We’re wearing this ourselves now: our editor’s H&M favorites for summer 2026
Our fashion editor Julia has these summer pieces hanging in her wardrobe and tells you why you absolutely need them.
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Although I sometimes like things to be colorful and unusual, in everyday life I prefer timeless styles and high-quality basics that I can wear for years to come. At H&M I always find a new item that expands my wardrobe and accompanies me through the summer. In this article I will show you which items I can no longer imagine my wardrobe without. Here are the it-pieces for the season.
My summer highlights from H&M for the capsule wardrobe
I have a fixed monthly budget for clothing. My favorite place to shop for summer is H&M. This year I have once again equipped myself with a few must-haves that I no longer want to be without and that can be easily combined with each other.
#1 Perfect for the office: vest from H&M
For me, a long vest replaces a top in the summer when things can be fancier. For the office, the piece is completely buttoned up; If I’m traveling privately, I can be a little more revealing or bare-bellied. I combine them Vest from H&M really with everything – whether mini denim skirt, shorts or suit trousers. In my opinion, the it-piece simply goes with every look and is a perfect way to make a strong appearance in the office on hot days.
#2 Trend shoe of the summer: Braided ballerinas from H&M
I love my braided ones Ballerina flats from H&M. In my opinion, there is no better trendy shoe for the summer, as it stays nice and airy even in high temperatures – without sweaty feet! The delicate models also look great with long trousers, shorts or dresses. I recommend choosing a model with an ankle strap so that you don’t slip out of the shoes. My insider tip: If you have a model without straps, you can use satin ribbons to ensure that you no longer slip out of the ballerinas.
#3 Figure flatterer: A-line denim dress from H&M
A new denim dress was also on my summer wish list this year. I bought a white A-line model that looks great and is suitable for both hot days and rainy weather. It is important to choose the right footwear: whether boots, sandals, ballerinas or flip-flops – the styling options are numerous. I got it at H&M a blue denim dress found in the cut that you will also like.
#4 Goes with everything: denim Bermuda shorts from H&M
Thanks to social media, I really couldn’t go past knee-length Bermuda shorts this year and I love this look. In spring and fall I just wear the pants with boots; When it gets hotter, sandals and flip-flops also go with the style – depending on how chic you want it to be. Gone are the days of hot pants, and I’m thrilled because a pair of denim shortswhich I can also wear to the office without showing too much skin, was still missing from my wardrobe.
#5 My favorite summer piece: smocked waist top
As a woman with a large bust, it’s not always easy for me to find pretty tops. Button facings are often too tight, tank tops quickly look too obscene and tops that I can’t wear a bra in are out anyway. So what I’m loving this year is the smocked trend. No matter what body shape you have: the elastic material adapts easily. The Model from H&M made of t-shirt fabric is one of my favorites for the summer, which I reach for again and again.
