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Watch Out: Telling Time Just Got a Huge Upgrade

We're taking the latest trend straight from the boys
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Oversized Watches
What time is it? According to the runways and the reigning fashionistas of street style, it's time for you to get a watch. We're not talking monochrome digital watches with GPS (or the act of pulling out your iPhone, for that matter). The latest accessory trend to hit the style scene demands we go back to basics with oversized, menswear-inspired watches -- with hands and dials.

In the time-telling world, analog is in, and accessories from clutches to timepieces, are proving that bigger really is better. At least for now.

Instead of scaling chunky watches down to a more diminutive (and some might say feminine) size, trendsetters like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are simply snagging the accessories straight from the boys and turning traditionally masculine timepieces into elegant wrist candy.

With stunning bands ranging from sharp silvers to regal golds, eye-catching watch faces and intricate watch hands, these oversized watches are easily becoming more than a reminder that you're running 10 minutes late for your coffee date. They're statement bracelets that add a dash of class and some street fashion cred to your look. It's the perfect marriage of fashion and function -- and a trend that may even have you pulling your phone out of your pocket less often.

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In a Timely Fashion
The always on-point Ashley Olsen sat front row at Fashion Week. Though her fingers are decked out in several rings, the trendsetter simply wore a Tsovet LX Oversized Men's Watch on her wrist to pull her entire look together on the jewelry front.

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The Midas Touch
A street styler at London Fashion Week paired her decidedly modern and masculine oversized gold watch with dainty vintage-inspired jewelry for the perfect mix of soft and hard accessories.

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Bling It On
Not quite ready to trade in your heels for oxfords, or your dresses for tailored pants? With this pretty, crystal-encrusted Michael Kors watch, a blogger at Nadyana proves oversized watches are the perfect segue into menswear for those more hesitant to embrace the tomboy trend.

BY TIFFANIE PETETT | DEC 26, 2013 | SHARES
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