How to Choose the Right Watch for Your Outfit

A watch is one of the few accessories people wear every day, so it is worth choosing one that fits your wrist and your wardrobe. These simple guidelines make the decision much easier.

Get the size right

The watch should sit comfortably within the width of your wrist, with the lugs (the parts that hold the strap) not hanging over the edge. Slimmer wrists usually suit smaller, thinner cases, while larger wrists can carry a bigger dial. If you are unsure, compare the case size listed with a watch you already own.

Match the strap to the occasion

• Leather straps are the natural choice for office wear and formal outfits. Brown is relaxed and warm, while black is more formal.
• Metal bracelets move easily from work to evenings, and they cope better with heat and sweat than leather does.
• Rubber or silicone straps are practical for sport, travel and very casual days.

Keep your metals consistent

If you wear gold-toned jewellery or a belt with a gold buckle, a gold-toned watch ties everything together. The same goes for silver. It is a small detail, but it makes an outfit feel deliberate.

Choose a dial for how you dress

A clean white, black or blue dial with few details suits almost anything and is the safest choice for one watch. Chronographs, with their extra sub-dials, look sportier and work better with casual clothes than with formal wear.

Which watch for which outfit?

• Office: slim case, leather strap or a simple metal bracelet.
• Weekend: chronograph, metal bracelet or a colourful dial.
• Weddings and occasions: a slim dress watch or a dressier gold-toned piece.

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