I grew up in the 40s and yes, everything had to match. But I've always likes the bold & bright colors. Way back in the 60s I even bought a blue suit with a green top that was a matched set. I also remember seeing a blouse in a botique type magazine for a lot of money that had every section a different print - both sides of the front/back, sleeves/cuffs, pocket all different. I made one like it out of scraps in yellow/green/purple/violet.