Get in Line by Picking Up One (or More) of These Striking Striped Matching Sets

We’re getting close to that time of the season when we’re forced to begin focusing on the next season. Summer always seems to fly by, doesn’t it? It feels like just yesterday we took in the awe-inspiring fireworks display on the Fourth of July. One of the things left on our summer must-buy list is the perfect striped matching set or, rather, sets. Showing your stripes in summer is practically a requirement, especially during those hazy, lazy days of August. Whether you like yours vertical, horizontal or a mash-up of the two, there’s plenty to choose from and plenty of price points so you’re sure to find something that suits your budget.

The über stylish partners come in several different outfit formulas. There’s the classic T-shirt and shorts coupling, halter tops teamed with mini or midi skirts, vests sported solo styled with flowy pants, pajama-like duos and even a silk dress designed to complement a pair of silk pants. In addition to orientation, you’ll also need to decide on thickness. If you fancy your lines on the more substantial side, you have a handful of options. Faithfull The Brand’s tube top and shorts combo mixes wider stripes with thinner alternatives. The white stripes on Mango’s halter vest and culotte pants balance out their wider light blue counterparts. SIMONMILLER’s linen vest and matching shorts follow the same formula, except the stripes are red and white.

Narrower, almost invisible stripes are also on the sartorial menu. Reformation’s two-piece Jordan creation combines a streamlined maxi skirt with a cropped top. Leave it to Loewe x Paula's Ibiza to serve up the ideal summer pairing. The brand’s Asymmetric Striped Tank Top and Stretch Cotton Striped Knit Shorts feature a veritable rainbow of bands. While ASKK NY’s horizontally striped pullover boasts a vertically striped pocket and ties in seamlessly with the label’s sweat shorts.

The Frankie Shop (thankfully) never plays it safe. Exhibit A is the retailer’s cotton-blend, long-sleeve button-down and corresponding miniskirt with stripes of various widths. Cala de la Cruz’s white vest includes strategic colorful bands on one side that coordinate with the lines on one side of its Toya Pants. There’s no rule explicitly stating that stripes are the only decoration allowed. Take Rails x Giadzy’s grouping that includes summer-appropriate Dolce Vita Embroidery on both the top and the bottoms.

Here are the best striped matching sets to wrap up summer in style.