I’m sure we’ve all witnessed a couple match their partners in some way at least once in our lives. Many think it’s about fashion and how it looks, but it’s more than that. It acts as this way to connect with one another and tell the world we belong together.
Matching doesn’t always have to be exact, either. It can be something as simple as the colors or patterns we’re wearing. My husband and I like to buy matching tennis shoes on a day-to-day basis when we can. When we go out somewhere nice, we’ll try and match the colors of our shirts to look coordinated.
It also doesn’t just have to be with your partner. It can also be with friends or family. For example, every year, our family on his dad’s side will wear matching outfits for family pictures during the holidays. Last year, we wore these plaid Christmas PJs around the mall to get our pictures taken at JCPenney’s, and we received a lot of compliments that day.
The way it lets everyone know we’re together helps in ways you’d least expect it to, too. In my case, we wore these yellow family vacation shirts during our trip to Disney over the summer. At first, I thought it was a bit corny but adorable, and then I was proven wrong later on that night. We tried to leave, but it was completely packed with people on the ferry. Still, everyone around us went out of their way to make sure we stayed together. It’s so easy to get separated in crowds like that, but these shirts helped let everyone around us know we came as a group.
There’s a deeper meaning behind it, too. When we match, it can feel comforting. It shows someone you care about that you’re connected to them, a small act that says we belong together. In crowded spaces or stressful situations, it’s a nice reassurance that you’re not alone.
In the end, matching your partner is more than a trend. It shows connection and creates these feelings of unity. A shared sense of style can be as comforting as a hug and as simple as wearing the same shade of blue. It’s a way to remind us that some of the closest bonds are visible, even in clothing.
