As we enter the final chapter of summer, I’m starting to think about the small but strategic swaps that will take my wardrobe from high summer into early autumn. I’m not quite ready to retire my linen dresses and sandals just yet, but I am craving pieces with a little more longevity—and naturally, Zara was my first port of call.
One scroll through the new-in section confirmed that the retailer is in exactly the same mindset. Pretty blouses are plentiful, and are the kind you can wear with shorts now before switching to jeans and tailored trousers when temperatures drop. I also tried the much-talked-about frog-fastening blouse, which I’m planning to wear with satin shorts on holiday before styling it with denim back in London.
Speaking of denim, Zara has seriously delivered this season. Great-fitting jeans make up a sizeable part of the collection, spanning classic blue washes, summery ecru and silhouettes that feel polished enough to wear well into autumn. Elsewhere, jackets are quietly creeping back into the new-in section, with funnel-neck shapes and heritage checks offering the first hint of the season ahead.
Of course, with another heatwave on the horizon, I’m certainly not abandoning summer dressing altogether. Linen dresses, lightweight separates and easy warm-weather staples still deserve their place in my wardrobe, which is precisely why this latest Zara drop feels so well timed. These are pieces you can wear right now, but crucially, won’t feel redundant the moment September arrives.
Keep scrolling to see the Zara pieces I tried on—and the ones I’d genuinely recommend adding to your wardrobe.
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The viral Zara shirt you’ve see all over your feed.
If you’re looking for denim that bridges the gap between summer and autumn, start here.
This is one of the prettiest blouses I’ve spotted at Zara all season.
Cutwork embroidery instantly makes a summer dress feel more special.
These are exactly the sort of trousers I’d pair with a simple tank and sandals now, before adding a lightweight knit come autumn.
This is selling fast, and for good reason.
The frog-fastening combined with the sleek halterneck silhouette, this dress feels minimal yet interesting enough to make an impact.
The first piece that’s really making me think about autumn.
So French-coded.
Add a blouse and sleek flats for an effortlessly polished look.
The rich navy hue is so expensive-looking.
Proof that you can wear linen through autumn as well.
The funnel-neck jacket is back for autumn 2026.
A great transitional dress you can wear to the office.
Zara’s denim is seriously strong right now. This baggy pair has just the right amount of slouch without overwhelming the silhouette.
The sculptural wedge and slingback silhouette make these an elegant way to introduce it whilst temperatures are still warm.
I’m loving the return of lingerie-inspired details, and these satin shorts are such an elegant way to tap into the trend.
Zara does sleek accessories best.
Another example of Zara doing elevated blouses exceptionally well.
