Lapel flower (boutonniere)

acridsheep · Apr 26, 2011

I don't like affectations. It looks good on Olddog because he is, well, old. It's the same reason I wouldn't advise a twenty year old kid to wear suits to class.

It is quite foppish, to me, and unsuitable for anything but weddings and special events.

DerekS · Apr 26, 2011

that first one is feckin sweet.

NYCniceguy · Apr 26, 2011

Wouldn't it be more of a statement to hunt an animal and wear its head instead?

Quadcammer · Apr 26, 2011

Originally Posted by DerekS

that first one is feckin gay

quite right you are sir

acecow · Apr 26, 2011

Originally Posted by acridsheep

I don't like affectations. It looks good on Olddog because he is, well, old. It's the same reason I wouldn't advise a twenty year old kid to wear suits to class.

It is quite foppish, to me, and unsuitable for anything but weddings and special events.

+1. I think it looks sweet, but I wouldn't wear it. It's just too much. Maybe as times change and everybody starts wearing suits again it will be just the thing to distinguish myself from the masses.

DerekS · Apr 26, 2011

Originally Posted by Quadcammer

quite right you are sir

hehe.....i see what ya did there quad. well played sir.

I like it though...much nicer than the second.

Cary Grant · Apr 26, 2011

Originally Posted by Manton

I this the same as a blue cornflower? I love those but almost never see them.

I have a black tie event tomorrow and will wear a red carnation with my DJ (as ever).

Yup cornflower...

Kent Wang · Apr 26, 2011

I prefer the orchid more, though I do agree it's on the large side. I think they lay better better than a lot of flowers, like the first one (a daisy?); as you can see in the first photo the face of the flower points up instead of forward.

Originally Posted by Cant kill da Rooster

Too dandyish for me. Weddings and funerals only.
I do not work in an office. I only "dress up" at social outings and business meetings. You would wear a boutonniere to a funeral? What kind of flower?

Gibonius · Apr 26, 2011

Originally Posted by NYCniceguy

Wouldn't it be more of a statement to hunt an animal and wear its head instead?

You should kop that weasel tie.

ctp120 · Apr 26, 2011

I think they can work, but you better have what it takes to pull it off. Otherwise it can quickly come across exactly as acridsheep describes.

pvrhye · Apr 27, 2011

I'd never wear one to a funeral unless a dandy died or something. I would wear one to anything festive though.

A Y · Apr 27, 2011

A rose that's opened up is also good. They're easy to get in many different colors, too.

--Andre

Bentley · Apr 27, 2011

Pierre Trudeau always wore a flower in his lapel. It was his signature look...I always liked it.

Mr. Sartorial · Apr 27, 2011

I like the look on the OP. First definitely better than second. The boutonniere (sp?) has really been making a strong comeback. I don't think it is going to bloom (no pun intended) this summer, but probably by next year. That and lapel pins. Sort of a fun accessory in my opinion.

IndianBoyz · Apr 27, 2011

Lapel flower (boutonniere)

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