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Women rave about $40 Kmart outfit you ‘need for summer’

The budget retailer has just dropped its new summer clothing line – and among the new items is “hot” new outfit that costs just $40.

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Kmart has just dropped its summer apparel range – and while it has only been in store a few days, there’s a standout $40 outfit set to send shoppers into a spin.

The budget retailer released new men’s, kids’ and women’s wear into stores across the country on Thursday.

While there’s an array of new wardrobe offerings, news.com.au was invited to preview the Kmart collection, and as a result we’re predicting a cute two-piece set will be this summer’s must-have item.

The “Long Sleeve Boyfriend Shirt”, which retails for $25, and the matching $15 shorts are hit the mark with the popular co-ord trend and are already appearing all over Instagram.

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Kmart has just released its new summer clothing line. Picture: news.com.au
Kmart has just released its new summer clothing line. Picture: news.com.au
News.com.au was invited to a preview and predicts this $40 outfit will be the ‘must-have’ buy. Picture: news.com.au
News.com.au was invited to a preview and predicts this $40 outfit will be the ‘must-have’ buy. Picture: news.com.au
Already it is proving popular on social media. Picture: Instagram/@mums_style_diary
Already it is proving popular on social media. Picture: Instagram/@mums_style_diary

One social media user, who posts under the handle @mums_style_diary, shared a series of snaps of herself wearing the “punch pink” cotton set – declaring it her “fave set”.

The mum-of-three, who has almost 110,000 followers, styled the $40 outfit with a white cami top, boots and handbag, prompting fans to comment on how “fab” it looked.

“That set looks so gorgeous on you!!” one said.

“Oh My lordie I need this set!” another declared.

As another wrote: “OK this outfit is goals.”

Instagram user @my.wardrobe.wonderland shared a video trying on some of the new spring arrivals in a Kmart changing room, including the pink co-ord set.

She also shared a photo showing her 17,000 followers how to style the oversized shirt – which also comes in blue – with pants.

‘This outfit is goals’. Picture: Instagram/@mums_style_diary
‘This outfit is goals’. Picture: Instagram/@mums_style_diary
The ‘boyfriend’ style shirt is oversized and can be styled in different ways. Picture: Instagram/@my.wardrobe.wonderland
The ‘boyfriend’ style shirt is oversized and can be styled in different ways. Picture: Instagram/@my.wardrobe.wonderland
It also comes in blue. Picture: news.com.au
It also comes in blue. Picture: news.com.au

In the snap she wore the shirt as a jacket over a white top, pairing it with linen bottoms and nude heels.

“That colour is amazing on you,” one follower declared.

“The pink,” another agreed.

The “must-have” set are among an array of new affordable fashion pieces added to stores this week with Kmart promising budget-conscious Australians nothing is priced higher than $35.

“At Kmart we are thrilled to be launching another incredible Apparel offering that has been carefully designed with our customers at the forefront whilst delivering on our commitment in providing everyone on-trend designs at affordable prices,” Kmart chief merchandise officer Callum Smith said.

“Nothing in this new campaign is over $35 which is incredible value. We know many families are stretched as prices continue to rise and we are just so proud we can continue to offer products our customers can feel good in.”

Originally published as Women rave about $40 Kmart outfit you ‘need for summer’

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