I'm a Former Nordstrom Buyer—These Winter Items Will Make Any Outfit Look *Richer*

Susie Wright is a true style expert. She spent years working as a Nordstrom buyer and now offers her shopping insights and styling ideas to her followers and readers. (Don't forget to check out her site, So Susie.) Wright is known for her elegant and effortless looks and gravitates toward a few specific pieces because they're inherently chic and could make any outfit look "richer." They're pieces that are elevated and sophisticated. But here's the thing: Expensive-looking pieces don't have to be expensive. All the items Wright is into can be secured for under $150.
Below, you'll find the elevated picks Wright swears by and see how to shop each for under $150 to give off that regal vibe. While some pieces styled with the ensembles below are high-end, these looks can also be achieved with more affordable pieces. Keep scrolling to shop for expensive-looking coats, sweaters, and more.
1. Anything Camel
"Camel is a classic color that is always in style and always looks chic. This season, consider blazers, coats, sweaters, and accessories. Earthy and warm, the color camel makes any outfit look more luxurious." — Susie Wright
2. Longline Coats
"Look for a wool coat that has a blind seam, also known as double-face wool. It's a detail that makes the coat look way more expensive than it is! You can find a great wool coat at any price point, and you'll wear it for many winter seasons to come. This is one of my highest recommendations for a coat that elevates your outfit." — Wright
3. Dark Denim
"Dark denim always reads sophisticated, and it happens to be trending this season. I recommend longer lengths in either wider-leg styles or flares. You'll wear them with everything (sweaters, blouses, blazers, and more), and you'll look a little extra polished." — Wright
4. Blazers
"Blazers do not need to be expensive! Find a classic style you love that fits well. It's the one piece that will pull all your outfits together. Pair with shorter skirts and denim and over dresses as well. This piece is here to stay!" — Wright
5. Monochromatic Colors
"Whether you choose all black or navy, or even a lighter shade like what I'm wearing, going monochromatic head to toe is always chic! And the pieces don't need to be expensive to pull off an elegant outfit." — Wright
6. Faux Leather
"Faux-leather pieces are everywhere right now with good reason. It's super soft and can easily pass as the real thing! Try a cool wide-leg pant in faux leather or a jacket of any kind. It gives off a rich look without the price tag." — Wright
7. Trench Coats
"Trench coats are just a cool-girl classic that always look elevated and stylish. They don't need to be expensive as long as they have the features you're looking for. I'm wearing an Orolay that's super comfortable, and it's under $100!" — Wright
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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.
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