At the close of each summer (and winter), I always get a very strong urge to shop for fresh pieces for the coming season, and this year is no different. This summer has been exceptionally hot where I live (the southeast), and as someone who doesn't love summer to begin with, I'm over it. Give me changing leaves and anything below 70 degrees. Please.
For context, I'm 5'4" (average height in the U.S., in case you weren't aware) and am in my late 30s. Obviously, one of the best places to shop for new fall wardrobe builders is Nordstrom, with the most well-rounded selection on the internet. So I'm sharing what's currently in my cart in case you're seeking a little fall shopping inspiration during these final dog days of summer.
Scroll to shop my treasure-filled Nordstrom cart along with me before everyone else realizes fall is coming and the best pieces fly out of stock.
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Treasure & Bond
Double Breasted Blazer
I love wearing a blazer as a jacket in the fall.
Sam Edelman
Colin Penny Loafers
I've put these in at least three stories over the past week.
Halogen
Check Bustier Vest
The fall version of everyone's favorite summer shirt trend.
Sandro
Titanic Sleeveless Ruched Satin Dress
This gorgeous satin dress is going to get all the compliments.
Free People
Madison City Denim Jacket
I'm already dreaming up cool ways to style this oversize denim jacket.
Agolde
Cooper Relaxed Cargo Organic Cotton Jeans
As someone that's on the shorter side, the 28.5" inseam is perfect.
COS
Crop Twill Jacket
If you're like me and are always looking for the best light jacket, you're in luck.
Prada
Fold Pointed Toe Slingback Pumps
I dream about these beautiful kitten heels day and night.
Open Edit
Utility Shirt Jacket
My coworker Nicole first spotted this and I always trust her taste.
Madewell
Denim Maxi Skirt
This is one of the coolest denim maxi skirts on the market right now.
Birkenstock
Boston Genuine Shearling Lined Clogs
Look who's back after being sold out everywhere.
Open Edit
Long Sleeve Boxy Organic Cotton T-Shirt
My obsession with boxy tees is a constant in my life.
Open Edit
Knit Midi Skirt
Given my height this skirt would hit mid-chin on me, which is my favorite length.
Topshop
Boxy Bouclé Sweater
She looks really cozy.
Favorite Daughter
The Kelly Blazer
This layered situation is very chic.
Treasure & Bond
Relaxed Fit V-Neck Vest
I hope the vest trend never ends.
Splendid
Long Sleeve T-Shirt
It's never the wrong time to stock up on basics.
Tory Burch
Bow Logo Cap Toe Ballet Flats
The list of Tory Burch shoes I want just keeps getting longer.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.