A watch adds a charm to your personality – and it’s the best accessory you can team up with different dress styles. Besides, watches are available in so many styles that you will be spoilt for choice.

For that chic look – you can choose a formal or stylish watch – and for casuals – choose steel or leather strap watches. Though smartwatches are quite a trend, most people still like traditional watches, as they have a great appeal.

A watch looks wonderful – when you match it with the right outfit. A sports watch won’t look good with a formal suit – and a steel watch with track pants.

If you have no idea – how to pick the right watch for your outfit, here are some tips that can help.

1. Know different watch types

There are 5 different watch categories you should know about:

• Dress watches – Have a plain white face with a black leather band. It shows hours, minutes, and seconds.
• Chrono watches – Durable and sleek, made from high-quality plastic components. Some watches come with compasses, odometers, and GPS technology.
• Diver watches – Also referred to as work/tool watches. The watch is unsuitable for formal wear.
• Pilot watches – Have a simple dial design and provide 100% accuracy in reading. Some watches have a large crown – you can operate it while wearing gloves.
• Field watches – Functional, versatile, and rugged, come with high contrast dials with simple indices – and a silicone mesh strap. It provides a precise quartz movement.
• Racing watches – Available in large and medium sizes – with contrasting colors. They are bright and might include a chronograph and date window – and the case may be metal or stainless steel.

2. Match your watch strap with your attire

Once you know the watch types, it’s time to choose a watch that will look best with your clothes. Choosing the right watch materials is the next step. There are two popular options available – Stainless steel straps and leather bands.

• Leather straps look formal – and are ideal for formal dresses. Black leather looks more formal than brown – making it perfect for formal wear. You can consider a brown colored strap if your formal suit is light-colored.
• Stainless steel straps are perfect for semi-casual or casual occasions. A classy mesh strap will look good with your denim jacket or casual shirt. Choose a different dial if you want to wear it on a semi-casual occasion.

3. Match the formality

It is essential to match your watch with the dress code.

• For casual clothes – select a watch that looks sporty. It is ideal to pick a large watch face with more complex features. A multifunctional pilot or Bering watch will surely add to the charm.
• For business attire – go with classic gold or silver strap watches. A dress watch looks good with a dark suit. Also, a black leather strap goes with a formal suit.
• For denim or casual clothes – choose a Sports or Field watch.

Smartwatches have become the newest fad, but they don’t go with formal attire. You can wear smartwatches with casuals.

4. Metal goes with metal

The metal case should complement the metal accents. Besides, the case is available in rectangle, round or square shapes.

• You can choose a matt, patterned or shiny finish. Also, most straps have jewels or crystals that enhance the look of the watch.
• The different materials used for the large case include – gold, silver, and titanium. A rose gold watch would look ideal with a gold buckle or dress.
• With a silver or gold ring – you can wear a black case watch to make a unique style statement.

It complements other accessories – like bracelets or brooches on the coat. A gold plated watch will suit earthy tones – and also goes well with grey and black. Remember, don’t pair leather strap watches with silver accessories.

5. Leather complements the leather

Choose the material of your belt, suit, and shoes as leather complements more with leather.

• You can match your formal belt and shoes. Plus, if your shoes are brown – your belt should also be brown.
• A brown leather strap goes with formal attire like a suit or formal shirt. Ideally, it’s the best choice for formal occasions.
• Similarly, a black strap leather watch looks good with a black suit and black belt.

Note that the watch band does not have to be the same color – and you don’t get bands of similar dress colors. It is best to choose contrasts and shades that go well with your attire.

6. Match your watch with the right footwear

Black straps and steel straps are most preferred for watches – but don’t make them a default choice. At times, the brown strap looks good with brown shoes – making it a better choice.

• You can choose a black strap for slip-on loafers for semi-formal occasions. However, some blackstrap watches look too formal.
• Choose silver strap watches for black or grey shoes. Silver goes best with grey – be it shoes or a suit.
• Gold watches look best with pastel shades like – brown and white. A black suit will go with a formal gold watch – and you can match your footwear along with it.

To conclude,

It is essential to match your watch with your attire to look your best. Also, when you invest in a chronograph or luxury style watch, match it with your clothes or accessories. Matching your watch with attire makes you more attractive and confident.