I'm a Fashion Editor in NYC—This Is What I Think You Should Shop at Zara

If you're reading this, you've likely been here: You compliment someone on what they're wearing, only to be met with the classic, "Thanks, it's from Zara."

Often—like clockwork—the person giving the compliment is surprised, thinking it looks more expensive. That got me in the mood to scroll through the brand's current inventory and look for pieces that might elicit that exact kind of interaction, one I've witnessed time and again at the office and parties.

Right now, we're in that "summer's almost over, but fall hasn't started yet" limbo. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on August 1, it feels like everyone immediately starts thinking ahead to fall. Suddenly, all I can hear is, "It's almost fall" or "Forty-five days until fall."

As we prepare for cooler weather and hopefully no more relentless flip-flopping between rain and heat waves in NYC, I've found a mix of transitional basics, chic midi dresses, and knitwear, plus a few summer pieces.

I love a pleated midi skit.

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Low Heeled Leather Sandals

Zara's shoes always surprise me.

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Oversize Trench Coat 50th Anniversary

A staple trench coat for fall.

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Ruffled Mini Flare Pants

I feel like these are going to sell out.

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Flowy Ruffled V-Neck Midi Dress

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Halter Tie Midi Dress

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Strapless Poplin Dress

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Sweater With Wool 50th Anniversary

I can't wait to wear my turtlenecks.

Polka dots aren't a trend in my eyes.

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Chunky Satin Sandals

These satin slides are fun.

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Trim Maxi Dress

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Satin Kitten Heel Sandals

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Satin Effect Long Dress

I've seen a lot of the satin-effect dresses go viral on TikTok.

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Patent Wedge Sandals

If I could walk in wedges…

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Pieced Triangle Bikini Top

I like the beads on this.

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Leather Kitten Heel Sandals

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Satin Midi Dress With Ties

For the butter-yellow lovers.

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50th Anniversary Short Dress

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Satin Effect Stitched Ballet Flats

These come in baby pink too.

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Flowy Elastic Midi Dress