With summer on the horizon, the new collections have officially landed, and one in particular is all I can think about. This summer, H&M is leaning into what it does best, blending trending items with timeless accents, updating our classics and bolstering our capsule wardrobes with a series dose of sophistication at a fraction of the price. With so many sleek pieces in the new arrivals section, I decided to take a break from the sunshine and spend a few hours putting these expensive-looking items to the test. Now, I’ve curated a refined summer edit entirely of H&M new-in buys.

My personal style is based on high-low dressing, which means I like to mix my high-street buys with a few luxury accents. Of all the affordable pieces I own, I get the most compliments on my H&M treasures. From elegant dresses to sleek linen sets, so many of my friends and colleagues have been convinced that I’ve spent a fortune updating my summer wardrobe, when in fact a few affordable additions from H&M have done the heavy lifting for me.

Whilst many wouldn’t want to escape the sunshine for a changing room, H&M’s new collection made it worthwhile. What makes this collection feel particularly elevated are the colourways, proportions and fabrics. Longline lengths add a grown-up edge to shorts, flowing maxi dresses are designed to float through the hot summer days, and cool wrap details are applied to shirts to freshen them up as we head into the new season. In my selection, a healthy dose of cotton and linen has been applied for a breezy edge, from the best-selling linen to the airy blouses. Alongside, you’ll notice a touch of polish from intricate details of embroidery and Broderie anglaise, making our sweet tops and relaxed shorts feel a little more considered this season. Now, let’s dive straight into the most expensive-looking buys that are sure to sell out first, and more elegant H&M buys that I spotted along the way.

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