What makes a good coat brooch?

Brrr...the leaves are starting to change colour.

It is almost time to get your winter woolies on. It's not quite frosty but there is a chill in the air. Layers, scarves and a big coat are the fashion essentials for this time of year.

There are numerous ways to wear a brooch on outdoor wear such as on the collar, lapel, or shoulder. A brooch can be used to keep a scarf in place or worn on a hat for decoration.

A vintage brooch can transform your everyday coat into something spectacularly fashionable, fun or daring. Accessories do not need to be big, flashy or expensive to have an impact.

Chose a style that reflects your fashion personality, be it classic, whimsical, artistic or trendy.

What makes a good coat brooch?

Size, style and material are the most important for fashion points but for practicality a coat brooch needs to be secure, not get caught on other commuters, bags or rucksack straps as well as be weather resistant.

Choose botanical, abstract or figurative styles that are smooth or rounded.

Avoid spikey shapes or glued on stones. Choose claw set rhinestones and pearls can take the weather and remain intact after daily commutes.

To start conversations why not select a popular charismatic megafauna like the silver toned giraffe brooch or choose a golden leopard?

A tiny pin can also add a touch of sparkle to a dreary lapel.

Why choose a vintage brooch?

Wearing a vintage brooch is a wonderful way to add a touch of timeless elegance and individuality to your outfit.

It is a sustainable fashion choice that contributes to the circular economy and reduces the demand for new, mass-produced items and makes a positive impact on the environment.

Vintage brooches reflect the attention to detail of the design and choice of quality materials of an earlier time. Care was taken in their manufacture and many items were handmade.