The August Nordstrom Capsule: 7 New Arrivals Worth Building Around
Starting this August, I’m sharing a new Nordstrom Capsule each month. I start with what’s new at Nordstrom and build a capsule using my Capsule Wardrobe Formula. Every piece is selected for its flattering fit, modern style, versatility, and the outfit ideas it inspires. Then I layer in affordable quality brands and unexpected fashion finds that stretch the capsule even further.
If you’ve followed the Nordstrom 6 over the past six years, you’ll recognize the process.
My goal is to save you from decision fatigue by showing you exactly what to buy and how to wear it.
The 7-Piece Capsule
This month’s capsule started with one striped cashmere sweater in blue, brown, and ivory. Those three colors became the foundation for everything else.
Every other piece is selected for its flattering fit, modern style, versatility, and the outfit ideas it inspires.
Trust your instinct. Let it become your inspiration.
The Sweater That Inspired the Capsule
This striped cashmere sweater was the first piece I chose, and everything else fell into place from there. The blue, brown, and ivory color story became the foundation for the entire capsule.
It comes in three dreamy color combinations, and I guarantee each one will inspire a completely different wardrobe. That’s why I always tell you to trust your instinct. Let it become your inspiration. Start with the piece you can’t stop thinking about, then build your color story around it.
Cashmere might sound like a fall purchase, but this is one of those layers you’ll wear almost year-round. Drape it over your shoulders on cool summer mornings, tie it around your waist when the afternoon warms up, and wear it as your favorite lightweight sweater all fall and winter.
This isn’t just a beautiful sweater. It’s the piece that inspired the entire capsule.
Ivory Jeans
The jeans that have quietly found their way into the last five capsules I built are finally available in ivory.
They’re also the jeans that fit everyone. The fabric is comfortable from the first wear, they hold their shape all day, and the back pockets are placed to flatter so many different body types. The soft ivory color makes them even more versatile from season to season than stark white.
Cropped Jean Jacket
My New Wardrobe Checklist includes a denim jacket. This version feels fresh with its cropped length, subtle stripe, and slightly exaggerated sleeves. The proportions make it the perfect shape to layer over dresses, skirts, and wide-leg pants without overwhelming the outfit. The subtle stripe also makes it an easy match for almost any denim wash, creating a modern Canadian tuxedo with just about any pair of jeans you can dream up.
Linen Peplum Tank
Brown is quietly replacing black as my favorite neutral, and this linen peplum tank is a perfect example of why. It’s just as versatile, a little softer, and pairs beautifully with the blue and ivory color story in this capsule.
Finally, a flattering top you can wear untucked. It’s fitted in all the right places, flows over your middle, and cleverly hides a tiny tummy… or the extra tacos you had on Tuesday.
Polka Dot Dress
Polka dots made my New Wardrobe Checklist 2026 Edit, and this dress is exactly why. This brown version is giving Pretty Woman in the best way.
The fit-and-flare shape makes it a true Capsule Outfit Multiplier. Wear it on its own now, add the cropped denim jacket for a more casual look, or layer a sweater over the top and suddenly it looks like you’re wearing a skirt instead of a dress.
Chocolate Raffia Bag
Colored raffia is having a moment, and this bag does it best. It reminds me of the beautiful raffia bags from Chloé and Miu Miu, but for under $100.
The rich chocolate brown pairs beautifully with the entire capsule and feels more unexpected than the natural raffia bags we see every summer.
Kitten Heel Thong Sandals
The heeled thong sandal is the shoe that goes with everything this season. The low kitten heel is comfortable enough to wear all day, while the simple silhouette makes your legs look longer and every outfit feel a little more current.
They’re the finishing touch that pulls this entire capsule together.
Expanded Capsule
The seven pieces above make a complete capsule. This is how I’d expand it. One retailer rarely builds an entire wardrobe, so after I create the foundation with Nordstrom, I layer in affordable quality brands and unexpected fashion finds that create even more outfit ideas.
Denim Culottes
This is my favorite summer swap. If you’ve never loved traditional jean shorts, these are your answer. The longer wide-leg silhouette feels a little dressier, while the built-in 360° shaping panel creates a smooth, flattering fit.
Wrap Vest
The wrap style and beaded ties draw your eye in and create a snatched silhouette. Pair it with the ivory jeans to create an all-white outfit that’s the perfect foundation for layered looks now and into fall. When the weather cools, wear it over a silky button-up for a completely different look.
Amazon Skirt
I’ve owned this Amazon skirt for years, and I still get stopped every time I wear it. For under $40, it’s one of the best fashion finds I’ve ever added to a capsule—and proof that great style doesn’t always come with a designer price tag.
Keep this color story and make more outfits by adding a pretty summer top like these.