Brooches are huge in 2026: Here's how to style them and our favorites to shop
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The classic brooch has reemerged as one of the hottest trends of 2026, and this time around, these wearable works of miniature art aren't just for your grandma.
Seen everywhere from Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren, and Giorgio Armani Autumn/Winter 2026 runway collections to the lapels of every man on the Oscars red carpet in March, a jeweled, metallic or floral brooch is the statement accessory taking center stage in fashion right now.
Styling a brooch is simple if you stick to the traditional placement, but for a fresh, modern take on the trend, check out some of our favorite ways to incorporate them into your daily looks.
Use your brooch to secure a scarf or jacket
Try using a brooch to secure one of the other biggest trends of the past few seasons: A scarf. A cotton or satin style worn around the neck and held together by a shiny, stylish brooch takes any outfit up a notch in seconds.
Try one in an on-trend floral design to bring a spring feeling to this styling hack like our top picks from Anne Klein, both under $35.
Another fun option for this tip: Double-clasped brooches. Attach either side to the collar of a cardigan or light jacket to keep it casually draped over the shoulders for a chic cape effect.
We recently used this tip to join the edges of a leopard-print jacket from Chico's with the charming tiger brooch below (also from the brand) for a sophisticated way to take a walk on the wild side.
Create a brooch stack
The past few years has seen stylish folks in the know creating jewelry "stacks" with their rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, but now it's time to lean in with brooches and start stacking them too.
Instead of wearing one brooch on your sweater or collar, try picking one statement brooch as your focal point, then surrounding it with a constellation of smaller, decorative pieces like some super affordable crystal safety pins from Amazon or this curated set we love from Urban Outfitters.
Alternately, you can choose two (or more!) statement pieces that work together, whether thematically, color-wise or in a way that feels sentimental to you. Think a crescent moon with an anthropomorphic sun -- search Etsy for vintage gems -- to create a wearable celestial tableaux, or try pairing two Victorian-inspired pieces like the cameo and women's hand from Macy's below for a bit of historical glam.
Vintage Monet Sun Face Brooch Gold Tone Celestial Sunburst Pin 2.5" Signed Monet 1980s
- $23.99
- Etsy
Cover an old purse or tote bag in brooches
For an even more maximalist accessory look, try combining vintage, hand-me-down and new brooches and using them to cover an older handbag or canvas tote. This is an especially great way to salvage a damaged bag, as you can use a larger brooch to cover any imperfections before surrounding it with daintier options to create a jeweled collage.
Wear your brooch in an unexpected place
Try pinning an abstract brooch to the waist ruching of a gathered top, or use it to create an interesting asymmetrical detail on a lacy satin camisole layered under a light sweater.
If you're wearing a square neck top, try placing a brooch at the center of the neckline in lieu of a necklace for a less expected silhouette. Make a menswear-inspired look more feminine by using a sparkly brooch as a tie tack with a structured suit.
Are you a hat person? Dress up a beret with a sophisticated crescent moon for an artsy vibe, or attach a dazzling blue conch to your sunhat for a bit of sparkle where you least expect it.
Whichever brooches you choose and styling tips you prefer, have fun exploring this fresh way to instantly update your style.
