How to Rock a Matching Set Without Adding Years to Your Look

Whether you’re wearing matching athleisure sets or a jacket and skirt combo, stay away from inexpensive materials. “My biggest no-no when wearing a set is choosing synthetic or cheap fabrics,” stylist Rachel Jimenez Penca exclusively shared with Glam. The professor of fashion styling at Columbia College Chicago advised to instead “opt for natural fibers that will drape nicely on the body and then pay attention to the design details.” Fabrics such as linen and cotton are nice and breezy for the summer, while cashmere will make your winter matching set look super cozy and luxurious. In particular, she recommends the Alu Point Collar Elbow Sleeve set by Andrea Iyamah: “The billowy sleeves, cool collar, zipper front for a jacket feel, along with the midi-length skirt with a slit up the front. Stylist’s kiss!”

To avoid having your matching set look like pajamas, use accessories to style your ensemble so that it’s more fashion-forward. If you’re wearing a long, billowy shirt, for example, cinch in your waist with a trendy statement belt. Shoes make a huge difference in upping your aesthetic, so ditch the outdated dad sneakers and go for a sleeker version, like these vintage-looking Circus NY by Sam Edelman kicks. And don’t forget some jewelry to jazz up your outfit — a classic pearl necklace can never go wrong, and will only elevate your matching set.