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Fashion, Spring · April 17, 2019

How to Style a Matching Floral Set for Spring

Each year there seems to be a hot matching set that makes waves in the fashion community. This year it includes my favorite clothing item: a skort.

As I’m sure you’ve already determined between my title and the opening line – skorts are my favorite clothing item of all time. If I’m honest, it’s primarily because I don’t enjoy shorts, yet dresses can make me feel uncomfortably exposed. This way, I get the comfort of shorts, with the elegance of a dress or skirt, and I don’t have to worry about accidentally flashing anyone.

That being said, it’s unsurprising that one of my favorite outfits so far for spring has been this matching skort and top set I received from Chicwish. I saw this hot set on a handful of bloggers before making my order, but none of them felt the need to mention it was a skort and top set, rather than a dress – until one was kind enough to disclose that information – and I immediately put in my request for this gorgeous combo!


Outfit Details
similar bag | skort + top matching set c/o Chicwish | heels

This gorgeous co-ord comes in a stunning peachy hue as well!

I went back and forth over and over again before deciding on the blue version instead of the coral. You guys, this was a challenging choice to make! However, I realize that I’m going to be adding many more blue tones into my closet for spring and summer – rather than pinks, reds, and oranges – so it just made sense in the long run. However, if you’re more of a peachy gal, click here to grab the other color! If you’re debating on whether or not to get it based off the size available (S/M), just know that it does run slightly large, and the skort has an elastic waistline!

*Fair warning that the top is unlined, so you may need a bralette or camisole to wear beneath it.

The best part about a hot matching set, such as this one, is the versatility. You can wear both the top and bottom separately or together! In my case, I can’t wait to find the perfect white tee to style with the skort and some comfy sneakers. The top looks gorgeous over (or beneath) a slip dress, and also pairs great with denim! So while you may be spending $60 on them, know you’ll get the most bang for your buck since you can also wear them with other items.


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Hillary Conheady
6 years ago

Ok same!! I love a good skort and this set is just darling!!

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Hillary Conheady
6 years ago

Ok same!! I love a good skort and this set is just darling!!

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Maggie
6 years ago

Seriously love a matching set! These colors are so pretty on you!

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Cathy
6 years ago

This is such a pretty set! If you didn’t call it out as a set, I would have thought it was a dress. It look pretty on you, and I love how you styled it!

XOXO
Cathy

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Liz
6 years ago

I can see why it’s your favorite – it’s such a gorgeous set! I would’ve never known that it wasn’t one piece!

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Laura Adney
6 years ago

Omg you are so darling! I am obsessed with this set, a perfect modern twist on Spring fashion.

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Kait | Slumber & Scones
6 years ago

This is so pretty, and it looks really fun to wear also. I love the print, and you look so happy twirling around!

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Nailil
6 years ago

This is a beautiful outfit. I love the pleaded detail and the color.

Xx, Nailil
http://thirtyminusone.com

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Kait | Slumber & Scones
6 years ago

This is so pretty, and it looks really fun to wear also. I love the print, and you look so happy twirling around!

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Sarah Lindner
6 years ago

I love a matching set – this one looks so cute on you!

xoxo Sarah

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Kiara
6 years ago

This set looks amazing on you! I absolutely love the colors for spring. Also, your photography is absolutely stunning. You have me in a shopping mood because my birthday is tomorrow 🤣

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Lily
6 years ago

You look amazing, girl! I’m loving this little ensemble.

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Carolyn
6 years ago

Oh wow, this is so adorable! Both are cute, but I think I’d get the peachy orange. Drooling! However, you are wearing the heck out of this blue one! I think it’s even cooler that it’s a set.

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Carolyn
6 years ago

Oh wow, this is so adorable! Both are cute, but I think I’d get the peachy orange. Drooling! However, you are wearing the heck out of this blue one! I think it’s even cooler that it’s a set.

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Taylor Mobley
6 years ago

I love this set!!! I love matching outfit pieces.

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Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels
6 years ago

I love this matching set, it looks like a dress! I love the heels you paired with it too !

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Candace
6 years ago

I’m so in love with the matching set and the shoes. Perfect combo!! Lovely print btw.

XO
Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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Ruthie Ridley
6 years ago

This look is the cutest! I love the print!!!

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Taylor Mobley
6 years ago

I love this set!!! I love matching outfit pieces.

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Deborah
6 years ago

I seriously love skorts! They give you the feel of a skirt but the practicality of shorts! I am seriously loving the matching set! So cute and it looks like a dress!!

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Becky
6 years ago

I love the colors and this looks great on you! I would love to wear something like the bottom half of this, but I know the elastic waist band/flowy top is not a good look for me. I love skorts though!

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Candace
6 years ago

I’m so in love with the matching set and the shoes. Perfect combo!! Lovely print btw.

XO
Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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Ruthie Ridley
6 years ago

This look is the cutest! I love the print!!!

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Greta
6 years ago

Love the print and colors. So pretty with your complexion and hair!

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Amanda
6 years ago

The print and colors are SO pretty… and I loce that it’s a skort! So glad to see skorts making a comeback, they’re the best of both worlds!

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Amanda
6 years ago

The print and colors are SO pretty… and I loce that it’s a skort! So glad to see skorts making a comeback, they’re the best of both worlds!

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Helena Marz
6 years ago

Wow I actually thought this entire outfit was one piece! Love it on you and it’s so darling! ❤️

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Azanique S Rawl
6 years ago

This is absolutely my favorite outfit of yours! This set is so adorable for spring 🙂

-xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com

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Azanique S Rawl
6 years ago

This is absolutely my favorite outfit of yours! This set is so adorable for spring 🙂

-xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com

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Alyssa
6 years ago

I love that matching set! And while I love the look for a cropped set, it’s just not for me, I love this look!

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Anna English
6 years ago

I love the fun mix of colors in this outfit! You look so cute.

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Alyssa
6 years ago

I love that matching set! And while I love the look for a cropped set, it’s just not for me, I love this look!

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Greta
6 years ago

Love the print and colors. So pretty with your complexion and hair!

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Helena Marz
6 years ago

Wow I actually thought this entire outfit was one piece! Love it on you and it’s so darling! ❤️

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Anna English
6 years ago

I love the fun mix of colors in this outfit! You look so cute.

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Deborah
6 years ago

I seriously love skorts! They give you the feel of a skirt but the practicality of shorts! I am seriously loving the matching set! So cute and it looks like a dress!!

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Becky
6 years ago

I love the colors and this looks great on you! I would love to wear something like the bottom half of this, but I know the elastic waist band/flowy top is not a good look for me. I love skorts though!

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Cathy
6 years ago

This is such a pretty set! If you didn’t call it out as a set, I would have thought it was a dress. It look pretty on you, and I love how you styled it!

XOXO
Cathy

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Laura Adney
6 years ago

Omg you are so darling! I am obsessed with this set, a perfect modern twist on Spring fashion.

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Laura || Walking in Memphis in
6 years ago

I love this matching set, it looks like a dress! I love the heels you paired with it too !

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Kiara
6 years ago

This set looks amazing on you! I absolutely love the colors for spring. Also, your photography is absolutely stunning. You have me in a shopping mood because my birthday is tomorrow 🤣

Reply
Sarah Lindner
6 years ago

I love a matching set – this one looks so cute on you!

xoxo Sarah

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Maggie
6 years ago

Seriously love a matching set! These colors are so pretty on you!

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Nailil
6 years ago

This is a beautiful outfit. I love the pleaded detail and the color.

Xx, Nailil
http://thirtyminusone.com

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Lily
6 years ago

You look amazing, girl! I’m loving this little ensemble.

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As for me? I want to own a book bus that eventually becomes a brick and mortar bookshop with a café and apothecary. I want it to be the kind of comforting and safe atmosphere that allows people to feel like they can just *breathe* for a little while whenever they visit. That’s my dream ☕️

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WHILE THE DARK REMAINS was definitely one of those books 🙌🏼 This story left me utterly speechless in the best way. I can’t wait to read the upcoming sequel. 

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