I'm a Fashion Editor in NYC—These Are the Pre-Fall Zara Items I'd Actually Buy
Today, for the first time all year, I said, "It literally feels like fall outside." Yes, it's only August 1, and I know I sound dramatic. Still, after the heat wave we've just had in NYC, 70-degree weather feels like a full-on seasonal shift, and I mean that earnestly.
Just a couple weeks ago, I wasn't ready for summer to end, but I'm suddenly wanting change. This in-between time—when summer's almost over but fall hasn't quite started—can make it hard to know how to shop. That's why I usually take an anti-trend approach, focusing on seasonless staples and transitional pieces I can wear across the months. Lately, though, I've been starting to browse for things that are specific to cooler weather too: trench coats, cashmere sweaters, tights, ballet flats, Mary Janes, loafers—the classics.
I scrolled through Zara's pre-fall items, and these are the pieces actually worth seeing, from midi dresses to turtlenecks.
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Sweater With Wool 50th Anniversary
I can't wait to start wearing my turtlenecks again.
This burgundy is so good.
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Halter Tie Midi Dress
I love a halter-tie dress.
Zw Collection
Halter Maxi Dress
Zara's ZW Collection is an editor favorite.
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Flowy Ruffled V-Neck Midi Dress
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Strapless Poplin Dress
This strapless dress is cute.
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Straight Smooth Knit Skirt
We can finally start wearing knitwear soon.
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Satin Kitten Heel Sandals
I keep seeing satin kitten-heel sandals on TikTok.
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Short Sleeve Basic Knit Top
A basic you can wear over and over.
Zw Collection
Poplin Midi Skirt
I have a long cotton skirt I wear all the time.
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Sweater With Wool and Silk 50th Anniversary
This slip dress comes in black as well.
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Short Sleeve Knit Polo Top
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Plain Knit Boat Neck Top
