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Last summer, we declared matching button-downs and shorts to be the outfit of the moment. Nearly a year later, fashion's infatuation with coordinating separates is still going strong, with a summertime emphasis on all things linen.
Matching linen sets are everywhere from Nanushka to Asceno to Everlane—and the best versions are the foundations of a summer capsule wardrobe. The appeal starts with the fabric: Linen is possibly the most comfortable material for summer, since it's light and loose for breathability. Add the natural polish of a matching top and bottom, and you have a two-step uniform for the hottest days of the season.
Many of this summer's best matching sets stick to the relaxed shirt-and-shorts combination, in versatile neutrals and poppy, on-trend colors alike. Other linen sets get the going-out treatment with skirts and blazers (best worn open over a bra top). Then, there are designers like Erdem and Bottega Veneta, elevating the easy fabric in structured and printed co-ords for settings other than the beach. Whether you want to go dressy or dressed down, you're bound to wear the 14 best linen matching sets ahead at least weekly this summer.
Best Everyday Set
Asceno Prague Linen Shirt
Best Everyday Set
Asceno Prague Linen Shirt
Matching linen sets are their best when they're unfussy and uncomplicated: an oversized top, a loose short, and a versatile neutral shade.
Complete the set: Matching shorts, $188 at Mytheresa
Best Set Under $200
COS Elasticated Linen Shorts
Best Set Under $200
COS Elasticated Linen Shorts
That said, we also appreciate a pop of color. Here's another timeless short-sleeved set, at an impulse-buy price. Naturally, it's selling fast.
Complete the set: Matching shirt, $89 at COS
Best Skirt Set
Reformation Vio Linen Top
Best Skirt Set
Reformation Vio Linen Top
A coordinating square-neck top and skirt have the same streamlined effect as a chic cutout dress—plus the option to coordinate with other pieces already hanging in your closet.
Complete the set: Matching skirt, $98 at Reformation
Best Bright Set
Aexae Oversized Linen Button-Down Shirt
Best Bright Set
Aexae Oversized Linen Button-Down Shirt
Take our favorite color trend of 2022 into high summer with a relaxed linen trouser and matching top.
Complete the set: Matching pants, $210 at Intermix
Best Luxury Set
Bottega Veneta Linen-Blend Mini Skirt
Best Luxury Set
Bottega Veneta Linen-Blend Mini Skirt
All the ease of a linen set with a touch more structure and endless mix-and-match potential.
Complete the set: Matching jacket, $2,400 at Net-a-Porter
Start your summer mornings with an iced coffee and Sleeper's coral set; end the day with the last chapter of your beach read and the very same set. Those ruffle-hemmed sleeves make this bedtime set feel equally daytime appropriate.
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Best White Set
Significant Other Theodora Ladder-Stitched Linen-Blend Shirt
Best White Set
Significant Other Theodora Ladder-Stitched Linen-Blend Shirt
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A linen set that feels like August on the beach, from the relaxed fit to the special stitching along both pieces. Wear it for the rest of this summer (and all the others to come).
Complete the set: Matching shorts, $250 at Moda Operandi
Best Eco-friendly Set
Pangaia Aloe Linen Collared Long Sleeve Shirt
Best Eco-friendly Set
Pangaia Aloe Linen Collared Long Sleeve Shirt
Pangaia's linen tops and shorts come ready for summer in a linen treated with aloe—a detail making its linen softer and more crease resistant than many others on the market.
Complete the set: Matching shorts, $110 at Pangaia
Best Editor-Tested Set
Everlane The Linen Relaxed Shirt
Just in time for high summer, Everlane updated its editor-approved drape pant in linen with a relaxed button-down to match. Lounge about in this green shade or a number of classic neutrals.
Complete the set: Matching pants, $118 at Everlane
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Best Formal Set
Erdem Vacation Hydra Floral-Print Linen Cropped Top
Best Formal Set
Erdem Vacation Hydra Floral-Print Linen Cropped Top
Forgo the typical chiffon or silk wedding guest dress with a romantic matching linen set. It's just as dressed up, and it'll keep you cool on the outdoor dance floor.
Complete the set: Matching skirt, $696 at MatchesFashion
Best Cropped Set
Matthew Bruch Cropped Linen Popover Shirt
Best Cropped Set
Matthew Bruch Cropped Linen Popover Shirt
A cropped linen set feels a touch more elevated when it includes a collared top and a tailored short. All you're missing for a complete look is a low-heel sandal.
Complete the set: Matching shorts, $395 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Best Oversized Set
Nanushka Caisa Oversized Cropped Linen Shirt
The same roomy-yet-tailored fits Nanushka perfected in its faux leather suiting is also on offer in this summer linen set, in a Barbie pink hue sure to boost your mood whenever you wear it.
Complete the set: Matching pants, $495 at Net-a-Porter
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Best Vacation Set
Le Kasha Feuillage Crochet Linen Midi Skirt
Best Vacation Set
Le Kasha Feuillage Crochet Linen Midi Skirt
When summertime linen meets trending crochet, must-have vacation outfits happen. Trade the coordinating top for your favorite two-piece when you're traipsing down to the beach.
Complete the set: Matching top, $307 at MatchesFashion
Best Set for Work
Loulou Studio Bambo Linen Blazer
Best Set for Work
Loulou Studio Bambo Linen Blazer
You'll feel ready to tackle a scorching workweek in this linen summer suit set—just swap the mini bag for an upscale laptop bag.
Complete the set: Matching trousers, $295 at Farfetch
Halie LeSavage
Fashion Commerce Editor
Halie LeSavage is the fashion commerce editor at Harper's BAZAAR. Her style reporting covers everything from reviewing the best designer products to profiling emerging brands and designers. Previously, she was the founding retail writer at Morning Brew and a fashion associate at Glamour.
