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Emo (emotional) is a trait possessed by those who enjoy the darker side of life and try to avoid being mainstream, similar to hipsters . Here is how to dress Emo, for men.
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Browse the Internet to find pictures of styles you want to emulate. Getting a few is good so you can see if you can mix them to make a better hair style, or if you suddenly don't want that hair style you can just pick another.
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Get some tight jeans, studded belts, Converse , Vans , Etnies, hoodies, messengers bags, pin badges and wristbands. Don't buy expensive gadgets or shirts because you think it'll make you look so emo - because it won't. Look for the best bargains and buy things cheaply. eBay and Amazon are good choices to buy cheap items. Also, Hot Topic (USA) and Claire's (UK) have a good selection of clothing and accessories, but avoid the goth and punk clothes. You can also try Gap and a thrift store.Advertisement
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Get a haircut. Type in "emo haircuts" on Google if you need ideas. Emo guys tend to have short hair with a choppy fringe. Try dying it black or wear it how you want.
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Start listening to emo music. Examples of emo bands are: Rites of Spring, Embrace, Moss Icon, Braid, Yage, The Sea, Indian Summer, Thursday, Twelve Hour Turn, Antioch Arrow, Amanda Woodward, Belle Epoque, Framing Hanley, Matchbook Romance, Paramore, Senses Fail, American Football, My Chemical Romance, Black Veil Brides, Pierce the Veil, Sleeping With Sirens, Ghost Town, The Used, Underoath, Fall Out Boy, I Hate Myself, Owls, Sunny Day Real Estate, Texas Is The Reason and Pg 99. Many emo purists will say that all emo must be like its origin. This isn't true. Emo was reinvented in the 90s for a non-punk sound by Sunny Day Real Estate for an alternative, indie or pop punk sound. Some will even say all emo must be obscure, but that isn't true either because otherwise it's a popularity contestant, not a genre of music. It is only the music that counts. Ignore what those purists say.
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Tips
- Be yourself. Being emo is being creative.Thanks
- Don't join 'emo' websites. If you want a LiveJournal or a Myspace account so be it. Just don't get one because you think it'll make you 'uber emo' and then post-pone & zip the pictures all over it.Thanks
- If you get bullied, tell someone about it and don't provoke the bullies. Try to ignore them.Thanks
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Warnings
- Whatever you do, do not cut or physically harm yourself. This cannot be emphasized enough. Being emo means emotional hardcore or emotive rock. Plus this is a stereotype and you might be called a 'poser emo.' Don't follow the rules to being a stereotypical emo.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Band shirts (Matchbook Romance, Dashboard Confessional, or Circle Takes the Square)
- Some form of flat shoes—Converse or Vans would do
- Tight or form-fitted jeans.
- An iPod to keep all your emo music on
- Accessories such as studded belts and fingerless gloves
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