Have you ever been to Park Slope and felt slightly out of place? When walking around Williamsburg do you get the vibe that you’re just too normal? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone in this predictment. If people don’t cringe when you tell them how much you paid for a sweatshirt, you may very well suffer from EMS.
EMS (Economically Minded Shopping) affects thousands of individuals. 1 in 4.5 people just don’t have that certain it when it comes to being hip (ah yea, that rhymed! holla!). Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a t-shirt, you opt to save that money or shop at moderately trendy stores and express your style without breaking the bank. This is a huge no-no! That lifestyle is for suckas! If you aren’t blowing $400 on a pair of Evisu jeans or $250 on a BBC hoodie, your priorities aren’t right!
But there is a way to combat EMS and Satchel of Gravel will show you the way. Their 10 step guide to battling EMS and becoming a personifier of true style is covered in their article So You Want To Be A Streetwearer. The facts are laid out in plain engrish for you to discern and follow. Want a snippet?
6.Pick up an action sport. Literally. Just buy a deck or a fixed bike and walk around with it. Don’t actually use it, you’ll lower the resale value, which you’ll need for…
Read the rest of their article to find out more real life tips to help you successfully fight back against the man and your savings account. Whatever, being The Awesome and broke is the new “s/he’s keeping it real”.