In the past, brooches have a bad reputation for being old-fashioned and matronly.
If you associate brooches as something worn only by grandmothers, then it is time to think again.
Brooches have been making a comeback, and are now a much coveted fashion accessory. To get some ideas on how to wear brooches keep reading.
Brooches have long been neglected as a fashion accessory and were seen as something that is worn only by old ladies.
But it is time to get those brooches out of your jewellery box and have them cleaned, polished and ready to wear.
This season, brooches have made a definitive comeback and they are flaunted as one of the hottest fashion accessories.
With such a large variety of brooches available, from ornate vintage ones, beaded, floral, textured and very basic ones, you will be completely spoilt for choice.
They can be worn so many different ways, and one of the best ways to wear them is by attaching them on dresses or tops.
The right brooch can spruce up even the simplest and drabbest of any outfit.
And the best part?
They are ideal for camouflaging an outfit that is torn or has a stain on it.
The secret is to find a brooch is big enough to cover the spot and your dress will look as good as new.
Here are a few of my tips on how to rock the brooch trend.
How to Wear Brooches with Dresses
A jewel or crystal brooch in eye-catching colours can transform even the most boring outfit to something dramatic, and the best thing about wearing brooches with dresses is that you can pin them anywhere on your outfit to create dimension and that wow factor.
It is a great way to attract attention to your most flattering features.
Traditionally, a brooch was worn on the lapel of a coat or jacket but you can pin a brooch to a dress or top to dress it up.
❄ Shoulder – If you have a plain shift dress or tunic and want to smarten it up for evening wear, then pin a cluster of brooches on the shoulder of your dress.
It is one of the best ways to glam up a simple dress.
Look for a mix of quirky, bright and dimensional looking brooches on soft feminine dresses to make a statement.
❄ Back – One of the sexiest way to wear a brooch is by pinning in at the back of your dress. If you are wearing a dress with a plunging back, then attach the brooch at the lowest point on your back.
Alternatively, pin a ceramic or crystal brooch between the back straps of the dress.
If you have a bohemian dress that is very flowy overly large and simply not flattering to wear, a chunky brooch can be used to gather the dress at the back or under the bust to create a more fitted and modern effect at the bust area.
❄ Bodice – If you are wearing a cocktail dress that has a plunging neckline, just wear the brooch at the centre of the neckline. This will accentuate the neckline and give your dress some more glamour. Large antique brooches with a subtle sparkle works very well. You can also opt for brooches with a nature-based design to up the style quotient.
❄ Side – One of the best ways to wear a brooch is by attaching it to the side of your waist. You can pin the brooch on one side of your dress if it has lots of folds and pleat the best brooch should be a large one so that it is eye-catching or it will get lost in the folds and not serve its purpose.
An large hanging crystal brooch will look best with a solid coloured or plain dress.
❄ Waist – You can also wear an antique brooch pinned to a ribbon or sash and then tie the ribbon at the waist. You can align the brooch either at the centre to help cover a slight bulge or slightly to the side.
This idea works well for floral dresses or vintage dresses.
Brooches that are very traditional and are encrusted with diamonds, pearls or crystals can be worn with wedding dresses.
Diamond encrusted brooch will compliment a white wedding dress beautifully, especially with lace trimmings and beading.
A great way to jazz or dress up a dress for evening wear is to wear a dramatic cluster of jewelled brooches in eye popping colours like electric blue, neon pink and fuchsia.
Pair this with a sleek up do and you will instantly look very formal and dressy.
Another way to use a brooch as a fashion accessory, is as a hair pin in your bun.
You can also pin two brooches on your flats or heels or use a brooch to pin your scarf.
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