The Expensive-Looking H&M Items That Could Pass as Designer |Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK

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last updated 23 May 2025

It can't just be me—I had to do a double take when I saw these H&M finds because they're just so good. Perusing the site's new arrivals is a weekly activity of mine, and on my latest visit, I came across more than a few finds that actually stopped me dead in my scrolling. While most of these pieces fall under the £150 mark, I wouldn't blame you for assuming otherwise.

Liv wears an H&M shirt.

As a fashion editor, I have a keen eye for spotting expensive-looking details, and since I'm always looking at designer clothing, I can easily spot those luxe details elsewhere. The H&M pieces you're about to see below immediately reminded me of something I would see at a luxury retailer, whether it's a well made linen skirt, wide-leg trousers or a designer-passing handbag. There were so many chic pieces on my last visit to the website, in fact, that I ended up ordering a number of these summer staples myself.

Read on to see H&M's most expensive-looking buys in one neat edit for you below. You can thank me later!

SHOP THE MOST EXPENSIVE-LOOKING H&M ITEMS:

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Tie-Belt Shirt Dress

It's giving The Row, Toteme and The Frankie Shop all in one.

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Denim Shorts

Wear this from now and all the way into high summer..

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Peplum Strappy Top

Such a sweet top.

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Linen-Blend Skirt

This could easily be three times the price.

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Drawstring Halterneck Top

This with the matching skirt below looks designer-coded.

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Drawstring-Detail Skirt

It'll also look equally chic with a beige tank top.

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Wide Ultra High Jeans

Perfect for summer weekends.

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Crossbody Bag

There's a serious '90s appeal to this bag.

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Poplin Shirt

I'm getting a big Parisian vibe off of this blue stripped shirt.

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Poplin Shorts

The matching shorts are a must.

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Rectangular Sunglasses

The simplest way to bring a polished finish to a look is with chic sunnies.

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Linen-Blend Bomber Jacket

I'm still looking for the perfect lightweight jacket and I have a feeling this is it...

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Leather Flip-Flops

Flip flops are having a real moment.

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Plissé Maxi Skirt

This will work hard in your summer wardrobe.

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Heeled Sandals

I just love these..

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Suit Waistcoat

I love butter yellow as a softer alternative to white.

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Linen-Blend Shorts

These shorts will act as the foundation to so many chic summer outfits.

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Wide Linen-Blend Trousers

Just add a linen shirt and some sandals.

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Straw Crossbody Bag

I honestly did a double take when I saw the price tag of this bag.

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Broderie Anglaise Blouse

Broderie anglaise is always a good shout.

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Pendant Cord Necklace

Cord necklaces are huge at the moment.

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Cropped Pull-On Trousers

Throw on under tees and tanks on warm summer days.

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Fisherman Sandals

I still cannot believe that this is a high-street find.

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Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her top-selling column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily interned at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she managed the fashion team and travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.