Two’s a Pair! 11 Ways to Style Summer’s Matching Sets

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Summertime living is supposed to be easy–so the dressing should be too. That’s why we’re all about matching sets. It’s all in the name–they match– taking the guesswork out of getting dressed, and getting you out of the house and into the sunshine. After all, is a summer spent inside picking outfits really a summer at all?

Vogue’s Favorite Matching Sets:

Luckily the retail gods are on our side this summer–the (virtual) shelves are packed with sets of all shapes and sizes. For the down-to-earth dresser, striped pajama sets from The Row or With Nothing Underneath will carry you from the beach to the street, while the more festive summer stylite may opt to go for something printed or crochet. Either way, sets leave little to think about aside from accessories and attitude. Shop some of our favorites, styled out, right below.

The Striped Set With Playful Extras

Add whimsy to a more preppy striped short set with raffia ballet flats and a campy beaded choker.

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With Nothing Underneath

The Boyfriend shirt

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With Nothing Underneath

The Boxer shorts

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Mansur Gavriel

square toe ballet flats

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Prada

crochet necklace

The Flirty Skirt Set With Elegant Finishing Touches

Pearls and a tiny kitten heel are subtle but necessary supporting characters to this ruffled skirt set.

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Valentino Garavani

cropped ruffled polka-dot top

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Valentino Garavani

ruffled wrap-effect polka-dot midi skirt

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Cos

crossover-strap kitten-heel sandals

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Chan Luu

Mizumi earrings

The Striped Set With Sleek Slippers

Four hours plus on the road means one thing: lightweight fabrics and effortless silhouettes. Suzie Kondi’s striped set with velvet slippers is a reliable, and travel-friendly formula for laidback polish.

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Suzie Kondi

Capri striped t-shirt

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Suzie Kondi

The Zephyra flare pants

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Vibi Venezia

suede easy loafer slippers

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Dear Frances

Sacchetto mesh bag

The Paisley Set With Boho Accessories

Nili Lotan’s halter top and mini short set is the fashion girl way into wearing bandana print. Stay on theme with a roomy shoulder bag and embellished leather sandals.

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Nili Lotan

Audrey bandana-print halterneck top

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Nili Lotan

Frances bandana-print shorts

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Bottega Veneta

large Hop bag

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Zimmermann

Wild embellished leather sandals

The Linen Set With Nautical Notes

Ground an airy white linen set with structured accents—boat shoes and a drawstring bucket bag bridge coastal ease with city polish.

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Alex Mill

Jo shirt

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Alex Mill

Riley pants

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Khaite

Rory bag

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Reformation

Fia boat loafers

The Printed Set With a Little Black Bikini and Mesh Flats

When in doubt, a matching printed set thrown over a little black bikini is an easy style win for hanging on a friend’s rooftop or backyard.

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Mango

printed crop knot shirt

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Mango

printed culotte pants

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Lido

Venti triangle bikini

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Staud

Alessandra sandals

The Bright Red Set With a Leather Slides and a Roomy Tote

Matteau’s bright red set offers a vibrant take on summer minimalism. Add in a canvas tote for practicality and you’re weekend look is sorted.

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Matteau

organic cotton-poplin shirt

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Matteau

organic cotton-poplin shorts

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Aeyde

Anna leather slides

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Cos

pinch tote bag

The Floral Set With Sweet Accessories

Mary Janes and tortoiseshell sunglasses play up the femininity of this sweet floral set.

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Hill House Home

The Adelaide top

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Hill House Home

The Indra shorts

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Le Monde Béryl

leather mary jane ballet flats

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Miu Miu

Miu Regard sunglasses

The Checked Set With a Roomy Tote and Flip-Flops

A pajama-inspired set is integral to a well-rounded summer-in-the-city uniform. Dôen’s checks all the boxes with its sweet print and relaxed (but still shapely) silhouette. Leather accents make the ensemble feel intentional, even if you indeed just rolled out of bed.

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Dôen

Jonie top

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Dôen

Morgan pants

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Emme Parsons

Meta leather flip flops

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Massimo Dutti

Nappa leather maxi tote bag

The Crochet Set With Elegant Accessories

You’re spent but oh-so relaxed after a day soaking up the sun. What to wear for dinner on vacation? Zimmermann’s crochet set brings style to a no-fuss formula. Loewe’s Pebble slides are a nice break from daytime flip-flops.

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Zimmermann

Rhiannon cropped crocheted tank

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Zimmermann

Rhiannon crocheted midi skirt

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Loewe

Pebble embellished leather slides

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Toteme

gold-tone, crystal and onyx earrings

The Striped Set With Sporty Extras

The Row’s relaxed stripe set pairs nicely with suede retro sneakers and Lemaire’s netted crossbody—perfect for weekend errands and a Saturday lunch, or a city trip when you’re out and about exploring.

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Miu Miu

suede bicolor retro trainer sneakers

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Lemaire

x FILT Fortune Croissant bag