In need of a 2026 closet upgrade? Then look no further. My sister’s resolution was to update her wardrobe, so being the generous sister I am, I offered to help. She is a chic 32-year-old who appreciates a faux-fur moment, a quality cashmere sweater, and affordable luxury. So to honor her elevated style, I turned to one of my most-shopped retailers: Nordstrom. I can always trust I’ll find a good deal or snag a Ref style all the It girls will be wearing in a few weeks. It’s my go-to. Not to mention Nordstrom’s in-house brands are next-level. Think fitted blazers that resemble a designer find or rich-looking moc-toe leather loafers. Come with me as I walk through the 11 chic Nordstrom buys I sent my sister that will make her closet feel more 2026.
Below, you’ll find an on-sale Coach Empire 34, flirty lace-trim silk trousers (these would have done numbers during summer 2025), a high-V-neck sweater from COS, an affordable faux-fur coat, and more. Ring in 2026 with a chic Nordstrom closet upgrade.
11 Chic Nordstrom Buys to Upgrade Your Closet in 2026
1. Fitted Blazer
Open Edit
The Icon Asymmetric Fitted Blazer
The only way to wear a blazer in 2026.
2. East-West Bag
COACH
Empire 34 Leather Carryall Bag
3. High-V-Neck Sweater
COS
Wool Blend V-Neck Sweater
COS knows how to design a sweater.
4. Lace-Trim Silk Trousers
Reformation
Carolina Silk Lace Hem Pant
These will be a popular buy come springtime.
6. Cashmere Sweater
Caslon
Cashmere V-Neck Sweater
My favorite way to style a cashmere sweater is with a boxy white tee and straight-leg jeans.
5. Pointed-Toe Knee-High Boots
Open Edit
Ariana Pointed Toe Knee High Boot
Hard to believe these are only $140.
7. Wool-Blend Coat
Nordstrom
One-Button Wool Blend Coat
Grab it while it’s still on sale.
8. Leather Gloves
Nordstrom
Cashmere Lined Leather Touchscreen Gloves
A nice pair of leather gloves looks so luxe.
9. Straight-Leg Jeans
Reformation
Jax High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
If my sister only buys one thing from this list, please let it be these Ref jeans.
10. Faux-Fur Coat
Topshop
Collarless Faux Fur Coat
Affordable faux fur is rare to find. This one is so chic.
11. Slim Loafer
Nordstrom
Benson Loafer
Our editors can’t stop talking about the Nordstrom Benson Loafers.
Shop More Chic Nordstrom Buys
rag & bone
Shea High Waist Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans
Leopard print is here to stay.
Nordstrom
Pima Cotton Blend Crewneck T-Shirt
Madewell
The Mylie Suede Shoulder Bag
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Sam Edelman
Alie Ballet Flat
These would look fabulous with a pair of slim-straight jeans.
Topshop
Faux Calf-Hair A-Line Skirt
The calf-hair trend is popping up everywhere lately. First shoes and now skirts.
ANINE BING
Bruno Jean
Reformation
Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan
A pop of red is needed every once and a while.
Steve Madden
Dantelle Knee High Boot
Levi’s
501 ’90s Straight Leg Jeans
I love my Levi’s.
Nordstrom
Stretch Cotton Trench Coat
A French-girl classic.
Lilysilk
Round Neck Drop-Shoulder Merino Wool Sweater
Topshop
Double Breasted Longline Coat
Cool. Cool. Cool.
adidas
Tokyo Low Top Sneaker
Life would be boring without my Adidas Tokyo Low Top Sneakers.
MANGO
Buckle Detail Leather Gloves
Nordstrom
Oversize Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater
Editor-loved.
Topshop
V-Neck Fitted Waist Cardigan
Yes, please.
DÔEN
Alamere Plaid Silk Minidress
Dôen at Nordstrom is a blessing.
Dolce Vita
Serina Sneaker
