Matching your pavement pounders to your arm candy: a fashion faux pas or the only way to go?
As we step into the season of Spring, matching shoes and handbags will start to tiptoe onto your radar. It may, at first, seem a little ‘Stepford Wives’, but as Wedding season approaches and days at the races creep into our calendars, the necessity of owning a matching shoes and handbag set becomes all too clear.
Matching shoes and handbags is a practice that may come across a little conservative, or even OCD. It’s long been met with much disdain, despite the fact there’s no denying it can pull a look together and create a polished finish. It exudes elegance and demonstrates your attention to detail, creating a well thought out look and fashioning an immaculate impression.
Timeless and fool-proof, it’s also a trend that is reigning the catwalks, with designers often maximising the style with head-to-toe mono designs. As we start to see more matchy-matchy looks making their way into our wardrobes, we’ll walk you through the when-to-wears of perfecting co-ordinated style.
When: The Job Interview
What: Hispanitas Keila
Why: First impressions count, and as your potential employer is likely to form an opinion of you in the first 30 seconds, you need to make your appearance work to your advantage. Here, the matching shoes and handbag demonstrate your attention to detail and show you care. The block heel of the Hispanitas Keila will also help you feel steady on your feet – there’ll be no nervous pre-interview wobbles – and the strap on this neat bag keeps your hands free for a confident handshake.
When: A Day at the Races
What: Lotus Scarlette
Why Racing and fashion go hand in hand, and if you want to be in the running for the prize of Best Dressed, you need the style that’s turning heads. Amidst an array of bold printed dressed in a flurry of colour, it’s your perfectly picked accessories that stand out in the crowd. There’s a ‘trot’ to love about the matching shoes and handbag from Lotus – team these fuchsia shoes and clutch and you’re off in spectacular style.
When: A Wedding
What: Peter Kaiser Damanda 
Why: A matchy-matchy outfit can look a bit too ‘mother-of-the-bride’, so opt for matching accessories instead! You’ll be out all day (and long into the night) so you need a pair that will be comfy and will stand up to the possibility of changing weather. The leather lining of the Peter Kaiser Damanda feels soft against the skin, whilst the closed toe will make sure your feet don’t get mucky and your shoes don’t get ruined should it rain! The monochrome colourway is right on trend and goes with everything too, so you can make them work hard in the busy wedding season.
Are you falling for the matching shoes and handbag trend or are you sticking to separates? Let us know how you’ll be wearing this trend in the comments!
