31 Gorgeous Zara Items That Look Expensive But Are Actually Wildly Affordable
There’s something particularly pleasing about stumbling upon an expensive-looking item that’s very affordable. I’m always combing through top-retailer’s websites hunting for those stand-out pieces with a luxe feel. Zara seems to always have pieces that fit the bill, and my latest deep-dive proved this notion to be correct. If you’ve been wanting to refresh your closet with styles that have that “rich” vibe, then you’ve come to the right place.
I’ve hand-picked styles from Zara’s newest arrivals that give off all things elevated and sophisticated. Ahead you can expect a mix of on-trend styles and stunning finds with a classic feel. From the most beautiful trousers to chic accessories, I’ve highlighted many beautiful finds with most of them sitting at under-$150 pricepoint. Keep scrolling to uncover my finds. There’s more than one reason to hit “add to cart.”
There's something about white jeans that makes every outfit look more expensive.
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Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.
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