My Best-Kept Secret for Shopping Spring's Biggest Trends on the Cheap
I don't know about you, but I never like spending a ton on trendier items, no matter the season. Since I'm never certain if they'll remain in my closet for a few months or a few years, I like to play it safe and be a savvier shopper by sourcing a few of my favorite trends on the cheap. What I mean by "cheap" is that I'll usually avoid spending much more than $100, but it's even better if I can find pieces for much less than that.
Enter H&M. If you ask me, the retailer is checking all the boxes this spring, and its selection is so good that it's inspired me to do nearly all my seasonal shopping in one place. A few scrolls through the new-arrivals section confirm that billowy poplin dresses, puff-sleeve tops, relaxed denim, ribbed tanks, linen blazers, and more of the trends on my wish list abound. So without further ado, I'm highlighting the best spring H&M clothing and even providing a little inspiration on how I plan to wear each item and each trend. Happy shopping, friends!
The trend: Billowy dresses
How I'd wear it: With chunky sandals and a fun anklet
The trend: Loose, distressed denim
How I'd wear it: With a simple bodysuit and strappy sandals
The trend: Lingerie-inspired details
How I'd wear it: As a layering piece underneath blazers
The trend: Strong shoulders
How I'd wear it: Tucked into high-waisted jeans and accessorized with a chunky gold necklace
The trend: Shorts suit
How I'd wear it: With the matching blazer and a basic top
The trend: Utility dressing
How I'd wear it: To add polish to basic bike shorts and leggings à la Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
The trend: '90s redux
How I'd wear it: With a slip skirt and strappy sandals to channel Dua Lipa at the Grammys
The trend: Elevated flip-flops
How I'd wear it: With cozy knitted separates and my entire loungewear wardrobe
The trend: Wide-leg trousers
How I'd wear it: With sleek mules and a poplin blouse
The trend: Asymmetrical necklines
How I'd wear it: With leather Bermuda shorts and square-toe sandals
The trend: Oversize blazers
How I'd wear it: Thrown over bike shorts and a tank top while I'm still WFH
The trend: Bermuda shorts
How I'd wear it: With a racer tank like the model and maybe a bucket hat
The trend: Buttery yellow
How I'd wear it: With tailored Bermuda shorts and lace-up sandals
The trend: Oxford shirts
How I'd wear it: Unbuttoned as a light layer atop shorts and tanks or similarly thrown on as a swimsuit cover-up
The trend: Shackets
How I'd wear it: Over a crisp white tee and classic blue jeans, like the model styled it here
The trend: Ribbed tank tops
How I'd wear it: With long shorts, relaxed jeans, slip skirts—you name it because this little basic goes with everything
The trend: Strappy sandals
How I'd wear it: With my favorite jeans, a white T-shirt, and layers of gold jewelry
The trend: Square necklines
How I'd wear it: To dress up my joggers because, let's be honest, I haven't worn real pants in days
The trend: Ribbed knits
How I'd wear it: With the matching top and flat slides while I'm chilling around the house
The trend: Hot pink
How I'd wear it: With only the top few buttons closed and paired with long shorts
The trend: Bucket hats
How I'd wear it: With all my swimsuits when I'm sitting in the sun
The trend: Spring leather
How I'd wear it: As a more current alternative to a spring jacket layered over jeans and tees
The trend: Pleats
How I'd wear it: With crew socks and loafers for that "grandpa" vibe
Next up, all the under-$98 cheap thrills in this fashion editor's cart right now.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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