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Steve Jobs put uniform dressing on the map, and while we love the no hassle approach to getting dressed in the morning, the thought of wearing black turtlenecks and the same style 501 jeans everyday for the rest of our lives isn’t really making us want to get out of bed to face the world. Instead, we’ve decided to take a more practical approach to any new additions to our closets by promising only to purchase something that we can wear on at least three different occasions.
That means no more splurging on a hot pink mini dress just because it will look great in vacay photos only to spend the rest of the year gathering dust at the back of our wardrobes. We’ve thought long and hard about how to get the most out of our clothes and along with in store try-ons and trend analysis, we’ve put together a tight selection of dresses from Zara that can take you from desk to disco and everywhere in between.
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Shirt Dresses: Stay Smart on Holidays, At the Office and Out for Drinks
If you got a little bit too fond of working in sweatpants and have now been called back into the office, just the thought of putting on a suit is probably filling you with dread. Fear not – these shirt dresses from Zara feel like you're wearing pajamas but look like you could be working at a fashion magazine. Shirts always give any look an elevated feel, and as they are dresses, you don’t even need to worry about finding pants to match. The Midi Shirt Dress ($80) and Linen Blend Belted Shirtdress ($80) accentuate the waist without feeling restrictive, while this Linen Blend Chain Link Belt Dress ($50) is long enough for the office but short enough for after work cocktails.
A Dress for All Seasons
There is a perfect moment between summer and fall when you don’t have to worry about either sweltering in the heat or freezing in the cold. For the other 11 months of the year, with some clever styling and smart shoe choices, you can make your dresses crossover from dining alfresco in the park to Thanksgiving dinner with your peeps. This Long Embroidered Dress ($70) can be worn with sandals on the beach or layered over jeans and boots for winter. And while not technically a dress, this Full Length Wrinkle Effect Jumpsuit ($60) has us head over heels with its jewel toned color and luxury fabric.
Wedding Bells: The Dresses You Can Wear Even After The Big Day
At a certain age, the wedding invites really start to flood in. So much so, some even say “to be invited is an honor, not to be invited is a favor.” While we love to get dolled up and celebrate in the name of love, it pains us slightly to have to buy a new dress for every occasion. This Beaded Midi Dress ($109) is formal enough for a wedding but the boho vibes also mean it will serve you well every summer and this Paisley Print Cut Out Dress ($80) only requires a change from flats to heels to transform it from an cool day dress to wedding guest approved.
Dresses are the ultimate style hack for the days when you don’t have the energy to plan a whole outfit. They keep you breezy in summer and keep your style in check under a coat in winter. Discover our selection and more here at Zara
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