Embracing the Inevitable Hipster Look
After a prolonged period of resistance, I've adopted glasses into my routine for clearer vision during movies and safer driving—accepting the inevitable signs of aging. The true discomfort arose when someone remarked that my simple brown frames made me appear as a hipster—a label often assigned to trend followers and one distasteful to those who fancy themselves authentically cool.
The Ubiquity of Hipster Style
If you're a man in your thirties living in the city and somewhat slender, it's challenging to dodge the hipster stereotype due to its widespread influence on fashion. The contemporary urban male wardrobe seems to unintentionally echo the hipster aesthetic, regardless of what you wear.
Hipster Footwear: A Style Quandary
When it comes to shoes, personal comfort doesn't exempt you from the "hipster trap." Sporty Adidas or laid-back Vans can inadvertently project a retro vibe akin to '80s hipster chic. Even classic Top-Siders paired with a Lacoste shirt fall under the preppy side of hipsterdom, while sturdy boots may suggest a blue-collar, workmanlike image favored by another hipster subset.
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