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| Boilerpipe Text | As one of Who What Wear UK’s resident
Gen Z editors
, it’s my personal mission to keep my finger on the pulse of the ebbs and flows shaping the fashion zeitgeist. Be it monitoring the cultural throwbacks taking over our algorithms (see
CBK
and the sudden fascination with
2016
) or keeping an eye out for the new
brands
deserving of a permanent spot in our
wardrobes
, paying attention to fashion is what I do best. A few years ago, any label specialising in ultra-eccentric, colourful and in any way attention-grabbing pieces would probably rank highly as a
Gen Z
go-to, but in spring 2026, the name currently front and centre may well surprise you:
Zara
.
A cross-generational high-street hero,
Zara
has long carried the "hit or miss" reputation many of us probably remember from years gone by. Today, though, its digital (and physical) shelves have become something of a hotspot. A fan of
runway trends
? Zara’s got you covered. In the market for high-quality
transitional staples
? It's practically a one-stop shop. Blending the fashionably nostalgic with the trending and the timeless with the personality-driven, Zara continues to hit the nail on the head for the variety of aesthetics and pieces that Gen Z aligns with best. And better yet, there are plenty of affordable buys.
(Image credit: Zara)
Despite all the great options, sifting through Zara’s seemingly endless new-in section is a big job (even to a seasoned fashion editor), so to take the work off your hands, I've trawled through each section of the site meticulously so you don't have to, and have uncovered the
best Zara buys
for Gen Z shoppers (and, really, anyone looking to put a fresh spin on the classics). So whether you're looking for
on-trend shoes
to pair with
low-rise jeans
or just want to peruse the Zara newness, scroll down to discover my picks.
Shop the Best Gen Z Zara Buys for Spring 2026:
ZARA
Pocket Jacket
Pair with jeans and moto boots or with a cute skirt and loafers.
Shop the matching
Short Cargo Skirt
(ÂŁ50).
ZARA
Peter Pan Collar Blouse
A white embroidered blouse is timeless, but the addition of the large Peter Pan collar and puff sleeves makes this one feel truly fresh.
ZARA
Wide-Leg Low-Rise Jeans
At this point, low-rise, baggy jeans are a bona fide Gen Z staple.
ZARA
Blazer With Shoulder Pads and Fireman Clasp
Napoleon jackets are all over my social feeds right now.
ZARA
Barrel Trousers
The adjustable hem is a nice touch to this timeless shape.
ZARA
Balloon Check Shirt
I've recently seen this shirt styled with a long tee and tapered trousers.
ZARA
Leather Wedge Shoes
ZARA
Poplin Shirt With Ruffles
Pair with low-rise jeans or a midi skirt.
ZARA
Poplin Shirt With Studded Ruffles
The
studs
give this shirt
such
a Gen Z-coded finish, and the capris and sandals are fun.
ZARA
Mid-Waist Capri Jeans
See what I mean about capris? I could easily see
Alexa Chung
rocking these.
ZARA
Lace Capri Leggings |
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A cross-generational high-street hero, [Zara](https://www.whowhatwear.com/uk/tag/zara) has long carried the "hit or miss" reputation many of us probably remember from years gone by. Today, though, its digital (and physical) shelves have become something of a hotspot. A fan of [runway trends](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/trends/spring-summer-2026-fashion-trends)? Zara’s got you covered. In the market for high-quality [transitional staples](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/london-girl-transitional-wardrobe-2026)? It's practically a one-stop shop. Blending the fashionably nostalgic with the trending and the timeless with the personality-driven, Zara continues to hit the nail on the head for the variety of aesthetics and pieces that Gen Z aligns with best. And better yet, there are plenty of affordable buys.

(Image credit: Zara)
Despite all the great options, sifting through Zara’s seemingly endless new-in section is a big job (even to a seasoned fashion editor), so to take the work off your hands, I've trawled through each section of the site meticulously so you don't have to, and have uncovered the [best Zara buys](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/affordable/zara-march-new-in-2026) for Gen Z shoppers (and, really, anyone looking to put a fresh spin on the classics). So whether you're looking for [on-trend shoes](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/shoes/spring-flat-shoes-trends-2026) to pair with [low-rise jeans](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/denim/best-womens-low-rise-jeans) or just want to peruse the Zara newness, scroll down to discover my picks.
### Shop the Best Gen Z Zara Buys for Spring 2026:
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-3349010867761278550&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fzw-collection-pocket-jacket-p03736049.html)
ZARA
Pocket Jacket
ÂŁ109
[SHOP NOW](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-7150518748183771423&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fzw-collection-pocket-jacket-p03736049.html)
Pair with jeans and moto boots or with a cute skirt and loafers.
*Shop the matching* [*Short Cargo Skirt*](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-8748886073241388664&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fzw-collection-cargo-mini-skirt-p02091002.html) *(ÂŁ50).*
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-6999654875967618100&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fblouse-with-peter-pan-collar-p08372030.html)
ZARA
Peter Pan Collar Blouse
ÂŁ28
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A white embroidered blouse is timeless, but the addition of the large Peter Pan collar and puff sleeves makes this one feel truly fresh.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-3945372903875666548&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Ftrf-wide-leg-low-rise-jeans-p08727220.html)
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Wide-Leg Low-Rise Jeans
ÂŁ30
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At this point, low-rise, baggy jeans are a bona fide Gen Z staple.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-9750867738596819207&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fblazer-with-fireman-clasps-p02425688.html)
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ÂŁ66
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Napoleon jackets are all over my social feeds right now.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-1384325315955373287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fbarrel-trousers-with-adjustable-hem-p07484020.html)
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Barrel Trousers
ÂŁ30
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The adjustable hem is a nice touch to this timeless shape.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-7664551889564056301&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fcheck-balloon-shirt-p07484059.html)
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Balloon Check Shirt
ÂŁ28
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I've recently seen this shirt styled with a long tee and tapered trousers.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-2415073792632415447&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fleather-wedge-shoes-p12262710.html)
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Leather Wedge Shoes
ÂŁ90
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London It girl Iris Law was recently spotted in a pair of [curved wedge heels](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/celebrity-style/curved-wedge-heel-shoe-trend-iris-law) like these.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-1022463082777898420&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fpoplin-shirt-with-ruffles-p04772014.html)
ZARA
Poplin Shirt With Ruffles
ÂŁ26
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Pair with low-rise jeans or a midi skirt.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-4212631697454486433&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fpoplin-shirt-with-studded-ruffles-p04772048.html)
ZARA
Poplin Shirt With Studded Ruffles
ÂŁ28
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The [studs](https://www.whowhatwear.com/uk/search?searchTerm=studs+) give this shirt *such* a Gen Z-coded finish, and the capris and sandals are fun.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-4098324905422963731&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Ftrf-mid-waist-capris-jeans-p06855001.html)
ZARA
Mid-Waist Capri Jeans
ÂŁ30
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See what I mean about capris? I could easily see [Alexa Chung](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/celebrity-style/alexa-chung-capri-jeans-outfit) rocking these.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-6836058944006381380&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Flace-capri-leggings-p01165154.html)
ZARA
Lace Capri Leggings
ÂŁ23
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I've also seen this exact set styled with a dress layered on top.
*Shop the matching* [*Short Sleeve Lace T-Shirt*](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-1158618370860778786&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fshort-sleeve-lace-t-shirt-p01165153.html) *(ÂŁ20)*
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| Readable Markdown | As one of Who What Wear UK’s resident [Gen Z editors](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/spring/princess-fashion-trend-2026), it’s my personal mission to keep my finger on the pulse of the ebbs and flows shaping the fashion zeitgeist. Be it monitoring the cultural throwbacks taking over our algorithms (see [CBK](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/shopping/carolyn-bessette-kennedy-zara-picks-2026) and the sudden fascination with [2016](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/trends/2016-fashion-trends-comeback-2026)) or keeping an eye out for the new [brands](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/gen-z-small-fashion-brands) deserving of a permanent spot in our [wardrobes](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/shopping/gen-z-workwear-capsule-wardobe), paying attention to fashion is what I do best. A few years ago, any label specialising in ultra-eccentric, colourful and in any way attention-grabbing pieces would probably rank highly as a [Gen Z](https://www.whowhatwear.com/uk/tag/gen-z) go-to, but in spring 2026, the name currently front and centre may well surprise you: [Zara](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/shopping/french-zara-items-2026).
A cross-generational high-street hero, [Zara](https://www.whowhatwear.com/uk/tag/zara) has long carried the "hit or miss" reputation many of us probably remember from years gone by. Today, though, its digital (and physical) shelves have become something of a hotspot. A fan of [runway trends](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/trends/spring-summer-2026-fashion-trends)? Zara’s got you covered. In the market for high-quality [transitional staples](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/london-girl-transitional-wardrobe-2026)? It's practically a one-stop shop. Blending the fashionably nostalgic with the trending and the timeless with the personality-driven, Zara continues to hit the nail on the head for the variety of aesthetics and pieces that Gen Z aligns with best. And better yet, there are plenty of affordable buys.

(Image credit: Zara)
Despite all the great options, sifting through Zara’s seemingly endless new-in section is a big job (even to a seasoned fashion editor), so to take the work off your hands, I've trawled through each section of the site meticulously so you don't have to, and have uncovered the [best Zara buys](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/affordable/zara-march-new-in-2026) for Gen Z shoppers (and, really, anyone looking to put a fresh spin on the classics). So whether you're looking for [on-trend shoes](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/shoes/spring-flat-shoes-trends-2026) to pair with [low-rise jeans](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/denim/best-womens-low-rise-jeans) or just want to peruse the Zara newness, scroll down to discover my picks.
### Shop the Best Gen Z Zara Buys for Spring 2026:
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ZARA
Pocket Jacket
Pair with jeans and moto boots or with a cute skirt and loafers.
*Shop the matching* [*Short Cargo Skirt*](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-8748886073241388664&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fzw-collection-cargo-mini-skirt-p02091002.html) *(ÂŁ50).*
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-6999654875967618100&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fblouse-with-peter-pan-collar-p08372030.html)
ZARA
Peter Pan Collar Blouse
A white embroidered blouse is timeless, but the addition of the large Peter Pan collar and puff sleeves makes this one feel truly fresh.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-3945372903875666548&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Ftrf-wide-leg-low-rise-jeans-p08727220.html)
ZARA
Wide-Leg Low-Rise Jeans
At this point, low-rise, baggy jeans are a bona fide Gen Z staple.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-9750867738596819207&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fblazer-with-fireman-clasps-p02425688.html)
ZARA
Blazer With Shoulder Pads and Fireman Clasp
Napoleon jackets are all over my social feeds right now.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-1384325315955373287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fbarrel-trousers-with-adjustable-hem-p07484020.html)
ZARA
Barrel Trousers
The adjustable hem is a nice touch to this timeless shape.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-7664551889564056301&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fcheck-balloon-shirt-p07484059.html)
ZARA
Balloon Check Shirt
I've recently seen this shirt styled with a long tee and tapered trousers.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-2415073792632415447&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fleather-wedge-shoes-p12262710.html)
ZARA
Leather Wedge Shoes
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-1022463082777898420&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fpoplin-shirt-with-ruffles-p04772014.html)
ZARA
Poplin Shirt With Ruffles
Pair with low-rise jeans or a midi skirt.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-4212631697454486433&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fpoplin-shirt-with-studded-ruffles-p04772048.html)
ZARA
Poplin Shirt With Studded Ruffles
The [studs](https://www.whowhatwear.com/uk/search?searchTerm=studs+) give this shirt *such* a Gen Z-coded finish, and the capris and sandals are fun.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-4098324905422963731&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Ftrf-mid-waist-capris-jeans-p06855001.html)
ZARA
Mid-Waist Capri Jeans
See what I mean about capris? I could easily see [Alexa Chung](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/celebrity-style/alexa-chung-capri-jeans-outfit) rocking these.
[](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=250777&clickref=whowhatwear-gb-6836058944006381380&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Flace-capri-leggings-p01165154.html)
ZARA
Lace Capri Leggings |
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