For a jacket and skirt set, knit cardigan set or shirt-and-skirt pairing from Chinese designers, start with nine labels: AOMALM, AGAM STUDIO, GROUP OF UNIVERSE, ASGONY, CYNR, SUNSET PARK, VOCK, Kroche and VIA PITTI. Below: what each makes, what to buy first, and who it suits.
AOMALM: Tailored Jackets, Short Hems
AOMALM is the label to know for a jacket and skirt set. Its Two-Piece Jacket & Mini Skirt Set pairs a structured jacket with a matching mini in light brown or brown, with a smart academic feel. AOMALM also builds three-piece sets: the Light Luxury Cape set layers a cape-style jacket over a waistcoat and shorts, the Tweed-Inspired set offers a cropped jacket, suspender top and shorts or skirt, and a knit three-piece pairs a dropped-shoulder sweater with high-waisted shorts and a scarf. Start with the jacket-and-mini. It suits anyone who wants a commute outfit that looks finished in one move.
AGAM STUDIO: Clean Lines, One Statement Detail
AGAM STUDIO gives the shirt-and-skirt set one decorative twist. The Blue Striped 3D Flower Decor Shirt & Skirt Set takes a crisp button-up and a matching skirt, then adds a 3D bloom. The Detachable Puff Sleeve Strapless Top & Skirt Set lets you drop the sleeves for evening, and the Gray Rose Decor Tube Top & Trousers Set moves the idea into straight-leg trousers. The Black Polka Dot Printed 3-piece Set comes as vest, cardigan and shorts. Start with the striped flower set, which goes from daytime event to dinner. AGAM suits women who want one detail people ask about.
GROUP OF UNIVERSE: Wool, Lace and Pleats
GROUP OF UNIVERSE is where the matching set turns dressy. The White Lace Wool Jacket Set has a tailored cut, lace collar and bow. The Galaxy Classic Wool Pleated Skirt Set pairs a textured wool-blend jacket with a pleated skirt in white or black, and the berry-toned Christmas Miracle set adds a fluffy jacket with hand-stitched bows. Knit lovers get the Pure Wool Knit Hollow Cardigan Set, in 100% wool. Start with the lace wool jacket set for winter dinners. It suits anyone who wants holiday dressing that still looks refined in daylight.
ASGONY: Collegiate, Edged in Lace
ASGONY leans collegiate. The Yellow & Navy Collegiate Butterfly Sweatshirt & Skirt Set pairs a relaxed V-neck sweatshirt with a matching skort, while a butterfly graphic and striped shirt-style insert do the preppy work. The Colorful Buttons Striped College-Style set puts a slim shirt over a tie-waist A-line mini. In knits, the Lace Trimmed Crew Neck Knitted Cardigan Set and the Shell Trim Knit Cardigan Set each pair a cardigan with a tank or camisole, finished with lace or shell-like edging. Start with the butterfly set for weekends. ASGONY suits anyone whose idea of a set is preppy and a little playful.
CYNR: Knit Minis and Long Lines
CYNR splits its sets between two shapes. Short: the Wool Knit Cardigan & Mini Skirt Set pairs a cropped cardigan with a matching mini, and the Knit Cardigan & Mini Skirt Tweed-Style Set does it in a plush, chunky knit. Long: the Sleeveless Drape Top & High-Waist Straight Midi Skirt Set ties at the neckline and drops into a straight midi you can wear to the office, while the lace-panel knit sets in navy or apricot run to maxi length. Start with the wool cardigan-and-mini. CYNR suits women who want vintage polish without fuss.
SUNSET PARK: Lyocell Shirting, Storybook Knits
SUNSET PARK has two moods. The polished one is the Navy Collar Lyocell Waist-cinching Shirt & Skirt Set, structured, cinched at the waist and plain enough for work. The playful one is Fair Isle: a Westie sweater set with red hand-stitched-style accents, a Cat Motif knit with butterflies and a bow-tie waist, a Puppy cardigan set in brown, white or pink, and a Snow Cabin snowman set. Start with the lyocell set for range, or a Fair Isle set to be remembered. It suits romantics who like their sets sweet and a little nostalgic.
VOCK: Knit Dresses and Flared Legs
VOCK builds its sets around the body. The Red Knit Two-Piece Dress Set pairs a cropped tie-front cardigan with a body-skimming camisole dress with side lace-up details. The Contrast V-Neck Knit Top & Bodycon Dress Set repeats the idea in gray. Off duty, the Square Neck Cropped Tee & Flare Pants Set and the V-Neck Sweatshirt & Flared Pants Set trade skirts for flared legs, while the Leopard Tee Skirt Set puts a cropped tee over a long leopard-print midi. Start with the red knit dress set for dinners. VOCK suits women who want shape and a little edge.
Kroche: Lace and Lyocell, Softly Done
Kroche works in soft fabrics and lace. The Lyocell Cotton Two-Piece Set has a slanted shoulder, an adjustable drawstring and a fitted waist, in Morning Mist Rose or Milk Gray. The Lace Edge Camisole and Skirt Set and the Romantic French Lace Two-Piece Set bring lace trim and ruffled, layered hems. If your search started with denim, the Lace Knit Denim Set pairs a lace-trimmed off-shoulder knit top with denim pants rather than a skirt. Start with the lyocell set. Kroche suits vacation packers and anyone who dresses for warm evenings.
VIA PITTI: Distressed Knits and Washed Plaid
VIA PITTI gives its sets a lived-in texture. The Gray Distressed Knitted Cardigan & Skirt Set has worn-in details, and the Washed Distressed Plaid Shirt & Skirt Set, in brown or black, gives plaid the same washed finish. The Bowknot Knit Cardigan & Hat & Scarf Set adds a matching hat and scarf to a crewneck cardigan, while the Star Beaded Ruffled Bandeau & Skirt Set and the Ribbon-Strap Cake Top & Skirt Set cover parties. Start with the plaid shirt-and-skirt, the most street-ready set here. VIA PITTI suits women who would rather look broken-in than brand new.
Wear It Together or Split It
A matching set is two outfits in one. Wear AOMALM's jacket and mini together for the commute, then throw the jacket over jeans on Saturday, or layer a CYNR cardigan over a slip dress. For more ideas, see our guide on how to wear matching two-piece sets, then browse our new arrivals.
