Comments on: A Man and the Boutonniere

By: Steve H

Steve H — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:46:48 +0000

I bought some cool lapel flowers from http://www.jacklapel.com
The nicest ones are the carnations and the stacked flower lapels. I bought a bunch and I have received many compliments when wearing them.
-Steve

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:16:20 +0000

Thaks for your article, i wasn’t sure which side the flower was worn on.

By: Linda Derrick

Linda Derrick — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 01:19:35 +0000

Bring back Cloudland, where my mother & friends always dressed to the nines & their men looked dashing in their suits & boutonnieres. A reason to transform the ‘casual’ can’ t be bothered fashion of today.

By: Johnathan

Johnathan — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 23:16:14 +0000

Lapel flowers are iconic and thye look amazing when worn properly.

I bought a few “Lapel Carnations” from Vivarati at: http://vivarati.com/lapel-flowers/lapel-carnation.html

By: Ilma

Ilma — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:25:18 +0000

It’s funny how nobody is mentioning green carnations, because that’s what I was looking for advice on when I stumbled over here.

By: mary patton

mary patton — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:46:27 +0000

After reading this and many articles on AoM for the past few years I realized something: Is there a similar site for ladies? As a woman I am constantly in search of similar advice to that which is presented here. From when to wear hose or is it ok to go sleeveless in the office OR how to end an awkward date like a lady I find that we gals need just as much help as the gents.

If you know of any such thing do not hesitate to clue me in!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:50:51 +0000

Great post, as always.

I’m getting married in a month and a half, and while I’ll be wearing a jacket, my groomsmen will not. Can you pull off a boutonniere without a jacket?

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:25:06 +0000

Pulled it off this past Wednesday, after reading your article on Monday.
I attended a Rotary Club luncheon and wore a small tropical white flower with a little yellow in the middle of the pedal. It went nicely with the yellow pocket square. It was a huge hit.

Will be stopping by the local florist at least twice a week from now on.

My tailor and florist, as well as my wife, thank you.

By: Miles

Miles — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:08:26 +0000

An excellent read. Thank you for writing it, sir.

By: Wisco

Wisco — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:05:13 +0000

I think a red carnation is a great choice for a traditional light-blue and white seeksucker jacket; however it probably works best with a tie with some red in it. A light to mid-purple flower could also work well, especially with a tie with some blue in it.