How to Stop Being Such a Hypebeast: A 10 Step Guide

Get your style back on track.

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Hypebeast is a word that's celebrated as often as it's vilified. A pejorative for any young guy who absolutely, positively has to have the latest gear from brands that blogs love, much of the derision is targeted at the zealous nerds that ruin the game. Plenty of people just want things for the sake of them being limited-edition, or are just suckers who'll buy into buzz quick.

But it can get better, and people can change. Once reality sets in and people realize they need to calm down and take a step back, the road to recovery can begin, and life can return to normal. You don't have to give up your clothing hobby, you'll just make more informed decisions based around your own style, not just what's hot on the Internet. Read up on How to Stop Being Such a Hypebeast: A 10 Step Guide.

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10. Stop matching your clothes

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9. Embrace simple footwear

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8. Take things down a notch

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7. Learn that it's okay to pass on things

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6. Think about what clothes fit your lifestyle

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5. Consider a uniform

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4. Gain a sense of self-awareness

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3. Reassess your priorities

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2. Don't be a brand Stan

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1. Develop your own taste

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