How to Dress Like Emo Girls
Since the emo culture values bold self-expression, it can serve as the inspiration for your wardrobe. Emo girls display their moods with distinctive clothing and accessories to create eye-catching outfits. Learning to dress with "emo flair" can make you stand out in the crowd, boost your self-confidence and allow you to display your emotions creatively. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- T-shirts
- Hoodies
- Vintage Jackets
- Skinny Jeans
- Accessories
- Eye Liner
- Eye Shadow
- Lipstick
- Bold Hair Coloring
Instructions
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Wear expressive shirts and hoodies. Choose dark-colored T-shirts and hoodies that feature emo bands such as AFI and My Chemical Romance. Wear "snug," plain, solid-colored T-shirts underneath baggy sweatshirts. Purchase shirts with bleak sayings so others can have a peek at your innermost thoughts. Wear vintage jackets with hip slogans. Try adding your own catch phrases to blank tops for added emo appeal.
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Select appropriate bottoms. Choose skinny jeans or form-fitting dress slacks to accentuate your emo style. Wearing colors ranging from brilliant white to midnight-blue best displays your ever-changing moods. Pairing a short denim skirt with fishnet-tights shows off your legs and emo style. Avoid wearing bottoms that are too tight, as this can make you seem like you're trying too hard.
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Add emo-inspired accessories. Items such as skull necklaces and studded belts can tie your look together without making you seem too mainstream. Choose athletic shoes such as Converse and Vans to demonstrate your emo fashion sense. Wear a pair of dark-rimmed glasses to accentuate your eyes and your emo look. Experiment with oddly colored and shaped accessories such as ties, socks and belt buckles to personalize your outfits.
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Apply makeup with a smirk and an artistic hand. Let your daily mood and color preferences guide you when dressing like emo girls. Forget about fashion rules that mandate which colors you can pair together as well as rules regarding acceptable application levels. It's common for emo girls to wear heavy makeup. Line your eyes with heavy black or dark-blue eyeliner to make your expressive eyes "pop." Apply several shades of bold eye shadow for a striking visual effect. Wear dark-colored or neon lipstick to further solidify your look.
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Accentuate your hairstyle. Although choppy bangs and asymmetric bob hairstyles are hallmarks of emo style, go beyond these designs to show your inner style. Sport dreadlocks or twists to demonstrate your commitment to freedom and individuality. Streak your hair with blue, pink or purple highlights to elevate your fashion status. Consider wearing different wigs or adding embellishments such as glitter to capture the emo style. Change up your hairstyle regularly to indicate your changing moods and your desire to remain true to them.
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Tips & Warnings
Stores such as Hot Topic offer a range of emo-inspired accessories. Avoid copying an individual emo girl. This behavior takes away from the freedom of expression that comes along with dressing emo.
