This Is What a French, a British, and an American Person Would Each Buy at Zara
The reach that Zara has across the globe will never fail to impress. The brand's offering is plentiful due to its ability to cater to a variety of climates and aesthetics, all the while providing an excellent curation of the latest trends. Thanks to that international appeal, it's always fun to see what fashion people from across the globe would add to their carts. In turn, I get cool outfit inspiration to guide my upcoming purchases.
In anticipation of my latest Zara haul, I looked to three of my favorite Instagram fashion muses from the style capitals in France, England, and America. Each city exudes a unique energy that I can't get enough of. Paris is all about chic, elevated basics, London is all about bold color and printed pieces with an edge, while New York City is all about downtown-cool essentials like a leather trench coat. Ahead, check out 12 stylish outfit ideas that can be re-created with the latest collection from Zara.
French
I turned to Emmanuelle Koffi for pointers on what the lovely ladies of France might have their eyes on this season. Get ready to see outfits full of chic, elevated basics.
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A neutral shirt jacket is great for layering, especially for fall and winter.
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Whether you're wearing it on a date or to a holiday party, this black minidress is a winner.
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Here's another great pair of black jeans that have endless styling possibilities.
These sharp over-the-knee boots can be worn with everything from jeans to pretty dresses.
British
My British pick for this story was none other than Lucy Williams. This stylish It girl is known for her incredibly cool looks that reflect London's edgy-meets-whimsical fashion vibes.
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This ruched dress is another great option for re-creating Lucy's look above.
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I can't believe these faux-leather pants are $50.
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Upgrade your usual black-blazer looks with a leather blazer.
American
America is a vast country with a variety of styles, so I decided to narrow in on Chrissy Rutherford and her quintessential New York City aesthetic.
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Who said slim-leg jeans don't have a place in the rotation this season?
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A long black leather jacket is guaranteed to give you cool-girl status.
Next up: I Predict This Coat Trend Is Going to Dominate Soon, and I'm Always Right
Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently the shopping updates editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.
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