Men In Pink

[Moni]

I hope it´s out
for me it doesn´t works it´s way too designedly
I don´t like it!

 

[Erin]

^ I really think it depends on how you wear it... and what with...

 

[finch]

I've been wearing pink dress shirts and ties for the longest time, it mixes things up from the norm it also softens the harsh-ness of a blue, black or pinstipe power suit.

 

[gemi_12]

I think some people can pull it off, but where I live atleast it's mostly a frat type uniform and it just goes downhill from there

 

[visconti]

I can't say whether it's in or out, but I personally only own two pink items.

First is an extremely bright magenta short sleeved silk shirt. It's from McQueen S/S 05, so if you remember the runway shots, you'll know the shade. I don't wear it often. Maybe twice a season; but always with black. It works pretty well because it's not your typical shade and is a more flowing, summer cut than I normally wear. I can't speak for total strangers' reactions, but at least with people who know me, it's a refreshing change from my normal black/white/grey look.

Second is a Jil tie. It's also from S/S 05. It's very subtle. It looks like a solid color from a distance, but it's textured. It blends a very light shade of pink with some light grey and a bit of black. I usually just wear it with one of my grey suits to soften it for summer weddings and that sort of thing. My father owns an extremely loud (and WIDE) tie with maybe 3 shades of pink. It's so awful I can't bear to look at it. The sad part is, even though he'll admit it to no one, he bought it about 2 weeks after seeing (and presumably liking) mine. It's a shame he doesn't see the difference between the two.

Anyway, those are two ways that I think it can be appropriate. I'll never approve of the popped colar pink polo with khakis or some of the other disasters mentioned here. I do think that that a suble pink dress shirt can be refreshing (like Erin showed), but I've yet to find one that's suitable.

 

[PrinceOfCats]

Real men wash their reds with their whites.

Real men wash?

 

[jennifer~]

Real men wash?

You may try and hide it, but every woman knows what a man's been doing when he comes home smelling of beer and Irish springs...

 

[valerique]

Real Men Wear Pink

Real Men Wear Pink

From Daniel Billett,
Your Guide to Men's Fashion / Grooming.
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There is something alluring about pink. Maybe that’s because psychologically it is known to have a calming effect. Or maybe it’s because pink is complimentary to most skin tones, unless you already have a lot of pink tone in your skin (like me). Or maybe it’s because a man who wears pink exudes confidence, yet is sensitive. It could be as simple as the fact that pink is easy to coordinate with almost every color in your wardrobe--it goes amazingly well with greys, tans, black, navys and other blues tones. And lastly, if you're still not convinced how great pink is, women love pink and are more likely to give you a second glance. So give pink a try if you haven’t already. I have outlined four ways you can incorporate this magical color into your wardrobe.
Sweaters
If you haven’t seen the movie “Brown Sugar,” you need to just to see how great a pink sweater can look. In a party scene, the actor Boris Kodjoe wears a pink crew-neck cashmere sweater with dark trousers, and I must say it is such a sexy look. It proves how something as classic and simple as a pink sweater can be show stopper.

Dress Shirts
Pink dress shirts are one of the easiest ways to incorporate pink into your wardrobe. They are easily worn with suits, under sweaters or on their own with trousers or jeans. I will say that at my office there is a man who often wears pink dress shirts. He gets many compliments whenever he does because it breathes new life into his suits and makes him look more distinguished. It’s a winning look.

Suits and Trousers
Spring and summer would be the time to wear pink suits and trousers. I know you may be having a hard time visualizing this, but when I say suits and trousers I mean seersucker or light cotton. It’s the perfect thing to wear at a summer wedding or party.

Accessories and T-shirts
If you can’t commit to a more substantial item in pink, start small. Ties, t-shirts, hats (like a pink Kangol) or a scarf with pink stripes would be the way to go.

source: mensfashion.about.com
(unfortunately I couldn't find the date of the post)

 

[valerique]

Hot Pink, Bryant Park

the sartorialist

 

[oxanaa]

i agree with everyone who said it depends on who is wearing it. it can make a guy look like a completely arrogant womanizer or very approachable and fun

 

[Coulbourne]

im not going to lie i live in the bronx and i got caught up in the whole pink on men crazy that was in my neighborhood at the time after seeing a few rappers wearing that color. It was only until my best friend came up to me and slapped me senseless and let me know i look like a moron with all that hot and baby pink clothing in my wardrobe that i realized she was right and threw it all in the garbage...

...so if u dress ghetto or hip-hop(which i dont anymore) and you wear pink... expect to get slapped eventually by someone

 

[kahlilg]

Only traditionally masculine things should be pink in a mens wardrobe.
For example, a normal sweater? Sure.
But a see through shirt? No.

 

[Street_a_Licious]

lol.

at least with a pink see through shirt people wouldn't need to wonder about your sexual orientation.

 

[kahlilg]

LMAO!!!

lol.

at least with a pink see through shirt people wouldn't need to wonder about your sexual orientation.

You're dead wrong for that, yet sooooo right.

 

[Jamelia]

I hope it is OUT and never come back. I HATE it!!!

I agree

 

[Peaches_]

I don't like it at all. It's too girlie for guys to be wearing, IMO.