Even though the metrosexual man has been around for years now, many men are still wary of being called that.
Metrosexual are the men who take elaborate care of themselves. They prioritize grooming just like women do, though not necessarily to the same extent.Metrosexual man, the single young man with a high disposable income, living or working in the city (because that’s where all the best shops are), is perhaps the most promising consumer market of the decade. In the Eighties he was only to be found inside fashion magazines such as GQ. In the Nineties, he’s everywhere and he’s going shopping.
–Mark Simpson, the man credited with coining the term metrosexual in the mid-1990s.
However, this meticulous grooming of oneself also became the object of ridicule in certain circles, with old-school men sneering at it openly, deeming it effeminate.
It should be kept in mind, however, that being a metrosexual has nothing to do with one’s sexual orientation. But it does to wonders for your style.
Along with grooming, accessories are the best way of upping your style quotient. If you are a typical man’s man, wary of turning into a metrosexual (though there really isn’t anything wrong with it), we have some suggestions for you to transform your style without compromising on your innate rugged manliness.
Throw on a Contemporary Blazer
This one piece of clothing can accomplish so much.
Depending on the style, the color, and the cut, you can opt for an aristocratic look, a laidback style, a formal appearance, or even a party look.
This space has never been richer. Men today can get away with a blazer of almost any color– yes, blues, pinks, yellows, and reds as well.
For the conservative-minded the traditional blacks, whites, greys, browns and maroons abound.
So make the most of this trend and for the most flattering fit go for a custom-made blazer from OwnOnly.com, who also have tailored shirts to go with the blazers. Impeccable tailoring is what classic fashion is made of. It won’t cost you any more than buying a top-of-the-line blazer, plus it will fit you like a charm, as if it was made for you, because it was.
Blazers look awesome not just on formal buttoned-up shirts but also on t-shirts. There’s a blazer for every occasion, so start building your collection now.
Go For a Funky Tie
Neckties can be very formal but they don’t have to be so.
In fact, ties are a great way of adding style to a shirt, regardless of whether it is formal or informal. Keep the tie slightly loose and roll on the sleeves. You will at once have a laidback style and yet an irresistible charm about you.
Check out the look of the guys below for some ideas.
Wrap around a Scarf
Winter is around the corner, and a woolen scarf cannot just keep you warm and protected from the elements, but also give you a touch of elegance. Buy a few in different colors and start experimenting to find your best way of wearing it (it’s going to take some practice).
Find the Best Watch You Can
Photo: Jord
While smartphones and smartwear have definitely made watches obsolete as timekeeping pieces, they continue to be popular as accessories.
Their role is now more aesthetic, and they fulfill it like nothing else.
You don’t need to have a number of watches though it would help if you do. You don’t even have to have the most expensive watches (that’s serious waste of money!) but you should go for a goodlooking piece that can instantly glam up any outfit.
Formal, casual, and semi-causal – all outfits should have different watches to go with them, though some can be equally applicable in all cases.
Editor’s note: if you are a millennial, you will love this new statement watch.
A Classy Brooch
If you don’t like the idea of jewelry, perk up a simple blazer to something fitting for a ball dance with the right kind of brooch. You have a ton of options available in this.
A Thick Pair of Glasses
Most of us need corrective eyewear of some sort. While contact lenses are ubiquitous, if you hate the idea of putting something in your eyes, or are just sick of the same old look, you’d be happy to know that thick-rimmed glasses have been tending for a while.
Now suddenly guys (and girls) with glasses are cool.
Glasses are by no means male accessories but they are being used that way by fashion-conscious men all over the world to make a style statement.
Nerdy is cool, you know.
Conclusion
I know more than a few men who confuse men’s fashion with metrosexuality, and being metrosexual with compromising on their manly quotient. There’s no connect between you being fashionable and in the process giving up your raw animal appeal. The right kind of blazer, a lovely brooch, and a killer pair of glasses. You’ve got to make heads turn.
Author Bio: Millie Rainer writes about a variety of things such as DIY, hospitality, fashion, and tech. She is looking to build up her authority as a blogger – so she is excited to explore new topics. Follow her on Twitter @MillieRainer.
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