2008 Woodie Awards
Pink works its way into men's fashion
By Julie Dye
Rocket Copy Editor
Issue date: 11/11/05 Section: Life
When you think of the color pink, what automatically comes to mind? Feminine, flowers, delicate? Well, if this is the case, then you probably don't agree with the statement "Real men wear pink."
Personally, I think men wearing pink is okay sometimes, because it shows that they are bold, friendly, probably sensitive and in touch with their feminine side. However, there are some ground rules that need to be set.
The color pink was invented in the 17th century, when clothes were often designed in dull, earthy tones, and hardly portrayed any type of character in an individual.
Today, you can purchase clothing with just about every color imaginable, no matter if you're a man or woman. You can show off your true style and personality and create your own image, and that's probably how the great pink debate began.
The color pink is associated with womanhood, just as the color blue is associated with manhood. But women can wear any shade of blue and not get criticized. Men, on the other hand, either get frowned upon for wearing pink or looked at as a daring individual. And that just doesn't seem right.
This probably has to do with the fact that the color pink is defined in the dictionary as a feminine color.
Some people argue that real men wear pink. I say, it just depends. There are many factors including the shade of pink, the style or what the article of clothing is that you want to strut in pink.
Overall, pink does have some good qualities. It has been psychologically proven to have a calming affect, and it's complimentary to a lot of skin tones. It's very easy to coordinate and gives off a friendly and approachable presence about a person.
But when a man wears pink, it may also indicate a confident or sensitive man, and there's nothing wrong with that. Right guys?
There's no shame in wanting to wear a pink shirt guys, but based on some opinions by my fellow colleagues, male and female, it needs to be done in moderation, and is only appropriate in certain situations.
Personally, I think men wearing pink is okay sometimes, because it shows that they are bold, friendly, probably sensitive and in touch with their feminine side. However, there are some ground rules that need to be set.
The color pink was invented in the 17th century, when clothes were often designed in dull, earthy tones, and hardly portrayed any type of character in an individual.
Today, you can purchase clothing with just about every color imaginable, no matter if you're a man or woman. You can show off your true style and personality and create your own image, and that's probably how the great pink debate began.
The color pink is associated with womanhood, just as the color blue is associated with manhood. But women can wear any shade of blue and not get criticized. Men, on the other hand, either get frowned upon for wearing pink or looked at as a daring individual. And that just doesn't seem right.
This probably has to do with the fact that the color pink is defined in the dictionary as a feminine color.
Some people argue that real men wear pink. I say, it just depends. There are many factors including the shade of pink, the style or what the article of clothing is that you want to strut in pink.
Overall, pink does have some good qualities. It has been psychologically proven to have a calming affect, and it's complimentary to a lot of skin tones. It's very easy to coordinate and gives off a friendly and approachable presence about a person.
But when a man wears pink, it may also indicate a confident or sensitive man, and there's nothing wrong with that. Right guys?
There's no shame in wanting to wear a pink shirt guys, but based on some opinions by my fellow colleagues, male and female, it needs to be done in moderation, and is only appropriate in certain situations.
