Nowadays, watches are no longer seen as timekeeping devices but are worn as stylish fashion accessories. The old-fashioned timepieces are not just a mechanism for telling time, but are also added as jewelry or accessory and is a necessity to every fashionable person’s wardrobe.

The traditional timepiece has evolved to being digital, having add-on features like calendars or calculators. Some watches also mix technology, like solar power features, with classic designs. But the simple, analogue watch still remains as the most stylish and most often used fashion accessory.

People are no longer limited to owning just one trusty watch for everyday use. More and more people collect watches while keeping in mind the best outfit to match and the different occasions to wear them.

For cocktail parties, wear a funky timepiece with a colorful strap on your wrist and you’ll definitely be the center of attention. When going out on a date, wear an interesting timepiece. Choose watches that double as a jewelry with charms that would make a good impression on anyone. If you’re heading to an office meeting, wear modern and minimalist timepieces to match your business-casual style outfit.

You can also tell a lot about a person’s character with the watch she wears. Colorful watches with unusual shapes best describe fun, outgoing people. Big, bright and shiny timepieces usually means that a person is sociable and knows her fashion well. While simple, casual watches are for more serious people who pay little detail on the design and make of their watches.

Most watch brands seek inspiration from jewelery designers, creating such elegantly-crafted timepieces. There are those that are adorned with Swarovski crystals, gems, and diamonds. You can also choose which would look best on your wrist, a watch that’s made of platinum, gold or whatever. These also have the expensive price to match. But you can be sure of the quality of these designer watches.

Watches are designed according to the latest fashion trends on shoes, bags, clothes and even cars. This is why you should remember that some timepieces also go out of fashion. Trendy watch designs are best worn for special occasions only. These include those that have big, shiny and colorful designs which grab too much attention away from your outfit.

But some watch styles are here to stay. Those that are one-colored, like black, silver and gold, are always fashionable. Watches that have plain-colored leather and metallic straps also match your everyday outfit. Also, watches that have interchangeable straps are the most practical, as they allow you the versatility to wear it in almost any occasion.

So whether you’re choosing a watch for its functionality, as a fashion accessory, or a combination of the two, remember that it should always suit your needs and reflect your lifestyle. It is always nice to wear a stylish watch so that you’ll never be fashionably late!