The 10 Types of #Menswear Selfies On Instagram

Look at yourselves. Literally.

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You've seen them clogging up your feed—a stray tie bar there, a fresh pair of double monks next, followed by the ubiquitous crotch shot. It seems every other guy that's proud of his gear wants to show it off via social media—especially Instagram. That's why he decides to take a photo of himself—a "selfie."

What I Wore Today-style pics may be rooted in clothing forum culture, but there's no denying that the #menswear generation of tumblr addicts and chronic Instagram likers have quickly adopted the practice. So much so, that there are classifiable patterns to the narcissistic nonsense. We broke them down for you: The 10 Types of #Menswear Selfies On Instagram.

The Collage

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The Struggletag Overload

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The Fully-Clothed Dickpic

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The Headless Steezman

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The Flying V

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The Foot Fetish

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The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Parents

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Supplies needed: Flexibility, mom's basement, curfew
Industry standard: @nickelcobalt 

Besides the crouch pose fitting nicely into Instagram's square photo frame, the most important thing about these selfies is the background. Nothing spoils a good kit like a family portrait photobomb. All traces of any familial life are temporarily removed from the walls, and as he perfects his James Dean crouch, mom yells at him once again to "stop taking those damn Internet pictures!" and come to dinner.

As his free hot meal is served, he feels the push notifications start to vibrate his phone. At this rate, he can estimate about 115 likes, and he grins as he looks at his plate. His mom thinks the smile is for her cooking, and she silently decides that she and his father won't kick him out just yet.

The Watch Brag

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The Shape-Up

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The Marcus Troy Experience

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