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AIBU to consider wearing a brooch? Do you wear brooches? (Title edited by MNHQ at the OP's request.)

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Suchevilforebodings · 15/09/2026 11:44

I've never worn a brooch in my life, I am almost 40.

Do you ever wear a brooch? are they only for old ladies who run village fetes?

I am currently looking for new jewellery to go with autumn outfits and keep seeing pretty brooches but I really don't know if I would wear one or could pull it off

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FringedAnd · 15/09/2026 11:44

Brooch!

Broaching is something else entirely!

No, they're not something I would ever wear.

Lovemuesli · 15/09/2026 11:46

Brooch!

No I don't wear brooches.

AplineDaisies · 15/09/2026 11:46

Never seen anyone under 60 wear one

Thinkofnewthings · 15/09/2026 11:46

I have lots of brooches and started wearing them in the last year. I really like them. I get lots second hand or from charity shops very cheaply. I wear them on coats and jackets usually, but sometimes on shirts. There’s an Instagrammer called the Elegant Stylist who I follow, who’s a big fan of brooches.

Mountainpika · 15/09/2026 11:46

Wear whatever makes you happy. Be yourself and who cares what others think.

ProfessorRedshoeblueshoe · 15/09/2026 11:47

I have a teenage relative who wears them.

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Suchevilforebodings · 15/09/2026 11:47

Sorry! I have edited the post but can't edit. Could mumsnet please edit the title for me before I get 50 people correcting me? 😂

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SwirlyGates · 15/09/2026 11:47

I used to, but I haven't for years. I still have a few, but I don't know when or where I would wear them now. It just doesn't seem to be a thing.

SwirlyGates · 15/09/2026 11:48

Actually, I think a lot of modern fabrics don't lend themselves to brooches. You need a certain weight of fabric to hold them, and one that won't be damaged by the pin.

Tryagain26 · 15/09/2026 11:49

I haven't got any. But if I had a very nice one yes I'd wear it. Why not?
If you want to wear one wear one. What does fashion matter. I think people should just wear what they like.

CliffPsych · 15/09/2026 11:49

I have seen pretty brooches around, but I would not risk damaging my clothing

Carryingitjoyfully · 15/09/2026 11:50

MIL keeps buying really beautiful ones for me, but I just don't know how I'd wear them.

BriarTime · 15/09/2026 11:51

I can’t imagine any situation where you would be ‘unreasonable’ for wearing a brooch.

DramaAlpaca · 15/09/2026 11:51

I'd never wear a brooch, they are not 'me' at all. I'm early 60s.

Eucatastrophilia · 15/09/2026 11:53

You may not be aware of the existence of the Style and Beauty board on MN, @Suchevilforebodings?

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Suchevilforebodings · 15/09/2026 11:53

BriarTime · 15/09/2026 11:51

I can’t imagine any situation where you would be ‘unreasonable’ for wearing a brooch.

Well, it's meant to be lighthearted fashion advice but I had to make it fit in aibu

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Suchevilforebodings · 15/09/2026 11:53

Eucatastrophilia · 15/09/2026 11:53

You may not be aware of the existence of the Style and Beauty board on MN, @Suchevilforebodings?

Yes, I am, but thank you

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BriarTime · 15/09/2026 11:54

Suchevilforebodings · 15/09/2026 11:53

Well, it's meant to be lighthearted fashion advice but I had to make it fit in aibu

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Why? I thought there were boards for pretty much everything on MN?

CustardySergeant · 15/09/2026 11:55

I have never worn a brooch in my life. I'm 72.

Hont1986 · 15/09/2026 11:55

Do I dare to eat a peach wear a brooch?

DelphiniumBlue · 15/09/2026 11:56

I have a few, pinned onto denim jackets, but don't often wear them. I have a collection from the 80s.
However, I notice that they are being stocked again in lots of shops, so I think they are having a come back.

shiningcuckoo · 15/09/2026 11:56

I wear them all the time. On thick jackets or denim dungarees/ pinafores. My collection is very varied. I have a very detailed bronze French horn, a plain silver crescent moon, a large cameo and an orange resin cat shape with the word cat embossed, amongst many more. I love em.

OrchardOwl · 15/09/2026 11:57

I’ve never worn one but I like seeing people make unusual fashion choices. There’s more to life than a capsule wardrobe in this season’s colours. I’d definitely admire you in your brooch.

Newbie8918 · 15/09/2026 11:58

Yes. I have a YSL one that I wear often and an amber jewelled bug that I wear with a tweed jacket. I like them. I’m 40 ish.

Happyjoe · 15/09/2026 12:05

No, it's too old lady/posh countryside wears wellies for me. Same as those goddam awful padded headbands. Nooooooooo!

Each to their own though and wear what you want OP.

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