Is there an easy way to figure out if a watch is for a man? Such as a dial diameter guideline?
Like Justice Stewart, "I know it when I see it."Is there an easy way to figure out if a watch is for a man?
I'm surprised more people don't wear suspenders. To not have a belt putting unnecessary pressure on my mid-line, and having my trousers stay up, is a beautiful thing.
Watches are typically split into three sexes:
1. Men - larger faces, thicker bands
2. Women - smaller faces, thinner bands; sometimes bands range from non-flexible bracelets to slim jewelry-like bracelets.
3. Unisex - see Men above
There are many varieties of watches, and no standard size or look. The best rule of thumb is that watches intended for females tend to be a bit dainty, whereas a man's watch typically serves a purpose (telling time).
Are you stating the "rules" listed in the OP are actually regulations governing conduct? Or perhaps the "rules" listed are in some way customary sartorial practice?
In either case, the answer would be negative. If the OP were regulations governing conduct, they would be false - there are a number of inaccurate "rules" listed, including the bow tie conjecture.
If the OP were customary sartorial practices, they would again be inaccurate as already detailed in previous posts.
It's surprising how many brands mislabel understate their waist sizes. The desire for people to stay in their smaller waist size is very powerful, and I think has caused a good part of the men's trouser industry to understate the real size of their trouser waists. I am technically a 38, but wear a lot of trousers labeled "36", but when I measure the size myself, they are 38's.
They are good "rules" because, if you follow them, you will not be subject to any (reasonable) criticism or censure. On the other hand, if you do not follow them, you might be worse off for it.
I've found the opposite to be true. Stout men benefit from flat front non-baggy cut trousers while thin fellas look fine in pleated wide legged ones. Low rise(a frequently overlooked detail) trousers will ruin the look of any cut of trouser be you stout or thin!For instance, suggesting one avoid pleated pants and wide leg trousers is, at best, bad advice. Perhaps the bullet point should read, "A pleated trouser with wide legs often suits more substantial men, while a flat front and narrow trouser is better suited for the thinner gentleman."
For instance, suggesting one avoid pleated pants and wide leg trousers is, at best, bad advice. Perhaps the bullet point should read, "A pleated trouser with wide legs often suits more substantial men, while a flat front and narrow trouser is better suited for the thinner gentleman."
Or rather than say women don't approve of bow ties, which is pure speculation gone terribly awry, the point might read, "Bow ties are an acceptable, if not uncommon, substitute for the neck tie in modern fashion."
I think vintage watches can be smaller than modern watches for men. This could cause some confusion. It is also a matter of taste and style. Imagine Sylvester Stallone with a very slim silver watchIs there an easy way to figure out if a watch is for a man? Such as a dial diameter guideline?
...Low rise(a frequently overlooked detail) trousers will ruin the look of any cut of trouser be you stout or thin!
The "rules" against pleated trousers and bow ties have the same basis: there are large numbers of people out there who will look askance on you for wearing them.
So we could conclude this "rules" are for the modern businessman who wants to fit in.
Male fashion Icons like Fred Astaire or the Dude of Windsor didn't need to worry about this. Their "rule-breaking" made their styles famous.