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===Dressing Like a Hipster === | ===Dressing Like a Hipster === | ||
| − | #Avoid the mall. Hipsters enjoy discovering new styles and brands. They also enjoy thrift stores. Malls are seen as too mainstream and associated with authority. You don’t want to buy mass produced products.<ref>http://ca.complex.com/style/2012/11/10-signs-you-dress-like-a-hipster/it-takes-you-longer-to-comb-your-beard-than-your-hair</ref> | + | #Avoid the mall. Hipsters enjoy discovering new styles and brands. They also enjoy thrift stores. Malls are seen as too mainstream and associated with authority. You don’t want to buy mass produced products.<ref name="rf1">http://ca.complex.com/style/2012/11/10-signs-you-dress-like-a-hipster/it-takes-you-longer-to-comb-your-beard-than-your-hair</ref> |
#*You want to think that your style can’t be classified or purchased at a single store. Designer labels are to be avoided. | #*You want to think that your style can’t be classified or purchased at a single store. Designer labels are to be avoided. | ||
#*Shop locally. Support your community and buy from local craftspeople and artisans. Shop at flea markets and garage sales. Read tags and inquire where things are made to ensure that your products are locally sourced. | #*Shop locally. Support your community and buy from local craftspeople and artisans. Shop at flea markets and garage sales. Read tags and inquire where things are made to ensure that your products are locally sourced. | ||
| − | #Take pride in your outfit. Even though you want to pull off a look that seems casual with little effort, take pride in your outfits. You may find hard to find pieces or garments that are well-engineered but minimal in design. Keep informed on brands and designers that are creating the look you enjoy.<ref | + | #Take pride in your outfit. Even though you want to pull off a look that seems casual with little effort, take pride in your outfits. You may find hard to find pieces or garments that are well-engineered but minimal in design. Keep informed on brands and designers that are creating the look you enjoy.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #*Don’t be afraid of cost. Many hipsters will purchase products that may seem overpriced but the fact that they are artisanal, local, or obscure may drive up there value. Make sure you know the value of the product, and be sure to invest in what makes your happy.<ref | + | #*Don’t be afraid of cost. Many hipsters will purchase products that may seem overpriced but the fact that they are artisanal, local, or obscure may drive up there value. Make sure you know the value of the product, and be sure to invest in what makes your happy.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Take vintage and throwback styles. You may look back to your own childhood or even decades before. Shop at thrift stores and get inspired by a sense of nostalgia. You may even look in the closet of your parents or grandparents for inspiration.<ref | + | #Take vintage and throwback styles. You may look back to your own childhood or even decades before. Shop at thrift stores and get inspired by a sense of nostalgia. You may even look in the closet of your parents or grandparents for inspiration.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #*Look like you’re not trying. The essential hipster look is to look like you’re not trying. You want your outfit to be carefree and relaxed. It’s almost as if you don’t care what your outfit looks like.<ref>http://talknerdy2me.org/how-to-dress-like-a-hipster</ref> | + | #*Look like you’re not trying. The essential hipster look is to look like you’re not trying. You want your outfit to be carefree and relaxed. It’s almost as if you don’t care what your outfit looks like.<ref name="rf2">http://talknerdy2me.org/how-to-dress-like-a-hipster</ref> |
| − | #Wear a lot of flannel. Flannel is the go-to material for a hipster. You may get it oversized or tailored. It does not need to match the rest of your outfit. You may find good flannel tops at thrift stores or specialty stores.<ref | + | #Wear a lot of flannel. Flannel is the go-to material for a hipster. You may get it oversized or tailored. It does not need to match the rest of your outfit. You may find good flannel tops at thrift stores or specialty stores.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*Both men and women can wear sleeveless flannel or fully sleeved flannel shirts. You may also wear any coloured flannel with any outfit. | #*Both men and women can wear sleeveless flannel or fully sleeved flannel shirts. You may also wear any coloured flannel with any outfit. | ||
| − | #Protect your neck with a scarf. Choose a variety of patterns, colours, sizes, and shapes. You can be both stylish and warm with this neck accessory. You don’t have to limit yourself to cold weather either. Learn how to wear a scarf with any outfit.<ref | + | #Protect your neck with a scarf. Choose a variety of patterns, colours, sizes, and shapes. You can be both stylish and warm with this neck accessory. You don’t have to limit yourself to cold weather either. Learn how to wear a scarf with any outfit.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Keep warm with varsity jackets. Even if you’ve never played a sport or aren’t a fan of any sports teams, you may wear a varsity jacket. This completes both a preppy and sporty look that some hipsters go for.<ref | + | #Keep warm with varsity jackets. Even if you’ve never played a sport or aren’t a fan of any sports teams, you may wear a varsity jacket. This completes both a preppy and sporty look that some hipsters go for.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Make cardigans a staple. Button up any variety of cardigan. You may choose oversized cardigans of any colour or design. You can find them at most stores, but thrift stores may provide you with a vintage look that a lot of hipsters go for.<ref | + | #Make cardigans a staple. Button up any variety of cardigan. You may choose oversized cardigans of any colour or design. You can find them at most stores, but thrift stores may provide you with a vintage look that a lot of hipsters go for.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Wear comfortable shoes. Most hipsters look to old Converse runners or oxford style shoes. Usually black Chuck Taylor Converse or black or brown oxfords will work with any outfit. You also want to make sure that your shoes look worn in.<ref | + | #Wear comfortable shoes. Most hipsters look to old Converse runners or oxford style shoes. Usually black Chuck Taylor Converse or black or brown oxfords will work with any outfit. You also want to make sure that your shoes look worn in.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*You may choose checkered or brightly coloured runners. Keds and Vans are also a good alternative to Converse. Make sure that your shoes look thrifty or vintage. | #*You may choose checkered or brightly coloured runners. Keds and Vans are also a good alternative to Converse. Make sure that your shoes look thrifty or vintage. | ||
| − | #Add irony to your sweatshirts. Pullovers are popular with hipsters. There should be graphic designs and pictures of things that you do not normally associate with being hip like kittens or unicorns. There can even be phrases or words meant to incite irony.<ref | + | #Add irony to your sweatshirts. Pullovers are popular with hipsters. There should be graphic designs and pictures of things that you do not normally associate with being hip like kittens or unicorns. There can even be phrases or words meant to incite irony.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Show off your legs in skinny jeans. Try to have a variety of skinny jeans but make sure you own at least one pair that are grey. Skinny jeans are exactly as they sound. They are tapered and conform to the shape of your leg. | #Show off your legs in skinny jeans. Try to have a variety of skinny jeans but make sure you own at least one pair that are grey. Skinny jeans are exactly as they sound. They are tapered and conform to the shape of your leg. | ||
#Keep your pants up with interesting accessories. Wear eye catching belts like bottle caps or seat belts as belt buckles. You may also use suspenders. Thin suspenders may work well with any outfit. | #Keep your pants up with interesting accessories. Wear eye catching belts like bottle caps or seat belts as belt buckles. You may also use suspenders. Thin suspenders may work well with any outfit. | ||
===Getting Your Head in the Game === | ===Getting Your Head in the Game === | ||
| − | #Buy the right hat. Hipsters are known for two styles of hat: beanies and fedoras. Choose knitted beanies with a preference to gray. Fedoras can be bought at thrift stores or speciality stores. Try to find details like tiny feathers for your fedora.<ref | + | #Buy the right hat. Hipsters are known for two styles of hat: beanies and fedoras. Choose knitted beanies with a preference to gray. Fedoras can be bought at thrift stores or speciality stores. Try to find details like tiny feathers for your fedora.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Get an emo type hairstyle (women). Blunt bangs or hippy inspired styles are popular among female hipsters. Messy with long layers give the relaxed and casual vibe. | #Get an emo type hairstyle (women). Blunt bangs or hippy inspired styles are popular among female hipsters. Messy with long layers give the relaxed and casual vibe. | ||
| − | #Tidy up your hair (men). Male hipsters are inspired by a perfectly styled coif. You may need to use a lot of product but work with your barber to get a neat side part and to style your hair to the shape of your head. Look to the 50s and 60s for inspiration.<ref | + | #Tidy up your hair (men). Male hipsters are inspired by a perfectly styled coif. You may need to use a lot of product but work with your barber to get a neat side part and to style your hair to the shape of your head. Look to the 50s and 60s for inspiration.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Grow a beard (men). Hipster men have become known for bringing back facial hair. Whether you grow out a lumberjack beard or have a neatly styled mustache, facial hair is very popular amongst hipster men.<ref | + | #Grow a beard (men). Hipster men have become known for bringing back facial hair. Whether you grow out a lumberjack beard or have a neatly styled mustache, facial hair is very popular amongst hipster men.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Wear glasses. Even if you don’t need them, use glasses as a fashion accessory. Choose frames that are thick and black. You want a vintage look or even ‘nerd’ frames.<ref | + | #Wear glasses. Even if you don’t need them, use glasses as a fashion accessory. Choose frames that are thick and black. You want a vintage look or even ‘nerd’ frames.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*There may be a plastic nose bridge on your glasses or you can also use Kanye shutter shades. | #*There may be a plastic nose bridge on your glasses or you can also use Kanye shutter shades. | ||
| − | #Be yourself. There is no rule for being a hipster. Dressing like a hipster is about being yourself and embracing individuality. Don’t worry about what matches or what is acceptable. Wear what’s comfortable and what makes you happy.<ref | + | #Be yourself. There is no rule for being a hipster. Dressing like a hipster is about being yourself and embracing individuality. Don’t worry about what matches or what is acceptable. Wear what’s comfortable and what makes you happy.<ref name="rf2" /> |
=== Finding New Interests === | === Finding New Interests === | ||
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=== Developing a Hipster Philosophy === | === Developing a Hipster Philosophy === | ||
| − | #Let music guide you. A musical hipster only listens to select artists and stays away from what’s currently popular. If you have a very specific musical taste, consider yourself somewhat of a musical snob, and do your best to discover obscure music that suits your taste, you may be a musical hipster.<ref>http://www.collegemagazine.com/oh-the-hipsters-youll-meet-in-college</ref> | + | #Let music guide you. A musical hipster only listens to select artists and stays away from what’s currently popular. If you have a very specific musical taste, consider yourself somewhat of a musical snob, and do your best to discover obscure music that suits your taste, you may be a musical hipster.<ref name="rf3">http://www.collegemagazine.com/oh-the-hipsters-youll-meet-in-college</ref> |
#*You may enjoy vinyl records and actually be on your way to becoming an accomplished musician. If you are in several bands and enjoy experimenting with sound, you may also be a musical hipster. | #*You may enjoy vinyl records and actually be on your way to becoming an accomplished musician. If you are in several bands and enjoy experimenting with sound, you may also be a musical hipster. | ||
| − | #Get political. Political hipsters have a cause or distinct political view. Keep up to date with both local, national, and world politics if you want to be associated as a political hipster. Keep yourself informed and take a stance when necessary.<ref | + | #Get political. Political hipsters have a cause or distinct political view. Keep up to date with both local, national, and world politics if you want to be associated as a political hipster. Keep yourself informed and take a stance when necessary.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*The Occupy Wall Street movement could be seen as a political hipster movement. | #*The Occupy Wall Street movement could be seen as a political hipster movement. | ||
| − | #Let your creativity flow. Artistic hipsters enjoy expressing themselves through a variety of medium. Whether you enjoy poetry, painting, photography or just creating art, express yourself.<ref | + | #Let your creativity flow. Artistic hipsters enjoy expressing themselves through a variety of medium. Whether you enjoy poetry, painting, photography or just creating art, express yourself.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*Artistic hipsters want to express themselves as individuals. They may have tattoos, piercings, and coloured hair. | #*Artistic hipsters want to express themselves as individuals. They may have tattoos, piercings, and coloured hair. | ||
| − | #*Hipsters are often categorized as creative types. Many of their jobs may be associated as being creative like designers, bartenders, or writers. You may look into freelancing to help fund your artistic endeavors.<ref | + | #*Hipsters are often categorized as creative types. Many of their jobs may be associated as being creative like designers, bartenders, or writers. You may look into freelancing to help fund your artistic endeavors.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*You may see many hipsters at coffee shops are as servers. | #*You may see many hipsters at coffee shops are as servers. | ||
| − | #Embody ‘adorkable’. Just like it sounds, ‘adorkable’ is the combination of being adorable and a dork. You may wear cute glasses and have sci-fi posters. The actress Zooey Deschanel can be inspiration as she is often described as adorkable.<ref | + | #Embody ‘adorkable’. Just like it sounds, ‘adorkable’ is the combination of being adorable and a dork. You may wear cute glasses and have sci-fi posters. The actress Zooey Deschanel can be inspiration as she is often described as adorkable.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*Having a tattoo of a mustache on your finger or wearing quirky t-shirts are often associated with being adorkable. | #*Having a tattoo of a mustache on your finger or wearing quirky t-shirts are often associated with being adorkable. | ||
| − | #Congregate with like-minded individuals. Find other people who you think are hipsters. You may have a neighbourhood in your city, store in downtown, or club at school that seems very hipster. Join the conversation and see what inspires them and what catches your favour.<ref | + | #Congregate with like-minded individuals. Find other people who you think are hipsters. You may have a neighbourhood in your city, store in downtown, or club at school that seems very hipster. Join the conversation and see what inspires them and what catches your favour.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Look on social media or forums to find like-minded individuals. You can also check out record stores, coffee shops, or art galleries as these are common interests of hipsters. | #*Look on social media or forums to find like-minded individuals. You can also check out record stores, coffee shops, or art galleries as these are common interests of hipsters. | ||
#Question authority. Take up a social cause or inform yourself about politics and social issues. Hipsters value their role in society or want to effect change in the community. Have a stance and strengthen your voice when necessary. | #Question authority. Take up a social cause or inform yourself about politics and social issues. Hipsters value their role in society or want to effect change in the community. Have a stance and strengthen your voice when necessary. | ||
#Get involved with media. Hipsters are very media savvy. Whether it’s pursuing a career in media or developing an analytical eye, make sure that you understand the role media plays in the your life. | #Get involved with media. Hipsters are very media savvy. Whether it’s pursuing a career in media or developing an analytical eye, make sure that you understand the role media plays in the your life. | ||
#*Have a strong social media presence and read blogs and forums that interest you. Participate in dialogue with other hipsters about topics that interest you like music or cinema. | #*Have a strong social media presence and read blogs and forums that interest you. Participate in dialogue with other hipsters about topics that interest you like music or cinema. | ||
| − | #Have a sense of irony. Let irony inform your style and your sensibilities. You may also use sarcasm when speaking. Irony is easily expressed with funny t-shirts or in your social media presence. Make sure you get the right context to express irony properly.<ref | + | #Have a sense of irony. Let irony inform your style and your sensibilities. You may also use sarcasm when speaking. Irony is easily expressed with funny t-shirts or in your social media presence. Make sure you get the right context to express irony properly.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Take something from other subcultures. You may incorporate hip hop, skateboard, or preppy styles into your own. There are no rules for becoming a hipster. Discover what appeals to you and bring it into your sensibilities. <ref | + | #Take something from other subcultures. You may incorporate hip hop, skateboard, or preppy styles into your own. There are no rules for becoming a hipster. Discover what appeals to you and bring it into your sensibilities. <ref name="rf1" /> |
#Don’t stick to stereotypical gender assignments. If you are male, don’t be afraid to wear clothes or take up hobbies associated with females. Likewise, females should feel free to take up style choices and interests more closely associated with men. | #Don’t stick to stereotypical gender assignments. If you are male, don’t be afraid to wear clothes or take up hobbies associated with females. Likewise, females should feel free to take up style choices and interests more closely associated with men. | ||
#*For example, women can wear baggy plaid shirts and enjoy beer and men can wear skinny jeans and enjoy making jewelry. | #*For example, women can wear baggy plaid shirts and enjoy beer and men can wear skinny jeans and enjoy making jewelry. | ||
