If You Hate Spending Money, Buy Your "Boring" Pieces Here

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Okay, so maybe no one likes spending money, but some people aren't necessarily frugal, and in case you are, well, do we have the shopping roundup for you. There are certain pieces in your wardrobe that we would advise putting a little more of a long-term investment behind, but others don't carry the same weight, e.g., plain T-shirts, knitwear, leggings, and a few others.

Ahead, we're bringing you one of our favorite places to shop for cheap basics—H&M. Starting at just $5, you can stock up on wardrobe necessities at the prices you love. Enjoy a cringe-less shopping experience as we break down the best affordable basics at H&M according to seven different categories.

Camisoles

Layer these or wear them as a going-out top when the weather is being agreeable. When it comes to camisoles, there's no need to spend above your means.

H&M + Short Jersey Camisole Top
H&M
Short Jersey Camisole Top

Available in sizes XXS to XL.

H&M+ + Long Jersey Camisole Top
H&M+
Long Jersey Camisole Top

Available in sizes L to 4XL.

H&M + Lace-Trimmed Camisole Top
H&M
Lace-Trimmed Camisole Top

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Black Jeans

If you're going to skip out on spending a lot of money on denim, make sure you opt for black versus a regular blue wash. Black jeans tend to look expensive no matter what while cheap blue jeans can look, well, cheap.

H&M + Denim Culottes High Waist
H&M
Denim Culottes High Waist

Available in sizes 24 to 36.

H&M + Super Skinny High Jeans
H&M
Super Skinny High Jeans

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

H&M+ + Skinny Regular Jeans
H&M+
Skinny Regular Jeans

Available in sizes 12 to 24.

Sweaters

Especially when winter hits, you can go through sweaters at the speed of light. H&M has a great selection of easy and affordable knitwear that looks like you paid way more than you did for the product.

H&M + Textured-Knit Sweater
H&M
Textured-Knit Sweater

Available in sizes XS to L.

H&M + Fine-Knit Cardigan
H&M
Fine-Knit Cardigan

Available in sizes XS to XL.

H&M+ + V-Neck Sweater
H&M+
V-Neck Sweater

Available in sizes L to 4XL.

Plain T-Shirts

This one's plain and simple. Buy cheap T-shirts always. 

H&M + T-Shirt
H&M
T-Shirt

Available in sizes XXS to XL.

H&M+ + Jersey Top
H&M+
Jersey Top

Available in sizes L to 4XL.

H&M + Rib-Knit Top
H&M
Rib-Knit Top

Available in sizes XXS to XL.

Leggings

Leggings are officially the most basic basics of our time, and we're so glad that they are. Luckily, H&M has a great selection of leggings ranging from workout-appropriate to cotton and so on and so forth.

H&M + Shaping Waist Sports Tights
H&M
Shaping Waist Sports Tights

Available in sizes XS to XL.

H&M+ + Jersey Leggings
H&M+
Jersey Leggings

Available in sizes L to 4XL.

H&M + Jersey Leggings
H&M
Jersey Leggings

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Hoodies & Sweatshirts

I'm sorry, but when it comes to sweatshirts, a hoodie is a hoodie, is it not? Spending under $20 for a comfy and cozy piece like this is probably your best bet.

H&M + Short Hooded Sweatshirt
H&M
Short Hooded Sweatshirt

Available in sizes XXS to XL.

H&M + Tie-Detail Sweatshirt
H&M
Tie-Detail Sweatshirt

Available in sizes XXS to XL.

H&M + Stand-Up Collar Sweatshirt
H&M
Stand-Up Collar Sweatshirt

Available in sizes XXS to XL.

White Sneakers

White sneakers get so dirty so fast, and if that's always a huge letdown for you, buy cheap sneakers and rotate them more frequently. 

H&M + Sneakers
H&M
Sneakers

Available in sizes 4.5 to 10.

H&M + Platform Sneakers
H&M
Platform Sneakers

Available in sizes 4.5 to 10.

H&M + Sneakers
H&M
Sneakers

Available in sizes 4.5 to 10.

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Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.

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