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Karl Lagerfeld made a prediction years ago that men would be the new women. What he meant by that, in part, is that they, too, will be as worried as women about their looks. Metrosexuality is mainstream now, what with men manscaping, flat ironing, and guy-lining their way into the looks-obsessed world we women have inhabited forever.
Turn On or Turn Off? Metrosexual Men
As I’m sure you all know, metrosexual is the term used to describe a heterosexual male who has great taste in both lifestyle and attire and gives his appearance more attention than the average guy. I’ll admit it: It freaks me out if a guy is more concerned with his looks than I am with mine. I know it’s old-fashioned and a big double standard, but I really like low-maintenance men — clean and put together, but low maintenance!
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Do Tell: What Are the Worst Male Fashion Offenses?
A popular nightclub in Australia has decided to ban "metrosexuals" in an attempt to curb violence. Apparently a certain style of dress is enough to start a bar fight.
On the list of forbidden clothing items you will find low-cut v-neck t-shirts, skinny jeans, pointy white shoes, popped collars, and Ed Hardy tops.
Dear Poll: When It Comes to Men's Hair, What Attracts You?
Some men take their hair just as seriously as women do. Call them what you will (some would even call them metrosexual), but your hair really does tell a lot about who you are.
Some men embrace what their momma gave them, others shave it all off for fear of thinning, so ladies, what I want to know is, what is your favorite kind of hair style on a man?
A Turn On or a Turn Off?
Russell Crowe was quoted in the current issue of Men's Journal saying, "I love going shopping, I have a black belt in it. My wife [Danielle] really appreciates that in me."
While he doesn't look like a metrosexual per se, it sure does sound like he likes to shop like one!
Things He Should Know: Appearances Matter
Ladies, do you secretly cringe when you see your partner put on a dirty T-shirt or those baggy jeans that should've been washed weeks ago? While many of us might prefer our partners to take better care of themselves, the whole metrosexual thing can be grating as well.
If your boyfriend, husband, best friend or brother needs a few helpful hints about keeping it clean but keeping it real, he need look no further.
_____ Is The New _____
This Metrosexual boy duo is the new Milli Vanilli. (And after their 15 minute career as professional lip-synchers, they'd make excellent spokesmen for the leading laundry detergent--because these white boys put the bleach back in Tide. If you catch my drift.)
Billy Squier: Pretty in Pink in "Rock Me Tonight"
There was a moment in the 80's when gender codes were much less rigid than they are even now. In fact, 80's dudes make 90's metrosexuals look downright butch. In the following Billy Squier video for "Rock Me Tonight," Squier is, according to this genius, winding down "alone in cozy pink and white sherbet-colored PJs from the Richard Simmons collection."
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