Sara Cox 'felt fab' in her summery gingham shorts suit that's now 50% off

A great co-ord is one of the easiest ways to create an instant, low-effort outfit that still looks polished and put together, and Sara Cox has found the perfect one for summer. The radio DJ appeared on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast this week wearing Joanie’s Richy Gingham Soft Tailored Blazer and the matching Pipette Gingham High Waist Shorts, saying she “Felt fab in my @Joanieclothing suit.”

The shorts suit is the perfect pick if you’re looking for something that tows the line between being smart and casual, with a tailored silhouette that’s flattering and stylish. Plus, both pieces are currently still available in all sizes from eight to 26 and included in the summer sale with a huge 50% off.

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The blazer is usually priced at £99, but the sale means you can get your hands on it for £49.50. Similarly the shorts are now £27.50 down from £55, which means you can get your hands on the entire outfit for £77 rather than £154.

The gingham print and the combination of the shorts and blazer also makes it perfect for a summer event, and you could just as easily style it with a T-shirt and trainers as you could with a blouse and sandals depending on how formal you want to go. You could even dial it up with kitten heels and a clutch for an evening event, or wear it with tights, loafers and a crisp shirt for the office.

The beauty of a co-ord like this is that it’s also ideal for mixing and matching with the rest of your wardrobe, especially with its timeless silhouette and print. The Pipette Shorts could easily go with a T-shirt or jumper and sandals on their own, whilst the Richy Blazer would work with everything from jeans to wide leg trousers and even over a contrasting dress.

Both pieces are made from organic cotton, which makes them breathable, cool and comfortable in all weathers and seasons, and have been designed with classic vintage silhouettes in mind. The blazer is tailored at the waist to accentuate your silhouette, whilst the shorts have a fitted high waist with wide legs for a flattering, retro-inspired shape.

We also spotted a fantastic tailored set at Nobody’s Child, which has also landed in the brand’s summer sale. The Poppy Delevingne Navy Pinstripe Cara Shorts are £38 down from £75, with a similar high waist and wide leg fit. You can pair them with the matching Navy Pinstripe Cara Blazer (now £80 down from £159) and even the matching Navy Pinstripe Cara Bralette (now £21 down from £59).

If you’d rather avoid shorts, the matching set also has Navy Pinstripe Cara Trousers – now £50 down from £99 – which you could style with the co-ord instead. Alternatively the Topshop Co Ord Premium Wedding Guest Occasion in Buttermilk has up to 40% off its three pieces, with a tailored blazer, high waisted trousers and a waistcoat included in the set.

But if you want to copy Sara’s chic and comfy style, you can pick up Joanie’s Richy Gingham Soft Tailored Blazer and the matching Pipette Gingham High Waist Shorts with 50% off now.