By Indya Brown
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A few months ago, during one ofmy many weekly internet-shopping sessions, Ispotted and bought aplissé pleated top-and-pants matching set on a whim. It was from none other than Who What Wear,and although we, as the editors, have the privilege oftest-driving a lot of styles before they hit stores, this two-piece set escaped me. Quickly, it became my go-to outfit for everythingfromvideo calls toshort walks to my local coffee shop or whenever I needed to run out of the house anddidn't want to look like I rolled out of bed. Like most people, I've pretty much reached my limit wearing sweatsuits (they've been my uniform for the better part of a year),so I'm more than happy to embrace anequally comfortable and low-key alternative.
What I love about amatching set is that it takes me around five minutes (or less) to arrive at a complete look: Just throw it on, and add a pair of heeled mules and gold jewelry,and you have an outfit that looks intentional with minimal effort. Now that I've discovered the joy of matching sets, I'm giving my dull sweatsuits a rest for the ease of an elevated two-piece. Below,I've gatheredseveral stylish matching skirt-and-pants sets if you too have reached sweatpants fatigue. A bonus: Many of them are under $200 and prime forsome glorious spring weather.
The Set
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Frances Collared Shirt
Shop the matchingCarmen Relaxed Pull-On Pants($135).
The set that has taken the place of my sweatsuits.
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Callahan
Glennon Cardigan in Baby Blue
Shop the matchingTrish Pants ($81).
I'm set on venturing out of my "neutral-colors-only" cocoon to embrace the colorful side of things—this blue set fits the bill.
Weekend Stories
Kyla Blouse in Baby Blue
Shop the matchingLara Shorts ($198).
In this L.A. weather, a shorts set is sometimes the best option.
Reformation
Gianni Two-Piece Cashmere Sweater & Pants Set
Wool knits transform this set into something way more luxe-feeling than your typical sweatsuit.
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Zara
Oversized Knit Vest
Shop the matchingZippered Knit Skirt($40).
How fun and adorable is this cheeky set?
Mango
Sleeveless Pleated Top
Shop the matching Pleated Wide Leg Pants($50).
With the impending heat, flowy, oversize silhouettes are calling my name.
H&M
Long-Sleeved Top
Shop the matchingCreased Jersey Pants($25).
Made for running weekend errands.
Danielle Guizio
Striped Mohair Crop Sweater
Shop the matchingStriped Mohair Mini Skirt ($198).
Take a cue from Revolve's styling, and dress it up withsleek boots and defining accessories.
Fp Beach
Adelaide Sweater Set
All that's left to add is a matching bag.
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Asyou
Flare Pants
Shop the matching Fur Trim Cardigan($43).
The addition of the fur trim makes this one feel special.
Fp Beach
Morgan Fauxchet Sweater Set
Just imagine this outfit on the beach with an Aperol spritz in hand—literally a dream.
Zara
Soft Jacket
Shop the matchingSoft Wide Leg pants($36).
I can't think of abetter on-the-go outfit. The whole set is also pretty affordable.
Reformation
Renato Cashmere Sweater Set
This is practically made for the summer.
Zara
Pleated Top
Shop the matchingPleatedPants ($36).
Pleated details look fancy, but trust me when I say this set is low-maintenance luxe and supremely comfortable.
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Reformation
Raina Two Piece
Try adding a checked blazer for a polished look.
Callahan
Mae Sweater Set
Skirt sets like this look so elegant with little sartorial effort. I call that a win-win.
The Reformation
Mirabel Two Piece
Pair this with classic white sneakers and a T-shirt for a casual, comfy vibe.
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Mango
Slit Knitted Skirt
Shop the matchingRibbed Knit Sweater($24).
White in the spring feels so fresh and uplifting.
Intimately
90's Babe Sweater Set
Simply perfect.
Fp Beach
Declan Sweater Set
I can't believe this entire set is less than $80. You'd be wise to buy this in multiples.
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Mango
Laurel Set
Polo tops are trending big this season, so of course, a two-piece version is in order.
Reformation
Carini Open Knit Set
The open knit is perfect for transitioning into warmer temperatures.
Zara
Belted Dress
Shop the matchingWide Leg Pants($40).
The body-hugging silhouette looks amazing on virtually anyone.
Fp Beach
Reign Set
My idealWFH outfit.
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Indya Brown
Fashion Market Editor
Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. While going to school at Columbia University in New York City, she got her feet wet in the fashion industry interning at Elle magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and New York magazine's The Cut. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. There, she worked on a multitude of projects, including styling inbook feature stories for New York magazine's print issue, writing and pitching market stories for The Cut, and serving as fashion lead for The Cut's branded content. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter. Now she is a fashion market editor for Who What Wear, focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her duties as a fashion market editor, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times. But once the computer goes down and the emails turn off, she's likely eating her way through Koreatown, hunting down vintage furniture, scoping out new outrageous nail designs to try, or taking a hot cycling class.
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