The Best Zara, COS, and Mango Dresses to Shop in 2026

Although the chill in the air is still trying to convince us, summer is very close. Soon, sandals will replace loafers, linen will replace denim and dresses will once again become the backbone of our wardrobes.

As a shopping editor, I’m constantly asked where to find elegant, affordable clothes that actually look expensive — and though I hate repetition, I always come back to the same three brands: Zara, COS, and Mango. Among them, they have quietly mastered summer dressing, each offering something slightly different, but equally essential.