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Eye-Catching Brooch Styles to Add Some ✨Sparkle✨ to Your Outfits

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I’ve been collecting vintage and antique broooches since my wedding in 2011, when I wore them in my hair instead of barrettes or pins. Now I love them because they’re something that most people don’t wear, so they feel unique to me, they’re fun to co...
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Jabot Pins

Jabot pins are decorated at either end of a straight on, making them a fun addition to blouses, scarves, and sweaters. I also love sliding them across the pocket of a jean jacket or at the collar of one! These unique pins are rarely made anymore, so ...
 
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This petite pin would make a sweet addition to a work blouse or dress
Antique Brass & Crystal Arrows Jabot Stick Hat Ascot Pin
 
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I love the unique asymmetrical shape of this one, as well as the large size! This would look great securing a chunky scarf in the winter!
VTG Antique Crystal Square Channel Set Jabot Pin, Retro Stick Pin Jabot Pin Art Deco V
 
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Celluloid is a highly collectible vintage/antique material, and this delightful orange slice motif is too cute.
Super Cute Deco Era Orange Slice Hat Jabot Pin 1930s Celluloid Plastic
 
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I have several of these arrow style jabot pins, and they’re always a fun conversation piece. They look great accessorizing a hat, especially something stiffer, like a felt cloche.
Antique paste arrow brooch jabot
 
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The polka dot rhinestones on this one give it a funky vintage feel; I’d pair it with something with texture, like a sweater or a scarf that the ball ends could nestle into.
Art Deco Purple Glass and Rhinestone Jabot Pin-2 3/4 Inches Long. Free shipping.

Collar Pins

This style of brooch was popular pinned on either point of a collar on a shirt buttoned all the way up, or clasping either side of a sweater together. You also find them as sweater guards or clips, which don’t pierce the fabric, and I’ve used those t...
 
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You don’t see vintage ones in gold that often, so these are a great option for someone who favors gold over silver tone jewelry!
Floral Rhinestone Vintage style Collar pin Brooch sweater guards
 
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Tiny options like these look great clustered together (see how Free People has been styling brooches lately!) or paired symmetrically (like on collar points).
Vintage Sparkly lapel pins
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This absolutely gorgeous asymmetrical option would look amazing with a holiday outfit or with a crew neck sweater as a “mock” necklace.
Silver Sweater clips-dress clips-silver round vintage clothing clips-collar clips-lapel shawl clips-cinch clips- woman fashion clothes
 
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This sterling silver option is STUNNING and would look amazing pinned to the top of a cardigan over a simple button down, or as the faux necklace on a simple sweater.
Sterling Silver sweater guard, silver collar pin, 1960s sweater guard, sterling diamond, flower chain neck clip, cardigan clip, boho collar
 
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This funky option evokes flower power! It would look beautiful worn traditionally as a collar pin, or all pinned on one breast of a blouse or dress.
Avon Collar Pin Fluttering Butterfly Crystal Collar Pin Silver Finish Two Chains Light Amethyst New Old Stock 46

Novelty Brooches

 
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If you really want to up the quirk factor, vintage pins can be found in all kinds of fun shapes and motifs! Don’t want to wear this fun pin? Put it in a shadow box and give it to a loved one that loves to cook (or eat!).
Rare Sterling Silver Brooch Featuring Unusual Dinner Plate with Dangling Fork and Spoon Design. Pre-1970s Vintage.
 
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This stunning little pup evokes poodle skirts and milkshakes. A quirky little showstopper, he’d look great on just about anything.
Vintage Scottie dog pin brooch, collectible plastic jewelry
 
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This hilarious novelty brooch may look like the 1920s, but it feels shockingly appropriate to the 2020s! I guess something’s never change.
Vtg AJC Gold Tone Whimsical "Before And After Taxes" Fashion Brooch/Pin 3 " x 1 3/8 "
 
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A whimsical option for summer, this pretty pin would look incredible on a gingham dress or worn in the hair with a sweet summer outfit!
Strawberry Brooch, Strawberry Jewelry, Whimsical Brooch, Red Riding Hood Brooch, Alice In Wonderland Brooch, 1950s Style Brooch, Gift Mom
 
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Perfect for a cat lover, this whimsical brooch would be an eye-catching addition to a peacoat or a sturdy sweater.
Vintage JJ Cat in Fishbowl Brooch | Signed Jonette Jewelry 3D Gold Tone Pin with Lucite Globe & Orange Fish, Quirky pin