The Most Expensive-Looking H&M Items That Are Under $50

last updated 3 August 2023

I’m the one in my friend group that gets text messages asking for shopping advice. It comes with the territory, given my job as a fashion editor. And trust me, I love it and adore sending over some of my favorite selects. One of my dear friends wanted advice on a new piece or two that would make her current wardrobe feel modern, but she didn’t want to spend a lot. There are a few retailers I turn to for affordable items, and H&M is one of the said stores.

I sent her four items to consider (a tank, skirt, trousers, and flats). Each cost under $50, which my friends honestly couldn’t believe because of how elevated the styles looked. If you keep scrolling, you’ll uncover the finds I sent to my friend. I also rounded up all of the other expensive-looking H&M items that feature forward design details to provide any further shopping inspiration.

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Mock Turtleneck Crop Top

I can't get over how expensive this top looks.

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Dress Pants

These trousers will make any outfit feel modern.

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Ballet Flats

My friend couldn't believe the price of these.

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Satin Maxi Skirt

Just so pretty.

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Rib-Knit Tank Top

Simple yet chic.

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Slit-Hem Denim Skirt

Love the length.

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Draped Jersey Dress

Very elegant.

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Rib-Knit Half-Zip Sweater

Get ready for fall.

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Oversized Cotton Shirt

What a great oversize shirt.

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Ankle-Length Pants

Polished.

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Rib-Knit Top

Stunning.

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Wide High Jeans

These jeans look designer.

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Oversized Blouse

This color, though.

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Oversized Cotton Top

The sleeves!

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Crêped Satin Blouse

Striking.

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Cap-Sleeved Top

Adore the neckline.

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Rib-Knit Dress With Collar

Love this dress with knee-high boots.

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Slingbacks

Dress these up or down.

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Oversized Rib-Knit Cardigan

You may just want to live in this sweater.

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Draped Jersey Dress

Beautiful new dress, anyone?

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Draped Mock Turtleneck Top

Dreamy with that draping.

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Rib-Knit Sweater

A cool silhouette.

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Gathered Mesh Dress

The mesh is a nice detail.

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Rib-Knit Top

Gorgeous.

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Smocked Crêped Dress

Smocked dress for the win.

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Satin Shirt

This satin shirt looks very high-end.

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Double-Breasted Jacket

Sharp.

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Block-Heeled Mary Janes

Hello, there.

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Short Cardigan

Cozy and chic.

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Wide-Leg Dress Pants

A+ trousers.

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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.