Broaches and Pins

With so many prom dresses being inspired by vintage cuts and fabrics this season, it's no surprise that one of the hottest prom accessories for this year is a jeweled broach or pin. Adding a broach to your dress can instantly add extra sparkle to your prom dress and set you apart from all the other girls. Even if you walk in and someone is wearing the same dress as you, the addition of a broach can instantly make your dress a one of a kind, unique fashion statement. Broaches come in a variety of styles and designs so you will easily be able to find something that is beautiful but also meaningful to you.

You can find broaches at almost any jewelry store or any place that is selling prom jewelry. If you really want something special for prom night, see if your Mother, Grandmother, or Aunt has a broach they can lend you. Not only can you then be sure of having something no one else will, but it will also be a very nice tradition to begin in your family. It will mean a lot to everyone if you wear a family heirloom to the prom. As an added special touch, you can ask your prom photographer to feature your broach in one of your pictures. Include it in the thank you note you send when you return the jewelry.

Wearing Broaches and Pins Properly

Probably the most important thing to consider after deciding to wear a broach is to figure out where to place it. Many girls will have their corsage pinned in the exact spot (above the left breast) that your broach is normally worn! Luckily there are many options with pins and broaches. They can be added to the strap of your prom dress to create a dramatic detail, pinned to the waist or side of hip if you have a belted or ruffled gown, or even put on your back if you are wearing a style of dress with criss-crossed straps across your back. If your prom is in early spring some parts of the country will still be a little chilly come prom night. You can easily dress up even a basic shawl or blazer with the addition of a jeweled broach. Broaches can be added to the strap of your handbag, instantly making any purse and eveningwear worthy accessory.

You can also use broaches to create a unique piece of jewelry. Using a broach to pin closed a loop of ribbon makes an elegant bracelet or even a choker! Many modern broaches and pins are created to double as necklace pendants so you can really vamp up the drama by adding a broach to an already jeweled or beaded necklace.