I'm a Fashion Editor—Here Are 10 Chic and Affordable Brands I Always Shop at Nordstrom
More than ever, I have found myself shopping at Nordstrom before I hit up any of my other favorite retailers. I attribute this to the increasingly great selection of budget-friendly yet chic pieces offered on the site. While I will always love and aspire to wear the designer pieces on Nordys, over time, I have amassed a list of chic and affordable brands that I am inclined to shop first.
Within this list are brands like Madewell and Topshop which are a given, but there are a variety of lesser-known brands worth looking at when on Nordstrom, including Open Edit and Treasure & Bond. If you are interested in putting together an expensive-looking wardrobe full of elevated basics that are closer to the $100 range, I highly recommend you scroll on to check out my list of 10 chic and affordable brands at Nordstrom right now that are guaranteed to give you those exact results. You're welcome.
Treasure & Bond
I always look up Treasure & Bond when I'm looking for elevated basics that look effortless, particularly tops and sweaters.
Open Edit
A favorite among Who What Wear fashion editors, Nordstrom's in-house brand Open Edit offers trendy basics that, for the most part, come in at under $100.
Topshop
When it comes to of-the-moment pieces at a budget-friendly price, Topshop is your best bet. I am a fan of everything from the tops to trousers to dresses.
Madewell
Madewell is well-known for casual-cool staples like button-down shirts and jeans. Make sure not to overlook their tops, dresses, and shoes as well.
Mango
Finding affordable fashion that looks expensive isn't always easy but for this, I always turn to Mango. The minimalist pieces look rich without the price tag.
& Other Stories
& Other Stories is another elevated brand to check out at Nordstrom. Every piece is effortless and chic so it's no surprise that it is a favorite among fashion editors.
Endless Rose
Endless Rose is perfect for when you're looking for affordable pieces that feel polished and put-together.
River Island
River Island offers trendy statement pieces that will keep you looking current and giving you a rich-girl vibe.
English Factory
If an expensive-looking wardrobe is your goal, English Factory pieces at Nordstrom is a must. The jackets, sweaters, and tops are top-notch.
You know I love a chic contrast-stitch.
Vero Moda
Vero Moda has a lovely selection that's trendy yet versatile and is typically under $100. Get ready for all the compliments when wearing one of the brand's pieces.
Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently the shopping updates editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.
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