Definition of a Metrosexual

What is a metrosexual? Well, according to Wikipedia;

“Metrosexual is a neologism of the 2000s generally applied to heterosexual men with a strong concern for their appearance, and/or whose lifestyles display attributes stereotypically attributed to gay men. This may also include extreme vanity. Other aspects of metrosexuality may include plucking eye brows and particular attention to skin care, hair style or clothing fashions.”

That pretty much sums it up, especially the part where a metrosexual man is just a heterosexual man with a concern for his appearance and lifestyle is stereotypically attributed to gay men. This does not just mean that a metrosexual is a heterosexual man who cares about his appearance, but it also means that a metrosexual man cares about his lifestyle in general. Metrosexuals also have a strong successful vibe to them. Think of Barney Stinson, Joey Tribbiani, or even Patrick Bateman (minus the serial killer part). These are great examples of metrosexual men. The yuppie is very similar to a metrosexual, a young urban professional who has a strong concern about his looks.

Metrosexuals also have a keen sense of art, of fine-living and of success. Fine living is very important. For the metrosexual, long gone are the days of “beer makes you manly” and now it is “an apple martini with a side of lime is finer”. The metrosexual also dresses in brand name fashion, not only because it looks good, but also because it is expensive and finer than regular clothing.

In my books, metrosexuals are heterosexual men in an urban environment who have a concern for their appearance and enjoy fine living.