3 Ways To Wear Brooches

Brooches are possibly the world’s best accessory, because they are so versatile. Not only are there thousands of different styles, but there are also so many different uses for them. Originally made to hold clothes together, a brooch can be worn so many ways to dress up an outfit. They are also a creative way to make an old outfit new, or give as a stylish gift, without spending a lot of money. Here are a few unique ways to wear them.

The most obvious use for a brooch is to wear one on your clothes. A brooch is typically used to dress up a jacket lapel, or to pin shut a button-less sweater, but there are many other ways you can wear them on your clothes. Turn a basic little black dress, or any simple dress, into a more unique clothing piece by pinning a brooch on the center of the neckline, or at a gathered waistline. You can also add some flair to a white blouse, or dress shirt, by pinning one at the center of the collar.

Brooches can be used to add a unique touch to other accessories like purses, hats, headbands and scarves. Here are a few ways a brooch can add some flair to your accessories:

If you love the look of brooches, but you just don’t like wearing pins, try converting a brooch into a necklace. This is an especially great option for an antique brooch, that may have a broken or not well-functioning pin. You can find a brooch converter at a jewelry or craft supply store or check online. They usually come in both silver and gold tones and simply slip onto the pin, adding a loop which a necklace chain can then be threaded through.

With so many different ways to wear brooches, no wardrobe would be complete without at least a few to choose from. Experiment with these different uses, and try using a different brooch with the same outfits until you find the look that you like the best.