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With new products dropping seemingly every week, it’s no secret that Zara can be tricky to navigate. But with the popular brand’s fall arrivals now on site, we simply can’t have you missing out on any gems. To save you some time — and to point you in the right direction for all your cold-weather must-haves — we scoured Zara’s new arrivals ourselves.
If you’re looking to secure a few staples like a lightweight coat or a pair of trendy fall sneakers, Zara’s latest drop is packed with loads of outfit inspiration. Think: cutesy matching sets, easily layerable knits and transitional dresses. Ahead, find 24 hand-picked favorites. For a little extra help, use the “you may also like” section at the bottom of every product page, too. Now scroll on and get ready to add to cart.
Zara Fall Knitwear
Knitwear is always an fall win and Zara’s new arrivals are packed with all types of transitional styles. The collection includes lightweight cardigans with metallic hardware, short-sleeved knits for easy layering and neutral sweaters that are fit for a capsule wardrobe.
Zara Fall Matching Sets
If you’re prone to a bit of decision fatigue in the morning (or just tend to get lazy), Zara’s matching sets make for the best ready-made outfits. With a double-denim suit or a bright and silky two-piece that can be dressed up or down, you’ll find yourself saying “I have nothing to wear” a lot less often this season.
Zara Fall Dresses
There’s nothing more satisfying than throwing a leather or denim jacket over a chic dress and sneakers once the weather cools down. From leopard print midi dresses to office-appropriate LBDs, Zara’s fall dresses do not disappoint. You’ll find plenty of head-turners for fall weddings and parties, too.
Zara Fall Bottoms
Though the temperature will soon drop, the hemlines don’t have to follow. Case in point: Zara’s offering of flowy skirts and trendy long shorts. Fall is the perfect time to experiment with different styles of bottoms — the key is to layer appropriately.
Zara Fall Accessories
Zara always nails its accessory selection, from stylish shoes to statement handbags and jewellery that will satisfy all your magpie cravings. Nab a pair of mesh ballet flats or get in on this season’s bangles revival.
Zara Fall Outerwear
This collection proves that coats and jackets don’t have to be boring. If we must layer up, why not do it in style with a billowing, kimono-esque coat or cool satin blazer? Your fall ‘fits will thank you for these ultra-stylish finishing touches.
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As much as we love playing dress up, slipping in and out of the latest, greatest fashion trends, it is always impossible to resist the appeal of a matching sweatsuit or lounge set. They’re cozy, they’re comfy, they’re cute, and — if made with quality and care — will last you a lifetime. Not to mention, all the purposes they can serve. Existing somewhere between sporty athleisure and a polished co-ord, sweatsuits are an easy shortcut if you are hoping to look casual yet put-together. Throw one on when you can't be bothered to style an outfit, are cramming a week’s worth of chores into one day, working remotely (and need a slightly more polished upgrade to pajamas), or are traveling; sweatpants are a savior for curling up on chilly planes. Even better, the pieces can also be worn individually — which promises endless mix-and-match possibilities when you do have time to deliberate on what to wear.
So, if you’re ready to finally replace those ratty, holey sweats gathering dust in your wardrobe, we’ve got you covered. (No judgment, we all have that one pair that’s seen us through school, college, and countless duvet day TV binges). Ahead, find 20 top-quality and stylish sweatsuit sets from retailers we love and trust. We’ve covered all seasons here — from lightweight short sweats and ultra-lightweight cotton lounge sets for summer, to thick, cozy sweat sets for fall and winter hibernation.
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Sweatsuits may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Skims, better known for its skin-tight bodywear, but we rate it for simple sweat staples and lounge styles (all in its signature neutral shades).
Skims Cotton Fleece Classic Hoodie, $, available at Skims
Skims Cotton Fleece Classic Jogger, $, available at Skims
Of course everyone's favorite staple shop Aritzia has hoodies that "hoodie" and some of the most comfy sweatpants in existence. Made of Aritzia's signature Cozy Fleece aka the brand's famous cloud-like fabric, this oversized matching sweatsuit will have you snug as a bug in a rug all fall.
Aritzia Cozy Fleece Mega Sweatpant, $, available at Aritzia
Aritzia Cozy Fleece Mega Raglan Hoodie, $, available at Aritzia
Part of the Haven Well Within collection Ann Taylor stocks, this snuggly sweat set is made with wool and recycled nylon —meaning it’s perfect as we head into the cozy season. A fall sleep and lounge must!
Ann Taylor Haven Well Within Boucle Midi Flare, $, available at Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor Haven Well Within Boucle Pocket Hoodie, $, available at Ann Taylor
We’re long-time fans of Free People’s lounge and activewear offerings, right across their various brands (especially FP Movement and Free-est), and so, it’s often difficult to narrow down our selection. It was this lightweight knit set that won us over though. Available in an assortment of colors, from easy neutrals to bold and bright, it’s light enough for summer heatwaves and to wear to the beach, but also for curling up with a good book on a cooler day at home. Aka perfect for your vacation packing.
free-est Malibu Solid Pant Surf Set, $, available at Free People
Anthropologie's brand Daily Practice offers casual loungewear that's incredibly chic and perfect for everyday wear. We have our eyes on this set in a beautiful turquoise green — especially for the tapered cut of the sweats, which offer a sleeker fit (the matching sweatshirt is not pictured here).
Daily Practice by Anthropologie The Zola Joggers, $, available at Anthropologie
Daily Practice by Anthropologie Horseshoe Sweatshirt, $, available at Anthropologie
Let's bring it back to the original grey sweatsuit set, but a little different. Aerie's version includes a quarter zip and shorts that are perfect for that transitional weather between seasons.
Aerie Sun's Out High Waisted Short, $, available at Aerie
Aerie Sun's Out Quarter Zip Sweatshirt, $, available at Aerie
For those who tend to run warmer, we have just the sweatsuit for you: a three-piece matching set that includes a cardigan — you know, for those brisk fall mornings. Plus, Cider offers this set in two other delightfully neutral colors and sizes 2-24.
True to its name, the Relax Pants Set is a set perfect for some R&R... or if you can't actually take some time off, it will put you in a perfect state of mind.
LAKE Pajamas Relax Pants Set, $, available at LAKE Pajamas
Alo is, understandably, known best for its extensive range of yoga attire and workout sets, but did you know it also boasts a range of sweatsuits in a slew of silhouettes and neutral tones? Our very own Fashion Director Irina is a fan of this particular set in soft heather gray.
Alo Yoga Accolade Crew Neck Pullover, $, available at Alo Yoga
Alo Yoga Accolade Straight Leg Sweatpant, $, available at Alo Yoga
Made with 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, Mate The Label’s sweats don’t compromise on style or substance. As its product pages explain, organic cotton uses 47.9% less water and 17.5% less carbon to create and does not use any pesticides or plastic to be grown and harvested.
Mate The Label Organic Fleece Oversized Sweatshirt, $, available at Mate the Label
Mate The Label Organic Fleece Relaxed Pocket Sweatpant, $, available at Mate the Label
GAP makes some of the best athleisure staples (after all, they’re best known for their iconic GAP logo hoodies). This two-piece is our favorite for its loose, oversized fit and the slight crop of the hoodie (which hits the waistband of your jeans perfectly, if worn separately).
Girlfriend Collective has grown its activewear and athleisure offerings, giving us this not-too-heavy, not-too-light sweatsuit. Made with 91% recycled plastic bottles, it also has one of the most inclusive size ranges on this list, from XXS to 6XL.
Girlfriend Collective Birch 50/50 Cropped Sweatshirt, $, available at Girlfriend Collective
Girlfriend Collective Birch 50/50 Wide Leg Sweatpant, $, available at Girlfriend Collective
Everyone loves Abercrombie for its jeans, but few know that the brand also offers activewear and loungewear — especially plenty of stylish matching sets. Their sweatsuits are made with something called neoKNIT, which is a special fabric made from layers of sweat-wicking neoprene, meaning that it feels thick and cozy to wear, but is also suited for getting active (perfect for your daily hot girl walks, especially with the matching sweatshirt, not pictured here).
Abercrombie & Fitch YPB neoKNIT Cinched Hem Pant, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch YPB neoKNIT Polo Sweatshirt, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Italic is our go-to for luxury unbranded goods. They partner directly with manufacturers and act as a conduit for customers, bypassing the middleman and cutting out unnecessary costs for both. This means you can buy a 100% cashmere lounge set like this for less than $250; one that has been crafted by a manufacturer who has, in the past, supplied the likes of Maje and Sandro.
Italic Cashmere Lounge Set, $, available at Italic
Best known for its swimwear, Summersalt should also be on your list for loungewear. This matching set is just as comfy, but elevates the typical sweatsuit.
Summersalt The Softest French Terry Boatneck Pullover, $, available at Summersalt
Summersalt The Softest French Terry Tie-Waist Pant, $, available at Summersalt
For super soft size-inclusive active and loungewear, Madewell is always top of our lists. Its size range extends to 4X and a vast majority of the range is created with recycled polyester made from waste plastic bottles.
Madewell Plus MWL Superbrushed Easygoing Sweatshirt, $, available at Madewell
Madewell Plus Superbrushed Easygoing Sweatpants, $, available at Madewell
Cozy Earth are already on our list of top sustainable bedding retailers, but along with their sheet sets and duvet covers, they also produce super-soft, temperature-regulated sleepwear that is certified chemical-free, using Oeko-Tex-certified materials (linen and organic bamboo free of toxic dyes and other chemicals).
Cozy Earth Bamboo Short Sleeve Polo, $, available at Cozy Earth
Cozy Earth Bamboo Shorts, $, available at Cozy Earth
These are the perfect weight for summer chillouts and have a relaxed, elegant feel thanks to the slim-fit, tapered cut of the sweatpants. As DONNI’s own styling proves, they’re easy to dress up with a button down shirt, but for a matching look try their Eco-Terry Crewneck.
Donni The Eco-Terry Sweatpants, $, available at Donni
Donni The Eco-Terry Crewneck, $, available at Donni
Subtle but effective, the cropped, cinched waist on this hoodie instantly elevates your sweatsuit game. Paired with matching cloud blue shorts and you’re set for running errands, a brunch catchup or a surprise, mid-afternoon nap.
Good American Cropped Cotton Hoodie, $, available at Good American
Good American Sweatpant Shorts, $, available at Good American
Quince is one of our favorite online retailers for high-quality basics at wallet-friendly prices, and it makes a curated selection of loungewear staples worth your hard-earned cash.
Quince SuperSoft Fleece Cropped Wide Leg Pants, $, available at Quince
Quince SuperSoft Fleece Crew, $, available at Quince
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Suede — you just need to say its name to conjure up its velvety soft and seductive nature. As such, you don’t need me to tell you that fall and winter is and forever will be the season of suede. It’s a time for indulging after all, whether that’s in holiday festivities or in cozy hibernation complete with pumpkin-spice-everything and a Gilmore Girls marathon. And what’s more indulgent than a material that you just can’t keep your hands off?
This year especially the tactile fabric is having a moment. It comes as the perfect tail end of Western, cowgirl summer and a culmination of the ‘70s boho revival dominating festival fashion. On the fall/winter 2024 runways, we saw plenty of designers leaning into these tried and tested waters. More excitingly though were the brands using the material in boundary-pushing ways. Ralph Lauren and Jacquemus pieced together floor-length suede gowns, Stouls and Bottega Veneta played with vibrant color, Miu Miu embellished its suede with gems, and Louis Vuitton offered head-to-toe, crocodile-textured suede suits.
The best thing about suede? It gets better with age, developing a unique patina, which means vintage stores and resell sites are packed with treasures just waiting to be discovered (for example, I have the most beautiful plum-purple, vintage suede jacket waiting for me in my eBay cart!). Of course, there are worries and concerns that come with suede, but all it takes is a little extra care and attention. Most importantly, preventing dust, dirt, stains, and sudden rain showers with a spray suitable for nubuck and suede, and by giving it a good brush. If you shop wisely and care for your suede, you’ll be treated with a timeless piece that can last you a lifetime (and can even be passed on to the next generation).
Keen to incorporate some of this feel-good fabric into your life? We’ve got you covered, with the best-of-the-best suede on the market right now, from your classic ‘70s fringe jackets, to all-out-there suede maxi skirts. Plus, our top tips for styling suede throughout fall and winter.
Suede fringe jackets
Thanks to the Western trend rearing its head again, fringe details are back on top. Compared to your classic black motos and basic bombers, a fringed jacket adds so much more flair and personality to your look. To avoid looking too much like you’re in costume, keep the rest of your outfit simple and streamlined — they’ll do wonders for the simple jeans and a t-shirt combination.
Suede bucket & hobo bags
Never underestimate the power of your accessories. For a more subtle, yet still practical, take on the suede trend, opt for a carry-all bag. Slouchy hobos and vintage-inspired bucket silhouettes are best.
Suede trench coats
I know what you’re thinking — for a fabric best kept dry, a suede trench coat seems like a contradiction. Here we’re using the term for any longer line jacket; they’re perfect for the early fall chill. Top tip: Buy a size bigger so you can layer underneath.
Suede sneakers
The soft, fuzzy texture of suede instantly gives sneakers a retro, lived-in feel — making them perfect for those of us who aren’t typically sneakerheads. Personally, I’ll be opting for a vintage palette of sepia brown, deep berry pink, glass bottle-green, and sunshine yellow to keep the nostalgic vibes going.
Suede skirts
From work to after-work drinks, a suede skirt is surprisingly versatile — it’s all about opting for the right shade. For example, darker hues sit more comfortably in the corporate world, whilst light, rustic browns sit pretty alongside casual faves like denim and graphic tees.
Suede ballet flats
So we’ve had woven ballet flats, studded ballet flats, and mesh ballet flats. Now it’s time for the ultimate early fall footwear: suede ballet flats. Best worn with dark wash denim and a chunky, cozy knit as summer fades.
Whether you like them short and slouchy or tall and just about hitting the hemline of your mini, you’ll be glad to know that suede boots are dominating this season. Especially suede cowboy boots, once again ushering in the Western trend into fall.
Suede pants
Forget corduroy. This fall it’s all about suede as a softer alternative to your usual denim. Don an oversized knit top to fully lean into the cozy vibes.
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“For a long time, if you were wearing a tennis necklace, somebody would ask, ‘Is that real or is that fake?’” says jewelry brand Dorsey‘s founder and CEO, Meg Strachan. “It’s basically like asking, ‘What can you afford, or what could the person who gave it to you afford?’”
Prior to the last decade, the purchase options for consumers looking to achieve the single-strand, all-stone look — popularized in the 1980s by American tennis player Chris Evert — were low-quality styles made of cubic zirconia for less than $100 or diamonds for upwards of ten or twenty thousand. After hearing the question more times than she cares to recall, Strachan opted for lab-grown stones instead, to capitalize on the space between those two poles, when launching Dorsey in 2019. Today, the jewelry brand’s Rivière white sapphire tennis necklaces start around $600 depending on metals and stone customization, while its corresponding bracelets start around $300. In 2023, Dorsey sold over 1.7 million lab-grown stones: “The introduction of lab-grown stones democratized people’s ability to wear beautiful jewelry.”
Since its launch, Dorsey has become known for tennis bracelets and necklaces worn by everyone from Taylor Swift and Bella Hadid to Emily Ratajkowski and Suki Waterhouse, but the brand’s offering is so much greater. “Being known as a Rivière necklace company is such a high compliment, and it’s something that we’re going to be expanding, but not in a radical way,” Strachan says.
The brand’s other signatures include vintage-inspired designs — like the Lucien, a pair of lever-back drop earrings with a white sapphire stone that borrow from the Art Deco era — are inspired by the memory of Strachan’s grandmother, Dorsey, whose essence the brand embodies. “I fell in love with jewelry because of her,” the founder explains.
According to Strachan, Dorsey was a collector with a generous spirit who found an eager recipient in her granddaughter. “The jewelry that my grandmother wore was just the kind of jewelry I’m always looking for: a big beautiful earring, a gorgeous archival-looking bracelet with different colored stones, really beautifully cut stones.” Her grandmother wasn’t handing down oodles of diamonds, sapphires, and rubies; her treasure trove featured more of the costume variety, which, Strachan notes, used to be more comparable to fine jewelry in terms of quality.
Strachan had the idea for Dorsey in 2017 while serving as Anine Bing’s chief marketing officer. In a Paris flea market, she found a pair of vintage earrings she liked. Upon picking them up, the back fell off. “I thought, ‘Why doesn’t somebody make more affordable pieces that are not high jewelry, but will last as long as we want them to?’” It would take two years before she pursued the idea in earnest.
While Strachan has always been obsessed with jewelry, she had no professional experience making it. But thanks to her work at direct-to-consumer and e-commerce companies like Girlfriend Collective, Goop, Bandier, and Re/Done, Strachan, who refers to herself as a “merchandiser” rather than a designer, understands how shoppers think and spend their money. “What I’ve started to notice over time is that a lot of founders of newer companies or companies that think about things differently tend to be outsiders to the industries that they go into,” she says of her untrained but critical eye. With no initial outside funding, she “maneuvered my way into the industry by cold calls and a couple of introductions through friends of friends.” She started with one purchase order of five units, working out of her home in Los Angeles after hours while still full-time at Girlfriend Collective and shortly after having a baby.
Today, the Kate necklace, a classic tennis-inspired style that has graced the necks of Hailey and Justin Bieber, has sold out well over 50 times. In total, Dorsey’s waitlist garnered over 35,000 names last year. But for Strachan, product doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The context in which it’s worn is her favorite part: “Jewelry is given meaning by whoever wears it.”
In ushering in the democratization and subsequent casual-ification of tennis necklaces and bracelets, she’s spawned, or at least capitalized on, a new way of buying and wearing jewelry. For proof, just take a look at her personal-style-oriented Substack What I Put On Today, which sees Strachan — who, on a typical day, wears jeans, a T-shirt, a blazer, and a lab-grown stone necklace — as her own brand’s ambassador. “There’s a way to get dressed up in just jewelry,” she says. But while she looks ahead to fall — “I like a Rivière necklace and a crew neck sweater” — it’s currently in the midst of New York August. And as thousands patronize the U.S. Open in their finest tennis white and corresponding accessories, many will don a tennis necklace. Our only question for them: “Is that Dorsey?”
Below, we caught up with Strachan to chat about searching for vintage inspiration, finding confidence, and all things tennis necklaces.
Dorsey’s pieces are vintage-inspired. What are you looking at to spark that inspiration today?
My grandmother got dressed in jewelry first. I tend to do the same thing: If I’m going to go to a black tie event, I’m like, “This ring would go with what dress.” With Dorsey, I think… How is it [going to be] styled? Because jewelry needs the zhuzh of a sleeve or to be layered with a watch. Maybe your hair is pulled back, so you have a specific type of earring.
I’m [also] completely obsessed with personal style and how people wear things. I would happily sit on a bench in a park and watch people walk by and see how their coat fits them and how they wear their jeans. What type of earring do they wear? How do they stack their earrings? Jewelry is one of the most personal things. It looks like an afterthought, but when you start talking to people or noticing jewelry, what you tend to find, is that it’s very deliberate. So I’m inspired by everything. It’s movies, it’s a girl in a coffee shop and what’s on her wrist when she picks up her latte. I stop people all the time to ask them what they’re wearing.
Do you have any unexpected examples of things that inspired Dorsey’s pieces?
There is a movie called W.E. about Wallis Simpson, who was married to King Edward. I love this movie. When I saw it for the first time, I paused it multiple times to take pictures. The dresses and the jewelry and the parties are so decadent and beautiful.
And then I do the total opposite and I’ll think about surf culture: “If I’m going to go surfing, how are we bringing diamonds into that setting?” I go between totally different worlds.
Thanks to lab-grown diamonds, tennis necklaces have undergone democratization. You’re as likely to see one with a Met Gala red carpet look as a T-shirt and a pair of jeans. A fashion editor in New York will wear it and then my friend who’s a nurse in Dallas would wear it. Was that always the intention behind Dorsey?
The jewelry industry is elitist in a lot of ways.
When I first started the brand, if you were wearing a tennis bracelet, somebody would say, “Is that real or is that fake?” And it’s a really personal question. It’s basically like, “What can you afford or what could the person who gave it to you afford?” It’s this very polarizing piece of jewelry that used to be [only] available in cubic zirconium or in diamonds.
Because of the number of diamonds that a tennis necklace has, it’s one of the most expensive pieces of jewelry. I’ve gone into so many jewelry stores in my life, and felt so awkward trying something like that on. Universally, using lab-grown diamonds democratizes people wearing beautiful jewelry. It’s more accessible to a lot more people.
With Dorsey, we have customers who are buying their first piece of jewelry for $150, and they’ve saved up for it because they’ve been coveting it. And then we have customers who are more regular shoppers. We’ve wanted to create beautiful jewelry for people and more or less remove the aura around jewelry that can make people feel less than. Lab-grown achieves that.
When you have this process of democratization, it is such a fun thing to see how someone strips something, like a tennis necklace, of its context, and reimagines it.
Everyone wears everything so differently. With jewelry, it’s the most fun thing to see. People will stack things in different ways or they don’t stack things.
Dorsey is meant to surprise and delight and be the package you look forward to. Part of the reason why jewelry has done so well through the last five years is because, during the pandemic, we were all sitting in front of our screens, so we were wearing T-shirts and wanted to put something on that made us feel pulled together.
In a lot of ways, our style has become much more casual, so our jewelry has this casual background to play off of. We’re less dressed up than we used to be, so our jewelry is becoming more dressed up. I wear a beautiful big ring and a diamond bracelet with a flat. And also, you’re wearing it every day, so the investment is reasonable. And it’s a fun thing to collect.
Do you design for yourself or do you design for a “customer”?
We have designers on our team, but I’m not a jewelry designer. I merchandise. I think most about how [a piece] is going to be worn. The team and I are always thinking through how it will be worn or what it will be worn with or where [the customer wearing it is] going. Sometimes we design around a color or a concept. So in a sense, I definitely end up designing for myself, but we have so many people on the team now that have such great input that we [at the same time] end up designing for the Dorsey customer in terms of how and where we think people are going to wear it and what they’re going to be inspired by.
In reading past interviews of yours, confidence seemed to have this huge presence in your career path. How important is it in business? And how does it tie into having an idea that you truly believe in?
I think the lesson is doing things when you don’t have confidence, because most of this journey has been moments of no confidence. I saw a quote [by Alex Hormozi] while scrolling on Instagram that changed my life. It said, “You don’t become confident by shouting affirmations in the mirror, but by having a stack of undeniable proof that you are who you say you are.” You build confidence by doing the work and realizing as you’re doing it that you’re doing it, and that is a really difficult thing to do. It’s near-impossible. Everyone’s struggling with confidence and comparison, and comparison definitely is the thief of joy. It’s also the thief of good ideas, because you end up feeling like something’s already been done. The best story about Dorsey is that the first company I asked to create a Rivière necklace for me said, “This has already been done. Why would you do it again?” If I had listened, the company wouldn’t exist.
The other quote that was impactful to my life was from a woman [Jane Marczewski] that I saw on America’s Got Talent. She was dying of cancer, and she said, “Don’t you want to see what happens if you don’t give up?” And I was like, “Holy shit.” That was one of the most profound things I’d ever heard anyone say. It’s something that I’m going to tell my daughter.
And then I think you have to be okay with failure. My dad once asked me, “What are you afraid of?” I said, “I’m afraid of failing.” He asked if I could handle it if I failed, and I said “yes.” And he said, “Then you don’t have anything to be afraid of.” If you’re willing to walk the plank, you get to find out where you can go.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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