“What? A pink shirt? Isn’t pink a feminine colour?” Is what most of us tend to think when we spot a man wearing pink. Well, associating a gender with certain colours isn’t a new custom in our society. It has been going on eternally. Baby girls associated with pink and baby boys with blue are classic examples.

Is this stereotype really legitimate though? Isn’t the 21st century a good time to break this barrier and explore what has been established as “against the norm”? We believe it is, and hence give you 6 reasons as to why men should have pink in their wardrobe:

1.Pink Was a “Masculine” Colour

Contrary to popular belief, pink hasn’t been the “girl” colour since the dawn of time. Men used to rock pink silk suits adorned with floral embroidery in the 18th century. Pink was even considered the colour of war as it was a thought of as a lighter shade of red.

2.Colour up Your Drab Dress Shirt

Instead of your usual dull white dress shirt, you can definitely take it up a notch by stocking up pale pink ones too. It will surely jazz up your look without going overboard and add some colour to your wardrobe. The best part? Pale pink is a neutral colour which can be combined with almost every colour out there.

3.It Catches the Eye of the Opposite Sex

Theory suggests it has evolutionary roots. Yes, we know. Biology comes into play in the strangest of places. The good news is it’s playing in your favour in this scenario. Since women usually undertook the tasks of foraging and fruit-picking back in the day, the colours of fruit: red and pink catch their attention quickly. So, what are you waiting for? Seize the day!

4.Gender Colour-Coding Was a Capitalistic Manoeuvre

In the 60s when the new parents could know their unborn child’s gender, baby brands capitalized on this and began introducing gender-specific clothes. Now, the parents had to buy separate clothes for girls and boys, filling the brands’ pockets.

The good news though? You’re not a child anymore, bound by these “norms” and gender-specific colours. It’s time we embrace gender neutrality when it comes to colours as well, especially of clothing. This is another reason as to why men should wear more pink.

5.Neutrality Wins

One of the best things about pink is it pairs up with almost every suit colour out there: black, grey, blue and even pink. When worn with the suit of a darker shade, pink offers an appeasing contrast and makes you get noticed but not overbearing.

We highly recommend pink dress shirts to take your suiting game up a notch and create sartorially elegant looks.

6.It Instills Power

Pink has often been a symbol of power, force, fierceness and breaking barriers. A good example is the pink ribbon symbol used for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink clothes often indicate that the wearer is all-embracing, unafraid and open-minded. 

If this isn’t enough to convince you, we have another interesting statistic worth mentioning. Men wearing pink clothes are found to earn around $1,200 more every year when compared to men wearing other colours. Doesn’t this figure make pink look even more attractive?

Our Tip

If you don’t want to go all the way in, we have a tip for you. Take baby steps by wearing pink ties first. Pair up dark pink shades with dark-coloured suits, and light pink shades with light-coloured suits. 

As an example, a pale pink or a cherry blossom tie would go well with a beige or cream suit, whereas a hot pink tie would complement a charcoal suit well. In both the cases, you can opt for a white dress shirt.

Looking for pink shirts or suits? Or exploring other colours? Visit us at the Castle Hill office or the CBD showroom to get the best of the bespoke suit experience.