The 7 H&M Pieces You Need to Know About This May

last updated 14 August 2019

With the warm months and long days excitedly ahead of us, it’s time to get down to summer shopping business. First up, a deep dive into H&M’s warm weather must-haves. And we’ve got to say—the brand's summer lineup is seriously good. Fresh, trendy, and affordable new arrivals are coming in hot at H&M this month, and you’ll want to get your hands on them fast as we're pretty sure they'll sell out before summer even arrives. From the most romantic summer dresses to the coolest strappy sandals and swimsuits that look way more expensive than their price tag, there's something for every sartorial taste hiding at the fast-fashion retailer this season. Below we're highlighting some of the biggest trending pieces you'll want to snatch up this May. Your new-season wardrobe awaits.

The LWD

Nothing says summer quite like a breezy and romantic little white dress, and H&M has some really pretty ones right now.

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Shop little white dresses:

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Cotton Dress

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Cotton Dress

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Off-the-Shoulder Dress

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Ruffled Dress with Embroidery

Wild Prints

From snakeskin to zebra print, animal prints continue to be a huge trend into summer. Scoop up a chic skirt or slip dress to nail the trend.

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Shop animal print pieces:

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Jersey Pencil Skirt

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Short Wrap Dress

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Bodysuit with Tie Detail

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Draped Skirt

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Flounced Wrap Dress

Romantic Florals

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Romantic, ethereal, and charming, these floral pieces are perfect options for every summer soirée on your Google cal.

Shop romantic dresses:

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Crêped Dress

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Dress with Buttons

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Crêped Dress

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Calf-Length Skirt

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Flounced Dress

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Flounced Dress

Strappies

Strappy sandals are dominating our Insta feed right now, and they continue to be a fashion-girl favorite for the summer. H&M has plenty of chic and affordable options.

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Shop strappy sandals:

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Sandals with Lacing

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Sandals

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Sandals

Bold & Bright

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Turn heads in lively, statement summer brights. From neon pink to sunny yellow, summer is the time to have fun with bold color.

Shop bold color:

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Chunky-Knit Sweater

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Top with Ties

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Platform Sandals

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Short Wrap Dress

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Dress with Ruffles

Stylish Swimsuits

Lazy afternoons by the pool and weekends at the beach call for a stylish swimsuit. We have our eyes on these cool ones below.

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Shop swimsuits:

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Bikini Top

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High Leg Swimsuit

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Padded Bandeau Bikini Top

Natural Accessories

From woven raffia to braided crochet, summer accessories are looking more natural and organic. Time to add a free-spirited vibe to your look this summer with these craft-inspired pieces.

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Waist Belt

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Braided Handbag

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2 Pack Anklets

Up next, 14 Zara, Amazon, and H&M items that will sell out next month.

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Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.