*This* Is How Fashion People Find the Most Expensive-Looking Zara Pieces, Plus My Favorite Chic Items

Being an editor, I’m constantly picking up random tips from my colleagues—whether it’s a pair of beloved ballet flats that several of us now swear by (Margaux's Demi Ballet Flat), news of a secret sample sale, or an emerging brand worth knowing. It's definitely a fun perk.
One of these well-known tricks includes the editor-favorite way to shop Zara. If you’re trying to filter for the most expensive-looking items, the ZW Collection is your best bet. I've even heard it's the one way to reliably have a near-zero return rate since it's a higher quality line.
In terms of what you can expect, it focuses on directional, trend-forward designs. It's the type of clothes that elicit surprise when someone asks where something you're wearing is from and you say those three words: "It's from Zara." Right now, standouts include an oversized trench coat, chic dresses, and a range of midi skirts.
Below, shop the best ZW Collection pieces for spring 2026.
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The Cotton V-Neck T-Shirt was in the spring 2026 edition of the Who What Wear 100.
Wedge sandals are back.
Asymmetric hems make any item more interesting.
Audry Hiaoui is a writer based in New York. For Who What Wear, she specializes in emerging designers, independent labels, and brand discovery, as well as interviews both on and off camera. Her writing has appeared in AnOther, Wonderland, Office, Interview, Love, and i-D, among others, with multiple cover stories and features in print, and she has worked as an editorial producer for Vogue during fashion months. She holds a master's degree in journalism and documentary filmmaking from City, University of London, and has an extensive background in film, having worked for Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Vice UK as well as on various projects including documentaries and music videos and most recently as a writer's assistant on an upcoming HBO/A24 series.