The Fashion Memo

It’s A Match: The Most Coveted Co-Ords For Fall/Winter 2026

Effortless to style and even easier to wear, matching sets make getting dressed a breeze. Find your perfect pairing from our editors’ selection of this season’s most sought-after two-pieces

Words Eanna Morrison BarrsFashion editor Jasmine Dunne
Fashion
A matching jacket and skirt imbue instant polish, while coordinating printed separates make a bold statement

A smart woman’s shortcut to chic, matching sets are the antidote to those ‘nothing to wear’ days, and a simple style solution for mornings when you wake up late and need to pull together an outfit in an instant. And while, for some, co-ords may call to mind elevated loungewear, breezy summer staples or casual separates, our favorite designers have delivered coordinating looks for fall/winter 2026 that feel far more sophisticated.

Take, for instance, Zimmermann’s blouse and midi skirt duo, which offers an elegant take on double denim. As evidenced by model Bella Hadid, an all-indigo outfit is always a chic choice, but the Australian label’s contrast stitching and gleaming brass buttons give the look a distinctly Western feel, which is especially fitting for fall. Style the co-ord with the blouse tucked in and the belt cinched around the waist, adding a pair of sleek black leather knee-high boots from Saint Laurent and Gucci’s ‘Borsetto’ bag to complete the outfit.

  • ZIMMERMANN
    Gathered denim shirt
    $810.00
    Select a Size
    00 - low stock
    0
    1
    2 - low stock
    3
    4 - low stock
  • GUCCI
    Borsetto Small leather shoulder bag
    $3,266.00
  • ZIMMERMANN
    Belted denim midi skirt
    $1,115.00
    Select a Size
    00
    0 - low stock
    1 - low stock
    2 - low stock
    3 - low stock
    4 - low stock
  • SAINT LAURENT
    Louis 85 leather knee boots
    $2,565.00
    Select a Size
    EU 36.5
    EU 37 - low stock
    EU 37.5 - low stock
    EU 38
    EU 38.5 - low stock
    EU 39 - low stock
    EU 39.5 - low stock
    EU 40
    EU 40.5 - low stock
    EU 42 - low stock

If you prefer a look with fashion-forward functionality, turn your attention to Sacai. Creative director Chitose Abe has gained a cult following for her hybrid styles, defined by deconstructed and spliced silhouettes. Whether worn together or apart, the Japanese designer’s coordinating jacket and cargo culottes rework utilitarian codes with the utmost sophistication, making them perfect for transitional days when you want to look chic but can’t rely on the weather. Wear them with a black tee, Bottega Veneta’s sleek ‘Vesta’ mules and Simuero’s sculptural sterling silver ear cuff for an outfit that taps into the new-season revival of utility dressing.

  • SACAI
    Shell-trimmed cotton jacket
    $1,715.00
    Select a Size
    1 - low stock
    2 - low stock
    3 - out of stock
    4 - out of stock
  • SIMUERO
    Lúa sterling silver ear cuff
    $335.00
  • SACAI
    Cotton wide-leg cargo pants
    $1,030.00
    Select a Size
    0 - out of stock
    1
    2 - low stock
    3 - out of stock
    4 - out of stock
  • BOTTEGA VENETA
    Vesta leather mules
    $1,210.00
    Select a Size
    35 - out of stock
    36
    37 - out of stock
    38 - low stock
    39
    40 - low stock
    41

There’s something so effortless about slipping into a silk or satin set. A street-style favorite year-round, Toteme made the relaxed shirt-and-pant pairing iconic with its logo-embroidered version, but there’s no shortage of designers offering their take on the slinky co-ord this season. At the top of our editors’ fall wish list is Róhe’s wide-leg pants and matching high-neck blouse, complete with a scarf detail that drapes elegantly over one shoulder. Together, they make a languid yet polished look for a day spent strolling the city, but they can just as easily be mixed and matched with other wardrobe heroes, from straight-leg jeans to a tailored blazer, to dress them up or down depending on the occasion.

  • RÓHE
    Scarf-detailed silk-satin blouse
    $865.00
    Select a Size
    32 - low stock
    34 - low stock
    36 - out of stock
    38 - out of stock
    40 - out of stock
    42 - out of stock
  • TOM FORD EYEWEAR
    Bronson D-frame tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses
    $740.00
  • RÓHE
    Silk-satin wide-leg pants
    $975.00
    Select a Size
    32 - low stock
    34 - low stock
    36
    38
    40
    42 - low stock
    44 - out of stock
  • A.EMERY
    Kinto suede sandals
    $180.00
    Select a Size
    35 - low stock
    36
    37
    38
    39
    40
    41
    42

The true beauty of investing in a matching set is that it allows you to create a cohesive look in under a minute. Nowhere is this more useful than when getting ready in a rush for last-minute evening plans. Enter Tom Ford’s coordinating top and pencil skirt, crafted from sculpting jersey for a figure-flattering silhouette. Pieces like these take the guesswork out of dressing up. Simply add Jimmy Choo’s equally flattering ‘Brigitte’ satin mules and By Pariah’s dazzling diamond and topaz earrings for an elegant evening outfit, with minimal effort required.

  • TOM FORD
    Belted crepe blouse
    $2,050.00
    Select a Size
    xx small - out of stock
    x small - out of stock
    small
    medium
    large - out of stock
  • BY PARIAH
    14-karat recycled gold, rhodium, diamond and topaz hoop earrings
    $5,605.00
  • TOM FORD
    Crepe knee-length skirt
    $1,610.00
    Select a Size
    xx small - out of stock
    x small
    small
    medium - out of stock
    large - out of stock
  • JIMMY CHOO
    Brigitte 100 satin mules
    $890.00
    Select a Size
    36
    36.5
    37
    37.5 - out of stock
    38
    38.5 - low stock
    39 - low stock
    39.5 - low stock
    40 - low stock
    40.5
    41 - low stock
    41.5
    42 - low stock
Silk, satin and wool pairings equal effortless elegance

RELATED READING

The people featured in this story are not associated with NET-A-PORTER and do not endorse it or the products shown