My wardrobe needs an elegant update, and these nine expensive-looking H&M buys hit the mark.

The seasonal shift is underway, and my wardrobe is ready for a reset. In part, that means unpacking my treasured cold-weather pieces that have been stored away for the past few months, waiting for the mercury to drop so that they can return to their place of place.

Alongside, there are a few gaps where great pieces should be, and with my new season intentions set clearly to elegance and timelessness, I’ve turned to H&M to add a few expensive-looking pieces to my autumn wardrobe.

H&M Short Funnel-Collar Trench Coat (£75)

During one of my daily scrolls through the new-in section of H&M, I discovered that a wave of autumn buys had arrived, and nestled between the staples was a series of standout pieces that look at least triple their actual price. Outerwear has swiftly returned as the cooler days roll in, and H&M is bringing refined detailing to affordable buys to make them appear as premium buys even when they fit comfortably into our budget.

Now that it's time to layer up, knitwear has returned, and H&M has brought back a few of its most iconic styles, like the Cashmere-Blend Jumper that sells out every year, as well as some new refined additions like the Oversized Wool Jumper currently sitting in my basket.

If you're currently bolstering your capsule wardrobe, take a peek at the series of sleek tailoring found across the new collection. Perfectly draped trousers come in understated shades to add to the refined feel, and pretty blouses with intricate detailing are ready to be mixed and matched with jeans and skirts throughout the coming months.

Whether you're building your autumn wardrobe from scratch or simply looking for one or two new additions to make your outfits look that much more chic, you'll want to scroll on to explore the most expensive-looking buys in the H&M autumn collection.

A sleek autumn jacket under £40? I know this will sell out fast.

This pretty blouse is ready to be paired with classic jeans, sleek tailoring and leather skirts this season.

Add a pop of colour to your neutrals with this cosy red knit.

Don't sleep on H&M denim. This barrel-leg pair is so good.

These also come in black but I know I'll get so much wear out of this beige pair.

Sleek, versatile and timeless—yes, this is currently in my basket.

This double-collar trench coat is such a standout.

Watch this trending frog-fastening shirt fly out of stock.

The drape of this pair is so good! I'm considering them in all three colourways.

The perfect light layer to ease you into autumn.

Classic boots that you'll reach for every single year.

Save this pretty top for drinks, dates or any weekend plans.

The best-selling jumper is back! But it won't be for long...

I'm very into the tonal trench coat too.

Take your outfits up a notch by swapping in these sleek heels.

I genuinely did a double take when I saw this jacket.

A hardworking layering piece you'll depend upon through autumn, winter and beyond.

You might not need it immediately, but I'm snapping up this sleek coat now in preparation for the coldest days.

Florrie embarked on her fashion journey whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller.

There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content. Over eight years of fashion industry experience, Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping.

Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer. Now, as the Shopping Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them.