30 Random Items That Are Zara-Level Good

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Why write a story that references Zara but doesn't actually include it, you ask? Because if you're anything like me, you get stuck in shopping ruts, heading to the same retailers over and over again without ever branching out. For me, that store is Zara, and whenever I am on the hunt for new yet affordable pieces, that's pretty much the only place I go. While there's nothing wrong with that, it does limit me, and I can attest to never regretting sleuthing on other affordable retailers for the latest and greatest hidden gems. 

Zara lovers, if you're still with me but also still a little skeptical, don't abandon me just yet. Ahead, I have shopped out a hearty assortment of fun summer finds from places like H&M, Shopbop, and & Other Stories (just to name a few) that are just as good as Zara. From breezy dresses to wear-with-everything sandals, get ready for a fun and cheap summer shopping guide to the newest pieces I am currently loving. 

Editorial Director

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.