My Sister Is in Desperate Need of a 2026 Closet Upgrade—11 Chic Nordy Finds I Texted Her

In need of a 2026 closet upgrade? Then look no further. My sister's resolution was to update her wardrobe, so being the generous sister I am, I offered to help. She is a chic 32-year-old who appreciates a faux-fur moment, a quality cashmere sweater, and affordable luxury. So to honor her elevated style, I turned to one of my most-shopped retailers: Nordstrom. I can always trust I'll find a good deal or snag a Ref style all the It girls will be wearing in a few weeks. It's my go-to. Not to mention Nordstrom's in-house brands are next-level. Think fitted blazers that resemble a designer find or rich-looking moc-toe leather loafers. Come with me as I walk through the 11 chic Nordstrom buys I sent my sister that will make her closet feel more 2026.

Below, you'll find an on-sale Coach Empire 34, flirty lace-trim silk trousers (these would have done numbers during summer 2025), a high-V-neck sweater from COS, an affordable faux-fur coat, and more. Ring in 2026 with a chic Nordstrom closet upgrade.

11 Chic Nordstrom Buys to Upgrade Your Closet in 2026

1. Fitted Blazer

Open Edit

The Icon Asymmetric Fitted Blazer

The only way to wear a blazer in 2026.

2. East-West Bag

COACH

Empire 34 Leather Carryall Bag

3. High-V-Neck Sweater

COS

Wool Blend V-Neck Sweater

COS knows how to design a sweater.

4. Lace-Trim Silk Trousers

Reformation

Carolina Silk Lace Hem Pant

These will be a popular buy come springtime.

6. Cashmere Sweater

Caslon

Cashmere V-Neck Sweater

My favorite way to style a cashmere sweater is with a boxy white tee and straight-leg jeans.

5. Pointed-Toe Knee-High Boots

Open Edit

Ariana Pointed Toe Knee High Boot

Hard to believe these are only $140.

7. Wool-Blend Coat

Nordstrom

One-Button Wool Blend Coat

Grab it while it's still on sale.

8. Leather Gloves

Nordstrom

Cashmere Lined Leather Touchscreen Gloves

A nice pair of leather gloves looks so luxe.

9. Straight-Leg Jeans

Reformation

Jax High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

If my sister only buys one thing from this list, please let it be these Ref jeans.

10. Faux-Fur Coat

Topshop

Collarless Faux Fur Coat

Affordable faux fur is rare to find. This one is so chic.

11. Slim Loafer

Our editors can't stop talking about the Nordstrom Benson Loafers.

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rag & bone

Shea High Waist Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans

Leopard print is here to stay.

Nordstrom

Pima Cotton Blend Crewneck T-Shirt

Madewell

The Mylie Suede Shoulder Bag

Sam Edelman

Alie Ballet Flat

These would look fabulous with a pair of slim-straight jeans.

Topshop

Faux Calf-Hair A-Line Skirt

The calf-hair trend is popping up everywhere lately. First shoes and now skirts.

Reformation

Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan

A pop of red is needed every once and a while.

Steve Madden

Dantelle Knee High Boot

Levi's

501 '90s Straight Leg Jeans

Nordstrom

Stretch Cotton Trench Coat

Lilysilk

Round Neck Drop-Shoulder Merino Wool Sweater

Topshop

Double Breasted Longline Coat

adidas

Tokyo Low Top Sneaker

Life would be boring without my Adidas Tokyo Low Top Sneakers.

MANGO

Buckle Detail Leather Gloves

Nordstrom

Oversize Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater

Topshop

V-Neck Fitted Waist Cardigan

DÔEN

Alamere Plaid Silk Minidress

Dôen at Nordstrom is a blessing.

Dolce Vita

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