13 of the Best Under-$50 H&M Items

Model wears black cardigan, black clutch, and pants.

(Image credit: H&M)

The new year is in full swing, which means it's time to give your wardrobe a 2026 update to keep your go-to looks feeling fresh and interesting. While I love a shopping haul as much as the next editor, updating your look can be quite costly. Recently, I did a deep dive on H&M's newest arrivals, and I noticed so many under-$50 items that are so fashion person coded. Don't worry—I included my favorite finds ahead for your shopping pleasure.

In the mix, you can expect versatile denim, cool sets, and light layers, among other great finds. I handpicked 13 items worth shopping right now. Keep scrolling to discover fresh, beautiful pieces that have this editor's seal of approval.

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Oversized Windbreaker in Light Beige

Such a pretty windbreaker.

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Wide-Leg Track Pants in Beige

Add the track pants for an on-trend active set for your neighborhood walks.

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Denim Peplum Blouse in Denim Blue

A little cinch never hurt anybody.

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Wide Regular Jeans

These jeans are so good.

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Blouse With Pintucks

Simple yet effective.

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Oversized Sweatshirt in Dark Blue/Striped

Beautiful stripes.

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Tapered-Waist Interlock T-Shirt

Elevated T-shirts are a must.

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Cape Top

Cute.

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Jersey Dress Pants in Cream

So stunning.

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Tailored Vest in Brown/Leopard Print

This will add a little dash of fun to your favorite work looks.

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Lace-Trimmed Top in Dark Brown

The lace trim is such a great detail.

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Ribbed Cardigan in Black

Yes, please.

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Lace-Trimmed Viscose Skirt in Cream/Floral

Add this skirt to your warm-weather rotation.

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Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes her years of editorial experience to interview trending talent, explore trends, and curate shopping guides. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyper fixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram & TikTok.