28 of the Best Elevated Fall H&M Basics

last updated 12 September 2024

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While statement pieces bring on unbridled joy, basics serve an even more important role in your wardrobe as the building blocks for all your favorite looks. Shopping for basics is not always the most exciting endeavor, but landing on a few online retail gems makes the process worth it. I recently looked at H&M's latest fall arrivals to see if any beautiful staple pieces stood out. I selected the items that really caught my eye and curated a list of the best pieces available online right now.

Ahead, shop an assortment of tops, jackets, pants, sweaters, and more that will mix and match seamlessly with your existing closet favorites. Whether you're looking for a cozy knit, lovely trousers, or even a great carryall, there's a versatile piece ahead just for you.

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Creased Dress Pants

So chic.

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Loose-Fit Tuxedo Shirt

This unique white button-down has a cool silhouette.

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Fine-Knit Turtleneck Top

Knit tees have been rising in popularity.

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Short Polo Sweater

You can't go wrong with some elegant stripes.

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Gathered Off-The-Shoulder Bodysuit

Such a great deal.

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Oversized Denim Shirt

Pair with some jeans for a cute double-denim look.

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Low-Back Halterneck Dress

I'm so into this beautiful black dress.

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Draped Bodycon Dress

So sleek.

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Defined-Waist Double-Breasted Blazer

Try a waist-cinching blazer.

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Slit-Front Skirt

Pretty.

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Wool Mock Turtleneck Sweater

I think a chunky white sweater is a fall and winter wardrobe necessity.

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Bucket Bag

Yes, please.

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Maxi Coat With Tie Belt

So chic. So sleek.

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Mohair-Blend Turtleneck Sweater

The visible seam adds a fun textural element.

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Structured Twill Mini Skirt

The styling options are endless.

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Structured Twill Jacket

This gray suit set has a designer feel, but you can score each piece for under $100.

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Low-Back Bodysuit With Shoulder Pads

The shoulder pads are so fun.

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Bandeau Dress

Simply gorgeous.

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Turtleneck Sweater

You'll wear this easy top nonstop.

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Straight Regular Jeans

These versatile jeans go all the way up to a size 26.

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V-Neck Cable-Knit Sweater

There's something so comforting about a cozy cable-knit sweater.

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Oversized Curved-Hem Sweater

Perfectly oversize.

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Buckle-Detail Shoulder Bag

A great everyday bag.

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Shopper

Fit all your office items and so much more in this luxe-looking carryall tote.

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Coated A-Line Skirt

Pair with a chunky sweater and cute flats for a chill office outfit.

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Jacket With Collar

Gray is having a moment.

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Knee-Length Pencil Skirt

Always say "yes" to the pencil skirt.

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Defined-Waist Denim Shirt

Immediately yes.

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Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.