When it comes to shopping for high street items that look expensive, Zara never fails to impress me. Whilst I find other stores can be inconsistent with fit and sizing, Zara manages to create high-quality items that have the perfect blend of trendy relevance and timeless appeal.
I've found myself turning to the brand more and more this year, most recently to create an expensive-looking summer wardrobe. In my search, I couldn't help but notice just how many chic summer dresses the brand currently has to offer. From trending prints to minimal silhouettes, I discovered so many dresses in Zara's August new-in that I'm considering investing in this season. And luckily for me (and my bank account!), Zara covers the lot.
Now, we all know that Zara carries a lot of different products on their website which can feel overwhelming, so to make things easier, I've narrowed down the search to five elegant dress styles that feel fresh for 2025 but also won't date in your wardrobe in the years to come.
Keep scrolling to discover the five dress trends that I'll be buying from Zara for summer 2025.
5 Summer 2025 Dress Trends Zara Has Mastered
1. Polka Dot Dresses
Style Notes: Polka dots are everywhere at the moment. From pretty blouses to slinky slip skirts, fashion people just cannot get enough of this print. My personal favourite to wear the trend? Dresses, of course. Polka dot dresses feel fresh for 2025 but the vintage-inspired print also feels very timeless.
This won't stick around for long.
The cowl neck immediately elevates this spotted number.
Steer away from the classic black with this fun olive green.
The ultimate wedding guest dress.
2. Square Neck Dresses
Style Notes: We all know that Zara loves a trend, but sometimes keeping things classic is the best. I've noticed that Zara is creating a lot of pared-back dresses in timeless hues, with only one significant detail–a flattering square neckline. There's just something about it that looks extremely elegant, no matter the shape or length of the dress.
This went straight into my basket.
I'd wear this with ballet pumps in the day, and slingback kitten heels for evenings.
Pale yellow is back for 2025.
The perfect work dress.
3. White Broderie Dresses
Style Notes: Nothing says summer like white broderie and Zara has plenty of options for summer 2025. I'm usually partial to a midi length, but I've also spotted a number of cute mini styles that I'll be buying for my summer holidays.
How chic is this?
Wear with suede sandals now and swap these out for knee-high boots come autumn.
The boho dress of dreams. Style with a suede wedge and call it a look.
This genuinely looks like so many designer options I've spotted.
4. Denim Dresses
Style Notes: Denim dresses are all over Zara's new-in section, and for great reason. Typically rendered in an indigo wash and available in everything from puff-sleeve minis to flare skirt midis, a denim dress will immediately elevate your look.
This is sure to earn you loads of compliments.
A more pared-back silhouette like this one above will make the colour feel easier to wear.
Obsessed with the puff sleeves on this.
A lighter flowy iteration for everyday wear.
5. Scarf-Detail Dresses
Style Notes: Scarf dresses are another style that feels so timeless yet very on-trend for 2025. This season Zara has taken the elegant trend to a new level with European-inspired prints and patterns that are perfect for a holiday or a summer event here on home soil.
This makes me want to go on an Italian getaway.
I'm obsessed with the chocolate brown.
Tick off two trends in one with the polka-dot scarf dress.
Something a little sultrier.
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