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Dear Scarlett Clothing: The Travel Sets Everyone Is Looking For
Dear Scarlett makes the matching travel sets you keep seeing and cannot find a size in. Here is what the brand actually makes and how it fits.
Dear Scarlett at a Glance
- What is Dear Scarlett known for?
- Matching travel sets. Soft two piece outfits in wrinkle resistant knit that pack flat, come out of a suitcase wearable, and work as one outfit or two separates.
- Does Dear Scarlett run true to size?
- Mostly yes, with a relaxed cut. The travel sets in particular are designed loose for comfort on a plane, so take the smaller size if you are between two.
- Why are Dear Scarlett travel sets hard to find?
- They sell through small boutiques in limited runs, and the popular colorways go fast. When a size sells out it usually does not come back in that exact color.
Why the Travel Sets Took Off
There is a specific problem Dear Scarlett solved. You want to be comfortable on a plane or in a car for six hours and you do not want to look like you are in pajamas when you walk into a hotel lobby.
A matching knit set answers that exactly. Top and bottom in the same soft fabric reads as a deliberate outfit, not as loungewear, because the matching is what signals intent. And because it is knit, you can actually sleep in it.
The second thing they got right is wrinkle resistance. The fabric comes out of a packed bag without a press. That is the whole reason people search for these by name.
A matching set is the only way to be as comfortable as sweatpants and still look like you got dressed.
For fabric, fit, and packing details on the sets themselves, see our Dear Scarlett travel set guide.
What Dear Scarlett Makes Beyond the Sets
The travel sets get the attention but the line is broader than that.
- Travel and lounge sets. The signature. Matching top and pant or short in soft knit, usually in solid muted colors.
- Tops. Soft knit tees, tanks, and relaxed blouses. Good basics with a little more detail than a plain tee.
- Layering pieces. Open front cardigans and light jackets that pair back to the sets.
- Accessories. Scarves and small accessories in the same palette.
The through line is softness and a muted palette. Lots of oatmeal, sage, dusty rose, charcoal, and black. The pieces are designed to go together, which is unusual for a wholesale brand.
How It Fits
- Relaxed by design. The sets are cut for comfort, not for a close fit. Expect ease through the waist and hip.
- True to size or slightly generous. Between sizes, go down. Especially on the tops.
- Pant rise sits high with a soft waistband. No zipper or button, so nothing digs in on a long flight.
- Tops run a little long. Good news if you want coverage, worth knowing if you are petite.
- The knit has recovery. It gives when you move and goes back. It does not bag out at the knee or seat.
If you are buying a set to travel in, size for comfort rather than for shape. You want room to sit for hours.
How to Wear a Travel Set More Than Once a Year
The mistake is treating a travel set as a travel-only purchase. Split it up and it earns its keep all year.
- Wear the top with jeans. A soft knit top in a neutral is just a good top. Nothing about it says travel on its own.
- Wear the pant with a fitted tank or bodysuit. Add a belt and a flat mule and it reads as a wide leg knit trouser.
- Wear the set together with a real shoe and jewelry. Leather sandals or clean sneakers plus gold hoops. Now it is a coordinated outfit, not loungewear.
- Layer a structured jacket over it. A denim jacket or a blazer over a matching knit set is one of the easiest put together looks there is.
Caring for Soft Knit Sets
These fabrics are soft because they are fine. Treat them accordingly and they stay nice for years.
- Wash cold on gentle, inside out. Reduces pilling on the surface you actually see.
- Mesh bag for the set. Keeps it away from zippers, which are what cause snags in soft knit.
- Dry low or flat. Heat is what breaks down the stretch and shrinks the pant length.
- Skip fabric softener. It coats soft knits and makes them feel waxy after a few washes.
- Shave pills instead of picking them. Picking pulls a loop and starts a hole. A sweater shaver does not.
Dear Scarlett FAQs
What is a Dear Scarlett travel set?
A matching two piece outfit, usually a top and a pant or short, made from soft wrinkle resistant knit. It is designed to pack flat, come out of a bag wearable, and work as one coordinated outfit or as two separates.
Where can I buy Dear Scarlett clothing?
Through independent boutiques, including ours. Dear Scarlett is a wholesale brand without its own retail chain, so what is available depends on what each shop stocked. We carry their tops and sets and restock when we can.
Do Dear Scarlett travel sets wrinkle?
Very little, which is the main reason people buy them. The knit resists creasing, so a set that has been folded in a suitcase for a week comes out wearable without ironing or steaming.
Does Dear Scarlett run small?
No, it tends to run true to size or slightly generous with a relaxed fit. If you are between sizes, take the smaller one. The travel sets are cut loose on purpose for comfort on long trips.
Can you wear a travel set as a regular outfit?
Yes, and that is the smart way to buy one. Worn together with leather sandals and gold jewelry it reads as a coordinated outfit. Split up, the top works with jeans and the pant works with a fitted tank.
Is Dear Scarlett worth the price?
For the fabric and the versatility, yes. A set that works on a plane, as loungewear, and as two separate pieces with other things in your closet gets worn far more than a single purpose outfit at the same price.
Hunting a Specific Dear Scarlett Set?
Tell us the color and size you are after. We will check our stock and what we can still order, and tell you how that particular set fits before you commit.
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