How to Wear a Brooch Pin - 3 Simple Styling Ideas to be the Queen of Every Day

Brooches are one of my favourite pieces of jewellery, as they are so versatile and can be styled in a multitude of creative ways.

Many of us associate brooches with Granny's jewellery box; they are treasures with memories and meaning. However brooches can also feel antiquated and sometimes we aren't quite sure how to style a brooch pin.

Rather than feeling frumpy and old-fashioned, the aim is for your vintage brooch to feel like a fabulous touch of Hollywood inspired chic. 

Think Emily Blunt in brooches at the 2026 Golden Globes. You're channelling a touch of red carpet in your every day dress!

In this list, I have chosen styling tips that are very quick and easy to implement on a regular day, so that you actually wear your brooches!

If you wear your brooch pin on clothing that is a usual part of your wardrobe, it's much easier to incorporate the brooch into your look and get the enjoyment from wearing it. Take it one step further and leave the brooch on your favourite jumper or jacket. That way you'll always have your Hollywood look to hand. 

Whether you are being a school run mum, or a social butterfly, why not be your best, sparkling self, and be the Red Carpet Queen of every day in a special brooch pin!

1) Wear your Brooch Pin on your favourite knitwear

A brooch pin will add sparkle and interest to a warm jumper. This is an ideal look for days when you want to feel cosy, but you don't want to compromise on glamour. 

If you place a brooch pin near the neckline (like I have here with our bee brooch); it feels modern, and is also visible, even if you layer on extra knitwear or a jacket.

If you are wearing a V-neck jumper, the brooch pin still works well near the neckline. 

It can even work well at the point of the V, depending on the shape of the brooch. Play around and see what you think!

A brooch with some width like our fan-shaped green brooch with pearls looks great at the centre of a v, or at a shirt neckline. 

2) Wear Your Brooch Pin on a Jacket

This is the classic place to wear your Brooch Pin, and works with virtually any style of jacket. You can wear your Brooch Pin on your lapel, or on the shoulder of your jacket. 

For a playful twist - mix modern style with your vintage brooch, and wear your brooch pin on an everyday jacket like a biker jacket or a denim jacket.

Here I am in the photo above on the beach in Portugal (I was celebrating a milestone birthday!). It was a beautiful beach, but a little windy, and I threw my denim jacket on over my swimwear.

It felt perfect to have the blue turtle brooch gently sparkling away on the denim jacket, echoing the sparkle of the sea.

Animal brooches are a fun and totally modern way to add interest to your basic pieces - like denim jackets. They are always a talking point too, and will make you and others around you smile.

3) Wear your Brooch Pin on a Scarf

For Autumn and Spring breezes, scarves are a cosy necessity, but they can feel like a wonderful fashion statement, when you add a brooch.

My favourite way to wear a brooch on a scarf is to turn the scarf into a poncho! 

I always feel cold in winter, and so I'm a big fan of adding lots of extra layers, but I love to intentionally choose layers that make me feel as glamorous as possible. 

Scarves on their own can be a wonderful addition to your outfit, and when you add a vintage brooch, it takes things to another level. That extra touch of sparkle will unleash your inner movie star!

To create this look, I chose our sunflower brooch with pearl.

I wrapped the scarf across my body, and secured it with the pearl brooch on one side. I actually pinned the brooch right through to my jumper underneath, so that the poncho stayed in exactly the position I wanted.

Then I tucked the edges of the scarf inwards, so that I had a neat finish around the neckline. I'm so pleased with this look. It helps me to stay warm all winter, and I still feel sparkling! 

I hope you love these brooch styling ideas! Which is your favourite idea? Please do comment below!

Love, Amanda X