If I Had Just £100 to Spend at Zara, COS and H&M This Month, These Are the 9 Elegant Pieces I'd Buy
I spent hours searching for the most expensive-looking buys at Zara, COS and H&M. These under £100 buys are so worth it.
With the high temperatures set to return, my calendar is steadily filling up with a series of al fresco plans. Park picnics are set for the weekend, spontaneous rooftop dinners are being squeezed into evenings, and now I'm readying my wardrobe to take on the heat in style. Looking expensive and staying cool this season are my main priorities, and my wardrobe is calling out for a few new additions to bring that final touch of polish to my summer looks. With £100 to spend, I turned to the brands that do expensive-looking high street buys so well: Zara, COS and H&M.
When putting together our summer wardrobes, it can be easy to think that you have to spend a serious amount of cash to embody an elegant summer mood. Actually, if you know where to look, there are plenty of high-end passing pieces that could convince any onlooker that you've invested a lot in your summer wardrobe. My first port of call is Zara, COS and H&M, each with its own specific way of creating expensive-looking pieces at a fraction of the price. Zara excels in intricate throw-on dresses and sweet blouses, whilst COS brings a luxurious edge through quality linen and cottons throughout. H&M's tailoring comes into its own in the warmer months, making it the place to go for smart trousers, longline Bermuda shorts and summer-ready denim.
Whilst the three have particular strengths, they all excel in various categories, and if you have the time to scroll through, there are a series of refined buys at affordable prices waiting to be discovered. If you don't have the hours to spend searching, I've done the hard part for you. From throw-on dresses to loose summer trousers, elevated accessories to classic shirts, scroll on to explore the expensive-looking Zara, COS and H&M buys that no one will believe cost under £100.
Shop the Best Under £100 Buys at Zara, COS and H&M
This pretty top is already proving to be very popular.
These trousers immediately went in my basket.
No one will believe this dress is from the high street.
A linen shirt with a sweet twist.
Longline silhouettes are making denim shorts even more polished this season.
Nothing says summer quite like a raffia tote bag.
The pretty top to go with skirts, shorts, jeans and so much more.
These capsule trousers will work hard in your wardrobe every single year.
Throw on with sandals and basket bag for an instantly sophisticated outfit.
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Zara has so many beautiful blouses this season.
Sleek enough for the office and off-duty.
This red dress has all my attention.
Restyle this flowing blouse throughout autumn too.
I did a double take when I saw this intricate Broderie anglaise skirt.
COS shows how intricate pleats can make a simple piece look so expensive.
I've already worn these so much this summer.
This shade is so rich looking.
The silhouette of these trousers looks so high end.
This dress will outlast the moving trends.
This whole look is a 10/10!
I have this exact blouse and always get compliments when I wear it.
COS excels in tailoring again.
This looks at least triple the price.
