Cute co-ords: get matchy matchy for under £20
By Imogen Bavinton
Matching sets are a stylish new trend, especially for spring and summer. They come in lots of different styles for both day and night looks and always look amazing. Shamefully I have about 15 sets of co-ords in my wardrobe! The reason I love this trend so much is because you can mix and match your tops or bottoms to go with other fashion essentials so essentially you have two outfits in one. As the summer months are approaching I thought I’d find my favourite pick of summery co-ords that cost under £20 for the whole set and share with you girls to help you find your perfect two piece.
This simple two piece caught my attention right away. I love how basic it is- just plain shorts and a crop but the twist in the front of the crop top really makes this piece. My preferred colour would be in red as its bold (not to mention red is actually my favourite colour!) but black and ivory would look stunning too, especially with a sunkissed tan on holiday.
£20 from Boohoo.com
Pink isn’t normally a colour I’d go for but this tailored look really stood out for me. This set is perfect for spring and could be dressed up with heels or dressed down with flats for a daytime look. Personally I’d wear a patterned monochrome crop top with this trouser and blazer combo to stand out more and give a bit of a twist on the classic look but any plain top would work too.
£20 from Prettylittlething.com
Monochrome looks are fashionable all year round, and this little number would be perfect for summer. The crop top and skirt will be cool on warmer days making it ideal for those afternoons spent in the pub garden soaking up the sun! I really loved the style of the skirt as well as it comes out into a peplum which is a really flattering style. Style up this outfit with a few colourful accessories to make it seem a bit more summery. I would choose red (again, as it’s my favourite colour!) as it would really clash with the black and white but any bright colour would look great.
Motel Rocks is one of my favourite online shops as most of the clothes have really fun, different patterns on them. This two piece set caught my eye due to the bright blue and yellow. I also like the fact that it gives a twist on the classic “summer florals” trend as rather than a floral pattern, it has an abstract looking dandelion print covering the crop and skirt. At only £15 it’s a bargain as well as usually clothes from Motel Rocks are more expensive than that.
£15 from Motel Rocks
If you’re not a fan of the crop top and bottoms combination like most co-ords are, then this outfit would be perfect. I loved the bold red rose on the front of the top and skirt as it clashes against the white background. What I like about this outfit as well is that it could just as easily be a daytime and night time look. Team it with your beloved pair of converse or vans for during the day and switch for a pair of black heels for going out in.
The print of this set is what caught my eye straight away. I love the fact that the design is a bit of an optical illusion and in really bright colours so you would stand out in a crowd of people. It would be perfect for a summer festival or simply a daytime outfit on a hot day. Style it with a denim jacket, huge sunglasses and a pair of trusty flats. You'll be turning heads in no time!
£11.99 from Daisy Street
Imogen's Co-ords...
Missguided is my favourite place to get co-ordinates from. As im into clothes that look a bit quirky and colourful, Missguideds selection of two pieces are right up my street. They have such a wide range of different patterns and styles to really make you stand out from the crowd. As well as this there are styles to suit all different body types so that you're not left feeling limited. Here are three of my most favourite summery two pieces from my beloved collection and where to get them from.
Top: £20
Shorts: £12 bought from Missguided
Sadly sold out but bought from Fashion Union
