3 TIPS FOR BUYING A CO-ORD

I Am Wearing: AKA Clothing Marble Print Skirt & Top

When you get the right co-ord to suit your body shape, it makes you feel super feminine yet sexy at the same time, whilst you remain feeling comfortable and not worrying about any flesh that may be on show. Personally, I have seen so many two piece sets that I love, but the tops are either too revealing for me, or the skirts are too short for my liking, So, with that being said, I thought I would put together some of my tips for finding the perfect two piece to suit your body shape, whilst sharing my new set from Manchester based brand AKA clothing…

1. What Do I Want To Cover?

I find this the best question to start with when looking for the perfect co-ord. I prefer to keep the tops of my legs covered and to go for midi styles over mini skirts or a pair of shorts. Although, I also like to go for an asymmetric or split style, one for ease of movement and two so I feel kind of sexy too (we are all allowed to sometimes right?). Unlike myself, you on the overhand may like to keep your arms or stomach covered and to show off your amazing legs instead. So before you start looking, have a think about what you want to cover and what you want to show off, which may eliminate a number of styles from the start.

2. Is My Co-ord for Daytime, Evening or Both?

Next you will want to think when you want to wear your co-ord. Is it for the day, such as during Summer or to hit the beach. Or, is it for a night out with the girls? If you were looking for a beach two piece you may go for a pair of shorts and a cute crop top. If for the evening you may go for a tight fitting or slinky skirt and top combination, or even a pair of wide leg trousers. Alternatively, you could be going for a day to day look and instead be looking for denim on denim. Once you know when you will be wearing your co-ord you can then start to think about materials, styles and patterns.

3. Can I Wear Both Items Separately?

My last tip is trying to find a versatile co-ord. Rather than getting a set that you would only wear together, try to find two pieces that you will also wear on their own and style with other items. This will not only give you more for your money but could also add some wardrobe staples to your clothing collection. For example, I would definitely wear the above skirt with a pair of trainers for a day look with a chunky grey jumper. Or, if wearing for the evening I may wear the top on it’s own with a leather skirt instead or wide leg high waist trousers.

So, those are the three questions I would ask when buying a new co-ord. I hope they have been helpful and I would suggest Missguided and ASOS for multiple two piece choices at great prices. If you have your own tips I would love to know in the comments below or you can tweet me @CharlotteLewis_

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