I Already Failed My 2025 No-Buy—36 Under-$100 H&M Finds That Look Triple the Price
Confession time: I might have broken my no-buy rule for January. Yes, I promised myself I wouldn't splurge this month, but honestly, how could I resist when H&M's latest drop was full of pieces that looked like they came straight off the runway? Over the last few months, I've picked up on the retailer's newfound design team that's been making swoon-worthy pieces and jaw-dropping styling choices that end up making the brand's $10 T-shirts feel like they're actually worth $100.
From sleek, tailored blazers to simple, elevated basics, I couldn't help myself. I tried (I really did) to stick to my goal of not shopping, but H&M's affordable pieces had me second-guessing my self-control. There's also a slew of suede pieces and ultra-trendy footwear, which, naturally, made my credit card suffer this month. Oops!
Below, shop the best under-$100 winter H&M items I instantly added to my cart. Some are already en route to me. If you buy everything on this list, don't say I didn't warn you!
Whoever is in charge of H&M's design right now seriously needs a raise. This entire look is runway ready.
No joke, I had to send this bag to our Who What Wear editor chat. If you know, you know.
A cozy gray V-Neck sweater is the go-to item of my forever fashion muse, Miuccia Prada.
These look nearly identical to the designer pair I was looking at that costs nearly $700.
The narrow waistband on these dress pants makes them feel a bit more trendy and fashion-forward than the others in my closet.
I didn't even wait for you to finish reading this sentence—I already hit the checkout button on this scarf.
The deep indigo wash on this pair of jeans is calling my name.
I thought I was done with bootcut silhouettes until I saw these expensive-looking pants.
Boat shoes have been having a moment lately, and honestly, I'm here for it.
I'm clearly obsessed with everything H&M is releasing this winter because I added this slip skirt to my cart too.
Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.
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