Guide to Nontraditional Brooches
June 27th, 2006 by Summer
The term non-traditional can be used in a couple of different ways to describe brooches. It can refer to the ways of using the brooch. For example, a brooch fashioned as a hairclip is non-traditional. The term can also be used to describe unusual, non-traditional materials used to make a brooch. Mostly, however, this term describes a style of brooch – a particular look not found in vintage pieces.
Shapes
A brooch can be non-traditional in style mainly due to shape. Floral, feminine shapes are considered traditional. Eccentric shapes are available today to update the look of the brooch, including animal shapes that range from sea creatures to the shape of your favorite breed of dog. Also, brooches featuring quirky takes on traditional floral shapes are popular contemporary choices.
Materials
Brooches today are not limited to the bejeweled look achieved with rhinestones. Materials such as plastic, rubber or even wood are used to create an off-beat brooch style with a modern flair. You can mix and match by looking for traditional designs with unusual materials, or vice versa.
Ways to Wear
Even the most conservative, traditional style brooch can be updated simply in the way it is worn. For a funky look, clip a brooch to your handbag or to the backs of jeans. Wear a brooch at the bottom of a v-neck shirt or sweater. On the red carpet, celebrities have been showing off vintage style brooches in unusual ways to accentuate formal attire. For example, clip a brooch at the top of a dress slit or along an empire waist. These eye-catching off-beat uses of the brooch create a fresh, non-traditional style.
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