These Affordable H&M Outfits Will Make You Look So Wealthy

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(Image credit: H&M)

There's an art to finding the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, but certain stores make the process a lot easier. The Scandis in particular know precisely how to create affordable items that instantly look and feel elevated. H&M's new A/W 18 collection has landed online and in stores, and it doesn't disappoint in this department, but what's also interesting is that there's a little something for every possible personal taste.

You'll find plenty available for the girls who spend 90% of their time at the office (hi there, smart coats, checked trousers and midi heels), heaps for those on a mission to smash through the season's trends ('70s faux fur, corduroy and heaps of brown guarantee it), and plenty to choose from if your wardrobe revolves around casual gear (think pretty printed dresses that are perfect for wearing with sneaks). There are loud items (sheer lace tops) and quiet ones (snuggly jumpers). No matter if you're an extrovert or an introvert, if you're simply searching for winning pieces that look way beyond their price-tags, we're pretty sure H&M has your corner. 

We've edited the most upscale, wallet-friendly items and assembled them into outfits because we know how much everyone appreciates a quick fashion fix.

1. VINTAGE MAVEN

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If there's one thing we can tell you for sure this autumn it's that brown is the new black. Everything related to this colour spectrum and the decade it is so associated with (the '70s, what else?) is available and works together seamlessly. 

2. MODERN BOHEMIAN

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There's a cool way to make every vintage-style dress look automatically more appropriate for 2018: Just add sneakers. This throw-on formula will have your back for brunch, for work, for travel and every possible smart-casual opportunity in-between.

3. WORKING GIRL

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Looking for a way to spice up your office wardrobe? Then we'd highly recommend adding red shoes to your classic workwear separates.

4. PARTY POWERHOUSE

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Lace and mesh tops are really having a moment, with many girls choosing them instead of party dresses for a night out. Wear yours in the most sophisticated way with smart trousers and sleek extras.

Hannah Almassi
Editor in Chief

Hannah Almassi is the editor in chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.

Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.