Be a Teenage Hipster(Girls)

You see her, sitting by the window of a funky café, writing poetry and sipping black coffee. Or in the line to one of the coolest underground clubs. Or strolling down Brooklyn, smoking a cigarette. She’s a hipster, though she’ll never admit it, and you want to be just like her. If you want to know how to do it, just stay cool and follow these steps.

Steps

Getting the Look

  1. Rock the "just got out of bed" look. One main aspect about a hipster's style is her ability to look like she stylishly rolled out of bed and threw on the first ensemble she found. Though you shouldn't actually try to do this, you should try to go for a look that makes it look like you didn't spend hours trying to pick the perfect outfit but that you just threw it together at the last minute -- even if that's far from true. Here are some ways to make it look like you just rolled out of bed:
    • Don't spend hours styling your hair or it will be too obvious that you put care into your looks.
    • Don't spend hours doing your makeup, either, or it'll look like you put too much effort into your looks again.
    • Don't spend too much time making sure your outfit is "matchy matchy" -- the colors can go together, but it shouldn't look too neat or perfect.
    • Don't wear too many articles of clothing that are obviously new.
  2. Shop like a hipster. If you want to shop like a hipster, the more pricy stores that you can check out are American Apparel, Urban Outfitters, and Anthropologie. But if you really want to look like a female hipster, try raiding your mother's (or your grandmother's!) old wardrobe, finding gems at garage sales, or shopping at thrift stores to get that perfect hipster look.
    • Many female hipsters have a more quirky sense of style, looking more tomboyish than super girly.
    • You can also go to stores like Walmart or Target and find plain items that don't look cool, but which are so uncool as to be cool all over again.
    • You can also rip, tear, or add patches to previously un-hip items to dress them up.
    • Do you have a pile of clothes you haven't worn in years collecting dust in the back of your closet? If so, see if you can rescue any of them and make them cool all over again in a retro way.
  3. Acquire some basic wardrobe items. Though there isn't a set hipster uniform, there are some items that you should have in your closet if you want to make the most of your teenage hipster transformation. Try these items:
    • Graphic tees.
    • Skinny jeans. They can be dark denim, light denim, or regular denim.
    • Button up "mountain-man" plaid shirts.
    • For shoes, try TOMS, lace-up Vans or Keds, Converse, or ballet flats.
    • Accessories like assorted friendship bracelets, long, chunky necklaces or shorter, "dainty" ones. Chunky rings are a good addition too. The most common teenage hipster accessory is a pair of black thick-framed glasses.
  4. Buy some clothes that help society. If you are the kind of hipster that buys clothes to support charities, check out these clothing lines: TOMS, Sevenly, or Common Threads.
  5. Adjust your makeup. Makeup isn't required, but if you like to wear it, stick with neutral and natural. For skin, the clearer the better! Don't cake on the foundation, and you try a little blush to make your cheeks rosy. Stick with earth tones, on the eyes and don't go overboard. Definitely stay away from glitters and flashy makeup. A nude lip is great! And if you're going to paint your nails, go with a pale pink, a navy blue, a basic black, or just a layer of clear polish.
  6. Try a new hairstyle. Cut it all off in a pixie cut or keep it really long. Try a messy updo, a loose side-braid, a ballerina bun, boho waves, completely straight. If you're confident enough, have half shaved off like Alice Dellal. Try asymmetrical cuts (one side longer). It's very important for people to question your look but secretly like it.
    • Bangs or a block fringe with straight hair are popular haircuts for hipster girls.

Getting the Attitude

  1. Never call yourself a hipster. Hipsters come in all shapes and forms and they all want to be unique and cool. Never ever call yourself a hipster, you’ll look and sound like a poser. If anyone asks if you are, say no. Or walk away and act like you don't know what they're talking about or you can act awkward and change the subject.
    • You can even roll your eyes or get angry if someone calls you a hipster.
  2. Avoid the mainstream like the plague. If you really want to be a hipster, then you have to reject mainstream culture and work on finding your own, more independent interests. That means playing bocce with your friends in the park instead of watching the Super Bowl, learning how to make your own tahini instead of going to Burger King, and never listening to any mainstream radio stations.
    • Even if you secretly love Beyonce, Lady Gaga, or Britney Spears (gasp!), you can't talk about them in public.
    • Most hipsters adopt an eco-friendly and healthy eating lifestyle, so no more going to The Olive Garden, McDonald's, or Pizza Hut -- no matter how badly you crave it.
  3. Don't act like you care. Even if you're really upset because your friend has hurt your feelings, or you're really excited because you found out that the cute guy in your math class with the thick-framed glasses has a big crush on you, you have to learn how to control your emotions -- a slight frown or a slight smile should be the most that you can muster. You don't have to be unfriendly, but you should avoid waving wildly, giving loud hugs, or openly falling into a crying jag in public.
    • To a hipster, everything is "pretty cool" or "just okay" -- your emotional spectrum shouldn't be too wide.
    • Rolling your eyes, looking at the floor, or languidly checking your phone is a great way to look like you don't care.
    • And try not to crack up, no matter how funny something is -- go for a quick laugh, a chuckle, or even just say "that's funny" without cracking a smile.
  4. Go heavy on the sarcasm. If you want to be a true hipster, then you have to learn not to take things at face value and to use a winning and wry sarcasm to express even the most basic thoughts. If it's pouring rain, you can say, "I think I'll go for a jog" in a flat tone that may make people laugh or at least snicker. Be sarcastic to your girlfriend as well as to any guys who come your way, even if they try to ask you out.
    • If you manage your sarcasm the right way, people will be charmed and amused by you. Just don't overdo it, or people will feel like you don't take anything seriously.

Getting Inspired

  1. Get some hipster role models. Check out hipster girls like Cory Kennedy, Willa Holland, Leigh Lezark, Agyness Deyn, Peaches and Pixie Geldof, the Jagger girls, Keith Richard's girls, Alice Dellal, Dree Hemingway, and Erin Wasson. See which hipster role model most appeals to you, and follow up on her trends, from what she wears to where she's partying, or what she's eating.
    • If you have a close friend who is a hipster, check out what she wears, reads, and listens to -- just don't be obvious about it. Hipsters don't want to be worshipped.
  2. Get inspired by hipster websites. Check out some fashion-themed websites to see which styles appeal to you the most. Though not every style on the sites is made for hipsters, you can pick and choose whatever suits your look.
  3. Get inspired by magazines and books. Checking out some cool magazines and books can help you get a better sense of your own hipster style. Try subscribing to a few magazines and picking up a few fashion-centric books to get a better sense of the style you want to achieve. Here are some magazines and books to try:
    • Magazines: NYLON, Dazed & Confused, Elle, Paper, POP! Magazine, and British Vogue
    • Books: the three books from NYLON magazine, Pretty, Street, and Play, and Misshapes, a book by a DJ trio that features the cool outfits people wear at clubs.
  4. Get creative. Many hipsters are artists or at least have a creative side. If you don't have a creative interest yet, then you should find out what you enjoy, whether it's photography, drawing, painting, writing, playing an instrument or even DJing. Whatever you like, get to know the specialists in that field.
    • Enjoy photography? Know and love photographers like Ryan McGinley, Dash Snow, and Ellen von Unwerth.
    • If you enjoy writing, read the classics and try getting into poetry. Get inspired by the work on Jack Kerouac, Ken Kesey, Sylvia Plath, J.D. Salinger, Haruki Murakami, Chuck Palahniuk, Bret Easton Ellis, Dave Eggers, William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and Chuck Klosterman.
    • If you like art, check out the work of Georgia O'Keefe, Alice Neel, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol.
  5. Get inspired by music. Listening to indie, underground, and even classic music is a big part of being a hipster. To be a hipster, you can't listen only to what's popular, but have to be able to recognize cool music with the potential to make it big -- at which point you'll have to ditch it completely. You can't just listen to the music on your LP player or iPod -- to be a true teenage hipster, you'll have to make an effort to go to concerts, whether the venue is the basement of a tiny cafe or a larger (though not too large) arena. Here are some bands to check out if you want to get into the female teenage hipster groove:
    • Daft Punk
    • Wild Child
    • Justice
    • Panda Bear
    • Ratattat
    • Yeah Yeah Yeahs
    • The xx
    • The Vaccines
    • The Kooks
    • Animal Collective
    • Bright Eyes
    • Deathcab for Cutie
    • Vampire Weekend
    • Minus the Bear
    • Friendly Fires
    • Milky Chance
    • Imagine Dragons
    • Bastille
  6. Watch hipster films and shows. If you want to learn how to be a hipster, they you have to not only be familiar with hipster fashion and music, but you also have to be aware of hipsters in films and TV shows. And remember never to refer to films as "movies" -- that's not a very hipster thing to do. Here are some films and shows to be familiar with:
    • Hipster films from the last decade: 500 Days of Summer, Garden State, Blue Valentine, Juno, The Royal Tenenbaums, Little Miss Sunshine, Amelie, Tiny Furniture, Lars and the Real Girl, Drive, Away We Go, Greenberg
    • Older hipster films: The Shine, Reality Bites, Clerks, Kicking and Screaming, With nail and I, The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
    • TV shows: Girls, Portlandia, Workaholics, Bored to Death



Tips

  • Be confident with your hipster-ness.
  • Google some hipster fashion pictures and start making your own style
  • Be chill about everything!!!
  • Try herbal teas, organic bath products, snack on sushi and make your own vegan soup. you should find it tastes a lot nicer than the tinned stuff at the supermarket, browse online for recipes for carrot and coriander soup and leek and potato soup.
  • Don't call yourself a hipster.

Warnings

  • Although you may see hipster's smoke and drink, remember that doesn't mean you have to.
  • Some clothing such as short shorts may violate school or work dress codes

Things You'll Need

  • Basic T-shirts in many colors. Short-sleeve, long sleeve, V-necks are all good
  • Skinny jeans in black, white, dark wash, light wash, maybe even red
  • American Apparel sweatshirts
  • A high-waisted, tight mini skirt
  • Scarves
  • T-shirts with some sort of branding on them, like Voltron or the Ramones or Wonder Woman
  • Tights
  • Cardigans
  • Headbands
  • High heels
  • Converse or Keds sneakers
  • Nerdy vintage glasses, preferably without crystal.
  • An endless amount of black coffee and green tea, even though you don't like them.
  • Moleskine to write down your "clever" thoughts
  • iPod and only iPod (or any other Apple products).
  • High-waist short shorts (frayed, distressed)
  • Leather Shoes/ or boots
  • Combat Boots

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