Two Co- Ords Worn Twelve Ways

There is something incredibly appealing about travelling light in summer.

No waiting at baggage reclaim.
No overpacked suitcase full of “just in case” outfits.
No dragging heavy luggage through airports in the heat.

Just a small, carefully chosen holiday capsule wardrobe that works hard, mixes effortlessly & makes getting dressed feel easy.

Which is exactly what inspired this week’s styling video.

Starting with just two co-ords, Ellie & Sarah wanted to see how many outfits we could realistically create by wearing the pieces both together & separately.

The result?

12 completely different outfits from just two co-ords.

And perhaps more importantly, outfits that worked not only for holiday dressing, but for everyday life at home too.

Because whilst we all love buying for holidays, we also think clothes should earn their place in your wardrobe long after the holiday is over.

Why We Love Co-Ords

There is a reason co-ords have become such a wardrobe staple over the last few years.

Worn together, they instantly create a polished, put together look with almost no effort at all.

But the real magic happens when you begin styling the pieces separately.

A striped shirt suddenly becomes the perfect layer over white jeans or denim shorts.
Relaxed wide leg trousers work beautifully with a simple white t-shirt, lightweight knitwear or linen shirts.
A matching set can be dressed up for summer evenings or worn casually for sightseeing, travelling or everyday errands.

Which means one outfit quickly turns into many.

For women building a thoughtful wardrobe, that versatility matters.

Particularly when packing for holidays where suitcase space is limited.

Sarah’s Carry-On Holiday Wardrobe

My focus was very much on creating a carry-on holiday wardrobe using lightweight, versatile summer clothing.

Pieces that are breathable, easy to wear & comfortable in warmer weather, whilst still feeling polished enough for lunches, evenings out & days exploring.

The beauty of these co-ords is that they remove so much of the stress from holiday dressing because the outfit is already styled for you.

The matching pieces work effortlessly together, whilst the relaxed fit fabrics make them practical for travel days, city breaks, beach holidays & summer evenings alike.

I styled the co-ords:

• As complete matching sets for an easy polished holiday outfit
• With flat sandals for daytime sightseeing (actually I forgot to wear these🫣)
• Dressed up with jewellery for evenings out
• Mixed with simple wardrobe basics to create multiple outfits from fewer pieces
• As relaxed travel outfits for airport days & journeys home

This is exactly the sort of wardrobe planning that makes carry-on travel far easier.

Instead of packing separate outfits for every occasion, you pack versatile summer separates that can be worn in multiple different ways.

Ellie’s Everyday Core Wardrobe Styling

I showed how easily the same co-ords work back at home as part of an everyday core wardrobe.

Which is important because many women worry that holiday clothes can feel too obviously “holiday” once they return home, however separating the co-ords completely changes the feel of them.

The striped shirts looked fresh & relaxed styled with denim & white jeans.

The relaxed trousers worked particularly well with simple cotton t-shirts, lightweight knitwear & casual trainers, making them ideal for women looking for comfortable summer trousers that still feel stylish & put together.

And suddenly these aren’t simply holiday outfits anymore, but versatile summer wardrobe staples that could be worn throughout the season.

This is often where co-ords become surprisingly good value.

You are not simply buying one outfit.

You are buying multiple versatile separates that can be styled in numerous different ways throughout spring & summer.

Who Do Co-Ords Suit?

Co-ords work particularly well for:

• Women wanting a lightweight holiday capsule wardrobe
• Carry-on only travellers
• Busy women looking for relaxed but polished summer outfits
• Customers building a versatile core wardrobe
• Women looking for breathable, easy-care summer clothing
• Those wanting holiday clothes that can also be worn at home
• Women who prefer comfortable but stylish travel outfits
• Customers looking for versatile summer separates rather than occasion-only outfits

The 12 Outfit Ideas

Between the two co-ords, we created 12 looks by styling the pieces both together & separatel, you can see how by watching the video.

Building A Wardrobe That Works Harder

At Artichoke, we are always talking about building wardrobes more thoughtfully.

Not wardrobes full of clothes that are worn once & forgotten about, but collections of versatile pieces that work together season after season.

Co-ords are one of the easiest ways to do this.

They simplify dressing, help take the stress out of holiday packing & create far more outfit possibilities than you might initially expect.

And perhaps that is why they have become such a favourite with so many women.

Two co-ords.
Twelve outfits.
One much harder working wardrobe.

….. Our concierge service not only continues to give women who have may have lost their way, the confidence to be their best selves, but also helps those of us who have busy working lives know that we can go to our wardrobe on a daily basis & grab our ‘uniform’ – confident that throughout the day we will look great, which as always, makes us feel great too…….