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

[@johannsebastianbach5223]

Yes, I fully agree with you!

[@gentlemansgazette]

All we're going to say for now is: stay tuned! :) - Preston

[@megairishmom]

Gentleman's Gazette hello I have one other thing to say Preston you have an amazing singing voice

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thank you very much. More content of that type hopefully coming soon, as well! - Preston

[@alexnw6050]

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).

[@johannsebastianbach5223]

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

[@DutchPlanDerLinde]

That would be great! Some art deco house interior tutorial!

[@martintanz9098]

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.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thanks for sharing, Martin. :)

[@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!

[@JeMappelleFrikandel]

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

[@JoseGomez-ys3zs]

Exactly. Except Barbie, she prefers hot pink, magenta, and nowadays, Barbie would wear millennial pink.

[@mageking101]

I love pink with navy and other forms of blue.

[@isaacbennet2544]

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

[@johannsebastianbach5223]

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

[@RaoulKunz1]

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

[@Emet30]

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!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thank you!

[@ricklloyd6070]

Wonderful Job Preston, thank you for great information.

[@MultiMrMiles]

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

[@waltski4375]

I have been waiting for this!! Thank you!

[@joshuah2722]

Once again, a wonderful video Preston! If possible, I would like to hear your opinion on made-to-measure suits and shirts.

[@robertdee648]

Very well done. Thank you for another great video.

[@kenneth7826]

Great job Preston...Very informative.....keep up the great work

[@eoinmaclean6478]

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 ;)

[@FenceDaGreat]

Learned a lot real quick. Great video and great Great Gatsby reference. Haven't read that book since high school. Scott is one of my favorite writers.

[@monicagambino318]

Nice outfits! Great content 🥇

[@joeltham1979]

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

[@davidlafond8327]

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.

[@alexanderpons9246]

Great topic! After I watched the video I realized that in the past I have worn Yellow(pale or bright)just the same way you guys suggested to wear Pink.

[@KRW628]

I was wearing my pink Polo over the weekend. And I got two new pastel pink Brooks shirts today. I wear pink shirts usually with a red or burgundy tie.

[@KRW628]

Wore my pink Polo to the doctor's office today. . The nurse LIKED it.

[@MegaMinecaftian]

I wear a pink tuxedo jacket from time to time, always gets alot of compliments from people!

[@Kevinjandro]

Very nicely done here 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@philippkoch4387]

Could you do purple, too?

[@gentlemansgazette]

Stay tuned! :) - Preston

[@waltski4375]

@@gentlemansgazette Hurrah!

[@JoseGomez-ys3zs]

@@gentlemansgazette And blue as well. Depends on a spectrum.

[@winnah2314]

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

[@lew8176]

winnah2314 yeah especially bold or darker pink looks great

[@hiphop90s98]

Killed it again with The Outfit Bro 👊🏽

[@r.douglas5695]

Great color combination👌🏻

[@dawnunited6946]

I better pick up me some pink I appreciate the advice

[@user-df8hl4zx2l]

I like to use it in combination with brown trousers and maybe a blue suit.

[@jeffbassin630]

What a great host you are!

[@johannsebastianbach5223]

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

[@johannsebastianbach5223]

@@E.Asinus r/cursedcomments

[@JeMappelleFrikandel]

What about a video on how to wear top hats at home?

[@justagerman140]

Please make a video on the history of walking canes and whether you can still use them today / how to bring 'em back.

[@5688gamble]

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!

[@Orlanzepol123]

You’ve put colors which I wouldn’t have thought they go well together

[@johnt2257]

I enjoyed watching

[@LB-kr5ku]

Can you guys do a video on affordable dress socks? I’m looking for new options that don’t cost $20/pair. Thanks!

[@haphaistos1]

Could you make a video about colours for people with red hair?

[@bobwilson8545]

Great video as always, it's not a colour I wear but more power to those men that do. Just a query, are you able to do anything about the pricing of your shipping from your store? I'd love to buy some accessories to support the channel but the shipping costs are horrendous! I know that's not your fault, I think your product prices are fair, not sure if there's a different carrier you could use? Anyway, keep up the great work bringing style back to men's wardrobes.

[@aesma-daeva]

This was a great video for me, as I am very interested in colour-matching pink and green with various shades of grey in my outfits.

[@fakereality96]

Honestly I'm not opposed to this move if done right. GG.

[@AllenLa4]

what do you think about maroon slacks with a pink shirt. have dark brown leather shoes and belt

[@carrfamily1986]

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.

[@frankgyori2740]

You present content with so much style. I like it.

[@chickgin1]

Preston is so cool his linen jacket doesn’t wrinkle!! But you scared me with that kid in the “this is a boy” picture; don’t do that, friend!! :D

[@BobTheHatKing]

I think lots of people saw it even though you didn’t mention it in the end: your tie also matches your pocket square

[@BobTheHatKing]

It might be a bit over the top but I have a pink suit that I bought for prom (which unfortunately arrived late)

[@gorgoths_ethos]

Preston did a good job, voice sounds nice, though he looks robotic. Maybe he is nervous or just not as relaxed. Good content. Thank You. Keep up the good work.

[@Celticelery]

For a more in-depth look at the gender coding of pink, check out The Origin Of Everything. Their episode is really good and has many historical photos.

[@andrew1212w]

Pale pink shirt with a light grey suit is ideal for the summer months. Nice video fellas keep up the good work! PS You have the best theme tune on KZbin.

[@martian9999]

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".

[@gentlemansgazette]

All good information, Martin. Red (and therefore pink) was associated with Mars, the Roman god of war--hence the red planet in our solar system bearing that name, also. Meanwhile, blue was commonly associated with the Virgin Mary. Many of these bits of trivia were in early drafts of the script, but we try to be concise. Thanks for watching and commenting! - Preston

[@marvindujardin463]

Thank you for the comment. Exactly what I thought!

[@theslomobroandmore2335]

What is a duster , is it any different from a trench coat?

[@johannsebastianbach5223]

I consider you my teacher:)

[@ZiaUddinAhmad]

Love the words from Clark Kent.

[@TheMaritimeHorror]

Looking to incorporate pink into my attire for a wedding I’m attending. My son will be wearing ping and my wife will be wearing a blue floral dress. Thinking off a pink shirt with a light grey/blue jacket and flora pocket square. Debating on white pants or matching the pants and the jacket.

[@DanielMartinez316]

How to combine a pink waistcoat?

[@r3tr0v27]

Nice

[@SimonWilliamsonhunting]

I thought you might enlarge on the origins of the term "in the pink". As a hunting man I know but will leave it to you. Nice channelBTW.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Our friends at Grammarist have the following to say (edited for clarity): "'In the pink' is an English idiom that means to be at the peak of health...dating back to the 1500s, when the word pink did not refer to a color. At that time, the word 'pink' referred to a certain type of flower called dianthus, called 'pinks' in the English vernacular (from earlier Danish). These flowers were considered the pinnacle of floral design, and so the word 'pink' came to mean anything that was the pinnacle of excellence...The word 'pink' to refer to a color was not used until the end of the 1700s, and not in general use until the 1800s." Thanks for watching and commenting! - Preston

[@the_9ent]

I like pink shirts and accessories 💖

[@DavakiDnD]

I'm colour blind and can't really tell the difference between purple and pink. Are pinks and purples of similar shade interchangeable in terms of colour matching or should I avoid them entirely?

[@Qubnomil]

Verr nice, how much?

[@countalma9800]

Very good video and very well presented too! Good job! Pink, indeed coordinates very well with gray, brown, and green. Those are very beautiful combinations. I really like Preston's outfit in this video. But it's time to order some made-to-measure shirts with smaller cuffs! The French cuffs on ready-to-wear shirts are too large for men with smaller wrists! Also, please get a few pairs of more elegant, higher end shoes! The shoes can't be cheap! PS Thanks for mentioning Brooks Brothers famous pink OCBD (you should've also mentioned that it was actually very popular with women in the 1940's-1960's), and of course The Great Gatsby. ;)

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thanks for your comments, Countalma, and for watching! - Preston

[@jg7088]

Thoughts on pink underwear?

[@jeffreyyehezkiel8259]

I first watch RMRS' video about why men should wear pink years ago and now i like wearing pink in my outfit. This video re confirms it.

[@shubhojitghosh69]

Pastel pink is my college shirt as my college do not allow casual clothing

[@prathmeshchourasiya7438]

2:20 I am buying a pink tie right now

[@Franxi]

Good video as always. Preston you should tailor your clothes. That sports jacket is way to big for you.

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

how about red?

[@sprcrzy110]

"And we're fairly confident you'll enjoy being...in the pink." Brilliant!

[@RizwanKler]

Cheers Preston informative vid & poor kid 🤘😁😂🤣👍

[@artmallory970]

Another great vid GG, here's a joke about pink - What type of flower would you have if everyone drove a pink car? A: A pink 'car-nation...'

[@eileenyip6107]

I like your pink necktie it is because that's look attractive with patterns that can act assorted colours that being look like more great prettier look floral.👍👔🌸

[@roberthoffhines5419]

I prefer "Light Red"

[@user-ux5lb6px7f]

Monstervision

[@tylernajera1318]

Dear, gentlemen's Gazette I'm a 14 year old that's going to start my freshman year in a few weeks and since January I've been getting into classic mens fashion and I've been wearing a suit everyday to school since but I have a problem about getting suits because I don't have money to get a new tailored suit and because of that I've been buying all of my suits and ties from goodwill and the suits I have don't fit me very well either like the sleeves are too long or there's too much room in back I've mentioned how I could take them to a tailor to get them altered for around 20 to 50 dollars but my mom says with that much money you might as well get a new suit but that's the problem i can't afford a new suit. It would be very helpful if you could give me any tips or advice or anything about that problem.

[@tylernajera1318]

@sirwhosews yeah I'm really considering that

[@PiranhaJaw22]

1:04 is that kid holding a whip?

[@marksshoereviews6028]

Didn’t Raphael say pink is an overrated colour? 🤔 I have a fair complexion so I prefer to wear pastel pink shirts. A subtle pink/white check or Prince of Wales shirt allows you to experiment with pink confidently as it’s a quite a blank canvas rather than the centrepiece of your outfit. Lavender is also an underrated shirt colour. A more ‘masculine’ pink (if you’re worried about that); it looks great with a navy suit.

[@nikogwaj1067]

He only said that about strong pinks on shirts :p

[@AMB666]

Basically, my skin is pink especially in summer.

[@Morgans_Sneaker_Room]

What color should i wear before getting hammered at an Applebee’s on a Tuesday?

[@jevonsiler3538]

Morgan Jones Wear a white tee and grey hat.

[@azisandwich]

Yes

[@justagerman140]

No

[@callumdoherty7204]

I can’t stop picturing the pink prison uniforms from Paddington 2...

[@julijakeit]

pink was all the rage in 18th century.

[@BobTheHatKing]

Only a real man can have the courage to wear pink

[@willisix2554]

Thats why i can and do

[@benjaminthorpe7990]

Real men embrace the colour pink

[@MindDezign]

Ive never had a desire to include pink .only light brown.

[@danliston6516]

I love wearing my pink shirt with my blue suit, it's literally the first suit I owned

[@RichMitch]

Can't go wrong with pink and blue. But what colour tie?

[@danliston6516]

@@RichMitch blue with pink stitching

[@RichMitch]

@@danliston6516 maybe a light yellow/vanilla on a very hot day?

[@benjaminharrisongray9079]

While I don't look down on it, personally I've found it unsuitable to my complexion and style. It's too loud, no matter how cotton candy light or strawberry dark it is.

[@GenX6887]

Every time I see a man or a boy wear pink, I know now that they're going old school after learning the history of the color.

[@michaelbell3952]

Pink is my favorite color, out side of red orange

[@user-oj3gb8nh2q]

I have a pink t-shirt.

[@Lycosa]

Yep. Pink. Confident/Real men can wear pink. If women can wear black, blue and brown, then why can't men wear pink, yellow and purple? Yep. I have a light/pastel pink+white striped pocket square. Want to get a pink button-up shirt some day.

[@gbxgbxgbx]

He's got that 30's mafia mobster crazy cold hitman look. Seems like he could execute someone in the meantime without a blink of an eye and then go back on about the color pink...

[@SveinKjerstad]

This video is a bit contradictive. In your video ’13 Most Over and Underrated Dress Shirts for Men’ you mention pink shirts as the first overrated dress shirt, if the purpose is to get attention. In your defence. You do talk more about pink in using it for accessories in this video though.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Very perceptive, Svein! Yes, you found the crucial difference in our message here: if a man's intent is simply to gain attention, doing so via the use of a pink shirt would be less creative than he might think, as pink shirts aren't so rare or unusual after all! But as a staple color no more unique than light blue or other pastels, pink certainly has its place. Thanks for watching and commenting! - Preston

[@monkeybanana9269]

According to history, color in the West used to be neutral and should really have stayed that way. After that era ended, pink at one point in time became the boy color and blue the girl color. After awhile, the two colors got switched. Now pink is associated with feminine and blue with masculinity. However, currently around the world, most men and boys wear pink and it's okay. Pink can be associated with masculinity because it resembles a faded red that is much bolder. And can represent power. Research it yourself and you'll find I am speaking truth. Really, color is just color. Some just need to get over it. Doesn't matter what gender wears it.

[@Biggun762]

I dont wear pink I wear "salmon" its salmon!! lol

[@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503]

Noooooo ... never. Only maybe shorts.

[@23rdFoot]

Pink was once considered too bold for women.

[@hanwenyap]

Raphael has sent his video bot to do his heavy lifting again