Do you love fashion, but are you looking for that little something extra to truly make your outfit unique? Then brooches, pins, and button covers are your new best friends. At Just the Jacket, we receive the most wonderful questions every day about how to style and wear these mini pieces of art.
In this blog, we answer the most frequently asked questions, share surprising styling hacks, and show you how to use these accessories to make your wardrobe more sustainable in an instant. Read on!
1. Do I absolutely have to make a hole in my fabric to wear brooches and pins?
This is by far the most frequently asked question in our webshop, and the answer is: absolutely not! We completely understand that you want to be careful with that beautiful silk blouse or your brand-new jacket. Fortunately, you don’t have to damage your clothes at all.
At Just the Jacket, we have clever solutions for this:
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Magnetic brooches: These work with a super-strong magnet that you place on the inside of your clothing. No pin means zero holes!
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Clips: Ideal for subtly clamping onto the edge of a garment.
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Button covers: You simply slide these over the existing buttons of your clothing. Super stylish and 100% hole-free.
Tip for traditional pins
Do you still prefer wearing a classic brooch or pin with a traditional needle, but are you worried about the hole it leaves behind? Don't panic! You can easily make the holes in most fabrics less visible (or even make them disappear completely). Simply give the fabric a quick treatment with a clothes steamer or run a clothing iron over it briefly after wearing. The steam and heat will cause the fibers of the fabric to relax and snap back into their original shape.
2. Help, won't I lose a magnetic brooch super fast?
We completely understand this fear. You obviously don't want your favorite accessory to fall off your jacket halfway through the day. Fortunately, we can reassure you: our magnets are incredibly strong.
Because you are shopping online, you unfortunately cannot feel the strength of the magnet through your computer screen. But whenever we stand at local markets with Just the Jacket and let customers test the magnets themselves, the reaction is always the same: "Wow, those are really powerful!" So, you can wear your magnetic brooch all day long with peace of mind.
3. Sustainability & Fashion: Upcycle your wardrobe!
We live in a time where we are all becoming more conscious about our clothing choices. And that is exactly why brooches, pins, and button covers are so incredibly popular right now: they fit perfectly into the sustainable upcycling trend.
Do you have a garment hanging in your closet that you've grown a bit bored of? Or a basic sweater that could use a little pick-me-up? Don't throw it away and don't immediately buy something new. By styling it with a fun accessory, an old garment instantly feels brand new again! It is the easiest (and most fun) way to give your current wardrobe a second life.
4. Do you have fun ideas on how to style brooches and pins?
The possibilities are truly endless! Of course, we all know the classic brooch on the lapel of a blazer or on a cozy sweater. But did you know you can do so much more with them?
Here are a few of our favorite styling hacks:
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Practical fashion fix: Use a brooch to fasten a cardigan, or to subtly secure a blouse that hangs open just a bit too low.
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Give your skirt or jeans a twist: Give your long summer skirt a playful slit by pinning it up, or style your favorite jeans with it.
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Upgrade your accessories: Pimp your shoelaces or the sides of your shoes, or pin a beautiful piece onto your favorite cap, bag, or scarf.
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Shorten sleeves and trouser legs: Is your pair of pants or sleeve just a bit too long? Fold the fabric over and secure it chicly with a brooch or pin.
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For glasses wearers: Attach a pin to your clothing and use the needle at the back as a handy hook to hang your (sun)glasses on!
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The scarf-as-a-belt hack: Thread a fun scarf through the belt loops of your pants and secure the ends together with an eye-catching pin.
Golden tip: Do you have a favorite garment that unfortunately has an indelible stain on it? This is also a form of upcycling! Strategically place a beautiful brooch or pin over it. The stain is invisible, and your item is instantly upgraded into something unique.
5. Mix, match, and collect: create your unique look
Just like you probably collect rings, bracelets, and necklaces, brooches, pins, and button covers are the perfect accessories to collect, mix, and match.
Do you love a minimalist look? Then a single subtle, eye-catching brooch on your outfit can be powerful enough. But it is also incredibly fun to get creative and wear multiple different brooches, pins, and button covers on one outfit! For example, combine a few pins on the pocket of your denim jacket, or mix button covers on your sleeves with a matching magnetic brooch on your collar. There are no rules: mix patterns, shapes, and colors, and create a style that is 100% you.
6. How exactly do button covers work (and what can you do with them)?
Button covers are the way to spice up the standard buttons on your clothing in the blink of an eye. Think of the buttons on your sleeves or near your neckline. You simply click them over the existing button, and your garment instantly looks completely different.
Creative DIY tip: Are you in love with a certain button cover, but there isn't a button in that specific spot? Grab a needle and thread and sew a simple, standard button onto an item yourself (like a bag, a hat, or a plain shirt). Then, slide your button cover over it. This way, you can create your own unique piece of jewelry wherever you want!
Your style, your creation
Whether you choose a cool pin on your backpack, an elegant magnetic brooch on your favorite sweater, or subtle button covers on your blouse: with the accessories from Just the Jacket, you show the world who you are and contribute to a more sustainable fashion world.
Are you ready to start mixing and matching? Check out our latest collection of brooches, pins, and button covers here and find your perfect match!