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.
This crinkled skirt has a built-in boho-inspired belt for easy styling.
Drop-waisted dresses are so easy to style.
Choose this bucket bag as your new summer work bag.
Fitted blazers are so chic.
We just found your favorite wedding guest dress in a calming shade of butter yellow.
Light, breezy sweaters are the secret to mastering summer workwear.
I love how floaty this pale pink dress is.
Basque-waisted gowns are trending, and this top can give you the same look.
Open-backed tops are so cute to style with baggy jeans.
If you love a trendy sandal but don't want to wear flip-flops, consider this pair.
A subtle sheer blouse is the perfect date-night piece.
I'm slowly swapping my regular ballet flats for mules, and this pair is proof.
Fire-engine red retro kicks are my weakness.
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.
This cheery butter-yellow top feels sporty and chic all at once. Style it with track pants to drive the aesthetic home.
Barrel-leg jeans have replaced every other silhouette in my rotation.
Why rely on neutral-hued linen pants when you can wear this bright pair?
Coachella may have just ended, but I have my sights set on wearing this boho-inspired top for the remainder of summer.
Everyone in NYC is wearing these fisherman sandals.
Clogs are quickly replacing jelly sandals as my favorite summer footwear trend.
These mules are perfect for those who love the appearance of standard clogs like the ones above but prefer to avoid the chunky platform.
Tailored linen pants are the secret to a great summer work outfit.
This top has a matching maxi skirt that is the stuff of wedding guest dreams.
Polka dots remain trendy, and this pair of mules effortlessly integrates the print into your wardrobe.
Fringe is one of my favorite fashion trends right now.
This top can easily double as a mini dress.
This dress is perfect for a summer garden party.
This asymmetrical top would look so effortless paired with jeans.
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