The Buyer's Eye
Trend reports, shopping advice, and product comparisons filtered through a former buyer's expertise on what’s truly worth buying.
Buying Guide Blouses: 10 Things a Former Buyer Checks Before She Buys
Use this buying guide blouses to find blouses that fit, last, and earn their cost per wear. A former Nordstrom buyer sha...
Affordable vs Expensive Fashion: Where to Spend, Where to Save
Affordable vs expensive fashion isn't about the price tag. A former Nordstrom buyer shares where to save, where to splur...
How to Spot Quality Clothes Before You Buy
How to spot quality clothes before you buy: fabric density, seam allowances, buttonholes, and care labels — straight fro...
The Trend Report 2026: What's Worth Your Money and What to Skip
The trend report 2026 is here. A former Nordstrom buyer breaks down which trends are worth it, what to skip, and how to ...
Best Value Clothing Items: What a Former Nordstrom Buyer Actually Buys
Best value clothing items aren't the cheapest ones. They're the pieces with the lowest cost per wear. A former Nordstrom...
The 2025 Sweater Buying Guide: How to Buy a Sweater You'll Actually Wear
This sweater buying guide covers fiber, fit, cost-per-wear, and where to shop. Plus, how to wash and store your knits so...
Fashion Trends to Skip in 2025: What a Former Nordstrom Buyer Says to Leave on the Rack
Fashion trends to skip in 2025, from micro shorts to low rise jeans. A former Nordstrom buyer explains why these are a w...
Jeans Comparison Worth Buying: A Buyer's Honest Guide
A jeans comparison worth buying doesn't have to be complicated. See how fit, construction, and cost per wear decide whic...
What to Buy Fall Season: The Real List
What to buy fall season, from a former Nordstrom buyer: the jackets, sweaters, and boots worth your money, plus honest c...