Entertainment Fashion & Style Creative Ways to Wear a Brooch Share PINTEREST Email Print Fashion & Style Accessories Tops & Sweaters Dresses Skirts Jeans Pants Do It Yourself Shoes Skincare Advice Makeup Hair Fragrance Tattoos and Body Piercings Kids and Teens Bumps & Babies Learn More By Carly Wickell Carly Wickell Writer M.A., Museology, University of Washington B.A., The Evergreen State College B.S., Interior and Apparel Merchandising, East Carolina University Carly Wickell is a writer and jewelry expert. She has a special interest in vintage jewelry. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 05/23/19 01 of 14 How to Wear a Brooch Poppy Thomas-Hill / Getty Images You can always wear a brooch on your shoulder -- that's the traditional way to wear a pin. Truthfully, it's often one of the best spots for placement. But your shoulder certainly isn't the only option for a brooch. How about your waist, or on a hat, or at your chin? There are lots of fun and creative ways to wear your favorite brooch. Breeze through our photos for thirteen ideas. 02 of 14 Wear the Brooch Against Your Back Photo of Nicole Kidman by Evan Agostini/Getty Images Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman often wears jewelry in creative ways. At this event, she wore a black and white brooch between the back straps of her gown. 03 of 14 Make the Brooch a Focal Point Emilie de Ravin Emilie de Ravin's oversize brooch flows perfectly with the front lines of her gown. 04 of 14 Wear a Quirky Brooch Near Your Hemline Photo of Fearne Cotton by Jo Hale/Getty Images Fearne Cotton I'm not sure if Fearne Cotton was trying to make a statement with this oversized crab brooch, but it was certainly noticeable against her black dress. 05 of 14 Secure a Scarf with a Brooch Photo of Katherine Heigl by Vince Bucci/Getty Images Katherine Heigl Katherine Heigl keeps her brooch placement traditional, using the decorative pin to secure a colorful scarf. 06 of 14 Create a Choker with a Brooch Photo of Sarah Jessica Parker by Vince Bucci/Getty Images Sarah Jessica Parker Sarah Jessica Parker wears choker jewelry quite often, and for this night out she used a brooch to create an asymmetrical choker from a length of cloth. More SJP Chokers Sarah Jessica Parker in Triple-Strand Diamond Choker 07 of 14 Wear a Brooch in Your Hair Photo of Gwen Stefani by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Gwen Stefani It's easy to turn unused earrings and brooches into hair clips. 08 of 14 Wear a Brooch on the Bodice of Your Dress or Gown Photo of Mischa Barton by Kevin Winter/Getty Images Mischa Barton Mischa Barton placed a brooch at the center of her strapless gown's bodice, adding subdued sparkle (and accentuating her cleavage). 09 of 14 Wear a Large Brooch Front & Center Photo of Blake Lively by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Blake Lively Maybe the event influenced the huge brooch in Blake Lively. A large fly crawling up her neck seems appropriate for Spike TV's Scream. 10 of 14 Pin a Brooch at Your Waist Photo of Sunny Sweeney by Jason Merritt/Getty Images Sunny Sweeney Brooches pinned along the side of the waist have been a popular trend lately, like this large pearl example on Sunny Sweeney. 11 of 14 Pin a Brooch at the Front of Your Beret Photo of Carmen Electra by Scott Barbour/Getty Images Carmen Electra Carmen Electra's black beret has a circular diamond brooch pinned to its front. 12 of 14 Go with a Vintage Hat and Brooch, circa 1925 Photo by Gilbert Rene/Hulton Archive/Getty Images I could see this 1925 look repeated by today's women without looking dated. The hat might not be exactly right, but our current retro looks aren't terribly different. 13 of 14 The Traditional Look Photo of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Charles by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Princess Elizabeth Sometimes simple and classic is the way to go. Princess Elizabeth in 1948, at the christening of her son, Prince Charles, sporting a ribbon brooch that we sometimes see her wear today now that she's Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Princess Elizabeth's 1947 Wedding Day Jewelry and Fashions 14 of 14 Secure a High-Collared Blouse with a Fussy Brooch Securing a high-collared shirt with a brooch is always an option, but you might want to lose the bow tie. Brooches are more versatile than you'd think. Next time you're looking to vamp up your wardrobe with some bling, a brooch might be the perfect accessory. Edited by: Lauren Thomann