I hate the “metrosexual” ridicule. In the old days men cared more about appearance than now, apparently, and who would dare call them gay? Probably get a sword through your gut. Our Founders were “metrosexual” by this definition.
In the 1800s men like this were probably most closely called “dandies”. But it didn’t mean they were homo, just perhaps worried too much about their appearance. As some women do.
exactly! it used to be more of a socio-economic class distinction