While most of the dresses in this roundup boast a rather traditional construction, this fluttery mini dress has some unexpected details, like an asymmetrical drop empire waist, three-quarter sleeves, and the all-over ruffle hems. Unique? We’d sure say so.
While the design is associated with the early aughts style and prom dresses of the Betsey Johnson era, rosettes have been a part of fashion for a long time. In the 17th century, fabric roses were sewn onto women’s and men’s shoes as decoration and a sign of high social and economic status, according to Summer Ann Lee, a fashion historian and adjunct professor at Wagner College. However, throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, rosettes became increasingly associated with women’s fashion. “[Rosettes] symbolize femininity, love and beauty,” says Lee. “They’re associated with this youthful prime of your life. They’re also so ephemeral, like all flowers. Having an artificial flower that never dies is something that’s very precious to people.”
Zara churns out new arrivals at a rapid pace, so understandably, it can get tricky to find what’s truly worthy through the noise. But leave it to the internet sleuths to make Zara fun again: While the state of TikTok is in limbo, if it were to go away, one thing I would surely miss about the app is the dedicated users who filter through Zara’s latest drops in real time. If you’re not making daily visits to the store or website, it’s easy (and quite possible) to miss some true gems among the hundreds of new products. TikTok’s Zara investigators always identify the best pieces as they arrive, and when they do, it doesn’t take long for said pieces to go viral—take last summer’s internet-famous slip dress or the pink wool jacket-and-pant set that sold out like lightning.
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With spring upon us, there is a fresh new season worth shopping for right now. Whether you’re looking to add some cool, trendy pieces or sleek staples into your upcoming wardrobe for 2023, there are plenty of finds sitting at Nordstrom to add to your cart. The best part? There are a lot of under-$150 items, so I’ve rounded up some of my favorite finds.
