I Just Tried On H&M's Elegant, Rich-Looking Spring Collection

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Shop the 9 Chicest H&M Buys for Spring 2026

If you check the H&M new-in section as frequently as I do, you may also feel that the spring collection is the chicest to date. The brand’s innate way of blending trending motifs with timeless silhouettes, restocking our basics, and offering fresh designs is a consistent draw, and my wish list has quickly filled up. With the temperatures rising and the sun shining, most of us don’t want to spend hours in the changing rooms hunting for the best buys of the season, so I took it upon myself to save you the time, letting you enjoy the sunshine whilst I round up the best H&M spring buys below.

Woman wears pink dress from H&amp;M — *Florrie wears the* *H&M Tie-Strap Cotton Dress (£23)* *and* *Braided Ballet Flats (£28)*

As a shopping editor, I spend a lot of time in and out of changing rooms, ensuring that the chicest pieces also feel and fit as good as they look. So, I set aside a few hours to hunt through the H&M store and put the most expensive-looking spring buys to the test. My focus was on pieces that feel fresh for spring, but won’t feel dated next year or for many years to come. Balancing both a timeless look and a contemporary feel isn’t an easy feat, but one that H&M excels in time and time again.

Woman wears white blouse, brown linen trousers — *Florrie wears the* *H&M Lace-Trimmed Blouse (£23)* *and* *Linen-Blend Trousers (£23)*

To ensure that these new pieces are as worthwhile as possible, I've focused on the most reliable pieces in any spring wardrobe. First up, the return of dresses led me to hunt down a sleek update on the classic denim dress and a pretty boho style for languid spring days. As I've long sung the praises of H&M's denim, I found a pair of barrel-leg jeans which feel like a fresh update in a white colourway, and pair seamlessly with the various pretty blouses in the collection (yes, it was hard to settle on just one!) As many of us are digging out our sweet blouses this season, I also sourced a pair of light linen-blend trousers that were so comfortable they immediately joined my wardrobe. Alongside, I wanted a skirt that was elegant enough to dress up or down, and settled on a light jersey style with a playful bubble-hem. Together, the pieces make for an elegant spring capsule wardrobe, blending seamlessly with my existing wardrobe and bringing a touch of newness (and refinement) to my spring looks.

Shop the 9 Chicest H&M Buys for Spring 2026

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Crochet-Look Blouse

There are so many intricate details to this blouse, from the crochet detailing to the ruched pleats.

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Barrel-Leg Jeans

Barrel-leg cuts continue to be the silhouette of the season.

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Denim Midi Dress

The elasticated panel at the back ensures this dress fits perfectly.

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Braided Ballet Flats

Now that we've packed away our heavy winter boots its time for light ballet flats to take their place.

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Lace-Trimmed Blouse

The pretty blouse to pair with jeans, skirts, shorts and more.

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Linen-Blend Trousers

These trousers are so comfortable.

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Tie-Strap Cotton Dress

This sweet dress also comes in white. I'm adding both to basket.

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Peplum Halterneck Top

As often happens, the exact top I tried on has now sold out but this is a great alternative!

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Bubble-Hem Jersey Skirt

A contemporary take on the classic black skirt.

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Short Trench Coat

Save for those cooler spring days.

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Lace-Trimmed Strappy Top

A pretty top and jeans is my most relied upon outfit combination.

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Wrap-Detail Balloon Trousers

The shape of these trousers is incredible! No one will believe they're a high street find.

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Rib-Knit Cardigan

The shape and shade of this cardigan ensures its a standout.

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Oversized Tunic Dress

The perfect throw on dress for those warm spring days.

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Oversized Linen-Blend Shirt

If you prefer your blouses pared back, this one's for you.

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Wide Tailored Trousers

These are currently sitting in my basket.

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Sandals

Sleek sandals to slip on all spring and summer long.

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Flared-Skirt Cotton Dress

A sophisticated dress that can withstand the moving trends.

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Linen Shirt

Every warm-weather wardrobe relies on a sleek linen shirt.

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Denim Bermuda Shorts

Soon enough shorts will be a key part of our wardrobes. I'm snapping up this sleek pair before they sell out.

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Broderie Anglaise Strappy Top

Trust me, this pretty top won't stock around for long.

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Capri Trousers

This whole look is a 10/10.

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Flared-Skirt Dress

This dress comes in three elegant colourways.

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Knitted Boat-Neck Top

A light long sleeve top to depend upon through spring, summer and autumn.

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Florrie embarked on her fashion journey whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content. Over eight years of fashion industry experience, Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping. Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer. Now, as the Shopping Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them.