The Zara Fitting Room Hates to See Me Coming—11 Items I Tried and Loved This Summer (So Far)

There's no secret I am obsessed with Zara. I'll admit that over half of my closet is made up of trend-forward fashion finds from the cool and affordable retailer, and I'll always seek out my daily dose of styling inspo while I scour the site every morning. Naturally, I don't need another excuse to shop Zara, but this week I was presented with one: its massive 26,000 square foot new retail store just opened down the street from our office at The Grove in Los Angeles, and it's a fashion lover's paradise.

You'd be right in thinking I went on a shopping spree while eagerly perusing the gorgeous store. I tried a whole host of chic summer styles, which I'm excited to share with you today. From pretty dresses to effortless linen separates, keep scrolling below to see the trend-forward Zara pieces I tried and loved—and would 100% recommend adding to your wardrobe this summer.

I've been looking for a pretty white embroidered blouse to pair with my denim shorts and jeans this season (like the European fashion girls are wearing this summer)—and this one fits the bill perfectly. I love the square neckline and the adjustable drawstring waist, which adds some definition to the floaty top. A summer must-have! I recommend sizing down.

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I already know that this chic and lightweight linen maxi skirt is going to be my savior on sweltering hot summer days when I want to look chic for meetings or meet-ups. It's a chic and elevated alternative to my shorts this season.

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I am obsessed with this black silky camisole. It looks and feels incredibly luxurious, it falls on the body beautifully, and I love the asymmetric hemline, which gives it a trend-forward touch. I'll be wearing this with white linen trousers for alfresco cocktails this summer.

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I've been eyeing this boho Chloé-inspired dress online for some time now, and it looks even better in person. Flowy, free-spirited, and effortless, it's the dress I'll reach for day or night when I want to look fashion-forward and chic, with zero effort required.

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Linen vests are ideal for looking polished and put-together in summer, and this white linen new arrival with its subtle peplum silhouette and chic high-neckline feels fresh and fashion-forward. I'll be styling it with white linen pants, skirts, and shorts this summer.

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It's a butter-yellow summer, and this chic linen dress is one elegant way of leaning into the trend. The thin spaghetti straps look so sleek, and the foldover neckline adds an elevated touch. This is perfect for upcoming daytime summer events.

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Easy matching sets are my favorite for summer, and this embroidered top and shorts are a duo I can't wait to wear on my upcoming summer vacation. The top is giving Carrie Bradshaw vibes—floaty and charming. If I'm not pairing it with capri pants this summer, I'll certainly pair it with these cool matching shorts.

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If you haven't had enough butter yellow, then this is the perfect set for you. This linen-vest–and-shorts combo, which is made to be worn together (although it can certainly be worn as separates), is effortlessly elegant and fashion-forward. Trust me—it will be an instant hit.

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I love a smattering of sequins in summer, and this ritzy top is exactly the type of thing I want to wear with white linen pants and sparkly flat sandals at sunset cocktails somewhere warm and picturesque. Wherever you wear it, it's a gorgeous top and will incite all the compliments.

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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.