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ZipPicks: 4 Summer Tops for High-Waisted Jeans

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With high-waisted pants and jeans everywhere now, I’ve been helping clients find tops that work well with them. In general, shorter/cropped tops can work well and you can also tuck in tops. You’ll find higher necklines are flattering so the torso proportion doesn’t seem oddly shortened, but it’s not mandatory.

Here are some fun summer tops to wear with high-waisted jeans that are currently in stores:

everlane cropped top blue

Everlane Split-Back Crop Top

needsupply white sleevless shirt zipstyleseattle personal styling

NeedSupply One Shoulder Top

Artizia Knit Crop Top

zara high collar green sleeveless shirt

Zara Halter Neck Top

Zip Picks: 7 H&M Jackets and Coats

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In honor of H&M opening their US online store, I’m picking my current favorites in a series of posts. Check out my guide to shopping at H&M, H&M shoe picks, and pants picks.

 

This is the time of year when Fall jackets and coats start appearing in stores and it’s  no secret that they are my favorite article of clothing!   I happily looked through H&M’s current selection and here are my picks:
 h&m twill jacket  h&m bomber jacket  (L) H&M Twill Contrast Sleeve Jacket(R) H&M Bomber

Perfect examples of the trendy jackets H&M offers.  These 2 casual jackets will carry you through late Summer and Fall.  Wear with jeans as shown or with skirts/dresses.
 h&m jacket zipup  h&m fitted jacket  (L) H&M Peplum Jacket(R) H&M ZipUp Jacket with sheen
You can get away with wearing cheaper quality clothing in black and these are a great example.  The cuts of these jackets are chic and sophisticated and the quality will be less noticeable in black – both priced at $50.
 h&m blazer  h&m wool miliatary jacket (L) H&M Blazer(R) H&M Military Jacket

The black blazer is a basic every woman needs while the military jacket adds character to an outfit.
 h&m peacoat  (L) H&M PeacoatLove this high collared peacoat – Check out the several color choices!

Zip Picks: 8 fun H&M accessories

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In honor of H&M opening their US online store, I’m picking my current favorites in a series of posts.  Check out my guide to shopping at H&M and H&M shoe picks.
H&M has a great selection of accessories and today I’ll be sharing my current favorites!
 h&m metal statement necklace  h&m stud earrings (L) H&M Brass Statement Necklace

Many statement necklaces are bright and colorful which is fun, but they can be difficult to match with clothing.  This metallic one, however, will go with pretty much anything!

(R) H&M Stud Earring Collection 

2 other options: Stud Earrings, Stud Earrings
H&M is a great place to buy cheap stud earrings.  There’s no reason to break the bank on these since they’re easily lost!
 h&m infinity scarf wool  h&m infinity patterned scarf (L) H&M Striped Wool Infinity Scarf

(R) H&M Patterned Wool Infinity Scarf

Two infinity scarf options.  They come in additional colors/patterns as well.  My favorite is the black and white stripe!
 h&m waist belt  h&m aviator sunglasses (L) H&M Waist Elastic Belt

H&M offers great faux-leather belt options.  Here is a classy waist belt to wear over dresses.

(R) H&M Aviator Sunglasses

I find clients are hesitant (with good reason!) to spend a lot on sunglasses since they can break easily or get lost.  Here are classic aviators for $7.
 h&m bag  H&M Faux Leather Tote (L) H&M Faux Leather Bag

(R) H&M Faux Leather Tote

2 roomy faux leather bags.  If you’re vegan or looking for a cheap black bag for work, these are for you!

Zip Picks: 4 professional H&M dresses

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In honor of H&M opening their US online store, I’m picking my current favorites in a series of posts.  Check out my guide to shopping at H&M, H&M shoe picks, and pants picks.

We’ve gone through shoes and pants. Next up I’m sharing my current favorite H&M dresses offered online:

h&m colored pencil skirt

H&M colored pencil skirt

Comes in yellow, olive, and blue.  I’m eyeing the yellow one.  Here’s how to wear colored pencil skirts.

  h&m vneck sheath dress

H&M Sleeveless Dress

This dress is a perfect example of why to shop H&M’s office-attire section.  At first glance it’s a plain black dress, but the cut is very flattering, and the eyelet provides an interesting pattern/texture.
 H&M Lyocell Sleeveless Shirt DressH&M Lyocell Sleeveless Shirt Dress

Sleeveless dress in olive and denim. The belt adds waist definition but you may want to swap it out for a better quality belt.  If you work in a formal environment this might be too informal, maybe nice enough for a casual Friday.

  UntitledH&M Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dress

Classic and elegant.  This silhouette is flattering on most women.  It could easily be your professional little black dress  – a wardrobe workhorse!

Zip Picks: 3 trendy H&M shoes

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In honor of H&M opening their US online store, I’m picking my current favorites in a series of posts.  Check out my guide to shopping at H&M.
If you’re going to buy shoes at H&M it’s important to know that the quality will be suspect,  but you can find trendy, affordable styles that you only expect to wear for 1 or 2 seasons.  H&M is perfect for this!  Here are my current favorites:
 h&m low bootsH&M Ankle boots

Love these burgundy ankle boots (also comes in black) – great price point at $50.

  h&m wedge sneakersH&M Wedge Sneakers

These  sneakers will give you height but without the bling of most wedge sneaker styles out there – simple and sleek. Currently $35
 h&m colored sneakersH&M Colored Sneakers

Fun colored sneaker option for $15! These will show their wear quickly but great for 1 summer – You may tire of the color anyways.

  h&m slip on socksH&M Socks for Flats

Those of you who wear flats frequently may want to check out the slip on socks that protect your shoes from sweat and your feet from blisters – very cheap at H&M!