Everywhere I turn there is someone wearing an Apple Watch (including me). I absolutely love to wear my watch all day, everyday. Why? The sport band is comfortable, I can track all of my activity, and I get notifications which I’ve set up directly from my phone. The best part is checking emails, texts, and social media while I’m working long hours at the store! But let’s face it… your watch can start to look the same and maybe even bore you after a while and, though great for the gym, the basic sport band isn’t always preferable for office parties and fancy dinners on the town.
There are fun, affordable, and simple ways to spice up the design of your Apple Watch.
Here are a few of my favorite options for ‘switching it up’:
Bytten Classic Stacks
The Classic Stack is perfect for adding a simple style touch to your Apple Watch. You can wear them individually or altogether! Any combination you want works with these babies The package includes six sterling silver rings that are super easy to slip over your watch band (and they don’t fall off). The classic design is a combination of 1mm and 2mm rings with different designs and finishes. The classic stack even won a 2016 Fitness Award from Women’s Health Magazine which is a pretty big achievement!
I used to have the Bytten accessories for my FitBit and they were of the best quality, so I recommend Bytten every time. I hope to try their Apple Watch accessories soon and know you will enjoy them as much as I do. You can change them up every day or keep your favorite combo on all the time – it doesn’t matter because these rings always look gorgeous!
GOVI Watch Band Collections
I received these watch bands courtesy of GOVI and I adore them! They sent me three different colors which I chose to go with a variety of outfits: Fashion Sport Band – Blue (here), Love Republic Collection – Red (here), and 2016 Spring Collection – Pink (here). The bands are very easy to change out, if you haven’t before. It didn’t take me long to figure it out and now I swap them all of the time to match my outfits. These bands feel exactly like the Apple sport band. They are lightweight and come in a variety of colors for both watch sizes.
Each watch is designed by an individual making each piece unique. You can save 5% by following them on one of their social media accounts (links can be found on their website). They have a style for everyone and I can’t wait to see what collections they turn out in the new year!
iPM Stainless Steel Watch Bands
My Apple Watch is the 38mm Rose Gold Sport. The band is very simple and works for the everyday, but I like to shake my outfits up and match my watch. When it comes to formal attire the sport band just doesn’t cut it. Apple has steel bands that are way too expensive, so I sought out to find a cheaper option. Groupon and Amazon always have what I am looking for. iPM makes a perfect steel watch band. I got it in rose gold for myself and black and silver for my brother this Christmas. We both love them and sized them at home (buy a watch kit on Amazon – it makes things MUCH easier).
I am actually looking to purchase a gold one for myself and the Groupon option comes with a screen protector case to match the band which is cool. I didn’t see this on many of the other websites I looked over. The band really isn’t too heavy and sits comfortable on the wrist. They do come pretty big, so be prepared to take a few links out if you have teeny wrists like me!
BestBuy Leather Watch Bands
I, unfortunately, do not have a leather band for my Apple Watch just yet (*sigh*). I love the leather band for wearing in the Fall and Spring when pastels and shades of brown are in season. It is a great casual look and feels like a completely different watch. Monowear (sold at BestBuy) has brown, beige, red, and dark gray to choose from on their website (here). They are thin and are not lined with stitching which makes them simplistic. I love the look of these bands and right now they are only $30.
Another great option I saw on their site is the GRIFFIN Uptown double-wrap ($40) which comes in toffee, green, white, and black. I love how this one wraps twice giving it a little more style. BestBuy has quite the selection!
TOMS for Apple Watch
Most of us are familiar with the TOMS brand for their shoe collections, but did you know they also make Apple Watch Bands? They are adorable and are perfect for the summertime! Bear with me because I know we aren’t there yet but… VACATION! Yes. Get in the spirit! The blue and white stripe is so perfect for sunny weather that I must have it when May rolls around. Each watch band helps to alleviate poverty which aligns with the TOMS charitable BOGO mission. You get 10% off your first purchase on the site… but they are all sold out 🙁 I am eagerly waiting for them to restock!
In the meantime, check out these watch bands:
iPM Weave Band in Navy (here)
Casetify Modern Rose Gold Foil Glitter Band (here)
Clockwork Synergy Navy & Red NATO Bands (here)
I love having the ability to wear the same watch every single day yet have it look different on each. With a huge variety of designs and textures online I will undoubtedly have a giant collection of watch bands. The Apple Watch is worth every penny you put into it and off-brand bands are, in my opinion, comparable to the bands Apple sells for extremely high prices. I recommend giving them all a shot!
Do you have a favorite watch accessory? Let me know in the comments below or connect with me on social ~ #BiancaBlogs
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