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WHAT I BOUGHT AT ZARA LAST MONTH
Zara is my favorite kind of treasure hunt. There’s a lot of time spent scrolling, and you have to be willing to dig. It requires stamina. But when it’s good, it’s really good.
I peruse it weekly (occupational hazard) – not for trends, not for volume – but for the pieces that can stand next to the best things in my closet and not flinch. Right now, that shortlist is strong: from the best basics (I bought this both colors) and elevated essentials to sharp outerwear and one-and-done dresses I’ll be wearing from now through the end of summer.
Below, a peek at my most recent buys and what’s currently in my cart.
POPLIN SHIRT WITH POCKETS
The cut is clean, the pocket keeps it relaxed, and the fabric has that sharp, borrowed-from-the-boys feel that always reads expensive.
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SIDE SASH DRESS
There’s something softly Grecian about this one – the drape, the way the silhouette moves. It feels statuesque without trying to be dramatic. The brown color is very of-the-moment and will look so good with loads of gold jewelry – think: an arm full of bangles or extra large hoop earrings.
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SHORT HIGH-NECK TRENCH COAT
This is the kind of outerwear Zara does exceptionally well – directional, but still wearable. The pop of orange adds a cool detail.
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POPLIN GODET DRESS
My kind of warm-weather dress: simple, effortless, and just enough swish in the skirt to make it feel special.
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GINGHAM CHECK SHIRT DRESS
Gingham can go very picnic, very quickly. This one doesn’t. The tailored shirt shape keeps it sharp, and the scale of the check feels grown-up rather than sweet. Style it with your favorite flat sandals and a pair of sunnies.
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SLEEVELESS T-SHIRT
This is the kind of basic that earns its keep all summer. The U-neck is flattering without being fussy, and the simplicity is exactly the point.
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PLEATED POPLIN DRESS
This is Zara at its best – clean, architectural, and super chic. The crisp poplin and pleating give it structure. I will be wearing this with flat sandals all summer (and beyond) long.
STRIPED MIDI SHIRT DRESS
This is that effortless, throw-on-and-go piece that still looks considered. The vertical stripe keeps it crisp, and the shirt silhouette gives it structure without feeling stiff.
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