Buying guide
One muslin set stretches across three looks: wear the top alone over leggings for play, pair it with the matching bottoms for a full set, or swap in a skirt or skort from the same range for a dressier day. The loose weave keeps every combination light and easy to move in.
By Vanessa & Bob, Epic in Bali · Updated 2 November 2026
Stretching one outfit across more than one occasion matters most when packing light for travel or trying to get more wear out of a favourite set. A muslin set is built for mixing: the top, the bottoms, and anything else in the same fabric range move easily between a lazy morning at home and a trip out the door. Here are three ways to style it without buying anything new.
The obvious place to start: wear the top and bottoms together for the full look, or split them up for two more outfits from one piece.
Swap in the skort for a second look that still moves easily for play, with a bit more coverage than the set's own bottoms.
Pair the skirt with the set's top for a dressier third look, good for an outing or a family photo.
Keep it in the same color family and it becomes an easy backup outfit on wash day, while the set is in the laundry.
Muslin creases easily by nature, from the open weave, so you'll see wrinkles whichever way you wear it. That's normal and it softens with every wash, not a sign of damage.
Wash cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low or hang it up. Skip fabric softener and high heat, since both work against the weave over time.