I'll Clue You In: Fashion Editors Wear These Nordstrom Brands to Get That Expensive Look


As a shopping editor, I can't help but get so excited when I stumble upon some seriously stylish yet affordable brands. Nordstrom has a slew of in-house brands that churn out beautiful fashion finds that the chicest editors swear by. I decided to highlight some top-tier finds from a few of those cool brands today. I've handpicked the best of the best current pieces available from the in-house brands: Nordstrom, Open Edit, and Caslon for your shopping pleasure.
If you're dying to get that expensive look for less, I guarantee you won't be disappointed with the stunning selections ahead. From flowy linen pants that exude style, versatility, and ease to the prettiest dresses, there are so many beautiful, elevated-looking pieces from in-house Nordstrom brands worth snagging ASAP. Keep scrolling to discover these finds and add some expensive-looking styles to your closet today.
Nordstrom
Open Edit
Caslon
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At Who What Wear, fashion is our specialty. Our editors have years of industry experience, from reporting on seasonal fashion trends seen at international fashion weeks to working with some of the most recognizable names in fashion. Every item we recommend is carefully selected based on current trends, quality, and real-world wearability.
We regularly try pieces ourselves, including everything from best-selling jeans to designer shoes, speak to external experts and fashion insiders, and stay closely connected to what our readers are searching for. Our advice is grounded in expertise and has to pass our exceptional taste levels, so you can feel confident in every recommendation.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.
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