Brooches used to belong to the category of ‘grandmothers’ things,’ but today, they are having a major fashion comeback. From street-style outfits to corporate dresses, brooches are now being worn to make unique fashion statements. The versatility of brooches makes them a good choice for almost every type of look. Here are five ways to accessorize your outfit with brooches.
Make your accessories louder
Most people only attach brooches to parts of their clothing, but you can also attach your cute brooches to your accessories. You’re probably wondering if it won’t be too much- well, there’s a way to rock it.
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Although you can attach the pin part of your brooch to your regular necklace, it might weigh the necklace down. That’s why attaching a fitting brooch to a chunky necklace or across a strand of pearls is the best option.
Brooches that cinch
Another classy way of styling your brooch is to cinch your waist with it. You can add a brooch to your tie-waist dress, jacket, or top to highlight the tie detail in your outfit.
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You can even play with colors if your brooch isn’t pure metal. For instance, you can use a dark blue brooch on a sky blue jacket. However, it’s important to tie the fabric in a square knot so your pinned brooch will lay flat.
Make a subtle introduction
What’s the fun in introducing yourself fully when you can make people guess by just showing your initials? Interestingly, your brooches can also key into this exciting style- you just need a certain type.
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You can pin an initial brooch to your dress or shirt instead of wearing a name sticker. Especially in a corporate setting, these initial stickers will stand out as an accessory and also serve as name tags.
Secure your shawl
This style of wearing brooches dates back to the Bronze Age, so it has a vintage feel to it. As much as it’s aesthetic, it’s also functional, as it helps you secure your shawl in place.
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All you have to do is wrap the shawl around you, anyhow you prefer, and attach the brooch to where the tips meet. For a tighter hold, you could also attach the brooch to the garment you’re wearing underneath the shawl.
Bunch them up
If the idea of throwing caution to the wind sounds fun, you can go all the way in your brooch game. Bunching together a few brooches creates a dramatic twist to your outfit.
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Bunching up a few brooches makes a more intentional fashion statement, as the accessories cannot be missed. It’s important to note that the brooches should have the same color or similar design.
