09/28/2023
Have you ever wondered where corsages and boutonnières came from? Wonder know more, here are a few fun facts about the history and where to place these pretty little flowers. 💐🌹
“In ancient times, flowers were often worn to special events to ward off evil spirits. Herbs and flowers were thought to be effective at keeping evil at bay, particularly during weddings or other momentous occasions. Special participants wore corsages to keep themselves safe. Men, too, wore flowers for many of the same reasons. A single flower, called a boutonniere, which translates to "little buttonhole," would be worn on suit jackets to prevent disease and ward off evil spirits. During the 16th and 17th centuries, boutonnieres and corsages may have been worn every day, but over time the practice was reserved only for formal occasions.
Etiquette and tradition state that a corsage should be worn on the left side (either the left wrist or left shoulder strap), but ultimately, placement and how you wear is up to personal preference. Many left-handed people prefer to wear their corsage on their right hand.
The boutonniere is worn on the left lapel of men's suits, sports jackets or blazers; it can also be worn on overcoats. It is always attached above a man's heart and should be worn either on the lapel side or in the lapel's buttonhole.”
~Info gathered from good ole google~😉
So whether you want a corsage and boutonnière to ward off evil spirits 👻, make a fashion statement 💃, get those social media pics 📸, or because you simply like them and that’s the tradition ☺️, corsages and boutonnière’s are still popular and used today. 💐🌹