Lapel pin vs Boutonniere | KINGTAI

What is a lapel pin?

A lapel pin is a small pin with a logo or image on it, mostly made of metal (Steel, Bronze, or Zinc Alloy), worn on clothing, usually on the lapel of a jacket, or attached to a backpack, a hat, and a school bag.

What is a Boutonniere?

A Boutonniere is a flower or small group of flowers decoration, typically a single flower or bud, worn on the lapel of a suit jacket and typically reserved for formal occasions, including weddings.

What is the difference between them?

Size

Lapel pin mostly varies in size from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inch.

Boutonniere size is usually 2 inches or above.

Gender

As a piece of fancy decoration in a buttonhole suit, a boutonniere is always worn by a gentleman.

A lapel pin is welcomed by both gentleman and lady.

Function

A boutonniere is usually for special occasions and celebrations like weddings, horse races, elegant banquets, and so forth.

Lapel pin can not only decorate the clothing, but also indicate people’s affiliation with an organization, company, or school.

Place to wear

A boutonniere is worn on the left lapel of a suit, right over the heart. The flower stem would be placed through a small buttonhole on the lapel.

People attach Lapel pin to a hat, backpacks, shirts, bags, and bag straps, even on the lanyard of mobile phones. It could be worn freely.

Material

Boutonnieres are mostly made of natural flowers, some are made of artificial flowers, which are composed of fiber or metal.

A lapel pin is mostly made of metal, Steel, Bronze, or Zinc Alloy.

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