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I'm a Former Nordstrom Buyer—These Are the 8 Fall Trends I Care About, Period

By Swedan Margen

I'm a Former Nordstrom Buyer—These Are the 8 Fall Trends I Care About, Period

As a former Nordstrom buyer and content creator (you may know her from So Susie), Susie Wright has and continues to be tuned into seasonal staples that can upgrade a wardrobe. For fall 2025, Wright has a few key silhouettes on her radar that she's eager to incorporate into her stylish looks.

Below you'll find the list of the fall 2025 trends Wright cares about the most to provide style and shopping inspiration. You'll find everything from a coveted outerwear style to the denim cut she's going to wear on repeat. Yes, there's also a range of shopping recommendations if something catches your eye. Keep scrolling for more.

1. Stand-Collar Jacket

What a former Nordstrom buyer wears for fall 2025

On Wright: Sanctuary jacket

"The minute I spotted the cool Chloé jacket that was seen all over the runways, I knew I'd need to find a version to recommend. So when this one appeared, I snatched it up! I love the stand collar and the puff-sleeve detail—so chic." — Wright

Palisades Organic Cotton Blend Ripstop Jacket

prAna

Palisades Organic Cotton Blend Ripstop Jacket

Suede Leather Bomber Jacket With Pockets

ZARA

Suede Leather Bomber Jacket With Pockets

Clay Leather Jacket

AllSaints

Clay Leather Jacket

SANCTUARY, Charlotte Tencel Jacket

SANCTUARY

Charlotte Tencel Jacket

Thea Balloon Sleeve Rain Jacket

Apparis

Thea Balloon Sleeve Rain Jacket

Suri Showerproof Jacket

Barbour

Suri Showerproof Jacket

2. Barrel-Leg Jeans

What a former Nordstrom buyer wears for fall 2025

On Wright: Madewell jeans

"You'll be surprised at how this denim will update everything in your closet! Whether you wear them now with sandals or later with boots, your styling options are endless." — Wright

The Balloon Jean

Madewell

The Balloon Jean

Good Extreme Super High Waist Barrel Jeans

Good American

Good Extreme Super High Waist Barrel Jeans

Arellia Barrel Leg Jeans

PAIGE

Arellia Barrel Leg Jeans

Good Luck Barrel Jeans

Free People

Good Luck Barrel Jeans

Bonnie Raw Hem High Waist Barrel Jeans

7 For All Mankind

Bonnie Raw Hem High Waist Barrel Jeans

3. Lace-Trimmed Skirt

What a former Nordstrom buyer wears for fall 2025

On Wright: Dôen skirt

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