8 Rich-Looking Nordstrom Spring 2026 Trends to Signal Wealth

Spring is in the air, and that means my closet lineup is due for a refresh. Out with the old, and in with the new. Move over, puffers—it’s officially time for lighter layers, slimmer sneakers, and lacy satin. If only it were that easy. I’m faced with a dilemma: My taste is expensive, but my budget is not. The fix: eight rich-looking trends I spotted in Nordstrom’s new arrivals.

While scrolling through the new arrivals, as I do every morning (just one of the perks of being a shopping editor), I can always rely on Nordstrom to satisfy that designer itch for less. Think under-$100 lace-trim shorts, luxe-looking satin trousers, gaze-shielding aviators, handwoven leather handbags, and affordable spring 2026 basics. Plus, chic, lightweight funnel-neck jackets that would make an ideal addition to any spring 2026 outfit.

Backed by the fashion crowd, I’ve included street style shots showing how to style these pieces. Scroll on to browse the eight rich-looking Nordstrom trends I’m shopping to look wealthy in spring 2026. PS, I’ve included many chic, under-$100 Nordstrom finds.

8 Rich-Looking Nordstrom Trends for Spring 2026

Lace Detailing

WWW editor Anna LaPlaca wearing a white button down, lace scarf, black trousers, sandals, and sunglasses.

Spotted on Who What Wear senior fashion editor Anna LaPlaca, the lace trend adds an elegant, textural element to spring 2026 outfits. Tie a scarf around the waist or layer with a lace-trim slip. This is a perfect example of how a trend can be modeled to fit your personal style.

DÔEN

Viviane Lace Trim Silk Satin Top

Open Edit

Lace Trim Satin Shorts

Reformation

Carolina Lace Trim Silk Midi Skirt

Open Edit

Lace Trim Satin Camisole

MANGO

Lace Trim Satin Skirt

Oversize Aviators

At Paris Fashion Week, Grece Ghanem sported a pair of oversize aviator sunglasses. The tortoiseshell frames strike a balance between retro and modern, resulting in a pair of eye-catching, dramatic sunglasses. Shop the oversize look below.

Tory Burch

Polarized Gradient Pilot Sunglasses

Fifth & Ninth

Kingston Aviator Oval Sunglasses

QUAY

Set List Aviator Sunglasses

FREYRS Eyewear

Jetsetter Aviator Sunglasses

Ray-Ban

Gradient Aviator Sunglasses

Low-Profile Sneakers

Woman in a striped skirt, white crewneck, and low profile sneakers.

(Image credit: Who What Wear)

Low-profile sneakers are a casual yet wealth-signaling style adopted by the fashion set. To get the look, I highly suggest picking up a pair of Adidas Tokyo MJ Shoes. Style them with a midi skirt or slim-straight jeans for a cute sneaker-and-jeans ‘fit.

Badgley Mischka Collection

Wilmott Sneaker

adidas

Tokyo Low Top Sneaker

Madewell

The Greta Ballet Sneaker

Collared Sweaters

Woman in a collared sweater, belted midi skirt, open-toed heels, and sunglasses.

By no means is it bikini weather here in NYC, but as the temperature rises and the snow melts, the layers are getting lighter and fewer. Swap your cashmere crewneck and chunky cable-knit for a sleeker version: the collared sweater. It’s perfect to throw over the shoulder, tie around the waist, or style over a button-down for a double-collar look.

MANGO

Rib Johnny Collar Sweater

DL1961

May Knit Sweater Polo

LIONESS

Stripe Long Sleeve Polo Sweater

MANGO

Stripe Sweater Polo

Satin Trousers

Woman in a pale violet satin set and a Nina Ricci Le Bal shoulder bag.

Last year, breezy linen pants dominated spring and summer. I’m calling it now: Relaxed satin trousers will be spring 2026’s pick.

Open Edit

Drawstring Waist Satin Pants

Reformation

Gale High Waist Satin Pants

Vince

Fluid High Waist Straight Leg Pants

Favorite Daughter

Tribeca Wide Leg Satin Pants

CAMI NYC

Bristol Satin Pants

Funnel-Neck Jackets

Woman wearing a pencil skirt, funnel-neck jacket, top handle bag, and heels.

There is just something undeniably cool about a funnel-neck jacket that whispers wealth. It is understated yet demanding, powerful yet never loud. Most of all, it’s functional and fashionable.

Madewell

Denim Crop Field Jacket

Lole

Aliz Waterproof Rain Jacket

Varley

Jeanie Hooded Water Repellent Jacket

ASTR the Label

Collins Bomber Jacket

MANGO

Funnel Neck Belted Trench Coat

White Denim

Woman in white jeans, a brown blazer loafers, and a leather tote.

The best white-denim outfits of spring 2026 feature basics: a pair of loafers, a leather tote, a black belt, a structured blazer… The list goes on.

Lucky Brand

The Baggy Jeans

Madewell

The Perfect Vintage Raw Hem Crop Wide Leg Jeans

PAIGE

Anessa Raw Hem High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

Madewell

Stretch Flare Crop Jeans

AGOLDE

Ren High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

Woven Accessories

Woman wearing a collared sweater and a woven bag.

From the Madewell Signature Woven Tote to the Nordstrom Woven Mary Jane Flats, woven handbags, shoes, and hats are shaping up to be the most sought-after accessories of spring 2026. Keep scrolling to shop the rich-looking woven-accessories trend.