This summer, I’m shopping on a budget, but I refuse to sacrifice my elegant style sensibilities in the process. I found the best rich-looking warm-weather finds at
Zara. The chic, affordable retailer is my hack for nailing the balance between looking expensive and saving my hard-earned money; I’m letting you in on my favorite editor-approved secret.
Zara’s new summer collection is downright massive, so I spent a few hours this morning scrolling through hundreds of pieces to curate a list of 29 must-haves that are bound to sell out quickly. They include the perfect embroidered blouses, a few lightweight summer knits to replace your chunky winter sweaters, and enough wedding guest-friendly dresses to prep you for every event you have coming up. Plus, there are plenty of trendy boho finds, chic sandals, and butter yellow favorites I personally plan to live in.
Keep scrolling to shop the cutest, most affordable Zara summer clothes I can’t stop thinking about. Here’s to upgrading your closet this season.
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Flowy Skirt With Belt
This crinkled skirt has a built-in
boho-inspired belt for easy styling.
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Balloon Combination Dress
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Leather Shoulder Bucket Bag
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100% Linen Fitted Blazer Zw Collection
Fitted blazers are so chic.
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Satin Halter Midi Dress
We just found your favorite wedding guest dress in a calming shade of
butter yellow.
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Wide Sleeve Knit Sweater
I love how floaty this pale pink dress is.
Basque-waisted gowns are trending, and this top can give you the same look.
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Embroidered Open Back Top
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Asymmetric Leather Flat Sandals
If you love a trendy sandal but don’t want to wear
flip-flops, consider this pair.
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Zw Collection Flowy Shirt
A subtle sheer blouse is the perfect date-night piece.
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Gathered Leather Mules
I’m slowly swapping my regular
ballet flats for mules, and this pair is proof.
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Padded Running Shoes
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Mesh Mary Jane Sneakers
Ballerina-style sneakers are the controversial
sneaker trend I can’t stop thinking about.
If your wardrobe is missing a
mesh flat-sneaker hybrid, I found your perfect pair.
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Short Sleeve Knit Polo Top
This cheery butter-yellow top feels sporty and chic all at once. Style it with
track pants to drive the aesthetic home.
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Trf Mid-Rise Baggy Balloon Jeans
Why rely on neutral-hued
linen pants when you can wear this bright pair?
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Zw Collection Embroidered Openwork Blouse
Coachella may have just ended, but I have my sights set on wearing this boho-inspired top for the remainder of summer.
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Metallic Buckle Clogs
These mules are perfect for those who love the appearance of standard clogs like the ones above but prefer to avoid the chunky platform.
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Linen Blend Wide Leg Pants
Tailored linen pants are the secret to a great summer work outfit.
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Floral Print Ruffled Top
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Satin Finish Polka Dot Slingback Pumps
Polka dots remain trendy, and this pair of mules effortlessly integrates the print into your wardrobe.
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Fringed Embroidered Skirt
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Zw Collection Short Ruffled Dress
This top can easily double as a mini dress.
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Floral Print Long Dress
This dress is perfect for a summer garden party.
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Washed Asymmetric T-Shirt