Here You Go: The Best Summer 2026 Basics at Nordstrom (Style Them With Everything)
From cool pants to chic tops.
As fashion people, we can all agree: basics are the unsung heroes of any wardrobe. I personally couldn't imagine my closet without a selection of these versatile standouts. In fact, I primarily wear elevated basics daily (re: a simple top and pants) and then play it up with more statement accessories. Furthermore, Nordstrom is a go-to retailer to uncover some of the best basics, so I scrolled through the new arrivals to curate an edit of the best summer 2026 basics to consider.
Below you'll see my shopping director-approved edit, featuring items that can easily mix and match with pieces already in your wardrobe. You'll note cool pants that you can style with all of your favorite tops, blouses to dress up or down, elevated shorts, and so much more.

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.