Yep, I Found the 5 Best Nordstrom Shopping Finds for Summer
With everything from miniskirts and swimsuits to sandals and sunglasses on my radar right now, summer shopping is clearly top of mind. I have a few vacations to plan for, including trips to Nantucket and Cabo, and I'm looking to build out my collection of swimsuits, cover-ups, and all things primed for a beach holiday. I am also spending my first summer in New York City after moving here last year, so I have some gaps in my wardrobe to fill.
If you are similarly on the hunt for summer shopping finds, I've rounded up my top picks. Each find is from Nordstrom to make it a one-stop, one-cart shopping trip for your order. Though there are thousands and thousands of items on Nordstrom.com, I narrowed it down to my top five recommendations. If you are ready for more shopping after that, there are plenty more options to add to your cart.
Shop my top 5 must-buy finds:
My top pick for summer is this two-tone one-piece swimsuit from Solid & Striped. After researching the major swim trends for summer 2024, contrasting trimming stood out as one of the biggest of the season. The black-and-white colorway has proven to be especially popular as we continue to see the impact of Chanel's resurrected archival swimwear designs on its S/S 22 runway designed with two-tone contrast trim. If you buy one swimsuit this summer, make it this.
As we continue to see the rise of sophisticated, elegant fashion, new silhouettes are on the rise. Specifically, we are seeing a huge surge in midi dresses with scooped necklines, fitted bodies, and A-line skirts. Reformation just dropped a dress that checks all of these boxes in a white colorway that is versatile enough to wear everywhere from a date night to an event to a summer vacation.
Ballerina flats took over in 2023, and we saw them reimagined in updated styles such as Mary Janes, mesh iterations, and versions covered in rhinestones. Styles such as the Alaïa mesh flats proved to be so popular that they were nearly impossible to buy. The flat shoe style is evolving yet again, and in 2024, pointed leather flats are rising to the top of the must-buy list.
A great linen shirt is a smart buy for summer, in part because of just how transitional it is. In the city, it easily pairs with linen pants, jeans, and tailored shorts finished with a leather belt and slingback flats. On vacation, too, it's a workhorse piece to use as a cover-up to layer over a swimsuit or pair with a colorful sarong or Missoni skirt. This version from Mango has classic lines and is a wallet-friendly buy at $60.
Ever since Lié Studio launched its jewelry a few years ago, I became a fast fan and practically never leave the house without one of the brand's pieces on. My top buy for summer? The Louise Drop Earrings. I already own them and have been wearing them on repeat, and I can confirm they are the perfect earrings to add to looks for everything from date nights to summer weddings.
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When it comes to investment pieces, the Celine Triomphe Sunglasses are a smart buy. They were introduced several years ago but continue to be an in-demand piece among the fashion set. The time-tested sunglasses have entered the sphere of modern classics to wear this summer and beyond.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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