The versatile €40 Zara dress you can wear in a number of different ways

The Zara dress you can wear multiple different ways.

A black dress is essential for every wardrobe and a velvet black dress is a must for the festive season. As it's a piece you'll wear mainly in winter, you don't want to spend too much and we've found the perfect Zara dress that ticks all the boxes. It's the Velvet Camisole Dress and I am completely obsessed. Priced at €39.95, velvet is the ultimate festive fabric and this is the perfect item to update your Christmas wardrobe. What makes this dress a sensible purchase is the fact that it can be styled in several different ways, always a bonus. Pop it on with sandals for the ultimate dressy look, wear with a knit jumper and calf-length boots for a more casual look and you could add knee-high boots and a blazer for a statement vibe. Three looks and we're just getting started. It's a great piece for such an affordable price and I can't wait to snap it up now that I've imagined several different outfit options. A warm winter coat in a classic cut is also a must-have buy and Zara's Oversized Coat is a timeless choice. It comes in three colours - black, navy and camel, and it's the kind of piece you'll buy now and wear for many fashion seasons to come. This particular coat is priced at €99.95 but will soon pay for itself considering the number of times you'll wear it. A camel coat is a capsule wardrobe essential but a black coat will never date and of course, the navy blue is a great shout if you already have black and camel. It's fair to say that Zara's current collection includes some stunning bits and the wishlist is growing by the day but at the same time, we're making an effort to buy sensibly and make purchases that will last the test of time.