I grew up as a twin. To make things easier, lots of parents “colour code” their kids to be able to differentiate between them. My sister was always dressed in blues and purples, while I got all of the pink and red clothes. In every single picture I have of me as a kid, I’m dressed in different shades of pink. I was always resentful that I had to wear girly colours, and felt like I was trapped in a more girlish persona that I had to maintain as a result: be polite at the dinner table, wear dresses, have long hair, don’t swear. This is something that I’ve kept in mind for virtually my whole life.
The thing about pink? I’ve learned that I actually love the colour. It’s probably the colour I wear the most right now (other than black, because it’s so flattering). I’ve even dyed my hair pink a couple of times! I think it’s a super fun and surprisingly versatile colour. Pink can be sweet, alternative, or edgy. It can go with a large variety of pieces, and comes in so many different hues that there’s a shade of pink for everyone. I just hated the fact that pink was associated with femininity, and didn’t allow myself to see it for what it is: a really gorgeous colour that’s super flattering on everyone and shouldn’t be gendered.
