These 10 New H&M Items Look Much More Expensive Than They Actually Are

Fall is here, which means I’m shopping for new H&M pieces to fill out my autumnal wardrobe. Even though I’m already nostalgic for summer and its effortless vibe, as a fashion girl, I can’t help but be super excited about a new season of great looks. Unfortunately, my budget doesn’t allow for building an entirely new capsule wardrobe from start to finish. So it helps to find affordable pieces that can be worn several different ways.

When it comes to trends, fashion is all about contrasts right now: An elegant, ladylike aesthetic is on the rise, but the Y2K aesthetic isn’t going anywhere just yet either. Romantic lace and ruffles are still with us thanks to the return of boho style, but we’re also seeing oversized, more masculine cuts entering the conversation too. And on social media, where everything is being “bejeweled” with gemstones, extremely simple ’90s minimalism remains very much in style as well.

It can be hard to keep track of it all and avoid getting lost in a pile of bad buys. All the better, then, that H&M currently has several timeless pieces in its New In section that should outlast any of these trends and thus make the perfect addition to a capsule wardrobe. Here are 10 favorites that I’ve got waiting in my shopping cart right now.

New arrivals from H&M I’m adding to cart now

Another thing I love about my selection: All these pieces look much more expensive than they are. When styled right, they’ll pass for designer items. And even though they’re timeless, they still have that one detail or twist that makes them exciting—and extremely modern—whether it’s a tie detail, a trendy funnel neck, subtle boho vibes, or eye-catching silhouettes. Shop them all, below.

H&M Fine-Knit Mock Turtleneck Sweater

H&M Dual-Fabric Strappy Dress

H&M Straight-Leg Twill Pants

H&M Mock Turtleneck Sweater

H&M Short Rope-Detail Jacket

H&M Peplum Blouse With Shawl Collar

A version of this story was previously published in Glamour Germany.