The Expensive-Looking H&M Items That Could Pass as Designer

last updated 3 February 2025

It can't just be me—I had to do a double take when I saw these H&M finds because they're just so good. Perusing the site's new arrivals is a weekly activity of mine, and on my latest visit, I came across more than a few finds that actually stopped me dead in my scrolling. While most of these pieces fall under the £150 mark, I wouldn't blame you for assuming otherwise.

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Liv wears H&M boots.

As a fashion editor, I have a keen eye for spotting expensive-looking details, and since I'm always looking at designer clothing, I can easily spot those luxe details elsewhere. The H&M pieces you're about to see below immediately reminded me of something I would see at a luxury retailer, whether it's a suede-like trench coat, wide trousers or a designer-passing handbag. There were so many chic pieces on my last visit to the website, in fact, that I ended up ordering a number of these winter staples myself.

Read on to see H&M's most expensive-looking buys in one neat edit for you below. You can thank me later!

SHOP THE MOST EXPENSIVE-LOOKING H&M ITEMS:

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Napped Tie-Belt Coat

This is such a fantastic price for a timeless coat.

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Oversized Mohair-Blend Jumper

Cosy and stylish in equal measure.

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Wide High Jeans

Available in sizes 4-22.

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Shoulder Bag

There's a serious '90s appeal to this bag.

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Rib-Knit Collared Dress

Just add knee-high boots.

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Pointed Leather Court Shoes

Such an elegant heel.

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Corduroy-Collar Denim Jacket

Get ahead of spring's arrival with this jacket.

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Fine-Knit T-Shirt

Short-sleeved knits are having a real moment.

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Wide Trousers

These will work hard in your capsule wardrobe.

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Oversized Polo-Neck Jumper

I love khaki as a softer alternative to black.

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Maxi Skirt

This skirt will act as the foundation to so many chic outfits all year round.

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Ballet Pumps

I just love this leopard print ballet flats for spring.

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Twist-Detail One-Shoulder Dress

A chic chocolate brown dress is high on my wish list for 2025.

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Tote Bag

I honestly did a double take when I saw the price tag of this tote.

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Textured-Knit Cardigan

I'm getting a big Parisian vibe off of this two-tone cardi.

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Napped A-Line Skirt

So elegant.

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Cotton Utility Jacket

I'm still looking for the perfect wax jacket and I have a feeling this is it...

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Wool-Blend Cardigan

H&M is really nailing the cardigan game right now.

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Wide Belted Trousers

This could easily be three times the price.

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Narrow Leather Belt

The simplest way to bring a polished finish to a look is with a sleek belt.

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Mohair-Blend Cardigan

The perfect baby blue hue.

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A-Line Denim Skirt

I'll be copying this entire outfit this weekend.

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Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her top-selling column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working for Who What Wear UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily interned at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she managed the fashion team and travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.