Should bag and shoes match or not 5 tips to combine them
August 01, 2022
Here 5 tips to know how to combine bag and shoes
When it came to combining accessories, a few years ago the golden rule was that the bag and shoes had to match. Such a rule is easy and simple to follow and helped us not to complicate our lives with impossible outfits. But times have changed and nowadays fashion has become much freer. Luckily, there are a few small unwritten rules that help us keep the whole thing harmonious. In this article Misuri would like to share some tips on how to combine bags and shoes to make your life easier. Let's take a look at them together.
1. The classic: bag and shoes in the same color
As just mentioned, today fashion has so rapidly freed itself from rules that wearing a shoe with a bag in the same color is a thing of the past. However, this classic still applies! The combination of shoes and bag is still a perfect option for your outfit.
Choosing shoes and bags in the same color is the ideal solution for, perhaps, a dress in bright red, electrifying blue or in any other bright color. In this case you should let the dress take center stage and combine it with shoes and a bag in soft pink like the Dalia Bag made of soft grained calfskin with a contrasting interior that is light and resistant or choose other neutral colors.
2. Bags and shoes in different colors
Bags and shoes today do not have to be the mirror image of each other. It is not essential that the colors match perfectly, neither the texture nor the fabric. There are even those who claim that bags and shoes should never be the same. By combining bags and shoes in different colors, the possibilities are endless. Let your imagination run wild and create the most distinct looks!
There are moments when we opt for a simpler outfit, but don't want to fall into the simplicity of a monochromatic look. In these cases, the choice of shoes is the cherry on top of our outfit. Then you can choose a more discreet and simpler bag. For example, with the Mini Doctor Bag made of smooth and black hand-painted leather both inside and out, the shoes remain the highlight.
3. Patterns on bags and shoes
Can you combine bags and shoes with different patterns? Absolutely, and no need to panic. Remember that it is now a clear trend to wear a bag differently patterned than the shoes. But we must also remember that the ensemble must make a coherent narrative, whether in harmony or dissonance.
So even if you decide to perform this challenging task of matching two models with different patterns next to each other, it's a good idea to choose them in the same color. For example, select the hand-woven lambskin Diana Bag with a beautiful gradient pattern and decorative tassel in multi blue. In this way, the nuances act as a support for the stability of the overall image. Simultaneously the matching bags and shoes become the center of attention. To maintain the balance of the image, ideally the clothes should be simple without being too distracting.
4. The seasons must not be mixed
The colors of matching bags and shoes may be different. The patterns can be different. The shapes can be confusing. But the texture and consistency of the matching bags and shoes must be absolutely the same.
It is forbidden to wear a winter bag with sandals. It is forbidden to wear boots with fur when wearing a small braided bag made of straw on the forearm. On the other hand, heavy autumn and winter fabrics perfectly fit the equally heavy footwear and bag for the cold season. The Cory Bag is a medium sized leather tote bag. Of course, Misuri tans only using vegetable tanning methods. The same principle applies to accessories and shoes for the warmer months as well. Sandals go perfectly with bright bags such as the Kelly Bag in Ostrich Cream made of 14 hand-stitched leather panels, a true example of Italian craftsmanship. Flip-flops, on the other hand, go well with the chic small Belt Bag in Italian vegetable-tanned hammered calfskin which is a classic, fashion-inspired design with a soft, quilted diamond pattern.
5. You have to set your priority
To find the right balance, when combining bags and shoes, we must first decide which of the two accessories we want to spotlight. Which do we want to stand out? Do we want our leather shoulder bag to impress all our friends? With the vegetable tanned leather Hanna Bag in bright red with embossed horse detail, which is both stylish and functional, we don't need flashy shoes. Combine it with a pair of heeled pumps that flatter the figure and add a touch of elegance to the whole outfit?
If the heels are the focal point, then you should choose a simple bag that doesn't steal the show from the shoe such as a brown traditionally made Alex Bag in Florentine leather, or a clutch like the simple but super soft Jade Bag folding clutch with scalloped edges in sea blue.
Traditional techniques make the best leather goods
Our tips should be easy for everyone to apply. However, the most important thing is where to get a good leather product now, before you can apply the rules. Buying an Italian leather bag from Misuri is a wise investment. We use skilled artisans in Florence’s historic Santa Croce leather district who are still adhering to the traditional rules of craftsmanship that have been passed down for generations. For those who cannot make it in person, there is an online store. Then nothing stands in the way of combining the accessories.
