Alternative fashion is unique and constantly changing, associated with teenagers and young adults but open to all ages. Emo and gothic fashion are popular forms, with emo fashion rooted in rock music and gothic fashion reminiscent of Victorian times and BDSM. Both styles are androgynous and include macabre and morbid accessories.
The phrase “alternative fashion” is often associated with styles that differ from mainstream trends. The phrase itself represents fashion choices that are not only unique but constantly changing. Alternative fashion is generally linked to teenagers and young adults, although people of any age can participate in this style of clothing. In the first decade of the 21st century, gothic and emo fashion are the most popular forms of alternative fashion, although grunge and rockabilly are also alternative fashion modes. In fact, almost any type of style can be considered an alternative fashion to other people.
Emo fashion has its roots in a style of rock music. Lyrically emotional and melodically catchy, the songs have captured a certain type of audience since roughly the mid-1980s. While the emo movement enjoyed moderate underground popularity until the 21st century, it has since become more mainstream. Fashion critics often argue that as more and more clothing designers have made styles aimed at this crowd, it is no longer as “alternative” as it once was.
“Emo kids,” as they are often called, are usually depicted wearing skinny jeans or pants, band T-shirts, neon colors contrasted with shades of black, and shoes made by skate brands. Studded belts, thick-rimmed glasses, and shaggy haircuts are also associated with emo fashion. Many emo fashionistas also dye their hair strands in various bright and unusual colors. Despite the loud outfit choices, those who dress with an emo twist are often stereotyped as shy, angsty boys and girls.
Goth or gothic fashion is another alternative fashion style. Considered a type of subculture, people who have “gone goth” are often seen dressed in black, with occasional splashes of white or gray. Black hair is also common, worn wild or long, straight. Heavy black makeup, including black lips, is also associated with this type of alternative fashion. Style choices are often reminiscent of Victorian times, as well as BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism, masochism) and punk movements.
Considered androgynous in many ways, both men and women wear gothic clothing. Like other forms of alternative fashion, there are no age or geographic restrictions associated with the goth subculture. Both men and women in this scene can wear tulle or velvet skirts, black boots and fishnet accessories. Goth people are also generally pale, as Goths are stereotyped as not liking the sun. Macabre, erotic and morbid accessories are also part of this fashion trend.
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