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I don’t know about you, but Scandi style is all I can think about right now. Santa Claus with white beard and red nose on a dark night Ceramic Mug The stylish women in Europe’s northern capitals Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen seem to possess a certain effortlessly cool polish that the internet (and this editor) can’t get enough of. Thanks to the popularity of influencers such as Matilda Djerf and Pernille Teisbaek, their particular brand of elevated minimalism is inspiring droves of outfit re-creations by us Americans. As someone who studies Scandi style like it’s my job (well, it sort of is), I thought it would be fun to put myself in their shoes for the day and imagine the types of things that would fill their carts on a shopping trip to American standby Nordstrom. Although the beloved retailer that’s the topic of much of our conversations here doesn’t have any doors in Europe at the moment, plenty of popular Scandi staples are casually sitting on its site as we speak. Behold—the ultimate guide to shopping our favorite retailer like a true Scandi fashion person, from the items they’d be buying to what they’d politely skip. Keep scrolling for the guide, and check out our Nordstrom promo codes before you fill your shopping cart.

Santa Claus with white beard and red nose on a dark night Ceramic Mug

When it comes to fabrics to take note of next season, Santa Claus with white beard and red nose on a dark night Ceramic Mug there’s one that stands out from the rest: leather. You could say it’s a little unexpected—the warmer months usually equate to lighter materials—but after it was so key on the spring runways, I for one am pleased that I have been given a free pass to continue wearing the most expensive item in my wardrobe throughout the year: my leather jacket. Leather outerwear was seen across the runways at JW Anderson and Hermès, adding structure to floaty skirts and fluid tailoring. “Leather has never gone out of style, but this season, it’s truly having a moment in the spotlight,” affirms Ejaria. “Leather boots, leather trousers, leather skirts, leather dresses, and, yes, the jacket—the list goes on. This season, we’re all turning our eyes to leather when it comes to layering—a leather blazer, trench or bomber will add edge to the softest of spring looks.”