tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post6879929866956696111..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: In the PinkPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-72647117428645421722012-07-05T00:52:38.945-04:002012-07-05T00:52:38.945-04:00Color symbolism:
Luesher color test (supposed t...Color symbolism: <br /><br />Luesher color test (supposed to be a German name with an umlaut) old stuff I saw in a mildewed paperback and now online. http://www.colorquiz.com <br /><br />Dewey Sadka's (Atlanta) http://www.deweycolorsystem.com and he has books out as well.<br /><br />I hated pink when I was a little girl, because I felt it was being shoved down my throat. Now that I'm grown, I'm more comfortable with it.<br /><br />Most people look great in some shade of pink or peach. The trick is figuring out which shade flatters your complexion.<br /><br />One of my male coworkers was complaining. He has a baby girl on the way, and he says every darn thing his wife bought for the baby is pink. He's SICK of it. I predict the baby girl will be sick of it as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22811278598337835962012-07-01T12:16:58.736-04:002012-07-01T12:16:58.736-04:00I grew up with the whole 'pink for girls, blue...I grew up with the whole 'pink for girls, blue for boys' thing. When I was young, my mom foisted pink on me, which I hated. I was decidely a tom boy and hated all things girly when I was young. I have only been wearing pink, myself, for a couple of years now (I'm 48). <br />I have only seen two men in my life sport pink. One was a guy I was dating in my early 20s, who was pretty macho. He showed up to a date in a pink button down and it really impressed me, how comfortable he was with himself. Very appealing!wundermaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08994698941156818418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9353376554789110882012-06-30T18:15:09.244-04:002012-06-30T18:15:09.244-04:00One of the things I love about my husband is that ...One of the things I love about my husband is that he will wear a pink or lavender shirt. They're great colors on him. <br /><br />One of my nephews liked pink and his father really quashed it - and it made me sad that he wasn't allowed to like a color that he truly liked.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-20403484571949445942012-06-29T01:33:46.778-04:002012-06-29T01:33:46.778-04:00Actually, pink shirts were very much in fashion (a...Actually, pink shirts were very much in fashion (at least over here, in the Netherlands) a few years ago.<br />And of course (didn't any of the other commenters mention this??) the 'pink is for girls' rule isn't as old as we often tend to think. Centuries ago, blue was for women, red for men. The theory was that red was powerful and active, while blue was quiet and passive. If these colours were used mixed with white (which was sometimes done for children), the usual gender division would still apply. Than, as now, rules weren't set in stone and inviduals might deviate but in general, pink was for boys (there's even a story about the Belgian monarchy in the 19th century: the king and queen were expecting a much-anticipated first child and had the baby's room hopefully decorated in pink, only to be disappointed when the child turned out to be a girl...)<br />'Pink for girls' only became a 'rule' after the Second World War, and especially in the 1950'sLaurianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602295642057814667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-79966871042988747372012-06-28T18:48:04.771-04:002012-06-28T18:48:04.771-04:00I love that video. I have never assigned colours, ...I love that video. I have never assigned colours, jobs, feelings, subjects or anything to gender. I never remember, when I was young thinking "girls don't do this or that because they are girls" and visa versa for boys. That's why my excitement was doubled when I discovered sewing blogs and then the double joy that boys/men sew too! Funny or maybe not, but my father (father to 5 girls) always said "girls don't do that!" maybe that's why!Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-39138344536321211362012-06-28T13:25:29.255-04:002012-06-28T13:25:29.255-04:00You are still inspiring me! Keep those updates co...You are still inspiring me! Keep those updates coming! Your lavender shorts turned out so great! The length is perfect! Love the care and time you put into your clothing. Cheers!sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16547547928303376388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-36324567746814440522012-06-28T13:25:02.176-04:002012-06-28T13:25:02.176-04:00You are still inspiring me! Keep those updates co...You are still inspiring me! Keep those updates coming! Your lavender shorts turned out so great! The length is perfect! Love the care and time you put into your clothing. Cheers!sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16547547928303376388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17679214599215235632012-06-28T13:02:08.776-04:002012-06-28T13:02:08.776-04:00boocat: When I was a girl, everything they got me ...boocat: When I was a girl, everything they got me was pink. I detested pink. I would sneer "stinky pink" each time a new dress was produced. I wanted RED!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-53044171421911194512012-06-28T11:02:10.037-04:002012-06-28T11:02:10.037-04:00There is a very funny series of books by Alexander...There is a very funny series of books by Alexander McCall Smith where a little boy (Bertie) is forced to wear pink pants and has a pink room because his mother doesn't want to steriotype him. He hates pink and is embarassed to have other boys over. All he wants to do is fit in with the other boys. I think all colors are fine, but pink does seem to be a color boys are teased about.VictoriaRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-1717200599706489232012-06-28T10:44:22.995-04:002012-06-28T10:44:22.995-04:00I agree on the peer pressure comment. As sweet as ...I agree on the peer pressure comment. As sweet as he would look in it, my 7 year-old son would rather DIE than wear, or even TOUCH anything pink. I think that's a shame, but those boys can really be tough on each other, for ANYTHING they consider feminine! Among my 10 year old daughter's peers, they have NO requirement to be feminine - not with hair, clothing, colors, interests... anything. I hope that just comes with maturity, and my son's group will get there, too.mimi jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046101113822427313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-4669931115839590782012-06-28T09:38:29.597-04:002012-06-28T09:38:29.597-04:00When my son was born 5 weeks early we had hardly a...When my son was born 5 weeks early we had hardly any clothes ready for him. My partner's aunt had been "sure" he would be a girl and had bought us some very sweet girl's outfits, so he wore these a lot in hospital. I thought the soft pink jersey top and pants were gorgeous on him, and I knew that in the old days pink had been a "manly" colour (and a friend told me pink was the boys colour in Korea) - but the nursing staff got very confused :-). These days both my now 7 yo son and 5 yo daughter like all colours, but my son won't wear colours his friends would tease him about (pink or purple), and my daughter feels some pressure from her childcare friends to wear a lot of pink and purple. Peer group pressure is significant!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-50033045663979611572012-06-28T09:13:41.547-04:002012-06-28T09:13:41.547-04:00Glad you have control over shoulder sleeves...thos...Glad you have control over shoulder sleeves...those always seem to be my weakest (ugliest)areas due to the many layers of fabric involved.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905677397173083032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-72669813117021713972012-06-28T09:06:39.514-04:002012-06-28T09:06:39.514-04:00I forgot to say - another wonderful job on the shi...I forgot to say - another wonderful job on the shirt and short.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-665857754720025502012-06-28T09:05:26.889-04:002012-06-28T09:05:26.889-04:00Personally, I think the "pink for girls, blue...Personally, I think the "pink for girls, blue for boys" is silly. That said, neither the DH or DS will wear pink, lavender or any other pastel color with the exceptions of blue, tan, and gray. Will not even consider it. There are certain colors I don't wear, but that's because I look ill or worse in them.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-34701849721097380312012-06-28T06:59:34.221-04:002012-06-28T06:59:34.221-04:00I think I will try your French seams for the sleev...I think I will try your French seams for the sleeve and body on my next shirt. I'm kinda sorry the epaulettes didn't make the cut, but I've been out on the safari limb for months now. As always, it's looking great!Mainelydadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05718855427399616514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-33086711639519340912012-06-28T04:53:25.043-04:002012-06-28T04:53:25.043-04:00Hey it looks nice...Hey it looks nice...StefanVerrillhttp://www.deoveritas.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-76780374124259814402012-06-28T03:08:48.391-04:002012-06-28T03:08:48.391-04:00I only like primary colors so pink and lavender ar...I only like primary colors so pink and lavender are pretty much out of the picture. However, there was a local trend five or six years ago : baby pink, very tight tees were all the rage among sporty young men, usually worn with white sneakers, a huge amount of hairgel and a whole lot of attitude (mmmh, yeah, we're far away from your tasteful linen shirt). <br /><br />I think that little boys' clothes are drab because some fathers don't want their sons to be caught in even remotely "girly" clothes.Rosehttp://rosemiracles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-54698370761516169302012-06-28T02:43:55.325-04:002012-06-28T02:43:55.325-04:00I'm American but live just outside of Milan, I...I'm American but live just outside of Milan, Italy. I am apalled at the bias here (not as strong IN Milan as surrounding cities). I wanted to get some sneakers for our 5 yr old and counted 30 pairs at the store which were pink (or a combo with pink), and there was pretty much no other choice. So great to shop for kid clothes in the US whenever I go back! It's mostly on kids' clothes.Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69393340347474831152012-06-28T02:40:23.755-04:002012-06-28T02:40:23.755-04:00I love all colors, and love pink. It just looks s...I love all colors, and love pink. It just looks so crisp on men or women. I know in Asia the men wear pink. Our son who we adopted from China was wearing pink in his photograph. It is a color that is favored by different cultures.<br /><br />JosetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-78207905107165501772012-06-27T22:41:33.755-04:002012-06-27T22:41:33.755-04:00P.S., Peter:
If you do not wear this new shirt wi...P.S., Peter:<br /><br />If you do not wear this new shirt with your <i>toile de Jouy</i> pants, I will be very disappointed!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14179527486369159565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-90690892342893245142012-06-27T22:04:09.405-04:002012-06-27T22:04:09.405-04:00For me, pink on a man is the color that says, &quo...For me, pink on a man is the color that says, "I could not possibly in the least care what you think, if indeed you do think, which I very much doubt." <br /><br />I love a pink pinpoint Oxford cloth shirt, particularly in a very conservative environment. You can see the Neanderthal-minded blowing little fuses in their heads.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14179527486369159565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-91202421230690755552012-06-27T21:26:00.364-04:002012-06-27T21:26:00.364-04:00The linen, the color, and your fine sewing skills,...The linen, the color, and your fine sewing skills, all add up to a winning garment. <br /><br />The shirttail hem is brilliant, whether tucked or untucked. <br /><br />As always, beyond impressed with what you create.Testosteronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-18274775396203251922012-06-27T21:22:34.120-04:002012-06-27T21:22:34.120-04:00Love love the shorts! A total winner!
Pink shirt...Love love the shorts! A total winner!<br /><br />Pink shirts have always been a fave. You're on a roll.Ubanitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-73971028971268980912012-06-27T20:33:22.451-04:002012-06-27T20:33:22.451-04:00Are you walking a Lundehund in that photo? You own...Are you walking a Lundehund in that photo? You own a Lundehund?? If I'm seeing that right, that's AWESOME!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-36670286450137050622012-06-27T20:20:44.904-04:002012-06-27T20:20:44.904-04:00Remember the 80s when men were suddenly sporting p...Remember the 80s when men were suddenly sporting pink or lemon linen blazers with the sleeves pushed up like Don Johnson in Miami Vice? Pastels look great on men and I agree with you about not assigning gender to colour. Your pink shirt is lovely and I'm glad you left off the epaulettes. They may have taken it too far into safari suit land. I love marysews husband's saying 'real men wear whatever the hell they want'. I'm going to use that!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.com