IS PINK JUST FOR GIRLS AND BARBIE DOLLS?... Absolutely not!

• The Hatista
• Colour Post
• January 12th 2024 / Updated: January 2nd 2026

From the palest oyster blush to darkest dusty hues, pink has definitely had a makeover. Those who fear pink is too girlie and only works on Barbie – now have a wealth of options that can work for them. Pink is a colour that you typically only see the "Girliest" of Girls wearing. It’s Barbies colour, and most have only ever experimented with, in very small quantities. since our tenth birthday. Consider your outfit for the races or friends weddings well though, and pink isn't so difficult to work with after all. There is a shade of pink for everyone and can be used to express so many styles, and attitudes. Oyster Pink, Blush Pink, Baby pink, Pirouette Pink, Ballet Slipper Pink, Barbie pink, Raspberry Sorbet, Rose Pink, Bubblegum Pink, Candy Pink, Fuchsia Pink, Hot Pink, Champagne Pink, Tranquil Pink, Ultra pink, watermelon pink...... and who can forget Rose Quartz. Pink can be the most girlie of colours for sure, but don't forget it's a colour Punks adopted to. It can signify very different styles of femininity – from sweet and innocent to sexy, edgy and even rebellious.

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Where to Find:

The Hat is: Etsy. Click for Hat (International).
The Dress is: Damsel in a Dress. Click for Dress (UK).
Eyeshadow: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Eyeshadow (USA).
Tinted Lip Balm: Givenchy. Click for Lippy (USA).
Bag: Marni. Click for Bag (International).
Shoes: Malone Souliers. Click for Shoes (USA).
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Varnish.

Sleek Lines - No Bows, Sequins or Appliqué Please

To avoid looking baby doll, keep it fuss-free. Stay away from excessive bows, sequins and heavy appliqué. Stick to streamlined, silhouette-enhancing dresses, with slick tailoring and fitted waists. Avoid anything unstructured or you’ll be in blancmange territory.

Pair with other colours as head to toe pink still pushes the boundaries. Navy, Burgundy, Plum, and Greys are ideal companions.

One of the best grown up combos for Pink, is Navy. Whether your style is fashion-forward or classic, you can't go wrong with this colour combo. Super pretty outfit for either a day at the races, or a Mother of the Bride.

Pink for Winter Weddings / Mother of the Bride or Racing

Think pink is only for Summer? Can't bear to wait 6 months before wearing your favourite colour again? There are pinks that are just as suitable for Winter Weddings too.

Soft Pinks, Dusty Pink and Blush Pink. The nude pinks pair fabulous with popular winter hues like Deep Grey, Navy, or Burgundy.

Fun and Optimistic with Green

Hear the suggestion of Green and Pink and your first instinct might be - “Really?”. But yes, this combination happens all the time in nature. Nature never gets its colours wrong. Of all the colour pairings for Green, this Pink is the freshest and most joyous.

Colours are often responsible for the way we feel. Choose this combination for your friends wedding, or day at the races, and you’re guaranteed a playful day.

Worn with Darker Bold Graphic Prints

I adore the below outfit for a day at the races. An A Line skirt or Dress in a Bold Floral print or lace is perfect for a day at the races, and in a pattern that also features darker shades, you can bring those colours in to darken the outfit in other pieces too, like the shoes or jacket if you wish (a little afraid to wear to much pastel).

I've kept the headpiece, shoes and bag in the pastel and candy pink tones, but you could go with the darker hues from the dress for an equally stunning outfit.

Bold Florals on White or Pastels

Work with all the boldest florals prints that are also on Trend right now.

The Fitted Floral Sachi & Babi Noir Dress below with beautiful wavy panelled mid section, has a very grown up shape. For my customer that had this dress for Royal Ascot, I arranged the White Wavy Slice to mirror the waist line. We then picked out other fun playful shades for the bag and shoes, giving the outfit depth and playfulness rather than “Sweet Baby Girl.” This outfit demonstrates you can do grown up pink, with playful flair.

Purple and Fuschia - As Nature Intended

If you want advice on what colours compliment each other best, then the best person to ask is Mother Nature. She always gives an honest answer and never get's in wrong.

Fuchsia's of the most common varieties (Tom Thumb etc) are exactly this colour combo of Fuchsia and Ultra Violet Purple, and no one can argue they are not perfect for each other.

Two Trends, One Outfit

I love the fashion-forward combination of a futuristic metallic with candy pink, for friends and family attending weddings.

The metallic trend is going nowhere fast, but no one wants to go over board with their metallics anymore than they do their pinks (unless you're the bridesmaids under strict instruction to do so!). With both Pinks and metallics being so on trend currently, and with neither being something you want to wear head-to-toe, worn half and half is a marriage made in heaven.

Some Other Fabulous Pink I've found for you:

Below is a Gallery of other Internet Finds for adding this Pretty Hue to your wardrobe in all seasons.