I spent many, many years refusing to wear or carry anything pink. I had a strong aversion to it! I think it felt too bubble-gum, girlish, and innocent. I haven't been any of those things in 25 years, and for the 5 years before that I didn't want anyone to THINK I was any of those things! LOL
A couple of years ago I started experimenting with pink and discovered that I actually liked it very much and that it was flattering to me in nearly any shade. I accumulated a lot of pink stuff and I do love it.
But....
Put me in a deep, jewel-toned red or a super sexy bright red and I feel alive, vibrant, sexy, strong, I-am-woman-hear-me-roar. I wear strong red lipstick nearly every day.
Did you really have any doubts? I am team red!