Whenever someone asks me where to start when shopping for a new season or doing a wardrobe refresh, my answer is always basics. Basics are the foundation of your wardrobe around which every outfit is created—the building blocks, if you will. I always make sure I have mine covered at the top of each season, which for winter means items like wool sweaters, leather gloves, knit tops, and tailored coats. Then if I have any gaps to fill in, the retailer I always turn to first is Nordstrom.
Nordstrom carries virtually every brand, so I always find quality essentials at a range of price points, and since winter is (somehow!) right around the corner, I’ve already saved a plethora of noteworthy staples—which of course I’m here to share with you. Items like cashmere Vince sweaters, flared Madewell jeans, and Favorite Daughter wrap coats caught my eye, as well as Ralph Lauren cable-knits and Skims tees for layering. Each of these is more timeless than trendy, so I know I’ll wear them well into 2026 and beyond. Ready to start on your winter wardrobe? Keep scrolling for the 32 best winter basics from Nordstrom.
Reformation
Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan
There are six color options available, and all are stunning.
Favorite Daughter
The Paola Wool Blend Coat
Madewell
Drop Shoulder Crewneck Sweater
There’s something about a gray sweater for winter.
Vince
Tailored Mid Rise Stretch Bootcut Pants
Almina Concept
Short Sleeve Knit Top
Reformation
Jadey Oversize Cashmere Sweater
The most flattering silhouette in the most flattering wash.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton Oxford Shirt
Wear alone or layered under your favorite sweater.
Nordstrom
Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
This comes in 19 colors, just saying.
Lands’ End
Ez Touch Screen Cashmere Lined Leather Gloves
Winter whites are always chic.
COS
Drape Neck Sleeveless Top
Picture this peeking out of a sweater or coat.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Heritage Herringbone Blazer
Ralph Lauren can do no wrong, and this blazer is exhibit A.
SKIMS
Stretch Cotton Jersey T-Shirt
I can’t underscore enough how soft this material is.
Reformation
Elton Mid Rise Straight Leg Jeans
Polo Ralph Lauren
Intarsia Knit Logo Sweater
Vince
Double Breasted Wool Blend Coat
Reformation
Gale Bias Cut High Waist Pants
Polished and comfortable.
Vince
Boiled Cashmere Funnel Neck Pullover
What a gorgeous neckline.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cable Wool & Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
Almina Concept
Oversized Double Button Blazer
MANGO
Selection Wool Sweater Polo
Polos are trending and this iteration will elevate any outfit.
Just think of the outfit possibilities.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Madison Cotton & Modal Pajamas
Cute pajamas are considered a basic, right?
MANGO
Asymmetric Neck Top
The ideal winter date-night top.
Almina Concept
Funnel Wool/cash Turtleneck
A very cool take on your basic black sweater.
Reformation
Jax High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
Don’t sleep on Ref denim.
COS
Boiled Merino Wool Blend Cardigan
Hello, winter office outfit!
MANGO
Wool Blend Wrap Coat
The cost per wear on a quality black coat is virtually zero.
ASTR the Label
One-Shoulder Rib Sweater
Vince
Classic Crewneck Cashmere Sweater
Meet the backbone of your winter wardrobe.
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