TrendSpark: The Blooming Boy?

Hey Indies,

I’m currently having a sartorial dilemma. Rebecca and I just got invited to the Tulips & Pansies event taking place next week. The theme is flowers and while Rebecca may have been able to score the perfect Tracey Reese floral print dress for the event, I’m stuck wondering if I can actually rock a couple of rose buds on my lapel for the event which will celebrate the blooming of some fine fashion creations.

My problem: I really don’t feel confident enough to rock florals. I’ve done it before in the past, playing with prints from desingers like Tommy Hilfiger and allowing flowers to enter my tie collection, but I’ve never been able to accept some of the crazier flowered designs and wild hues and bright colors that accompany typical mens floral fashions. And it seems of all times, this is the time to rock some agriculture. GQ Style has just released a spread featuring boys in bloom. Designers seem to be embracing the floral print for men and taking petal to the metal, so to speak, by designing full flowery jackets and jeans, but is it safe for a straight man to rock such looks or will it just confuse women into thinking they play for a team that’s more ready for twigs and berries than blooming orchids?

I guess this one goes out to you indies. Can straight men wear flowers with out looking like a pansy?

Photo: GQ Style

Bud Behaviour [GQ Style, not online]