I’m a Gen Z Editor— 6 Summer Trends I’m Buying during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

By wazup on July 18, 2024 Comments Closed / 26 views

Woman wearing white tank top, blue bucket hat, and wide leg jeans shopping on phone.

Do you hear that in the distance? It’s our editors practically all pulling out their credit cards at once. That’s right—the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is finally here, and as expected, we’ve already collectively spent hundreds of dollars.

As a Gen Z editor (and one of the youngest at Who What Wear!), I know a thing or two about what trends fashion people between the ages of 18 and 25 are obsessed with. Whether I see them IRL during a “research trip” (aka dillydallying) in the Lower East Side or via my TikTok algorithm, there are six summer trends already taking over my brain and online cart this summer.

From classic ballet flats to ultra-baggy Gen Z–approved jeans, these six Gen Z summer trends are the moment right now, and thanks to Nordstrom, they’re all deeply discounted during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Run—don’t walk—to get them before they sell out.

Colorful Sneakers

A fun, sporty pop of color will instantly elevate any outfit, according to Gen Zer. Just look at all of the trending sneakers over the last year and a half if it’s any indication of the bright, in-your-face sneakers we love.

rag & bone

Retro Court Sneaker

New Balance

Gender Inclusive 574 Sneaker

New Balance

550 Basketball Sneaker

Cloud 5 Coast Sneaker

New Balance

574 Sneaker

New Balance

550 Basketball Sneaker

Maxi Skirts

Personally, there’s nothing more Gen Z than a flowy maxi skirt. Whether it’s a slip skirt, denim, or a cargo look, we’re all about this summer staple. Wear with your favorite white tank of choice to let the skirt do all the talking.

WAYF

Finley Satin Skirt

Madewell

Raw Hem Mid Rise Denim Midi Skirt

Good American

Cargo Midi Skirt

1.STATE

Bias Cut Midi Skirt

Joe’s

The Tulie Denim Skirt

Halogen

Rib Sweater Skirt

Wide-Leg Jeans

Everyone I know wears wide-leg jeans—Gen Z included. Big pants + short shirt are how my friends and I dress off-hours, so it’s no surprise that Nordstrom took note and discounted a ton of oversize denim styles for the Anniversary Sale.

FRAME

Barrel Leg Jeans

Wit & Wisdom

‘ab’solution Skyrise Cuffed Wide Leg Jeans

Madewell

The Perfect Vintage Patch Pocket Wide Leg Jeans

Joe’s

The Trixie Cuffed High Waist Ankle Wide Leg Jeans

PAIGE

Alexis High Waist Ankle Barrel Jeans

FRAME

Francoise Wide Leg Jeans

Ballet Flats

Is there anything easier than ballet flats? Gen Z doesn’t seem to think so. This slip-on style goes so well with miniskirts, jeans, and anything in between. It’s no wonder this French-inspired shoe silhouette is some of the first to sell out when discounts hit.