I Spent 2 Hours in Zara’s Changing Rooms So You Don’t Have to—These 5 Items Made It Worth It

If you were to peek inside my wardrobe, you’d find an unapologetically high Zara-to-everything-else ratio. But I’m far from alone. Ask any fashion editor, stylist or influencer where their elevated basics are from, and more often than not, Zara will be in the mix thanks to its directional pieces that slot effortlessly into a real wardrobe.

As a shopping editor, trawling countess new-in sections is part of my daily rhythm and, with Zara, that means navigating hundreds of styles to find the ones that actually matter. It’s become a bit of a personal sport—one where I can spot a dress with quiet luxury energy at 20 paces, or identify the exact pair of trousers that will end up all over Instagram by next week. And while not everything earns a place in my rotation, there’s a certain satisfaction in unearthing those under-the-radar pieces before they go viral—or worse, out of stock.