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A good outfit is an efficient outfit, meaning, it shouldn’t take you half the morning to put together.
Which is why we’re still talking about co-ords – the fashion trend we’re 100% behind not only because it has the seal of approval from the street style set, but because it also buys us extra time in bed each morning.
And the FW’18 runway had been ablaze with these easy outfits as well. Undercover made a number with tartan, fall’s staple print, Haider Ackermann went bedroom chic with a bright orange pyjama number while Laura Biagiotti showed us how to tone down a loud, statement piece with an outerwear with neutral, muted colours.
From soft, pyjama-inspired sets to uber polished jacquard numbers, here are 8 chic co-ord sets that’ll take you from day to night.
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co ord for work and play
Zara bottle green logo print dress and trousers, $159.80
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Talk about layering done right – we are loving the perfect balance of this dress meets pants co-ord set that is simply painfully chic, but comfortable! Complement the gold button detailing of the dress with some subtle gold accessories like minimalist bar earrings or ring sets.
Make up tip: swap out a nude lip for a bright red number when it’s time for happy hour.
Y.A.S stripe blazer and pants, $188.90 from Asos
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Accentuate your waist and look longer and leaner with this striped co-ord number that looks like something one of the Hadid sisters would wear to a business meeting.
Layer with a camisole by day and go without for a sexy plunge for when the sun sets. Perfect this look with a pair of strappy heeled sandals, statement earrings and a quirky clutch.
Leaf it be floral crop top and pants set, US$35 from Nastygal
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Bring Bali’s island sunshine vibes wherever you go with this fun co-ord set that’ll help take your mind off the stresses off work and right into tropical paradise.
Showing just the right amount of skin, pair this outfit with combat boots for an edgier vibe, or gold wedge sandals for an elevated beach-party look.
Raquel Diniz crystal-embellished floral-print blazer and trousers, US$1,704.60 from Net-a-Porter
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Whether you’re walking into the boardroom or the bar, there’s no mistaking who’s the #girlboss with this haute number. We are loving that fine crystal detailing that elevates this blazer to ‘fashion week’ status, with that plunge making the outfit sexy enough for date night or drinks.
Layer with a camisole or turtleneck under to make it more appropriate for the day).
Free People I dream of jacquard set, US$228 from Free People
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Sharp tailoring perfectly balances the vaguely Renaissance vibe of this jacquard co-ord set, and begs to be styled with a fitted blazer (white or black), pointy heels and oversized hoop earrings.
You’ll want to keep your makeup simple with this look as the colours are already very dominant – focus on highlighting and contouring instead, and opt for nude to coral lip.
Zara floral print wrap blouse and trousers, $129.80
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Channel your inner geisha with this co-ord set that gives nod to eastern elegance and tailoring.
Featuring a kimono-inspired wrap blouse and high waist trousers with an arresting ombre effect, we recommend complementing this look with even more Asian accents like tasseled earrings or modern jade pieces.
Red floral print blazer and pants set, US$82 from Misguided
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Red alert – this look is definitely not for the faint of heart! Featuring baby blue floral accents against the backdrop of that stunning red, there’s no way your colleagues or bartenders can pretend they didn’t see you coming.
Finish this look with nude stilettos or men’s styled loafers, and keep your accessories and make up simple.
House of Holland tiger print top and skirt, $220.39 from Asos
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Street chic meets grunge with this bold ensemble that is perfect for casual Fridays.
Easily dress this co-ord up or down by swapping out your kicks for barely-there, strappy heel sandals or pointed-toe ankle boots for that cool London girl vibe.
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