I’m Stocking My Spring Closet With Nordstrom’s Under-$100 Basics
Build the perfect capsule wardrobe with these affordable staples.


My classic style relies on the basics—like perfect-fitting jeans and wear-everywhere button-downs. They make getting dressed easier, and everything pairs well together.
Shopping has been on my mind as we head into the new spring season, and my closet could use an upgrade since I’ve worn the same few pieces for months—it's that time of year when my favorite white T-shirts look dingy, and my cashmere knits feel worse for wear. I like to invest in staples, but I try to do so on a budget when my wardrobe needs refreshing. I turn to Nordstrom when in doubt because I can effectively replace my most worn items for $100 or less.
I'm hunting for chic pieces to wear to the office and to cure my hankering for newness, so I rounded up a complete spring capsule wardrobe from Nordstrom that you can buy now and wear forever.
Ahead, shop for all my favorite affordable wardrobe finds on Nordstrom's site. While timeless pieces comprise a large portion of the list, it also includes new spring trends, like dark-wash denim and nautical-inspired cardigans.
The cargo bag trend is still going strong, and this bag is proof.
It's almost linen pants season. These tend to sell out quickly, so pick them up now before they're gone.
Wedges were a major shoe tend at New York Fashion Week, and this pair has a walkable heel that's perfect for the office.
Olivia Rodrigo keeps wearing polka-dot dresses, so I'm officially inspired to buy this one.
My favorite ballet flats look worse for wear, so I'm shopping for this pair for spring.
It's almost time to put away my puffer and swap them for lighter weight coats, like this denim jacket.
The subtle belted detail on this midi skirt from Lioness adds a slight edge to an otherwise classic silhouette.
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.

Julia Marzovilla is the Fashion E-Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she reviews the latest launches from fashion and beauty brands, finds the best on-sale items around the internet, and interviews experts to find the best products in any category to share with her readers. She also creates shopping guides that span every vertical on the site as an expert in everything from the best laptop bags to the best laser hair removal devices.
In her near decade of experience, Julia has both written for several top outlets in the E-Commerce space and worked at major fashion labels. Prior to joining the Marie Claire team, she contributed similar shopping stories to sites such as Bustle, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, and worked as the Trending Fashion and News Writer STYLECASTER. You can find her across the internet at @JuliaMarzovilla. In real life, you can find her creating shopping guides for her friends, cooking or baking in her too-small kitchen, or buying tickets for the next time Harry Styles is in town.
Julia has a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Journalism from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. She lives in New York City, her hometown.
-
Sofia Richie Grainge Styles Zebra Pants With Flip-Flops
Next stop on the tour: her elegant wedding venue in the South of France.
-
Gigi Hadid Pairs Metallic Track Pants and Mesh Flats
The controversial shoe trend is most definitely gaining steam.
-
Body Language Expert Says Kate Can't "Mask Her Emotions"
"We also saw William...mirroring the same emotions as Kate."
-
Summer's Gingham Dress Trend Is Selling Out Everywhere—But I Found 31 Cute Styles Still In Stock
Shop the playful print that's on every NYC block.
-
Shop Nordstrom and Zara’s Cutest Beaded Bags Under $500
25 picks I'm obsessed with.
-
7 Nordstrom Vacation Outfits to Pack for a Luxe Italian Getaway
Expensive, easy-going looks for under $300.
-
Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale Is Hiding Designer Bags Under $1,000
There are so many amazing finds if you take the time to dig.
-
23 Summer Staples to Shop Before Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale Ends
Let's talk about summer fundamentals.
-
Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale Has Every Dress Chic New Yorkers Will Be Wearing This Summer
23 frocks for staying cool *and* stylish.
-
I'm Elevating My Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe With These On-Sale Basics
18 under-$100 finds I'll be wearing on repeat this summer.
-
Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale Is a Gold Mine of Stylish Under-$100 Finds
Nordstrom's Half-Yearly sale is here and it is *so* good.