https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:47:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2309133 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:01:46 +0000 Jules 2309133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg nemosmom, I love that green set so much! We share a love of the slightly warmer shades of green for sure.<br /> I could go on about this topic for a while. Suffice to say i don't wear sweat suits, preferring leggings and zippered hoodies for at-home in winter. But these will never be public outfits beyond what shows under a long puffer when i step out to do local errands. I did buy myself a matching set in eggplant this year, where previously I had only black leggings and assorted random hoodies and sweaters. I enjoy it but don't need another. I generally choose to wear stuff around the house that's been demoted for various reasons rather than specific purchases.<br /> I love matching sweat suits in theory but just don’t love wearing the individual components (for comfort, practical, flattery, proportions reasons - track pants don’t work well with winter boots while leggings go right under them, and I prefer a sweatshirt I can unzip for when I get a bit warm).</p> <p>Look at that, I did go on after all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2309068 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:21:09 +0000 Irina 2309068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bonnie</b>, nice set, try it with a trench or a wool coat.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2309049 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:30:43 +0000 Bonnie 2309049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one set, a navy sweater and joggers, and have only worn it as a set for car travel or lounge wear. I love it and have tried it with coats and jackets to break up the column of color. Not sure I need another set but would be interested in trying a dressy version. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308889 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 23:07:49 +0000 nemosmom 2308889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, so glad you are ok and hope you stay safe!!</p> <p>My first purchase of 2023 was a matching sweatsuit set. I bought it with the intention of wearing it as loungewear (my loungewear was mostly demoted older tees and faded<br /> old pants). I find that I wear it a lot, together and as separates - at home and out and about. </p> <p>I find I have gravitated to more monochromatic and tonal outfits for myself, so this set fits in perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308845 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:28:42 +0000 Cardiff girl 2308845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nearly bought one last year but didn’t.Always worried that one can drift into pyjama territory if not &nbsp;careful but they are tempting particularly in the summer so who knows ,if l saw the right one . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308825 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:43:09 +0000 Sal 2308825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting-thanks all! I think for some of us - myself included- we were wired to see these as very dated in the 1990s and onwards as a reaction against the 1980s leisure suit. In fact when my son became old enough to choose clothes I told him not to natch the top to the bottom as it looked like pyjamas. </p> <p>Of course there isn’t that association now - and it can look very put together to wear matching. And I have personally always liked a column of colour, suits and dresses - so it’s not a big stretch to a tracksuit. </p> <p>I am not sure- I think I would need to try one on to tell- and be confident in the silhouette. </p> <p>I can see why Jaime and LaPed aren’t drawn to them - and why others are. </p> <p>Lisa - that’s exactly what I could see happening to me.</p> <p>Angie - I am considering a dressy set - if I found the right pink trousers to match a sweater I own that would be fun.</p> <p>Thanks all for the ideas too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308817 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:23:55 +0000 LJP 2308817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a brown hoodie / sweatpants combo from Old Navy a few months ago and despite imagining I’d be wearing it like a cool person with a vest or coat and funky boots , I only wear it at home . It’s gigantic on me to begin with which is a big part of the problem, but I honestly think I’m just not a fan of matched sets of things . But because I struggle so much with casual wear , maybe I need to push a little harder and see if it doesn’t end up solving my issues rather than adding to them . Did that make any sense ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308812 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:12:56 +0000 LaPed 2308812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sometimes enjoy this look on others, but find monochrome/solid columns of colour to be one of the most difficult things for me to wear. I end up feeling like a big blob! I also lack the matchy gene and rather prefer a more thrown-together look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308801 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:58:57 +0000 rachylou 2308801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had not registered this trend before, but I like the looks on this thread!</p> <p>Good to know you’re ok! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308778 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:43:28 +0000 cat2 2308778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have succumbed to the sets twice, but never ended up loving the combination enough to justify the set. I did a Tucker patterned silk pant set last time this was trending and a winter knit set this time, but found it too much color/print for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308722 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:52:16 +0000 Janet 2308722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve always found matching sets or suits difficult because it’s so rare that a top and bottom both look good on me. Usually the top works and the pants are awful — story of my life, LOL! </p> <p>I have one matching set (other than pajamas). It’s recent, from last year. The Zadig &amp; Voltaire blouse I bought at NAS shrank when I laundered it, as careful as I was, so I sadly returned it to Nordstrom. However, shortly after that I happened upon a similar blouse in a different fabrication, which also had a matching skirt. For grins, I tried them both on and miraculously liked the set! So they came home with me. Not as good a sale as the NAS piece but better fabric. </p> <p>They look nice together, but so far I’ve only worn them separately — the top has gotten lots of wear, and the skirt a few wears (it’ll be more when spring/summer come back around). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308721 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:18:37 +0000 kkards 2308721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a matching set. &nbsp;And yup, I’ve bought one and worn it and maybe it looked like pajamas but it was soooo comfortable and I felt good,,,so I didn’t care.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308702 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:47:43 +0000 jussie 2308702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven’t yet dabbled in this trend. I like it fine on other people…. But at the same time I’m in no rush really?<br /> Possibly if I saw the right set I might go for it, however I would want it to be something that doesn’t look too pyjama ish… probably a skirt and top would be safest for my taste..<br /> I could see you rocking a set though Sal, I really could…. One of those Serena Bute numbers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308691 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 03:10:37 +0000 Jaime 2308691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of the sets (Trinny's and others) but don't own any myself. My lounge look is more on the grunge side of things.<br />Glad you are in a safe location. Weather has become so dangerous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308690 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 03:06:39 +0000 Tanya 2308690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you are safe, Sal! I am very sorry for the whole scary situation. </p> <p>As for the matching sets, I do wear them, both loungewear and regular clothes. For the loungewear. It is mostly inside the house thing for me, I don’t wear it outside. Sometimes I would add third piece like a vest, sometimes not.<br /> For regular clothes, I actually wore a two piece sweater dress today (in the Finds), with black leather moto and black combat boots. I like the versatility such sets offer, as they can be worn both together or separately with other items. But as Joy said, wearing such sets is totally optional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308683 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:00:56 +0000 Suz 2308683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal,</b> I'm so glad you are safe in your location, but what an awful situation for the country. The images remind me of what happened a year and a half ago here in BC, with the series of atmospheric rivers. Complete devastation in some areas.&nbsp;</p> <p>As you know, I'm a fan of the 2 piece dress! I have a (mostly) winter one and a summer one and I wear them as separates as often as I wear them as a set. Like you, I don't wear the summer one <b>as</b> a set as often as I did at first. The top remains super useful, though, and I like the skirt with other tops.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't have a loungewear set. I did order a few velour and cotton terry sweatsuits this winter to try out, but did not like any enough to keep. I would consider one, however. I'd probably get one with a zip up hoodie so I could use different tees or tops beneath.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308678 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:14:20 +0000 Anonymous 2308678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this one- bought for sleep/lounge, but I sometimes wear the joggers to the pool. The top is too short for comfort as a seperate from the combos I tried so far.<br /> Haven't worn the pieces together yet, but maybe would try with booties and my camel coat.<br /> I also have my print pants and matching blouse, but also haven't worn them together. Maaaybe I would with a solid topper to break up the print. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308677 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:13:23 +0000 Irina 2308677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, I bought my first sweat suit ever - in black, of course and really wanted to duplicate in navy, too. I I didn’t, I have to try wearing it this spring and see how I feel. When it comes to authentic wear, I would rather wear a matching set than a different sweatshirts and sweatpants.&nbsp;<div>It looks more streamlined to me. I plan to wear it with an unlined wool coat, a trench and a vest. I also want to try to wear it as is but probably with a button down shirt underneath and maybe a pair of loafers instead of sneakers.&nbsp;</div><div>I’m not attracted to other sets. I recently tried on a set pants plus a top in a really nice silk fabric but it look like a PJ set on me. Passed.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308676 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:11:14 +0000 Anonymous 2308676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so glad you are ok. Have not purchased any Co-Ords or matching sets and do not plan to. I do not find them flattering. This too shall pass. Wear what you like on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308675 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:08:06 +0000 Angie 2308675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Glad you and your loved ones are okay).&nbsp;</p> <p>It's a trend and I like it, <b>Sal</b>! :)</p> <p>LOTS of matching of tops and bottoms across all sorts of fabrics, colours, patterns and silhouettes.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wear a SOLID <i>dressy </i>column of colour in a bright quite a bit. Dressy pants with matching knitwear (this look is related). </p> <p>I like your version in pic #4 for Summer, but in a pattern like these Finds. I wore this in the '90s and loved it! The tops need to be shorter though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matching-sets-or-co-ords#post-2308673 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:00:47 +0000 Sal 2308673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Over the last few years matching sets or co-ords have been very popular - from the Serena Bute co-ords favoured by Trinny Woodall to the shirt and shorts sets or crop top and skirt sets.</p> <p>Some examples are shown below-</p> <p>Over the last couple of years I have noticed that lounge wear has moved in the tracksuit (matching) direction rather than the black pants with a different colour top.</p> <p>&nbsp; Same with yoga gear - it's matching crops and leggings (for some - I don't wear a crop any more).</p> <p>I really do like some of these looks - I do have a two piece dress which I got in 2017 or 18 and have worn a lot both as a dress or as separates.</p> <p> I am not wearing it as much as I did previously any more but I don't plan to move it on.</p> <p>I haven't yet got my head around the tracksuit or two piece set as loungewear - it can look great with a trench over the top or a puffer vest - or styled up - but I am struggling to think it would work for me worn solo or just with trainers - and not look like sleepwear or be flattering.</p> <p>Have you purchased a matching tracksuit or coord or matching set - and if so how do you wear it?</p> <p>(Thanks to those who commented in the thread about the State of Emergency here - we are absolutely fine in our location but it has been a tragic major disaster for our country - and is extremely worrying) </p>