If You Like Sleeping In, Then Get Yourself These Matching Sets
Almost every morning I wake up not knowing WTF I'm going to wear. The thought of figuring out what top goes with what bottom is too overwhelming when I'm on my fifth snooze-button push and am half asleep trying to get my ass out the door and onto the subway.
Enter the life-changing world of matching sets (also known as co-ords or two-pieces or fashion's best invention...whatever you want to call them). They are literally separates made to be worn together, which means your outfit is automatically picked out for you with minimal brainpower involved. All you have to do is choose your shoes, sling a bag over your shoulders, and voilà! You'll look so polished and not at all like you took 30 seconds to throw on an outfit.
But not only are they great for catching up on some sleep, they're also seriously budget-friendly, considering that you get three outfits for the price of one. Yes, you can wear them together, but you can also opt to just to wear the top or wear only the bottoms with other pieces. I mean, it's really genius.
Below I break down ALL the possibilities, so you can get in on this kinda-sorta hack for looking fabulous in no time flat.
Bring on the Prints
If you're going to wear co-ords, you might as well get started with a statement look, such as this cute black-and-white gingham top-and-pants with a paper-bag waist. The bold pattern-on-pattern style is definitely eye-catching, but the fact that you can wear them separately too, mixing and matching prints for an equally standout situation is even better. I paired this outfit with cherry earrings and a cherry beaded bag (so even the accessories went with each other!) and then I added an unexpected pop of color with these pastel-blue slide sandals.
All Bundled Up
Sweater sets are more comfortable than any other two-pieces (for obvious reasons), and they also transition well between winter and spring when the temps range from freezing to just mildly chilly. A bright orange one like this is nothing like your typical gray loungewear-the top is off-the-shoulder and breezy while the skirt is more fitted with slits. To go along with the color scheme, I added a coordinating neon purse and tri-colored heels.
Suits (No, Not the Meghan Markle Show)
Out of all the sets, suits are the most ~powerful~. You're basically guaranteed to look like a boss bitch any time you wear one. The best part? They don't always have to be fancy. Take this blue checkered one, for instance. You can wear it with flats, like I did here, to be more caj. But if you like that more professional vibe, feel free to dress it up with heels or boots. If a structured blazer isn't really your thing, you can also pair the pants with a sweater or simple T-shirt to make it more low-key (but still cute!).
Actually Acceptable Pajamas to Wear in Public
A chic pajama set you can wear outside the house? Sign me up. There's plenty of sleepwear out there that looks like, well, NOT sleepwear, and, from experience, it feels downright heavenly to wear to the office. Did I mention that this striped ensemble has feather-trimmed pants that look even more amazing with a pair of simple heels? Basically, you can wear it to bed, to work, and then wear each piece on its own-the button-down with a pair of jeans and the pants with a long-sleeve top and flats-which makes this one of the most versatile kinds of sets.
Hell Yes to Skirt Sets
Because of the contrast of a shorter hemline on the bottom and long-sleeves on the top, a skirt-and-jacket combo strikes the perfect balance of casual and elevated. I wore a short-sleeve striped shirt under the oversized top and matched the dark khaki corduroy look with tan sneakers and fun socks, then finished it off with a simple black crossbody bag. To give it a more sophisticated spin, all I'd do is take off the jacket and trade in my sneaks for a pair of trendy mules and there ya have it-two easy outfits in one.
Have I Convinced You These Are the Best Yet?
Okay, you caught me: This is just an ode to matching sets because they make my life easier and they're perfect to mix and match with other clothes. If you haven't yet experienced the magic that is setting your morning alarm a mere 20 minutes before you need to leave because you don't have to stress about getting a stylish outfit together, then. Drop. What. You're. Doing. And shop even more sets below.
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