Regular readers of the site have long known that the Pantone Institute named the main color of 2016 as shade 13-1520 or, if you’re not being clever, rose quartz.
However, pink is a controversial color, especially when it comes to wardrobe adult woman. For example, Alexander Vasiliev in one of the episodes of the program “Fashionable Sentence” stated that only little girls can afford a pink total look; young ladies who have reached the age of 12 must forget about pink once and for all. Is it so? Let's find out!
With all due respect to maestro Vasiliev, the question “why can’t you wear a pink total look after 12 years?”, in most cases, remains unanswered, but any color in a huge palette of colors is just a color! It cannot be good, bad, successful or unsuccessful. Color manifests itself when surrounded by other participants in the outfit: accessories, shoes, makeup, hairstyle, composition of things and many other nuances. Why did pink deserve such categorical judgments?
However, an impartial review of most folk outfits in pink tones leads to disappointing conclusions: adult women in Peppa Pig outfits really look ambiguous, and you can’t always immediately answer the question: what’s wrong with these images?
The mind immediately gives out the most understandable cliché - you can’t wear pink after 12, (otherwise you’ll turn into a pumpkin!), it’s ridiculous, vulgar and completely inappropriate for your age!
However, if fashion designers create entire collections in pink tones for adult women, and a world-famous color expert calls pink the shade of the year, then perhaps it’s worth giving pink a chance and at least trying to look at it from a different angle?
The mystery of pink
The main difficulty of pink is that, like red, it has the properties of an amplifier. But if red emphasizes and multiplies character traits: dark color hair will look even darker and more dramatic in a duet with a red scarf, an attractive girl in a red dress may seem too sexy, and “ Gray mouse” in clothes of bright red color will be completely “lost”, then pink enhances the shortcomings. Everything, and even those you didn’t know about!
Ungroomed hair and skin, cheap fabric, poor fit of the item, poor posture, bad shoes, excessive thinness or weight, inappropriate accessories, poorly cut clothes - the list can be endless, any flaw will be greatly enhanced by the color pink!
But not everything is as bad as it might seem: the good news is that modern fashion favors pink. The words of Alexander Vasiliev mentioned at the beginning of the article were spoken by him in December 2014, when pink was not yet so popular. Nowadays, Vasilyev, criticizing domestic pop stars, is very loyal to pink total looks, occasionally adding that dark/rich shades of pink are more suitable for brunettes, light shades for blondes, and so on in the same spirit.
And fashionistas today perceive pink less categorically: the abundance of pink in the collections of famous fashion designers and brands, the popularity of pink among fashion bloggers has increased observation and neutral perception, which, however, does not negate the insidious properties of this color.
Who should wear pink?
Christian Dior, nicknamed by his contemporaries “the dictator with suede gloves” for his uncompromisingly strict attitude towards women, was very fond of using pink in his collections. Every woman who decides to try on an outfit in pink tones should evaluate herself with such a “dictatorial” look and, believe me, in in this case This is not a question of complexes or self-doubt, but a moment of adequate assessment of one’s initial data.
The figure, the condition of the hair and skin, the desire to do makeup and hairstyle or, conversely, the lack thereof - everything can affect the final result. This does not mean at all that all slender women have been given the green light to use pink in their wardrobes, but the strictest ban has been imposed on all women, far from it! Girls with curvy figures can also wear pink, but on condition that the style of the dress or suit matches the characteristics of the figure, and the figure itself maintains harmonious proportions.
Examples of looks in pink tones for a full figure
All girls have neat hairstyles, makeup and carefully selected accessories
And here is an example of an unsuccessful pink on a full figure: too dark a shade for a brunette + pink enhances the fullness/lack of waist
There is an opinion that dark pink shades are suitable for brunettes and brown-haired women, but in reality the combination of dark pink with black (in this case hair) creates an overloaded and even vulgar image. The degree of vulgarity will be higher, the darker and more saturated the pink color used in the outfit.
To avoid too strong color contrast, it is better not to combine pink and black in one look at all and choose pink colors of medium lightness and brightness for dark hair.
Which pink to wear?
The shade of pink is as important as general form clothing, its style and quality of workmanship. So dark colors pink - fuchsia and the like are more suitable for slender women with light brown/caramel hair, medium-light pink is more universal and acceptable for both light-skinned blondes and brunettes with a dark skin tone, and light pink, bleached colors can be worn by everyone without exceptions.
Medium light pink suits both brunettes and blondes
What to combine pink with in your look?
The companion colors of pink should ideally match the selected shade in lightness and brightness, or be lighter than other members of the outfit. It is advisable to avoid combinations of any shades of pink with black and select tones of gray, blue, green, red or brown that are equal in lightness.
If you can’t live without black, then it’s better to choose light, pastel shades of pink for an ensemble with it.
Popular this season, shoes and accessories in mirrored silver, gold and other metallic colors are a perfect match for clothes in pink tones.
An ideal fit and quality of tailoring are the alpha and omega of any successful outfit, but, as has been said more than once, if clothes of other colors can smooth out a low-grade fit, then pink will mercilessly trumpet this mistake to everyone! This also includes: the quality of stitching and finishing of pink items, the cost of fabric and accessories, and general state clothes. If the stitches are crooked, the fabric is cheap, the model is overly decorated with frills, rhinestones, and even wrinkles at the slightest touch - then even a thousand times you will be young and slender, the image will turn out to be vulgar and cheap.
The things are expensive, but the image... is very much for everyone
Pink requires a laconic design, a clear cut, neat hair and makeup, modern shoes and discreet accessories. Only in this design the image in pink tones will turn out stylish, and not vulgar or vulgar.
On the left, a hairstyle that is too careless for a pink coat, on the right, babylons filled with varnish and outdated makeup - both are equally bad
So:
- try to avoid dark and rich shades of pink (fuchsia and the like) if you are a brunette or are far from a model figure. Dark shades of pink strongly emphasize fullness, and also look too contrasting in a duet with black, making the image vulgar. Exception: sporty style, but pink should be very dosed: stripes, blotches, etc.
- pink is very picky about appearance. Neat (but not fancy) hair and makeup are a must for a pink look.
- In order not to make a mistake with shades, try to pair colors with pink that are close in lightness and saturation
- it is better to combine black with light shades of pink, this way you will avoid strong contrast, which can be very insidious
- for a full figure, light and medium shades of pink are suitable
- the quality of things in pink tones is one of the main conditions for a successful image
- avoid active decor on pink things
However, modern fashion has become less demanding and conservative, so experiment and be trendy!
“It's good to be a girl in a pink coat. Maybe not in pink, but it’s not the same.” This simple humorous poem, which began to “walk” on the Internet about 10-15 years ago, would sound more correct today if the word “girl” was replaced with the word “boy”. This is exactly what British fashion designers think. Thus, the men's fall-winter 2015-2016 collection from one of famous brands At London Fashion Week, she offered men clothes in exclusively pink tones. Only sometimes it was allowed to dilute them with black. Colors ranging from purple to pale pink, the collection featured fur coats, boots, scarves, some clothes on models for which names probably have not yet been invented, hats, all kinds of accessories, and so on. Many called the collection shocking.
In fact, pink has been taking over the male part of the planet for a long time. Thus, the manager of a New York store opened by British designer Paul Smith claims that gender barriers have long been destroyed, including in color. In his men's clothing store - great amount pink models.
In the spring of 2016, the famous fashion houses Etro (Italy), Hugo Boss (Germany), Tommy Hilfiger (USA) filled their collections of men's clothing, the spectrum of which varies from delicate pastel colors to poisonous fuchsia. Pringle of Scotland, a well-known knitwear manufacturer in Scotland, dressed a man in a pink shirt and pink shoes, the color of which resembled strawberries and cream, during a fashion show.
- One should hardly be surprised by such trends in today’s rather gloomy world. People want to feel happy, says Peter Nyhan, manager of the men's clothing department at the London department store Harrods. He is also echoed by a Londoner of Indian origin, Hardeep Singh Kohli, whose age has not yet reached the forty-year mark. According to him, men simply stopped putting up with a situation where they have a much smaller choice of clothing than women. Hardy himself happily chose a pink sweater to match the color of his new turban.
A case in point is Chris Cromie-Hawk, a management consultant from the UK. On the eve of his 50th birthday, he not only bought pink shirts and ties for himself, but also decided to take such brave steps as general massage, facial massage, manicure and haircut from a fashionable stylist. He explained the changes in his image very succinctly: “I try not to become boring.”
Experts from the American company Pantone note that in last years More and more men are trying to buy bubblegum-colored sneakers and pink iPhones. Pink accessories are increasingly appearing in their clothes. According to the firm's psychologists, this is the answer to all global upheavals and military conflicts. At first, American psychologists say, this color was adopted by women. After World War II, and then Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, he became an attempt to isolate himself from militaristic horrors - this is how Barbie appeared in all pink. And after it, a culture of men's polyester suits arose. Americans consider the appearance of Paris Hilton in a pink teddy suit on a pink Bentley to be a triumph of pink.
To support their idea, Americans cite the example of the peoples of Africa. Thus, in one of its poorest countries, Congo, men wear clothes in the most cheerful colors, including pink. Probably, in this way they are also trying to psychologically isolate themselves, at least for a while, from the continuous internecine wars on the continent.
Psychologist Olga Stadnitskaya explains the love for pink in men in a completely different way. She recalls that among Christians, red was traditionally a masculine color. It is no coincidence that the robes of Catholic priests are red. But the Virgin Mary, on the contrary, was often depicted in blue-blue clothes. Accordingly, the colors were formally assigned by gender: boys – red, girls – blue. An inversion occurred after the First World War, when many countries chose blue as the color of their military uniform. Together with the traditionally blue clothes of sailors, this color became a “boyish” color. And the girls chose the least aggressive shade of red – pink.
In Russia, boys were given blue and girls were given red at the legislative level long before the First World War. By decree of Emperor Paul I at the end of the 18th century, all newborns of the imperial family were awarded the highest Russian order. From birth, girls acquired the title of Grand Duchesses and received the Order of St. Catherine with a red moire ribbon, and the little Grand Dukes were given the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called - with a blue one. Gradually, this tradition began to capture all segments of the population. It is clear that no one awarded orders or titles there, but they tried to dress boys in blue, and girls in red and pink. Echoes of this are still alive - just look at the babies who are carried out of the maternity hospital upon discharge. By the color of the ribbon on the blanket you can immediately determine the gender of the newborn.
Olga Stadnitskaya argues that the original distribution of colors among Christians (male - red, and female - blue) is more justified from a psychological point of view. Red is the color of aggression. Its owner declares his primacy, his sexuality, and strength. These qualities are traditionally masculine. And blue and cyan are the color of the sky, water, which is considered the feminine element, as it brings peace and tranquility. The psychologist suggests observing boys who have toys of various colors laid out in front of them. You can be sure, Olga Stadnitskaya assures, that hands will immediately reach for the red fire truck, and not the yellow tower crane. And only when the car gets boring will the baby turn his attention to other objects.
From this point of view, psychologists argue that men still remain faithful to the color red, but in modern world soften it by replacing it with pink. Thus, pink on a man is quite natural.
British lawyers and bankers have favored pink shirts for decades. Companies such as Brooks Brothers and Ralph Lauren have adapted to their needs. Pink shirts form the basis of their style. Men's shirts of this color became even more widespread when in the eighties of the last century they became the signature clothing of university teachers in Britain. Where this tradition is still preserved, you can often see pink trousers on men.
World celebrities also dictate the fashion for pink. For example, English football star David Beckham is captured in photographs famous photographers in pink. Rocker Mick Jagger and rapper Camron posed in clothes of the same color.
Specialists from the “Together Against Breast Cancer” center set out to find out what color of clothing men and women prefer. The survey they conducted in different countries, showed that almost every second man named pink among the colors that he likes, and many added that they have pink things in their wardrobe. The majority of these turned out to be in the same Great Britain - 67 percent. But it is also interesting that 63 percent of all women surveyed not only named pink among their favorite colors, but also admitted that they would like to see clothes of this shade on their favorite men. A quarter of all girls aged 16 to 24 surveyed prefer to see their lover in pink trousers.
The general opinion was very accurately expressed by 34-year-old Los Angeles resident and mother of two children Heather McLaughlin: “On the right man pink looks great. But if there's something wrong with a man, pink looks like an unfortunate mistake."
Pityriasis rosea is a common dermatological disease that occurs in people of different ages and genders. The pathology is caused by a fungal infection, and therefore requires complex and long-term treatment. How does it manifest and is it contagious? pityriasis rosea?
Doctors call this pathology Zhiber's deprivation. At the beginning of the development of the disease, a large red spot appears, which is considered maternal. Within a few days, small pinkish rashes begin to fall off.
Atypical forms
The course of lichen is standard, but sometimes doctors encounter atypical types of this pathology. They differ from each other in the nature of the rashes and form first on the face and neck. These types include forms:
- Urticarial. Characterized by the appearance of blisters that form suddenly due to swelling skin. They contain liquid inside, and the rash is pink in appearance. Such rashes go away without leaving a trace.
- Vesicular. It is characterized by the appearance of blisters with serous contents on the skin. If a virus penetrates them, pus forms inside.
- Papular. It is characterized by the formation of papules, which rise slightly above the surface of the integument. After disappearing, spots remain in their place.
Reasons for development
Scientists have not yet fully figured out why pityriasis pink appears on the skin. The main reason this is considered weakening immune system, which occurs due to any diseases and external influences.
There are factors that can trigger the development skin pathology. Among them:
- Hypothermia of the body.
- Infectious pathologies.
- Allergic reaction.
- Substance metabolism failure.
- Insect bites.
- Psycho-emotional stress, stress.
- Hormonal imbalance.
- Aggressive influence on the skin from the outside.
- Vitamin deficiency in the body.
The reasons may be different; even during the diagnostic process, doctors are not always able to find out why a person has contracted skin fungus.
How do the symptoms appear?
The first signs of pathology often appear immediately after a cold or flu. A spot forms on the body. It is large in size and pink in color. Scales appear on the surface of the rash. After they leave, the center of the plaque becomes yellowish, and a reddish rim appears at the edges.
Over time, new rashes begin to form next to the main spot. They are small, but outwardly similar to the mother's plaque. If left untreated, the rash will spread throughout the body. Apart from spots, no symptoms arise. Patients do not complain of itching or burning, which accompany other dermatological pathologies.
Is the disease dangerous?
Pityriasis rosea is contagious, but it is not considered dangerous disease, since it in itself does not pose a danger to the health and life of the patient. In rare cases, adverse effects occur. They are connected with the fact that the person did not treat the disease correctly; the spots were often subjected to friction and excessive washing.
Due to these reasons, lichen can develop into another dermatological pathology: eczema, folliculitis, impetigo, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to treat the disease, strictly following all the recommendations of the attending physician, and not self-medicate.
Is it possible to get infected?
Patients often ask their doctors whether pityriasis rosea is transmitted? Doctors answer this question positively. Infection occurs infrequently: the infection is transmitted to a person if he has reduced immunity.
There are several ways you can become infected with pityriasis rosea:
- Direct contact. This includes touch, be it a kiss or a handshake.
- Through things intended for personal use: towel, comb, bed linen.
- Through objects used in public places: a door handle, handrails on a minibus.
Preventive measures
Pityriasis rosea - unpleasant disease, which is better to warn. To prevent the occurrence of this skin disease, it is recommended to strengthen the immune system. Required to lead healthy image life, exercise, eat rationally, take vitamins.
You also need to give up smoking and frequent alcohol consumption: bad habits contribute to the weakening of protective immune forces. To prevent the development of pink lichen, you need to avoid exposing your body to hypothermia and keep your skin clean.
Needs timely treatment infectious diseases, avoid stressful situations and psycho-emotional stress.
So, the answer to the question is pityriasis rosea transmitted from person to person? positive, so you should avoid contact with infected people. The pathology is not difficult to cure, but therapy should begin after the first rash appears on the skin. The more advanced the disease, the longer the fight against it takes.
Pityriasis rosea: Video
Ringworm is a skin disease infectious nature. It is very easy to become infected with it through household items and direct contact with a carrier of the infection. In order not to find out from your own experience how dangerous lichen is, if suspicious, numerous spots appear on the body, you need to consult a doctor.
Ringworm can develop according to various reasons. But a person with a weakened immune system is most susceptible to this disease. You can get sick at any age.
Types and danger to humans
There are many varieties of fungi and viruses that cause lichen. The classification distinguishes 5 types skin infection, which differs in the type of pathogen and the nature of the development of the clinical picture.
The following varieties of lichen have been identified:
- . Microorganisms Trichophytons penetrate through the pores of the skin and begin to actively multiply. When their population reaches its peak, they damage the upper and deep part of the epidermis and hair. The period from infection to the onset of symptoms lasts 5-10 days. For girls main danger- This is the transformation of the disease into a chronic form after puberty. Boys, after growing up, recover from indolent lichen on their own. The fungus disrupts the integrity of the skin, causing dryness and flaking. There is no hair in the areas affected by lichen, it breaks off at a length of 0.1-0.3 cm, giving the impression of a short haircut. If it speaks about the dangers of lichen, it is a weakened immune system (the risk of contracting secondary infections increases several times), complete hair loss, and deep-seated damage to skin cells.
- . Easily transmitted between people. A person with weak immunity. Ordinary pityriasis rosea goes away on its own, leaving no marks on the skin. The question arises: is such lichen dangerous? Yes, him atypical form. Ringworm is chronic, formations on the skin are convex with unpleasant sensations. Its duration exceeds 1-2 years.
- Encircling. After chickenpox, a person has lifelong immunity. The virus itself does not die completely; it remains inside the spinal cord, where immune system cells do not reach. Activated when the body's defenses decrease, blood diseases, infections. People who have not previously had chickenpox become ill after contact with a person suffering from shingles chicken pox. Shingles most often occurs between the ages of 70 and 80 years. The virus infects the nerve trunk, causing painful sensations along it. It is dangerous for the development of such fatal complications as hepatitis, pneumonia, paralysis, glaucoma, and neuralgia. CNS dysfunction may occur. It threatens coma, hallucinations, and confusion. Treatment should be carried out under the supervision of a physician.
- Multicolored. There are no uncomfortable sensations, the skin becomes covered with spots of different colors - from dark beige to dark brown, sometimes pink. In terms of prevalence, lichen versicolor is in last place among other types of fungal diseases. Allows for the possibility of infection through shared objects and direct contact. But the probability is low. The microorganisms that cause this disease are afraid sun rays. A specialist can identify lichen with the help of iodine. The rashes are lubricated with iodine solution and wiped with alcohol. Dark spots begin to appear on white skin.
- . The basis for treatment is unbearable itching, skin deformation, and the appearance of numerous, raised rashes that merge. A progressive disease without timely treatment is characterized by a violation of the integrity of the oral mucosa and genital organs. The reasons for this have not been fully elucidated. Theories have been put forward about the viral, infectious, neuralgic nature of the disease. Erosive-ulcerative form observed in people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, endocrine disorders. In addition to the skin, the nails become deformed - they become thinner, crack, and the smooth surface turns into a bumpy one.
Prolonged course of lichen without treatment weakens the body and increases the risk of allergies and other respiratory diseases.
Why is ringworm from animals dangerous?
Street, domestic cats and dogs are everywhere. Even a healthy-looking cat incubation period dangerous for humans. There are fungal spores on her fur, and if they get there, they provoke the development of ringworm.
Ringworm in animals is dangerous for humans because:
- Fungal spores remain on the ground, cat litter, and furniture. Where they easily get on the skin, causing disease;
- In order to recover from insufficient medications, it is necessary to disinfect the home, clothing, personal and household items. Cure lichen, which is dangerous to humans, in cats;
- after the disease there is no lifelong immunity, the likelihood of remission when encountering a sick animal is high;
- difficult to treat. After treating old rashes with ointment, new ones may appear nearby.
Preventive measures include washing your hands and having less contact with street animals. Take your pets for regular veterinary examinations.
The course of any type of lichen begins with the appearance of rashes of unknown origin. If untreated, they spread throughout the body, and secondary symptoms are added - itching, burning, pain.
Typical pityriasis rosea does not cause serious harm and goes away on its own. Indications for treatment are removal of stains for aesthetic purposes.
The patient in inpatient conditions Immunoglobulin injections (10 ml) are given. It increases the body's resistance to infection. It is especially needed by patients suffering from immunodeficiency and taking immunosuppressants. Antimicrobial and antifungal agents in tablets are prescribed only for recurrence of lichen.
Shingles - symptoms:
- raised red-purple rashes with fluid inside that burst within a few days. In their place, dark brown crusts form;
- fever;
- dizziness;
- there is pain along the nerve trunks. Touching, applying cold or hot increases the intensity of pain;
- nausea;
- loss of appetite;
- weakness.
During pregnancy, Acyclovir is prescribed in the 2nd-3rd trimester. The dose and duration of treatment should be determined by your doctor.
Ringworm - signs:
- spots with a red, white border, pink in the center;
- hair disappears at the site of the rash, its length is no more than 2 mm;
- peeling, dry skin;
- Sometimes purulent inflammation skin.
To stop the destruction of skin cells, return it healthy looking, to preserve hair in case of dermatomycosis, it is necessary to lubricate the affected areas with ointments:
- "Clotrimazole";
- "Mycozoral";
- "Mikoseptin";
- Salicylic or tar ointment.
Antifungal shampoos:
- "Friderm-tarom";
- "Betadine"
To completely cope with the infection, you need to drink either Lamisil or Griseofulvin tablets.
With lichen Zhiber there are:
- spots on chest, stomach, limbs. They develop from one large maternal plaque;
- heat;
- inflammation of the lymph nodes;
- weakness.
Drug treatment is rarely required. It is necessary to wash less often and be in the sun until the illness passes. Treat rashes with sea buckthorn, sandalwood, peach oil or a weak solution of vinegar.
If a person has suffered from diathesis in the past and lives in an area with a hot climate, then he may become ill. Yellow-brown rashes with a vague outline spread throughout the body.
Type of lichen planus:
- red bumps with liquid on the skin and mucous membranes. They merge together, burst, become crusty, and itch;
- The skin is dry, flaky, and painful.
Red lichen planus may go away on its own without specific therapy. But if you are worried about itching, and the rashes cause psychological discomfort.
Preparations for itching from lichen:
- Sedatives – “Novo-Passit”, “Afobazol”.
- Antibiotics - Famciclovir, Acyclovir, Zovirax.
- Antiallergic drugs for itching - Loratadine, Zodak, Zirtek, Suprastin, Claritin, Cetrin.
- Hormonal gels, ointments – “Dermazol”, “Exoderil”, “Elokom”
To speed up the healing process you need to add to your diet dairy products, nuts and greens, seafood, oatmeal and rice porridge. You will have to give up spicy vegetables, additives, semi-finished products, and baked goods.
Preventive measures
Compliance with prevention reduces the likelihood of developing lichen several times. To avoid getting sick you need to:
- Do not use someone else's shoes, clothes, or comb.
- Wash your hands regularly – more than half of the fungal spores die.
- Stimulate the immune system - take vitamins, eat right, exercise.
- Do not contact stray animals.
If you are worried about a headache or rash, it is advisable to immediately go to the doctor. It is difficult to independently determine the type of lichen, how dangerous it is, and how to cure it. Incorrect treatment can aggravate the situation and lead to complications.
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