I'm not going to lie to you. Zara is usually the place I beeline to when I'm in the mood to indulge myself with a cheap and trendy buy. As I was idly scrolling through its new arrivals on my last visit, I couldn't help but notice how many chic—and timeless—staples I saw, especially pieces that looked destined for a "forever wardrobe." With a certain anti-trend, quiet-luxury aesthetic on the rise, Zara is clearly taking notes on the growing interest in paring things back and has been acting accordingly.
Once I spotted a few quiet-luxury finds, I searched all up and down the site and found a trove of items that were so chic, so luxurious, and so wealthy looking they shocked me to my very core. From the languid cream-toned trousers you'll want to skip your jeans for to the striped knits that will make you look like you just spent time on a yacht, I'm uncovering the best classic Zara shopping to buy now and wear forever.
If you don't want to live in this dress, I'll be personally offended.
Pair this with white trousers or jeans and ballet flats if you know what you're doing.
The simple black flats you'll reach for all the time.
Something about this halter top has me in an absolute chokehold.
The base to so many chic outfits.
It's giving Sofia Richie in the South of France.
Belted pants to wear with a variety of tops.
Hello, '90s wardrobe.
Stack 'em up.
Hoods just make everything better. I don't make the rules.
Buy now, wear every summer for years to come.
Sleek and oh so chic.
In case you want to look like you just walked off a yacht.
Skipping your jeans for these trousers is one of the smartest style decisions you can make.
Simple but impactful.
So much better than a plain white tank.
No one will believe you found them at Zara.
I'm such a sucker for anything striped.
When it comes to earrings, the bigger the better.
To wear with anything and everything.
Get them in every color.
Now that's a great neckline.
These slingback heels definitely won't stay in stock for long.
There's nothing more quiet luxury than an understated top.
That hardware, though.
Immediately yes.
Sexy but sophisticated.
Any brides-to-be in here?
Even jeans and a white tee will look rich when you have these on.
The set I know I'll wear multiple times a week.
I'm convinced olive green will never be out of style.
Every wardrobe needs one.
People might just assume they're Celine.
If you're wearing this dress, I know you get it.
Wear this with trousers and kitten heels for a chic night-out look.
Believe me—this looks even better IRL.
Simple stunners.
Maxi hemlines are the moment.
Release your inner French girl.
The surprising dress trend I'm suddenly so into.
So pretty.
It's all about the back.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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