Sometimes an outfit just needs one more thing. A lapel pin brings color and pattern to a suit, jacket, or blazer without asking much of the rest of the look. Wear one on its own or bring it into the mix with a tie or pocket square when there’s room to have a little more fun with what you’re wearing.

A little personality looks perfectly good dressed up. A lapel pin can pick up a color from a tie, add something unexpected to a simple jacket, or simply be the detail chosen because it was too good to leave behind. It’s an easy way to make formalwear feel more personal while still keeping the polished look that got the jacket out of the closet in the first place.

Of course, a lapel doesn’t get exclusive rights to a good pin. Add one to a favorite jacket on a more casual day, give a tote or backpack a little extra detail, or find another spot that could use something interesting. It’s an easy accessory to move around depending on the mood, the outfit, or whichever bag happens to be getting a little attention that day.