I'm a dress girl through-and-through but this summer I've found myself gravitating towards chic top and skirt co-ords over and over again. So much so that I appear to have amassed quite a collection! Why are they so good? Well, they give the elegance and ease of a dress while providing you with that styled-up coolness you can only get from expertly combining separates together. Great for work, parties, holidays and more, they have become my secret fashion weapon in 2024!
So no matter your upcoming summer plans, join the matching set fans by investing in one of these winners from Free People, Mint Velvet, Whistles and more.
Shop My Favourite Co-ord Sets Looks for Summer:
1. Summer White
The quality of this Mint Velvet co-ord is unbelievably good for a high street brand and I've seen women of different body shapes looking spectacular in it—I'm convinced it suits everyone and it'd be great to go up even further with the sizing range. Each piece is lined well which makes the slinky fabric still feel really elegant and soft but infinitely more flattering and a better fit. Sure, it has a bridal feel to it, but I think when you combine white pieces with mix-and-match accessories you instantly lift it out of wedding territory.
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POSSE is the Aussie name on my brain right now.
The matching skirt is a win-win.
This is so pretty! I'm saving this for summer in the country.
DÔEN make the prettiest wardrobe staples.
I will wear this skirt forever.
This handy two piece is shoppable in one fell swoop! Its so chic.
I adore DEIJI STUDIOS for their pyjama like sensibilities.
This skirt is so easy-breezy
Broderie anglaise will live in my mind rent free this season
This skirt is so timeless.
2. Butter Yellow
The detailed fabric! The perfect shade of butter yellow! I knew as soon as I saw this unique co-ord from Whistles that I had to have it. I like the idea of styling it with a black bra like the ecomm images on their website. I also think this top is going to look so cool with denim.
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Maje have got the butter yellow brief!
The skirt is so cool. Perfect for summer holidays somewhere hot.
You can't deny Damson Madder's cult status. This top is so cute!
I love a mini skirt for high summer.
I love a summer knit. This ba&sh number is simple and sweet.
The maxi skirt is a need! Pair with strappy sandals.
This KHAITE set has 90s minimal vibes aplenty.
I will wear this skirt in infinite combinations.
3. Shirred
I feel like Peachy Den's Deba set has been following me around on Instagram, and now that I've tried it I totally understand why it's permanently sold-out! This is so easy and comfortable to wear, and yet elevated and elegant too. I love that it can be styled in so many ways—I've seen girls 15 years younger than me pairing it with sporty pieces, but you can just as quickly smarten it up with heels.
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The one shirred top I routinely go back to.
The skirt has great volume! I will treasure forever.
This soft blue set from AMYLYNN is fresh and fun for summer.
The puffball skirt is still bang on trend.
Reformation nails two-pieces season after season.
4. Polka-Dot
I couldn't resist trying this set on from French brand Rouje when I was in Paris for work recently, and, well… it came home with me! This has a 1940s feel to it with the crepe polka-dot fabric, wrap skirt and ruched, square-neck top, and I like having a more retro skirt co-ord in my burgeoning collection!
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Polkas are still very much on my mind. This blouse is super in-demand.
Add the skirt for the full tiered effect.
This looks so vintage, but so now.
I've seen this trending in a big way on Instagram.
Team the top and skirt with heeled thong sandals for a contemporary take.
This is a real showstopper! And a really great price, I must say.
5. Gingham
If any one brand could say they practically own the trend for waistcoats, it's Aligne! Theirs are a thing of legend, and I was lucky enough to snap up this gingham set a couple of months ago. It is really comfortable to throw on and yet very smart thanks to the tailored cut of the vest and the pleats on the skirt.
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GANNI makes great, directional pieces. I love all the intricate details to this top.
The drop waist of this skirt is the way to wear maxi styles now.
This ARKET set is summer in an outfit. I know it will sell out!
The full outfit makes me want a holiday stat.
A sweet little cami top, and at a great price.
The maxi has a high split, which gives ease when walking.
6. Nautical
I had a ridiculous amount of fun wearing this nautical-theme skirt set for an event with Free People recently. Everyone asked me about it and I can understand why! The detailing is brilliant and the cut is really whimsical, yet it's grounded via a classically summery blue-and-white colour palette. I'm very tempted to get it in brown as well…
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This is giving The White Lotus energy!
I will wear this with a white tank top too.
Bright red is still very much trending. This co-ord is perfect for pool-side days.
RAILS make elevated wardrobe pieces for all year round.
Team with slip-on leather sandals for summertime ease.
Baby blue is a great wedding guest outfit shade.
Shop More of the Trend
Crochet for days! This ESCVDO set is so stylish.
You can't miss the skirt! Its a beauty.
Marigold yellow will have heads turning.
The bubble skirt is the item on every fashion-conscious person's summer wishlist.
Zimmermann got to co-ord brief, this time, in crochet.
So delicate, yet put-together.
The light airy fabric of this set is ideal for scorching holidays.
The limit does not exist with this maxi skirt.
Have a maritime moment with this sweet Free People white set.
So slick and so 90s.
A great desk to dinner option, on hot days in the city.
A black skirt will never fail you.
I always look to Staud for their pretty summer co-ords and occasionwear.
Polished and pleated. Divine!
CAP D'ANTIBES just landed on Net-a-Porter and has got my heart racing!
The terry mini skirt deserves a holiday, like, yesterday!
