India, Nov. 6 -- Co-ords (or matching sets) are both a blessing and a trap. On the good days, they make you look put-together with zero effort. On the bad ones, you run the risk of looking like you accidentally wore your satin PJs to brunch. And with so many lounge-inspired fabrics and oversized silhouettes floating around, the line between "runway ready" and "ready for bed" is dangerously thin.

So, how do you wear co-ords without looking like you've given up on fashion or your alarm clock? If you're heading for a coffee run, an office day, or a weekend getaway, here's how to style your co-ords to look chic, intentional, and very much awake.

Let's start with the obvious. Not all co-ords are created equal and definitely not all fabrics s...