A New Yorker Goes to Nordstrom With a Parisian—32 Staples They’d Both Buy


Many New Yorkers and Parisians are known for their fashion-forward sense of style. Words like effortless and cool come to mind when describing these sets. The types of pieces those in NYC and Paris wear certainly run the gamut, but the items tend to have modern design details and feel easy at their core. And yes, Nordstrom is one retailer that consistently stocks these covetable pieces.
Nordstrom stores don't technically exist in Paris as of now, but we bet that if a New Yorker walked into Nordstrom with a Parisian friend, they'd gravitate toward similar of-the-moment items. We're referring to versatile pieces that could become true wardrobe staples like elevated basics (similar to the styles both Parisians and New Yorkers are wearing above) and comfortable yet chic shoe silhouettes for life in the city.
Keep scrolling to check out an edit of the Nordstrom items that a New Yorker and Parisian would love.
Any fashion person (Parisians and New Yorkers included) would love this top.
As Parisians and New Yorkers often showcase, sometimes you just need a great tee and a pair of jeans.
Try this knit with a skirt, trousers, or jeans.
An oversize shirt is a true essential.
The drawstring detail is cool.
You could also drape this sweater over your shoulders for a modern look.
This article was originally published on Who What Wear.
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Bobby Schuessler is the shopping director at Who What Wear, where he oversees the shopping and market vertical. He's also an experienced style writer and produces a range of fashion and style content for Who What Wear. He covers everything from the latest trends to the best fashion finds at retailers like Nordstrom and Shopbop to the chicest outfit ideas to consider for the season. He's also covered similar topics at other media outlets, including Refinery29 and Men's Health. In addition, his work and writing has appeared on the e-commerce platforms for major retailers like Nordstrom and Gilt.
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