Zara’s $70 Chocolate Brown Midi Dress Nails Fall’s Floral Trend

Looking for a dress that will see you through the rest of summer and into fall with ease? Us too. That's the tricky thing about sitting in the in-between season stage, like we are now–our clothes need to deliver for both.Sure, it’s technically still summer, and for those not restricted by school term times, you could have yet to even go on your holiday (just me?), so who are we to wish away the remaining warm weather?! But there is no denying we’re starting to shop with the new season and inevitably cooler temperatures in mind. Not to mention the current forecast, which is a daily toss-up between sunshine and showers, only adding to the sartorial conundrum.So, when we happened to be scrolling the Zara website and came across this long knit dress, we simply had to share.ZaraConstructed in an open weave giving a crochet effect, it’s ideal for late summer thrown on over a bikini and paired with flip-flops if you’re by the pool or headed to the beach. Side vents positioned at the seams add extra ventilation, as well as maximum skirt swishiness. Always a plus, IMO. While the floral embroidery may initially feel summery, moody blooms were a prominent feature on the FW26 runways, embraced by Dior, Givenchy and Erdem, and the rich chocolate brown palette ensures this design successfully nails the trend.The long sleeves and ankle-skimming hemline also help this dress to transition easily into your fall wardrobe when the mercury starts to drop. Simply layer a slip underneath in the same shade, or even a long-sleeve T-shirt and skirt would work. A pair of brown boots on your feet completes the perfect fall outfit that works just as well for the office as it does for dinner with friends.Here’s to making our wardrobes work smarter and harder!Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!