5 Elegant Dress Trends Zara’s Doing Better Than Anywhere Else This Summer
I always turn to Zara for expensive-looking dresses. Scroll down to discover the five elegant trends the brand is doing better than anywhere else for summer 2025.


When it comes to shopping for high-street items that look expensive, Zara never fails to impress me. Whilst I find other stores can be inconsistent with fit and sizing, Zara manages to create high-quality items that have the perfect blend of trendy relevance and timeless appeal.
I've found myself turning to the brand more and more this year, most recently to create an expensive-looking summer wardrobe. In my search, I couldn't help but notice just how many chic summer dresses the brand currently has to offer. From trending prints to minimal silhouettes, I discovered so many dresses that I'm considering investing in this season. And luckily for me (and my bank account!), Zara covers the lot.
Now, we all know that Zara carries a lot of different products on their website which can feel overwhelming, so to make things easier, I've narrowed down the search to five elegant dress styles that feel fresh for 2025 but also won't date in your wardrobe in the years to come.
Keep scrolling to discover the five dress trends that I'll be buying from Zara for summer 2025.
5 Summer 2025 Dress Trends Zara Has Mastered
1. Polka Dot Dresses
Style Notes: Polka dots are everywhere at the moment. From pretty blouses to slinky slip skirts, fashion people just cannot get enough of this print. My personal favourite to wear the trend? Dresses, of course. Polka dot dresses feel fresh for 2025 but the vintage-inspired print also feels very timeless.
2. Square Neck Dresses
Style Notes: We all know that Zara loves a trend, but sometimes keeping things classic is the best. I've noticed that Zara is creating a lot of pared-back dresses in timeless hues, with only one significant detail–a flattering square neckline. There's just something about it that looks extremely elegant, no matter the shape or length of the dress.
Pale yellow is back for 2025.
3. White Broderie Dresses
Style Notes: Nothing says summer like white broderie and Zara has plenty of options for summer 2025. I'm usually partial to a midi length, but I've also spotted a number of cute mini styles that I'll be buying for my summer holidays.
Wear with suede sandals now and swap these out for knee-high boots come autumn.
4. Cobalt Blue Dresses
Style Notes: Pale yellow isn't going anywhere in 2025. In fact, it's such a versatile shade that it's practically become a neutral in the wardrobes of fashion people. If you're looking for a bolder colour to brighten up your wardrobe, however, I've spotted several dresses across the high street in this striking cobalt blue shade. Simply pair it with classic colours like white, black or brown to make it feel wearable.
5. Scarf-Detail Dresses
Style Notes: Scarf dresses are another style that feels so timeless yet very on-trend for 2025. This season Zara has taken the elegant trend to a new level with European-inspired prints and patterns that are perfect for a holiday or a summer event here on home soil.

As WWW UK’s editorial assistant, Brittany focuses on creating compelling fashion and beauty content for site. She supports the fashion team on shoots and with styling, and works closely with the Managing Editor on recurring columns and franchises. With a particular passion for fragrance—and a personal collection to match—she has a passion for all things fashion, beauty and lifestyle related. Prior to Who What Wear, Brittany worked as the Shopping Assistant at Reach Plc and across a number publications, including OK!, Notebook, S Mag and The Mirror. In this role, she was responsible for creating on-site beauty and fashion content, compiling shopping grids and campaigns for the print magazine as well as filmed and edited weekly video content for the brand’s social media account.
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