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In American English, a '''corsage''' of flowers worn on a woman's dress or around her wrist for a formal occasion in the United States. Traditionally, they are given to her by her date. Today, corsages are most commonly seen at homecomings, proms, and similar formal events. | In American English, a '''[[corsage]]''' of flowers worn on a woman's dress or around her wrist for a formal occasion in the United States. Traditionally, they are given to her by her date. Today, corsages are most commonly seen at homecomings, proms, and similar formal events. | ||
* The corsage is worn on a young woman's clothing or wrist for a homecoming celebration or other formal occasions such as prom in some schools around the world. | * The corsage is worn on a young woman's clothing or wrist for a homecoming celebration or other formal occasions such as prom in some schools around the world. | ||
* In some countries, similar ornaments are worn by the mothers and grandmothers of the bride and groom at a wedding ceremony. | * In some countries, similar ornaments are worn by the mothers and grandmothers of the bride and groom at a wedding ceremony. | ||
* In some cases, young girls may wear a corsage to a [[father-daughter dance]], and the father may also wear a boutonnière. | * In some cases, young girls may wear a corsage to a [[father-daughter dance]], and the father may also wear a boutonnière. | ||
'''Corsage''' refers to the [[bodice]] of a dress. In the 19th century, ''corsage'' was a common term for a woman's bodice or jacket. | |||
In modern usage, ''corsage'' is often confused with a [[corset]], but a corset is tighter. A '''bridal corset''' is often a corsage. | |||
Originally, a bouquet of flowers, flower bud, or a bow was worn on the corsage between the breasts, hence the name ''corsage'' for a cluster of flowers worn on the breast, waist or wrist. | |||
Recently, it is a cluster of flowers given to one's date at a prom or formal dance to wear on either a dress or a wrist. | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:41, 23 March 2023
In American English, a corsage of flowers worn on a woman's dress or around her wrist for a formal occasion in the United States. Traditionally, they are given to her by her date. Today, corsages are most commonly seen at homecomings, proms, and similar formal events.
- The corsage is worn on a young woman's clothing or wrist for a homecoming celebration or other formal occasions such as prom in some schools around the world.
- In some countries, similar ornaments are worn by the mothers and grandmothers of the bride and groom at a wedding ceremony.
- In some cases, young girls may wear a corsage to a father-daughter dance, and the father may also wear a boutonnière.
Corsage refers to the bodice of a dress. In the 19th century, corsage was a common term for a woman's bodice or jacket.
In modern usage, corsage is often confused with a corset, but a corset is tighter. A bridal corset is often a corsage.
Originally, a bouquet of flowers, flower bud, or a bow was worn on the corsage between the breasts, hence the name corsage for a cluster of flowers worn on the breast, waist or wrist.
Recently, it is a cluster of flowers given to one's date at a prom or formal dance to wear on either a dress or a wrist.
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