Welcome to the Nothing To Wear Edit where each week we curate the best picks from the topic we spoke about on the podcast. Listen to the full episode here.
On this week's episode of Nothing To Wear I chat to the hilarious and humble Paige Carmichael. Paige is a huge fan of a two-piece set, or co-ord set, or 'separates' as some brands call them.
They're essentially a top and bottom designed to work together, so while they make planning an outfit as easy as picking a dress, the separate nature of the two pieces means they can be mixed and matched back with the rest of your wardrobe. Paige offered some great advice and handy tips for getting the most out of your sets on the podcast.
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Some brands sell co-ords as the one thing, meaning the price tag is for both pieces and (generally) the top and the bottoms are the same size. Other labels give you the option to buy them both separately, or one or the other.
I have a few two-piece sets but I sometimes feel like I'm wearing fancy pyjamas outside of the house. I think it's maybe because the ones I own are casual, or printed shorts with a tee or shirt. I still love them, but I often find myself breaking them up with crisp white or denim.
After doing some virtual window shopping (in the name of research) I'm pleased to report I've pulled together an edit of the best sets, so you don't have to go hunting. Some are sold as such while others are sold separately, and with these styles you won't look like you forgot to get changed before leaving the house.
Best matching sets to shop.
SABO Kea Top, $78, and Skirt, $78.
Image: Sabo.
Petal & Pup Lotus Short Set, $89.
Image: Petal and Pup.
Bondi Born Ios Shirt, $325, and Shorts, $295.
Image: The Iconic.
Target Australian Cotton Blend Knit Top, $25, and Skirt, $40.
Image: Target.
Cynthia Rowley Silk Cropped Shirt, $375, and Silk Button Skirt, $425.
Image: The Iconic.
Kmart Linen Blend Long Sleeve Shirt, $20, and Pull On Shorts, $15.
Image: Kmart.
Petal & Pup Semika Strapless Top, $75 and Pants, $85.
Image: Petal and Pup.
ShowPo Annalie Two Piece Set, $119.95.
Image: Showpo.
Zara Printed Cropped Shirt, $69.95 and Midi Skirt, $105.
Image: Zara
Meshki Orianna Orchid Long Sleeve Top, $149 and Knit Maxi Skirt, $159.
Image: Meshki.
Sheike Rose Garden Shirt, $159.99 and Skirt, $169.99.
Image: Sheike.
VRG GRL Jil Top, $69, and Maxi Skirt, $79.
Image: VRG GRL.
Decjuba Claire Roll Sleeve Blazer, $149.95 and Longline Short, $89.95.
Image: Decjuba.
SIR. Montecito Vest, $290, and Tailored Short, $320.
Image: Sir The Label.
Feature Image: @leighacampbell/Sabo/Petal and Pup.
