Trendy Nordstrom Items That'll Make You Want to Ditch Every Basic in Your Closet

I don't know about you, but these days, when I get dressed, I really get dressed. While my appreciation for quality basics has certainly increased over the past year, when it comes time to step outside of the house, I find myself craving those bold and trendy pieces more than ever before. In case you feel the same, I thought I would make it easy for you and do a little trend hunting at one of your favorite retailers—Nordstrom.
Nordstrom is one of those places that really has it all, especially as of late. From stylish home decor to some of the coolest up-and-coming designers, Nordstrom has got you covered. Well, today I was looking for trends and that's exactly what I found. Ahead you will see a list of some of my favorite forward pieces currently available at Nordstrom. Featuring a range of price points and styles, there is no doubt in my mind that the fun pieces below will have you wondering why you ever chose your basic white sneakers over zebra-print kitten heels.
These will just the right amount of pop to any basic outfit.
Yes, you're looking at faux leather pants that are actually under $100.
The little black shoulder bag you never knew you needed.
All of our editors are crushing on these new Who What Wear shoes.
Wear these with cute little ankle socks and a pleated mini skirt.
Printed pants are the future and the future is now.
Get ready for compliments galore.
Next up, find out which trends will be everywhere in 6 months, according to NYFW.

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.
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