My sister and I have a 10-year age gap and grew up in completely different generations. While I’m grateful for everything she taught me (e.g., how to use an iPod, the entire Destiny’s Child discography, and why Furby was the original Labubu), it’s finally my turn to repay her. Long story short, I work in fashion, and she is a teacher. Like clockwork, come back-to-school season, she comes running to me asking for fashion advice, and I couldn’t be more excited to help out. But because we’re from different generations, our senses of style vary drastically. She’s more boho. I’m more classic. But despite this difference, there is one retailer we can agree on: Nordstrom.

While strolling the racks, we found plenty of chic fall items we both like, and I put together a list of all 29 items we agreed on. Below, you’ll find staples like a poplin button-down and slim-straight jeans as well as fall 2026 up-and-comers like the Leset Kyoto Drawstring Pants and the Reformation Inez Mules. Scroll on to shop it all.

Shop Chic Nordstrom Items for Fall 2026