Brave or Insane? Pink Hoodie with Pink Kilt Hose and Marine Tartan....

**bluebonnet** · 21st December 13, 10:48 PM

Pink, up until the 1920s was considered a male colour - due to the red base. Blue was often associated with females as it was a "dainty" colour and was connected to the robes of Mary. The gender assignment of blue and pink didn't happen until after WWII. I'd wear pink and if anyone asks, tell them you are rocking a colour that in this day and age should not have a gender bias to it... ;)

(as an aside, did you know that out of all the services in the US, only female Marines are allowed to wear nail polish? It has to be red to match the red piping on their dress uniforms.)

**ASinclair** · 22nd December 13, 08:16 AM

Just go for it! (And we do want to see the pictures.)

**cck** · 23rd December 13, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

They ...don't look ...like the same shade ...of pink. To me it would depend largely on their "pinkness." (I think I just invented a word.)

"Pinkitude?"

The hoodie looks more like "salmon" to me. An interesting clash with the pink, making even more of a statement.

**McElmurry** · 25th December 13, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

They ...don't look ...like the same shade ...of pink. To me it would depend largely on their "pinkness." (I think I just invented a word.)

"Pinkitude?"

Yes, like kilts in general, the right pinkitude will carry the day.

8aacd71b9113815197414426b55f196f74aeb52a_m.jpg

**nagod** · 26th December 13, 10:16 AM

im sure its been noted that its shown on a display form for women.

**Riverkilt** · 26th December 13, 11:34 AM

Aye, noted that. But sizes are generic adult sizes... So far, have not gotten up the brass to order one....

**McElmurry** · 26th December 13, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by cck

The hoodie looks more like "salmon" to me. An interesting clash with the pink, making even more of a statement.

I was thinking it was more like peach.

**sydnie7** · 26th December 13, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Aye, noted that. But sizes are generic adult sizes... So far, have not gotten up the brass to order one....

Ron, when you say "brass" are you referring to coinage or.....?

**OC Richard** · 13th January 14, 05:28 AM

I play pipes every year for a big cancer event and I've not yet got anything pink to wear as part of my kit. I should fix that! A pink shirt and tie at least.

I've seen a pink version of the Marine's MARPAT camouflage in hats, jackets, and backpacks. Can't recall seeing a kilt in it, but there probably are such.

**creagdhubh** · 13th January 14, 07:27 AM

Looks like more of a peach hue to me and quite obviously for a female Marine, Marine spouse, or a female Marine veteran to wear. As a Marine myself, I'm sorry, but you just don't see male Marines wearing a hoodie in this colour. Pink hose, pink collared shirts, pink ties, etc...now, that's a whole different topic!

Semper Fi,