6 H&M Outfits We'll Be Wearing All Summer

last updated 29 June 2022

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As a fashion editor, most of my day is spent looking at clothes and scoping out trends, but there are times when even I don't want to be bothered with picking out an outfit. Sometimes, you just want to give someone else the responsibility of telling you what to wear. Today, consider that "someone" me.

For this round of outfit inspiration, we're revisiting H&M. The website has a constant influx of fresh arrivals, and the most recent drop is basically all of the season's coolest trends rolled into one. Openwork crochet pieces, light-wash denim, and trendy sandals are a few of the highlights, and I've included them all in six immaculate outfits to get your summer sorted.

Bookmark this page, because there certainly will be a point when you'll want to leave the styling up to someone else. Keep scrolling to shop all six of my ideal summer looks.

Outfit #1: Beach Day

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Life is too short to go to the beach in an unceremonious oversize T-shirt and sweatpants. Cover-ups have evolved so much that they also function as occasionwear, including this openwork minidress. Pair it with a bright bikini for more drama, and throw in a bright scarf (or a sarong that also serves as a headscarf) for more intentional styling.

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Crochet-Look Sleeveless Dress

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Padded Bikini Top

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Brazilian Bikini Bottoms

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Short Sarong

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Flip-Flops

Outfit #2: Museum Hopping

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While you browse through Renaissance paintings and marble busts, do it in this low-key ensemble that's equal parts comfortable and stylish. Swap out the cushy flip-flops for heeled shoes if you plan on having a nighttime dinner.

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Shirt With a Sheen

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Wide Bermuda High Waist Shorts

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Shimmering Metallic Mini Bag

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Sunglasses

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Flip-Flops

Outfit #3: Resort

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Whether you're planning a trip to Cancun or the coast of Italy, a breezy resort look is essential. A palette of crisp whites will always look sophisticated no matter the setting.

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Crinkled Cotton Shirt

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Padded Triangle Bikini Top

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Shoulder Bag

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Gathered Crêpe Skirt

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Braided Sandals

Outfit #4: Daytime Meeting

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Going to the office (it's definitely a thing now) doesn't have to feel so dreadful when you're outfit is on point. When pants can feel too covered, try a flowy midi skirt paired with a blazer. It's polished and professional and won't leave you covered in sweat during your commute.

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Long Jacket

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Rib-Knit Tank Top

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Calf-Length Skirt

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Leather Shopper

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Leather Sandals

Outfit #5: Summer Soirée

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I have a dedicated section in my closet to matching sets, and they're getting plenty of play right now in the summer. This floral skirt set is practical for a backyard function or high tea with friends—simply change up the accessories to shift it more casual or more dressed up.

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Linen-Blend Crop Blouse

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Draped Skirt

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Bowling Purse

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Mules

Outfit #6: Weekend Errands

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Another matching set to the rescue, this time in the form of what I like to call a "summer sweatsuit" aka a lightweight knit shorts set. Coordinate it with these chic leather sandals and a tote to carry all of your receipts.

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Knit Top With Collar

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Knit Shorts

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Jacquard-Weave Handbag

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Leather Slides

Next up: 7 Casual Summer Outfits NYC Girls Are Wearing on Repeat

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Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. While going to school at Columbia University in New York City, she got her feet wet in the fashion industry interning at Elle magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and New York magazine's The Cut. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. There, she worked on a multitude of projects, including styling inbook feature stories for New York magazine's print issue, writing and pitching market stories for The Cut, and serving as fashion lead for The Cut's branded content. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter. Now she is a fashion market editor for Who What Wear, focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her duties as a fashion market editor, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times. But once the computer goes down and the emails turn off, she's likely eating her way through Koreatown, hunting down vintage furniture, scoping out new outrageous nail designs to try, or taking a hot cycling class.