This might just be my summer uniform. Matching short sets are so easy to throw on for a complete look. And while I’m frustrated with my closet and figuring out my style, I’m realizing a little set is easy and requires no effort. Making this the ideal outfit when you’re not sure what to wear.
I found this little striped set at DISSH which is a new to me Australian brand. I am simply in love with it. It’s comfortable, it’s cute, and it’s an easy outfit. A matching casual set is what I think might be what I gravitate toward for summer. Not only can you were it as a set, but great as separates.
Short Sets That Are Easy And Comfortable
The reason why I think I love these short sets is that they are truly easy and comfortable to not only wear, but style. And matching sets feel like you’ve put in effort. It’s very much a full look and a statement if you ask me.
Since you can wear them as separates too, you really can get lots of outfits out of them. Which makes them great for extending your closet especially if you’re traveling. Styling it with sneakers is a no brainer for me. But it would also be cute with a little nude or black sandals.
How To Style A Matching Short Set
Styling a matching set can sometimes feel like you’re just wearing nice pajamas out. So there are a few tips I like to consider when putting an outfit like this together so you feel more elevated and like it’s an intentional outfit.
Choose A Cool Shoe
To style this as is, I’m all about pairing this cotton striped short set with a cool chunky or platform sneaker. Or a simple sandal. So many of my sandals in my closet work with these from easy leather slides, to more chunky edgy ones like Dr Marten’s sandals.
You can dress this up with a nude high heel sandal or espadrille too. These sets are very versatile! But I think aiming for a real shoe, and not just a flip flop, can help make them feel more elevated.
Add A Fashionable Bag
Forget your work tote, or Longchamp bag, instead pick a fashionable bag to pull the look together. This will make the outfit feel more like an outfit and not like you threw on a set to run an errand real quick. Accessories play such a huge role in how an outfit feels and overlooking the bag choice can make all the difference.
Style Them As Separates Too
For a few styling ideas as separates, I’d wear this oversized button-down with denim or cut offs. Kind of like this outfit. Just like any great oversized button-down, they’re easy to throw on over more fitted bottoms to balance it out.
And if I was just wearing the pull-on shorts, I’d style with either a simple white tee or tank, or a graphic tee with sneakers. For a third layer to make the outfit a tad more interesting, a denim shacket would be perfect.
DISSH Australian Brand Sizing
For sizing recommendations at DISSH, I went with a 4 at DISSH in the top. The top actually comes with a little matching bralette. Sadly this didn’t fit me at all. As in, even the size 6 that I initially tried did not fit either. Very very small. Oh well.
I went with a 6 in the bottoms as I found the elastic to be a tad tight and felt more comfortable in the larger size. A reminder that when you’re shopping you are on an Australian brand’s website. You’ll want to make sure that you are seeing the US size and not the AU size. There is a BIG difference with their sizing. For example, a US 6 is an AU 10. You can even double check their size chart here.
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