• *stray-italian-greyhound (https://stray-italian-greyhound.tumblr.com/)** asked: In a Star Wars fanfic I wrote recently, a black man (Finn) buys new clothes for himself to forge a new identity after a lifetime of stormtrooper uniforms. He winds up trying on and buying clothes, including dresses and skirts, that are colorful. However, it was later pointed out to me that a lot of black cultures get stereotyped as liking bright colors. Any advice on making sure I don't play into this stereotype? I just want him to have nice things! • *writingwithcolor (https://writingwithcolor.com/post/139243285037/in-a-star-wars-fanfic-i-wrote-recently-a-black)** answered: Black People and Affinity to Bright Colors Stereotypes? I’d be more concerned with your characterization of how to write a Black man. For some reason, I associate Finn with the color orange and I don’t know why. We look good in bright colors and that’s not a bad thing. • *Maybe Finn wants to express himself after wearing black and white his entire life.** ~Mod Brei He can have all the nice things! I don’t see a draw towards colorful clothing as a bad thing or a stereotype at all. Additionally, a lot of cultural clothing is bright, across races and yes, particularly in Black diaspora and African cultures too. Bright colors pop against dark skin tones, making it a stand-out and appealing choice for many. Personally, I get the most compliments when I’m wearing yellow or a rich purple. Look at these beauties and how glorious the bright colors look against their skin! https://writingwithcolor.com/post/821240746456776704/in-a-star-wars-fanfic-i-wrote-recently-a-black (From left to right: Lupita Nyong'o, Colman Domingo and Wunmi Mosaku _Sources: Reuters DailyMail (https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-3783630/Bright-like-diamond-Lupita-Nyong-o-oozes-royalty-striking-dress-jewelry-worth-600k-Queen-Katwe-premiere-TIFF.html?utm_source=Pinterest&utm\medium=organic), Getty Images, Samir Hussein/WireImage (https://www.instyle.com/best-celebrity-red-carpet-looks-of-2025-11868823)) Go forth and embrace the bright! ~Mod Colette 1. https://grandfangarbagechan.tumblr.com/grandfangarbagechan (https://grandfangarbagechan.tumblr.com/) liked this 2. https://mycovenisasoongandroid.tumblr.com/mycovenisasoongandroid (https://mycovenisasoongandroid.tumblr.com/) liked this 3. Show more notes (https://writingwithcolor.com/post/821240746456776704/in-a-star-wars-fanfic-i-wrote-recently-a-black#)