7 Tips On How To Pair A Watch To Your Outfit - Suits Expert

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Tips on How to Match a

Watch to Outfit
There are an overwhelming number of stunning watches to pair with

your outfit; how can you possibly know where to start?
Thankfully, watch shopping doesn’t mean you simply need to pick

the one you like best. (That would be too difficult!)
The choice for the right watch starts long before you even begin
shopping. It all starts with your personal style and how you already
dress each day.
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Table of Contents
1. Understanding the Different Types of Watches
2. The Formality of the Watch Has to Match the Formality of
Your Outfit
3. Leather Straps on the Watch & Outfit Leather Should Match
4. Metal Straps on the Watch & Other Outfit Accessories Also
Should Match
5. The Watch Strap Complement the Shoe
6. Family Traditions Supersede Fashion & Trends
7. Less is More
Understanding the Different Types

of Watches
There are several different types of watches, which can be an
incredibly helpful way to start your search for the right watch.
Understanding how you’ll incorporate your watch into your outfit

(whether for work or leisure) provides a clear direction in choosing
the one that suits you best.
It’s also a good idea to know ahead of time just how interested you
are in wearing a timepiece. Watches aren’t for everyone; some
men just aren’t the type.
And that’s fine, but you should recognize if that’s the case before
you drop a wad of money on an expensive watch.
Once you determine how you’ll be wearing your watch, you can
steer toward one of these categories:
Dress watch – very simple and usually reserved for suits and
tuxedos. Dress watches generally have a clean face, with only
numbers and hands. Identifiable by its black leather band.
Diver’s watch – more of a worker watch and match most
outfits. These heavy-duty timepieces have a metal bracelet
and are not considered dressy.
Chrono watches – Although very sleek, they are typically
made with a plastic or rubber band. Still, they can look very
nice and are semi-dressy. It’s a type of watch you can match
with almost any outfit.
Pilot watch – Defined by its huge face with matching large
dials. It also includes several complications. They bring an
adventurous vibe to an outfit and usually fit best with
business-casual or smart casual attire.
Field watch – Originally a military watch, this durable and
very reliable watch makes a strong statement. They often pair
best with casual or smart-casual outfits.
The Formality of the Watch Has to

Match the Formality of Your Outfit
Sure, your watch is a helpful device, but also an accessory. Make the
wrong choice, and your fashion may suffer.
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It’s essential to draw people’s eyes to you for the right reasons, not a
fashion faux pas. Your watch should add to your ensemble, not
detract from it.
For example, don’t pair a functional work watch with your black tie
dress; the two occasions do not mix.
The Perfect Watch for Black-Tie Events

For your most formal dressing needs, you want a sleek watch with a
simple design. You’ll be wearing a tuxedo, so matching a dress
watch with it is almost a rule.
Beautiful and streamlined are the words that best describe dress
watches. A leather strap is essential for the highest formality.
Dress watches follow a minimalist style. They don’t have special

features, only a small face with numbers and hands.
You’ll notice that dress watches must have a very slim profile; they
should seamlessly slip under the cuff of your dress shirt.
And just because you are dressing fancy, don’t get fooled into
believing your watch should be flashy. Flashy does not equal fancy,
so don’t choose something with tons of gemstones.
A perfect watch for your black-tie needs is a Cartier Tank Solo. It’s
the epitome of a dress watch. It’s timeless in its narrow simplicity
and iconic rectangular face.
On the different side of the price spectrum, some excellent

affordable dress watches might be Timex or Seiko SUP880.
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Match Watch for Formal Business

Outfit
Choosing a watch for your suit is similar to what you would need
for the formal dress but with slightly more wiggle room.
For example, you can decide between a leather or metal watch

band.
Your business watch should still be light on the complications; too

much “busyness” doesn’t look business-professional. Again, the
path to elegance is simplicity.
Adding a watch to your business outfit sends a good message. It

indicates your attention to detail and level of responsibility.
To display your business prowess, opt for a unique watch like

Hublot. This choice of luxury watch showcases your impeccable
taste. Hublot watches are available in many styles but opt for a
simple and modern design.
Pairing Watches with Semi-Formal

Outfits
Semi-formal dress maintains a level of dressiness but certainly
loosens up the rules. You’re still required to wear a suit, and shirts
and ties are warmly recommended.
The same can go for your watch on semi-formal occasions.
You could just go with a dress watch, but this is also a chance to
branch out and embrace something that may have a bit more
personality, like Chrono or a Diver watch.
Semi-formal is not a stressful dress code to follow. You need to look

nice but can be much less strict when dressing.
So think of your watch in similar terms; you can be more flexible

with materials and designs. Feel free to add in some complications
and perhaps even some unusual colors.
Consider a unique and beautiful watch like Rolex or the Omega

Seamaster. If you’re looking for a more affordable option, Citizen
Eco-Drive or Fossil The Minimalist might be some great options.
Matching Watches with Business

Casual Outfits
Here’s where you can really begin to steer into more firmly casual
territory. For example, you’re welcome to start to go a bit bulkier
now, like with a dive watch.
You can also begin to add a few more complications to your watch,
like a calendar.
A leather band may feel too constricting for your business casual
style. This is the ideal time to look at metal watch bands; Chrono,
pilot, or field watches work perfectly here.
The TAG Heuer Autavia Calibre 5 chronometer watch is a beautiful

choice for business casual outfits. It is sleek enough to be seen as
professional but not bland at all.
Watches for Smart-Casual Outfits

A smart-casual style blends trendy and semi-formal with comfort.
It’s the perfect way to be informal but without sliding into
sloppiness.
You can use your watch to contribute to your outfit’s relaxed feel.
Think about dressing in blazers, chinos, and button-down dress

shirts. A sleek formal watch may feel overdone, so look toward
aviator, field, or chrono watches instead.
Patek Philippe Nautilus is an excellent choice to bring a classy and

elegant style watch to your wrist. Or check out AX Armani Exchange
for a more affordable option.
Sport Watches for Athletic Wear

When you wear a watch with your sports outfits, your focus should
be more on durability and not so much on style.
A watch worn during games needs to be able to take a beating.

Leather and metal bands aren’t likely to be comfortable for these
occasions, either, so rubber or plastic should be the name of the
game.
Naturally, this style will be very casual. Your watch doesn’t need to
actually be sporty, but it should be lightweight and water-resistant,
at the very least.
A Garmin smartwatch is an ideal example of a watch for athletic

wear. It’s an attractive watch that can keep you connected to your
music and friends while tracking your stats.
Leather Straps on the Watch &

Outfit Leather Should Match
This age-old guidance is much less of a rule these days and more of
a friendly tip.
There was a time when mixing leather color was completely non-
negotiable, but this is relaxing a bit these days.
Still, it’s a healthy rule to follow when possible. People will look twice
at mismatched leather.
This is most essential with leather on your belt and your shoes.
These are the leather items that stand out the most on your outfit,
so do your best to focus on those areas.
At the very least, try to ensure the colors are in the same ballpark,
even if they are different shades.
Metal Straps on the Watch & Other

Outfit Accessories Also Should
Match
Here’s another rule that isn’t hard and fast but definitely worth
following wherever possible. This is a “should” rather than a “must.”
Metals come in such a wide range that matching them can often be
more complicated than it is to match leather.
So at the very least, aim for “close enough.” For example, stainless
steel paired with silver isn’t the end of the world, nor is gold with
rose gold.
Don’t forget to take stock of all the metal you’re wearing with your
outfit. Look at your ring, cufflinks, and even your belt buckle.
Be sure that you aren’t wearing three glaringly different metals from
your watch band!
The Watch Strap Complement the

Shoe
Matching leather to leather is one thing, but what about how to
match leather to metal? Is there some sort of color scheme worth
considering? Yes, there is!
Some metals just look better with specific leather shades.
Warm and cool tones certainly play into all color schemes, even
when the materials are drastically different.
Silver looks best against dark neutral shades, like black, blue, and
grey. Gold is an earthy hue, so it pairs best with earth tones, like all
shades of brown.
Family Traditions Supersede

Fashion & Trends
Do you have an old timepiece handed down from a family member?
These accessories aren’t about fashion.
Instead, they stand for tradition. So feel comfortable wearing it

without worrying about style trends and rules.
These pieces are unique and send a different kind of message.
For instance, it’s usually apparent that an heirloom watch wasn’t

recently purchased. Its older flavor can replace any style rules that
are currently in place.
As long as you aren’t wearing a formal timepiece with your

sweatpants, you should be good to match it any way you please.
Less is More
Fashion is never about piling on as much as possible. Restraint is a
golden word in almost all areas of dressing well. The same holds
true for your watch.
Avoid wearing oversized pieces. A large watch face can be

stylistically attractive and functionally appealing, but don’t overdo it.
And never pair it with a wide watch band. It would be too distracting
and look garish.
Skip a lot of bling with your watch. A subtle, tasteful diamond chip
on your watch face can look suave.
But a watch face that’s entirely surrounded by diamonds and other

gemstones is screaming for attention. And trust me, it won’t be good
attention.
And finally, avoid the temptation of adding many complications to

your watch. Sure, you can include some very cool complications, but
you don’t need them all.
Remember, at the end of the day, this is a tool meant to tell time,
not do your taxes.
Author: Alexander Stoicoff
Hi, I’m Alex, and I’ve studied and specialized in styling in Rome.
Through my writing, I want to help men dress well and learn
the purpose and significance of suits and other formal attire.
My final goal is to make men more confident in their wardrobe
choice and life in general.
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20/01/24, 17:04 7 Tips on How to Pair a Watch to Your Outfit - Suits Expert

Tips on How to Match a

There are an overwhelming number of stunning watches to pair with

Thankfully, watch shopping doesn’t mean you simply need to pick

Navy Suit Color Combinations

Understanding the Different Types

Understanding how you’ll incorporate your watch into your outfit

The Formality of the Watch Has to

Škoda Kamiq, il city SUV a prova di città.

The Perfect Watch for Black-Tie Events

Dress watches follow a minimalist style. They don’t have special

On the different side of the price spectrum, some excellent

Škoda Kamiq, il city SUV a prova di città.

Match Watch for Formal Business

For example, you can decide between a leather or metal watch

Your business watch should still be light on the complications; too

Adding a watch to your business outfit sends a good message. It

To display your business prowess, opt for a unique watch like

Pairing Watches with Semi-Formal

The same can go for your watch on semi-formal occasions.

Semi-formal is not a stressful dress code to follow. You need to look

So think of your watch in similar terms; you can be more flexible

Consider a unique and beautiful watch like Rolex or the Omega

Matching Watches with Business

The TAG Heuer Autavia Calibre 5 chronometer watch is a beautiful

Watches for Smart-Casual Outfits

Think about dressing in blazers, chinos, and button-down dress

Patek Philippe Nautilus is an excellent choice to bring a classy and

Sport Watches for Athletic Wear

A watch worn during games needs to be able to take a beating.

at the very least.

A Garmin smartwatch is an ideal example of a watch for athletic

Leather Straps on the Watch &

Metal Straps on the Watch & Other

The Watch Strap Complement the

Some metals just look better with specific leather shades.

Family Traditions Supersede

Instead, they stand for tradition. So feel comfortable wearing it

These pieces are unique and send a different kind of message.

For instance, it’s usually apparent that an heirloom watch wasn’t

As long as you aren’t wearing a formal timepiece with your

true for your watch.

Avoid wearing oversized pieces. A large watch face can be

But a watch face that’s entirely surrounded by diamonds and other

And finally, avoid the temptation of adding many complications to

Author: Alexander Stoicoff

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