In my previous life as a previous fashion designer, my best hand was my purchaser. As a fashion author, that info is still extremely valuable when curating shoppable stories.
I just recently had the chance to consult with Nordstrom’s fashion director, Rickie De Sole, whose role is to bring a heightened viewpoint to the retailing done at the seller– and that consists of predicting the most popular spring trends Nordstrom shoppers will be buying. Her forecasts for this season consisted of flats and kittycat heels, raincoat, white gowns, chunky silver jewelry, and preppy pieces.
To help you prep your closet, we collaborated to round up a couple of products from Nordstrom that you can go shopping ahead of the seasonal shift, listed below.
The days of the six-inch stiletto are over with buyers (and stars) reaching for comfortable flats or kittycat heels when they want some lift– “it’s no longer simply a shoe for the day,” De Sole says. If you’re seeking to splurge, she recommends The Row’s Kitten Heel, however if that’s not within your spending plan, I love these Jeffrey Campbell Persona Slingback Pump Heels that are available in eight colors and patterns. For a low-to-the-ground style that’s not your the past flat, choose Sarto by Franco Sarto’s Tracy Slingback Square-Toe Flat or this Sam Edelman Zuri Ballet Flat.De Sole says “the ultimate wardrobe workhorse”– aka the trench coat– is getting “a refresh” this spring. She recommended adding a more raised choice to your closet, like this Cinq à Sept design that features a white contrasting floral detail. I’m leaning towards a pop of color to contrast all the gray outdoors with Bernardo’s Cotton-Twill Topper Jacket and the Avec Les Filles Relaxed Belted Twill Trench Coat. If you want to take it a step further, you can choose Good American’s contemporary cropped take.
Chunky Silver JewelryI’ve been a die-hard gold user for as long as I can keep in mind, but silver has made a major return over the last couple of years; De Sole predicts that it’ll be bigger than ever this spring– literally! She says that “playing with scale strikes the perfect balance with some of style’s more downplayed looks.” To get going on the oversized trend, she suggests Lié Studio’s The Klara Drop Earrings and Leah Ring. If you wish to dabble before you invest, go with these Panacea Bubble Hoop Earrings for simply $35– or if you’re devoted to chunky silver devices for spring, make a statement with the St. Moran Oversize Curb Link Chain Necklace.
