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I like designer things. You know what doesn’t? My wallet. If I’m being really honest with myself, that’s my own fault. I’ve been shopping a bit too much in 2025, often finding sneaky ways to convince myself that I should invest in high-end pieces instead of saving on more affordable alternatives. But I’ve come to the end of the road, and if I want to keep shopping, I have to find a way to cut some zeros here and there. Fortunately, after doing some “research” on Gap’s, Zara’s, and Old Navy’s websites, I realized something. Everything looked so designer, making my job suddenly very easy.
From statement thong sandals—heeled and non-heeled—and boho dresses to suede jackets and statement tote bags, everything chic that you could possibly want for summer 2025 is waiting for you at Zara, Gap, and Old Navy, and it’ll cost you significantly less than if you bought everything designer. To make your affordable shopping even easier, I collected the best pieces from each retailer and dropped them all below.
Zara
ZARA
Zw Collection Halter Midi Dress
My coworkers and I talk about this dress a lot. It belongs at Amangiri.
ZARA
Patent Wedge Sandals
Alaïa made me fall in love with wedge thong sandals again. Zara made me buy a pair.
ZARA
Zw Collection Belted Pants
A great pair of white trousers will always look rich.
ZARA
Limited Edition Beaded Crochet Cap
Consider me obsessed with this crochet cap.
ZARA
100% Linen Halter Dress Zw Collection
ZARA
Limited Edition Striped Leather Maxi Shopper
I only want to carry fun tote bags this summer.
ZARA
100% Suede Bomber Jacket With Pockets
Even in the summer, I count on my leather jackets heavily.
ZARA
Plaid Shoulder Pad Shirt Zw Collection
Big thank-you to brands like Kallmeyer and Bottega Veneta for making plaid feel fresh again.
ZARA
Z1975 Wide Leg Mid-Rise Jeans With Side Seams
ZARA
Flat Leather Sandals
I’m way more of a leather flip-flop fan than anything rubber. Sorry, but they’re far more elegant.
ZARA
Satin Printed Midi Skirt
This skirt will make any outfit prettier.
Gap
Gap
Linen-Blend Square-Neck Maxi Dress
Your new perfect summer dress.
Gap
Linen-Blend Eyelet Peplum Top
A pretty top on sale? Say less.
Gap
High Rise Belted ’90s Straight Jeans
Trends are steering away from wide-leg silhouettes and toward more fitted fits when it comes to denim.
Gap
Compact Jersey Mixed Media Maxi Dress
Gap
100% Linen Tie-Front Shirt
Style this with white, loose pants and suede flip-flops.
Gap
Linen-Blend Easy Wide-Hem Pants
Gap
Relaxed Balloon-Sleeve Sweater
This sweater looks like it costs $600 instead of $60.
Gap × Dôen
Eyelet Midi Dress
Gap
Cropped Cardigan Sweater Vest
A really good sweater-vest. That’s all.
Gap
High Rise Cuffed ’90s Straight Jeans
A cuff can be done so well.
Gap
Cotton Gauze Mixed Media Maxi Dress
Gap
100% Linen Oversized Shirt
A linen shirt is the ultimate wardrobe essential.
Gap x Dôen
High Rise Pleated Trousers
Old Navy
Old Navy
Mid-Rise Linen-Blend Harem Pants
Old Navy
Faux-Leather Flip Flop
The square toe and thick straps are very elegant.
Old Navy
Linen-Blend Button-Front Vest
I’m in love with this vest, and I don’t care who knows it.
Old Navy
A-Line Eyelet Midi Skirt
Give me this eyelet skirt immediately (please).
Old Navy
Classic Jean Jacket
The darker the wash, the more expensive the denim looks.
Old Navy
Hobo Shoulder Bag
A great suede bag doesn’t have to cost you a ton of money.
Old Navy
Sleeveless Textured-Dobby Top
This top is so romantic and dreamy.
Old Navy
High-Waisted Pull-On Barrel Jeans
These might be the comfiest jeans ever created.
Old Navy
Faux-Leather Ballet Flats
These $13 ballet flats need to be in your shopping cart.
Old Navy
Vintage Maxi T-Shirt Dress
A long T-shirt dress can be styled in so many ways. Throw a knit around your waist or a long pendant necklace around your neck.
Old Navy
Faux-Leather Drawstring Straw Tote
Old Navy
Racerback Crop Tank Top
Buying one in every color.
Old Navy
High-Waisted Baggy Wide-Leg Culotte Jeans
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