Rainbow Watch Straps - A Burst of Colour
Rainbow watch straps are a fun and colourful way to add some personality to your outfits, whether you are sporting them casually or for more formal events. These styles became popular in the 2010s, when bold colours and patterns became a trend, influenced by a few different factors, including the LGBTQ+ and Pride Movement.
The new rise of smartwatches in the later 2010 era also influenced bright coloured and customisable watch straps. Apple even released special Pride Edition rainbow watch bands for their Apple Watches, and lots of people began to embrace them for traditional watches too after this.
Whilst you may think that wearing a rainbow coloured watch strap limits the outfits or occasions you can wear it with, you may in fact be wrong! They are perfect for making a statement, and can be matched with casual wear, sportswear and ever office wear.
How to Style a Rainbow Watch Strap
With style in mind, let's take a look at some of the ways that you can style a Rainbow watch strap.
Casual outfits: For a casual, day to day look, match your rainbow strap with a pair of denim jeans and a colourful top. You could even opt for a top colour that matches one of the colours in the strap for a uniformed look.
Formal/office: If you want to wear your watch for a day in the office, try matching it with a plain coloured blazer, suit or skirt, for instance in black or beige. This will work to dull the vibrancy of the watch strap and make it a great outfit for wearing more formally.
Sports activities: Rainbow watch straps are the perfect strap to stand out when taking part in sports activities. Pair it with bright leggings or shorts for a clashing and contrasting look, or plain black leggings or shorts if you want it to be a bit more subdued.
Why are Rainbow Watch Straps so Popular?
There are lots of reasons why the rainbow watch strap has become so popular over the last ten years or so, not only because it is so versatile but for a few other reasons too.
Bright and Vibrant: Many people love the bright popping colours of a rainbow watch strap, and the fact that it stands out against clothing. These colours look playful and fun and can be worn casually or formally, so are perfect for wearing during the day or out at night. This positive association makes them a ‘happy’ thing to wear, uplifting moods and positivity.
LGBTQ+ Representation: Rainbows have become a symbol of diversity and equality and a representation of Pride. Rainbow watch straps are therefore popular amongst those who wear it to represent inclusivity, and some popular watch brands, like Apple, even released Pride edition straps to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Trend Appeal: A lot of high end watch brands have created rainbow watch strap designs and include them in their collections. Many are limited edition and therefore there is a trend appeal to them, as well as them being highly sought after.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rainbow Watch Straps
What does a Rainbow watch band mean?
A rainbow watch band is a colourful and vibrant symbol that suggests positivity and good vibes. The rainbow straps also represent inclusivity and the LGBTQ+ community, and are worn to represent major events in the community like Pride. Rainbow watch bands have become popular since the 2010s for all of these associations, and some major watch brands have even released limited edition rainbow watch straps for these reasons.
What colour watch strap goes with everything?
Black is a very versatile colour watch strap, and though it may not be the most vibrant or bright colour, it has the ability to be matched with any colour of clothes and other accessories. It can be worn on both silver and gold watches, and is great for casual events as well as formal events.
What does the rainbow symbol mean?
A rainbow has become a symbol of lots of things, including equality, love and inclusivity within the LGBTQ+ community. The rainbow symbol is used on the Pride flag, with each colour of the rainbow having its own meaning. Rainbows are also a symbol of peace, hope and luck, with many associating it with optimism.
Why do people wear rainbow bracelets?
Lots of people wear rainbow bracelets to express their individual beliefs, support equality and inclusivity or just because they enjoy wearing items with a pop of so many colours. The rainbow is a symbol of the LGBTQ+ community and everything that it stands for, so a lot of people wear rainbow bracelets in support of this. Others believe in the symbolic meaning of the rainbow that suggests hope and peace, and enjoy wearing rainbow bracelets to keep this symbol with them all the time. For others, wearing a rainbow bracelet adds a bold mix of colours to any outfit, showing their personality.
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