Rocking Your Dragonfly Brooch

If you have a dragonfly brooch – or better yet, a collection of brooches in different sizes, shapes and styles, for that matter – you have a versatile piece of jewellery!  You can pair it with various pieces of clothing and wear it to various occasions, thus, making it among the pieces with high returns on investment.  With a rotating pin clasp, you can easily and quickly fasten it to fabric and leather, too.

 

Dos and Don’ts

 

You will enjoy your brooches if and when you keep these tips in mind:

 

·         Look for shapes, styles, and sizes as well as colours that complement your personal style, be it natural forms (e.g., animals and flowers) or abstract objects. Your brooches should tie in, so to speak, with the rest of your jewellery as well as clothes, shoes, and personal accessories. 

 

·         Spend time on making your choice especially when shopping online. You have to remember that brooches are accessories for your clothes, not the other way around. 

 

·         Be creative with your brooches, such as wearing new ones in unusual ways and repurposing old ones. You will find that such beautiful pieces can always be given new life with a little imagination and a few small tools. 

 

Your collection of brooches, from your beloved dragonfly piece to your avant-garde abstract piece, is a treasure in itself. The trick is in always looking at it with fresh eyes to get the most out of it.

 

You can even give these pieces as gifts! For example, you can pair a silver toothfairy gift for a child and a brooch or a silver pillbox for his mother.

 

Do Wear It

 

You have to wear your dragonfly-themed brooch as well as your other brooches to as many occasions as possible. Your outfit-of-the-day will have flair when you add a colourful brooch to it so that you will stand out from among a sea of equally fabulous dressers. 

 

·         Business wear

 

Choose a stylish and sophisticated brooch with elegant details, such as a sterling silver piece with faux pearls, cubic zirconia, and citrine (i.e., not “too in your face” design).  Small yet expensive-looking brooches are always best for professional occasions.

 

·         Party wear

 

Pin on a funkier brooch that will be noticed even in semi-dark conditions. Chunky pieces with rhodium-plated sterling silver are best for parties, be it at home or in a nightclub. 

 

·         Date

 

Choose a brooch that tells something about your personality including your interests. For example, a butterfly brooch to express your interest in the insects is a good idea.

 

Indeed, there’s no place where you may not want to wear a brooch on your shirt, blouse, or jeans!