Corsages

Guide Note

Corsages are small arrangement of flowers or a single bloom pinned onto a woman's garment at the bust, waist or shoulder, or tied around her wrist, neck, ankle or in her hair.

Fast Facts

1. Common uses: Decorative accessory for special occasions
2. Made from: Flowers, floral tape and corsage pins
3. Price range: $7-$45
4. Often worn to proms and weddings
5. Only worn by women
6. Can be given as a gift
7. Know the garment color so the corsage can match
8. Traditionally worn on the left, same side as the heart

Before purchasing a corsage, know what color and dress style to be worn with the corsage. Strapless gowns do not work well with pin-on corsages. An alternative to pin-on corsages is a tie-on corsage which can be worn in the hair, tied around the wrist, ankle and even around the neck. Colors should match or complement the attire and if desired may even match the man's boutonniere.

Order from a florist well in advance and pick it up the day of the event. Refrigerate until its time to wear it.