Call me biased (I’m a Brit if you didn’t know), but I think the fashion and style you find in London is the absolute coolest. While we may marvel at New Yorkers’ professional polish and Parisians’ effortless “less is more” approach, London fashion has always felt a little more experimental, eccentric, and full of personality. If you walk down any given London street, you’ll see a broad spectrum of outfits, from the grungy looks of Brick Lane to the regal, polished aesthetics of South Ken. In fact, what makes London style so interesting is the ability to blend contrasting styles so easily. You’ll spot romantic silhouettes with chunky footwear and classic basics with vintage accessories, which can often feel wonderfully weird and undeniably cool.
As I excitedly scour Nordstrom’s epic Anniversary Sale this week, I’ve been drawn to finds that exude a distinct Londoner energy. There may be no official retail locations in England, but Nordstrom does carry a number of British brands—M&S, AllSaints, Boden, and Barbour, to name a few—so today, I’m sharing some of the coolest sale finds that I think fashion people in London would immediately add to cart, from heritage fabrics to offbeat accessories.
Gray tees are a London staple.
Wear with sandals in the summer and boots in the winter.
Every Londoner I know owns a pair of loafers.
The perfect city to sport your coolest trench.
A classic pair of trousers you can wear with sneakers and boots alike.
Timeless.
It doesn’t get better than a Barbour jacket.
Stock up on AllSaints staples.
You’ll see them all around the city once fall rolls around.
V-neck silhouettes are trending.
I’m spotting cool utility pants on so many stylish Brits this season.
A summer staple.
Cool graphic tees are a must.
A chic and polished bag will elevate your entire look.
A go-to piece in a London wardrobe.
Tote your essentials in style.
Londoners love a little plaid.
Stock up on the staples while they’re on sale.
A chic pendant necklace to amp up your look.
Great jeans that won’t break the bank.
So chic.
Luxurious looking!
Perfect to kick-start your fall wardrobe.
The cashmere sweater our editors love.
Style it over your white tee.
Cool-girl kicks.
Another style I see all the time in London.
Bootcut jeans are back!
Work perfect.
A chic summer-to-fall knit.
A bag fit for dinner in Mayfair.
Long tailored shorts are everywhere right now.
A versatile jacket to throw on with everything.
Perfect to wear day or night.
Love this olive.
I have a feeling we’re going to see a lot more long-sleeve tees as we step into fall.
We Brits love a statement-print knit.
You’ll need a pair if you live in England.
Run, don’t walk, when Burberry’s iconic trench coats go on sale.
Sophisticated and a little sporty.
Say yes to an animal-print top.
Comfy and cute.
Retro cool.
You can’t go wrong.
