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20 ways to wear a brooch

Once upon a time, I associated brooches with elderly ladies. I thought they looked matronly and more appropriate on dames,queens and duchesses.


Jacqueline Brooch

Brooches reek of old money. Emphasize the word old... or so I thought.

Then I saw photos of an ultra-cool Chanel model wearing a vest laden with brooches, and suddenly, brooches becaue the covetable accessories they really are.


Audrina's Art Deco Brooch

A Guess ad shows a busty model wearing a stunning brooch pinned high up her denim vest. That cemented the image of brooches as the must have accessory even in these times.

Brooches exude expensive glamour that transcend the limits of time.


Penelope's Vintage CZ Brooch

I'll let you in on something. Brooches are probably the most versatile jewels a woman can own. You can wear them anywhere. Literally.

Brooch Wearing Tip #1

Wear it like tradition dictates, on the upper left of your blouse, dress or top as you might a corsage.


Eustolia's Tropical Owl Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #2

Wear it at lowest point of your neckline on a low cut dress.


Bernadette Snowflake Brooch Pin

Brooch Wearing Tip #3

Cover your vest with stunning brooches.


Anneliese's Vintage CZ Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #4

Wrap a scarf around your shoulders and pin the knot with a brooch.


Tiny Dancer Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #5

Pin matching brooches on plain shoes to dress them up.


Anais Art Deco Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #6

Highlight you legs in a slit skirt by pinning a brooch to the top of that slit.


Brass and Copper Tree Brooch/Pin

Brooch Wearing Tip #7

Add flair to your jacket by pinning an exquisite brooch on the lapel.


Astrid Art Deco Oval Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #8

Tie your hair and wrap it with a leather thong. Then pin the brooch onto the leather.


Jone's Rainbow Spider Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #9

Wear a white shirt or white blouse and button it all the way to the top. Pin a brooch over the top button.


Sahmara's Faux Pearl Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #10

Tie a scarf over your hips and pin the brooch on the knot of the scarf.


Kay-Lonnies Rhinestone Lily Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #11

Put it on a hat for pizzazz


Sterling Silver Christmas Tree Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #12

Pin it in front of a clutch purse to make it a jewelled clutch.


Ranee's Faux Pearl Flower Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #13

Pin it on a tote bag to pretty it up. Use it as a fastener to hold the bag shut. Or pin it on top of the handle where it rests on your shoulder.


Sterling Silver Onyx Detailed Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #14

Pin a few matching brooches down a blouse like decorative buttons.


Lara's Faux Pearl Flower Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #15

Pin it on the back of each glove you wear for unexpected dazzle.


Sterling Silver Peridot & Aquamarine Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #16

Pin it on a plain fabric hairclip for a jewelled hair piece.


Kenneth Jay Lane White "Fleur Moderne" Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #17

Pin it over the leather (or fabric) buckle of a plain belt.


Jeannette's Crystal and Faux Pearl Floral Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #18

Pin identical brooches down the side of the leg of your pants to highlight the length of your legs.


Kenneth Jay Lane Fleur Moderne Blue Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #19

Get a hairband in your exact hair color. Pin brooches on it. When you wear the hairband, it will look as if the jewels form a band around your hair.


Sterling Silver CZ Pave Bridal Ribbon Pin Brooch

Brooch Wearing Tip #20

Pin brooches on a wristband and wear it like a jewelled cuff.


Grey Pearl Floral Fashion Brooch and Earrings


Silver Plated Breast Cancer Pendant & Brooch

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