Brooches are commonly associated with vintage fashion. But while this sophisticated pin is often used as an accessory with vintage clothes, modern fashionistas have already incorporated it into their wardrobes.
Ginnifer Goodwin in a top and black floral jacquard skirt by Marni at ABC’s “Once Upon A Time” Season 4 red carpet premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on September 21, 2014, in Hollywood, California (Credit: WENN / FayesVision)
Actress Ginnifer Goodwin sported a lovely brooch with her pink-and-black Marni ensemble at the season 4 premiere of Once Upon a Time, and our eyes were instantly drawn to her sparkly art-deco-styled pin.
Ginnifer Goodwin styled her loose pink Marni blouse with a brooch (Credit: WENN / FayesVision)
Another fan of the brooch is the Duchess of Cambridge herself. Kate Middleton and other fashionable royalty often finish their prim and proper ensembles with a contrasting or matching pin placed on their coat’s left or right side.
Kate Middleton with Prince William at the Trooping of the Colour Celebration at the Buckingham Palace in London, England, on June 14, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Princess Kate wore a gray ensemble topped with a pearl cluster brooch at one of the royal events that matched her pearl drop earrings.
If you want to go with a sophisticated look, pearl brooches are a great way to add a touch of elegance to your outfit.
Kate Middleton shows how to wear a pearl cluster brooch (Credit: WENN)
Stylist and fashion blogger Olga Oliwye Soukupova of Everyday Runway (blog is no longer available) showed us how to mix this vintage accessory with a modern wardrobe.
Dressed in black from head to toe and carrying a Chanel purse, Olga added a silver-toned bird brooch and pinned it on an edgy military jacket.
Olga Oliwye Soukupova of Everyday Runway wears a silver-toned bird brooch (Credit: Olga Oliwye Soukupova of Everyday Runway)
Despite their small size, these brooches make a significant fashion statement. Pin them on blazers and jackets, or get creative by placing them on a bag or scarf.
Choose from the lovely brooches and pins below and start rocking this sophisticated statement jewelry:
St. John Collection Enamel Pyramid Brooch, $65
Nina “Jaela” Faux Pearl & Crystal Brooch, $48
Kenneth Jay Lane Spotted Leopard Pin, $132
Hook + Albert Velvet Flower Lapel Pin, $40
Cara Faux Pearl Brooch, $38