Welcome to How to be Hip, a blog about being a stylish and
awesome man, even when your wallet’s close to empty. I won’t pretend to be an
expert on the subject, but I know enough to pass on some of my knowledge to the
internet, and hopefully help a few fellas out.
To preface, I get the majority of my clothing from thrift
and second-hand stores. While this isn’t the only way to acquire
decently-priced swagger, it definitely helps in keeping those hard-earned
dollars safely in your wallet. Plus, the “thrill of the thrift,” as it’s sometimes
called, is just that– thrilling. The sensation you get from finding a lambswool
sweater for only seven bucks is pretty great, so you can only imagine what it’s
like to pick up a pair of Italian leather shoes for less than a sit-down meal.
Or perhaps you don't have to imagine, you lucky S.O.B.
An aspect of style that I find has great importance to
me is the color palette of whatever outfit I wear. I used to study graphic
design, and I’ve learned that the right combination of colors can really make
the difference between hip and “I-was-dressed-by-the-internet-this-morning.”
I’m thinking I might do some full posts on my favorite color-ways later on, but
for now let me leave you with this quick tip for the guys who are just starting
out:
Throw away all of your white socks. Yes, all of them. Unless
you’re one of those people that actually works out and owns a pair of running
shoes (in which case I applaud you), or you’re from Chicago (like the White
Sox, get it?), you shouldn’t own any. Go replace them with a bunch of black
socks, and maybe a few pairs of brown and/or navy (or Red). The reason you
shouldn’t be wearing them has to do with how you match your socks to the rest
of your outfit. You want to choose a pair of socks that go with your pants, and
because you’re probably not wearing white denim every day, there’s no reason to
grab a pair of athletic socks every morning.
Well done, you’ve completed your first step towards pure and
unadulterated swag.
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