I'm Playing Stylist With My Friend Who Just Moved to New York—24 Pieces We Got From Zara
Summer in the city starts here.
When one of my friends told me she was moving to New York from the Midwest, my first thought was, "What are you packing?" If there's one thing about this city, it's that it will immediately expose any weak spots in your wardrobe. You need pieces that can handle a full day out, unpredictable weather, and that random formal event you get invited to and can't miss.
Naturally, I took it upon myself to play stylist. I wanted her to have endless options, so I headed straight to Zara because New Yorkers in their 20s build their entire wardrobes around this site. Think polished dresses, elevated tops, and those "Wait, this is Zara?" finds that make people stop you on the street. These are the pieces we landed on, and honestly, I wanted all of them for myself.

Sierra Mayhew is a fashion editor at Who What Wear, bringing a decade of industry experience to the editorial team. Since joining in 2021, she has made her mark by blending luxury and accessible fashion, decoding runway trends, and curating must-have shopping lists. Before joining Who What Wear, Sierra sharpened her skills at Harper's Bazaar and Elle, with bylines in Bazaar.com and collaborated with iconic brands such as Gucci and Ferragamo. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Sierra translates editorial expertise into viral social content, making fashion engaging for a new generation. Her unique perspective is rooted in her love for travel, music, and discovering the hidden gems that make New York City a constant source of inspiration.