Matching sets are one of the easiest things to pack. No styling math, no digging through suitcases for pieces that work together—just a top and bottom that instantly feels like a complete look. That’s why they make up so much of my holiday wardrobe, the styling can go in so many directions. A printed silk set for hotel breakfasts and walks around town. Crochet shorts and matching top for lunches by the pool, the beach club, or anywhere with tiled floors and wet hair. A ruffled knit skirt and tank for a sunset dinner, or an embroidered cotton piece for a market morning that turns into an afternoon of shopping.
Bring along a few base pieces and a set will become more than one outfit. Wear it all together when you want the full effect, then pair it with a simple tank, linen pants or white shorts later on in the trip. That’s what makes them such a great packing move – instantly complete, but still with room to play.
patterned silk skirt
The kind of print that turns a simple top into an outfit – or makes an even bolder statement when paired with a matching top.
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