My Mom and I Have a 34 Year Age Gap, But We Both Love These 49 Winter Finds From Zara, Nordstrom, and Ref

By Swedan MargenDecember 17, 2025

When I was younger, I always thought that as I got older and developed my personal style, I would stop borrowing—or stealing—clothing from my mom. In fact, it's been quite the opposite. Now, almost 30, I leave a bag full of items when I go home, and every time she visits my apartment, she leaves with the same number of items. Despite our very different styles and a 34-year age gap, we're still able to share clothing and, at the very least, agree on what we think is chic and worth splurging on.

I'm always curious about what my mom is into fashion-wise because she used to work in the industry and is very in tune with her personal style. Recently, during the holidays, I sat down with her at the computer to browse our three favorite sites—Reformation, Nordstrom, and Zara. She added items to her digital shopping cart, and I did the same. Then we talked about what we liked. To no surprise, we shared many interests. Today, I’m sharing those finds with you—from dark-wash jeans, cashmere cardigans, and holiday dresses to expensive-looking loafers, heeled boots, and high-vamp pumps. So consider this the ultimate winter shopping guide for women ages 22 to 65. Happy browsing!

Zara Winter Finds

ZARA

100% Wool Short Coat With Scarf

On cold days when you don't want to leave your blanket and couch, wrap yourself in this blanket-like sweater and pair it with baggy pants.

Whether peeking out from a coat or a sweater, this long-sleeve shirt adds a layer of elegance.

ZARA

Zw Collection High-Waist Wide Leg Jeans

Kendall Jenner and other fashion people in L.A. and NYC keep wearing dark-wash jeans.

Instead of buying a new cashmere scarf, get yourself a knit hoodie or balaclava—it's much chicer.

Zara's faux-fur jackets get more and more expensive looking every winter.

ZARA

Zw Collection Satin Effect Lace Top

My mom doesn't like to show her arms, but she mentioned she would wear this under a lightweight jacket for dinner with friends.

ZARA

Faux Leather Straight Pants

Black leather pants are classic, but brown ones look a lot more rich.

ZARA

Suede Pointed Ballet Flats

Style with dress socks to keep your feet warm.

ZARA

Blazer With Wool Zw Collection

The high button closure and popped collar give this blazer a fresh and elegant look.

ZARA

Combination Sequin Lace Midi Dress

End your NYE outfit search here.

Everyone will think you got this bag at a vintage store in Paris.

ZARA

Combination Lingerie T-Shirt

My mom loves layered shirts, so I knew this would be in her cart.

Leggings are for more than just Pilates.

ZARA

Textured Slingback Shoes

Black slingbacks are an essential in any fashion person's wardrobe.

ZARA

Fitted Blazer With Faux Fur Collar Zw Collection

ZARA

Heathered Pencil Midi Skirt

To style with knee-high boots.

ZARA

Leather Equestrian Boot

The knee-high boots in question.

Nordstrom Winter Finds

Almina Concept

Wool V Neck Sweater

Add a pop of color to your winter wardrobe with a sweater from the brand that every NYC fashion editor can't get enough of.

Nordstrom

Heathered Wide Leg Pants

Hurry, these on-sale trousers won't be in stock for much longer.

For the past two months, these loafers have been a best-selling style on WWW.

Joe's

Faux Leather Trench Coat

Whenever I want to look stylish when wearing leggings and sneakers, I throw a leather trench coat on top.

Zella

Ultracozy Fleece Funnel Neck Top

Who doesn't love an elevated sweatshirt?

Zella

Live in High Waist Leggings

I've never spoken so highly about leggings before. These Zella ones are the best.

adidas

Tokyo Low Top Sneakers

Apparis

Blair Mid Length Recycled Polyester Pluche Faux Fur Coat

Another faux-fur coat that I can't stop thinking about.

Nordstrom

Cashmere Button-Up Cardigan

Madewell

The Perfect Vintage Wide Leg Jeans

They're called "The Perfect Vintage" jeans for a reason.

Reformation

Roberta Chelsea Boots

Style with your favorite jeans or maxi dress.

The suede is nice, but the long line of buttons are what makes this jacket.

Get this new Nordstrom sweater before everyone has it.

Reformation

Gale Bias Cut High Waist Pants

Wear these out at night with a blouse and leather jacket or on the plane with a sweater and sneakers.

This bag sits at the top of my wish list right now.

Jeffrey Campbell

Miss Maam Pointed Toe Pump

These look exactly like The Row's Liisa pumps.

Reformation Winter Finds

Reformation

Easton Cashmere Sweater

I love the thick V-neck design.

Reformation

Cary High Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans

I'm telling you, dark-wash jeans are "in."

I bought these two months ago and am so happy I did because I have gotten a lot of wear out of them. They're polished but also comfortable enough to walk around NYC in.