I Have $200 and a Goal of Looking Rich—34 Nordstrom Finds That Fit All My Needs
I know I can't be the only person here who wants their outfits to look "expensive." We've been taught it basically all our lives, but instead of that word, people said "nice" or "sophisticated." To me, all of the above mean the same thing, except mine implies an extra oomph—or perhaps an extra dollar sign. Of course, the trick is to reach this goal without having to actually spend a lot of money. A $2000 bag will make you look rich. That's a given. If you can find a $50 one that gives the same impression, that's when you've really won.
After 28 years, I've learned a thing or two about gaming the system to get the vibe I want for a price I can afford, which is what brought me to spend the last four hours scrolling through Nordstrom's latest arrivals in search of pieces that would appear to set me back thousands but all cost under $200. Scroll down to shop the 34 pieces I unearthed along the way.
This silky cardigan is great all buttoned up, but after office hours, debut your inner office siren by unbuttoning a few.
I'm ready to buy these in every single color Reformation offers. That's how good they are.
Dark gray is one of those colors that will always give off signals of wealth.
I've been adding fishnets to all of my outfits lately, and they just add a little touch of chicness.
I always keep these in my handbag that has silver hardware so I can match.
Don't buy an itchy scarf that'll knot your hair and not keep you warm when you can get one that's cashmere and will last you a lifetime. Yes, it's slightly over budget, but those extra $10 are so worth it.
I want to spend the entirety of the winter season in this cable-knit cardigan.
Dark-wash jeans always look pricier than light-wash ones in my opinion.
These Jenny Bird letter necklaces are fantastic. Even your fanciest, pickiest friend will be impressed.
This on-sale cashmere sweater is simply perfect, wouldn't you say?
For layering purposes, you can't beat this Commando bodysuit. At the same time, though, it gives strong Alaïa vibes on its own.
Ever since Saint Laurent debuted gorgeous silky tanks at its F/W 23 show, I've been searching for the perfect one. Oop—my search is over.
These leather kitten heels are super elegant and comfortable.
This is the kind of dress that you can wear anywhere, anytime, and for any occasion.
Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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