Each summer, the same quest starts again: find the perfect dressthe one that checks all the boxes (flattering, light, well cut) without exploding the budget. Good news: we found it. Or rather, they: Zara Strong this season with a selection of summer-style summer dresses, so much so that they would swear that they are straight out of a creative showroom. However, their price remains very accessible, and that is what makes them irresistible.
The tulle dress which seems straight out of a parade
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Impossible to believe that a dress so spectacular costs less than 50 euros. With its aerial volume, its transparency games and its mixture of textures (organza, tulle, satin), this midday dress checks all the boxes of a high -end model. We immediately think of the sharp creations of Molly Goddard or Simone Rocha. The Empire Cup underlines the waist, the sleeves add drama, and the superposition of materials creates a stunning couture effect. Worn with golden sandals and jewelry earrings, it clearly has its small effect.
Embroidery worthy of a creator cloakroom
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The ZARA ZWRA collection is known for its more worked pieces, and this embroidered dress is the perfect example. Refined English embroidery, heart collar, generous but balanced volume: everything in this dress breathes mastery. The kind of room that could be confused with a dress signed Isabel Marant or Chloé, especially once associated with braided leather sandals. We also imagine this dress very well in a chic vacation setting, a basket in hand, the sunset in the background.
The retro polka dot dress which seems straight from Cannes
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If you like the vintage look at the Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, this dress is for you. Its white pea print on a black background, its halter collar knotted in the neck, its slightly flared fluid skirt … everything evokes the 1950s, Riviera version. Fluid material and impeccable cut reinforce this impression of effortless elegance. It is self-sufficient, but still gains impact with a blurring bun, a red mouth and oversized glasses. The illusion is total: we would swear that it comes from a high-end ready-to-wear brand specializing in retro chic.
The little white dress with a twist couture
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Minimalist, but with this small detail that changes everything. This short white dress seems a priori very simple, but the knots that adorn the straps and the slightly trapeze structure give it an ultra -fashionable look. It evokes the sober and elegant cuts of a Jacquemus or a The Row, but at a mini price. Perfect for a dinner in town or a chic event, it becomes even more sophisticated with Slingback pumps and a rigid bag. A reinvented basic that makes all the difference.
Linen asymmetry which evokes the silhouettes of the parades
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Linen is the noble matter of summer, but rarely as well cut. Here, Zara offers an asymmetrical midday dress with a perfect fall, both structured and fluid. The offbeat neckline brings a real fashion twist, while remaining very sober. This is typically the kind of dress you would see in a Scandinavian creator lookbook: elegant, refined, timeless. It goes well with flat leather sandals as with heels, depending on the occasion. Difficult to believe that it costs less than 50 euros as it is well thought out.
