The 30 Most Expensive-Looking Basics From H&M

last updated 16 May 2024

I'm not sure if you've looked at H&M recently, but I encourage you to because it's really good right now. I don't love spending a lot of money on basics (honestly, who does?), but luckily for all of us, brands like H&M make lovely basics that are worthy of incorporating into our wardrobes.

Given that we'll be transitioning into a new season soon, I'm thinking ahead and made a list of basics that I need for summer and beyond. Obviously, no one wants to wear anything that looks cheap, so I'm prioritizing expensive-looking H&M basics. Another thing no one wants is to look dated, so I also geared my search toward basics with a trend-forward edge. H&M has plenty of items that check both of those boxes, so I predict we're all about to have very full carts.

Ready to fulfill all of your basics needs? Keep scrolling to shop the best ones on all of H&M.com.

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Linen-Blend Pull-On Pants

These $20 pants have a cult following for a reason.

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Small Shoulder Bag

Are they kidding with this price? I'll take one in every color.

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Sleeveless Top With Asymmetric Neckline

Everyone who sees you wearing this will think it's designer.

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Baggy Regular Jeans

At $30, I don't need to find an excuse to buy these.

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Linen-Blend Shirt

So useful.

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Leather Belt

The cost per wear is going to be incredibly low.

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Ribbed Tank Top

It comes in a white-and-black version, too, and I'm getting both.

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Eyelet Embroidered Beach Shirt

The matching shorts are key.

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Pull-On Linen Shorts

The perfect length and price.

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Braided Sandals

These are very quickly selling out.

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Ramie Bandeau Dress

Wait until you see the back…

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Linen Pants

These are quite see-through, but they'd make a great swimsuit cover-up.

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Dress With Flared Skirt

I can tell this is going to be flattering.

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Mesh Pumps

I'm shocked that these are still in stock.

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Tiered Maxi Skirt

Full white skirts may seem specific, but they're it this summer.

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Oversized Linen-Blend Shirt

You'll wear this more than you even realize.

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Square-Neck Jersey Dress

It's the square neckline for me.

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Ribbed Henley Top

Far more elevated than your basic tee.

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Wavy-Brim Straw Hat

Your beach look is now complete.

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Top With Collar

Polo tops are very much a thing again.

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Bandeau Dress

I love a good black-and-white dress.

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Pajamas With Eyelet Embroidery

Friendly reminder that H&M makes great sleepwear.

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Linen Shirt

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Textured Jersey Sleeveless Dress

Sometimes, I just want to wear a cute shapeless dress and some sandals.

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Satin Bow Hair Clip

Small price, big impact.

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Crêpe Satin Skirt

Obsessed with this color.

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Ribbed Tank Top

I'm into this color and the flattering racerback.

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Pull-On Shorts

I know what I'm packing for my summer trips.

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Pleated Bandeau Dress

Elegance at its most affordable.

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Linen T-Shirt

If you see me this summer, I'll probably be wearing this.

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Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.