Okay, so, I got this wedding coming up, and I wanted to get everything just right. You know, the whole nine yards. One thing I knew for sure was that I wanted both a pocket square and a boutonniere. They just add that extra touch of class. But, honestly, I was a little clueless about how to pull it off without looking like a try-hard.
First thing I did was hit up the internet, just typing in “groom pocket square and boutonniere” to see what popped up. I found some pretty useful stuff. Like, you gotta make sure they don’t clash. The boutonniere goes on the left lapel, and the pocket square in the breast pocket. Simple enough, right?
But then I started digging a little deeper. I read that it’s cool to wear both, but you need to make sure the pocket square isn’t sticking out too much and the boutonniere is high enough so they each have their own space. It’s all about balance. And, if you’re going for a formal look, the boutonniere shouldn’t match the tie. Who knew?
I decided to try it out. I grabbed one of my jackets and started experimenting. I had this white boutonniere I picked up, and I paired it with a coral pocket square. I folded the pocket square in a few different ways – that was kind of fun, actually. I finally settled on a simple, classic fold. It looked sharp, not too showy.
Then came the boutonniere. I pinned it on my left lapel, making sure it was sitting up high, like the articles said. I stepped back to look in the mirror, and I gotta say, it looked pretty darn good. It’s like, they complemented each other without fighting for the spotlight.
I also read somewhere that matching the color of the boutonniere and corsage to the date’s dress is a good move. Since my fiancée isn’t wearing a dress but a tuxedo, I’ll probably match it with that or with the bowtie. I’m thinking maybe black to keep it classy.
Here’s what I learned from my little experiment:
- Placement is key: Boutonniere on the left lapel, pocket square in the breast pocket.
- Keep it balanced: Don’t let the pocket square stick out too much, and keep the boutonniere high enough.
- Don’t match the tie: If you’re going formal, the boutonniere should stand on its own.
- Experiment with folds: There are tons of ways to fold a pocket square, so find one that suits your style.
- Match the date: If possible, match the boutonniere color to your date’s outfit.
It was a fun little project, and I feel way more confident about rocking both the pocket square and boutonniere at the wedding. If you’re thinking about doing the same, just remember these tips, and you’ll be golden. Honestly, just give it a try and see what works for you. It’s all about adding that personal touch to make your day extra special.
