29 Nordstrom Items I Chose Over My 401(K)—Sorry, Dad
If my mom would've let him, my dad probably would've pushed for my first words to be 401(k). That's how insistent he is about me allocating a percentage of every paycheck toward retirement. I do—I swear. Sometimes, when my expenses suddenly go up and I'm in need of extra spending money, I have no choice but to reduce said percentage to a less-than-favorable allotment, at least by my dad's standards. When this is the case, the blame usually lies on Nordstrom. Be it an unexpected round of discounts or a fresh restock of a previously missed It item, I'm admittedly weak to the retailer's powers of persuasion. It's unfortunate, I know, but it's true.
After scrolling and scrolling through Nordstrom's new items for spring, it quickly became clear to me that February will be yet another month when the share of my paycheck that usually goes toward my 401(k) takes a dip. What can I say? When the canvas-and-leather version of Ferragamo's Hug bag, a rainbow array of satin Prada mules, and a bevy of wardrobe-building elevated basics all arrive on the site at the same time, there isn't really another solution. I'm sure my dad could come up with one. In fact, I know he would. That's why I'm not going to say anything, and you better not either.
Scroll down to shop the 29 Nordstrom items I happily, albeit secretly, chose over my 401(k) this month. Sorry, dad.
I have already sent the link to this bag to at least six people just in case they're feeling generous.
If your spring wardrobe doesn't include one of these, it's simply not complete yet.
This $70 LBD is perfect for a spring night out. Just dress it up with accessories.
Adding a pop of red always does the trick when your outfit's erring on the boring side.
I'm on a hunt for the perfect high-V tee.
Whenever you don't know what to wear, throw these on, and your problems will disappear.
This bodysuit can easily go from day to night with a few quick moves.
This skirt has been in my cart for weeks now, but I think it's finally time to press purchase.
There's a reason why these Ayla jeans are all over my Instagram feed.
I know they don't look it, but everyone I know who owns these says they are shockingly comfy.
How is it possible for a bag that costs $129 to look as expensive as ones that are 10 times more expensive?
This multiway runway dress lives rent-free in my brain.
For tossing on top of jeans and a T-shirt on an early-spring day.
This one's giving strong "Carrie Bradshaw in the summer" vibes. You know the outfit.
For daytime, nighttime, and every time in between.
Celebs can't stop coming back to these Mason pants from Reformation.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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