The old rule about having your bag match your shoes has been out of style for several years now, as the fashion world has discovered that non-identical accessories do not make one’s limbs burst into flames. Which is a shame, because I dream of the day when I am walking down the street and see someone coming towards me wearing these:
With this:
And, honestly, at that point you might as well complete the outfit.
I thought those shoes came with a matching baton.
For twirling. Not for conducting.
Although those would be pretty great shoes for conducting Sousa marches…
I'm pretty sure if you wore them out in public, people would start humming them.