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A Vogue editor asks: How do I wear a brooch without looking like my grandmother?

Brooches are back in a big way. Once a staple in every woman’s jewelry collection—paired with pearls or layered necklaces—they faded after the ’80s, becoming associated with older women pinning holiday-themed pieces to their blazers.

But now, they’re making a stylish comeback, thanks in part to men leading the charge. At last year’s Oscars, stars like Cillian Murphy, Colman Domingo, and Robert Downey Jr. elevated their sharp suits with dazzling brooches. Suddenly, these pins felt fresh again. I’ve been scouring eBay for vintage finds, and just this weekend in L.A., a tiny silver torso brooch at the new Jacquemus store caught my eye more than any shoe. Still, the question remains: How do you wear one in a modern way?

The answer? Break the rules. That’s why men wearing brooches on suits look so cool—it’s an unexpected twist on tradition. Try an oversized, dramatic pin (like Phoebe Philo’s giant pom-pom) on a simple tank or band tee. Or cluster mismatched brooches on a jacket for an eclectic vibe.

Next time you’re thrifting, grab a few inexpensive pins that speak to you. Start with three and see how it feels. At Miu Miu, gold floral brooches adorned a boatneck jacket, while Toga paired sparkly pins side by side. Think of them like band buttons on a denim jacket—a curated collection that tells a story.

I checked Vogue’s archives for brooch “rules” and found none (thankfully). Instead, I stumbled on a vintage suggestion: “a brooch of brilliants centered by a high stone as green as an emerald, to wear on the cuff, the shoulder, or the coiffure.” Genius! Try pinning one to a shirt cuff, a jeans coin pocket, or even your shoes—why not?

And if all else fails, just grab Moschino’s giant fried-egg brooch and pin it anywhere. Instant statement.

(The Moschino fried-egg brooch—a must-have!)