In praise of the matching set (and why you need one)

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Every so often we�re gifted a trend that�s just so wearable and effortless that it makes getting dressed a pleasure and a breeze. Enter the matching set. Love them. Can�t get enough. I�ve got a matching set in various iterations, from shirts and pants to tops and shorts to pyjama-style slinky numbers to beautiful breathable linen. It�s so easy to incorporate it into your wardrobe repertoire and it always helps an outfit look ultra polished. Here are a few other reasons why this is definitely one trend you can�t afford to miss.

Versatility plus!

There�s so much you can do with a matching set. It makes for such a versatile addition to any wardrobe. They�re easily dressed up or down as the co-ordinating factor makes it just feel dressy without having to do much at all. You can dial it up with some glam accoutrements like a statement necklace or earrings, or you can make it casual with the addition of a pair of sandals or slides and understated accessories.

It�s an antidote to a wardrobe crisis

If you�ve woken up on the wrong side of the sartorial bed and absolutely nothing looks right in your closet, it�s a matching set to the rescue. You don�t need to think about styling it or fussing around with separates and you�re ready to walk out the door in minutes. When I�m having one of those days, I throw on some gold jewellery like a necklace or statement earrings, a great sandal or heel and I�m set.

Wear it in place of a dress

If a dress if usually your go-to for an event, then consider swapping it out for a dressy co-ordinating set (kinda like this one). Opt for a set in a beautiful satin or silk, pop on a pair of heels and great jewellery and you�re done. The upside of this is that you have two dressy pieces that you can wear separately and repurpose into another outfit.

It�s a great travel go-to

As I said above, worn together a set looks perfectly put-together but you can also turn it into a different look by pairing it with something else in your closet. The beauty in this is that you can bring one set, but wear it with a basic you�ve already packed like a t-shirt or tank or a pair of pants or shorts and you�ve got yourself a new look.

Check out my edit of co-ordinating sets below, and tell me how you�re styling this trend in the comments below!

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