Double-Duty Clips

A dress clip is one of those vintage accessories which is simply not used enough today. Popular from the 1920s -1950s, pairs of dress clips were often mounted on removable pin-back frames so they could be worn together as a brooch as well as separately. I just love double duty accessories!

A dress clip was used in various ways- as a quick update to a dress, or often to accent one's neckline. Worn for a symmetrical or A-symmetrical look, many styles of dresses needed a weight to accent the decolletage.

The dress clip is worn to one side to softly gather the dress for an asymmetrical look.

A pair of dress clips worn symmetrically.

These weigh down the sides of the dress to create an elegant neckline.

Not just for dresses, they can be added to anything!

Pinned to a stunning cloche hat, it is a perfect accent.

This stunning 1950s dress clip set (a.k.a. duette) are rhinestones backed on chrome metal.

Available on ebay, current bid is $20.10.