Though changes are natural phenomenon in the world of fashion yet there are some constants that will always remain. It should not be forgotten that emo fashion has evolved from an anti-fashion, anti-consumerist subculture.
Let us explore the different items of emo fashion beginning with shirt. Emo T-shirt should be tight fitting and be at least 10 years old, if not older. A funny/ironic slogan is must be present on the shirt. Vintage t-shirts are probably the most recognizable "emo" fashion item around, especially on eBay that perfectly fits the purpose of an emo-T shirt.
Ringer shirt that was quite popular in the late 70s has made a big come back in the past couple of years. Jerseys are often seen as the lose cousin of "Ringer". They are generally sports-related. Stripped Polo shirt is considered to be a universal clothing item, because it can be worn to an emo concert, to church, or even out on a date. Another most amazing selection for the emo guys will be IZOD striped polo. Western shirts with fancy embroidery is sure to rule the scene. Emo guys also prefer western shirt with crisscross design. During winter season there are several options to continue the fashion with emo warm garments. A jacket with a removable liner and the hooded sweatshirt, or "hoodie" is ideal.
Emo guys never go for shorts even in the hottest weather. They prefer pants of Ben Davis and Dickies made famous by the band Emo Summer. Head accessories are also an important part of emo fashion. You can find numerous classic trucker mesh cap with insane slogans, beer logos, or even plain old blank ones or you can also go for a nice warm beanie. Not to be missed out another important part of your accessory and that is your feet. The Converse Chuck Taylor shoes are classic alternate-wear that continued for many generations and genres. But due to some management problem the company went bankrupt. If you are sick of having the same shoes then hook up with a pair of 70s/80s athletic shoes like the Nike, Reebok, Saucony, New Balance and Adidas. You can find numerous knockoffs that are usually all man made, and there is no involvement of animal products.
A good collection of emo fashion is non-gender specific. Males and females can be found wearing any of the clothing. There are some fashion trends that are specifically emo girl or emo boy related but emo guys like to experiments with their self that is different from normal.
You may have heard about a group of people who call themselves "Scene." This group spends a lot of time at shows and on the social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. On trait that makes this group very recognizable is their hair. For both guys and girls it usually consist of choppy, layered, jet black (sometimes blonde for girls) hair that often features streaks of bright neon colors.
This hairstyle is very similar to emo hair, but the group will take offense if you call it such. Scene hair has it's foundations in emo, punk, and hardcore but takes it to a more fashion conscious level. Instead of being emotional and anti-social, the scene crowd is happy go lucky and self confident. The trend is even becoming popular among celebrities, especially those in the music industry.
If you want to get scene hair it is better to go see a hairstylist who has a lot of experience with the cut. If you go to a Supercuts or a Barber they will have no idea how to get the look you want. While it may look messy and unconventional, it is actually quite complex. That means if you try to do it yourself there is a big chance that you will screw up. Let someone who knows what they are doing take care of you, especially if you have no experience cutting your hair.
Accessories are the key to tying the whole look together, for both girls and guys. Girls can wear colorful headbands or hair clips, while guys can use hats and hoodies.
