32 Expensive-Looking Zara Finds I'm Ordering Because I Like Getting Compliments

For Zara lovers, it's quite thrilling when the first of the new arrivals for fall start to trickle in. Well, good news. Fall is in full swing over at Zara, and I’ve been doing some curating. When I shop at Zara, my main priority is finding the most expensive-looking items. Truth be told, Zara does a great job of creating pieces that look designer for a fraction of the cost, so it’s not all that hard to find items that’ll make your outfits look like they cost a small fortune. And I did my due diligence and found the very best of the bunch.

In addition to looking expensive, I also love it when people compliment what I’m wearing—especially when I get to tell them it’s from Zara. People love hearing that something is from a brand they know and love. But let’s get to the shopping, shall we?

Scroll on to shop my curation of the most luxe-looking, compliment-worthy new fall arrivals at Zara right now.

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Satin Midi Lace Skirt

Wear it with a tank now and a sweater later.

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ZW Collection Short Trench Coat

You'll get so much use out of this.

Burgundy looks rich in any form.

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Striped Oversized Poplin Shirt

The perfect shirt to make that summer-to-fall jump in.

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ZW Collection Floral Pleated Skirt

Such a pretty, special skirt.

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Satin Effect Embroidered Lace Shorts

These won't be in stock for long.

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Short Sleeve Textured T-Shirt

Chances are you need a new striped tee.

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ZW Collection Ramie Plaid Shirt

This lightweight shirt is a great way to get in on fall's plaid trend now.

I'm obsessed with these pants and the way they're styled.

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Contrast Leather Sneakers

So many people are going to ask where you got these.

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ZW Collection Plaid Maxi Skirt

This was made to be worn with a burgundy sweater.

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Fringed Split Leather Shoulder Bag

A fringe suede bag is very F/W 25.

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Short Sleeve Knit Cardigan

The styling possibilities are endless.

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Oval Buckle Leather Belt

I'm ordering it in brown too.

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Limited Edition Midi Skirt

This is one of those easy pieces you'll reach for time and time again.

I'm filing this under "pretty tops to wear with jeans".

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ZW Collection Cuffed Balloon Pants

These are the most elegant genie pants I've seen.

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Semi-Sheer Combination T-Shirt

Such a cool non-basic black tee.

The Western boot trend lives on.

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Z1975 High-Waisted Denim Shorts

These are the perfect shorts for August and September.

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Limited Edition High-Waisted Pants

An elegant pair of red pants are a wardrobe staple.

Elegant suede totes for this price aren't easy to come by.

Time to swap the white midi skirts for brown mini skirts.

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ZW Collection Plaid Pajama Shirt

This would look great with so many of the other pieces in this round-up.

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Suede Topstitched Loafers

Boat shoes are the new loafers.

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Pinstripe Skirt Pants

The skirt-over-dress trend made easy.

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Contrast Embroidery Knit Cardigan

After seeing this, I'm so ready for sweater season.

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ZW Collection Limited Edition Oversized Suede Leather Blazer

It may not be the cheapest thing at Zara, but it'll make everything it's paired with look luxe.

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ZW Collection Halter Maxi Dress

A great dress to have on hand for impromptu events.

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TRF Low Rise Wide Leg Jeans

I think we can all agree that these look far more expensive than $60.

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ZW Collection Long Skirt

This is exactly how I'd style this skirt.

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Pointelle Knit Cardigan

A crochet cardigan is the perfect late-summer piece.