One of my favorite things about going on vacation is planning my outfits (and yes, I do search for city-specific outfit inspiration on Pinterest). What I don't love is then having to cut down my clothing options so they fit in a single carry-on bag. When you have limited space in your , there's no room to bring pieces you aren't sure about.
Every 'fit has to work — and that's when a matching set can come in handy. Co-ords automatically look good together, and can help take the stress out of packing by guaranteeing there's no space wasted on clothing items you're uncertain about. So when I was packing for an upcoming trip, I wanted to reach for the sets I already had in my closet.
But most of the ones I owned were on the casual side — which is why Free People's ($78) caught my eye when I was browsing the brand's site. The two pieces — a flowy baby doll top with puff sleeves and matching bottoms — were stylish and on-trend, but also looked like something I could easily dress up or down depending on the occasion. Having worn the set a few times before my trip, I'm sharing my honest thoughts on Free People's Donnie Short Set — and why it may be worth adding to your summer outfit lineup, too.
When it comes to summer and travel-friendly clothes, I always look for cotton or linen fabrics that'll keep me cool on hot days — and the Donnie Short Set immediately got some points when I saw it was made of cotton. It feels lightweight and breezy on, but isn't thin or see-throug.
