16 Zara Pieces That No One Will Recognise (or Already Own)

The main (only?) downside to shopping at Zara is that items can often go everywhere, meaning that you quickly become tired of those pieces that you see every time you leave the house. There are, however, many stealthy buys from Zara that look on trend, but you'll still love them for several seasons, as they aren't as instantly identifiable.
Our editors believe that the trick to not buying the same pieces as everyone else from Zara is to avoid the bold statement pieces you'll find in the windows or placed at the front of the store. Instead opt for the more minimal, seasonless pieces, such as satin sliders, expensive-looking handbags or white shirts with interesting silhouettes. As ever, we've done the trawling for you, and we found 16 of the best pieces that you might overlook in your usual Zara shop.
Scroll through the gallery below to see 16 of the smartest buys from Zara that everyone won't have… yet.
Chinos have overtaken skinny jeans this year, and we love these classic khakis with a frayed stripe down the trouser leg.
The basket bag trend shows no sign of slowing down, and you don't need a beach holiday to wear this circular bag with a long strap.
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If you work in a casual office, this knotted dress will be a hero item this summer.For more shopping tips, see the Zara section editors are trying to keep a secret.

Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.
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