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On which side do you wear a brooch?

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Brooches are traditionally worn on the left side, so stick to the left in formal settings. However, you can always experiment with wearing it in different locations for a more casual look.

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How do you wear a brooch without damaging your clothes?

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If you want to avoid poking holes in your favorite blouse, one option is to modify your brooch by adding magnets. Remove the stick pin from the backing and glue on a couple of magnets instead. Use epoxy rather than hot glue, since the heat can mess up the magnetism. Secure the brooch in place by setting it on the outside of your clothes and placing loose magnets behind it on the inside.

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Can you wear a brooch and a necklace at the same time?

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Definitely, but you might want to balance an elaborate brooch with a simpler necklace to avoid a “busy” look. For example, try pairing a fancy gemstone brooch with a simple chain or a classic string of pearls.

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On what side do you pin a brooch?

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Traditionally, in formal settings a brooch should only ever be worn over the left breast.

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