When my mom gives me shopping advice, I follow it. The woman has been my style inspiration since I was little, and she’s never steered me wrong. So, when I tasked her with browsing the new markdowns in Nordstrom’s End of Season Sale—and sending me the best options—I should have known her list would include some seriously top-tier picks.
The sale, running until April 15, features a ton of must-have new-season essentials, from spring jackets for chillier days to vacation must-haves and breezy linen pieces. Naturally, my mom picked the best of every category—plus a few others I hadn’t even considered. She knows how to balance new designer options with a chic, affordable find, and her list reflects that. A new laptop-ready work bag from Tory Burch made the cut, as did a cool blue top that comes in at well under $100. In short, they’re good.
If you want to see more of the pieces that will be hanging in both my mom’s and my closets this spring, keep scrolling. Part timeless, part trendy, these picks are 100 percent worth the investment (although nothing costs more than $300).
This under-$200 tote is so timeless, despite the outsized logo.
My mom is a midi skirt superfan, so this $60 find was an easy inclusion.
She also loves a lightweight jacket, so a linen blazer is a must.
Cuffed jeans are a major denim trend, and they're one that looks great on both of us.
Cotton sweaters are my mom's favorite transitional essential.
Bootcut jeans are a signature style that spans generations.
Anything that comes in this cool blue shade is a spring must-have.
I've turned her onto barn jackets recently.
She, on the other hand, has turned me into a fan of cargo pants.
You can never go wrong with a great spring knit.
Chocolate brown is her favorite neutral.
White jeans are an all-year essential in her wardrobe.
My mom has been on the hunt for actually chic work sneakers, and these fit the bill.
She taught me how to style black and brown, so this leather jacket is on her list.
Statement blouses are a key part of her wardrobe.
Like I said—we love AllSaints. This two-in-one dress is the epitome of versatility.
Staud is one of my mom's favorite brands, and finding it on-sale is rare.
She always wears shirtdresses to work, so this one is bound to be a popular one in her rotation.
A black turtleneck is a non-negotiable.
Oh look–another gorgeous AllSaints find.
Woven bags are a new trend she's loving.
Simple gold hoops are so chic.
