How to Style the Mattea Cabana Shirt and Pant Set
By Sergio Tacchini - Official Online Store | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: How-to Guides
A step-by-step guide to styling the Mattea Cabana Shirt and Pant in Maritime Blue, with practical checkpoints for fit, proportion and occasion.
Quick answer
Start with the Mattea Cabana Shirt and Mattea Cabana Pant in the same Maritime Blue, set the shirt's side scrunches to your preferred length, then build the rest of the outfit around the set's lightweight drape. The key is to treat the set as one piece and adjust proportions before adding accessories.
Why the set works best when you adjust the shirt first
The Mattea Cabana Shirt has adjustable side scrunches that let you wear it relaxed or cropped. That single detail changes the whole silhouette, so decide on it before you choose shoes or a bag. A cropped shirt pairs naturally with the full-length pant, while a relaxed shirt works better with the pant worn lower or with a more streamlined sandal.
Because both pieces are made from lightweight drapey fabric, they move with you and can feel more fluid than structured matching sets. That is an advantage in warm weather, but it also means the set can look shapeless if you ignore proportion. Use the scrunches and the waistband to create a clear line.
Where the Maritime Blue set fits and where it needs care
Maritime Blue is a deep, saturated tone that reads polished in daylight and slightly dressier at night. The set is a strong choice for resort evenings, casual summer dinners, and travel days when you want one coordinated look without packing extra pieces. It is less suited to formal events or settings with a strict dress code, where the lightweight fabric and adjustable scrunches may feel too relaxed.
If you plan to wear the set in strong sun, note that the catalog does not list UV protection or fabric composition, so treat it as a fashion piece rather than performance wear. For everyday city wear, the drape can cling in wind; a light layer or a structured bag helps anchor it.
Step-by-step styling process
- Choose your shirt length: Try the Mattea Cabana Shirt on and adjust the side scrunches to either a relaxed or cropped length. Check in a mirror how the hem sits against the pant waistband. Common mistake: adjusting the scrunches after you have already chosen footwear, which can make the whole outfit look unbalanced. Decide the shirt length before anything else.
- Set the pant waist: Fasten the Mattea Cabana Pant at your natural waist or slightly lower, depending on the shirt length you chose. If the shirt is cropped, a higher waist keeps the line clean; if the shirt is relaxed, a lower waist can look more casual. Common mistake: ignoring the waistband entirely and letting the drape fabric bunch. Match the waist position to the shirt length.
- Check the drape in motion: Walk, sit and raise your arms to see how the lightweight fabric falls. The set is designed for freedom of movement, so it should not pull or cling awkwardly. Common mistake: judging the fit only while standing still. Test the set in movement, not just in the mirror.
- Add shoes that match the set's ease: For a relaxed daytime look, choose flat sandals or clean sneakers. For evening, a block heel or a strappy sandal works with the cropped shirt option. Common mistake: pairing the fluid set with heavy boots that fight its lightweight drape. Keep footwear in line with the fabric weight.
- Finish with one accessory: Let the Maritime Blue set be the focus and add a single accessory, such as a woven bag or a simple necklace. Common mistake: layering too many accessories, which competes with the set's clean color and adjustable details. One accessory is enough; let the set lead.
Product facts
- Mattea Cabana Shirt-Maritime Blue: Lightweight drapey fabric with adjustable side scrunches. You can change the shirt's length and shape without changing the set, which makes it easier to adapt to different occasions.
Mattea Cabana Shirt-Maritime Blue - Mattea Cabana Pant-Maritime Blue: Lightweight drapey fabric in a matching Maritime Blue. The pant shares the shirt's fluid feel, so the set moves together and keeps a consistent color from top to bottom.
Mattea Cabana Pant-Maritime Blue
