The Best Under-$50 Basics to Buy from H&M, According to Our Editors

Where would we be without our trusty
staples? They’re the building blocks of our wardrobes, they
ground statement pieces, and are striking in their simplicity when
worn alone. While investing in an elevated basic will never go
awry, you certainly don’t need to break the bank to update your
wardrobe essentials. Our editors unanimously agree that H&M is one of
the best places to shop for cost-effective basics. Not only is the
brand wonderfully affordable, but its pieces also tend to look
much more expensive than their price tags. From cool ribbed tank
tops to wide-leg jeans, and seriously affordable sweaters, I asked
my fellow editors to share the best under-$50
basics they’re buying from H&M right now. Scroll
below to get your hands on them too.

“For
the number of times I’ve featured this top, I’m shocked it’s not
sold out yet. To me, it’s the perfect layering piece that feels
more special than a plain turtleneck.”

“This
dress looks so expensive in the rich chocolate brown color. I’d
want to wear it with a pair of leather knee-high boots and a chunky
chain-link necklace.”

“These
ribbed tops have just a wide enough strap to conceal your bra
straps. I’m going to be stocking up on the white and black, and
just for kicks, I’m going to get the lemon-lime color too.”

“This
is the ideal jean silhouette because the section around your waist
and hips (in the jeans world, it’s called the top-block, if you
want to get technical) is tight and shows off your figure, while
the looser-fit legs give off such a relaxed vibe. The best of both
worlds, if you ask me.”

“On
the East Coast, I find that fall is the best time of year for a
blazer (the rest of the year is either too cold or too hot), so I’m
wearing them as often as possible while I can. This one would look
chic with just jeans and brown square-toe boots.”

“These
are the perfect easy (and very affordable) pants to wear with
oversize sweaters, which look best with something slim to balance
them out.”

“I
already own H&M’s fine-knit sweater in the crew neck
silhouette, and I’m floored at how expensive it looks for its $13
price tag. I’m stocking up on its V-neck version to wear with
jeans on the weekends and slouchy suit trousers for work. The best
$13 you’ll spend!”

“This
season I’m upgrading my staple midi skirt to a chic pleated one,
which I’ll be wearing cinched at the waist with a belt, and with
luxe-looking knee-high boots and a tie-neck blouse to nail
fall’s bourgeoisie trend.”

“Sites
with good styling always sell me on their pieces, and that’s
exactly what happened with this blouse. Looks great with
high-waisted jeans and kitten heels? Sign me up.”

“Snake
print is definitely my favorite shoe trend for fall, and I can’t
get over how expensive these boots look. They would pair perfectly
with the above top and a pair of slightly long jeans.”

“For
a while, I was dubious about ultra-affordable jeans and wasn’t
convinced they would hold up against my favorite designer ones, but
I’m pleasantly surprised by these thrifty $20 ones that perfectly
hit on the wide-leg trend. I’m sold.”

“I
live in L.A., so I cherish the rare moments when it’s actually cold
enough to bundle up. I can’t wait to do it with this sweater
layered under a coat.”

“You
can never have too many chunky knits to get through the colder
months, right? I’m especially into this slouchy turtleneck in the
on-trend rust hue.”