A few weeks ago, we were prepping our wardrobes and skin care routines for sunny, picnic-in-the-park days. Instead, we’re at home, idling between our couch and bed as we try to find a sense of normalcy while also trying to do work. Our current mood is anything with an elastic waist, so the Nordstrom Spring Sale could not have come soon enough.
Through April 13, you can get 40% off with free shipping and returns—sale items included(!!). We’re stocking up on everything that’ll make our WFH situation comfier—think ribbed knits, super soft leggings, and fluffy slippers. It’s also a great place to find gifts if you’re missing a friend, since the next best thing to giving someone a hug IRL is surprising them with a cozy care package.
To help you ease into your new normal, we picked the coziest Nordstrom Spring Sale items available. Whether you plan on living in a sweatsuit circa 2009, or just want cheer yourself up with a pretty new cardigan, here’s our list of what to buy from Nordstrom’s 2020 Spring Sale before everyone else does.
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Lara Jean approaches Valentine’s Day fashion with the zeal of—it must be said—a boyfriend girl. She is a sexy human Hallmark card, and to that, we say—good for her! “When Jenny and I were swapping mood boards, one of the ones that were on her mood board was this 40’s style, empire waist Chain of Hearts dress made by HVN for Opening Ceremony, which was not current season. We couldn’t find it anywhere and I spent so many nights online searching designer resale until I finally found it on a website out of France, Vestiaire Collective. Her shoes are a red patent leather Oxford lace-up from Gravity Pope.”
Lara Jean’s baking outfits are an exquisite combination of Etsy, Anthropologie, and Little House On The Prairie chic. Sadly, the apron is available only to the craftiest among us. Carson handmade it from a retro 1950s pattern, then hand-dyed it blue. The pink blouse is from Free People and the hair bow is from Simon’s.
In the final scene of the movie, our heroine puts on an evening gown, curls her hair, and lays in the snow. Carson confirms that, as a costume designer, this was very hard to accept. “The dress is a J. Mendel, a red carpet gown. It just created such a beautiful silhouette and became a fantasy, magic, romantic gown on her, it was so lovely,” she says. “We also needed to cut it shorter for Lana, because it had been on, I think, a six-foot model initially. So I took the bottom tier of ruffle and draped it across her shoulders and attached it to the front, making it reminiscent of a 1950s neckline to give it a touch of vintage and to make it Lara Jean. There were only one of these dresses existing—there were no more available—and we needed her to dance and make snow angels in it. It was like gold. We like to put it in lockdown at night.” Carson paired the gown with a pair of nude suede heels from Aldo.
Whether you’re studying for your pre-calc exam or considering opening a sensible mutual fund, go forth to the paradise of feminine details and vintage-accented boots! Well-tailored driving coats, spangly hair clips, ruffle-covered gowns, and patent leather Mary Janes are in your future.
Jenny Singer is a staff writer for Glamour. You can follow her on Twitter.
All of my favorite TV characters have preppy style. (See: Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl, Hanna Marin on Pretty Little Liars, and Charlotte York on Sex and the City.) And for as long as I can remember, I’ve been trying to emulate their preppy style to varying results. But after years of practice, I’ve determined the nine key elements to prepping up your wardrobe—which you may have to do every once in a while, too. Maybe your boss will invite you to a fancy country club where members love talking about their summer houses in Cape Cod. Maybe your best friends will suddenly develop an interest in polo. Maybe you’ll meet Blair Waldorf herself, and the only way she’ll befriend you is if you wear plaid. I’m kidding, of course, but if you are looking to make your style a little more preppy, it’s not that hard. Below are the main tricks, demonstrated by some of your favorite celebrities.
Argyle
A tried-and-true pattern in preppy style. Ella Balinska is sporting it here, and doesn’t she already look prepared for lunch with The Plastics?
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Exaggerated collars
I love Victoria Beckham‘s here. Buy a similar collared shirt or a dickey, a false shirt-front that’s easy to layer. I bet you’ll suddenly have a craving for caviar.
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Florals
Sure, florals aren’t groundbreaking—but they are essential to any preppy look. Just look at Jane Krakowski‘s dress here. The pattern changes her look from every day to, “Sorry, I only hang out with girls in top-tier sororities.”
An obsession with Billie Eilish and her style is practically required if you identify as Generation Z. But even if you’re don’t, there’s much to appreciate. The 18-year pop star was arguably the year’s biggest breakout musician—at least according to Google, who said Eilish was its top-trending pop star of 2019—and is recognizable not only for her signature sound, but also for her signature style characterized by bold, drastically oversized pieces that seems to meld classic hip-hop style with goth and skater influences. In May 2019, Eilish revealed in a Calvin Klein campaign that everything she puts on is deliberate; a method to deflect judgement of her body. “I never want the world to know everything about me,” she said. “I mean, that’s why I wear big, baggy clothes. Nobody can have an opinion because they haven’t seen what’s underneath. Nobody can be like, ‘Oh, she’s slim-thick, she’s not slim-thick, she’s got a flat ass, she’s got a fat ass. No one can say any of that because they don’t know.”
Eilish turned 18 in December 2019, an age she admits might be the catalyst for trying something new as far as her style goes. “I’m gonna be a woman. I wanna show my body,” Eilish told Elle magazine in October 2019. “What if I wanna make a video where I wanna look desirable? Not a porno! But I know it would be a huge thing. I know people will say, ‘I’ve lost all respect for her.’”
Until then, though, take a look at Billie Eilish and her trademark approach to style in the gallery below—and shop key pieces inspired by her looks.
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The royal family has moved past frills and lace to become the pinnacle of grace and style. Even though there are certain rules and traditions they have to adhere to as part of the U.K. monarchy, women like Princess Diana, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle have still have found ways to pull off stunning looks with elegance and sophistication. They’ve morphed into fashion icons, which makes following their events and engagements—and revisiting past moments—a thrill for anyone who’s a fan of royal glamour.
Over the years, there have been plenty of looks that have made history, and even caused a stir. All of the royal wedding dresses have a special place in our hearts, and it doesn’t take much to get any royal enthusiast gasping over Diana’s slinky off-the-shoulder “Revenge Dress” from 1994. The blue chiffon number that Diana showed off at Cannes in1987, the texture white masterpiece Kate wore in 2019, and the gorgeous Oscar de la Renta design Markle sparkled in last year have all been gowns that have epitomized what princesses should wear. We’ve compiled those moments, and many others, here for the definitive list of the best royal fashion
Unlike summer weddings which call for airy, almost sheer fabrics, finding the best winter wedding guest dresses calls for a little more drama. Long sleeves, dark colors, and velvet are usually what come to mind as proper attire, but this season’s options are also full of rich jewel tones, snakeskin prints, playful hemlines, and gravity-defying puffy-sleeves.
But before committing to a dress, think about the time and location. Are you jetting off to a sunny spot for a day-time destination wedding? Or are you attending a rustic afternoon reception in a barn? Next up is the couple. Are these your rowdy best friends who are bound to throw a killer afterparty? Or are they old work acquaintances with a strict black tie dress code? Then, of course, you have to think about your own personal style, budget, and whether or not you plan on re-wearing the dress (trust us—it’s not a faux-pas when even Kate Middleton does it).
No matter where you’re headed to see your loved ones say “I do,” consider your dress options sorted. Whether it’s a sequin midi from Rixo, a black tie gown from Marchesa Notte, or disco-ready dress from Rebecca Minkoff, we found options for every occasion, budget, and destination. Ahead, 18 winter wedding guest dresses you’ll want to wear everywhere.
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