The Metrosexual Guide To Style: A Handbook For The Modern Man

by Michael Flocker

The old-fashioned, repressed, un-moisturized man has been banished to the hinterlands and a new breed is taking center stage. He is a man of style, sophistication, and security, just as strong and confident as his predecessor, but far more diverse in his interests, his tastes, and, most importantly, his self-image. He may be seen at an NBA game one night and an art gallery opening the next. Able to navigate any social setting, he is informed, influential, intriguing, and very much in vogue these days. He is the new male the metrosexual man.So how can the average Joe keep up with this new version of cool? How should he behave, what shoes should he wear, and what CDs should he have in his collection? Answers to these questions and so many other pressing concerns can be found in The Metrosexual Guide to Style. Filled with entertaining anecdotes, famous quotes, helpful hints, dos and don'ts, recommendations and potential pitfalls, this handy guidebook covers everything from dining out to fashion and personal style, home décor to the Metro-mindset. It is the one-stop shop for the impeccably groomed and savvy modern man.

Genres: Self Help, Reference, Nonfiction, Pop Culture

168 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Joseph Demakis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book and it also makes a great gift to friends. I like it and it also had some good hints for life and enjoyed the reading list and movie list.

[Mitchell francis · Rating 1 out of 5]

LOLL

[Joe · Rating 3 out of 5]

The label Metrosexual is pretty ambiguous these days. I used to own a book titled something like 'Stuff every guy should know,' and I tell you more than half of the same advice and content is in both of these. The typical gentleman 50 years ago seems like he would largely fit into the class of Metrosexual. And just about every 'man' book these days has the standard lists of what to wear, to drink, to say etc. But a 'normal' non-metrosexual guy is clearly one who doesn't wear his clothes well, orders only lame drinks, knows nothing about beer and wine, is rude in restaurants and everywhere else, has never been to an art museum, doesn't know how to treat a woman, doesn't care to exercise or know how to take care of his body.

Something about his really irks me. When did sexuality become the basis for all judgments about a man, his sense of integrity, and his class? When did we become so obsessed with the terms heterosexual and homosexual, letting them become the qualifiers for everything that is masculine?

Maybe I'm looking at this the wrong way. Maybe I should be happy that we are changing the language to free ourselves from the limits of this poor naming system. Or maybe we I'll start labeling all things according to a new sex-based system. Don't you love this heterosexual burger I just ordered? Only straight guys eat this combination of patty, sauce and bun. Who would think that it tastes so great with a homosexual glass of old vine Cab Sav? Mmm, good body, nice fruit. Fortunately my pants are flat front, low-rise, boot cuts, so people won't know how to judge me...

[Bjjfighter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ha ha ha! Thanks Jess. It happened totally by chance; I don't take pointers...I swear. But if you are looking to fix yourself up, and you want to be so last decade, take a glance. It's a book that just might help those who are socially retarded.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book on how to have style as a man

[Bergþór Hauksson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Skemmtileg en léttvæg bók sem er þegar orðin úrelt. Bestu notin er að geyma hana í 50 ár í viðbót og gefa svo tvítugum einstaklingi sem partýgjöf.

[PhoenixMan]

I like it,Memorable.

[Miss Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, concise guide for being a reasonably hip, aware, educated individual-applies to more than just men, really. Certainly leans towards the 'preppy,' but most Metrosexuals do. There are tangents off into other styles, but it revolves around a particular lifestyle... with which I tend to agree and practice. Chapters on: General etiquette; Wine & Cocktails; Dining Out; Art & Culture; Music, Books & Film; Fashion & Personal Style; Good Grooming; Body & Fitness; Sex & Romance; Home Décor; and the "Metrosexual Mindset." Very thorough, and at the same time, concise. And witty, even. Very dry. Also not specific to orientation, applies to straight, bi, gay, any sort of guy wishing to pursue this sort of life-habits. I actually bought several copies (after seeing this at a friend's house), one or two to give to guys in need of a little help in this area, one to loan out, and one to keep. Seriously! (Note: I'm a girl!)

[Davehk · Rating 1 out of 5]

A mistake. For me to have read and him to have written.

This is a warmed over rehash of
a) Mrs Manners Guide To Manners
b) Emily Post
c) Esquire Style Guide

Put this in the same category of great art as "Four Christmases"

[Primadonna · Rating 3 out of 5]

It must be darn difficult to be a metrosexual guy. Kudos to men who actually follow the suggestions in this book!

[Gil Bradshaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is awesome. Seriously, there aren't that many men's guides to fashion so since there aren't many, this one is really good.

A++++

[Erika · Rating 2 out of 5]

Um...yeah.....

[Rexor1701]

A must read for anyone with xy chromosomes

[Davione · Rating 3 out of 5]

a pretty good book to pass the time

[Juliane Roell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't find many new things in this and found the "metrosexual"-word in the title quite arbitrary: it's more a general style and etiquette guide. Not boring, but not especially interesting either.

[Jay Fingers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, funny read.

[Alessandro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes: it's stupid.
But it's funny.

[Jim · Rating 3 out of 5]

An entertaining refresher on the topics of grooming, etiquette, and general social skills,with just enough humour thrown in to make it an interesting read.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't give this a 3.5 Stars, which I would. It was rather general, but did include a collection of useful improvements. The breakdown of wines and cuisines were most definitely appreciated!

[Darshan Shetty · Rating 2 out of 5]

waste of time.

[Ahmad]

so so

[kwesi 章英狮 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Challenges:
Book #159 for 2011

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

46 - 2013

[Jeremy Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a good book when being a metrosexual was popular.