These 34 Anti-Trend Nordstrom Items Will Be the Backbone of Your Spring Wardrobe
There's nothing worse than staring at your closet and being met with nothing but items that don't feel like they go together. When that happens, nine times out of 10, it's because you haven't yet built a foundation of reliable, versatile pieces that just work no matter what you pair them with. Think button-down shirts, tees, great jeans, and classic tailored separates—items that can be mixed and matched in dozens of ways with the same chic outcome.
Trust me. I've been there. It comes with being easily persuaded to buy trendy finds rather than prioritizing basics. Don't worry, though. If I could rehabilitate my wardrobe, so can you. To make the process a tad less daunting, I went ahead and did the work for you. Below, scroll through 34 anti-trend spring items from Nordstrom that'll make getting dressed in the morning easier than ever before. No more dreading your daily outfit selection. With the help of the pieces below, you'll be out the door in 10 minutes flat.
This super-lightweight cashmere V-neck is perfect for spring.
You just know that this dress feels even better than it looks online.
If you love the elegance of pointy pumps but hate the pain factor, try these flats.
If I'm going to wear denim shorts, they need a finished hem. No cutoffs for me.
Tie a sweater around your waist with this dress. It'll make it feel a tad more casual.
Good Levi's might be the most important wardrobe item there is.
If you already own a khaki trench or just aren't excited by the color, try this richer shade of brown.
Whenever you don't want to wear jeans, throw on this skirt instead.
I own a lot of black dresses, but I simply need this one too.
These statement-making earrings will take any simple outfit to the next level.
In the springtime, a shirt like this will get so much wear.
I'm convinced that everyone needs a long trench and a short one.
This minidress is so Carrie Bradshaw coded, and don't act like you don't know the exact look I'm referring to.
A gray tee is just as essential as a white or black one in my book.
I'm all here for pajama pants that are luxurious enough to wear for any occasion. Hell, you could style these for a formal event.
I'm so into this striped sleeveless cardigan for warmer months.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Eliza Huber is a New York City–based fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and celebrity style. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 after almost four years on the fashion editorial team at Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a marketing degree from the University of Iowa. She has since launched two monthly columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled the likes of Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top trends from fashion month, season after season. Eliza now lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, running in Central Park, and scouring eBay for '90s Prada and '80s Yves Saint Laurent.
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