Coordinating Your Bags With Your Clothes Is the Latest Thing

October 4, 2021

We’re all familiar with certain style “rules.” Like not wearing white after Labor Day or making sure to match your shoes with your bag. But as we all know, rules were made to be broken. So instead of complementing our purses with our footwear we’re opting for coordinating bags with our tops, bottoms and dresses. Sure, you can just pile on lots of logo-clad pieces and call it an outfit. That’s not exciting, though. Instead, we’re all about corresponding patterns, colors and symbols. Also, there’s no need to rock the same thing from top to bottom. Although it is possible if you’re into that sort of thing. We prefer to match our bags to just one piece of clothing. Look at it as more of a minimalist approach. That’s not to say some of these items aren’t instantly recognizable. (Burberry checks, anyone?) Especially since big fashion houses are responsible for this microtrend. You just don’t need to spell it out for everyone literally. Keep reading to see the best coordinating bags and their close cousins to add to your wardrobe.

Coordinating Bags

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Versace La Greca Signature Pouch in Print, $775 at Versace
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Versace La Greca Print Leggings in Print, $695 at Versace
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Ulla Johnson Mira Shoulder Bag in Acacia, $865 at Ulla Johnson
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Ulla Johnson Leyla Dress in Acacia, $895 at Ulla Johnson
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Staud Tommy Beaded Leather Shoulder Bag, $250 at Moda Operandi
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Staud Rook Cardigan in Black Floral, $375 at Staud
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Burberry Vintage Check Cotton Olympia Pouch in Archive Beige, $830 at Burberry
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Burberry Strap Detail Vintage Check Cotton Oversized Shirt in Archive Beige, $760 at Burberry
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Staud Lady Satchel in Black, $395 at Staud
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Daisy Street Yin Yang Flare Pant, $29.99 at Urban Outfitters
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Nanushka Jen Vegan Leather Clutch in Zephyr, $295 at Nanushka
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Nanushka Hathi Vegan Leather Blazer in Zephyr, $895 at Nanushka
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Paco Rabanne Ciao Paco-Logo Printed Canvas and Leather Tote Bag, $790 at Matches Fashion
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Paco Rabanne Cropped Ruched Printed Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt, $270 at Net-a-Porter
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Tory Burch Perry Bombé Mixed-Print Mini Bag, $328 at Tory Burch
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Tory Burch Printed Polo Dress, $498 at Tory Burch
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Dries Van Noten Small Floral Cushioned Knot Top-Handle Bag, $735 at Bergdorf Goodman
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Dries Van Noten Rose-Print Cropped Trousers, $875 at Bergdorf Goodman
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Ganni Large Nylon Tote in Z/Dnuleopard, $155 at Nordstrom
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Ganni Rayon Underwear LS Bodystocking in Leopard, $135 at Ganni

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.