How to Take a Stylish #Selfie

It's not easy looking good on the Internet.

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Thanks to the Internet, brands, trends, and the people that wear them are able to interact in a whole new way. Looking at cool clothes on people isn't just limited to lookbooks and fashion magazines anymore—you can see it in real life. Even for people who don't live in cities like Tokyo or New York, it's never been easier to find would-be style icons who wear stuff you think is totally awesome. Street style, blogs, and Tumblr made people realize that anyone could throw on some fancy clothes, snap some photos, and gain enough followers to be deemed an #influencer. Some people even made careers out of it.

Of course, in the realm of men's style, it's mostly been about the innate desire to stunt on everyone else. But before you go put on your illest outfits and go crazy with your phone camera, it doesn't hurt to have a few pointers. No, we're not going to walk you through that boooooring stuff about lighting, angles, or any of that actual "photography" BS. This is a plain and simple guide on what to take into consideration before you hit the "upload" button. So study up before you accidentally embarrass yourself online. Here's everything you need to know about How to Take a Stylish #Selfie.

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Stay out of the bathroom.

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Clean your mirrors.

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Remove all embarassing struggle items that may be behind you.

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Put on your freshest clothes—the more visible the brands, the better.

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Broke? That's what fitting rooms are for.

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Step outside for a change.

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Get a timer app.

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Are you ugly? Maybe hide your face.

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Consider focusing on the details.

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Don't forget to thank the hands that feed you.

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Use hashtags sparingly.

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Never use the screen-side camera.

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Be careful with downward crotch shots.

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Know which filter works best for your style.

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Remember: Style is about attitude above all.

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