I Was a VIP Nordstrom Stylist—I'm Done With These 5 Items and Now Wear These 5 Pieces to Look Fashionable

Sorry to this denim trend.

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Sandy Koszarek has a broad range of fashion expertise. After all, she spent years working in the industry, styling VIP customers at Nordstrom. She now focuses on content creation. (Don't forget to check out Stylish Sandy.) She recently shared the 2026 trends she's most excited to wear this year. However, there are also items she won't be reaching for as often to create her modern and fashionable looks.

Below, you'll find the five items Koszarek is currently done with, including the jeans she's over, as well as what she's opting for instead. Of course, you should always wear whatever you love and what makes you feel comfortable. Keep scrolling for the intel along with visual and shopping inspiration.

The Items a Former VIP Nordstrom Stylist Is and Isn't Wearing

Not Wearing: Chunky Sneakers/Wearing: Slim Sneakers

A former Nordstrom stylist wearing a sweater, barrel jeans, and slim sneakers.

(Image credit: Stylish Sandy)

"Lately, I've been wearing slim sneakers with jeans and trousers. They feel modern, casual, and cool." — Koszarek

Not Wearing: Shackets/Wearing: Funnel-Neck Jackets

A former Nordstrom stylist wearing a funnel-neck jacket and matching track pants.

(Image credit: Stylish Sandy)

"Lately, I've been loving funnel-neck jackets. It's a trending style that feels fresh, modern, and polished." — Koszarek

Not Wearing: Black Jeans/Wearing: Indigo Jeans

A former Nordstrom stylist wearing indigo jeans and a funnel-neck jacket.

(Image credit: Stylish Sandy)

"I'm choosing dark-indigo jeans more often than black. The color feels current, chic, and elevated." — Koszarek

Not Wearing: Flannel Shirts/Wearing: Cropped Denim Button-Down Shirts

A former Nordstrom stylist wearing a cropped denim shirt over a white tee and matching jeans.

(Image credit: Stylish Sandy)

"I love the versatility of a cropped button-down. You can wear it as a top or as a light layer with high-waisted denim, skirts, or dresses. It feels easy and pulled-together." — Koszarek

Not Wearing: White Skinny Jeans/Wearing: Straight or Wide-Leg Ecru Jeans

A former Nordstrom stylist wearing white jeans with a light brown sweater, a long dark brown coat, and dark brown loafers.

(Image credit: Stylish Sandy)

"I'm not wearing white skinny jeans, but [I am] opting for ecru jeans. The soft, neutral color feels chic and is easy to wear year-round." — Koszarek

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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.