Nordstrom Has All My Favorite Anti-Trend Runway Staples—7 to Buy Now

Unless you’re living under a rock, you know that we here at Who What Wear can’t resist a runway-inspired outfit. It’s practically in our nature to dish over the best styling moments, accessories, and stand-alone garments we salivate over as soon as runway images hit our work Slack channel. While there are several trends we’ve written about at length when it comes to fall/winter 2023 runway styles, there’s one key theme we can’t stop thinking about: wearability.
Whether it’s Miu Miu’s elevated hoodies or Gucci’s luxe-looking jeans-and-blazer ensemble, most runway looks for fall/winter 2023, frankly, are items that fit in your closet year-round. More than likely, you already have one or two lying around. While our latest obsession with the anti-trend movement feels like a natural extension of the quiet-luxury aesthetic that dominated this summer, the cost-per-wear value of almost all garments from the fall/winter 2023 shows feels like they’ll be well worth it. If you’re itching to add something to your closet without dropping a paycheck on a single hoodie, though, I’ve spent the last five hours combing through all of Nordstrom’s jaw-dropping new arrivals to find the best runway-inspired items to add to your wardrobe this fall.
Ahead, shop all the runway-approved anti-trend staples and basics that will make people do a double take when they hear they’re from Nordstrom. Miuccia Prada would be proud!
Oversize Blazers
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White Tanks
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Camel Coats
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Slouchy Sweaters
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Simple Denim
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Tights + Miniskirts
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Chic Athleisure
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Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.
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