29 H&M Summer Items I'm Buying for a Wardrobe Refresh

last updated 13 June 2022

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Summer is basically here and I have been itching to update my wardrobe just a tad to feel both on-trend and refreshed for the season ahead. One of my favorite affordable retailers to turn to for this exact thing is H&M. For well under $50, you can find everything from simple swimsuits to trendy upgrades which is exactly what I was looking for. To me, an uncomplicated little wardrobe refresh looks like a couple of new white tanks, a new black swimsuit, and a handful of trendy accessories to pair with everything.

Below, shop my 29 current favorite summer picks at H&M. Including many easy summer dresses and classic slides, this seasonal shopping assortment will have you feeling ready for summer in no time.

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Straw Hat

This hat is exactly what I've been searching for.

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Smocked-Waist Dress

The kind of no-brainer dress you always want on hand.

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Crop Top

I've been really into baby tees this season.

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Two-Strap Slides

These are so chic.

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Knit Cotton Cardigan

The perfect set to wear to the beach.

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Knit Cotton Shorts

I love how the knit is just sheer enough.

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Oxford Shirt

The swimsuit cover-up you'll see everyone wearing this summer.

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Slides

These look triple the price.

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Sarong

I love an all-black swim look.

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Brazilian Bikini Bottoms

The perfect black bikini bottoms.

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Oversized Poplin Shirt

In case you're like me and can never say no to a button-down.

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Crop Top

Wear this to work out or as a cute crop top under a button-down.

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90s Baggy Ultra High Waist Jeans

Love a baggy jean in the summer.

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Straw Shopper

This bag is so perfect.

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Cut-Out Satin Dress

A sleek dress for a summer evening.

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Ribbed Tank Top

I'm somehow always in need of a simple white tank.

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Cotton Twill Sun Hat

This hat is a vibe.

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Wide-Cut Satin Pants

Yes, I will be copying this entire look.

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Sandals

The pop of color any minimalist needs.

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Cotton Jersey Dress

Note the scoop back.

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Denim Shorts High Waist

A classic.

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Smocked-Waist Dress

I feel like you really need the black and the tan.

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Large Jute Shopper

Such a fun beach bag.

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Smocking-Detail Dress

I'm clearly into an easy summer dress this season.

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High Leg Ribbed Swimsuit

The ribbing makes this look so expensive.

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Waist Belt

Wear this over your bare belly, Carrie Bradshaw style.

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Shoulder Bag

That texture is everything.

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Braided Sandals

Love the braided detailing.

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One-Shoulder Dress

One more black summer dress before you go.
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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.