Unfortunately, it seems to be part of the hipster mantra to be as impractically dressed as possible at any given moment. I don't know whether this is intentional or simply a byproduct of fashion, but I feel it is my duty as an experienced meta-hipster to help the rest of the hipster world improve their quality of life - without making it look that way, of course.
What I bring to the table today is wool.
Wool socks are one of the best investments a hipster (or anyone, for that matter) can make for the winter. Put away those argyle dress socks or cotton ankle socks and slip into a pair of warm, dry wool ones. So much more comfortable when it's cold outside. Plus: dat red stripe. Am I right? Pick them up at the nearest Mark's Work Wearhouse, or at your favourite online store that nobody's ever heard of.
And while we're not too far from the topic of scarves - those come in wool too. And they're pretty great. So fold up those thin, decorative cotton (or - I shudder to think - acrylic blend) scarves, and get a real one. I'm sure your grandmother would even knit one for you.
For the extra-adventurous, there are wool shirts. This one's from Monitaly, but there are a lot of really great vintage ones as well, from brands like Pendleton or Viyella. Check out the vintage stores and thrift shops in your area - there are a lot of these floating around.
So, now you've been educated and have no excuse to wear impractical things this winter. Hope to see a lot of wool out there.
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