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post #1 of 7
9/25/11 at 4:50am
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Hi everyone, new guy over here :)

 

I wanted to ask what's the rules of wearing a boutonierre - can they be worn at not semi-special events (first day of university) or is it a style no no in this case (overload of details)? 

 

And in my case, I'm thinking of a very small carnation, not a fully fledged flower. 

 

Thoughts? 

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post #2 of 7
9/25/11 at 4:54am
I wouldn't. Unfortunately people will either assume that you are a massive dick, or that you are some kind of 60's throwback. Not a good impression to make on people.
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post #3 of 7
9/25/11 at 5:00am
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Originally Posted by Blackhood View Post

I wouldn't. Unfortunately people will either assume that you are a massive dick, or that you are some kind of 60's throwback. Not a good impression to make on people.


:D Thanks for the chuckle. 

 

I didn't know about the boutonierre until I saw a guy on the street wear a jacket and tie with a little red flower on his lapel and to me that looked very very good. And he was just on the street and not even in a full suit. 

 

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post #4 of 7
9/25/11 at 5:12am
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I wouldn't. Unfortunately people will either assume that you are a massive dick, or that you are some kind of 60's throwback. Not a good impression to make on people.

I did not know personal style was dictated by what some people might assume.
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post #5 of 7
9/25/11 at 5:19am
If you are wearing a three piece suit or a double breasted suit go for it. If it is a simple two piece suit I would say it is too much.
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post #6 of 7
9/25/11 at 5:25am
First day of university? I can tell you that is not a good day to do something that will make you stand out like that.

If you work in a suit then they can be great to spice things up. Wearing a carnation at university is just not a good idea.
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post #7 of 7
9/25/11 at 5:25am
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If you are wearing a three piece suit or a double breasted suit go for it. If it is a simple two piece suit I would say it is too much.


Simple dress jacket, a suit for the first day is too much. Dark jeans to go with. 

 

Still, I like the boutonierre quite a lot but I might drop the idea since it might be way too much. 

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