Best Products for Matching Sets: Fall & Winter Fit Ideas for Sororities and Campus Life
TL;DR
- Matching sets keep groups warm, coordinated, and photo-ready without overthinking outfits.
- Fresh Prints offers comfy pairings like crewnecks with open sweats or hoodies with shorts for every campus climate.
- Use tonal embroidery for a luxe look, or puff ink and sleeve or leg hits when you want bold, high-visibility details.
- Fresh Prints can mock up designs, host storefronts, and handle production and shipping so chapters skip spreadsheets and guesswork.
- Ordering is simple. Pick pieces, choose decoration, approve, pay, then get warm matching sets before your next event.
Matching sets keep everyone warm, coordinated, and ready for any group photo the second temps drop. Picture packing for retreat at 7 a.m., bus leaves in ten, and the group chat is already spiraling about outfits. One cozy two-piece solves it and still looks put-together in pics.
Off campus, celebs like Reese Witherspoon (yes, Elle Woods herself) and Kris Jenner have been spotted in super comfy matching sets that still look super put-together, while Vogue just broke down how to style luxe loungewear sets for fall. It’s safe to say matching sets are def having a moment rn.
If you’re hunting for sorority matching sets, this is your seasonal cheat sheet.
Which pieces should we choose for comfy matching sets?
Crewneck + Open Sweatpants
It’s the classic campus uniform for fall and winter, soft, oversized, and built for retreats or late-night hangouts. The relaxed open-hem pant drapes over sneakers or slippers, and the crewneck front is prime space for big chapter letters or tonal embroidery.
Our Top Recommendations:
- Fit: Roomy classic fit with a true heavyweight feel.
- Feel: Brushed interior that stays soft after washes.
- Decoration readiness: Smooth face takes embroidery and puff ink cleanly.
San Diego Open Heavyweight Sweatpants
- Fit: Relaxed leg with an open hem that sits clean at the shoe.
- Feel: Warm, cozy fleece that is not bulky.
- Decoration readiness: Great surface for hip logos or down-the-leg prints.
How this set feels in real life: You get real warmth without bulk, and the open leg breaks cleanly at the shoe, so photos do not get interrupted by bunching. For bus rides, study marathons, and cabin weekends, this set has that coordinated and comfy vibe. The heavyweight fleece also holds puff ink and embroidery beautifully.
Want a bolder, vintage spin? Try our leopard print duo when you want cozy but edgy: Leopard Print Crewneck + Leopard Print Heavyweight Pants. Keep the decoration minimal (small monogram or stacked type) to let the pattern lead.
Prefer a lived-in look from day one? Go vintage dye: Denver Vintage Dye Mock Neck Sweatshirt + San Diego Vintage Dye Open Sweatpants. Each hand-dyed piece has subtle ombré highs and lows, so no two sets are identical, great for big/little reveals where you want “same but unique.”
Quarter-zip + Joggers
Quarter-zips look polished while joggers keep it comfy. It hits the sweet spot for exec boards, philanthropy tabling, or official chapter travel when you want a cleaner silhouette without losing warmth.
Our Top Recommendations:
- Fit: Structured mock neck with room to layer a tee.
- Feel: Dense, warm fleece with a smooth exterior.
- Decoration readiness: Embroidery and appliqué sit sharply on the chest.
Jerzees 7.2 oz NuBlend Joggers
- Fit: Easy jogger silhouette with cuffed ankles.
- Feel: Soft midweight fleece for all-day wear.
- Decoration readiness: Clean print zone on front hip or thigh.
How this set feels in real life: The high mock neck sets up embroidery perfectly, letters, crest, or location, and the zip lets you vent in overheated lecture halls. Jogger cuffs mean no dragging hems on wet sidewalks. Keep the set monochrome and let the decoration do the talking, tonal chest embroidery plus a tiny year mark on the left wrist is chef’s kiss.
Styling tip: If your chapter loves a touch of retro, pair the Aspen with the vintage-dye sweatpants above to mix textures while staying coordinated.
Hoodie + Shorts
For Southern or West Coast schools, plus those who want something cute but don’t really feel like wearing pants, a hoodie and shorts is the no-brainer. This set is the definition of warm core and breezy legs. It is great for recruitment setups, philanthropy events, or weekend lounging when your library AC is dramatic.
Our Top Recommendations:
- Fit: Relaxed body with a cozy, deep hood.
- Feel: Plush heavyweight fleece that holds warmth.
- Decoration readiness: Ideal for tonal embroidery, puff ink, or appliqué.
- Fit: Easy elastic waist with a comfy, athletic cut.
- Feel: Soft yet sturdy fleece that moves well.
- Decoration readiness: Perfect spot for a small front logo or side-leg hit.
How it feels in real life: Fleece shorts with a heavyweight hoodie equals ready for anything. The hoodie gives you that plush, cozy feel while the shorts stay easy to move in and super layerable with crew socks and sneakers.
Want the statement route? The leopard print set brings the baddie but girly energy: Leopard Print Heavyweight Hoodie + Leopard Print Shorts. Minimal decoration keeps it chic.
Love a sun-faded vibe? The vintage dye duo, Boston Vintage Dye Hoodie + Miami Vintage Dye Shorts, looks super good for your chapter’s PR and big/little posts.
What design ideas work best for sorority matching sets?
Start with monochrome plus tonal embroidery (for example, cream set with white thread). It looks expensive on fleece and still shows up in photos. Want more pop? Try puff ink chapter letters across the chest for that raised, cozy texture, and yes, we offer puff ink as a screen-print option.
Not sure where to put details without making your sets look like a grade school DIY? Sleeves and pant legs are your best friends. Run sleeve text, motto, campus, or founding year, down the arm. Add pant-leg stripes or a mini logo on the front hip, small back-leg hits near the hem are subtle but cute.
Bonus details that will look great on IG:
- Stripes on sleeves or legs, we can add 2 to 5 stripes in your colors.
- Hood stitch (asymmetrical or full-hood) for that custom, boutique feel.
- Patches (woven or leather), rhinestones (we have a guide on this!), or foil if you want a little glam.
If you are not sure which print type to pick:
- Screen print gives bold, saturated colors.
- Digital print is perfect for unlimited colors and gradients.
- Embroidery is textured and durable.
- Appliqué gives a varsity, multi-layer look.
- Transfers are clutch for smaller runs or rush timelines.
Your Campus Manager can help you mix and match, or you can check our How to Merch page for all the info you need.
How do we order custom matching sets with Fresh Prints?
Pick your base set, choose decoration, approve a mockup, and we will produce and deliver. Here is the step-by-step so you do not need three tabs open.
- Pick your base pairing. Decide between Crewneck plus Open Sweats, Quarter-zip plus Joggers, or Hoodie plus Shorts. Choose colors and sizes, we carry S to 3XL depending on style.
- Choose your print or deco. Embroidery for a luxe feel. Puff or screen print for big graphics. Digital print for photoreal or gradients. Add extras like sleeve text, leg stripes, hood stitch, or patches.
- Send inspo or use our Design Tool. Upload screenshots or a mood board, or build it in our tool. We will send a free mockup with unlimited revisions until it is perfect.
- Confirm quantities and timeline. Your Campus Manager will quote pricing, confirm minimums, and map out delivery windows. Ask about Flash options on certain items if you are on a tight deadline.
- Approve and pay. We can spin up an online storefront so members can pick sizes and pay individually, goodbye spreadsheets. You will see approvals and order status live in your HQ.
- Production and delivery. Once paid and approved, we print, decorate, QC, and ship. You will get tracking and a heads-up for campus delivery day.
Want to dive deeper or check school or licensing specifics? Check out our Help Center for all the answers you need.
FAQ
What sizes and fits work best for group orders?
For fleece, most chapters order true to size for joggers and shorts, then size up one for hoodies and crewnecks for a roomier look. Ask your Campus Manager for a quick size-run sample if you are unsure.
Should we embroider or print our letters?
Embroidery feels luxe and lasts, while puff and screen prints allow larger graphics and color effects. Many chapters go embroidered chest plus printed sleeve for the best of both.
How many pieces do we need to order?
Your Campus Manager will walk you through minimums. If you are tight on headcount, combine across events so everyone gets what they want in one order.
What should we do next?
Matching sets keep your chapter coordinated through finals, philanthropy weeks, and winter socials without overthinking outfits. If you are worried your order will not make it before everyone leaves for break, read this on how we can ship merch out in as early as 5 days. Need more cozy inspo? Check out our roundup of cute sorority merch you will love this year. Then pull your favorite base set above and open a quote. Your chapter and future IG pics will thank you.