15 Ways to Wear Brooches and Pins

Brooches and pin are the perfect accessory not only for the holidays but everyday. Here are 15 ways to wear brooches and add a little sparkle to your outfit. 

Good morning friends! Today I am joining Kim and Juliet for a special post all about brooches. When you say the word brooch people immediately think of Queen Elizabeth, Madeline Albright (read about them here) or their grandmother. But guess what, they are back in style, AGAIN. So today I am sharing 15 ways to wear a brooch or a pin to add a little bling, a little style and an extra bit of personality to your outfit.

I have always loved brooches, and have quite a collection. Honestly, I am not sure why they have a reputation as being for “old people.” Some are from my travels, some are inherited and a few I picked up over the years from estate sales. There is a heart from the Louvre gift shop, a Weiss flower that my mother-in-law gave me to wear on my wedding day, whimsical dachshunds and lots of holiday pins.

Last year about this time, Kim and Juliet hosted an Instagram live where they talked about vintage brooches. They also asked their followers to share their bling. I shared a few examples of how to wear a brooch on weekend meanderings last year and so they are my most pinned images. This year we are doing the same, if you have a brooch or pin that you love, post a photo on Instagram and add the hashtags #Showusyourbling and #Christmaspin.

15 Ways to Wear a Brooch

#1. On a hat.

Adding a brooch to your hat is an easy way to add a little bling to your outfit as well as seasonal flare. This is a Wyeth wool Billie fedora(no longer available), a vintage sterling reindeer pin and Blackwatch plaid gloves.

#2. Clipped on Shoes

Clips were used years ago to embellish shoes, if you can’t find a pair then use a pair of brooches. Or take the backs off earrings or brooches and glue on shoe clip backs. If you are wearing cloth shoes you can attach your brooch with the pin.

#3. Pined to your gloves

#4. In Your Hair

#5. Paired with Pearls

Update your string of pearls with a vintage brooch. You can also add brooches to chains, ribbon or other necklaces and bracelets.

#6. Center of a Double Breasted Suit

A statement brooch worn between the buttons of your double breasted suit looks gorgeous.

#7. On a Headband.

Honestly WTF made a Dolce & Gabbana inspired headband  using vintage brooches and an inexpensive velvet headband. This would be a great looks for the holidays or even a casual wedding using a white headband.

#8. Clustered At Your Waist

A group of 2 or 3 brooches on the waist of a skirt is my favorite way to wear them.

#9. On Your Pants Pocket

Add two or three pins or brooches to your pants or jeans.

#10. At the tips of your shirt collar.

This is such a cleaver idea and an additional way to style collared shirts.

#11. In the Cowl of a Scarf

A chunky cowl scarf looks beautiful with a seasonal brooch. Even though your are bundles against the cold you can still look fashionable.

#12. At Your Collar

Show off your brooch by pinning it front and center between your collar.

#13. Lapel

A traditional place to place a brooch but it sure does make a statement when the brooch is oversized.

#14. On a Turtleneck Sweater

A turtleneck sweater can overwhelm your face, call attention to it with a brooch like Carolyn did. 

#15. All Over A Sweater

This is probably a bit over the top but you could add several of your favorites around the neckline.

Are Brooches in Fashion?

Like everything in the world of fashion trends, brooches have been “in” some years and out the next. Apparently, they are back in style this year. #Brooch has over 100 million hits on TikTok in 2023.

If you don’t follow the trends, and I don’t, brooches never went out of style. They are classic piece of jewelry to wear all year long.

Where to buy brooches

Brooches are available at many of your favorite department stores, especially at the holidays, as well as garage sales, auctions, eBay and Etsy. 

I recommend buying vintage. Pre-loved pieces are an excellent value, sustainable, better quality and they are unique. That said I have purchased brooches from Marshall Fields, Dillards, and Talbots in years past.

More About How to Wear Brooches

I hope you found some new and interesting ways to wear your brooches not only for the holidays but all year long. If you don’t own any brooches maybe this post will encourage you to add one or two to your wardrobe.

Brooches: Timeless Adornment

500 Brooches:Inspiring Adornments for the Body. 

How to wear a brooch according to style experts. 

How to Wear a brooch: 7 Styling Tips. 

Pinning Down the History of Brooches

The History of the Brooch

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Until Next Time

Thank you for spending part of your day with me. I hope that you enjoyed 15 ways to wear a brooch.

Let’s check out Kim and Juliets posts. Don’t forget to share your blog and include hashtags #ShowUsYourBling and #ChristmasPin.

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