My Mom's 63, I'm 29, and We Love Zara and Nordstrom—Here Are 38 Pieces We're Both Eyeing for Spring
When I was younger, my mom, who worked in the fashion industry, was my style inspiration. I relied on her judgment for my outfits. However, as I got older, I developed a passion for fashion, and my personal style emerged. This led to a distinct aesthetic, quite different from hers. Mine leans toward classic silhouettes updated with modern touches, keeping my pieces current while remaining staples for years to come. My mom, on the other hand, describes her style as "playful and funky but timeless and intentionally effortless." Despite these differences, we can agree on what constitutes "chic."
As two women who love fashion, we constantly share our latest finds via text and DMs to get each other's thoughts. With spring approaching, our momentum has picked up as we both look to refresh our wardrobes. Many of the items we've been sending back and forth come from Zara and Nordstrom—our reliable destinations for the items we'll actually wear. Since it wouldn't be fun to gatekeep what we're eyeing for spring, I decided to put together a list of over 30 pieces we both love right now. The best part? These pieces are ageless and versatile; I plan to style them one way, and my mom another. From timeless trench coats to colored button-down shirts and sophisticated dark-wash denim, keep scrolling to see our must-have finds.
Zara
The round neck and billowy sleeves lend a very effortless vibe.
Dark-wash denim isn't going anywhere.
Whether with white or blue jeans, this brown suede belt will make any denim outfit look expensive.
Endless styling possibilities.
I'd style this top buttoned up and layered under a trench coat with cigarette jeans, while my mom would leave it unbuttoned and pair it with a white tank top and pull-on pants.
My mom and I love wearing khaki pants with flip-flops and a sweater in the spring.
This will add the perfect amount of texture and interest to a look.
Don't forget the thin belt.
I guarantee that these will sell out by March 1.
Forget tan trench coats—black ones are chicer.
The way this tank highlights the collarbones and the shoulders is so elegant.
Every spring, my mom and I refresh our collection of white jeans
I'm predicting that woven ballet flats will dominate in the summer.
Yes, please.
My mom never wears skirts, but she decided that she needed this one because of the belt.
These also come in red suede.
My mom and I are obsessed.
So pretty.
Khaki jeans are a polished option when you're bored of wearing white.
The high-ish vamp and juxtaposed black sole make these look so chic.
Nordstrom
This wrap is great whether you're traveling or sitting at your desk. It adds an extra layer of warmth and style.
A wardrobe essential.
This loose, straight-leg silhouette pairs well with ballet flats, mule loafers, ankle boots, and pumps.
Nordstrom just dropped an $80 pair of ballet flats that look just like The Row's Stella flats, which Kendall Jenner can't stop wearing.
Stylish people in London and NYC have declared DeMellier's new Stockholm bag the It accessory of 2026.
Such a pretty shade of blue.
To pair with the sweater above because blue and brown is one of the top color combinations of 2026.
I love the distressed leather.
It's giving Saint Laurent for a quarter of the price.
For dinner, my mom plans to wear this top with a leather jacket, jeans, and heels.
This wash is perfection.
If only my mom and I wore the same shoe size, we could get just one pair of these and share them.
A short trench is a fail-proof buy.
You'll get so much wear out of these.
I'm obsessed with the shape of this new bag. It also comes in smooth leather and suede.
Last summer, every fashion person in NYC bought these heeled flip-flops.
The bubble hem! The funnel neck! The silver accents!
So easy and wearable.
These clogs are the ideal alternative to The Row Hudson Slides, offering the same versatility for daily wear, the office, travel, and more.
