I Work in Styling at Nordstrom—I Swear By These Expensive-Looking Sweaters
To the untrained eye, winter fashion looks much easier than it actually is. In a world of puffer jackets, fuzzy boots, and chunky scarves, the best advice the fashion crowd often whispers to friends and family isn't just about the buzziest winter trends that they need to follow. It's about how to layer winter clothing properly.
We've gone over layering 101 here at Who What Wear, from the base layers you need to buy to stay toasty to the best materials for insulating knitwear. Although layering can seem complicated (and expensive!), some of the chicest pieces ring in well under $150 while remaining true to your personal style.
"When you're adding sweaters to your wardrobes, we start with basics and think about the different ways that you can style them," Rachel Boedecker, a stylist at Nordstrom, told Who What Wear. "Once you've got basics covered, we look for something different and unique, like a cutout, unique neckline, and unexpected color or silhouette."
As for winter layering, investing in versatile pieces like neutral cardigans and wool sweaters is key, Boedecker said. "A neutral never fails. It's an easy way to elevate a look and can make your sweater look more expensive," she told us. Boedecker also suggests elevating your knitwear by styling it in unexpected ways, like wearing it over a dress or alongside a miniskirt. "I also love mixing textures by pairing a sweater with a faux-leather bottom," she adds.
Below, Boedecker rounded up all of the best expensive-looking layering basics available now at Nordstrom.
More Nordstrom Layering Basics
Next, I'm a Layering Expert—5 New Outfit Ideas I'm Trying This Winter
-
32 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Items That Would Convince Your Friends You Have a Trust Fund
Wealth whispers.
By Ana Escalante
-
These 30 Chic Pieces From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Make Any Outfit Instantly Look Expensive
Luxe vibes right this way.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
I'm a Shopping Editor, and I Love These Nordstrom Sale Items Because They're Just So Fashionable
Go on—create those chic outfits.
By Bobby Schuessler
-
If a Stylish Italian Woman Shopped the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, These 30 Chic Pieces Would Catch Her Eye
These are bound to sell out.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
31 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Items That Are So Supreme I'd Take the Tags Off Immediately
No second-guessing here.
By Allyson Payer
-
My Mom and I Both Like Classic Fashion, and We Love These 30 Items From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Timeless selects.
By Bobby Schuessler
-
I Tried On 30+ of Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale Items—These 17 Were the Winners
Haul incoming.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
I'm a Gen Z Editor—6 Summer Trends I'm Buying During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
As seen on TikTok.
By Ana Escalante