• Fashion Tips
  • College Life
  • Inspiration
  • News
  • Shopping
  • Beauty
  • Trends
  • Campus Style
  • Dorm
College Fashion
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Write for us

3 Ways to Wear a Vintage-Inspired Brooch

Learn how to wear a brooch with our vintage-inspired outfit ideas and styling tips.

October 31, 2009 in Fashion Tips by Michelle - College of Idaho

Due to demand on this post, here are some examples of how to wear a beautiful, vintage-inspired brooch!

Brooches are very classic pieces that went out of style for a little while, but have made a comeback. These days, they are more than just pins! They can be used on purses, scarves, hats, headbands, and cardigans. Here are a few examples of how I would rock a brooch.

Outfit #1: Classic with a Modern Twist

How to wear a brooch

Product Information: Cable Knit Sweater – Aerie. Bird and Music Note brooch – Fairytales and Post it Notes. Skinny Jeans – Dorothy Perkins. Distressed Boots – Charlotte Russe.

I kept the colors and shapes very classic and simple in this outfit. I would pin the brooch to the lapel of a comfy sweater, throw on some skinny jeans, and my favorite boots. Add a good bag and your best winter coat, and you have a classic, cute outfit.

Granted, this isn’t the most creative way to wear a brooch, but it is a tried-and-true way that will never, ever go out of style. Brooches look great pinned to winter sweaters and comfy cardigans, because they provide a perfect splash of sparkle. However, if you’re looking for something a little more creative, keep reading…

Outfit #2: As a Headband Accent

How to wear a brooch on a headband

Product Information: Purple Headband – Tano Jewelry. Amethyst Purple Floral Brooch – 1928. Herringbone tights – Gap. Gray Sweater Dress – Peacocks. Plaid Jacket – Charlotte Russe. Last Picture Show Boots – ModCloth.

Headbands with accents are in – bows and jewels on headbands are becoming commonplace, but it is just as easy to DIY – just pin a beautiful brooch onto a headband. That way, you have two pieces that you can use separately as well as together!

I paired this beautiful purple brooch with a matching headband. I would wear it with a simple gray dress, some tights, and boots in classic black, with a great jacket with subtle hints of blue and purple. The beautiful brooch and headband should be the focus of your outfit, which will bring attention to your beautiful face. (Where it should be!)

Outfit #3: On a Scarf

Wear a brooch on a scarf

Product Information: Striped Raglan cardigan – Forever 21. Two Tone Scarf (in black) – Forever 21. Elizabethan Cameo brooch – 1928. Plaid Wool flat – American Eagle. Essential Tank (in white) – Victoria’s Secret. Skinny Cords (in midnight black) – American Eagle.

Confession: I’m really bad at wearing scarves! I feel like they always fall out of place and I end up taking them off halfway through the day – how annoying is that? My friend told me to safety pin my scarf into place – both onto itself (to keep it folded) and onto my shirt (to keep it in place). I started to think, wouldn’t that be a way to use a classic, pretty brooch? Of course it would!

Like the other two outfits, I kept the colors of this outfit simple: black, red, and gray. The focal point of this outfit is a scarf with a unique brooch on it. I would wear a great black coat on top – letting the scarf with the brooch peak out. You could definitely switch out the striped cardigan for a plain sweater or even a great turtleneck if it is especially chilly. The brooch will keep your fabulous scarf in place as long as you need it!

What do you think?

How would you wear a brooch? How would you switch up these outfits? I love hearing what you think, so let me know in the comments!

0

Tags : Brooch, How To, Jewelry, Outfits, Vintage, Vintage-Inspired Fashion

Leave a Comment
Previous How to Wear One Dress, Three Ways
Next Closet Makeovers Series: Kate Moss’ Fashion Essentials

Related Posts

Concert

Ask CF: What Should I Wear to a B2K Concert?

How to Stay Colorful in the Winter: Adding Pink to Your...

How to Wear Spaghetti Strap Tops

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • bloglovin

SEARCH CF

Get the latest CF updates! (Delivered daily, no spam ever, unsubscribe anytime.)

Welcome to the New CF!

Here’s a full explanation for why it looks different around here.

What to wear in Australia

Dressing for Dream Destinations: Australia

How to dress when you travel Down Under!

3 Outfits Inspired by BTS’s Love Yourself in Seoul Concert Movie

I’m obsessed with everything BTS does. Here’s how to emulate their world tour-worthy outfits for yourself.

Vintage Posts

Copyright © 2007-2019 College Fashion LLC | Contact • Privacy Policy • Terms of Service • Disclosure • Write for Us