If you find getting dressed in the morning a hassle, and can never seem to find an outfit you love, I have the fashion hack for you. It's not revolutionary, nor is it a secret, but it's bound to save you some time in the morning - enter, the co-ord. A ready-made outfit formula that looks like you've put in effort when you've probably spent more time brushing your teeth, a co-ord is the way forward when it comes to low-maintenance dressing this spring.
Karen Millen's Denim Zip-Through Jacket and its matching Straight-Leg Jean counterpart are irrefutable proof. The Canadian tuxedo may have once been a divisive style statement, but this season it's undergone a transition into a darker-wash indigo that makes it look slightly cooler. The jacket features a zip-through front, two utilitarian-esque chest pockets and a gold popper at the bottom, meaning it doubles as a slightly thicker top, too. The jeans are equally as chic and structured, with a barrel-fit, high-rise waist and matching bold contrast details.
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Karen Millen's denim jacket has a slightly cropped design that means it looks equally as great with high-waisted denim as it does with a mini dress. A polished alternative to the traditional denim jacket, it features contrast stitching throughout, zip-through front and collared neckline.
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The brand also have a pair of straight-leg jeans to go with said denim jacket. They feature the same contrast details, as well as an on-trend barrel-leg fit and high-rise waist.
An advantage of investing in a co-ord is that you always have more outfit opportunities, as of course, you can wear the pieces as two separates. When worn together, style with a pair of tan leather sandals or chunky suede loafers (that's if you can get your hands on the viral M&S pair). As separates, team the jacket with wide-leg cream trousers and colourful Adidas trainers (take your pick - there are hundreds), and wear the jeans with an oversized graphic t-shirt and ballet flats.
If you're after an outfit that will do the majority of the heavy lifting for you, think of Karen Millen's denim co-ord as your newest sartorial shortcut. Whether you wear the two denim pieces together or as separates, it makes a case for uniform dressing this spring.
Shop: The Karen Millen Co-Ord In Other Colours
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If you want a co-ord that's slightly more spring/summer ready, the same style is also available in an ivory colour, perfect for contrasting with chunky black sandals and gold jewellery.
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Exactly the same style as the indigo jeans, the ivory colour has chic contrast details, straight-leg design and high waist.
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Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look - yes, she can tell you exactly where a specific coat is from. When not writing, shopping or scrolling Instagram (find hers here), Gemma will likely be dreaming up her next holiday (and what she's going to wear).