Don't Wear These 8 Nordstrom Spring 2026 Trends Unless You Want to Look Rich

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Spring is in the air, and that means my closet lineup is due for a refresh. Out with the old, and in with the new. Move over, puffers—it's officially time for lighter layers, slimmer sneakers, and lacy satin. If only it were that easy. I'm faced with a dilemma: My taste is expensive, but my budget is not. The fix: eight rich-looking trends I spotted in Nordstrom's new arrivals.

While scrolling through the new arrivals, as I do every morning (just one of the perks of being a shopping editor), I can always rely on Nordstrom to satisfy that designer itch for less. Think under-$100 lace-trim shorts, luxe-looking satin trousers, gaze-shielding aviators, handwoven leather handbags, and affordable spring 2026 basics. Plus, chic, lightweight funnel-neck jackets that would make an ideal addition to any spring 2026 outfit.

Backed by the fashion crowd, I've included street style shots showing how to style these pieces. Scroll on to browse the eight rich-looking Nordstrom trends I'm shopping to look wealthy in spring 2026. PS, I've included many chic, under-$100 Nordstrom finds.

8 Rich-Looking Nordstrom Trends for Spring 2026

Lace Detailing

WWW editor Anna LaPlaca wearing a white button down, lace scarf, black trousers, sandals, and sunglasses.

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Spotted on Who What Wear senior fashion editor Anna LaPlaca, the lace trend adds an elegant, textural element to spring 2026 outfits. Tie a scarf around the waist or layer with a lace-trim slip. This is a perfect example of how a trend can be modeled to fit your personal style.

Oversize Aviators

Woman in an asymmetrical button-down, belted skirt, and oversize aviator sunglasses.

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At Paris Fashion Week, Grece Ghanem sported a pair of oversize aviator sunglasses. The tortoiseshell frames strike a balance between retro and modern, resulting in a pair of eye-catching, dramatic sunglasses. Shop the oversize look below.

Low-Profile Sneakers

Woman in a striped skirt, white crewneck, and low profile sneakers.

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Low-profile sneakers are a casual yet wealth-signaling style adopted by the fashion set. To get the look, I highly suggest picking up a pair of Adidas Tokyo MJ Shoes. Style them with a midi skirt or slim-straight jeans for a cute sneaker-and-jeans 'fit.

Collared Sweaters

Woman in a collared sweater, belted midi skirt, open-toed heels, and sunglasses.

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By no means is it bikini weather here in NYC, but as the temperature rises and the snow melts, the layers are getting lighter and fewer. Swap your cashmere crewneck and chunky cable-knit for a sleeker version: the collared sweater. It's perfect to throw over the shoulder, tie around the waist, or style over a button-down for a double-collar look.

Satin Trousers

Woman in a pale violet satin set and a Nina Ricci Le Bal shoulder bag.

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Last year, breezy linen pants dominated spring and summer. I'm calling it now: Relaxed satin trousers will be spring 2026's pick.

Funnel-Neck Jackets

Woman wearing a pencil skirt, funnel-neck jacket, top handle bag, and heels.

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There is just something undeniably cool about a funnel-neck jacket that whispers wealth. It is understated yet demanding, powerful yet never loud. Most of all, it's functional and fashionable.

White Denim

Woman in white jeans, a brown blazer loafers, and a leather tote.

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The best white-denim outfits of spring 2026 feature basics: a pair of loafers, a leather tote, a black belt, a structured blazer… The list goes on.

Woven Accessories

Woman wearing a collared sweater and a woven bag.

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From the Madewell Signature Woven Tote to the Nordstrom Woven Mary Jane Flats, woven handbags, shoes, and hats are shaping up to be the most sought-after accessories of spring 2026. Keep scrolling to shop the rich-looking woven-accessories trend.

Josephine Hadjiloucas
Josephine Hadjiloucas
Assistant Shopping Editor

Josephine Hadjiloucas is a New York–based writer. She first interned at Who What Wear UK in 2024 and later joined Who What Wear U.S. as an assistant shopping editor after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2025. When she isn’t covering the latest Gen Z trends or updating her under-$100 Nordstrom wish list, you can find her browsing the racks of NYC’s best vintage stores or rewatching Moonstruck for the 50th time. “Snap out of it!”