Gentlemen, think pocket squares are played out and want to try a boutonniere for your wedding? Ladies, have you coaxed your future husband to wear a boutonniere but have no idea where to begin. Here are some tips:
Why wear a boutonniere?
1. It’s a great conversation starter – I guarantee someone will ask about it; the key is to be confident as to why you are wearing it. If a compliment is given, simply say thank you, and then move on with the conversation unless your conversation partner(s) wishes to dwell on it. Nothing sours a conversation more than a man who displays arrogance and who talks about himself too much – the flower in your lapel should be like a spark….a conversation starter, not the subject of the conversation.
2. You have something to give – How many times have you spent a wonderful evening with a woman you just met, and at the end of the night the only thing you can give her is your business card? Try leaving her with something a bit more unique and memorable. Or perhaps you want to make your aunt’s 70th birthday even more special – there are few things nicer to receive than a sincere showing of love accompanied by a flower.
3. It shows you pay attention to details – When wearing a boutonniere, it’s about realizing and showing that the little things matter.
How to wear a boutonniere
1. Wear It with Confidence – Do not be afraid to be an individual. Wear a boutonniere because you want to.
2. Pay Attention to Proportion – If you’re a small man, wear small flowers. If you’re a large man, consider something that is more befitting your size.
3. Never Upstage the Ladies – A boutonniere is a single flower or a small collection of tiny blooms; never wear something unwieldy.
Source: www.artofmanliness.com
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