Can Women Wear Men's Watches?

I don't know about you, but I have really fallen in love with the trend to bigger watches. There are a lot of oversized ladies versions on the market to choose from, but I honestly prefer to wear a man's timepiece. Even before it became in style to sport a large dial watch I would pull my father's wristwatch from my jewelry box every so often and wear it to make me feel closer to him. As women, we often times will turn to our men's shirts when we want to feel sexy or if you're like me...most days will be found in a pair of men's 501 Levis and a tank top. The fact is that many women are attracted to menswear. Why not watches? If you're going to ditch your delicate and demure Movado watches and join the trend in wearing an oversized timepiece there are a few rules of thumb;

• Choose a size that is appropriately large. Some men's watches like models from Hublot and Breitling are extreme in size. Most ladies don't have exceptionally big wrists and these types of watches will probably overwhelm you. I spoke of Movado before and actually the men's line might be the perfect fit for a gal who wants the look and feel of a men's timepiece but just isn't ready for anything too big or bold.

• Most times I will recommend a metal bracelet, rather than a leather strap for a girl wearing a men's timepiece. For some reason the leather just seems too masculine and it never really sits right on the wrist. You want an oversized timepiece to droop a bit, like a bracelet and the leather doesn't lend itself to that type of fit.

Whichever style you decide on, remember to choose a watch carefully. You will have it for quite some time and in most cases you will spend a pretty penny on it. Make sure that you pick a reputable brand name that is Swiss made and high quality. You may need to try on different models in a department store, but make your final purchase on-line. On-line shops have the biggest selection of watches to choose from. They will also feature many timepieces on sale or clearance so you will definitely get a better price. Try something different and new this year. Slip on a man's wristwatch...how great they look might surprise you.