It's no secret that investing in a great co-ord can cut your getting ready time by half. There's something so comforting about knowing you can roll out of bed, throw on a two-piece and still be the best-dressed in the office. Co-ord's aren't just a lazy-girl hack, they're a styling strategy, and this season, it's all about linen-on-linen.
Only a couple of weeks ago was I writing about the Nobody's Child linen co-ord that caught my eye, and now Zara's new-in section has a style that I would argue, rivals all others. The ZW Collection Linen Blend Bomber Jacket and Darted Linen Blend Trousers make for a quietly luxurious pairing that look far more expensive than its high street roots - in fact, it's so good it's already sold out once before. The top half is a classic bomber jacket reimagined in a breezy, tactile linen, while the trousers feature a mid-rise waist, side pockets and a pressed crease.
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Zara has designed a bomber jacket that marks a departure from its sell-out soft iteration that went viral earlier this year. However much like the aforementioned, this bomber jacket, made of a linen-blend, also keeps selling out - so be quick.
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To go with the bomber jacket are a pair of trousers made from the same linen-blend material. Polished but perfectly casual, the trousers also feature belt loops, side pockets, front darts and a pressed crease.
The real beauty of a co-ord no doubt lies in the fact you're getting three outfits for the price of one. Wear the trousers with an oversized white linen shirt or baby tee and a pair of printed loafers for an easy everyday look. Alternatively, throw the jacket over a satin slip dress for a juxtaposition of a more structured jacket with a fluid dress. Styled as a set, finish the co-ord with a pair of sandals (toe-ring flip flops and fisherman sandals are both having moments this spring), or layer a ribbed tank top underneath the bomber jacket and wear undone.
The co-ord has quickly been adopted by influencers and fashion editor's alike for its easy, streamlined appeal. Maybe it's the trending olive green hue, or maybe it's our insatiable appetite for easy dressing - but the Zara outfit won't be in stock for much longer. Shop now.
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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).