1. They Don't Have to Match

Your shoes and bag don't have to be the same color to go together.

2. The Same Color

At the same time, a bag that matches your shoes can be pretty great too.

3. Knock 'em Dead with Red

The combo of a red bag with shoes is something you can never get wrong.

4. Big Bag, Casual Shoes

A casual day should never be an excuse for not matching your shoes and bag.

5. Go Neutral

Neutral shoes and a neutral bag will go with anything in your closet.

6. Black and Brown Really do Match

Forget the rule that says a black bag won't go with brown shoes. That's an old rule that no longer applies.

7. Don't Be Afraid of Color

Even if you love color, you can still match your bag with your shoes without sacrificing your style.

8. Quilted Black

Quilted black shoes clearly need a quilted black bag to go with them.

9. Red and Black Are Perfect

Nothing goes better with a black bag than red heels.

10. Big is Always Better

Isn't this a fabulous look?

11. Tall Boots and a Clutch

Balance the small size of a clutch with some over the knee boots.

12. Total Sophistication

This look is great for a night out with friends.

13. Go with Light Colors

Light colored boots with a light colored bag is the perfect look for daytime.

14. Two Shades of Brown

You have to admit that the light brown bag with the darker brown boots is pretty perfect.

15. Big Bag with Platform Sandals

This look proves that something unexpected is always a good choice.

16. Totally Girly

Those strappy sandals match the feminine bag perfectly.

17. Balanced in Black

Those comfy shoes balance out the black just right.

18. For the Office

This look is great for wearing to work.

19. Denim Bag with Nude Heels

Rhianna has the bag/shoe combo thing down pat.

20. Flat Shoes Are Awesome

Flat shoes with a big bag is a fashion statement you'll never regret.

21. Pretty in Plaid

Where would you wear this fabulous outfit?

What rules do you use when you match your bag with your shoes?