How to Wear A Vintage Brooch

A vintage brooch is a beautiful piece of jewelry. Most carry a special memory of a time in the past. If you've been given a special one then think about these ideas for wearing them. You can use your favorite brooch or wear your entire collection!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Brooch
• Jacket
• Scarf

1. For an understated elegant look wear a large vintage brooch with black gems on a black dress or jacket. This looks most striking when your are dressed entirely in black. Diamond brooches look beautiful on white. It's like-with-like.

2. Take several brooches and wear them on the shoulder of a denim jacket. The trick to getting second glances is to keep them within a theme. Marcasite jewelry pins are perfect for this look. Remember, three of anything is a collection.

3. Give your favorite fedora a feminine look by attaching one vintage brooch on the side. Even summer hats look great with a color jewelry brooch attached. Simply pin one to a wide ribbon and then tie onto your hat.

4. Do the unexpected. For instance, place a lizard brooch on the upper arm of your favorite coat! You could even use three different lizards for a neat effect.

5. Use a brooch to give your favorite evening handbag an updated look. Just pin the brooch over the outside. It's instant fashion!

Tips & Warnings

• If you are using several brooches lay them out on your clothing to find a design you like.
• Use a jewelry cleaning cloth to keep your pieces shiny.
• Check to make sure the backing and pin are working properly.
• Remember to spray your hair before you put on any jewelry. That keeps your pieces free from deposits.

Resources

• Elegant Evening Makeup

[grammastacie]

on 7/11/2009 great article!!! 5*