Just follow these steps:

Hair:

• Hair is a big part of the “emo” look of course. There are many emo-looking hair styles to choose from. Contrary to popular belief, not every emo has short, black, choppy hair (although this screams emo). Some of your abundant style choices include:
• For girls - Long-ish hair, with abundant layers and even bangs, possibly chunks of bleached-blond sections and other colors, or dyed black.
• A classic short bob, with or without bangs, black, dark brown, or platinum blond.
• Pink/black layered hair for girls is becoming popular. The top layer is usually cut pretty short and is made to stick out, spiked in a sense. You can even tease your hair.
• Boys or girls - The classic black and short hair is better worn with long side-swept fringe(bangs)that can cover one eye. It especially looks good when the back is teased up with hair gel.
• Think outside the box. Emo has its roots in the punk scene, and isn’t just limited to black. Hair can be dark brown, black, blond, or any color you want — as long as the cut is expressive of a punk rock culture and has a little a-la-emo flare. Wear super girly hair barrettes, bandannas, ribbons. It’s up to you!
• Add random barrettes and bows to your hair.

Makeup:

• Do not go too extreme on the makeup; you might be considered a poser.
• Applying lots and lots of eyeliner is an emo thing. All over the eyelids, under the eyes a little too. This is not a good look for adults, and less eyeliner should be applied when at school or work, or where ’scene’ kids won’t be abundant. Avoid looking like someone punched you.
• The emo look usually includes being as pale as your natural skin tone will allow, so get a whitening foundation of a super light powder. This isn’t extremely important so don’t go overboard with this.
• Dark nail polish for girls is recommended. Black is normal but other colors such as dark green, dark purple, or even black and white stripes could work.

Clothes:

• Clothes make a huge statement.
• Black/Navy skinny jeans or opt for boot cuts.
• Dresses and skirts can be worn by girls if properly paired with converse and leg warmers.
• A dark coloured zip-hoodie is a classic must have.
• Vintage-looking printed tees with random things like robots, dinosaurs, or any random icon that makes people think ‘What in the world could that be about? Originality, or at least the illusion of originality, is the key.
• Shoes can be Converse, Vans, or any random shoe that is either plaid or just looks emo. The best option, although very common within every group nowadays, are Converse low tops or high tops, in black. Remember, if you buy converses, make sure they say made in USA on them, or else they were probably made in a sweatshop (All you emo’s probably don’t care, but stay true to your punk roots). You can get sweatshop-free converse look alikes online.
• Band Tees are a must have. It doesn’t matter where you bought it from. Just scope out ‘emo’ bands, like Dashboard Confessional, Fio Twakey, Lungfish the Promise Ring, Braid, Cap’n Jazz, Thursday, Fall Out Boy, Hot Water Music, Atreyu, Panic! At The Disco, Good Charlotte, Linkin Park, Green Day, Cute Is What We Aim For, AFI. Be aware that not all bands listed are considered “emo” by everyone. If you’re more into punk or ‘emotive hardcore’ you can also try listening to bands that no longer make records (i.e. Texas is the Reason).
• If you are shopping for hoodies, one really in emo thing seems to be “Invader Zim” merchandise. Try to get a dark coloured Invader Zim hoody. These can be found 9/10 times at Hot Topic.

Tips:

• People think that emos have to wear black. There are other colors to wear. The brand fullbleed uses bright colors that would still look good on emos.
• Think dark colors or if your like wanting to be light but emo.Just pick a violet or purple or hot pink!
• You can get some tips from some of the popular emo forums, like Emo Bucket
• It’s a good idea to get an idea about the scene and culture you are trying to immerse yourself into. Even if you just want to look emo, you should be aware of the different perceptions your culture has about it.
• Look up emo on Google, find different sources and come to your own conclusions, but don’t just dress like a poser and not know anything about it.
• Emo is a scene. A music scene. If you dress emo you should like random indie bands and attend concerts, make friends with other scene kids, and have your own ideas and philosophies on life.
• Don’t become the generic “I hate life”, “I write bad poetry”, “I’m so depressed”, or “I want to die” ‘emo’ kid. If you feel one of these things, question your reasons for feeling that way. You need to think deeply about things.
• If you care about what people think then being ‘emo’ isn’t for you, because emo’s don’t care what other people think about them!
• Don’t start going all suicidal. ‘Emo’ is more about the music. if you want to be an ‘emo,’ but you like all the pop bands,it’s okay as long as you don’t like to many. ten would be the most.
• Don’t care about what else thinks. People will hate you because they don’t like emos, but if you want to be emo, then you should. Don’t listen to other people because, as the ‘true’ emos think, it’s your life. You have to live it how you want to.
• Don’t wear jewlery, especially silver rings and braceletts. These tend to be more Gothic fashion choices. Instead try wearing those little scrunchies or other hair things on your arms as jewelry.
• If you want to look emo, you have to act emo. Don’t be acting all ‘preppy.’
• quite a lot of people wear arm bands, these are optional.

Warnings:

• Some people dislike Emos, so be warned that you might be disliked for who you are.
• Do not starve yourself to achieve anorexic thinness.
• Also, being emo is commonly associated with suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you ever feel depressed or suicidal, go talk to someone immediately. OR, Maybe you don’t really want to commit suicide? Maybe you are just so bored with your everyday life that you don’t want to carry on? Maybe you are slightly confused about how your life is going? Even the smartest people can turn this way with life, and you may need to spend a few hours THINKING about WHY you want to die. Many people’s lives change for the better in those desperate times. Keep your mind and heart open and positive things will happen.
• Don’t try too hard to be emo. After all, nobody likes a poser. Just be yourself, if by being yourself, you wear a lot of pink and you’re very into fashion, then that’s fine. You may not be emo, but at least nobody hates you for being a poser.

Things You’ll Need:

• Makeup, especially eyeliner (even for guys alittle)
• Emo Clothes
• Skinny Jeans
• Choppy layered hair with a fringe over your eye (doesn’t matter which one)
• Diary or journal (optional)
• Band t-shirt (make sure 2 sizes to small)
• iPod or other portable music player (no rap music)
• Hair gel/spray
• Converse in different colors or vans or any skate shoes
• Studded Belts (more then one)
• Wild eyes shadows to experiment with (try L’Oreal HiP)
• A good, deep, book to read on your spare time (like during school)
• Hatred for anything associated with “Prep”
• A silver ring or plain necklace that you can wear everyday. (silver goes with most things)
• Lip Pericings (optional) (side not middle).
• A love for energy drinks(monster, red bull and such).
• Make sure you are not dressing goth there is a difference.