I Prefer Casual Clothing—These Nordstrom, H&M, and J.Crew Items Are Ideal

Do I have a section in my wardrobe dedicated to my formal attire for special occasions? Yes. That said, I prefer casual clothing when it can work to fit within my more relaxed style. If you, too, are into laid-back attire—even if that's just for your off-duty life—I pulled together an edit of easy pieces from three stores I like and think you'll enjoy as well. Yes, I'm referring to Nordstrom, H&M, and J.Crew.
Below, you'll uncover the best casual items on offer from this trio of retailers. As a preview, there's a smattering of denim silhouettes, cozy sweaters, elevated basics, and so much more.
Keep scrolling for A+ picks from Nordstrom, H&M, and J.Crew.
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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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