The versatile €16 Zara dress that’s going straight in my shopping basket

The perfect €16 Zara dress that's going straight in my shopping basket.

Basic pieces that you can mix and match are essential for every wardrobe and that's why this €16 Zara dress is pretty much guaranteed to be an instant hit. This is the Textured Shift Dress and it comes in two perfect colours, black and white. A major advantage to this item is the fact that you can dress it up or down, depending on the occasion. Priced at €15.95, it's a good example of the basic pieces that the Spanish retailer does so well and it's sure to be popular with regular Zara customers. However, as always, we have more than one 'need to have now' item on the never-ending shopping list and this gorgeous €40 top also deserves a mention. It's described as the Textured Puff Sleeve Top and this piece is honestly perfect in every way. Look at that intricate lace detail, the statement puff sleeves, the crochet effect - everything about it is so fab and we need it in our lives asap. Wear it with black cropped trousers and loafers for a chic look, the perfect office ensemble that could work for after work dinner/drinks too It would also be fab with jeans, a leather mini, a pencil skirt, the options really are endless and better still, this is the type of piece that won't date, a timeless buy that you'll have for many seasons to come.