With the holiday season upon us, you may be thinking about what you should be gifting others rather than what you want to purchase for yourself. You generous thing! While your spirit is in the right place, let me tell you that when it comes to the offering at Zara, my advice is to start thinking me, myself, and I. But why? It turns out the selection is just that good, and it would be a shame to let these pieces pass you buy, because spoiler alert: They are going fast and surely won’t be around come 2019. As a sidenote, after perusing this roundup, may we suggest our geniusgift guide under $15? Something’s got to give, and as we have discussed, it’s not your Zara budget! And to make the most of that money, I will also offer our story on how to save money at the brand according to 123 Zara employees. Now scroll down with my full permission to shop for your self. Trust me—it's just the right thing to do.
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Drss Trsr
Zara just doubled down on the military trend by dropping a huge capsule collection. The brand is hyping this release, so it's sure to sell out.
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Velvet Frock Coat
Just like the model, I'm throwing my head back and yelling, "Screw it! I'm going to buy the coat." It also works as a dress, so.
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Animal Print Leather Belt
Zara has this belt in leopard too, but it got cut in favor of this significantly cooler tiger print.
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Pleated Crossbody Bucket Bag
The price on this pouch makes it a no-brainer. Plus, the retailer has it in black if you want to play it safe.
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Strappy Dress
I can promise you one thing: If you buy this dress, you will get compliments. Not everyone is willing to wear such a statement color, but I know you are.
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Knit Sweater With Pockets
Cult-favorite designer Alessandra Rich is way into the long cardigan dress. Follow her lead, but get the Zara version.
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Plaid Double Breasted Blazer
Plaid will always come back in style, and this blazer looks as luxe as it gets.
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Pleated Animal Print Scarf
A little leopard, if you will.
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Animal Print Dress
Okay, just a little bit more. This dress is darling. Don't sleep.
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Striped Faux Fur Scarf
Faux is the only way to go, and this stole makes it easy.
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Velvet Top
Another look-at-me outfit for the boldest of party girls.
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Cowboy Ankle Boots
Well, aren't you fabulous?
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Heeled Snakeskin Print Boots
If you missed the memo, the snake boot trend is on fire right now. These are really all you need.
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Oversized Hooded Sweater
Join me in #SlimeWatch2018.
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Plaid Coat
You know what is great about this coat? It has brown and black in the plaid, meaning you can easily wear it with either color. Hello, versatility.
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Shiny Top
I was debating whether this top was a little too weird for this roundup but then decided that was ultimately why it should make the cut. You too can look like a chic space alien at the club.
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Gloves With Corduroy
Just a solid choice—nothing to see here.
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Hooded Faux Fur Jacket
Sure, there are sparklier picks in this story, but we guarantee you this plush hoodie will get tons of wear.
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ZW Premium Sergeant Chino Pants in Camel
Pants so pretty I bought two pairs.
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Round Handled Bag
Just to balance out all the baby party bags in the mix.
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Heart Earrings
Making a mental note to take an Insta pic styled with a parted-hair earring peep.
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Animal Print Bodysuit
Is it too early to start making NYE plans? First and foremost, they involve this bodysuit.
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Long Dress
We're messing with fuchsia. Are you?
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Velvet Dress
So, this ravishing little number is coming soon, but we know you've got your eye on it.
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Reversible Faux Fur Bucket Bag
Surprise! It's reversible.
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Limited Edition Cashmere Polo
I've seen this stunning number in person, and it looks like premium quality.
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Flght Jmpst 01
Copying this whole 'fit in 3, 2, 1…
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Cropped Soft-Touch Top
Neon: the alternative to slime you've got to try if you're trying to keep up with the trend, kids. For $20, why not?
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Plaid Tube Skirt
If I owned this skirt, I'd throw my arms in the air like I just don't care too.
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Block Color Hats
Only the bold will dare.
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High Heeled Leather Boots
Oh, sweet '80s goodness.
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Flowy Skirt
Flexing on that fuchsia. Again.
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Colored Hi-Rise Wide Leg Jeans
Ganni is one of the coolest brands out there right now, and it's endorsing colored jeans too.
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ZW Premium Wide Jeans in Black and Green
These are odd, and that's why I like them.
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Velvet Belt With Pearls
A pearl belt is just what the outfit doctor ordered.
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Draped Lingerie-Style Dress
Sexy, slinky, check!
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Round Neck Sweater
Name a more joyful color than marigold.
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Snakeskin Print Jacquard Dress
Your old going-out dresses just got jealous.
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Gathered Ruffle Dress
Oh, the drama!
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Hiking Boots
Hike, but make it fashion.
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Circular Metal Earrings
Bold, but curiously everyday, too.Next up, check out Zara's new collection that's so Princess Diana.
Kat Collings has over 15 years of experience in the editorial fashion space, largely in digital publishing. She currently leads the vision for editorial content at WhoWhatWear.com as the site's editor in chief, having risen through the editorial ranks after joining the company in 2012. Collings is a Digiday Future Leader Awards nominee, was named Buzzfeed's best fashion Instagram accounts of the year, and is a member of the CFDA Awards Fashion Guild. Prior to Who What Wear, Collings worked on styling projects for brands such as Vogue, Teen Vogue, Lucky, and Oliver Peoples. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in communications and calls Los Angeles home.