The little flower bouquet continued to gain traction in the 19th century when men sported coats with turned-out lapels that revealed buttonholes; boutonnieres served as a fashionable cover-up.

Many Triangle prom attendees carry small bouquets, but perhaps don’t wear corsages. Here’s why girls are into the trend and how prices compare to corsages.

Before corsages were known as a flower arrangement for the wrist, they had a different purpose. People first used them during ancient times to ward off bad spirits.