I was worried this piece would seem costume-ey. So the first time I wore it was to a Halloween party. It wound up looking elegant and dressy, even there.
So I started wearing it to more formal events. It looks so good with a high neck darker top, no matter what the event.
This broach is so very well-made. And it can be worn as a necklace or else as a broach. Also I was pleased with the pretty paper-mache box that it came in! I will use the box again.