If you like to coordinate your fashion with the time of the year, then you will know just how important it is not to neglect your accessories. Men's accessories can mean anything from scarves, hats and belts to jewelry and while many guys are quite comfortable in matching clothing items, they don't tend to give as much thought to the jewelry in their fall ensembles.
Jewelry can make a break an outfit so it's important to consider how you put pieces together, and probably more so if you like to wear a watch on the daily. With so many different styles of watches available, some styling tips are always helpful.
Here is a guide to coordinating your chosen timepiece with the best kinds of fall outfits, including some tips for upping your timepiece game and then selecting the best garments for a complete look.
How To Pick The Best Fall Watch
Go Big Or Go Home!
Wristwatches for fall should feature larger, bold designs that complement the fashion trends of the season. Opt for a watch with a substantial case size, typically 40mm or larger, to make a statement. In terms of outfit matching, a larger watch always looks great in a casual outfit when it is paired with something like a classic leather jacket, classic button-down shirt and darker-colored pants.
Opt For A Classic Strap
Consider a leather strap for a timeless and sophisticated look. Brown or black leather straps in a darker shade are ideal for fall, as they complement the season's color palette and match the majority of neutrals that you will have in your wardrobe.
Choose Dark Colors And Earthy Tones
Look for watch dials and cases in all-over dark shades like deep greens, rich browns or charcoal gray. Earthy tones, such as olive green or warm burgundy evoke the feeling of autumn and pair well with fall attire, and although they are not vibrant, they certainly count as bold colors.
Consider Some Low-Key Accents
Explore watches with subtle autumn-inspired accents like leaf motifs or wood-grain textures on the dial. Opt for watches with understated, muted details that enhance the fall aesthetic without overwhelming the overall design. Watches that possess some of these extra details are often considered to be some of the most covetable luxury items of the season.
How To Match Your Watch With Your Outfit
Consider The Formality Of The Occasion
Think about the formality of the event or setting you are going to be attending, and then choose your watch accordingly. For formal occasions, opt for dress watches with classic designs (think the classic choices that a costume designer might suggest). Casual events allow for more flexibility in watch choices and more opportunities for a pop of color and showing off your favorite colors.
Match The Leather Strap With Your Belt And/Or Shoes
An easy tip to remember for leather watch straps is to match the strap color with your belt and shoes - i.e. a watch with a black leather strap works best with black leather shoes. This kind of fluidity across a whole look is something that is always important in the fashion industry. Something else important to note is that you might want to provide a break in this color fluidity with slightly different-toned dress pants.
Match Metal Tones
Ensure the metal of your watch (e.g., stainless steel, gold, or silver) complements other metal accessories, like your cufflinks or tie clip. Consistency in metal tones adds an easy-to-achieve polished touch to your outfit. A pair of yellow gold cufflinks, a stainless steel watch and a rose gold tie pin worn together are going to create a jarring effect.
Always keep in mind that you want to retain a pleasing neutral base with your metal tones, which can then allow other features of the watch face to take centre stage.
Think About Contrast For Extra Attention
Consider using contrast to make your watch stand out. Pair a dark-colored collared shirt with a light-colored watch or vice versa to draw attention to your wrist. A bold watch with a unique design can serve as a statement piece against a more understated ensemble, and then if you really want to include an extra eccentric touch, you can always experiment with different shoes to create a slightly more colorful outfit!
How To Wear A Watch
Now you know how to dress with a watch on your wrist, let's make sure that you know how to best wear the watch itself in the first place! Though a lot of accessory choices are always going to come down to personal preference, here are some basic tips for how to wear a wristwatch.
- Make sure the fit is correct. It should not be too tight or too loose when secured on the wrist. Your jeweler can usually remove or add a link to a bracelet or punch a hole in the right place in a leather strap.
- Position the watch at the tip of your ulna bone on your wrist. That is ideally where it should sit in a snug and secure fashion.
- It is good practice to wear your watch on the wrist that is opposite your dominant hand, to save it from getting in the way of any writing tasks and simple activities like opening doors with your leading arm.
- Make sure that your watch is mostly covered by your shirt sleeve when your arm is resting in a downward position. It should only peek out when your arm is bent.
- At all times, you should avoid wearing your watch over the top of a shirt cuff.
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