A Look at Trends that Have Some Guys Looking More like Girls

Where Have All the Real Men Gone?

Cassie Schmelz
Remember when it was cool for a guy to act like one and be manly? I sure do miss those days. My point of view may sound bad, but most men wouldn't like to see a woman walking around with hairy legs and scratching herself. Well, I prefer a man that doesn't take measures to be better accessorized and prettier than I am. There are actually several trends out there right now that make me think that some dudes are slowly turning into chicks.

Skinny headbands. I would like for you to take a look at exhibit A. Last time I checked, headbands were for women to keep their hair out of their face and for the occasional cute accessory. Not for guys to hold their bangs mysteriously in place over their eyes.

Skinny jeans. These belong on Nicole Richie, not men. I wouldn't even think there would be room for all of your working parts in there. I would honestly rather see a guy wear those horrible sagging jeans that were popular in the 90s than a skinny pair he stole from his girlfriend or sister. Most women can't even pull them off, and neither can you.

Face and body hair removal. While I'm not opposed to a guy doing a little touch up on their unibrow, I am opposed to a man having a more defined arch than me. By all means, shave your face, but don't shave your whole body unless you're a swimmer! I realize it may make your muscles look more defined, but it's also incredibly feminine. You're male, it's OK to be hairy. Trust me, you should enjoy it.

Guy liner. Guys, eyeliner defines your eye and makes you look pretty. Got that, pretty, not mysterious. Bret Michaels looks weird wearing his and you look weird wearing yours - deal with it.

Painted Fingernails. Wow, you're so artistic, you even expressed yourself on your nails. I have an idea, express yourself on a canvas if you must use paint. I like a guy who takes care of his hands, but there's something creepy about a guy wearing the hottest shade of the season. I know it's not fair, but we don't get to walk around shirtless, so you don't get to paint your fingernails. Now we're even.

So, men, by all means, try and find little ways here and there to be more like women. Knock yourself out by showering daily, picking up after yourself, and not farting all the time. But please stay away from our closets, grooming techniques, and cosmetics.

Published by Cassie Schmelz

After working for the government for 4 years, I started staying at home with my daughter and working for my husband in real estate part-time.   View profile

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