If I’m being honest, I check Zara’s new-in section often (read: every day). I tell myself that it’s an integral part of my job and that it’s easier to keep on top of the new happenings at Zara if I take a small amount of time to do so regularly (as opposed to a once-in-a-while deep dive). The truth is I’m a little bit obsessed.
I don’t spend frivolously at Zara (or anywhere, for that matter). I give every potential purchase, be it a £26 shirt or an £800 Toteme coat, the same consideration. I ask myself: Is it worth it? Do I need it? Will it work with pieces I already own? And I really need this sort of self-control when I head onto Zara because it is all too tempting to fall into bad shopping habits when everything is so affordable and feels so current. This is why I try to stick to expensive-looking, somewhat timeless pieces from Zara—pieces I know I’ll wear often and can justify investing in.
So what do I consider Zara’s most expensive-looking items? It differs with each drop. Now, I find myself drawn to its palette of neutrals—beiges, bright whites, earthy hues, and of course, the most expensive-looking shade of them all: black. Fabrications are also a key component in Zara’s more premium aesthetic. I think it creates the strongest broderie pieces—an embroidery technique that always looks high-end and a bit French—on the high street.
Scroll on to see my edit of expensive-looking spring Zara items, and hopefully, you’ll see something you like.
Shop My Edit of the 15 Most Expensive-Looking Zara Items
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Zw Collection Poplin Pleated Dress
So elegant, yet easy to throw on.
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Flat Sandals With Detail
The perfect addition to jeans and skirts this spring.
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Striped Knit Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
Add a fresh feel to any look with this elevated polo shirt.
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Flat Leather Ballet Flats
I love the V shape of these.
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Cut-Out Strappy Midi Dress
I find navy to be so much chicer than black.
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Embroidered Flare Midi Skirt
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Straight-Leg Cotton Trousers
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Zw Collection Check Jacket
This jacket will immediately dress up your basics.
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Contrast Leather Sandals
I just bought these for fear of them selling out.
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Zw Collection Satin Shirt With Fireman Clasps
This could easily pass for a designer piece.
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Zw Collection Textured Check Jacket
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Fitted Blazer Zw Collection
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Oversize Fine Knit Jumper
Keep this light knit close to have for spring layering.
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Lace-Up Flat Sandals
There’s something so elevated about suede sandals.
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Jacquard Fireman Clasp Blazer Zw Collection
This feels like a vintage find.
Shop More Expensive-Looking Zara Items
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High-Waist Wide-Leg Linen Blend Trousers
Indigo trousers are so elevated.
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High-Heel Sandals With Metal Detail
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Zw Collection Linen Lace-Up Top
This is already in my basket.
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Zw Collection Wide-Leg High-Waist Jeans
You’ll get so much wear out of these.
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Puff Sleeve Top Zw Collection
The sleeves are everything.
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Cardigan With Puff Sleeves
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Embroidered Poplin Mini Dress
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Linen Blend Blouse With Polo Collar
The perfect white blouse.
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Zw Collection Linen Blend Midi Dress
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Straight Fit Blazer With Shoulder Pads and Two Buttons
Pair with linen trousers and sandals for a fresh spring look
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Zw Collection Linen Blend Trousers
An easy, relaxed pair of linen trousers.
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Zw Collection Mid-Waist Cigarette Jeans
Cigarette jeans are so timeless.
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Striped Poplin Shirt With Darts
Cinch waist shirts are the perfect twist on classic tailoring.
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Asymmetric Rustic Top
This whole set is so sleek.
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Wide Darted Trousers
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Shirt With Cutwork Embroidery
Pretty, delicate and in my basket.
A midi dress is such an easy throw-on in spring.
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Zw Collection Buttoned Jacket
There’s something innately elegant about a collarless jacket.
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Textured Knit Cardigan
Mix and match this co-ord throughout spring, summer and beyond.

