Watches for Different Occasions: Style Tips

 

A digital watch is always appropriate for casual attire. An oversized watch with a metal band will emphasize your casualness. You may decide that a smaller watch with a leather band is more appropriate for your outfit. A waterproof watch is a must-have if you're going to the beach or spending the day by the pool!

Analog Is for Business and Formal Wear

Many stylists recommend going analog for your business or formal wear watch. This is a good rule to follow when faced with a difficult decision, especially if you're torn between digital and analog styles.

There are two kinds of business watches that can help you decide which one to wear to work. The first is business attire for conservative cultures, where suits are the norm. The other option is business casual, which has a more relaxed culture and is a step up from off-work casual.

Watch Styles for Women

For your watch fashion, you have options ranging from elegant to sporty. For the best look, match your watch style to your outfit.

Formal

Your best option is a formal analog watch in gold or silver with a chain or mesh band. Rose gold is an alternative look to consider. You want the metal color to complement your skin tone. The watch case is typically small to medium in size. It can be oval, round, square, or rectangle in shape. An oval slim watch is a sophisticated option.

You could go with a black leather band with a gold or silver case. Choose a watch with gemstone or diamond embellishments for a more opulent appearance. A diamond-encrusted watch with a diamond band is a truly glamorous look. If this is out of your price range, consider Swarovski crystals, white sapphires, or zirconia.

Summer Garden Party

If you're going to a summer garden party and wearing a colorful dress or pants outfit, you might want to add a touch of fashion with your watch selection. Try one of Olivia Burton's nature-inspired watch face (dial) designs such as Enchanted Garden, Wishing Watch, Groovy Blooms, or other. These are available in mesh and leather bands. A floral band with a favorite gold or silver watch case is another option. Don't forget to complete the look with a garden hat.

Fashion Watches

A fashion watch is a fun way to dress up your outfit whether you're going on a casual outing or attending a party. Fashion watches are often artistic styles with unique dial designs or complex detailing to add a touch of style to your outfit.

Leisure Time Casual

If you're just hanging out with your friends on the weekend, you might want a digital watch with a cool contemporary look. You may prefer to wear a smart watch or a traditional analog watch with an oversize case and leather band. If you have a choice of matching straps, go with a color that complements your outfit.

Sports

A sports watch is an excellent choice for any sport, whether you are a participant or a spectator. With a smart watch, you can connect to heart monitoring, endurance training, or simply logging your steps. You can find the ideal watch with a countdown timer to help you stay on track.

Business Dress

Business dress is the first type of business attire. This is a professional yet classic dress code that is determined by the company culture. If you work in a high-pressure, professional environment, such as real estate, law, or banking, business attire is the norm. A gold case with a gold mesh band and a black dial is a safe bet. If silver is your metal of choice, go with a white dial with gold dots for numbers or none at all. A black leather band is always a good choice for a gold or silver case.

Business Casual

A pair of dress pants and a sweater set, or an A-line skirt and blouse, can be worn for business casual. You can still look stylish in your business dress watch, or you can downgrade to a white gold case with a powder blue leather band. A gold case watch with an oversized twisted link chain band or an elegant gold case with a small heart charm and a gray leather band are two other options.

Watch Styles for Men

Before you choose a watch, think about the occasion. Matching your watch and shoes is a stylist tip for choosing the best watch to go with your outfit. This minor dress code rule can help you stay on trend and make your decisions easier.

Formal

When the dress code is black tie, whether it's a wedding or an official business party, you want your watch to be on time. Select an analog dial with a second hand or a second hand dial. A gold case with a black leather band has a timeless appearance. A gold case with a gold band is a stylish addition to your suit and leather shoes. The metal color of your watch should match the metal color of your cufflinks, tie clip, rings, and other jewelry.

Summer Garden Party

A summer garden party requires a summer party casual dress code. A sports jacket, no tie, and khaki or navy blue slacks with leather slip ons or loafers are appropriate. A dive or pilot watch is a popular casual option for today's man.

Fashion Watch

You might want to make your own style and color statement. A multi-functional Chronograph watch is always a fashionable option. There are numerous dial and band color options.

Leisure Time Casual

Going hunting, diving, or parasailing may be your idea of fun. A military-style watch could be the ideal fashion accessory for your casual downtime. You may prefer a simple silver or gold case that will match any band you choose.

Sports

A smart watch can help you keep track of your cardio and stay in touch while you're out running or playing racket ball. To survive a diving trip or deep sea fishing, you might prefer a waterproof tactical watch. There are numerous options for whatever style of watch you require.

Business Dress

Business attire is less formal than black tie, but you can wear the same watch you would for a black-tie event. A low-profile gold or silver case with a mesh or leather band is another option.

Business Casual

A necktie is typically not worn when dressing business casually. Some workplaces do not require a suit coat, only a dress shirt, slacks, and dress shoes. Style your watch by selecting a classic dark dial with white numbers, as seen in field watches, and then adding your preferred watch band. A chronograph watch is appropriate for business casual attire. A simple gold or silver case with a gray or black band is an excellent backup.