Over the past couple of years the term “hipster” has been thrown around a lot. You’ve probably seen a few stereotypical “hipsters” walking around the streets with their beards and skinny jeans.
According to Urban Dictionary, hipsters are “a subculture of men and women typically in their 20’s and 30’s that value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence, and witty banter.”
However, there’s a dilemma facing this country that needs to be cleared up: hipster denial.
Hipster denial is when someone fits the definition of a hipster, but is in denial. We might not be able to solve this problem for everyone, but for those glasses enthusiasts out there, here are some things to consider before determining if you are actually a hipster or not:
You might be a hipster if…
- …you’ve been wearing glasses since before they were cool, and are proud to say it.
You might be a hipster if…
- …you wear glasses even though you don’t have a prescription.
You might be a hipster if…
- … you’re drawn to frames from l.a.Eyeworks or laFont Paris because they’re very artistic and unlike the mainstream glasses everyone else is wearing.
You might be a hipster if…
- …you refuse to wear sunglasses resembling the ones Taylor Swift wears, unless you had them first of course.
You might be a hipster if…
- …you love shopping at small boutiques like Eye Elegance rather than chain stores, and could start a boutique of your own with the number of glasses you own.
Whether you’re a hipster or not, at Eye Elegance we want to help everyone to feel comfortable in their own skin and with their own eyes. Visit us today at 3939 Montrose Blvd to find the perfect set of frames and lenses to meet your lifestyle.
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