The Absolute Best Basics to Buy at Nordstrom, According to Our Editors

If you haven’t noticed, we love to wax lyrical about basics here on Who What Wear, from celebrity-loved staples to the boring basics French girls always have handy. It’s easy to see why we talk our heads off on the subject—after all, they’re by far the hardest-working items in our closet, they’re the building blocks of our wardrobes, and sartorially speaking, we’d be absolutely lost without them.
It’s not surprising that Nordstrom seems to be our go-to retailer we turn to time and time again to purchase our trusty staples. Curious to find out the absolute best basics to buy at Nordstrom, I tapped into my fellow editors to see exactly what they love to purchase from the multi-brand retailer. From bras to leggings, scroll below as we share the versatile items we can’t live without.
"I reviewed this bra in a story on the best-selling bras on Who What Wear, and I stand by my almost-fervent love for this bra. If you’re looking for something that’s completely seamless under a white tee, this is your ticket.”
Up next, 10 boring basics French girls always have handy.

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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