The 33 Best Anti-Trend Items at Zara, According to a Fashion Editor

Understandably, everyone thinks of Zara for trends. The brand does them really, really well. That being said, there's more to Zara than just trendy pieces, and if you're not shopping the anti-trend items, you're missing out. When I say anti-trend, I mean the versatile, low-key pieces that you're likely to pair with those trendy items. Basics, if you will.

In case you hadn't yet discovered this, Zara stocks a slew of basics in every category—from jeans to blazers to T-shirts of every type. Many of them look deceptively expensive and elevated. I'm currently in the market for some fresh summer basics, so naturally, I paid a virtual visit to Zara and added a ton of options to my cart. During the process, I realized they were too good not to share, so you're in luck.

Keep scrolling to shop my edit of the best anti-trend items at Zara to shop for and wear this summer and beyond.

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ZW Collection Long Skirt

There's no need to pay more than $40 for a white poplin button-down.

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Strapless Poplin Dress

Having a dress like this in your wardrobe is a nonnegotiable.

Great to have on hand from that weird summer-to-fall transitional period.

At this price, might as well just order it in every color.

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ZW Collection Sleeveless Midi Dress

Sure, polka dots are trendy right now, but they're also very much classic.

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Washed Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Give me all the lightweight tees.

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Linen Belted Bermuda Shorts

I find some bermuda shorts to be far too long for my 5'4" height, but the length of these is perfect.

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High-Waisted Satin Pants

Trust me—no one you encounter will believe these were just $50.

Chocolate brown pull-on shorts are a summer 2025 essential, if you ask me.

White midi skirts are lovely, but this pretty blue one makes me want to put them on the backburner.

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Z1975 High-Waist Mom Leg Jeans

If I'm going to wear white jeans, I want them to look like this.

Crochet dresses will never go out of style.

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Topstitched Woven Handbag

Some trends come and go, but woven bags are forever.

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Interlock Short Sleeve T-Shirt

I own this tee in a differenct color and can confirm that the

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ZW Collection Wide Leg Pleated Pants

White pants don't get chicer than this.

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Z1975 High-Waisted Mom Fit Shorts

The dark wash looks especially sophisticated.

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Wide Heeled Split Leather Sandals

Meet the shoes you're going to wear every single summer.

I'm honestly shocked by how expensive this looks.

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ZW Collection Culottes

Culottes can be polarizing but this pair is so easy-to-wear.

A short-sleeve cardigan is timeless in the coolest of ways.

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Interlock Flare Pants

Future you will be very glad you bought these when fall arrives.

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ZW Collection Lace Camisole Top

A lace-trimmed camisole is a summer wardrobe staple for the ages.

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Flat Crossed Leather Sandals

There's a reason Zara has stocked these sandals every year for as long as I can remember.

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ZW Collection Polka Dot Midi Skirt

Get it before it sells out.

I'll never grow tired of a black-and-white dress.

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Z1975 High-Waisted Denim Shorts With Topstitching

Behold how much a bit of topstitching elevates a pair of denim shorts.

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100% Suede Oversize Blazer Zw Collection Limited Edition

I'll be wearing this over white dresses now and with jeans in the fall.

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ZW Collection Embroidered Shirt Dress

Add this to your summer office outfit rotation, STAT.

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Split Leather Heeled Sandals

A classic summer shoe for dressed-up occasions.

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ZW Collection Voluminous Short Dress

This is the most flattering of dress styles.

The perfect tote for travel, work, and everything else.