How do I put a corsage on a tuxedo without putting hole in fabric?

JJ
by JJ

I understand that my question is unusual for this group however I know DIY excellence is found here. Can any of you come up with a clever idea on how to “pin” a corsage to a lapel or pocket of a tuxedo without puncturing the fabric? Thank you so much.

  8 answers
  • Pamela Pamela on Jan 12, 2019

    Maybe with magnets ??? Place a strong magnet to back of the corsage , then to the underside of the lapel ??? Good luck !

  • If you could attach a magnet to the corsage and put another on the opposite side of the fabric, it might just work!

  • Sal3170064 Sal3170064 on Jan 12, 2019

    A hair grip or two might work. But these would probably show.

    It would depend if they go over the stem. I suppose you could sew a loop to the back of the corsage to give the pins something to grip too.

    Other than that you could try a magnetic clasp one side stuck to the corsage the other fix under the lapel to close.

  • Tinyshoes Tinyshoes on Jan 12, 2019

    JJ...might use a velcro if the item isn't too heavy

  • Cathy Flippin Ferguson Cathy Flippin Ferguson on Jan 13, 2019

    Corsage magnets. Work really well.

  • JJ JJ on Jan 14, 2019

    Cathy, are corsage magnets a thing? I’ll have to check it out. I love the idea. I also thought of hair grips but the problem I’m having is that his date gets the boutineere and I’m unable to attach it quickly. I’ll have to give it some thought. We purchased a tux because it was less expensive than renting multiple times so I’m trying to keep it intact. Thanks for the input, I appreciate it very much.

  • Felix Felix on Aug 28, 2020

    Yeah, magnets should work for sure. You should try to place two strong magnets and that is all ( I have an acquaintance who did that ) . We live in different time, people do not understand why to wear suits anymore if they can wear sport clothes. In past to wear jeans was unacceptable but now jeans is for special events haha lol. Guys if you are interested in finding a really beautiful, qualitative and with acceptable price suits, than you should to check Gentleman's Guru.

  • JJ JJ on Aug 28, 2020

    Thank you everyone!