I'm not sure if you've looked at H&M recently, but I encourage you to because it's really good right now. I don't love spending a lot of money on basics (honestly, who does?), but luckily for all of us, brands like H&M make lovely basics that are worthy of incorporating into our wardrobes.
Given that we'll be transitioning into a new season soon, I'm thinking ahead and made a list of basics that I need for summer and beyond. Obviously, no one wants to wear anything that looks cheap, so I'm prioritizing expensive-looking H&M basics. Another thing no one wants is to look dated, so I also geared my search toward basics with a trend-forward edge. H&M has plenty of items that check both of those boxes, so I predict we're all about to have very full carts.
Ready to fulfill all of your basics needs? Keep scrolling to shop the best ones on all of H&M.com.
These $20 pants have a cult following for a reason.
Are they kidding with this price? I'll take one in every color.
Everyone who sees you wearing this will think it's designer.
At $30, I don't need to find an excuse to buy these.
So useful.
The cost per wear is going to be incredibly low.
It comes in a white-and-black version, too, and I'm getting both.
The matching shorts are key.
The perfect length and price.
These are very quickly selling out.
Wait until you see the back…
These are quite see-through, but they'd make a great swimsuit cover-up.
I can tell this is going to be flattering.
I'm shocked that these are still in stock.
Full white skirts may seem specific, but they're it this summer.
You'll wear this more than you even realize.
It's the square neckline for me.
Far more elevated than your basic tee.
Your beach look is now complete.
Polo tops are very much a thing again.
I love a good black-and-white dress.
Friendly reminder that H&M makes great sleepwear.
Sometimes, I just want to wear a cute shapeless dress and some sandals.
Small price, big impact.
Obsessed with this color.
I'm into this color and the flattering racerback.
I know what I'm packing for my summer trips.
Elegance at its most affordable.
If you see me this summer, I'll probably be wearing this.
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