My Stylish 56-Year-Old Mom Is a Picky Shopper—31 Chic Under-$100 Nordstrom Finds She Approves Of

If you're a frequent Who What Wear reader, then you'll know our shopping team lives for a stellar under-$100 Nordstrom find. This week, I decided to round up the chicest affordable Nordstrom finds. With over 114500 items, I thought it best to enlist some help: my 56-year-old, stylish mother. Together, we blew through the Nordstrom under-$100 selection to find you the top 31 items, both mom- and shopping editor-approved.

Below, shop 2026 trends like collarless blazers, Fair Isle knits, suede car coats, cuffed wide-leg jeans, polo sweaters, slim profile sneakers (ahem, Adidas Tokyo Shoes), and more. You'll find elevated basics from editor-favorite brands like Levi's, Reformation, Mango, and Open Edit. Scroll on to see the 31 chic under-$100 Nordstrom finds to add to your winter wardrobe.

Shop Chic Under-$100 Nordstrom Finds for Winter 2026

Nordstrom

Neoprene Jacket

This collarless jacket is the secret to looking rich this winter.

Levi's

501 Curve High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

Wear with the blazer above.

Nordy has an amazing loafer selection. These are on-sale for $59.

Topshop

Faux Suede Car Coat

Car coats are incredibly elegant.

VERO MODA

Vivian Fair Isle Sweater

Fair Isle knits are winter 2025 sweater trend I can get behind. So chic.

Jemina Denim

Cuffed Wide Leg Jeans

My mother loved a cuffed jean. She says it always looks put together.

MANGO

Pebbled Faux Leather Top Handle Bag & Pouch

We both agreed this will turn heads.

adidas

Tokyo Low Top Suede Sneaker

My mom loved my Adidas Tokyo shoes so much that she's considering getting a pair for herself.

Open Edit

The Icon Belted Minidress

It's giving Rachel from Friends. Very '90s.

These were made to be worn with the dress above.

Nordstrom

Crewneck Wool & Cashmere Sweater

Topshop

Scoop Back Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

I think my mom would look so sleek in this.

MANGO

Sabina Faux Leather Jacket

Nordstrom

Cashmere Lined Leather Touchscreen Gloves

Leather gloves are an instant tell you speak fashion.

adidas

Country Low Top Sneaker

The Adidas Country is quietly becoming the next It sneaker.

Open Edit

Boat Neck Sweater

Topshop

Johnny Collar Sweater

Open Edit

Lace Trim Satin Midi Skirt

Lace-trim slips will never go out of style.

Steve Madden

Dusty Bootie

The perfect leather bootie for this chilly weather ahead.

Nordstrom

Demi Fine Dome Hoop Earrings

Topshop

Covered Button Cardigan

My mom and I both love the buttons on this fitted cardigan.

Reformation

Wiley Ballet Neck Top

A boatneck is a mom-approved silhouette. "Very chic," she says.

501 '90s Straight Leg Jeans

Hard to believe this is only $98.

ALDO

Meleahh Faux Leather Tote

This tote can take you from work to drinks in no time.

MANGO

Faux Leather Collar Denim Jacket

MANGO

Genuine Calf Hair Belt

I'm calling it now calf-hair will be everywhere come 2026.

NAADAM

The Original Cashmere Sweater

Free People

Deep Trance High Waist Crop Jeans

Free People jeans are amazing.

FitFlop

Chrissie Shearling