How to Tie a Tie: Wearing a Boutonniere
28/10/2021 16:29
In the yesteryears, the lapel flower, popularly referred to as boutonniere, was a reserve for weddings and proms. It was seen as a status of wealth or relations with the military. Today, any man can wear it to any occasion as a way of adding extra sauce to their ensemble. Just like learning how to tie a tie, a boutonniere must be worn right. Here is a guide.
Selecting the Right Lapel Flower Size
The size of your chosen flower should be in good proportion with the rest of the outfit and accessories. If you are not sure, go for the smallest size possible. Wearing a lapel flower that is too big might make you appear like a clown and distract your overall look by drawing attention away from your face. This will help the purpose of the V shape of your jacket, which is to create a manly figure and draw attention to the face.
Which is the best flower color
Getting the right flower color is equally important as getting the right size and pattern. The color choice should complement the rest of your outfit, and more importantly, the occasion. A colour wheel will come in handy to help you select complementary colours to your main color – choose the ones on the opposite side of the maincolour of your outfit. If you are not sure, go for neutral flowers in the shades of white and off-white.
When can you wear a Lapel Flower?
Lapel flowers are more versatile and should not only be limited to weddings and proms. You can dress down in a lapel flower by attaching it to your waistcoat or sweater, similar to how you start wearing ties by learning how to tie a tie, start small with lapel flowers. Wear them for formal gatherings such as dates, and then introduce them as daily wear to the office as you gain confidence.
As a gentleman, you must learn how to tie a tie since you are never supposed to use clip on ties. Similarly, you are expected to wear real flowers and not fake ones on your lapel. Also, you are not supposed to introduce a lapel flower if you do not have a button for it.