MATCHING UP.
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (53679)
August 30, 2017 10:15am CST
I recall years ago when I just didn't feel well dressed or well put together if my handbag wasn't perfectly matched with my shoes, other accessories - or even one item of clothing that I was wearing. After awhile, matching up became less important and people seemed to mix and match in whatever way they pleased.
When I worked nine to five in an office, I preferred to carry a briefcase - and there was no need to match up footwear or clothing with that. However , when going out to dinner , partying, shopping or other outdoor activities, I still prefer to match up and feel well put together.
Do you like matching up, or it doesn't matter ? And what about size - do you prefer large or small handbags?
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30 responses
@marguicha (215179)
• Chile
30 Aug 17
I now prefer comfortable garments. But when I was young, I liked nice handbags and shoes. I never did wear stilettos though.
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@much2say (53916)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Aug 17
I used to be better about "mostly" matching . . . but with handbags I was ok with not exactly matching. I'd get neutral color purses so it would go with just about anything - and I still do that . . . except now I only use one purse as I don't like to change out purses all the time. I used to love large handbags - but I realized I looked like I was carrying luggage 
. . . so I like a medium size (the small ones can't hold all my stuff 
).
. . . so I like a medium size (the small ones can't hold all my stuff ).3 people like this
@much2say (53916)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Aug 17
@Kandae11 Right now I carry a black one. It's been the perfect purse and I haven't had what I consider "perfect" in a long time . . . so this is the only one I use for now - I don't care if it doesn't match (but they say black goes with everything anyway 
).
(but they say black goes with everything anyway ).2 people like this
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
30 Aug 17
It no longer matters to me much, but in general I try to match up somewhat.
When I was working in salon..oh yes top of the line matching everything even down to phone, shoes, everything matched.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
30 Aug 17
@Kandae11 Oh yes everything matched and my nail polish every single thing lol Even my hair color.
Even my hair color.2 people like this
@sabtraversa (12853)
• Italy
30 Aug 17
Being in a fashion country, an hour close to a fashion city, we're obsessed with matching up over here!
It's something we're taught since childhood.
Small handbags are for the evening or formal events, where you usually wear a dress.
Large handbags are perfect for a casual everyday look. 
I prefer the large ones because I have more space. 
Small handbags are for the evening or formal events, where you usually wear a dress.
Large handbags are perfect for a casual everyday look.
I prefer the large ones because I have more space. 3 people like this
@sabtraversa (12853)
• Italy
30 Aug 17
@Kandae11 Yes, the handbags with many compartments tend to be large and those are the ones I use the most. We carry too much stuff.
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@deazil (4723)
• United States
30 Aug 17
I prefer things that match. When I worked I had to look professional. But even now I like things that match, although I go for a more relaxed look than I did when I worked. I used to like a medium sized bag but I find that in my old age I prefer a smaller one. I hate digging around looking for something in the bottom of my handbag.
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@deazil (4723)
• United States
30 Aug 17
@Kandae11 That's a good option too. I love a bag with lots of pockets. Or, if I'm using a smaller bag and I want to change to another, bigger one with few or no pockets, I just put the smaller bag inside the bigger one. That way I don't have to take everything out of one and put it in the other. Easy. And if I have anything extra to put in there it can easily be found even if it does go to the bottom of the bigger bag because there's nothing else at the bottom.
Or, if I'm using a smaller bag and I want to change to another, bigger one with few or no pockets, I just put the smaller bag inside the bigger one. That way I don't have to take everything out of one and put it in the other. Easy. And if I have anything extra to put in there it can easily be found even if it does go to the bottom of the bigger bag because there's nothing else at the bottom. 2 people like this
@RasmaSandra (73235)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Aug 17
You know I always switched handbags big and small when I worked ages ago in NYC but since I came to Latvia I have only used a handbag a handful of times and no longer use one. After all I work at home and when I go out I have a sling type of bag I just put my wallet in.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
31 Aug 17
I do like to match and I prefer larger handbags.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
1 Sep 17
@Kandae11 yes they do. The bigger the handbag the more you carry around with you.
@spaceseed (2843)
• India
31 Aug 17
Indeed, once upon a time I was very particular about what I wear. now a days I have taken a break from this habbit as I am working from home mostly
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@spaceseed (2843)
• India
31 Aug 17
@Kandae11 you are so thoughtful that is why. Now I am not that much into social circles.
@resukill22 (25052)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
30 Aug 17
For me I'm choosy for what clothed I used. Especially the style and the color of my clothes and shoes.
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
31 Aug 17
I no longer worry about that. I know some people who buy a line of designer bags with zip out interiors, so they just change the inside of their purse to a new one to coordinate. I carry or wear a back pack at this time as it frees up my hands for my students, and it holds a lot. I work in a school so it is fine.
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@dramagirl26 (3259)
• Ringgold, Virginia
31 Aug 17
Sometimes I'll match my jewelry or bag up to a shirt I'm wearing, but most of the time I wing it.
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