With a Nordstrom gift card burning a hole in my pocket, I've been venturing deep into the retailer's drop-downs the past few days. It's such a great time to shop—the new-season novelty of fall fashion is at its peak, and the occasional cooler mornings have me ready to start thinking about things like light layers and suede and closed-toe shoes.
I'm happy to report back that Nordstrom is currently a treasure trove of rich-coded fall finds, from trending designer accessories to under-$100 items that only look expensive. I discovered refined skinny Toteme belts and elevated black Reformation dresses, polished Topshop trousers and chic Mango suede shoppers. So far, I've managed to cull my wish list down to these 38 elegant Nordstrom items guaranteed to elevate everyday outfits without breaking a sweat.
Last fall proved that column skirts were what our wardrobes needed all along.
The perfect example of taking a basic and making it elegant.
It's called the Iconic Belt for a reason.
This burgundy mock croc is beyond chic.
Especially when paired with a contrast longline blazer.
Camel knitwear is so rich coded.
Fashion editors love this Copenhagen brand.
If you're in the mood to invest.
Elegant yet beyond comfortable.
Here come two pairs of kitten-heeled slingbacks because they're just that elegant. First in a more subtle mock croc…
And then in this very on-trend burgundy.
This satin shirt tucked into belted faded jeans is very '90s elegance.
This belt would be perfect.
If you thought a pair of cargo pants couldn't be elegant, you thought wrong.
You're going to see a lot of great cropped jackets this season.
I'd believe you if you told me these were Jil Sander.
Here to normalize pairing chunky sweaters with long tailored shorts as we head into fall.
I recommend buying this vegan-leather trench before you realize you need it.
Always elegant.
A single statement signet ring is so bougie, but I love it.
Can't go wrong pairing this cardigan…
...With this skirt.
This suede tote is here to make your commute a little more elegant.
So easy and chic.
Mesh flats just keep on keeping on.
So luxe.
I can't stop thinking about this immaculate draping.
It's also worth noting that Longchamp's Le Pliage tote comes in burgundy.
The edgier kind of elegance you can still wear to the office.
Very low-key, very "wear on repeat."
It's the brown patent leather that really does it.
For when you feel like being elegant from the comfort of your sofa as you binge the first five episodes of Emily in Paris.
A great color for fall.
The absolute best take on Mary Janes I've seen in a minute.
Fall wedding guests, this one's for you.
This is a great Mango find.
A mock-neck bodysuit is a regular bodysuit's more elegant older sister.
This is so chic—I cannot.
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