The Best Under-$100 Nordstrom Items That Look Expensive

Best Nordstrom fashion under $100 — (Image credit: Nordstrom)

My mom routinely asks me for lists of coveted items I spot while doing market research. This comes with the territory as a shopping director. While she doesn't always buy what I find, she enjoys seeing what's new and cool for the season. This time around, though, she did want to add a few fresh pieces to her wardrobe. Nordstrom is always the go-to, so I pulled standouts that I think would add a relevant, modern twist to her closet. I kept each item at $100 and under and focused on versatile silhouettes, rather than super-trendy buys, so she could mix and match them with her fall essentials.

Below you'll find the seven items I sent to my mom that I thought she'd like (she already bought the polo sweater). I also rounded up even more affordable yet high-end-feeling pieces from Nordstrom to inspire your outfits this season.

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Cotton Blend Track Jacket

My mom has been wanting a lightweight red jacket. Done.

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Short Sleeve Polo Sweater

Cute and versatile.

Cotton On

Women's Hale Hooded Spray Jacket

Wait, the tie detail!

Madewell

The Devon Pants

Easy yet sophisticated.

Arezzo

Shae Ballet Flats

Elevated flats.

Sanctuary

Argyle Pullover

Argyle is always chic.

COS

Brushed-Cotton Long-Sleeved T-Shirt

These sleeves!

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Softluxe Twist Reversible Sweater

Gorgeous with that twist detail.

adidas

Tokyo Low Top Sneakers

Double laces!

Favorite Daughter

Triangle Scarf

Perfect finishing touch.

H&M

Oversized Single-Breasted Jacket

The cropped shape is cool.

Faherty

Stripe Sunwashed Organic Cotton Top

Always love a striped tee.

KUT from the Kloth

Alexa Argyle Cardigan

Another argyle moment.

adidas Originals

Firebird Track Top

Vibe.

Wit & Wisdom

Cable Stitch Mock Neck Sweater

The cable-knit detail, though.

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Ember Faux Leather Short Boots

Sleek booties.

H&M

Oversized Funnel-Collar Jacket

The funnel collar is where it's at.

ASTR the Label

Dora Polo Sweater

You'll get a lot of wear out of this polo.

Coconuts by Matisse

Carlton Penny Loafers

Expensive-looking loafers.

WAYF

Vienna Lace Trim Satin Skirt

Style with a chunky knit.

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Cotton Canvas Barn Jacket

Fun barn jacket.

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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over 15 years of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over a decade at Who What Wear, currently leading the shopping 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, with brands including Gucci, Nordstrom, Sunglass Hut, Cartier, and Old Navy. He also appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises, and is the star of Who What Wear's scripted show, Retail Therapy.