There are two things New Yorkers can expect to see year after year as summer approaches: 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 May, 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 is more than just your average summer top.
Obsessed.
This is 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 (AKA me).
This flowy white dress is perfect for any summer soirée.
It’s officially 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 since I saw it in-store last week.
Statement sandals are perfect under a maxi dress.
No notes!
Paloma Wool’s gauzy knits are such a staple among the fashion crowd that I wouldn’t be surprised if this top goes viral this summer.
Summer is the perfect time to experiment with fun statement jewelry, and this flowery chain from Éliou let’s you do just that.
Another classic summer staple you can’t go wrong with wearing.
Linen is the unofficial uniform of summer.
Rosettes are still majorly in.
These look 10 times more expensive than they are.
Simone Rocha’s micro pearl bag is at the top of my luxury wish list. The subtle sheen makes it perfect as a statement accessory for Sunday brunches.
This swimsuit screams OOO.
A bucket hat makes everything better.
Although Zimmermann is mainly known for its cult-favorite summer dresses, the brand’s adorable swimsuit line is nothing to laugh 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 yellow jeans to 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 one too.
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 and oversize poplin shirt goes with everything.
