Wearing pink in October: a way to get involved?

1 in 8 women is affected by breast cancer every year. 

To raise awareness among women about breast cancer, a national prevention campaign is organized every year in October by the association Ruban Rose. On this occasion, several initiatives are organized to inform and educate the general public about screening, support women in their illness, and raise funds for research. 

In the world of fashion, many actors support this awareness campaign by highlighting the color pink or by marketing special editions.

And if wearing pink in October was a simple way to get involved?

If the answer seems obvious, let’s see how you can wear pink at your own level and show that you also support this 29th breast cancer awareness campaign.

Supporting Pink October by wearing the color Fuchsia

Good news for you, pink is trendy this fall. Fuchsia more precisely is one of the key colors of the season to be trendy. 

So, even if we clearly don’t need this color to be trendy to support the cause, it’s an argument that doesn’t leave anyone indifferent. Because if pink is in vogue, it means that on the market, it is easy to find pieces and inspiration to dress appropriately with pink in October.

And in this case, it opens the door to many stylistic combinations that have the merit of rhyming fashion and commitment.

So, how can you wear pink to support Pink October?

Well, you have several options.

The first one is to focus on a touch of color. Wearing pink then becomes child’s play. Sprinkle it here and there. On a mini-bag like the baguette bag, on a pair of earrings, on pumps or even a belt.

The second one is to focus on a strong piece from your wardrobe by wearing pink on a knit, a jacket, pants, or even a suit. The monochrome total look also works for the less chilly!

When the fashion world dresses in pink

Once again this year, many haute couture houses and ready-to-wear brands are committed to fighting breast cancer. In addition to the initiatives they organize locally, the labels are mobilizing to create capsule collections or limited edition products for the occasion. 

This year, designers such as Ralph Lauren, Roxy, Aurélie Bidermann, and Caroll have mobilized by respectively creating a Pink Poney collection composed of a hoodie and a shirt with the logo embroidered in pink, two pink and white t-shirts embroidered with the slogan “I love boobies”, a collection of jewelry tinted with a powdery pink named Katt, and a scarf with the effigy of Ruban Rose. 

All the profits from these sales will be fully donated to the association. 

As a consumer, you therefore have this third option, solidarity shopping. A way to support Ruban Rose and its commitment to breast cancer while treating yourself to a unique piece that will give you a great opportunity to wear pink in October.

Selection of pink pieces to wear in support of the fight against breast cancer

If this article invites you to wear pink in October to support the cause, it also aims to convey a message. As Ruban Rose likes to remind us, breast cancer is the most common cancer. It is therefore essential to inform and educate about early detection so that every woman of all ages can take action.

For this, two actions are recommended: 

• an examination by a doctor, gynecologist, or midwife with regular follow-up.
• self-examination: a simple gesture to get to know your breasts better and be able to recognize an anomaly in order to report it. Discover how to perform a breast self-examination.

💡Early management of cancer results in a 5-year survival rate of 9 out of 10. 

Think about it.

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