I'm a Sucker for a Cute Basic—These 24 Nordstrom Items Just Caught My Eye

I'm always on the hunt for chic basics given that those versatile items make up the bulk of my wardrobe. You too? Great—you may be intrigued by what's coming next. I recently spent an afternoon scrolling through the new arrivals at Nordstrom for some other story research, and I noticed a smattering of cute basics that I truly think you may enjoy.
With that in mind, keep scrolling to uncover 24 next-level Nordstrom items that caught my eye. If you're shopping at the moment, you may just find a new treasure (or two) with what's ahead.
Team these utility shorts with your favorite T-shirt and sandals.
The contrasting stitching takes these black trousers to the next level.
Next, check out more stylish buys from Nordstrom.

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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