How To Pin On A Boutonniere
Heading to prom this year, but don't know how to pin on a boutonniere? No problem--we'll show you how! Click on a photo to see a larger version. And, if you're looking for corsage or boutonniere ideas, check out our prom corsage and boutonniere gallery.
Boutonnieres are always pinned to the left lapel of a man's jacket. As you stand looking a your date, this will be to your right. Most jackets have a small hole in the lapel where a flower would be placed in more formal days. For plainer designs or single flowers, you can still use the hole, provided it's cut. Here we'll show you how to pin on a boutonniere with fancier stem treatments.
Start by pinching the boutonniere between your finger and thumb. The flower stems should be parallel to the edge of the lapel.
Start the pin from the back of the lapel, through the fabric. When the pin emerges from the fabric, work it right into and through the flower stem. Then, work the pin back through the fabric of the lapel.
When we florists make a boutonniere with leaves and treatments, we often use a lot of wire, so you want the pin to be right near the base of the flower head to avoid the wire.
When you're done, you should not be able to see the pin when looking at the front.
From behind the lapel, you can see the two ends of the pin.
For added help, here's a video.