| There is hardly anybody at the present time who has heard nothing about the representatives of emo culture, called emo boys and emo girls, or in general emo kids. Emo represents youth subculture originated from the amateurs of the style in music of the same name. You can meet emo boys and girls every day, though possibly you do not pay attention to their particular style. With an all-round intention to stand out of the crowd every person with a non-typical outward appearance seems like just expressing his personality. But still, you will easily recognize representatives of emo culture if you get to know their distinguishing features.
First of all, the term "emo" originates from the word "emotional", in such a way the fundamental rule for emo kids is to express their emotions. They are meant to be very sensitive to what's going on around them and intolerant to injustice. They place specific emphasis on exalted love. That is why there is a stereotype opinion of emo representatives as weepy girls and boys.
Emo boys and girls have their own style in order that they're easily recognized. Their general hairstyle is a slanting fringe over one eye and short bristling hair on the back of the head. The preference is given to straight black hair. Emo girls commonly give preference to childish hairstyle like bows and pigtails. Both male and female representatives of emo culture generally have the ears pierced. Some of them also have piercing on the face or other parts of body. Emo boys and girls also commonly underline eyes with black mascara or eyeliner, when at the same time the lips are made of the skin color.
As for the clothing, emo kids give preference to the combination of black and pink color. Black refers to depression caused by being misunderstood and rejected. Pink color emphasizes bright hopes of emo boys and girls for the future and their challenge to the common gloominess. These two colors are common for emo representatives, but other provocative combinations of colors are also acceptable. Tight jeans, T-shirts and sneakers are the most common clothes for emo representatives.
Emo culture is a specific trend of contemporary young people that helps them to express themselves and find new friends who understand their vulnerable soul. |
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