I Just Assembled 5 Expensive-Looking Summer Outfits Entirely From H&M
Florrie Alexander
Refreshing one’s wardrobe for summer can be a costly business. The swimsuits, cotton dresses, sandals and linen separates all add up, especially if your usual wares are looking tired and you’re essentially starting from scratch.
While we advocate investing in long-lasting foundation pieces, sometimes the budget just doesn't allow for a £100 dress or a £50 tank top. But the good news is you can always turn to high street stores such as H&M to deliver affordable, on-trend clothing. We're not saying every piece from these frugal fashion brands is worth your attention. Often, it's a case of digging through and plucking out the most premium-looking items. Although, it seems that H&M in particular has upped its game lately, and in searching through its new-in section I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of design and fabric choices.
In the process of scrolling, I found myself instinctively pairing certain styles together and assembling summer outfits in my head. Then I thought, why not share my imagined looks with you? Hopefully, the results will inspire fresh styling in your own wardrobe, or prompt you to add some of H&M's chic new pieces to your roster.
SHOP THE 5 EXPENSIVE-LOOKING H&M OUTFITS:
1. Beach Day
Style Notes: Shorts and a shirt are a truly classic pairing, and this summer I'm looking to linen fabrications and knee-length silhouettes to fully embrace that 2024 feeling. Chuck the separates on over a bikini, add some strappy sandals and a tote bag and you're seaside-ready.
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2. Warm-Weather Workwear
Style Notes: Dressing for the office is tricky at the best of times—throw in a heatwave and it becomes doubly difficult. Opt for tailored pieces in breathable fabrics like linen, then complete the look with some smart yet summery accessories.
3. Coffee Dates
Style Notes: When looking to our off-duty wardrobes, simplicity is the easiest way to look elevated in the summer months. Stick to monochromatic shades and let our wardrobe heroes like a classic tank and elegant skirt do the hard work.
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4. Saturday in the City
Style Notes: For a typical weekend afternoon, you want your outfit to feel relaxed, comfortable and put-together. Start with denim, then choose classic pieces you can wear all summer long and be confident you won't tire of.
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5. Best Dressed Guest
Style Notes: Garden parties, dinner dates and celebrating nuptials, there's plenty to get dressed up for this summer. Lucky for us, H&M has so many beautiful event dresses to choose from and an array of striking accessories to add that fashion flourish.
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Opening image: @aidabadji_
Bébhinn Campbell is an Edinburgh-based fashion and lifestyle writer and editor. She started her first blog at age 14 and went on to intern at publications in Berlin and London, including Dazed Confused and Indie magazine.
A job at a fashion startup took Bébhinn from Ireland to Scotland in 2019, where she now works as a freelance journalist and copywriter covering everything from travel and interiors to styling advice. As a contributor toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Bébhinn always keeps her eyes peeled for emerging trends and looks worth writing about. She prides herself on her ability to cut through the noise and identify solid investment buys, exciting new brands and fresh takes on classic design.
- Florrie AlexanderShopping Editor
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