Emo fashion tips

Emo is short for emotional. Others say it means Emotional Punk Movement. It is a culture which has its own ideals, values, as well as fashion. The Emos as they are commonly called are famous for not conforming to conventional trends or fashion. Emo fashion is anti-fashion.

Emo fashion vary from region to region and has changed considerably through the years.

Here are some emo fashion tips to help those who want to try something new.

Emos usually wear a child’s t-shirt. The print usually contains a nostalgic cartoon program reminiscent of the 70s and 80s. This is the most recognizable fashion item you can find. You would have to be underweight to be able to fit into a child’s t-shirt. Emos are mostly are vegans. Emocity and obesity never mix. You’re too sad to eat, remember?

Another emo fashion item is the striped polo shirt. This is the universal emo clothing which you can wear to a concert, to church with mom, or even on the rarest of all occasions, a date.

A sweater vest is also a common emo-wear probably taken from dad’s wardrobe.

Wal-Mart has a long line of tiny striped shirts you can purchase. The young boy’s section is where you would usually find them. If you are well-off, you can head off to one of those ritzy malls and grap a Banana Republic or GAP. There’s a saying which goes like, “If it did not come from a thrift store, it is not emo.”

For the geek-chic look, black rimmed glasses are the right choice for an eyewear.

Converse shoes usually have the name of the significant other written on them.

Tattoos of nautical stars are usually the type of tattoos an emo would like to have. Some tattoos are sparrows, cherries, and a guitar.

Showing your outer pain by having at least one or two lip rings expresses your inner pain.

Having any greasy hair dyed black with bangs in front and spikes at the back is very emo. Other’s have the emo Romulan look. The style is done by having short, thick, greasy dyed-black hair that has bangs cut straight across the forehead and cut high over the ears.

For transportation, emos like to drive a Vespa.

Old school Toyota Corolla, Hyundai’s, Kia’s are alternatives to a Vespa.

Wristbands with happy colors are something emo boys and emo girls should be wearing.

Lawrence