Every fashion-lover knows exactly one thing to be true: Clothes from Zara are truly the glue that holds any trendy wardrobe together. The best thing about Zara is that, despite how high-end their pieces look IRL, many of their cutest items are priced at—or well below!—the $50 mark. Splurge? What for?! Don’t mind me while I fill up my cart with tons of cute and affordable Zara pieces just in time for the warmer weather.
When it comes to shopping the season’s hottest trends as they happen, there’s really no better site than Zara’s. Yes, it can be a bit difficult to navigate, but the hunt is always so worth it in the end. Someone please tell me I don’t need another sweater vest or matching short set because I’m one click away from adding them into my cart.
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Me (and my credit card balance) are stuck in a constant battle these days: To buy or not to buy? I actively have to try to not purchase every single thing I see on Zara’s website, because I really don’t need any more clothes, but their prices are pretty damn hard to beat. I mean, where else on the web can you find a great new swimsuit or a classic LBD for under $30? Show me the receipts!!
Some people practice self-care by soaking in bubble baths or doing a face mask after a long day. I, however, practice it by shopping for reasonably-priced items online. It’s how I de-stress! Try it out—you just may find it works wonders for you, too. Read on to see a few of my favorite pieces from Zara priced under $50 that you can shop right now.
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Gingham Shorts
These gingham shorts will make you look like a summery table cloth in the best way possible and they’re reasonably priced at $39.90. Earn bonus fashion points by styling them with the matching crop top.
Box Pleat Jumpsuit Dress
Little white dresses are the epitome of perfect summer dressing. This pleated mini dress contains a surprising detail: a pair of shorts! Prepare for a summer free of accidental wardrobe malfunctions in this affordable frock.
Satin Effect Mini Skirt
You’ll no doubt see me wearing this green satin mini skirt as soon as we can all go out dancing again. Not only is the color super on-trend for spring and summer, but it would also totally work over tights in the fall and winter.
Ruffled Knit Vest
Zara is selling a ton of pieces in this vibrant orange color, but this sweater vest is hands-down my favorite item in the vivacious hue. The ruffles make this grandpa-inspired piece just a tad more feminine.
Tied Printed Bikini Top
Zara is also really killing it with their swim collection this season, as evidenced by this patterned bikini top. The printed (and reversible!) matching bottoms are just as fun, but I would even style this top with a more simple option in a coordinating color.
The New Daddy Full Length Jeans
I feel like all of Zara’s jeans are going totally viral right now. This super high-waisted pink pair is definitely out of the ordinary, but I plan on rocking them this summer nonetheless.
Textured Asymmetric Swimsuit
This brown one-piece checks all the boxes. One-shoulder design? Yep. A high-rise cut on the leg? Of course! The season’s most unexpected trendy color? Obviously. This is a must-buy if you’re headed somewhere warm this season.
Striped Poplin Top
I think we’ve already established that I’m a massive fan of matching sets because they are so damn easy to style. This striped top could totally work on its own or with the coordinating midi skirt, so buy either piece—or maybe just get both.
Cut Out Midi Dress
Dresses with cutouts are one of the season’s biggest trends—and for good reason! They are so flattering. This black option with fun peephole detail is priced at under $30 and is super simple, so I can guarantee that you’ll get tons of wear out of it.
Snaps Ribbed Swimsuit
We all could use a new black swimsuit, right? This ribbed suit has a low-cut design and additional buttons for the option to show even more skin. Layer it under a mini skirt or a pair of linen shorts for a beach-to-lunch look.
A previous version of this article was originally published February 2019.
