I Always Buy Quality Basics From Nordstrom—32 Options I'm Eyeing to Wear Now and Into 2026

Whenever someone asks me where to start when shopping for a new season or doing a wardrobe refresh, my answer is always basics. Basics are the foundation of your wardrobe around which every outfit is created—the building blocks, if you will. I always make sure I have mine covered at the top of each season, which for winter means items like wool sweaters, leather gloves, knit tops, and tailored coats. Then if I have any gaps to fill in, the retailer I always turn to first is Nordstrom.

Nordstrom carries virtually every brand, so I always find quality essentials at a range of price points, and since winter is (somehow!) right around the corner, I've already saved a plethora of noteworthy staples—which of course I'm here to share with you. Items like cashmere Vince sweaters, flared Madewell jeans, and Favorite Daughter wrap coats caught my eye, as well as Ralph Lauren cable-knits and Skims tees for layering. Each of these is more timeless than trendy, so I know I'll wear them well into 2026 and beyond. Ready to start on your winter wardrobe? Keep scrolling for the 32 best winter basics from Nordstrom.

Reformation

Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan

There are six color options available, and all are stunning.

Favorite Daughter

The Paola Wool Blend Coat

Madewell

Drop Shoulder Crewneck Sweater

There's something about a gray sweater for winter.

Vince

Tailored Mid Rise Stretch Bootcut Pants

Almina Concept

Short Sleeve Knit Top

Reformation

Jadey Oversize Cashmere Sweater

The most flattering silhouette in the most flattering wash.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Cotton Oxford Shirt

Wear alone or layered under your favorite sweater.

Nordstrom

Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

This comes in 19 colors, just saying.

Lands' End

Ez Touch Screen Cashmere Lined Leather Gloves

Winter whites are always chic.

COS

Drape Neck Sleeveless Top

Picture this peeking out of a sweater or coat.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Heritage Herringbone Blazer

Ralph Lauren can do no wrong, and this blazer is exhibit A.

SKIMS

Stretch Cotton Jersey T-Shirt

I can't underscore enough how soft this material is.

Reformation

Elton Mid Rise Straight Leg Jeans

Polo Ralph Lauren

Intarsia Knit Logo Sweater

Vince

Double Breasted Wool Blend Coat

Reformation

Gale Bias Cut High Waist Pants

Polished and comfortable.

Vince

Boiled Cashmere Funnel Neck Pullover

What a gorgeous neckline.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Cable Wool & Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

Almina Concept

Oversized Double Button Blazer

MANGO

Selection Wool Sweater Polo

Polos are trending and this iteration will elevate any outfit.

Just think of the outfit possibilities.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Madison Cotton & Modal Pajamas

Cute pajamas are considered a basic, right?

MANGO

Asymmetric Neck Top

The ideal winter date-night top.

Almina Concept

Funnel Wool/cash Turtleneck

A very cool take on your basic black sweater.

Reformation

Jax High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

Don't sleep on Ref denim.

COS

Boiled Merino Wool Blend Cardigan

Hello, winter office outfit!

MANGO

Wool Blend Wrap Coat

The cost per wear on a quality black coat is virtually zero.

ASTR the Label

One-Shoulder Rib Sweater

Vince

Classic Crewneck Cashmere Sweater

Meet the backbone of your winter wardrobe.