Different Ways To Wear A Pin

Pins can proclaim memberships or affiliations with organizations, or they can make a political statement. Vintage or contemporary brooches add color and sparkle to an outfit, with the ability to take the same blouse, jacket or dress from casual to dressy. The following are several different ways to wear pins.

Wear a tiepin to make a statement and hold your tie away from spills.

Place the pin about 2 inches (5.1 cm) above the top button on your suit jacket.
If you are wearing a sweater instead of a jacket, affix the pin to the center of the tie's knot.

Wear a pin on the lapel of your suit jacket.

Affix the pin on the left lapel, touching the outside edge of the buttonhole.
If you wear more than one pin, cluster the pins together on one side. An arrangement with an odd number will be more visually appealing.
Keep the number of pins you wear at one time to a minimum, as clustering too many may cause a distraction. And people won't notice the details of the pins.

Display a pin collection on a hat

Collect souvenir pins and attach them to a cap or hat to show them off.

Use your pin as a necklace pendant.

Open a jump ring and attach it to the pin back of your brooch.
Close the jump ring.
Thread the ring on a length of ribbon or silk cord or on a fine chain.

Wear a pin as the buckle of a ribbon belt.

Cut 2 pieces of ribbon to a length 24 inches (61 cm) longer than your waist or hips, depending on where you plan to attach the belt.
Place the ribbons together and stitch all around the sides, as close to the edges as possible.
Fold 1/4 inch (.6 cm) over at each end. Fold it again, the same amount and stitch through the center of the fold.
Fit the belt in place and use your pin to hold the ribbon together, allowing the ends to dangle.

Wear a collection of themed or same-color pins along the neckline of a tee or dress.

Pin the largest brooch or pin in the front center of the garment.
Place the remaining pins along the neckline, spacing them evenly and balancing the sizes on each side.

Wear a pin as a scarf holder.

Drape your scarf around your neck.
Tie the scarf loosely.
Affix your pin to the center of the knot. Alternately, do not tie the scarf, but pin the layers together to hold it in place.

Replace the top button of a business suit's jacket with a brooch.