The term “wardrobe staple” gets thrown around a lot, but beyond blue jeans and sweaters, a black dress is a true essential.

and casual-chic fabrics like linen and crisp cotton. After perusing Nordstrom's site this week, I found a whole host of separates, dresses, shoes, and more that embody the effortlessly chic ...

While I love summer dresses, can we just admit that fall and ... find eight great options that fit this criteria while browsing Nordstrom.