Nordstrom's 20 Best Winter Style Essentials to Stock Up On Now

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Not to sound like your favorite Game of Thrones character, but winter is coming. Sure, temperatures are in the high 70s in early October, but in a few weeks, they're going to drop, and we'll be fully embedded in cold season, and if you don't have staple pieces to reach for in your winter wardrobe, you're screwed.

Instead of embarking on a shopping frenzy across the Internet to find the right pieces for yourself, I'll direct you to a one-stop shop: Nordstrom. You know, that mega-retailer with hundreds of brands in every category you could possibly need? Wherever winter takes you, Nordstrom has stylish, chic, new-season pieces to come along with you. There are leather Gucci loafers for the holidays, Nike and New Balance sneakers for your daily commutes. Chinos and sweatpants—for working from the office and working from home, respectively—and sweatshirts and cashmere sweaters. And don't think I forgot about the essentials for when we're in the thick of winter: Nordstrom has puffer jackets, gloves, scarves, and beanies a-plenty, too.

You could hit up a Nordstrom near you and spend a few hours putting together a cart of winter must-haves, or, you could just shop from the best winter picks with the list below. Like I said, there are hundreds of styles to choose from—but these 20 are going to make your life that much easier.

Crewneck Sweatshirt

You can't hope to make it through the winter season without a trusty, reliable crewneck to reach for whenever you need it. Nike's is warm without being heavy, and whether you're layering it over a tee or under a puffer (or both), it's versatile enough to meet your needs.

Cotton & Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

Of course, having a go-to, soft sweater for winter will save you a lot of time when it comes to your winter wardrobe. Jeans? Sweater! Chinos? Sweater! Dress pants? Sweater!

Relaxed Cotton Blend Drawstring Sweatpants

There are some days of winter that are so cold, you just need to put on a pair of sweatpants and get through the day. Fear of God Essentials' are cool and have a streetwear flair to them, so you can ditch your stay-at-home, raggedy gray pair.

Classic Reversible Wool Blend Scarf

A wool scarf will be your savior during windy commutes and chilly errands. PRL's is like two in one, so you're basically saving money by getting this one.

1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket

It's hard to make a puffer look cool, but if anyone gets away with it, it's The North Face. This retro-inspired style brings a dope '90s look into snowy, rainy, icy days of 2023.

Air Max 90 Sneaker

For winter, your shoes should have two very important things: warmth and traction. The Air Max 90 brings both of those to the table, and a third bonus: style, baby.

Genuine Shearling Leather Tech Gloves

The worst part about wearing gloves is that you can't use your phone. Ugg solves that problem with a shearling-line pair that are warm, soft, and tech-friendly.

Pearl Tipped Long Sleeve Polo

Sometimes, an airy button-down isn't the winter move. On days when you still want to look classy, reach for a long-sleeved polo—Boss has one with white piping at the collar.

Tasman Slipper

The coziest sippers you could possibly imagine, made to step outside with you or keep you company while you WFH.

Stretch Washed Chino 2.0 Pants

A slim-fit chino is an office essential for bitterly cold days. This one is made from four-way stretch fabric to keep up with you while you hustle to get indoors.

Nimbus Chelsea Rain Boot

No one likes a rainy day, but trust me: it's a lot more bearable when you have some stylish, sleek rain boots on your side.

Arctic Disc Ribbed Toque Beanie

If you get any beanie this winter, let it be a high-quality one you'll also wear next winter, and the one after that, and the one after that.

Bassett Bomber Jacket

A versatile bomber jacket is the perfect layering piece to wear under a coat and over a tee. You'll stay warm all day, and look stylish while doing it.

Metropolitan Chelsea Boots

Winter is peak Chelsea boot season, so if you don't have a reliable, chic pair already, this is the infallible style for you.

Barlow Quilted Vest

It's admittedly hard to make a waterproof vest look like something stylish instead of just functional, but Barbour easily pulls off both with this navy quilted option that has a full front zipper and snap buttons.

574 Sneaker

The 574 brings back the '70s with its sporty, streetwear look, but the rubber sole and warm synthetic upper are a pure 21st century vibe.

Washed Cotton Utility Jacket

Not only does this utility jacket feature plentiful pockets and a full front zip with snap buttons, but it also has a removable, packable hood for particularly rainy days.

Cloud 5 Running Shoe

Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean your outdoor workouts have to come to a halt. On's running shoe, with a 100 percent recycled polyester upper, will keep your feet warm and dry even when puddles are plentiful.

Whiting Button-Up Overshirt

The good part about winter weather is that it allows for some dope layering pieces, like this stylish shacket.

Jordaan Horsebit Loafer

If you have to get dressy for winter, whether for the holidays or the office, let it be with a comfortable, high-quality leather loafer in your arsenal.

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