This may be a stupid question, but can women wear boutonnieres?

I'm making my wedding flowers out of dried flowers, and I would like to make something for my mother, mother-in-law, and my fiance's grandmothers. I'm really not sure how to make corsages, but I'm great at bouquets and boutonnieres. Are boutonnieres only for men? My only other alternative is to get their corsages made by the florist, or make them bouquets but then they would have to carry them around all day at the wedding.

This may be a stupid question, but can women wear boutonnieres?
Corsages are boutonnieres with bows. Today's trends are to use something more sleek and modern looking rather than the corsages of old. So, you are only one step away from a guys boutonniere. If you know how to make a bow, it's that easy. I have one bit of advice if you are making them all out of dried flowers. As soon as everyone goes to hug each other they will fall apart quicker than fresh will. Unless you mean to say you are using silk/faux flowers? Hope that was helpful and gave you the extra boost of confidence to do it. :)
Reply:Make them the same as a boutonniere, but add a ribbon and small bow at the bottom.
Reply:I think it is a great idea you have. I don't see why they can't wear them. I say go for it.
Reply:Make them corsages. In my opinion, big, gaudy corsages have become outdated. Today's styles are simpler- a single beautiful flower surrounded by a bit of foliage. As long as it's a bit fuller than a traditional boutonniere, it will work great!
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Reply:the only difference between corsages and boutonnieres is that one is for women and the other for men. They are just floral arrangments that are worn. Go for it!
Reply:Women wear corsages, it's just a word distinction. They're just more full than a boutonniere.


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Reply:make a wrist corsage using elastic....
Reply:For my cousin's wedding she had boutonnieres for the female "elders" -mothers, aunties, and grandmas. It's a great gesture - good luck! =)
Reply:Hi. A corsage is simply a few more flowers than a boutonniere usually....I think that is about all the difference there is. Add another flower or a small mini carnation or two and some baby's breath and that should do it!
Reply:I think they'd be lovely. these days you can pretty much do what you want. Congrats on the engagement.
Reply:No
Reply:A woman can wear a corsage that is pinned on her dress. I believe in the older days, that's how corsages are worn. Howver, in the last two decaes, the wrist corsage has become the preferred method of wearing corsages. So in short, ask for a 'pinable corsage'.
Reply:Well isn't a boutonniere only a very simple corsage? Corsages can be worn both on wristlets or as pins. I don't think it would be a big leap from bouquet/boutonniere to corsage. What if you just go to a local florist and ask for a little pointer since you already have most of the knowledge. Or pick up an inexpensive corsage and deconstruct it so you can see how it's made. If you already have these skills I'm sure you can figure it out.