Inside the Nordstrom Dressing Room | Fall 2025 Fashion for Women Over 50

Suede Jacket + Jeans

This All Saints suede jacket was too large for me in size 14, but it’s so pretty, I couldn’t resist trying it on. The shoulders are too wide for me, and I had to fold back the sleeves, but wow, it is gorgeous. Buttery soft with flattering princess sleeves that slim the torso. The simple zip front gives it a minimalistic and clean vibe.

Under it, I’m wearing an All Saints Organic Cotton tee that fits beautifully. I bought it in the denim blue color during the anniversary sale and have worn it a lot. The fabric is a nice, substantial weight in a totally classic shape. I’m wearing black here, and it’s available in several other great colors.

These Madewell straight-leg jeans are a smidge too long with flats, but would work beautifully with a low-heeled loafer, sandal, or bootie. They have a “vintage-inspired wash” (no clue what they mean by that) and 1% elastane…just enough stretch to provide ease but not feel stretchy. The website does not mention the inseam, but I’m guessing it’s around 30″.

Blazer + Striped Sweater + Wide Leg Jeans

I love the way a blazer dresses up a pair of jeans, so for this outfit, I paired a polished black blazer with a black and beige striped sweater and a pair of beige wide-leg jeans.

The Halogen Blazer is fully lined and made in a fabric blend that includes spandex, so it doesn’t feel confining. It has a single button closure, peaked lapels, and is machine washable! Hard to beat that in a structured blazer. Oh, and it also comes in 5 other colors that are marked down!

This Nic+Zoe Striped sweater is a cotton blend that’s a great weight for transitioning through the seasons. The sleeves are elbow-length, and it also comes in navy with black stripes.

I’m styling these with the Nic+Zoe Mid Rise Wide Leg Jeans that have a raw hem (easier for hemming). They’re labeled a mid-rise, but they seemed high enough for me, and I have a long torso. The soft Chamoise color is a versatile neutral that looks great with so many colors. Wear it now with white sandals and add chocolate booties when the weather cools off.

Chambray Shirt + Striped Cardigan + Black Bootcut Pants

These Nic+Zoe Demi Bootcut pants feel fabulous on. The fabric has a twill-like feel with plenty of stretch, which makes it flattering and comfortable. They do come in regular and petite, but I’m not a fan of crops when the weather cools off, so I prefer this regular, which has an inseam of 28″. These come in 4 colors and could be easily dressed up for work or dinner out, or dressed down for a comfy day while running errands.

I topped them with this classic Caslon Chambray shirt, which is available in this pale wash or a medium one. I’ve owned this exact shirt for years and find it a great staple for the wardrobe. I topped it with this slightly oversized Shaker Knit cardigan in a navy and ivory stripe. Although it has the relaxed “grandpa” style, it runs true to size. It’s 100% cotton and comes in ivory with navy or navy with ivory stripes.

Textured Knit Polo Sweater + Wide Leg Jeans

The Kut from the Kloth Wide Leg Jeans have a finished hem. YAY! I am so over frayed hems and always delighted to discover ones that are finished. These come in regular and petite lengths. They’re a relaxed style with no distressing, which again, I’m appreciating more and more these days. This 10P is a bit large on me, so they run true to size.

I’m wearing it with this Sanctuary Textured Top that has a collar and polo styling. I’m seeing a lot of this textured knit for fall at all price points. This one comes in regular and petite sizes in 4 colors. The texture makes this shirt more body-conscious than a plain top, so I suggest you size up. I went to a large petite so the sleeves would be long enough and the body would be short enough. Don’t you just love items that give us fit options?

Short-Sleeve Sweater + Straight Leg Twill Pants

This Sanctuary Short Sleeve pullover is a mixed fiber blend in a heathered oatmeal shade. The wide, short sleeves give it a distinctly modern feel and a comfortable fit. This would be hard to put under a blazer, so it’s best on its own. It also comes in a pretty powder blue.

I paired it with these Wit & Wisdom Straight leg pants in the Brindle shade. These are a cotton blend that’s lightweight enough to wear now and into fall. These come in 5 colors, with some petites depending on the shade.

Short Sleeve Sweater + Black Blazer + Bootcut Jeans

Of all the jean styles that come in and out of fashion, I find the bootcut or flare is the most universally flattering for all body silhouettes. This Itty Bitty Bootcut has a small flare, which works for all heights but is especially great for petite women. I own these, or I would have bought them. They come in regular and petite inseams.

This Scrunch Sleeve blazer is a fun alternative to a strict classic and gives it a contemporary vibe. It’s also helpful for ladies with short arms because you don’t need to get the sleeves hemmed. It’s fully lined with peaked lapels and requires dry-cleaning…but to be fair, I seldom dry-clean my black blazer unless I spill on it.

I added a Halogen Short Sleeve sweater that’s a great weight to wear on its own or layer under cardigans and jackets this fall. This comes in 8 colors and has linen in the fiber blend.

Cashmere Cardigan + Kick Flare Pant

Last but not least is this pretty blue, short-sleeve cardigan with a big price tag. I loved everything about this Frame Cashmere Cardigan, except the price :). As expected for cashmere, it’s very soft, and the two-tone soft gray edges only add to its charm.

These Rag & Bone Irona Kick Flare pants fit like a dream. They have a back zip closure, which keeps the front nice and smooth. These are a thick knit fabric with plenty of stretch, so they hold everything in place. They come in 4 colors with a 27″ inseam and a stitched front seam, which gives them a streamlined look.

Trying On Fall 2025 Trends at Nordstrom

Part of the fun of a dressing room try-on is seeing which pieces feel modern and wearable, and which ones don’t quite land. Some of these styles I could imagine working their way into my fall outfits, others not so much. But that’s what makes a Nordstrom dressing room try-on interesting—you get a glimpse of the season ahead without committing to anything just yet.

What about you? Do you see yourself in structured blazers and wide-leg jeans this fall, or are the softer knits calling your name?