This story goes out to everyone on a budget this season (myself included). With crazy food prices, sky-high rents, and all the other madness out there, I have to admit I find some serious solace in hunting down cool yet affordable options. With spring on our doorstep, it's a great time for a closet refresh, even if it's just with a few standout pieces. Thankfully, it hasn't been hard to come across finds that fit the bill both in style and price range, especially at Nordstrom.
I went into this with the goal of keeping everything under $100 and was incredibly excited with what I found. The best part is all the pieces look much more expensive than they actually are. I rounded up a great budget-friendly selection of the latest trends and elevated basics, from great jeans to cool sneakers to effortless tops. Keep scrolling to peruse my finds—they will have you doing a double take at their price tags.
The longer the better.
The latest Adidas It sneakers.
Nothing like classic Levi's.
This one is guaranteed to sell out.
To wear forever.
Casual and cool.
I'm obsessed with these sneakers.
Endless styling possibilities.
These look designer.
I want this top in every color.
This whole outfit is a winner.
Into this layered look.
So fun!
Cuffed jeans are a personal favorite.
French-girl chic.
Can you tell I have spring on my mind?
Into this edgy slingback style.
I'd wear these with a button-down or oversize sweater.
You can never go wrong with a trench coat.
I'd also scoop this up in black and gray.
Hello, butter-yellow beauty.
A great way to wear this.
Effortless.
To wear with everything from jeans to dresses.
The cuffs caught my eye.
These dark-wash jeans are an instant yes.
Brown suede everything.
Another cool outerwear pick.
Mango sweaters are always chic.
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Here They Are: The 6 Biggest Boot Trends of Fall 2025Exotic finishes! Sock boots! Western motifs!
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My Mom Only Shops Affordable Fashion—I Sent Her These 27 Chic Rich-Looking Pieces for Fall 2025Everything is under $100.
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All of the Coolest People I Follow Just Bought Into This New Fall Denim ShapeNo, it's not barrel, wide leg, or bootcut.
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If Reading Brontë in Central Park Is Your Vibe, Then You're Going to Love These 28 Fall Sweaters From Gap, Old Navy, and Banana RepublicStriped sweaters and cashmere.
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After 2 Weeks in Italy, I'm Convinced I Need the Shoe Trend Every Chic Woman in Milan and Rome Was WearingForget ballet flats.
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This Classic Shoe Is Every Parisian's Secret to Making Jeans Look Elevated in FallAnd you probably already own it.
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Sorry, White Skirts—Zoë Kravitz Just Wore the 2025 Alt That's About to Be All Over NYC This FallThe perfect choice if ballet flats will be your go-to shoes for the season.
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I'm a Former Nordstrom Buyer—These Are the 8 Fall Trends I Care About, PeriodFrom an It jacket silhouette to a cool denim cut.
