It’s a fact: the chicest women I know all shop at H&M. Case in point: Marilyn, whose perfect white blazer and perfectly cut barrel-leg jeans sent me straight to the site, only to find an endless stream of minimal pieces that make getting dressed feel that much easier.

From beautifully cut linen jackets in soft cream to the kind of white jeans and ballet flats that anchor an outfit, H&M excels at expensive-looking staples that quietly elevate a wardrobe. But it doesn’t stop at the basics.

There are sharp blazers, floor-skimming maxi dresses and sleek leather flip-flops—pieces that feel considered, timeless and just polished enough.