Summer style sorted: Nine of the nicest dresses to snap up at Zara right now

Summer equals warmer days and getaways which equals new season buys and inevitably browsing the rails at Zara – it’s just basic girl math.

Actually braving the crowds and queues on the other hand, or getting repetitive stress disorder from scrolling the app to find the elusive ‘must-have’ items before they sell out, requires the shopping stamina of an Olympian. Not ideal.

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With that in mind, here’s a rundown of the star buys from Zara to add to cart now that you’ll get to enjoy all summer long and which will definitely have people asking “where did you get that?”

The Shirtdress

Shirtdress, €49.95. Pic: Zara

If ever there is a time to bust out an all-weather shirtdress it’s during the inevitably changeable Irish summer that can hit us with all four seasons in one day.

This red print one should top your shopping list for a number of reasons, including that it could very easily pass for a designer buy. It’s also summery without being too ‘beachy’ for every day.

You can style it up for day or night with a quick swap of trainers for sandals, red is one of the hottest colour trends for SS24, and is so much more easier to wear than white. Best of all though is the budget-friendly price point of €49.95.

The Utilitarian Dress

Utilitarian dress €49.95. Pic: Zara

Summer’s typically bold colours and prints have met their match this season in the form of the Utilitarian trend that is everywhere right now, putting nude tones, and safari-like styles into focus.

This khaki number is a shortcut option to effortless dressing that you can throw on to look chic for most ocassions and comes in at €49.95.

The Print Dress

Print dress, €49.95. Pic: Zara

Summer and prints go hand in hand and this beauty from Zara is a star buy that will get plenty of outings this summer beyond your trip away.

It also comes with a flattering crossover design to the midsection and is 100 per cent cotton making it a steal for €49.95.

The Holiday Minidress

Blue dress, €59.95. Pic: Zara

Holidays are for escaping our routines and our style ruts so don’t let the model’s endless legs fool you, this royal blue mini is perfect and doable for your next getaway.

The fab cutwork detailing makes it look far more expensive than it is at €59.95 but don’t delay in snapping up your size as it’s already selling out.

The ‘Dressy’ Dress

Satin dress, €49.95. Pic: Zara

Another blink-and-you’ll miss dress that will leave you kicking yourself if you don’t buy it now is this head turning green slinky option with one-shoulder detail.

It’s perfect for ‘event’ nights out, and destination weddings and in a super flattering green hue, priced at €49.95.

The Embroidered Dress

Embroidered dress, €89.95. Pic: Zara

This embroidered dress is the summer embroidery look done to perfection. From the crisp white cotton to the navy-black detailing, this one has ‘rich mom breezing through summer’ written all over it.

Little wonder then that it’s on the pricier end of the list at €89.95 but this is one of those dresses you’ll migrate back to year after year.

The Summer Workwear Dress

Pink dress, €22.99. Pic: Zara

Suns out… stuck in the office but no matter, add a summer update to your workwear look with this sugary pink pencil dress.

It’s easily paired with a white blazer or cardi for more formal offices, while still works a treat for after-work drinks. It’s priced at €22.99.

The Cut Out Dress

Cut Out dress, €49.95, Pic: Zara

There’s no escaping it, belly-baring cut out dresses are everywhere this summer. If you’re keen to tackle the trend but conscious of feeling on show then this is the dress for you.

Firstly it’s in that lemony-lime cocktail hue that has been cropping up on the style radar everywhere right now, but it also just so happens to have a looser buckled cut-out design to show off a flattering amount of skin. It’s €49.95, available here.

The Poplin Dress

Poplin dress, €39.95. Pic: Zara

This embroidered shorter-style dress is another ‘find’ at Zara that is sure to become a wardrobe staple over the coming months and one you’ll find yourself gravitation towards year after year.

It also comes with an fab price point of €39.95.

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