Men Who Wear Pink Earn More Money, According to Research

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10 months ago

Men who wear pink shirts may reap some benefits, a study reveals. The research from 2012 found that they tend to earn more money per year, have better qualifications, and display more self-confidence, receiving more compliments from female colleagues than their counterparts who wear more conventional shirt colours.

Pink shirt wearers are more educated.

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As unusual as it might seem, the colour of a man’s shirt might be linked to his education level. A survey found that men who wear pink shirts are twice as likely to hold a Masters degree than those who wear shirts of other colours.

They make more money in a year.

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Research indicates that men who choose to wear pink shirts may enjoy certain benefits in the workplace. The study found that they tend to earn an extra £1,000 per year, possess higher qualifications, and receive more compliments from female colleagues than those who opt for more traditional attire. These findings suggest that shirt colour can play a crucial role in achieving professional and social success.

They are more confident.

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As per a survey of 1,500 male office workers, it’s been revealed that 25% of men feel more appealing when donning a pink shirt. This finding suggests that the colour pink can not only influence one’s professional success but also their perceived attractiveness. Thus, men who choose to wear pink shirts may experience an added boost of confidence, leading to a more positive self-image.

Pink is historically a masculine colour.

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The notion that the colour pink has always been linked to femininity is a misconception. Pink was once regarded as a masculine colour and was even used to represent little boys in earlier catalogs and literature.

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