Black, brown, gray, perhaps the occasional navy blue. You likely cycle through all of these solid neutrals come autumn. But for fall 2026, one pattern in particular is emerging as the ultimate staple, and no matter what the color combo, it's worth building an outfit around.
Yes, I'm talking about stripes—especially in the form of those sporty pieces that bring a sense of collegiate cool to your wardrobe. The vibe is rugbycore meets retro academia (how seasonally appropriate), and it can be found in abundance at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
The highly anticipated savings event is our annual opportunity to score fresh fall styles at a discount, and it's on this summer through Aug. 9. While that may sound like plenty of time to peruse the lineup of preppy striped picks, the best styles—including a rugby-inspired polo even Taylor Swift wouldn’t be able to resist—probably won’t stay in stock for long. So if you're planning to embrace stripes as your neutral du jour, take my advice and shop the five styles below ASAP.
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