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Top Nordstrom Fashion Picks to Pack for Your Summer 2025 Trips
Memorial Day came and went, which means summer is in full swing, and it’s time to prep for all your upcoming travel plans. Whether you’re going on a Euro Trip that finally made it out of the group chat, spending a few days by the water with your family, or embarking on a South American city-hopping excursion alongside your significant other, new finds from Nordstrom’s trending fashion brands have all your packing essentials covered — and they’ll look especially good when paired with a newfound tan.
No matter what your travel plans or style sensibilities are, Nordstrom has everything you need for the warm-weather months: which is exactly when the famed retailer likes to unveil new brands to immediately put on your radar (like this season’s Wayf x Styled by Coco arrival) and timely releases from the labels you already can’t get enough of, like Madewell and Veja.
Considering there’s a lot to love on Nordstrom’s site, WWD Shop editors are here to simplify your shopping journey with a curation of fashion insider–loved items at Nordstrom this summer, including the beach totes, sundresses, and swimsuits that are truly worth your attention and hard-earned dollars. These aren’t one-season buys either — each of the pieces is versatile enough to serve you through all your summer adventures and beyond. Trust us, that denim Levi’s jacket you layer over a sundress in June will also be the key component of your Canadian tuxedo look come October.
The best part about shopping this packing list? Nordstrom is coming in hot with added perks and incentives for snagging its bestsellers today. Joining the Nordy Club allows you to rack up points with every purchase, enjoy access to members-only discount events, and take advantage of free, two-day shipping to select areas. This insider’s club is absolutely free, but you can also elevate your status by signing up for a Nordstrom credit or debit card (which promises further bells and whistles).
Ready to take your summer wardrobe basics to new heights, regardless of whether you want summer 2025 to be “hot girl summer,” “garden girl summer,” “tomato girl summer,” or simply a new season to experiment with your style? Dive into these 10 editor-approved picks from Nordstrom, securing the must-haves that will make packing for all your summer vacations that much easier.
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Madewell The Straw Slouch Tote
Madewell’s handwoven totes are TikTok viral for a reason: Everyone is obsessed with the bags’ quiet luxury aesthetic and their seamless ability to serve you well from city streets to poolside cabanas. This brand bestseller fuses the laidback, organic nature of a straw bag with the elevated aesthetic of leather — creating an endlessly beach-ready beauty that’s roomy enough to hold a novel, notebook, sunscreen, and phone.
Once you’ve parted ways with sand and surf, the bag can easily transition to fulfilling the duties of an on-the-go carryall tote. The magnetic closure and adjustable strap are two elements that will ensure personalized comfort plus peace of mind that your essentials are kept safe and secure inside. The slouchy shape is a majorly trending one in the handbag world, too, making this tote a boho-chic head-turner through and through.
Price upon publish date of this article: $168
Wayf x Styled by Coco Josefina Linen Blend Dress
What happens when the affordable brand Wayf teams up with influencer and stylist Coco Schiffler? Pure magic, epitomized by this airy linen frock in the season’s most on-trend hue. The butter-yellow Josefina dress from Nordstrom’s exclusive Wayf x Styled by Coco capsule is a secret styling weapon for summer, since you can throw it on for an instantly pretty look that requires only sandals and a mini bag for completion.
The square neck here is quite flattering, and the maxi hemline makes this piece work well as an understated yet elegant wedding guest dress for all the nuptials on your social calendar. A lightweight and breathable summer staple, this dress is also great for wearing to breezy outdoor dinners after long, sun-soaked beach days. Just throw on a chic pair of platform mules and go.
Price upon publish date of this article: $99
Tory Burch Romy Small Crossbody
Everyone needs a versatile bag for rounding out a linen dress–fueled summer ensemble, and this designer crossbody is a prime example of one. Both compact and spacious, it strikes the ideal balance when you’re jet-setting in foreign lands. The best part about this bag (besides that light brown color, which is neutral enough to complement literally everything in your closet) is the fact that it allows for hands-free hauling of your small must-haves — leaving your hands open for holding a gelato in Rome, say, or a folding fan if you’re channeling some Audrey Hepburn–level glam. The bag’s leather speaks volumes in top-tier quality, and those interior card slots are additional features that will make you the most organized traveler out there.
Price upon publish date of this article: $298
Lspace Baewatch Ribbed One-Piece Swimsuit
This one-piece is so ’90s-coded, there’s really no wonder it’s called “Baewatch.” We’re absolutely obsessed with its black and cream color-blocking, which will add visual interest to your go-to linen trousers, denim cutoffs, and cover-ups as you walk around town or lay on a beach blanket avoiding awkward tan lines. Sporty one-piece swimsuits are, of course, great options to wear in the water or on the shore, but they’re also capable of doubling as bodysuits that can be layered into your looks. This means that, once dry after your infinity pool swim session, this swimsuit from Lspace can be repurposed when you go out for drinks with the new resort friends you just made. The one-piece straddles the line between casual-comfy and put-together, so you’ll always feel like you understood the style assignment while wearing it.
Price upon publish date of this article: $194
Quay Felt Cute Gradient Oval Sunglasses
Sure, you might’ve seen ’90s-style oval sunglasses on everyone from Bella Hadid to Hailey Bieber in years past, but the trending silhouette isn’t exiting the spotlight anytime soon. These particular Quay shades are minimalist at heart, adding a touch of timeless elegance with the classic tortoiseshell pattern. Trust us when we say: They’re the only sunnies you need to bring on your next getaway.
Price upon publish date of this article: $65
Veja Esplar Sneaker
If you’re a fan of being comfortable while walking and putting your spring dress collection to good use, know that both of these things are possible at the same time — so long as you know to shop the best white sneakers that can be worn with dresses. For vacations when you aren’t able to take the contents of your entire shoe rack with you (read: every vacation), a white sneaker like Veja’s Esplar comes in handy, given that it looks super polished and can be dressed up or down at ease.
The shoe’s lace-up style and leather upper make it both comfortable and style-savvy, whether you’re wearing it through the airport or paired with your favorite sundress as you check yet another European city off the bucket list. A rubber sole provides the traction you need to walk/run/hop/skip around town with summertime joy in your heart, which will be multiplied when you realize A-listers like Scarlett Johansson love and frequently wear the Veja brand.
Price upon publish date of this article: $150
Nordstrom Lantern Packable Straw Bucket Hat
Ever since Meghan Markle made waves on Instagram for donning a shoppable lantern-brim straw hat while standing in the garden with her kids, the style entered all the fashion girlies’ shopping lists for summer. This Nordstrom-brand hat is the perfect way to get the look, as its straw is both breathable (no scalp sweat, thank you very much!) and highly packable for when you need to stuff it inside your overnight bag and not think twice. One size will fit most heads, and, if you’re looking for something a bit darker than that natural colorway, Nordstrom also offers the sun hat in Chocolate.
Price upon publish date of this article: $59
Dolce Vita Stefan Slingback Sandal
Plan on hitting 10,000 steps a day wherever you’re headed to this summer? These sandals from Dolce Vita are bound to keep you comfortable until the last very mile. Their platforms are cushioned-plus-contoured to keep your feet feeling secure and supported (the adjustable slingback straps achieve the same outcome), but the real star of the show is the gilded toe ring detail on each shoe. Evoking the goddess trend for 2025, toe ring sandals were spotted on runways from Giuseppe Zanotti to Tod’s and are part of the larger push for making thong sandals more high-class.
You don’t have to own $900-plus flip-flops from The Row to tap into the cultural obsession, though. These under-$150 babies are just as applause-worthy when it comes to their sexy aesthetic and jack-of-all-trades functionality. Wear them to the beach or for a boardwalk stroll, an in-town errand run, and an indulgent meal under the stars: inspiring many a query as to the sandals’ origins.
Price upon publish date of this article: $120
Levi’s Shrunken ’90s Western Denim Trucker Jacket
Beat your post–“Cowboy Carter” tour blues by investing in this all-American, Western-inspired trucker jacket by Levi’s, whose cropped look gives it a more modern rendering. The jacket’s two-tone mix of lighter and darker denim washes also puts a fresh twist on the classic style and will undoubtedly help you stand out this season. To take the references up a notch, wear the jacket with some color-happy cowboy boots, and make sure your Beyoncé-adjacent social media caption says something like the following: “If that ain’t country, tell me, what is?”
Price upon publish date of this article: $108
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Polka Dot Square Silk Scarf
In case you haven’t heard yet, polka dots are summer 2025’s most popular print. Need proof? The trend forecasting platform Trendalytics reported that searches for polka dot items have jumped by 260 percent in 2025 (and we’re not even midway through the year!). Considered the new neutral, polka dots offer a touch of playfulness and a hearty dose of French-girl sophistication. We’re here to tell you that incorporating them in your summer travel ‘fits doesn’t require a full-scale wardrobe overhaul. In fact, you could pay homage to the dots with something as simple as this Ralph Lauren scarf: far from a one-hit wonder, since it can moonlight as a hair accessory, a bag charm, and even a barely-there sarong over your cheeky bikini bottoms. The scarf is 100-percent silk as an added bonus, bringing enough softness to rival summer’s diffused sunset light.
Price upon publish date of this article: $52
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Meet the Author
Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on trending new products and brands, including those found at Nordstrom.
