Matchy-matchy is really catchy
Matchy-matchy is really catchy! Why matching outfits are back in fashion and eight ways to get the look
- UK style expert Frankie Graddon shares why coordination is huge this season
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Pub garden season is upon us, but it’s not just the rosé spritzers causing double vision. In the world of fashion, two-pieces are sweeping the catwalks and the High Street.
Don’t panic — I’m not talking about dated twin-sets and pearls, rather an array of stylish co-ords.
With effortless silhouettes, luxe fabrics and springy prints and colours, these matchy-matchy looks are a quick and easy way to spruce up your wardrobe.
The spring/summer catwalks put co-ords front and centre with Prada, Chloé and boho New York brand Ulla Johnson showcasing matching separates in every style from utilitarian denim to delicate crochet.
But as well as being stylish, the new two-pieces are tremendously practical.
Top, £160 and skirt, £390, paolita.co.uk; shoes, £140, boden.com; bag, £45.99, zara.com; earrings, £29, whistles.com
Forget figuring out which top goes with what bottom, a matching set does the hard work for you.
Need an office look in a flash?
Just throw Jigsaw’s swirly skirt set on with sandals and a bag, and head out.
Plus, each item is designed to be worn separately, giving you three outfits for the price of one.
For example, Wiggy Kit’s blue ric-rac linen blouse and skirt looks chic worn with suede boots during the day and can be dressed up for dinner with heels and bold jewellery.
Make the outfit go even further by styling the blouse with white jeans at the weekend and adding a T-shirt to the skirt for lunch with friends.
With effortless silhouettes, luxe fabrics and springy prints and colours, these matchy-matchy looks are a quick and easy way to spruce up your wardrobe
Top, £89 and skirt, £95, ghost.co.uk; shoes £110, boden.co.uk; bag, £295, cnicol.com
Top, £255 and skirt, £375, wiggykit.com; boots, £329, penelopechilvers.com
This versatility means co-ords are also the perfect holiday companion.
Save space in your suitcase by packing Paolita’s tiered two-piece to wear as a summery dress, then restyle it with denim shorts and linen shirts.
If you’re jetting off for the Bank Holiday, Kate Spade’s floral jacket and trouser set will take you from the airport lounge to cocktails by switching Birkenstocks for slingbacks.
In fact, there’s nowhere you can’t wear a co-ord.
Top, £145 and skirt, £130, essentiel-antwerp.com; shoes, £299, lkbennett.com
Top, £175 and skirt, £225, meandem.com, shoes, £55, johnlewis.com; bag, £145, stone-and-mason.com; earrings, £80, sandralexandra.com
Top, £250 and trousers, £220, katespade.co.uk; shoes, £47, river island.com
If you don’t want to fork out on yet another wedding guest dress, Me + Em’s bloom-print faux maxi and Ghost’s swishy midi skirt set should be on your radar.
Both can be mixed and matched with other party pieces in your wardrobe and re-worn throughout the season.
Talk about cause for a celebration.
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