Patty, a friend of mine, showed up in this self-decorated denim jacket. What was the instant trim she added? Her grandmother's brooches! She told me it's her way of keeping her beloved grandmother close to her. So check out your treasure boxes, ladies. If you're fortunate to have pins from your relatives, add them to a blazer, any jacket or even a sweatshirt, purse, evening bag or tennis shoe. Even now, I have a sparkling black butterfly pin on a ball cap I wear when we're walking Abby or strolling on the beach. You can often find broaches at yard sales and, of course, vintage shops. It's a fun, nostalgic look and there is no sewing involved so anyone can do this.
PS When we attended the Gone With The Wind 50th anniversary costume ball in Atlanta, Georgia, I hung a bow-shaped brooch from a pearl necklace. It looked was very period. See below.
Oh, another friend tacks (sews with heavy thread or embroidery floss) colorful buttons all over the sleeves and/or front of her jackets.
Be creative and be YOU!
