My Stylish 56-Year-Old Mom Is a Picky Shopper—31 Chic Under-$100 Nordstrom Finds She Approves Of
If you're a frequent Who What Wear reader, then you'll know our shopping team lives for a stellar under-$100 Nordstrom find. This week, I decided to round up the chicest affordable Nordstrom finds. With over 114500 items, I thought it best to enlist some help: my 56-year-old stylish mother. Together, we blew through the Nordstrom under-$100 selection to find you the top 31 items, both mom- and shopping-editor approved.
Below, shop 2026 trends like collarless blazers, Fair Isle knits, suede car coats, cuffed wide-leg jeans, polo sweaters, slim profile sneakers (ahem, Adidas Tokyo Shoes), and more. You'll find elevated basics from editor-favorite brands like Levi's, Reformation, Mango, and Open Edit. Scroll on to see the 31 chic under-$100 Nordstrom finds to add to your winter wardrobe.
Shop Chic Under-$100 Nordstrom Finds for Winter 2026
I think my mom would look so sleek in this.
This collarless jacket is the secret to looking rich this winter.
My mother loved cuffed jeans. She says it always looks put-together.
Nordys has an amazing loafer selection.
My mom and I both love the buttons on this fitted cardigan.
Fair Isle knits are winter 2025 sweater trend I can get behind. So chic.
Wear with the blazer above.
We both agree that this will turn heads.
My mom loved my Adidas Tokyo shoes so much that she's considering getting a pair for herself.
This is incredibly elegant.
These were made to be worn with the dress above.
A chic basic.
The Adidas Countrys are quietly becoming the next It sneakers.
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Leather gloves are an instant sign that you speak fashion.
It's giving Rachel from Friends. Very '90s.
Elegant.
Preppy chic.
Lace-trim slips will never go out of style.
The perfect faux-fur scarf for chilly weather ahead.
Pretty.
A boatneck is a mom-approved silhouette. "Very chic," she says.
I love my Levi's.
Cool. Cool. Cool.
Hard to believe this is only $60.
This tote can take you from work to drinks in no time.
I give it an 11/10.
I'm calling it now: Calf hair will be everywhere come 2026.
A winter 2026 essential.
Free People jeans are amazing.
Cozy.
