How You Can Become a Metrosexual (ick alert)

Netscape ^ | 12/28/2003

[Utah Girl]

There is no one hipper than a metrosexual. A who you say? A metrosexual is a straight, urban male who is eager to embrace and even show off his feminine side. That means he gets expensive haircuts, wears designer suits, and uses $40 face cream. And thanks to a certain type of male celebrity, it's now cool for a man to own 43 pairs of Bruno Magli shoes, wear moisturizer, and paint his nails. You're not born a metrosexual. You become one by learning and living by basic rules of fashion, culture, and etiquette. Some say the metrosexual is the new male ideal. (Not to put any pressure on you.) If you're at a loss as to how to do that, you can read all about it in the first-ever guidebook, "The Metrosexual Guide To Style: A Handbook For the Modern Man" by Michael Flocker.

Find out who is and who isn't a "metrosexual"--and maybe figure out if YOU are one!

Metrosexuals DO This:

Invest lots of money in nice accessories, such as watches, designer sunglasses, and money clips.
Clothes should conform to your body. Get tailored suits.
Your belt and shoes must always match. (Black on black works best.)
A silver, stainless steel watchband is a must-have.

Get it from Amazon.com: "The Metrosexual Guide To Style: A Handbook For the Modern Man"

Metrosexuals DON'T Ever Wear This:
Plaid flannel
Pirate shirts

Pleated pants
Mullets
Sport watches
High school or college class rings

Surprise! It's not money or good looks. What women want most in a man is...

[Utah Girl]

Ick. I like men in plaid shirts. And pleated pants.

[goldstategop]

Some women prefer well dressed men. Every woman has her own preference. So what you find icky, others find attractive.

[farmfriend]

I'm with you. Give me a tan man in jeans and a tool belt.

[Utah Girl]

I like well-dressed men also. It's just the idea of men getting more in touch with their feminine sides that has me going Yuck.

[AlaskaErik]

I think I'll just stay a real man. It's much more me.

[SoDak]

I guess I have a couple of friends who likely fall into this category. As for me, I live in flannel, denim, and Tony Lama leather, so I guess I'll fall short of the ideal.

[goldstategop]

Its a good idea... so long as they don't overdo it.

[Utah Girl]

Good for you. :) The men in my life just laugh when I tell them there is 40 dollar moisturizer for men.

[Incorrigible]

There was a book detailing how to dress and be a Yuppie in the 80's. Izod shirts, Chinos, boat shoes without socks, etc.

Deja vu all over again.

[microgood]

I got a Microtouch Men's Personal Groomer for Christmas. I probably got it because I am not a metrosexual (haven't tried it yet). The question is will I be one if I use it.

[Tall_Texan]

Isn't plaid the official state color of Alaska?

[flashbunny]

Metrosexuals are merely crab people in disguise. It's all part of their plot to take over the world.

Crab people: Look like people, taste like crab.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

I got a plaid shirt for Christmas.

Looks good too.

[Atchafalaya]

I was in jeans and an old short sleeved shirt today weilding a chain saw pruning my fig trees. Do I have a shot? Don't tell my wife!

[ppaul]

Metrosexuals DON'T Ever Wear This:...college class rings

And no diploma either.

[Happy2BMe]

I'm letting you handle this one Meek - Metrosexual Awareness ping!

[RLK]

How You Can Become a Metrosexual.

No thanks. I'd rather be a man.

[Dont Mention the War]

[Happy2BMe]

LoL!