I'm Gen Z, and my sister is a millennial. It falls on me to keep her up-to-date on all things fashion, and it's on her to make sure I knew the pop culture serve that was Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's double-denim moment. I'd call that an even trade, wouldn't you?
Ever since her sweet 16, I've been her fitting-room confidant, her hype woman, her forever cheerleader. Now, I'm her fashion-week digest and stylist, all in one. It was a proud moment when she called this week to point out Jonathan Anderson's nod to Christian Dior's New Look with his debut Dior S/S 26 men's opening look. But like most sisters, she didn't call just to yap about niche design references. She had an ulterior motive—a new summer wardrobe.
Just like I was her first style consult, Zara was mine. With summer heating up, Zara is the place to go for chic, on-trend pieces made to look cool and feel comfortable. Zara's new arrivals are looking hot and include a plethora of perfect summer basics I predict will stand out and sell out this season.
This sister-approved Zara edit covers everything from the LBD and your basic poplin button-down to '90s-inspired strappy sandals and low-rise jeans—a comeback my sister might need a little convincing on (something about Christina Aguilera on the red carpet circa 2002)—to, of course, a modern re-creation of the iconic 2000s Canadian tuxedo.
I've accepted that the life of a fashion editor includes being my sister's personal stylist. Ahead, see the 36 chic Zara summer finds I sent my sister's way. Spoiler alert: She loved them all.
Shop the Summer-Ready Finds
So chic.
The wrap silhouette brings beautiful movement and texture to this piece.
Sleek.
Basic. Basic. Basic.
I'm a low-rise supporter, but my sister has some reservations. How do you feel?
In love.
Beautiful.
A chic monochrome set is lazy luxury at its finest.
The matching pants.
These are giving early 2010s, and I love it.
Chic and timeless.
A summer must-have.
It's a jean-shorts summer.
Grungy-chic basic.
So versatile.
Toe-ring sandals are the cool girls of summer shoes.
A summer essential in the color of the season.
Sheer lace camisoles are so cute and charming.
Move over, sardine-adorned handbags—dragonflies and flowers are making headlines.
Culottes are all the rage right now.
The coordinating vest.
I can totally see my sister wearing this to grab coffee with me. (She's paying.)
Studded and cool.
Bermuda shorts are her go-to. This pair with a braided belt is so cute.
A hot one-piece.
Love this long silhouette—very rich.
I think stripes are a neutral.
My sister loves a bandana moment.
These sailor shorts are begging to be styled with boat shoes.
Knit is in.
Love the beaded detailing.
The matching bottoms.
Retro chic.
I'd take a boatneck over a crewneck any day of the week.
My sister's pro high-rise but still finds wide-leg jeans a little questionable. I'm betting these will convince her.
Throw on and head to the beach.