Instead of a Dress, Consider a Matching Skirt-and-Top Set for Fall

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Photo: Courtesy of Christopher Esber

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Dressing for colder months doesn’t have to be complicated. A few fall skirts here and a couple of matching tops there will ensure you’re a sartorial success—no matter how brisk the days may be. Whether it’s a cashmere midi skirt paired with a coordinating cardigan or a striped wool maxi coupled with a V-neck pullover, relying on sets is a surefire way to guarantee you’ll look great no matter where you’re headed. Plus, they’re a little more fun than a one-and-done dress, wouldn’t you say?

Many designers certainly agree that matchy-matchy style is an effortless way to make a chic statement. Christopher Esber makes a cuddly, soft set that ll hug your body, and Weekend by Max Mara delivers major texture with sumptuous waffle knits. While these coordinated ensembles look incredibly polished, at the heart of their essence is an undeniable sense of ease, thanks to the no-brainer matching partners. If you’re thinking about doubling down on the twinning outfit formula this season, ahead find the best fall skirts and matching tops to shop online.

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Christopher Esber cropped mélange ribbed-knit cardigan

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Christopher Esber mélange ribbed-knit midi skirt

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Weekend by Max Mara Faiti virgin wool sweater

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Weekend by Max Mara wool yarn skirt

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Mango high collar sweater

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Mango knitted mini skirt

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Chloé printed silk-twill shirt

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Chloé printed silk-twill midi skirt

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Totême crinkled tank top

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Totême crinkled midi skirt

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Sovere swerve button-detailed rib knit top

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Sovere knit midi skirt

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Alaïa checked ribbed wool-blend cape

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Alaïa fluted checked wool midi skirt

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Emilia Wickstead Fabiola satin cropped top

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Emilia Wickstead Zena flared high-rise satin skirt

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Ralph Lauren belted cable-knit wool-cashmere cardigan

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Ralph Lauren cable-knit wool-cashmere A-line skirt

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The Range Alloy cutout rib knit top

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The Range Alloy rib knit maxi skirt

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Johanna Ortiz Still Water cotton cropped top

Johanna Ortiz The Stream cotton midi skirt

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Cefinn Josie metallic wool-blend sweater

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Cefinn Sasha wool-blend midi skirt

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Jonathan Simkhai Jasmina brush stroke striped wool V-neck top

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Jonathan Simkhai Lenny brush stroke striped wool peplum midi skirt

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Altuzarra Hasla off-the-shoulder wool-blend sweater

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Altuzarra Foreseti ribbed-knit wool-blend midi skirt

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Something Navy cable-knit wool-blend turtleneck

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Something Navy wrap-effect cable-knit sweater skirt

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LVIR unbalanced rib-knit sweater

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LVIR unbalanced rib knit midi skirt

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Proenza Schouler Frayed cotton-blend tank

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Proenza Schouler Frayed cotton-blend skirt

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Tory Burch colorblock knit top

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Tory Burch colorblock knit skirt

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Sea Wilma floral-print knit jersey top

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Sea Wilma embroidered-lace voile midi skirt

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Zara wide sleeve knit sweater

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Zara long knit skirt

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Batsheva + Laura Ashley Grace ruffled printed cotton-poplin blouse

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Batsheva + Laura Ashley Pembroke ruffled tiered floral-print cotton-poplin midi skirt