If you’re shopping now, it’s definitely worth thinking about the longevity of your items. When it comes to transitional wardrobe heroes, if you have a gap in your wardrobe for a smart dress that will look even better with a blazer in September, none come better than this cotton and linen dress from Zara.
First, it comes in two perfect shades—a light rose pink, which has a touch of beige to it (so not too saccharine), and a bright lipstick red.
It’s cut to just below the knee, has pockets and immediately stood out to me for its chic and crisp cut softened with the drape at the neckline, architecturally cut sleeves, and wide obi-style belt.
These design details give it both summery softness and crisp smartness, making it the kind of dress you can wear now and all the way through to the end of September or October if you layer a knit underneath, for work, date night, or summer evenings out.
I’d wear this dress with chic flat or kitten-heel toe-post sandals now, or pumps later in the season, and accessorize it with a chunky metal bangle and a woven bag. It would also pair well with a smarter handbag and tailored blazer in autumn.
Some sizes are already sold out, but you can shop similar looks below:
