If anyone tells you co-ord sets are boring, show them this
I'll be wearing them all summer
Look. There's nothing wrong with enjoying easy dressing, the kind that lets you roll out of bed, have a quick shower and throw something on without a thought, all the while knowing you'll look effortlessly put together.
You might call it lazy, I just call it common sense. And co-ord sets - much like summer dreses and satin skirts - fall into that category for me. You might also say they're boring, falling under the 'Meg Ryan twin set category' (sorry Meg), but make no mistable, they are anything but.
The beauty of this all-ecompassing trend is that there are matching separates to suit all styles, from waistcoats and tailored trousers to sweatshirts and terry shorts (perfect for the tenniscore trend afficionados) to halterneck tops and skirts.
In fact, co-ords and matching separates are such bestsellers that labels and brands such as Zara, Mango and Net-A-Porter have their own dedicated tabs so the customer can better shop their selection.
They make dressing so seamless that all you need to do is throw on your favourite pair of shoes (I can't stop wearing these Zara strappy sandals right now) and a handbag and your outfit is sorted for the day.
And if you don't like the head-to-toe look, that's perfectly fine, because you can mix and match the tops and bottoms with your existing wardrobe. So really you're getting so much more than just the one outfit out of your purchase. With that in mind, take a look at my co-ord sets edit below.
Chic, chic, chic, I love this worn with a straight black skirt too.
Or with this set, so sleek.
One of my favourite conscious brands, inspired by its native Rio De Janeiro.
A standout item within its own right.
Paired with the skirt, this could easily be mistaken for a dress (see hero image), but you can get so much more wear out of this with trousers and shorts.
A chic statement skirt that's the perfect addition to a relaxed jumper or shirt.
Wear this shirt tucked in or out.
I'm obsessed with dusty pink right now so I'll be wearing this set all summer long.
Team with white linen trousers or the matching ruffled skirt.
This works well as a beach cover-up too.
This taps well into this season's crochet trend too.
You can easily wear these in the winter too, with a black cashmere roll-neck.
Into athleisure? This is for you.
Finish off your look with your favourite chunk trainers.
Part of Victoria Beckham's epic collection for Mango.
These trousers can be teamed with two different kinds of blazers depending on which cut you prefer.
Team this blazer with the matching shorts or dress down with some jeans.
These will look amazing with heels and an oversized white shirt.
Team this top with a straight skirt or tailored trousers.
These tailored trousers look so much more expensive than their price tag suggests.
If you're going to buy one item this summer, make it a linen waistcoat, which will smarten up shorts, skirts and trousers.
The wide leg on these trousers is super flattering.
This shirt comes with either matching trousers or a skirt.
And if pink isn't your colour, you'll be pleased to hear this comes in a tonne of hues.
I love a waistcoat paired with matching trousers or shoehorse jeans.
An easy-to-wear pair of tailored trousers that can be worn with a waistcoat or an oversized blazer in the office.
