Body Flowers (Corsages)

Wednesday, December 29 | Cut Flowers

Wearing flowers for daytime or evening occasions is both fashionable and fun. Body flowers (corsages) can be worn on the wrist or in the hair. Wear them on a collar, on the waist or on the shoulder. Wear them on a purse. But remember, always wear them the way the flowers grow: blossoms up, stems down.

Guard your flowers carefully against sudden exposures to cold air. In very cold weather, carry your body flowers in the box. Put them on after you arrive for the festivities. And remember, too much handling bruises delicate petals and stems.

To keep your body flowers fresh and bright for a second day, cover with wet cotton or a thin wet cloth; refrigerate in the florist's box. (Orchids are the exception. Unwind the stem wrapping and place the orchid stem in water. Keep in a cool place, out of drafts, but not in the refrigerator.)