What is emo
Emo (also known as emocore) is a style of punk music characterized by expressive lyrics with a distinctly political connotation and an emphasis on catharsis and self-expression. The genre emerged in the 1980s hardcore punk scene in Washington DC, known as “emotional hardcore” or “emocore”, developed by bands such as Rites of Spring and Embrace.
Its roots lie in the post-hardcore scene, the straight blade movement and Revolutionary Summer. During the 1990s, emo evolved and mixed with other musical trends in punk, such as pop-punk and indie rock, through forms such as Jawbreaker and Sunny Day Real Estate.
Your clothes
1-Buy vintage clothes
Indeed, vintage cuts and patterns are very well suited to the emo image, which is why second- hand shops are a great place to find what you need and save money. So, choose clothes with patterns like polka dots, plaid or checkered.
70s jackets are a very popular accessory for emo girls and they go with anything you can wear underneath like vintage 50s dresses, or halter or trapeze dresses.
2- Choose your colors.
Go for subdued colors rather than flashy or pastel ones. Every self-respecting emo has black because it is the most important part of the wardrobe. However, you can also wear other colors. Find things that are classic or in gem shades. Wear what you like because there are no specific rules to follow when it comes to colors. You can also always use accessories of different colors with your clothes.
3- Stock up on dresses.
Emo girls dress in a variety of styles, from knitwear and tunics to trapeze dresses. You will need to buy dresses that fall into one of these categories and these dresses should include cool details, such as a lace-up bodice or corset.
If you prefer skirts, you can try buying short pleated ones.
4- Add leggings.
Indeed, it can sometimes be difficult to wear dresses, especially in winter. So, you can adapt your look to the season by wearing leggings or tights. Look for ones with light colors, stripes or with interesting textures, for example mesh. And it would be even better if the tights or leggings have holes.
Short skirts can also be worn with leggings or tights
5- Wear comfortable T-shirts.
T-shirts with a message are a great way for emo girls to express themselves. So, buy a t-shirt of her favorite band or with a quote that has some meaning to you. Even hoodies are a great way to express yourself, especially in winter.
- They should be well trimmed and not so wide that you are swimming in
- Pair t-shirts and hoodies with well-fitted, slightly worn To enhance or embellish your style, you can wear a pair of striped socks over trousers.
6- Wear the right shoes.
Converses and Vans are the most popular shoes, and they are perfect for bringing out your emo style. Both styles of shoes look great with trousers, dresses or skirts.
To this we can add ballerinas for those who want a more feminine look.
To make your shoes more fun, try replacing the original laces with more colorful ones.
7- Wear accessories.
The emo style is mainly based on a mixture of cute things with more hardcore things. You can wear a headband with a bow and a studded belt. For best effect, wear more than one belt at a time. Bring out the piercings if you have them.
You wear the thick bracelets as they are also very popular among emo girls.
Styling your hair
1- Change the color of your hair.
However, you don’t have to change your hair color just because you want to look emo, but because it is important to you, there are many colors available. Most emo styles center around jet black, platinum blonde or a combination of both.
If you have naturally dark hair, try adding very light highlights. If you have light hair, try adding darker highlights.
You can also try to dye your hair with brighter colors such as mauve, red and pink which are very popular colors. But you can choose the color you like best.
If you’re not ready to change your hair color right away, or if your parents won’t let you, you can experiment with a dye that washes out.
Try using highlights that are less conspicuous in color. You can also buy colored extensions that you can hang on your hair, there are endless possibilities.
2- Cut your hair.
In general, there are haircuts that are more strongly associated with the emo culture. These include the straight cut with very defined edges and cuts with visible layers.
Also, if you have short hair, try a diagonal bob and if you have longer hair, try adding layers on the sides.
Add volume to the top hair. This is the most popular haircut in this culture that you can get without even cutting your hair. To achieve this, simply take a strand of hair from the back and then comb it back towards the roots until the top of your hair has a little more volume.
Do the fringes.
Indeed, fringes are one of the signatures of the ego girls. It should be heavy, thick and stylish. No matter how you cut it, it should be long enough to touch your eyebrows or even so long that it covers part of your eyes. This way it will allow you to hide behind it when you are feeling sad.
Putting on make-up
1- Make your eyes stand out.
The eyes are the reflection of the soul and for emo, they should be the center of attention on the face. So, you can use eyeliner or kohl to highlight them without fear of being too heavy- handed.
If you want to apply liquid eyeliner, you should start at the top of one eyelid from one corner of the eye and work your way to the other. Finally try to draw a line half a centimeter away and let it air dry so that it doesn’t smudge.
For a darker, more frightening effect, draw over the liquid eyeliner with a black pencil or eye pencil.
2- Don’t touch the rest of your face.
As the eyes are the center of attention for emo people, you should not touch the rest of your face. So, add a little pale or neutral lip gloss to make your lips stand out. You can also add a little blush to your cheeks to give them more color.
3- Have fun with your nails.
Indeed, nails are also an important part of the emo look. You can paint them a dark color, a light color or alternate between the two. Also, if you have some money, you could get false nails to make them last longer.
Finally, you can use stencils or stickers to draw fun images on your nails, such as cartoon characters or skulls. Mix and match styles to find something you like.
