Adriana Orsini Flower Brooch

Think brooches are old-fashioned?  Think again!  What we love right now: a brooch as an accent on a dress.  Try a modern flower brooch, like one from Adriana Orsini. Strategically placed, they can show off the style of the dress or highlight your best asset.  Lindsay Price, Tina Fey and Chloe Sevigny used brooches to liven up the gowns they wore to the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Try it:

On the shoulder/near the neckline of your dress like Lindsay Price: Lindsay’s placement of the brooch shows that you can turn an ordinary dress into something spectacular.  The placement of the brooch near her neckline draws your eye to her face and neck, a universally flattering spot on any figure.

On one hip like Chloe Sevigny: Chloe’s brooch shows off her small waist. This is a great choice for anyone looking to emphasize a tiny waist, with a glittering brooch drawing the eye to all the right places.

On the back of the dress like Tina Fey: Tina’s brooch highlights the open back style of her gown.  Wear one to make sure you look just as gorgeous going as coming.

Dresses with draping look best with brooches, skip the skin-tight sheaths.  Don’t have a dress that would work? You can find dresses made with brooches, too!