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Have you noticed the comeback of the fashion set? You know, the “outfit” you buy together … to match. Yes, your pants match your top, or your skirt matches your sweater. You get the picture. Once considered dated, this trend is back and is as fabulous as ever.

From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
Here, fashion blog Classy Girls Wear Pearls shows off a shorts set (sorry, it’s sold out).
From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
Taylor Swift is the queen of many things, one of which is how to embrace “set” dressing. Image: glamourmagazine.com

If you invest in a few sets, the brilliance is that you have immediately put your fashion anxiety at ease. You know what to wear and can just grab it. It’s just as polished as a dress, but provides much more flexibility, as each piece can also be worn as a separate. Yes, this is the best of both worlds!

As this trend gains steam, expect it to stick around, as we women are nothing if not busy, and this purchase says value, style and simplicity, all at once. Thank you, fashion gods!

Let’s look at some more examples of set dressing that you can indulge in. No worries, we have items from all price points and sizes.

From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
Outfits are from (left to right) Anthropologie, ASOS and Vince Camuto.

Tory Burch: Matching Set Outfits

It’s hard to find a designer who does the set look better than Tory Burch. With several different patterns, the line features shorts, skirts, sweaters, tops and more. Here are a few of our favorites:

Tory Burch Set: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
From Tory Burch. This striped pattern has many pieces to pick your perfect outfit. Skirt: $395; Sweater: $495
Tory Burch Tee: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
Or add this tee to the skirt, or the shorts below. Tee, Tory Burch, $95
shorts from Tory Burch: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
Shorts by Tory Burch $250
Tory burch stripped skirt: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
See, the skirt still makes a pretty separate. Image credit: Tory Burch

Here are some other examples to whet your “set” appetite:

Vince camuto matching set: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
This Vince Camuto matching set comes in a reddish-orange color and in black. Top: $89; Skirt: $79
Gabby Skye Two-Piece Sleeveless Scuba Knit: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
This plus-size, two-piece outfit from Nordstrom is perfect for spring and summer. You must purchase these as a set, for $108.
From Zara: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
From Zara. Skirt: $79.90; Top: $69.90
Nordstrom matched set: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
This matched set from Nordstrom won’t break the bank: Top: $49; Skirt: $64
Michael Stars Sets: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
Here’s what’s currently on the Michael Stars website. Be sure to add some accessories, as this look can easily fall into the “is she wearing pajamas?” side of fashion. The thin, knit, matching pants and top are tricky.
DVF dress shorts: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
Okay, this comes with a warning: this is why you shop locally with a salesperson you TRUST. This look is great, but you need fabulous legs, and 99 percent of those who can wear this are younger than 35. Just sayin’ … By DVF. For more details, see here.

Another example of how two pieces, found in matching set outfits, can be split up to more than double your options:

Top and Skirt set from Anthropologie: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
This set from Anthropologie is brilliant. The Tracy Reese pieces, worn together, offer a very polished, dressy look — especially with the beaded top. The skirt, not beaded, can be worn far more casually. Beaded top: $398; skirt: $198
Tracy Reese Anthropologie top with black pants: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
Here is that same Tracy Reese top from Anthropologie worn with wide, black pants for another dressy look. Black linen pants, $148
You can see here is that same striped skirt, worn with a white top, for a more daytime look. Image this with a white tank or tee, and for winter add a cashmere sweater and black tights. At Antropologie for $198: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
You can see here that same striped skirt, worn with a white top, for a more daytime look. Imagine this with a white tank or tee, and for winter, add a cashmere sweater and black tights. At Antropologie for $198.

And to leave you with just the prettiest, yet expensive, look to yearn for (I’m sorry!), here is this GORGEOUS set by Ryan Lo found on Net-A-Porter.com:

Ryan Lo organza skirt: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
Isn’t this stunning? And it’s two separate pieces: a skirt and a top. Found on Net-A-Porter.
Ryan Lo organza top: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
Here is the Ryan Lo top, $605.
Ryan Lo orange skirt: From an article with lots of options for matching set outfits that are really cute.
And here’s the fabulous Ryan Lo skirt, also $605.

Are you convinced? Is matched set dressing in your future?! It is for me!

 

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Liza Graves

As CEO of StyleBlueprint, Liza also regularly writes for SB. Most of her writing is now found in the recipe archives as cooking is her stress relief!