High Collar Double Breasted Coat, $169, from Zara
With a highly trafficked store on Newbury Street and suburban stores in Natick, Burlington and Peabody, Zara is slowly making a name for itself in Massachusetts. While the chain may be newer to the area, my obsession with the brand started during my semester in London around six years ago, when I visited the store’s locations throughout Europe, including Paris, Rome and Barcelona. At present, Zara sells clothing for men, women and children in Boston, but I’m hopeful that they will eventually bring their supercool Zara Home extension to the U.S. one day!
Since Zara opened in Boston, I’ve found myself gravitating toward their gorgeous blazers and jackets. Well-tailored and fashion forward, a great jacket or blazer is an easy way to embrace seasonal trends, or extend the wearability of your favorite summer pieces. This season, my wishlist is focused on classic pieces that I don’t have in my wardrobe yet, including a tan high-collared double-breasted knee-length coat that can play double-duty between the workweek and weekend. At $169, the wool-angora blend seems reasonable. To view this coat on Zara.com, please click here.
Gathered Neck Coat With Belt, $129, from Zara
Also on my wishlist is a cozy black and white fall tweed jacket with a gathered neck and belt. I love jackets with a high neckline and this one checks off all the right boxes with its figure flattering tailoring, hidden buttons and waist cinching belt. At $129, this wool-polyester blend coat is also affordable. I can just see it now with black pants and a colorful sweater for work, or skinny jeans during the weekend. Honestly, anything *but* the ensemble that they have it styled with on their website (re: socks and sandals are not my thing)! The jacket is gorgeous in person and the Zara.com website photo does not do it justice. For more information about this jacket on Zara.com, please click here.
Unfortunately, U.S. customers cannot purchase from Zara.com, but a store visit is always worth it. If visiting the Newbury Street store, I highly recommend going early before it’s jam-packed and not as organized. I’ve also been to the Natick Collection, which is smaller and much less hectic. It’s also a great location to hunt down coveted pieces that are already sold out from the Newbury Street store. Happy Shopping!