For the past several decades, pink has been thought to be a predominantly feminine color. While perhaps the stigma about men wearing pink has decreased in recent times, it is still a color I seldom see worn by men.
It has always somewhat bothered me that most guys seem to avoid the color pink. But their reluctancy to wear pink makes it perhaps the ultimate color to leverage your style.
Let me explain:
Because pink is not commonly worn by most guys, it is pretty much guaranteed to get you noticed and maybe even get you compliments.
Let me explain:
Because pink is not commonly worn by most guys, it is pretty much guaranteed to get you noticed and maybe even get you compliments.
It's basically akin to wearing Versace Eros in a crowd of people wearing Old Spice.
I mean, think about it: most guys are going to go for a safer color choice like white or blue, or for accessaries, they might choose black, dark grey, or navy blue. All of these colors are going to be one's we expect to see guys wearing, and ergo, we likely will not think twice about them.
That's why if you choose pink over these other colors you're going to be setting yourself apart from the crowd, and in most cases, that is a really good thing
Of course, there are moments in which it might not be advantageous to break away from the norm. For instance, if you have a job interview, wearing a pink suit instead of something more conservative, will likely make you stand-out in a bad way. But I would say that for nearly every moment that doesn't require conservative etiquette pink is a great choice. Here are 5 reason's I think you should start wearing pink today:
I. Pink conveys a high level of confidence. Think about it. I mean, if you chose to wear a pink jacket, shirt, or accessary, it's pretty much like saying you're so confident that you won't be phased by potential negative attention. You're so confident that you're willing to break societal norms and do your own thing. You're not concerned with what other people may or may not think. You're choosing to wear pink because you want to, and that's all that matters.
That's why if you choose pink over these other colors you're going to be setting yourself apart from the crowd, and in most cases, that is a really good thing
Of course, there are moments in which it might not be advantageous to break away from the norm. For instance, if you have a job interview, wearing a pink suit instead of something more conservative, will likely make you stand-out in a bad way. But I would say that for nearly every moment that doesn't require conservative etiquette pink is a great choice. Here are 5 reason's I think you should start wearing pink today:
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| While Gatsby probably should have dressed more conservatively for the climactic moment in the novel, there's no denying the confidence that Gatsby exudes while wearing his infamous pink suit. (Photo credit: fjjackets.com) |
I. Pink conveys a high level of confidence. Think about it. I mean, if you chose to wear a pink jacket, shirt, or accessary, it's pretty much like saying you're so confident that you won't be phased by potential negative attention. You're so confident that you're willing to break societal norms and do your own thing. You're not concerned with what other people may or may not think. You're choosing to wear pink because you want to, and that's all that matters.
II. Pink comes in a wide-range of shades. Unlike white and black, there are many different kinds of pink. These include baby pink, pastel pink, salmon pink, fuchsia pink, and perhaps my favorite shade, rose gold. Because there are so many different varieties to choose from, this allows you to diversify your wardrobe in a way that can't be done with most other colors.
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| People notice when I wear this jacket. Pink waistcoat optional. |
III. Pink is an an attention-grabber when worn by men. Now, this may or may not be a positive depending on if you want to get people to notice you, but based on my years of experience wearing pink, one thing is for certain: people will notice that you're wearing pink. I have a wide-variety of sports jackets, but my most complimented jacket has been without-a-doubt my Ralph Lauren pink linen jacket. In fact, I have received at least three times as many compliments while wearing that jacket then any other one. You know why? Because pink catches the eye.
As you know, compliments are never a sure thing, but I can say with near certainty that if you wear pink at least one person is going to say something.
IV. Pink is a very flirty color which makes it a great choice for dates and other intimate gatherings. It conveys that you're a fun, go-with-the-flow kind of person. This makes you appear more amiable to others. Think about it: are you going to expect a better time from the person wearing all black or the person wearing pink? Probably the latter.
V. Pink has the potential to increase your mood. While it is best worn in the Spring and Summer, wearing a color like pink is a nearly certain way to brighten-up even the dullest winter days. It has the potential to make you more lively and to make others around you feel happier.
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| Sam Axe, from Burn Notice, is a huge flirt, and wears pink often. (Photo credit:zap2it.com) |
IV. Pink is a very flirty color which makes it a great choice for dates and other intimate gatherings. It conveys that you're a fun, go-with-the-flow kind of person. This makes you appear more amiable to others. Think about it: are you going to expect a better time from the person wearing all black or the person wearing pink? Probably the latter.
V. Pink has the potential to increase your mood. While it is best worn in the Spring and Summer, wearing a color like pink is a nearly certain way to brighten-up even the dullest winter days. It has the potential to make you more lively and to make others around you feel happier.
I remember one cold, snowy day in particular on which I wore my pink linen jacket to work. Several people mentioned how it was a nice color and my joke throughout the day was "thanks but I really don't feel pink". Guess what? After awhile I really did start to "feel pink". Because of the attention the color got me and how it made me feel, my mood increased significantly that day.
Wearing pink once in awhile can really help you stand-out and feel more confident. However, be warned: try not to wear too much pink. Pink, like black, is a color best worn once maybe twice a week. It's not an everyday color, in my opinion. Although, the great thing about pink is that if you wanted to wear it everyday of the week you could if you wore a different shade each day.
One more quick note: I feel like solid pinks look best on men, although a well-fitted patterned shirt has the potential to get a lot of attention such as my favorite shirt mentioned in my post about patterns.
Wearing pink once in awhile can really help you stand-out and feel more confident. However, be warned: try not to wear too much pink. Pink, like black, is a color best worn once maybe twice a week. It's not an everyday color, in my opinion. Although, the great thing about pink is that if you wanted to wear it everyday of the week you could if you wore a different shade each day.
One more quick note: I feel like solid pinks look best on men, although a well-fitted patterned shirt has the potential to get a lot of attention such as my favorite shirt mentioned in my post about patterns.
The only exception is for neckties or perhaps pocket squares. For those, stripes or other patterns would be fine.
So what do you think? Do you wear pink? If so, how often? What's your favorite shade of pink? Let me know in the comments or email me at tnpersona@gmail.com.
-Ryan S.
So what do you think? Do you wear pink? If so, how often? What's your favorite shade of pink? Let me know in the comments or email me at tnpersona@gmail.com.
-Ryan S.
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