[Survey of 200 Men and Women] Ranking of Cabaret Dress Colors: Which Colors Do Women Want to Wear and Men Want to See?

■ Do women and men have different preferences for cabaret dress colors?

Cabaret dresses adorn the glamorous nightlife world.

One of the elements that greatly influences the impression of a dress is its color.

Options range from classic colors like black and white to unique designs like gold and floral patterns.

So, do the colors women want to wear match the colors men want to see on women?

This time, in collaboration with "vanity ME.", a select store with an industry-leading selection of cosplay costumes and cabaret dresses, we conducted a survey on "Reasons for being attracted to cabaret dress colors and rankings" targeting 400 men and women nationwide.

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"Survey on Cabaret Dress Colors" Overview

Survey method: Internet questionnaire

Survey period: May 19, 2026 – May 25, 2026

Survey target: Men and women nationwide

Valid responses: 400 samples (200 men, 200 women)

Survey questions:

Question 1: If you were to wear one, what color cabaret dress would you like to wear? Choose the single most appealing color. (Female respondents)

Question 2: What color cabaret dress would you like women to wear or find most attractive? Choose one. (Male respondents)

Question 3: Please tell us the reason for choosing that color. *If you chose "Other," please also tell us the color you find attractive.

[Women's Edition] Ranking of "Cabaret Dress Colors" Women Want to Wear Themselves

◆1st Place: Black – 51 votes

Comments from respondents included:

・Because it looks cool. (Female, 20s)

・Because it feels cool. (Female, 30s)

・Because it's chic. (Female, 30s)

・Because black makes skin look more beautiful and looks cool. (Female, 40s)

・Because it has a slimming effect. (Female, 40s)

1st place was "Black."

Many comments came from a practical perspective, citing the slimming effect and the ability to make skin look more beautiful.

There were also many comments about being attracted to the mature and sophisticated atmosphere of black, such as "it feels cool" and "it's chic."

Perhaps many women want to present themselves as stylish and cool precisely because it's a glamorous occasion they don't usually get to dress for.

◆2nd Place: White – 23 votes

Comments from respondents included:

・Because I think it suits me. (Female, 20s)

・Because white makes your face stand out and look beautiful. (Female, 30s)

・Because it looks neat and lovely. (Female, 40s)

・Because I like the neat feeling. (Female, 40s)

・Because it's a calm color that looks beautiful. (Female, 50s)

2nd place was "White."

Reasons like "white makes your face stand out and look beautiful" and "it looks neat and lovely" were common. In contrast to the coolness of black, the focus was on cleanliness and elegance.

Reasons for being attracted to white varied, with some feeling "it's a color that suits me" and others choosing it from a practical standpoint like "it's calm and looks beautiful."

◆3rd Place (tie): Pink – 18 votes

Comments from respondents included:

・Because I aspire to a cute color. (Female, 20s)

・Because it's cute. (Female, 20s)

・Because it seems to bring out feminine charm the most. The gentle color feels soft. (Female, 40s)

・Because pink is a girly and cute color. (Female, 40s)

・Because I've always loved pink. (Female, 50s)

3rd place (tie) was "Pink."

For "Pink," responses strongly reflected an aspiration for femininity and cuteness, such as "girly and cute" and "it seems to bring out feminine charm."

Comments like "bright," "I want a feminine colored dress," and "it stands out a lot" were also received, indicating that pink's glamour and presence are also appreciated as a good match for cabaret dresses.

◆3rd Place (tie): Navy – 18 votes

Comments from respondents included:

・It looks beautiful. (Female, 20s)

・Because it's my favorite color and I think it suits me. (Female, 30s)

・Because it's a mature, calm color. (Female, 30s)

・Because I thought it suits my age. (Female, 30s)

・Because I want to wear a dress with a calm color. (Female, 40s)

3rd place (tie) was "Navy."

For "Navy," comments like "a mature, calm color" and "suits my age" were prominent, showing support from women who value elegance and composure.

Navy, which hints at intelligence and calmness within glamour, may be chosen as a color that allows mature women to enjoy themselves without compromising their own style.

◆5th Place: Floral/Multicolor – 14 votes

Comments from respondents included:

・It seems like it would make me feel glamorous. (Female, 30s)

・Because floral patterns are cute. (Female, 40s)

・Because of the glamorous image. (Female, 40s)

・Since it's early summer, I'd like to try a summery floral pattern. (Female, 50s)

・Floral patterns seem eye-catching. (Female, 50s)

5th place was "Floral/Multicolor."

Expectations for eye-catching glamour were prominent, with comments like "it seems like it would make me feel glamorous" and "floral patterns seem eye-catching."

A comment like "it's something I wouldn't normally wear in daily life" was also striking, reflecting a desire to wear something difficult to choose in everyday life precisely for the special occasion of a cabaret dress.

◆6th to 8th Place

From here, we will present the 6th to 8th places together with some of the reasons.

6th Place: Blue – 13 votes

・Because I aspire to cool beauty. (30s)

・I think a refreshing light blue has a nice cooling sensation. (40s)

・Because it seems to make you look calm and intelligent. (40s)

7th Place: Green – 12 votes

・Because it has an elegant image. (30s)

・If it's a deep, beautiful green, it might be good for differentiation. (30s)

・Because not many people seem to wear it, and it's a soothing color. (50s)

8th Place (tie): Red – 8 votes

・Because it's my favorite color. (30s)

・Because it's my favorite color and a shade that suits me. (50s)

8th Place (tie): Purple – 8 votes

・It looks mature. (40s)

・It has dignity. (50s)

8th Place (tie): Gold – 8 votes

・Because it's glamorous and gorgeous. (40s)

・Because if I'm going to wear one, it might as well be flashy. (50s)

Thus, the [Women's Edition] ranking was as follows.

The colors women want to wear themselves are classic colors, with black in 1st place and white in 2nd place.