I Religiously Read Reviews, and These 25 Cheap Nordstrom Finds Are Top-Rated

I try to be as strategic as possible when making a purchase to ensure something is truly worth the investment. As a result, I have a little pre–"add to cart" checklist before I make any sort of shopping decision. This includes deciphering an item's cost per wear and also reading customer reviews religiously to get that insider intel on a product. One store I tend to hit up on the regular for its massive offering of on-trend must-haves and engaging customer review section is Nordstrom.
In fact, after scrolling through a range of products recently while working on another story, I noticed that a lot of the coolest, affordable, and forward basic clothing items actually are also top-rated with at least 4 out of 5 stars. To show you what I mean, I rounded up the best jeans, coats, knits, and more all under $100. I also included one of the actual customer reviews for each to help better inform your next purchase.
Denim
"The Roadtripper is the most comfy jean I own. Hands down. I'm a size 28 in most jeans and this jean was TTS. It's a stretchy jean that allows comfort and keeps its shape all day. No saggy or baggy jeans after an eight-hour work shift. It's worth the price if you're looking for quality and comfort in a skinny jean."—SarahB07
"These jeans are amazing! The rips on the knees are super unique and the straight-leg fit is perfect. I have gotten so many compliments while wearing these. Keep in mind they are a 32 length so they do run long. You can roll the bottom to get more a cropped look. I also sized up one size because they do run a bit small but I also wanted a looser and baggier fit."—KatePP
Knits
Dresses
"I'm not one for writing reviews, but I couldn't help myself. This dress is so gorgeous. The tie-dye contrasts strongly against the black, which makes it stand out, and the mesh feels great, as does the full, detachable slip. It'll look great on its own, but I also plan to do it under blazers and motos or without the underpinning, but over jeans."—Bellamezzo
Shoes
Outerwear
Next, check out 46 cheap and chic items to buy if you want to look posh in 2020.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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