I Was a VIP Nordstrom Stylist—These 6 Items Will Be Staples in My Closet This Summer

Sandy Koszarek's picks ahead.

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Summer trends and outfit ideas from a former Nordstrom stylist
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With summer approaching (can't believe it!), Sandy Koszarek is busy prepping her warm-weather wardrobe. As a former VIP Nordstrom stylist and the creator of Stylish Sandy, Koszarek is known for her fashionable closet and consistently curates a modern aesthetic for her followers. Below she's sharing the six pieces she's investing in first.

Koszarek mentioned these items will become staples in her closet because they can easily be mixed and matched with her existing essentials. As a preview, there's everything form the trending sandal silhouette she loves to the pretty skirt she'll wear with her go-to basics. Keep scrolling for visual and shopping inspiration.

The Summer Trends a Former Nordstrom Stylist Will Wear

Linen Pieces

Summer trends and outfit ideas from a former Nordstrom stylist

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"Warm weather calls for linen, and I love wearing linen pants and dresses in the summer—they keep you cool and looking chic."

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Sundresses

Summer trends and outfit ideas from a former Nordstrom stylist

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"I can’t wait to wear sundresses—they’re chic, easy, and perfect for warm summer days. You can dress them up or down, and they always look polished."

Neutral Sandals

Summer trends and outfit ideas from a former Nordstrom stylist

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"I’m looking forward to wearing sandals—and I love a neutral pair that goes with everything."

Bermuda and Longer Shorts

Summer trends and outfit ideas from a former Nordstrom stylist

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"I’m leaning into longer shorts this season—Bermuda shorts with a blazer and sandals just feel so chic."

Colorful Shirts

Summer trends and outfit ideas from a former Nordstrom stylist

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"I usually reach for neutrals, but this summer I’m excited to add in some brighter colors."

Skirts

Summer trends and outfit ideas from a former Nordstrom stylist

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"I’m looking forward to wearing skirts—they’re versatile, easy to dress up or down, and are so chic."

Raffia Accessories

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"I always love summer accessories—raffia bags, big totes, and chic hats just complete every outfit."

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Bobby Schuessler
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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.