If you want to know what are the fashion rules to matching watch bands and straps to watches, we are about to take a deep dive into that question here. The short answer is that fashion is always changing and what might seem like it works in one circumstance and one time, might not work in a different time or circumstance.
Fashion Rules To Matching Watch Bands and Straps to Watches
It is true that fashion styles change often. Tastes change frequently. You often see throwbacks, paying homage to the tastes of the past. Sometimes, there is a rekindling of the old with aspects of the new added in. And sometimes, styles just become bold and set new boundaries that were never crossed before.
In general, deciding whether a watch band looks good or not is a matter of taste. And that makes it difficult to really get to a a solution, especially if you are looking for an easy answer to the question.
Start with Picking the Right Color
It is pretty simple when you look at the timepiece itself and see that it has touches of black, grey or white in it, to select a band that matches it. However, fashion is for the bold minded. Why not kick up your fashion and add a touch of a new color – such as blue, brown, or something even bolder like red, orange or yellow?
Taste comes down to an inner feeling of whether you want to be a trend setter or a crowd-pleaser. No answer is wrong. You must choose your own path, and it is OK to be wrong. The above timepiece lends itself nicely to white since the hour markers have the luminescent white inside and also on the hour and minute hands.
However there is no reason that if you are wearing a blue suit or dress, that you can’t change up the band with a stunning blue band? Why not? The timepiece is fairly dark, with the black dial, and the stainless steel case. So, the blue will definitely have a positive overall visual effect. And the fluted dial will reflect the blue coloring, making it seem like a natural fit.
Although the RubberB site has plenty of color to keep most fashionistas happy, the i-Unique site is the perfect place to extend your color palette. With 18 color options for the band itself, multiple textures and stitching options, you can create the unique band that is all your own.
Choose a Style That Fits the Occasion
The great thing with vulcanized bands from Rubber B is that they can be used anywhere. It doesn’t matter if you are in the sun, deep sea diving, or playing a pick up game of tackle football in the mud. Rubber B vulcanized rubber bands can take a pounding and still be easily cleaned and look amazing like the day you first got it.
However, there are situations when you might want to dress up your timepiece or dress it down. For example, the combat style band above is a more rugged looking band. This is a great “hanging out with the boys (or girls for that matter)” type of band. It is a combat style and has an air of military about it. Although it can probably be worn in most circumstances, it would not be appropriate for a black-tie affair.
However, there are always exceptions. For example, let’s say you were wearing a suit with a navy blue tie that matches this blue band, you could make this a talking point wherever you go. So, coordinating color is not just important on the watch itself, but also with the outfit and accessories you are wearing.
Texture – Fashion Rules To Matching Watch Bands
The texture of the band can play a part in the overall look and appearance of the band and the kinds of accessories you might want to wear. For example, if you are wearing a brown leather purse or belt, you might want to match up the brown leather band on your timepiece.
Certainly there is no rigid set of rules such as you have to match your watch to your shoes, but this may play into your overall appearance. Maybe you have a black belt or purse, but you want a touch of the Devil Red on your timepiece to really add some interest to your overall demure appearance. A little change of fashion can make a real statement overall.
