As a born-and-raised New Yorker, I certainly know how to style a wardrobe staple in a way that feels cool, so I’ve decided to share my tried-and-true styling tips for one of my favorite warm-weather staples: the summer dress.
Ahead, I've curated a definitive list of the coolest, most current ways to style a classic frock—and every single one is straight from Zara. Whether you’re leaning into one of summer’s biggest shoe trends (hello, mesh ballet flats) or getting more mileage out of your winter boots (yes, even now), these styling tweaks prove that a simple dress doesn’t have to mean a simple outfit. Consider this your cheat sheet for getting out of a fashion rut—without overthinking it.
