Pastels are super in this summer – it feels like you can’t go anywhere without being created by a range of soft as candy floss shades, and I have to say, I am loving it. Pastels look great on everyone, the fact that they look a lot like ice-cream shades makes them even better and more appropriate for summer. So, why should girls have all the fun? Surely the guys should have pastels too – but let’s not stop at a t-shirt and call it a day. Here are the ten reasons why we are loving pastel suits for men.
- They Look Amazing
For far too long, men have been advised that wearing darks or brights are their only option, but this influx of pastel perfection has gotten guys to realise that they can in fact rock a softer shade or two. I for one am welcoming this change with open arms, and if you look at the two cuties in the picture above, can you blame me? - It’s On Trend
There’s nothing better than being able to match with someone at a special event, and pastel suits for men make this even easier. If you go to any summer special event, for example a wedding or a garden party, you and your boo can match easily in adorable pastel shades. If you don’t have soemoen to match with, pop on your favourite pastel outfit and find a guy who does match you – who can say no to a matching picture for Instagram? - It Subverts Gender Roles
One of the reasons why guys have been told that they can’t rock pastels is because pastels themselves are ‘girly’. Pastel suits take one thing that is the epitome of manhood – the suit – and one thing that is supposedly feminine – pastels – and bring them together into a match made in heaven. Trends like the pastel suit are helping guys realise that they aren’t stuck with five shades, and just because a shade is soft, does not mean it’s for girls. - Pastels Look Good On Anyone
Pastels can be worn by literally anyone, as they are flattering to basically all hair colours and skin tones. For paler guys, pastels blend more with their skin tones, and for guy with darker complexions, pastels contrast with them, which makes the pastels pop. We all know suits look great on guys too, so a pastel suit will make any guy look fantastic. - It’s More Attractive – Scientifically
Pastel shades are always more popular in the spring and summer, but have you ever wondered why? MLVB suggests that this may be because ‘candy tones generate calmness, stillness, and serenity‘, thus meaning that seeing a guy is a pastel suit is more likely to chill you out than seeing a guy in an ordinary suit. So, if you see a guy rocking pastels and are calm enough to ask him out, you know why! - There’s So Many Colours To Choose From
Since pastel is a shade rather than a colour, the possibilities are endless for pastel suits. Nearly any colour can be pastel-ised and this means that any guy can pick his favourite colour and get suited up in a muted version of it (as long as his favourite colour isn’t black – or is grey pastel black?). Another benefit of this is that there’s less chance of wearing the sae colour as someone else – admittedly less of a concern with men, but it’s always nice to be the unique one at the party, no matter your gender. - Black Suits Are Boring
Going to an event where guys are dressed up looks like a sea of black with the occasional stripe of navy. Pastel suits shake things up and mean that you are sure to stand out at the next formal event of the summer. - Pastels Make It Easy To Mix And Match
If you’re the kind of guy why likes to go all out, pastels are the perfect choice for you. Since the soft, muted shades all have the same colour base, they can easily be mixed and matched for perfect pastel suits for men. For example: a pink pastel suit with a blue pastel tie, or vice versa. This versatility means that any suit created by a guy in pastels will have him looking amazing. - It Doesn’t All Have To Be Soft
Pastels themselves can have various different looks, so bright pastels and metallic pastels can also be used to make the perfect suit. These variations make suits of this kind stand out even more than if they were just regular pastels, meaning that once you’ve caught someone’s eye, it is very hard for them to look away. - Pastels Are Romantic
Lets face it, the soft, candy-colour shades of pastel are reminiscent of lovehearts sweets, so they fill us with all those cutesy first-love feelings. Guys in pastel suits just look softer and more romantic, hence why we love them so much. Pastel pink or lavender are the best shades for these romantic feelings, although I doubt anyone would deny any other pastel shade, either.
What’s your favourite thing about pastel suits for men? Let us know in the comments!
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