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A brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry with a pin and clasp used to fasten or adorn clothing. While once primarily functional, modern brooches serve as a stylish accessory and a form of self-expression.
Key features
Decorative element: The top, visible part of the brooch can be made from a wide variety of materials, from precious metals and gemstones to felt and wire.
Pin and clasp: The back of the brooch has a needle-like pin and a catch or locking mechanism that secures it to fabric.
Historical significance: Ancient brooches, or fibulae, were used to hold garments together. Over centuries, they evolved into ornate symbols of status and, in some historical periods, even a form of coded communication.
Style variations: There are many types of brooch fasteners, including:
Fibula: An ancient clasp design similar to a modern safety pin.
Annular brooch: A circular design with a pin that slides over the ring.
Stickpin: A long, straight pin with a decorative top.
How to style a brooch pin
Brooches can be worn in many ways to add a personal touch to an outfit:
On a lapel: The classic placement on a jacket or blazer for a formal or traditional look.
On a sweater or scarf: A brooch can secure a scarf in place or adorn the shoulder of a sweater.
To cinch clothing: Use a brooch to gather and hold fabric, like at the neckline of a top or to cinch a dress at the waist.
In your hair or on a hat: Pin smaller brooches to a hat or use them to decorate a hair accessory.
As an accent: Attach a brooch to a handbag, belt, or shoe for a unique flourish.