Yes, Faith, my brooch is heavy, and I also worry about damage. Great point!

Hmm, I used to wear a lizard a lot, pinned on a denim jacket like Astrid's photo. I've also done a brooch on a blazer (not on the lapel, but just around collarbone level next to the lapel.

I wonder if pinning it to a belt might work too (or a belt loop).

Has anyone mentioned wearing brooches at the waist?

Wow! I love that brooch.