You know that point of summer when it feels like you’ve cycled through every outfit combination possible? Capri pants and flip flops? Check. Floaty dress and trainers? Done. Jorts and a lace-trimmed vest? Worn 1000 times over.
This mid-season style slump tends to come around after a serious flow of curating back to back fire 'fits, when you could do with a quick grab-and-go ensemble.
Lucky for you, we’ve found the hack to end all hacks when it comes to easy summer dressing: the co-ord set. As showcased by The Primark Scene's latest collection, the humble two-piece is a hidden hero. Not only does it channel seriously laid back California vibes, it takes all the fuss out of pairings and saves a chunk of time you would’ve spent standing in a pile of clothes.
Find your favourite in our styling picks below and, remember, it’s not you, it’s style fatigue.
The wild one
Even a sprinkling of animal print can take an outfit up a notch. Leopard ballet flats, snakeskin-effect bags, cow (yes, cow) print trousers. The list goes on and on and we love seeing it. This season, however, we’re zeroing in on this Primark top and mini skirt cloaked in a super exciting tiger print. All-over zig-zag stripes inject an instant dose of fun, while the delicate ruffles promise an eye-catching swish with every twist and turn – in other words, this bold set is party ready. Ground your outfit with classic trainers for a summer day party and then dial things up with gold-toned accessories and chunky heels for after-dark adventures.
Animal-print top
Animal-print mini skirt
The ‘dayjamas’
One step away from wearing actual pyjamas outside, but just as comfortable, the right co-ord set can be the answer to looking cute, while feeling like you just hopped out of bed. The key here is accessorising. Playing on the line of pjs is fine, but you don’t want to look like you actually forgot a whole step in your get-ready routine. Plus, less is more is definitely the essence of laidback LA energy. To dial up a cute embroidered set we’d opt for on-trend mesh sandals and a gleaming necklace stack to bring it bursting to life.
Embroidered top
Wide-leg trousers
The mix and match
Not into ‘matchy matchy vibes?’ Don’t worry, we’ve got you. Not all co-ords need to be complete copy and paste. In fact, some of our favourites are born from mixing and matching sets a la Miu Miu or Prada. A blush pink, halterneck cami top with a soft blue skirt says ‘I saw the expected formula and put my own spin on it’. Take it a step further with the addition of a print (remember those leopard ballet pumps?) or go full on colour-block with the addition of a cool denim jacket shrugged over your shoulders. Does it look slightly mismatched? Yes. Is that the point? Absolutely.
Halterneck top
Mini skirt
The instant classic
So you want to channel the easy, breezy energy of a wear-anywhere summer dress with a little extra oomph? Enter the classic co-ord. Slotting somewhere between dresses and jumpsuits, it’s the perfect way of doing a lot with a little. Minimalist in design and versatile enough for basically any summer occasion, this is the set to reach for when you need to look effortlessly chic, fast. This one is cut with a playful wrap cut to the front and chunky tie fastenings to the top to give a hint of femininity. Hook an oversized straw bag on your arm and finish with flip flops.
Wrap top
Maxi skirt
Shop in-store or online via Click and Collect to find your perfect summer set
