31 Affordable-But-Chic Nordstrom Buys That Will Overhaul Your Wardrobe
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Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, your clothes and accessories just aren't working for you? It could be that you weren't prepared for the new season or your style changed or the trends changed or all of the above or none of the above! Regardless of the reason, however, I think we can all agree that it's a feeling that makes one dread getting dressed in the morning. And with as much as we have going on in our days, nobody has time for that.
On that note, with the new season on the horizon, I recently did a bit of a closet cleanse and now feel like I have space in my wardrobe for some new pieces that will make my everyday outfits feel a little upgraded and a lot more current. From basics to trend pieces, I turned to our beloved Nordstrom to find 31 affordable items that fit the bill and go even beyond. In other words, wardrobe rut, begone! If you're ready to shop my edit of cheap-but-chic buys that will upgrade your wardrobe on a budget, just keep scrolling.
I've officially come around to the micro-shorts trend.
The thought of linen weather is getting me through winter right now.
It seems my belt obsession isn't winding down any time soon.
Wear it over your shoulders to give any outfit a special touch.
This article was originally published on Who What Wear .
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Nicole Eshaghpour is currently the Editor-at-Large for Who What Wear, where she has held a variety of roles spanning from Fashion Intern to Senior Market Editor over the last ten years. Originally from Los Angeles where she got her start at the company during college, she has been based in New York for the last six years and regularly takes to people watching in the city to inform her work. Specializing in shopping content, she is known for her roundups spanning anything from the best basics to luxury investments to of-the-moment brands or trends. Her recurring series include Who What Wear’s weekly “best new arrivals” roundup where she hones in on the best new finds from her and our readers’ favorite sites as well as a monthly column called Trust Me—Buy This, where she shares her top real-life finds from her own, ever-growing closet. Whether it’s curating seasonal sales or her quarterly piece on forty-nine seasonal picks under $49, she also has a passion for scouring the internet for the best adorable steals. Between her job, personal love of shopping, and constant requests from friends and relatives, her mind serves as a rolodex of what’s online and available in stores at all times and her memory in this arena is nearly unrivaled.
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