Pink in men fashion is – at least in Poland – controversial. Common opinion is that pink is “not for men”, “effeminate” and is used to manifest a different sexual orientation. But the truth is that pink is an established colour in men fashion in men fashion since ‘70 – ‘80 (even in some conservative countries).
Today pink colour is commonly used in a lot of men collections and it is hardly controversial in Weastern Europe. I will even dare to say that pink is being more appreciated in formal wear than in casual. Pink formal shirts are as popular as traditional blue ones. We can find pink formal propositions in collections of such conservative brands as: Charles Tyrwhitt, Thomas Pink, TM Lewin.
Unfortunately mental barriers in Pole heads are so strong that in my opinion pink formal wear will not become so popular as in Great Britain for example. I can think only about two examples of Polish politics wearing pink – Janusz Palikot and former president Aleksander Kwasniewski. Unfortunately the second one has switched to blue shirts.
Pink can be without doubts a very original & male colour at the same time. In Poland strong character is the key – only self confident men should wear it.
Bellow I have shown what pink elements can be safely added to your wardrobe: classic shirts, linen shirts, ties with pink applications, polo shirts, socks, sweaters. More risky are: trousers, shorts, jackets, shoes and underwear. Personally I would recommend to include only one pink element in your outfit. Mixing pink with pink is not an easy task.
