Monkey see, monkey do. That's kind of how we feel about the styling every time Zara's new arrivals come out. Not only are the pieces themselves fresh and exciting, but it's how the retailer puts them all together that really gets us shopping. And if Zara says mixing gingham and plaid is cool, well, sign us up.
It's felt like a long, long sale season (in fact, Zara's sale is still going strong), so we were pretty excited to see a fresh batch of looks on the site this week — ones that look a little more spring-y, but are just as well-styled as ever. Especially around this time of year, when winter dressing can feel a little dull, it's always nice to look forward to a change in seasons — and get our outfit-making gears turning.
Get your pen and paper ready — or rather, prepare to screenshot some (if not all) of the looks ahead. Ahead are 20 we're trying stat, and we might go as far as to say we even want the blue hair...
Give your sneakers a refresh with some classic white ankle socks.
Zara Oversized Needlecord Dress, £19.99, available at Zara.
Flared pants might not be your first choice for a hoodie, but it totally works (and so does this scrunchie).
Zara Flared Trousers, £29.99, available at Zara.
Mixing prints is 100% still a thing.
Zara Striped Trouser, £29.99, available at Zara.
Break up an all-black ensemble with a pair of bright white sandals.
Zara Wrap Skirt with Contrasting Topstitching Detail, £29.99, available at Zara.
Take note: Ankle straps over pants are about to be trending.
Zara Contrast Topstitching Shirt, £39.99, available at Zara.
Cuff those jeans, girl.
Zara Checked Tunic, £39.99, available at Zara.
Polka dots are still cool, and so are basket bags — especially together.
Zara Polka Dot Trousers, £39.99, available at Zara.
Gingham and plaid do mix.
Zara Long Check Coat, £129.00, available at Zara.
Taking this tie-front shirt tip straight into springtime.
Zara Contrasting Pleated Skirt, £49.99, available at Zara.
Tunics can be dressed up, so try one for your next going-out look.
Zara Dress with Ruffles and Pearl Beads, £29.99, available at Zara.
Zipping up your jacket gets bonus points for styling.
Zara Faux Leather Cropped Jacket, £69.99, available at Zara.
Keep those last few buttons undone.
Zara Silk Polka Dot Blouse, £69.99, available at Zara.
Pair back polka dots with extra-oversized denim.
Zara Polka Dot Bodysuit, £29.99, available at Zara.
Three words: Glasses. Over. Hair.
Zara Blouse with Contrasting Topstitching, £29.99, available at Zara.
What to wear under your plaid dungarees? More plaid, obviously.
Zara CHECKED DUNGAREES, £49.99, available at Zara.
Silky skirt + chunky sweater = instant win.
Zara Long Asymmetric Skirt, £19.99, available at Zara.
Coloured tights are in full swing.
Zara Long Ribbed Dress, £19.99, available at Zara.
It's okay to let your pants drag across the floor.
Zara Houndstooth Trousers, £69.99, available at Zara.
Try this: sweater-under-a-T-shirt-under-a-blazer with the sleeves scrunched up. Yes.
Zara Black Skinny Jeans, £29.99, available at Zara.
Hoodies with pencil skirts are totally fair game.
Zara Skirt with Bow Detail, £25.99, available at Zara.
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