23 Affordable Finds From Zara and H&M That Will Sell Out

last updated 23 August 2021

If you're looking for some new-season shopping finds, Zara and H&M are two of the spots our editors rely on for pieces that hit on the trends for affordable prices. With so many new drops, though, it can be tricky to sift through the products on-site, which is why I'm delivering the very best arrivals you won't want to miss. That means you don't need to keep scrolling through pages and pages of products because the best new finds are sitting right here.

Right now, I'm looking at everything from the coolest summer pieces to the trends I'm betting on for the autumn right around the corner. The one thing they have in common? These are all pieces that look expensive and are classic enough to become staples in your wardrobe for years to come. You won't find any flash-in-the-pan trends here. Ahead are the 23 best shopping finds from Zara and H&M.

Zara

Cut Out Midi Dress

All the cutouts—please and thank you.

H&M

Mesh Mules

Okay, I'm obsessed.

Zara

Asymmetric Top With Beads

Y2K is calling.

Zara

Wide Leg Solid Color Jeans

I've been thinking about buying pink jeans for way too long, and now feels like the moment.

H&M

Wide Pull-On Trousers

How good are these?

H&M

Ribbed Sweater Vest

Yes please!

Zara

Chain Handled Quilted Leather Bag

The colour of the moment.

Zara

Seamed Linen Blend Vest

The vest trend is only getting bigger.

H&M

Ribbed Top

I love this neckline.

Zara

Studded Clogs

I already know these clogs will sell out.

H&M

Oversized Linen-Blend Shirt

You'll definitely want to add this to your cart.

H&M

Linen-Blend Shorts

To wear with the matching shorts.

Zara

CUT-OUT Slim Dress

What a dress.

H&M

Wide-Cut Side-Slit Pants

I just love the side slits here.

H&M

Collar-Detail Jumper

So chic,

H&M

Rib-Knit Top

This comes in several colours.

Zara

Linen Mini Skirt

This belongs on a vacation.

H&M

Rib-Knit Dress

The ultimate basic.

H&M

Shirt Dress

Non-basic basics, right this way.

Zara

Jacquard Midi Dress

Retro prints are here to stay.

H&M

Sports Cap

A key staple.

Zara

Rustic Knit Shorts

Knit shorts are sitting at the top of my shopping list.

Next, see our editor's shopping picks for autumn.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.