If you spent a day studying our Slack messages, reading our story pitches, or as a fly on the wall in one of our (virtual) meetings, you'd quickly realise that we Who What Wear editors talk about Zaraa lot. Given that you're taking the time to read this, perhaps you do too. And at the start of each season, our Zara discussions really ramp up as the new arrivals start coming in hot.
It's already September, and you know what that means: Zara's assortment of coats, boots, and sweaters to cosy up in are multiplying on a daily basis. And since we consider ourselves to be Zara experts, we thought you might be interested to hear which pieces we have our eyes on for autumn. It wasn't easy, but we narrowed it down to items that are sure to bring your autumn 2021 wardrobe to the next level. You know what to do.
Shop Nicole's picks:
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Oversized Double Breasted Jacket
"My co-worker Lauren and I are freaking out over this blazer. It's just the perfect cut, colour, and fit."
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Cut Out Maxi Dress
"This will look perfect styled with my aforementioned dream blazer and a pair of black suede boots this season."
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Knit Jacquard Jacket
"Three words: already bought it."
Shop Bobby's picks:
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Ripped Straight Jeans
"This denim cut gets an A+ in my book."
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Tailored Blazer
"This tailored blazer is perfection."
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Embroidered Poplin Shirt
"A loose white button-down shirt is a modern staple."
Shop Yusra's picks:
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Full Length Pants
"These pants look extremely comfortable. Plus, the neutral shade is bound to go with any autumn look."
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Studded Leather Clogs
"Hello, clog season! This pair is definitely a sleeker version of the cottagecore trend you'll be seeing plenty of this season."
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Fitted Satin Effect Shirt
"I'm always down for some ruching."
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Satin Effect Cut Out Dress
"This dress is just simply breathtaking. If you have an autumn wedding coming up, this is perfect."
Shop Jasmine's picks:
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Belted Trench Coat
"I love a good chocolate moment, especially when it comes in the form of a trench coat."
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Asymmetric Flower Top
"This is the type of top you'd never guess was from Zara because it looks that expensive."
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Tall Heeled Leather Boots
"BRB, going to be dreaming of these knee-high boots for the rest of the day."
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Full Length Faux Leather Pants
"Leather trousers are a must-have for autumn in my book, and this beautiful pair is begging to be bought."
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Draped Sheath Dress
"This is the type of black dress you end up wearing all autumn."
Shop Kristen's picks:
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Ribbed Knit Cardigan
"All I have to say about this cardigan is YES."
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Split Leather Ankle Boots
"Modern cowboy boots are a key buy for autumn. Just ask TikTok."
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Draped Asymmetrical Dress
"The going-out dress I simply need in my wardrobe."
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Linen Blend Vest
"A waistcoat feels especially cool in this pretty scarlet shade."
Shop Anna's picks:
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Z1975 Straight Leg Full Length Jeans
"There's one pair of Zara jeans that everyone buys each season. I think these will be them for autumn."
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Tall Leather Boots
"These boots are timeless but somehow also very right now."
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Side Band Crochet Top
"I said OMG to myself when I saw this."
Shop Erin's picks:
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Straight Cut Faux Leather Blazer
"I love faux-leather pieces for autumn, and this blazer is such a great version of the trend. It definitely looks expensive and feels much cooler than a corporate-y plaid blazer."
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Floral Jacquard Sweater
"I'm always excited about fun new sweaters. This one is a bit kitschy but still super cute. I feel like it brings a bit of summer into the new season and is way more interesting than a basic camel sweater."
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Whip Stitch Knit Vest
"Sweater-vests will be everywhere. This oversized version is great for layering or wearing alone—the options are endless."
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High Collar Knit Sweater
"A slim-fitting turtleneck is such a great basic to invest in. It will layer perfectly under any jacket, blazer, or cardigan you own."
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.