Not Kitten Heels, Not Skirts—These Are the 3 Items Fashion People Look for at Nordstrom

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If you're a frequent Who What Wear reader, then you're probably aware of my love for Nordstrom. It is no secret. Simply put, Nordstrom is my go-to for everything. That holds a lot of weight for someone who shops for a living. Of everything in my closet with a Nordstrom origin, the three items I shop for most are basic tops, jeans, and flats. As luck would have it, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 is set to start on July 18, and unsurprisingly, I've already browsed the sale preview and know exactly what I'll be adding to my cart.

Coming up are the best basic tops, jeans, and flats from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Once again, thanks to the preview, we already know coveted brands are included in the deals: Reformation, Levi's, Madewell, Frame, and Margaux, to name a few. Scroll on to shop classic crewneck tees, Parisian-chic slim-straight jeans, and woven flats.

Shop Editor-Approved Basic Tops, Jeans, and Flats From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026

Basic Tops

Don't sleep on Nordstrom basics. Its in-house brands are consistently serving up cotton, cashmere, and satin staples, like Nordstrom's Pima Cotton Blend Crewneck T-Shirt, its Crewneck Cashmere Sweater, and Open Edit's Lace Trim Satin Camisole. All are editor approved, waiting to be added to your cart. The best part? They'll all be on sale starting July 18. Shop more Nordstrom basic tops below.

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Jeans

My denim collection is extensive. With over 13 pairs of jeans, I've affectionately dubbed myself a denim devotee, which is why I'm excited about the upcoming Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. The denim selection is a dream. The preview shows editor-loved brands like Levi's, Rag & Bone, and Madewell will be included, and the styles will range from baggy wide-leg jeans to slim-straight silhouettes. Ahead, shop the 11 styles I've got my eye on.

Flats

I hate to break flats in, but I love to style them with a knee-length skirt. From designer-looking ruched loafers to statement suede ballet flats, Nordstrom's flats selection is always on my list to browse. Any of the styles below will find their way into your shoe rotation—just like that.

Josephine Hadjiloucas
Josephine Hadjiloucas
Assistant Shopping Editor

Josephine Hadjiloucas is a New York–based writer. She first interned at Who What Wear UK in 2024 and later joined Who What Wear U.S. as an assistant shopping editor after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2025. When she isn’t covering the latest Gen Z trends or updating her under-$100 Nordstrom wish list, you can find her browsing the racks of NYC’s best vintage stores or rewatching Moonstruck for the 50th time. “Snap out of it!”