There’s two things that prove to be true to New Yorkers as summer approaches. The first is an eye-watering electric bill thanks to soaring A.C. usage and the amount of shorts and crop tops we pull out from storage. More than likely, they’re things we haven’t worn for months— myself included.
Every May, I go through piles of clothes that haven’t seen daylight in half a year and question what I was even thinking buying them. My style changes with my mood, so naturally, now that my serotonin is boosting and a pep is in my step with the newfound warm weather, I’m changing up my summer clothing catalogs to reflect this year’s sartorial obsessions. My first stop? Nordstrom. Long before working at Who What Wear, I browsed the retailer every month to stock up on a few timeless basics I rotated in my closet. Now, as a shopping editor, Nordstrom has basically become an extension of my personality.
After doing a 4-hour deep dive of all of the retailer’s fun, summer offerings ahead of Memorial Day, I’m divulging all the finds I can’t stop thinking about. Below, find 38 of the best summer tops, swimsuits, accessories, shoes and more available RN Nordstrom. No gate-keeping here!
More than just your average summer top.
Obsessed.
These are my favorite pair of shorts.
Perfect for any European summer.
Farm Rio’s summer dresses are some of the best on the market.
For the friend who always loses their gold hoops (read: me).
This flowy, white dress is perfect for any summer soiree.
It’s official: it’s jorts weather.
Larroudé shoes are always my favorite for the summer.
Chic (and size inclusive!)
This Cos dress has lived in my head rent-free ever since I saw it in stores last week.
Statement sandals are perfect under a maxi dress.
No notes!
Paloma Wool’s gauzy knits are already such a staple among the fashion crowd, I wouldn’t be surprised if this top goes viral this summer.
Summer is the perfect time so experiment with fun, statement jewelry, and this flowery chain from Éliou does just that.
Another classic summer staple you can’t go wrong with.
Linen is basically the unofficial summer uniform.
Rosettes are still majorly in.
These look ten times more expensive than what they actually are.
While Simone Rocha’s micro pearl bag is at the very top of my luxury wish list, the subtle sheen is perfect as a statement accessory during Sunday brunches.
This swimsuit screams OOO.
A bucket hat makes everything better.
While Zimmernan is mostly known for their cult-favorite summer dresses, their adorable swimsuit line is nothing to gauff at.
Jacquemus and summer just go together.
Adorable.
These sunglasses are Hailey Bieber approved.
This Reformation dress is just speaking to me.
I’m expecting these pastel yellow jeans to low-key blow up on TikTok.
You can’t go wrong with a classic white tee.
This breezy tunic is what dreams are made of.
Sophie Richie Grainge has a knit dress so I had to buy a knit dress.
If ’90s Chanel came in bikini form, it would be this.
I need this immediately.
Maxi denim skirts have the biggest hold on my style at the moment.
Stunning.
A breezy, oversize poplin shirt goes with everything.
I’m leaving you with one of the best, classic finds of all.
