When we think of pink today, we imagine Barbie, princess dresses and “girly” things. But pink wasn’t always a girl’s color. In the 18th century, boys and girls both wore all colors, including pink and blue. In fact, pink was once seen as a strong and decided color, linked to red, which symbolized power and energy. Because of this, many people believed pink was better suited for boys, while blue associated with the Virgin Mary was seen as gentle and feminine. In 1918, a trade magazine even wrote