Matching sets make life easier. You end up looking 110% polished with minimal thought and effort. Take this skirt and crop top set from Elizabeth and James: big payoff for essentially a simple outfit with zero accessorizing requirement (save a pair of Ray-Bans). The eggshell + slate gray combo is really fresh and the bold stripe is perfect for spring and summer. I love how the fitted pencil skirt works against the boxier nature of the crop. Throwing on a pair of neutral leather wedges and a pink lip were the biggest decisions of the outfit; I’ll take it.
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While the set is meant to be worn together, the pieces can easily be broken apart. I’m thinking this crop top with a pair of high-waisted skinny jeans and the pencil skirt with a classic chiffon button-up + blazer.
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That is a very pretty set!! Very chic with little effort is always good 🙂
House of Illusions
You look stunning, this set is gorgeous, stripes of all kinds are my favorites for spring.
Great outfit!
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Looks stunning and thank you so much for your support!! I deeply appreciate it 😉
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Do you ever look bad? (; For real, all about minimal thought when getting ready in the morning. I think that’s why I’m so partial to dresses. One and done, right? I love that this resembles a dress but the break makes it a little more interesting. Thanks for sharing!
This look is beyond! Those stripes and the colors, flawless!
xx Cara
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SO effortless, I adore this set. The colors and shape are perfect. I really want to get this, you have styled it perfectly with just your Ray-Bans!
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I love this set! Two pieces can go so wrong (too much skin showing, too boring…), but this one is SO RIGHT. It’s such a classic look, and the neutral heels you added are perfect.
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I absolutely love these pieces. I also love that you can pair them with other basic items (such as a black top for the skirt or white pants for the top).
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This is such a cute look! I love matching sets and this one suits you perfectly! Gorgeous!
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Wowwww I love this playsuit sweetie.
You look awesome.
Kisses
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This is gorgeous! And I need those shoes pronto!
xo Southern Style
such a cute & classy set <3
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Hi pretty lady!!! It’s been too long since I’ve stopped by (sorry I was on a long vacation) but you are looking gorgeous as ever in this matching set!
Tina
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Oh honey you are very delicious!
kiss
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I love this on you! You look so fabulous!
xoxo,Victoria
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Always so stunning my dear!!
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This is a look that I totally love! Very nice shoes. I love your sense of fashion.
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You are killing it in this outfit! This matching set is just too gorgeous!
xo,
Angela
Very nice 🙂
The Lunch Girls
The color, stripes and fit all made perfect on you! This two piece look is amazing!
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I do not own any matching sets, but I think that I need to fix that! I love this! Such a great pattern!
xo,
Jacqueline
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Beautiful outfit, love the neutral tones!
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You look so sophisticated and polished here, Ashley! Super gorgeous! And please tell me what lipstick are you wearing here? It’s stunning on you!
Shireen | Reflection of Sanity
Hi lady! Thank you so much! I’m wearing the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in Prague! 🙂
I love this color combo and those gorgeous wedges you chose to pair with it!
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
You are right this is such an easy way to look polished. This would be great for a job interview too!
Allie of ALLIENYC
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I love this look on you! And you’re right, those would make great separate pieces, too. So many options! Hope you’re having a great day, pretty lady!!
Looks great 🙂 the style is matching perfectly to you 🙂
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Great post. Love your blog!
Ummmm….you look Ah-Mah-Zing, as usual! Love the set look too! xx
I love the matching top and skirt, great look with the neutral sandal!
Thanks for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
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Great find, very chic! You’ll make great outfits with these pieces!
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Ok wow, that set is just gorgeous. Some matchy-matchy sets can drown some people if they’re not done right but overloading the pieces with unnecessary accessories and stuff so I love that you kept it simple. Perfection as always love!
Sxx
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you look so chic! love the matching set!
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I love this! Just came across your blog and your style is so great, will definitely be checking back for inspiration : )
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Great dress and nicely styled!!
XOXO, Jessi
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I love this two-piece! You look great, Ashley! And you’re soo right- matching sets DO make life easier!
Christie
The Closet by Christie
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I’m so in love with this combo! Love the colors of the outfit!
She Likes to Shop
What a beautiful set! Love this effortless chic look!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Look at you in this pretty set!! So gorgeous and classy girly, I’m really wanting a similar set because as you said it’s minimal effort but so chic.
Marta
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I love your title, it is too funny! I love this set, and the stripes are adorable. Also, loving your hair in these photos!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters
You’re so beautiful Miss Ashley! I really love the dress, its very pretty as well! xx
I love the idea of a set! It’s obviously great to pair the pieces together and create the similar effect you’d get from a dress, but I see both being so versatile with other things too!
Jackie
Something About That
Ooh you look so pretty and polished in this set Ashley! I love how the wedges and pink lips really make this look you.
Loving this matching set! It looks amazing on you!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Very chic outfit. Love it. xx
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Such a gorgeous set! This is such a great way to wear a crop top when you’re not in the mood to show off too much skin too! Plus you look amazing 🙂
Sierra
Sierra Elizabeth
love this matching set!!! you wear it so well! 😀
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Lovely matching separates! You styled this look so perfectly!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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that Dress is sooo lovely
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