He’s MetroSexual with a Deep East Texas Flair

Note: This post was penned by a Guest Author.

Metrosexual may not be a word in your vocabulary so let’s start with definitions – there are many and it’s a fun read.

met·ro·sex·ual

a young, urban, heterosexual male with liberal political views, an interest in fashion, and a refined sense of taste.

met·ro·sex·ual

A new name for something quite old. Men with taste & style who know about fashion, art, and culture have always existed. In past centuries, these kinds of men were in the upper crust of society (more leisure time). Technology has enabled men with more leisure time, so less wealthy males can now fuss over their looks and aesthetics almost as much as women. An American Metrosexual is like your average European male. In France or Italy, men can be manly and work on cars and know about art and fashion at the same time. They are cool with that and don't need some special name for the less "masculine" side. In the U.S. we think men all have to be either dumb gorillas or homosexuals. There is some grey area! There is an emphasis on not being pretentious in America that itself becomes a kind of pretentiousness. Men who dabble in vanity or in lofty romantic concerns seem less like men when in fact, they are probably better lovers to women than their traditional counterpart. James Bond is very metro in a lot of ways. He aint no sissy but he has excellent taste.

You might be "metrosexual" if:

You just can't walk past a Banana Republic or American Eagle store without making a purchase.

You own 20 pairs of shoes, half a dozen pairs of sunglasses, just as many watches and you carry a man purse.

You see a stylist instead of a barber, because barbers don't do highlights. You can make her lamb shanks and risotto for dinner and Eggs Benedict for breakfast... all from scratch.

You only wear Calvin Klein boxer-briefs.

You would never, ever own a pickup truck.

You can't imagine a day without hair styling products.

You'd rather drink wine than beer... but you'll find out what estate and vintage first.

Despite being flattered (even proud) that gay guys hit on you, you still find the thought of

actually getting intimate with another man truly repulsive.

"Some people think he's gay, but he's actually metrosexual."

met·ro·sex·ual

Males who are concerned with their looks more than the average female. A metrosexual generally takes a significant amount of time in the bathroom "grooming" themselves before going out. They often get quite upset or even aggressive when their hair is touched, and refuse to go outside in the rain. Spiked bleached hair and tan skin is common among metrosexuals, but it is not necessary. A metrosexual can be gay, but they often are not.

metro-sexual

metrosexual is a modern enlightened, sort of renaissance man. Secure and confident, capable and cool, typically well-educated and stylish. Heterosexual with a twist, not gay by any means, but he probably has a few gay friends, Can easily be mistaken for gay by rednecks and jock types. The only straight guy in a fabric store or antique shop who is not being dragged there by a woman.

the men who actually watch Queer Eye for style tips

When a blind person thinks you're straight, and a deaf person thinks you're gay.

My grandma told me I look gay, but my sister told her I'm just metrosexual.

Metrosexual

A normally straight male who possesses qualities of a gay male without being attracted to men. A metro often appreciates the finer things in life and enjoys making himself look good; be it through styling his hair or wearing fashionable clothes.

Person 1: "Is he gay"

Person 2: "No, he does dress well, but he has a wife"

Person 1: "Oh, he must be metro then"

End of Definitions… Beginning of MetroSexual pics...

You get the idea.

If the shoes fit, wear them.

Some of these shoes fit, some don’t when we’re talking about Wills.

And that’s Who we’re talking about.

But Why are we talking about this?

Because being Metro in Santa Fe is a Shoe that doesn’t generally fit. In an environment of retired folks, hikers, cyclists, East Coast transplants, West Coast transplants, mountain men and women, a Metro stands out. Same Metro wouldn’t be noticed in Manhattan, DC, San Francisco, Miami, Dallas or Key Largo.

There is a look in Santa Fe and it generally revolves around neutral colors, simple combinations, certain labels, and certain codes. Earth tones. East Coast conservative dress thinking. Except of course, for the Native American Culture, Spanish Culture, Mexican Culture, and other cultures mixing well in Santa Fe. Birds of a feather like their flock to look like the flock.

Because there aren’t many Metros in Santa Fe; if you’re one, you’re noticed!

And judged.

Because this particular Metro has a style all his own ---wears Color, has fun with Clothes, has Shoes to match, And a Car to match, he gets noticed. Certainly observed.

And judged.

Who gets to be a metrosexual and who doesn’t?

How does this come about and where does it come from?

Did your mother dress you?

When did you have a personal style?

When did you care about how you look?

Do you care about how you look?

Growing up in Texas…where it’s all bigger and better … and more colorful…could be a factor in the evolution of this particular metrosexual’s style. We’re talking beaches, blue waters, sun and sand. Beach umbrellas and beach balls. Color.

Color is exciting. (Try to remember your first box of Crayons).