Nordstrom
Mar 25, 2022

I Slept on This Nordstrom Brand for Far Too Long—Now, I Can't Stop Buying It

by Eliza Huber

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Having grown up shopping at Nordstrom for pretty much everything—from True Religion jeans in middle school to Free People Henleys in high school and more—I'm very familiar with most if not all of the retailer's brands, including its in-house lines. (Hello, I bought my sophomore homecoming dress from BP.) At least, I thought I was. In fact, I only came to realize recently just how wrong I had it.

You see, despite being a lifelong fan of Nordstrom, I've been sleeping on one of its best, most underappreciated in-house brands: Open Edit. But after thoroughly perusing all 500+ pieces from the Nordstrom Made brand—ranging from oversize button-downs and leather trousers to rib-knit sets and dresses, many of which are available in sizes XXS to 3X—I can say with 100% certainty that I'm fully awake to it now, so much so that I already put in my first order. A second is in the works.

To ensure that you don't make the same mistake that I did—that is, not taking advantage of an affordable and size-inclusive brand that's both trendy and timeless—I made up a beginner's guide to the label. Scroll on for Open Edit's best and brightest pieces.

Open Edit Relaxed Poplin Button-Up Shirt

Relaxed Poplin Button-Up Shirt

The '80s vibes are strong in the best way.

Open Edit Stretch Bootcut Pants

Stretch Bootcut Pants

These are the kind of pants you'll wear again and again (and again).

Open Edit Ribbed Sweater Tank Dress

Ribbed Sweater Tank Dress

This dress looks way more expensive than $59.

Open Edit Sheena Sandal

Every editor is snatching these up.

Open Edit Ruched Cutout Mock Neck Top

Ruched Cutout Mock Neck Top

I'm in love with this color. And just wait until you see the cutouts.

Open Edit Crop Blazer

A spiced-up version of your standard-issue blazer.

Open Edit Ruched Slipdress

Ruched Slipdress

Your LBD just got a pick-me-up.

Open Edit Jersey Tube Top

Jersey Tube Top

Fact: Tube tops are this summer's biggest hit.

Open Edit Quincy Sandal

Sometimes, your black and white sandals need a break.

Open Edit Button Front Ribbed Midi Dress

Button Front Ribbed Midi Dress

This color is too good to be true.

Open Edit Scoop Neck Crop Top

Scoop Neck Crop Top

Mark my words: This is the color of the summer.

Open Edit Cammie Slingback Pump

Cammie Slingback Pump

The fact that these are $50 is downright shocking to me.

Open Edit Ribbed Midi Tank Dress

Ribbed Midi Tank Dress

The two-strap detail is what got me.

Open Edit Long Sleeve Sweater Minidress

Long Sleeve Sweater Minidress

To be worn belted with a pair of knee-high boots, of course. See inspo here.

Open Edit Mix and Match Satin Sleep Shirt

Mix and Match Satin Sleep Shirt

You can bet big that I won't just be wearing this top to sleep.

Open Edit Satin Bomber Jacket

Satin Bomber Jacket

Bomber jackets are *the* outerwear trend of the year.

Open Edit Sparkle Cutout Sweater

Sparkle Cutout Sweater

This is peak cutout placement.

Shop the matching Sparkle Ribbed Sweater Skirt ($40).