Your grandma knew what she was doing when she added embellished pins to her shirts and jackets. Brooches instantly jazz up your outfit while giving it a vintage feel. It transforms a bland blazer to a chic jacket worth wearing.

This trend is pretty simple. Get a brooch or a few and pin it on your outfit. Pin your shirt, jacket, front jean pocket, or wherever you see fit, although a jacket does work best. Try a flashy brooch on the lapel of a peacoat to feminize and express yourself while making a plain coat look more visually interesting.

My favorite brooches came from local consignment shops, my mom’s jewelry box, and my grandparent’s basement. If you haven’t already rummaged through other’s belongings to snag the look, then check out these thrifty picks from fabulousbrooch.com.

This beauty comes in four colors and is $3.30!! What a steal!

This starburst brooch also comes in four colors and rings up $3.80.

And for the pearl girl in all of us, here’s a classy brooch for a special occasion, $10.00.