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On a college campus, you will definitely find at least one person wearing a matching set. Matching sets are matching tops and bottoms that are usually monochromatic and sold together. These matching sets always look flawless and flattering due to their coordinating colors and classic style.Â
One of the reasons these sets are popular is because they are so easy. Even if you just rolled out of bed, it is a simple way to show up to class looking like you have your life together. The most put-together girl you know is probably pulling up to class wearing a matching set. Sometimes you just do not have time to rummage through your closet to put together a nice outfit. I personally would rather spend 10 extra minutes in bed and choose a matching set instead of taking the time to put a cute outfit together in the morning.Â
Not only are they comfortable, but they are also versatile. Whether it is Loft’s petite lace pintucked cami for an elegant brunch or Alo’s airbrush better together bra and matching skirt for a quick run to the grocery store, these matching sets are always the right choice. Not only are they easy, but each part can be used again in another context or outfit! It is a way to get even more multifaceted wardrobe pieces to mix and match. Who would not want to expand their closet with fewer pieces?Â
The hit Hulu series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” can be credited to the rise of matching sets. Most of these women consistently wear matching sets throughout the seasons. Especially in season 4 episode 7, “The Book of Fragile Egos,” featuring the series’ stars playing pickleball, most of them wearing really adorable matching sets. Girls of all ages ran to the store to purchase the sets because they wanted to look like the women in this hit show. Mikalya Matthews, one of the stars on the show, wore a Gold Hinge double-layer bra and biker shorts during an episode, continuing the trend of matching sets. The sales of this outfit skyrocketed after the episode premiered. This series only helped the popularity of these outfits grow. Â
Pajamas are another realm of cute matching sets. Roller Rabbit sets are more popular than ever. Roller Rabbit is an extremely popular sleepwear brand known for their unique pattern that includes monkeys and hearts. They often do collaborations that fly off the shelf. Their now classic pattern is a staple for different collaborations. The long-awaited Target x Roller Rabbit collaboration made over $6 million within the first hour of release. These extremely cute matching-pajama sets are so popular because, once again, they are so simple and effortless looking. This was an insane profit for Target and Roller Rabbit and the majority of it was from their matching-pajama sets. One of those sets will easily resell on Depop, a popular second hand online store, for about $75 or even more depending on the pattern.Â
The effortless but gorgeous simplicity of matching sets continue to gain popularity as they become the “It Girl” outfits of the season. I am definitely one of those people who has fallen for this trend, as it is such an easy way to look composed even if you rolled out of bed five minutes before class. I am the type of person that always wants to look coordinated but does not always have the time to actually pull it off. If I am running out the door, I will most likely show up in leggings and a sweatshirt instead of the cute sweater and skirt I imagined. This tedious routine continued until I discovered the simplicity of a matching set. Now I practically live in these adorable pairs no matter where I am going. Also, whenever I wear them, I literally get tons of compliments. I could not recommend these outfits more!