Brooches of all types and sizes have become increasingly popular in recent years. And no wonder! Because this elegant accessory is super versatile and can be worn on more than just your chest. We'll show you how you can combine brooches with all conceivable items of clothing from your wardrobe and showcase them!
How and where do you wear a brooch? The golden rules
As we all know, fashion rules are meant to be broken, so these guidelines are just a food for thought. If you follow these golden rules you can't go wrong, but there is always some wiggle room. Who knows, maybe, ignoring all the rules on this list, you will still manage to create an original and harmonious look.
- The brooch must be the focal point of the look. Whether you pin it on your blouse or on the lapel of your coat, keep the rest of the outfit simple. Large earrings, bright bracelets, heavy necklaces will probably compete with a brooch.
- A brooch always highlights the area in which it is placed, so you should think carefully about where you want to pin it.
- It is particularly chic when the brooch harmonizes with your bag or shoes. This could be a color match or a similar graphic element.
- Several brooches as a group are a good solution, but note that a valuable vintage brooch will not appreciate the proximity to cheap costume jewelry.
How to wear a brooch with a dress?
A dress and a brooch are made for each other! Here you can and should play with the cut of your dress. A beautiful brooch will make unusual sleeves, ruffles and necklines stand out even more.
Of course, you shouldn't just wear the brooch on your chest, but rather play with the position. A large brooch on the belt or even on the back looks attractive.
How to wear a brooch with a blouse or shirt?
A brooch and a feminine blouse or a classic shirt are an extremely popular tandem. Traditionally, the jewelry is placed on the left or right side at chest level, but an equally popular option is to decorate the collar.
Do you want to really show off a pretty, eye-catching piece of jewelry, like a Chanel brooch? Then place the brooch on the top button of your shirt as a sophisticated collar fastener. In this case, you should of course avoid an additional necklace.
If you feel like experimenting, you can spice up the crew neck by attaching a few coordinated brooches along the neckline like a chain. Another popular option is small brooches on the cuffs. In this case, it is better to choose light brooches and be careful with arm movements so that they do not get caught on something.
How to wear a brooch with a sweater?
If you have a simple, plain, no-frills sweater in your closet, that's a good reason to jazz it up with a few brooches. Here you can go for a classic position but still get creative by combining a variety of brooches.
An original idea is to attach the brooches to the shoulder. Here you can either achieve a symmetry effect with two identical brooches or create an individual messy look.
The turtleneck can be styled very interestingly thanks to the neckline. You can simply pin a brooch on it or add a little asymmetry and wear the jewelry not only on the collar but also on the waist!
This is how you can combine brooches with jeans
An unconventional look that looks doubly interesting: highlight the jeans pockets with a brooch or two. Just remember that brooches that look too luxurious and classy may not be very suitable.
The look looks a little more elegant with a skirt
How to wear brooches with jackets and coats?
In this case, the brooches are traditionally worn on the lapel or on the chest.
Outerwear can offer just as much room for your creativity as any other piece of clothing - for example, brooches at the waist look great, especially on wrap coats.
An interesting option for a coat with a hidden button fastening is imitation buttons! You can also add accents to the pockets.
How to wear brooches with hats, scarves and bags?
With a brooch you can create a simple knitted hat or even aBeretdecorate perfectly. Instead of one large brooch on the side, you can also use several small brooches at the same time.
A fabric bag immediately takes on a completely different look with a brooch! Remember that the brooch pin can damage the material. So don't experiment with luxury bags.
You can also attach a brooch to a scarf and use it as a clasp. This type of decoration is suitable for all types of scarves, from knitted scarves tosilk scarves.
Brooches on shoes?
Another noticeable trend is wearing brooches on shoes. For example, you can easily spice up boring ballerina flats. However, you should remember that from now on you can only wear them with the brooches: it is much more difficult to hide puncture marks on shoes than on clothes. The advantage, however, is that the brooches can be replaced frequently.
