These days, I try to adhere to the three E's when it comes to my outfits—elegant, effortless, and expensive-looking. There's no question that I love a chic and easy ensemble that looks luxurious, and with the temps starting to rise, I'm leaning on sleek silhouettes and elegant fabrics. Think crisp white cotton and breezy linen that will keep me cool and looking elevated. Because I don't want to spend a fortune on my warm-weather outfits this season (I have a European summer vacation to plan, after all), I'm making a beeline to H&M. Right now, its spring/summer collection is filled to the brim with elevated basics that look way more expensive than their reasonable price tags. I've scoured the site from top to bottom so you don't have to and selected 39 styles that ooze a luxe-looking vibe. Below, take a look at my affordable edit, from sophisticated flats to linen pants.
The boat neckline and cap sleeves make this black top so chic.
Effortless and elegant linen pants at an excellent price point.
Nineties chic.
The perfect summer blazer.
For an Upper East Side look.
Simple yet stunning.
We saw sophisticated flats like these all over the spring runways.
Pants that could pass for designer.
I love the sleeve length and easy silhouette.
I can't believe it's $20 either.
The perfect linen shorts for summer in the city, for vacation, and beyond.
A sleek little shoulder bag.
Simple elegance.
The slides you'll reach for on repeat.
Lustrous satin fabrics always make an outfit look elegant.
Tie it around your head and under your chin for a look that says you live la dolce vita.
An elevated linen blazer will be your go-to this season.
I'll be styling these pants exactly like the model.
A romantic silhouette, perfect for summer.
The styling possibilities are endless.
A sleek strapless top for a minimalist-chic look.
For your next coastal getaway.
The draping looks so luxe.
Style with similar ivory hues for a luxurious-looking outfit.
Simple yet striking.
A skirt you can easily dress up or down.
Statement oval sunglasses that don't cost a fortune.
A minimal breezy top you can throw on day or night.
From beach to bar in style.
It's not summer without a great white tank top.
Chic and modern earrings that won't break the bank.
Style with an elegant pair of white tailored trousers for a sophisticated summer look.
Buttery yellow is trending.
More barely there yellow because I'm obsessed.
Beautiful ballerina vibes.
Don't underestimate the power of a classic black swimsuit.
Time to update your LBD for summer.
A white linen shirt to wear over your bikini or with a pair of relaxed wide-leg pants.
Lean into the tenniscore trend.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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