Wristwear connoisseurs, take note: styling a watch with your wardrobe still comes with unspoken rules. The WSJ article outlines a set of modern guidelines to help avoid common watch-etiquette missteps.
Key takeaways:
*Don’t pair dive or tool watches with a suit. Bulky, sporty models (e.g. diver watches or heavy chronographs) can look out of place under dress attire.
*Reserve smartwatches for casual or sporty settings. While useful, they’re best worn outside formalwear.
*Consider downsizing. Slimmer, lower-profile watches tend to work more harmoniously with dress shirts and formal outfits.
*Strap matters. The right strap-leather, alligator, or fine metal-can dramatically change a watch’s vibe and appropriateness.
*Know the setting and your audience. Even if a watch is stylish, it’s wise to adapt based on context-formal events often call for more restrained choices.
*Be open to niche or pre-owned pieces. Unique or vintage timepieces often carry personality without overpowering your look.
*Balance style and practicality. A watch should not only look good but also suit how you live and move.
📖 Read the full article in the Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/style/fashion/do-not-wear-this-watch-with-a-suit-and-other-mens-watch-rules-to-know-in-2025-ebeb457a?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAh_fdeYOO99V19NoR7K9El0bn7vbcVAoWezyTISi4JdlnA-y3lkYOfNV1ZU1Vo%3D&gaa_ts=68e14b35&gaa_sig=YdOFPJGDS_EYUGe4Fabsz4kbDOgHRVU5-o31vyCNnABwalz1AVwJdysS71q8RT4W9tdT0E02H4O5ivxWqK4ojQ%3D%3D