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A First Look At EXPRESS x Rachel Zoe — And Her Favorite Pieces To Shop Now

The collection features an array of elevated but easy-to-wear items that are meant to make you look and feel your absolute best.

by Erin Cunningham

Rachel Zoe has always been drawn to bold patterns, particularly animal prints and florals. “The beauty of them is that they work for both day and night and can be effortlessly dressed up or down; they can be worn as a pop or from head-to-toe,” she says. But the reasoning behind her affinity goes beyond versatility: When you’re wearing a statement print, you can feel as confident as you look.

Confidence is at the heart of Zoe’s first-ever collaboration with EXPRESS. The 15-piece offering designed by TZR’s resident celebrity stylist features an array of elevated but easy-to-wear items that are meant to make you look and feel your absolute best.

In designing the collection, Zoe looked inwards, taking inspiration from “current trends, her own vintage archives, and the style preferences of her close friends.” The result is a blend of new and elevated neutrals (including hints of metallic, which Zoe considers to be one), items that can be mixed and matched to create different coordinating sets, and, of course, versatile tops, dresses, and more that can be styled from the office to vacation.

“My intention with anything I design is that it can be worn for day or night with simple styling and beauty changes,” Zoe says. “For everyday, I would wear any of these pieces with sandals or flats, a casual earring, very natural day makeup, and hair down or in a loose ponytail to give it a very effortless look.” Swap that for a pair of heels and a bold lip in the evening, and the outfit feels brand new.

Below, shop 10 of Zoe’s favorite pieces from the new EXPRESS collab, plus her insider tips for creating a look that makes you feel like the most confident version of yourself.