Brooches are back, but not necessarily the tiny, formal ones you might be picturing.
This time, it’s oversized flowers, rosettes, clustered pins, mixed metals and safety-pin styles. They’re being worn on everything from blazers and cardigans to coats and bags and they’re probably one of the easiest ways to make an outfit you already own feel special again.
Here are a few we’re loving right now.
The Red Statement Flower
A large flower brooch is one of the biggest versions of this trend. This glossy red resin flower from Zara would completely change a plain black blazer, cardigan or coat.
It’s definitely a statement, but because the design is simple, it still feels polished rather than fussy.
Shop the Zara resin flower brooch
The Blue Flower Trio
These cobalt flowers can be worn one at a time or grouped together for the clustered look that’s everywhere right now. They feel fun and current, but are still very easy to wear.
Shop the Zara pack of three flower brooches
The Silver Rose
This burnished silver rose feels cooler and more relaxed than a sparkly floral brooch.
It would look especially good on black, charcoal or denim, and would make a simple cardigan feel a little more interesting.
Shop the ASOS silver rose brooch
The Vintage-Style Trio
If you want something easier to wear, this set includes three smaller gold-tone designs with crystal details.
Try one on its own, or group two together to create the clustered look. It’s also one of the most affordable ways to see whether the trend is actually for you.
Shop the ASOS vintage-style brooch set
The Safety-Pin Style
For something less traditional, this gold safety pin has a delicate chain and star charm. Pin it to the neckline of a cardigan or the lapel of a simple jacket.
Shop the ASOS safety-pin brooch
The Colourful Pearl Pin
Shop the colourful pearl brooch
This is such a fun take on the safety-pin trend. The colourful pearls and delicate chains make it feel playful, but the gold finish keeps it looking elegant. It would instantly make a simple blazer, cardigan, scarf or denim jacket feel more interesting.
The Pearl Charm Pin
This pearl safety pin is a softer take on the trend, with delicate white charms hanging from a gold-tone pin. It would look lovely on a cardigan, coat or scarf when you want to add a little detail without wearing a large brooch.
The Playful Pin Sets
Choose between a telephone, boat, flask and croissant, or a bicycle, bread, sardine and bus. Wear one or two on a blazer or bag when you want something a little more playful.
Shop the telephone, boat, flask and croissant set
Shop the bicycle, bread, sardine and bus set
Before You Buy One…
Have a quick look through your mother’s or grandmother’s jewellery box first.
It might be exactly what your blazer was missing.
Big sister tip
Heavy brooches can pull fine knits or leave small holes, so keep statement pieces for blazers, coats and thicker cardigans.
