How to Wear Pink in Menswear - Tips for an Underrated Color

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Thanks to corporate marketing initiatives in the early 20th century, pink is entrenched in the minds of many Americans as being a distinctly feminine color but there is a way for men to wear it. So how can they do it successfully?

The fact is pink is a supremely versatile color and we believe it should receive much more play in the typical man's wardrobe than it gets currently.

How you can incorporate pink into your wardrobe starting with when to wear it.

While pink may first be associated with the brighter color palettes of spring and summer, it can actually be worn at any time so long as you're choosing a complementary shade of pink both for the season and for your own complexion.

Which tone of pink would suit you best then?

Well, according to science, pink is actually a bit of an interesting color as it doesn't really exist in the spectrum of visible light. After all, if you observe a rainbow or light refracted through a prism, you won't find any pink there. Rather, pink occupies that blank space in between red and violet in the spectrum of light that humans can't see, like infrared and ultraviolet, so our eyes basically invent the colour of pink to fill in that gap. Meanwhile, in terms of pigment or colors in the physical world, pink is created by mixing red and white together. Of course, with that said, it can be a darker or lighter shade of pink and have undertones more of yellow or
more of blue.

Ultimately though, which pink to choose does depend somewhat on your complexion; if you have darker skin, a wide array of Pinks will be available to you and look good. If you have a lighter complexion, pink will look better if you do have a bit of a tan but this shouldn't be a problem in the warmer months when pink is most commonly worn. And if you're particularly fair-skinned, brighter hues of pink may bring out some blotches in your face but don't be afraid because pastel pink can be worn by almost anyone. In the broad strokes then, subtle and pastel pinks will be complementary to almost any skin tone whereas brighter and more abrasive pinks should be worn more carefully.

Keep in mind also that if you're wearing multiple garments in pink, they may be of subtly different shades. For example, you might not want to pair a pink that's more of a salmon shade with a pink that's more of a magenta shade because they have different undertones of color they might not necessarily harmonize well. Just make sure that all of your accessories and different elements of your outfit are in harmony and you'll be good to go.

In the transitional periods between seasons such as between winter and spring or between summer and fall, pink goes well with darker red shades like burgundy and maroon.

Another smart pairing would be pink and brown; for example, a pastel pink shirt paired with a brown linen jacket would be a good choice for the summer months. Meanwhile, a bolder pairing that is somewhat underutilized in menswear is putting pink and green together because these two colors are opposite from one another on the color wheel. They provide maximum contrast which means if you are pairing them together subtly and in harmony, they're going to look especially smart.

Lastly here, pink and white can be a winning combination after all as we stated before pink is made from red and white so bringing out that white undertone in your outfit will look good for summer.

[megairishmom]

Hello Preston I must say you have been a great addition to the Chanel and I like how you and Raphael get together and can explain together and could we please have a closet tour and you guys should do like a podcast style episodes in my options it would be nice to see both of you showing your points and being able to discus stuff together

[alexnw]

I think pink is such an underrated color. My favorite part about spring and summer is wearing my pink shirt and accessories to work with my suits. Also, I can't wait to get that knit magenta (pink) tie and pink socks (I've been eyeing them for a while).

[martintanz]

Interesting presentation. I remember that pink was really popular in menswear in the 80s to early 90s. I had a pink sweater I bought at the Gap and wore regularly my senior year of college, which was 1987l After that and through the early 90s, I always had at least one pink button down collar shirt in my rotation. As a shirt color, it can pretty much substitute for white, especially with dark blue or gray. For some reason, pink dress shirts got less popular in the late 90s.


One thing I learned today was pairing pink with green. I don't think I ever tried that.

[TimothyRCrowe]

Pink is one of my favorite colors for dress shirts. I find it very versatile and gives a nice vibrant 'pop' to my outfits. I love it combined with blue jackets or blazers. Makes blue really stand out, but it goes well with just about anything.I go more for a pastel or light pink, and my pink/white stripe is one of my favorite dress shirts.I pair it with my white waistcoat and tan linen suit with my panama hat for a great summer and spring look!

[Emet]

I enjoy wearing pink. It's a great color for spring and summer and definitely not utilized by a lot of men. I wear it when going out to dinner at a nice restaurant. I also purchased several pink items from Ft. Belvedere as well!

[johannsebastianbach]

Also could you make a video about house interiors and architecture.

[johannsebastianbach]

I consider style and elegance your primary talent, creating an elegant outfit is practically the same as writing a fugue!

[JeMappelleFrikandel]

I think a light Pink/pastel Pink is indeed a nice colour for men.

[RaoulKunz]

Always a pleasure to see either Mr. Schneider or you elaborate some style topic in an un-exited, serious but not OVERLY serious way - love it!

As to pink I do have significant problems with it, but not for any infantile notion of affirming my masculinity (if this where the case I would only wear black suits with white shirts ;) ). It's the simple reason that I cant tell any of the softer red shades from any of the softer green shades - red-green colour blindness - hooray! Also keeps from truly utilizing a lot of greens in my wardrobe except the stronger ones. And pink is... well... distinct shade of green...no red... nah it's green... aww, now the light changed it's red again ;).

I tend to stick to a spectrum of blues, greys, browns and the like.



Anyway - love your videos, even if the colours are weirdly all green in this on about pink ;).


Best regards


Raoul G. Kunz

[mageking]

I love pink with navy and other forms of blue.

[eoinmaclean]

One of my Charles Tyrwhitt shirts has a lavender background with pink stripes. It pairs well with warmer and cooler colors, depending on the shade. Very good discussion here!
The Pink Panther approves ;)

[winnah]

Pink seriously is a colour where being black is so much better than white. Looks so good on darker skinned guys honestly.

[MultiMrMiles]

i have 2 soft/ pastel pink washed linnen shirts, Italian topbrand, awesome in summer, indeed underated and an classic color

[davidlafond]

Pink is one of my favorite colors to wear for dress shirts, or even casual button-down shirts. It's a nice change from the usual white or blue shirt.

[gamble]

I'm from the UK and while pink shirts aren't uncommon, they are usually pale or muted or closer to a light burgandy, other shades are rarer and in casual wear it is rare in more than a trim or a print. Although I will even wear hot pink with black casually as it is bright and contrasts well, as an alternative to other bright colours like yellows or plain reds, it is great!

[isaacbennet]

These videos on colour theory are fantastic! Thanks for the great tips Preston.

[johannsebastianbach]

Could you please make a video about top hats and a video about what to wear at home.

[carrfamily]

Pink was seen as an aggressive color for a long time and therefore pink would be worn by boys cause it had a relation to red. Really interesting stuff there as vile was seen as a passive color and therefore the feminine.

[joeltham]

Preston, your presenting skills have come on leaps and bounds. You have cracked it so well done. Greetings from 🇬🇧

[martian]

For centuries, red -- the color of blood -- was the manly color. Pink, as the "small red", was the right color for the clothing of boys. Many renaissance paintings show the infant Jesus dressed in pink. (Girls wore light blue). The first tricots for the football tream Juventus Turin were colored pink.

Right into the last century, the norm was blue for girls, pink for boys. In 1918, Ladies Home Journal wrote that "pink as a decisive color is more masculine and therefore better suited for boys, while delicate blue makes girls look even prettier".