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How can I be emo as an adult?

Natalie Tincher
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Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. Since 2010, Natalie has specialized in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.

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Try experimenting with various hair colors, investing in band sweatshirts with a personal story, accessorizing with chunky, studded jewelry, and/or slipping into Lug sole boots or classic black Converse sneakers. You can also switch to a slim, all-black clothing style—just keep in mind that slim fit is narrow and straight while skinny fit is tighter and tapered.

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Can you be emo without looking like it?

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Regina has been passionate about the goth subculture for over 10 years. She studied goth fashion and subculture in school and she has worked to fight misinformation and misappropriation about the goth subculture within the media. Regina is active in a range of online communities and wikis, continuing to educate and get exposure for goth music and subculture.

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Sure! Remember that the emo subculture is practically just about music. Not all fans typically dress in any “style” and there isn't really a community, except for the concerts/gigs and online.

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What should I do if my parents don't want me to be emo?

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Just take it slowly, easing into the culture and fashion. Slowly start listening to the music, dressing emo, trying out new hairstyles, etc. If they give you issues, calmly let them know why emo music and culture is important to you.

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Can you keep your hair a natural color if you don't want to dye it black?

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Of course. You can have any hair color and style you want if you like the music and culture of emo kids. You get to choose if you're emo or not -- not other people.

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What should I do if people bully me for being emo.

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You should tell someone, preferably an adult, and not necessarily bring it up with the bully. The bully is most likely trying to get a rise out of you. By denying them the satisfaction of getting angry or upset, you'll likely have them uninterested in bothering you very much. If they still continue to bother you, consider going to an adult in a position of authority.

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Do all emo kids need to wear black and act shy?

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You honestly don't have to do any of this to consider yourself emo. If you like the music and subculture, you're emo. However, if you want to "look the part" you might favor black clothes, be quiet and shy, and get darker hair.

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