I Spent Hours Combing Through Nordstrom—These 37 Summer Finds Stole My Heart

There are two things New Yorkers can expect to see year after year for the summer season: The first is an eye-watering electric bill thanks to increased use of air conditioning. The second is shorts and crop tops, which we often haven't worn for months.
Every summer, I go through piles of clothes that haven't seen daylight in half a year and question what I was thinking when buying them. My style changes with my mood, so naturally, now that warm weather has boosted my serotonin and put a pep in my step, I'm changing up my summer clothing catalogs to reflect this year's sartorial tastes. My first stop? Nordstrom. Long before I started working at Who What Wear, I'd browse the retailer every month to stock up on a few timeless basics, which I rotated in my closet. Now, as a shopping editor, Nordstrom has basically become an extension of my personality.
After a four-hour deep dive through the retailer's fun summer offerings, I'm divulging all the finds I can't stop thinking about. Below, find 37 of the best summer tops, swimsuits, accessories, shoes, and more available now at Nordstrom. No gatekeeping here!
This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.
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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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