What Is the Correct Way to Wear a Wrist Corsage?
The prom is an important event for most young people. Young women spend hours finding the perfect gown. Young men fret about renting a tuxedo and a limousine to impress the young woman. For the male it is also a time for buying the perfect corsage. What color does he buy? What type of flowers does she like? Does he buy a pin-on corsage, a handheld nosegay, or does he buy a wrist corsage? If he buys a wrist corsage, how does she wear it? Does this Spark an idea?
-
Identification
-
A wrist corsage is a small arrangement of flowers, usually two or three flowers held together with ribbon. This small bouquet complements the female's dress. It may contain one kind of flower or a combination. Lace or greenery may embellish the arrangement.
Significance
-
Wrist corsages are important accessories for a prom. Most females prefer the wrist corsage because of the popularity of strapless gowns. A pin-on corsage has to be pinned at the waist to accommodate a strapless dress. Handheld nosegays are cumbersome because you have to set them down when you dance. The wrist corsage is a perfect choice for any gown.
-
Benefits
-
The wrist corsage will not damage the gown with pinholes. It will not be in the way when dancing. It does not become the focal point when taking pictures. It does not scratch against your neck. The wrist corsage is an elegant way to wear flowers.
Considerations
-
Like the pin-on corsage worn on the left side, the wrist corsage is worn on the left wrist. The bow should be by the hand, and the flowers should be facing up toward the arm. It is better not to wear jewelry on the left hand accept for a possible ring. The corsage should be the focus on the wrist.
Types
-
Roses and carnations are the traditional flowers used in wrist corsages, but calla lilies and orchids are now popular choices. The ribbon should match the female's dress. Two to three flowers are a good choice. More than three flowers can be awkward. Prices vary depending upon the number of flowers and the type of flowers. Wrist corsages usually run between $25 and $50.
-
Resources
- Photo Credit ClickArt by Broderbund
