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Do You Look Minnesota Basic?

Our clothes, coffee, and love for hockey say it all.

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Do You Look Minnesota Basic?
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Not too long ago, a professor labeled me as Minnesota Basic. I was basic for falling into the category of the common things Minnesotan girls wear and possess. The clothes, the coffee and of course, the love for hockey. You'll know if you look "Minnesota Basic" from these six indicators.

1. Boots

The most common shoes Minnesotans wear are easily UGG boots. No doubt each girl owns a pair or two... or three of these comfortable, stylish boots. Hunter boots are a close second, very popular for the rainy season that is usually shortened because the snow takes up more than it's share.

2. Flannels

Don't chya know? We're from Minnesota and we like to chop down trees, fish on one of our many 10,000 lakes, go adventuring and like to channel our inner country/farm/outdoorsy girl with a simple flannel. Most of our basic outfits consist of an easy flannel shirt.

3. Vests

Over the flannel, each outfit is topped off with a vest. North Face usually wins this category, as vests are the perfect way to keep warm, but also brave the Minnesota cold.

4. Leggings

To add to the outfit, you're most likely wearing leggings with your boots, flannel, and vest. They're most likely from the Canadian brand Lululemon, the one good thing we get from our border friend. Lulu leggings are a common obsession for many girls.

5. Coffee

If you're basic, you ought to have your favorite frappucinno or latte in hand. Starbucks or Caribou, your choice, you're carrying a cup of coffee on the daily.

6. Hockey

Wearing your boots, leggings, flannel, vest, and a coffee in hand, you're probably on your way to a hockey game. The Midwest is home to the State of Hockey, Minnesota. Hockey is our sport, and is loved throughout our state. Whether it be the Minnesota Wild, the famous High School Hockey tournament, or rink ratting in your backyard, hockey is everywhere and loved by all true Minnesotans.


Especially during our long winters, look down at your feet, what you're carrying in your hand, and if you're headed to the nearest hockey arena: you're most definitely Minnesota Basic, and proud of it!

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