As every good emo kid knows, Hot Topic is the place du jour for clothes related to the emo and goth cultures, and they sell a ton of music and accessories, as well. They feature a large, diverse selection of band t-shirts and shoes, too. It’s not hard to find all the makings for a good emo outfit as Hot Topic. But for those who don’t want the mainstream emo experience, there are a number of other online shops to find the makings for your emo wardrobe.

A lot of online clothing companies for emo clothes and accessories are based in the UK. Subculturewear.com features a huge selection of emo, goth, punk and rockabilly clothes like hoodies, pants, shoes, tights and leggins and jewelry. There’s even a section for infant clothing, as well, if you feel the need to have yourself a little emo in the family. They offer makeup and hair products, too, to make sure you completely look the part. For men, they also offer suspenders to help complete the emo look. If you’re in the market for beanies, wristbands, fingerless gloves, wallets or bags, they also have a collection that should have what you’re looking for.

Sohos is also another good place to find emo and punk clothing, and they can be found at sohos.co.uk. In addition to the usual shoes and shirts and pants, they also offer jackets, a section for children, and the option to shop by brand. Loloz.co.uk also features a trendy selection of emo clothing, and some funky accessories, as well, like candles and umbrellas and stationery. Darksideclothing.com is another UK shop that caters to the emo crowd, as well, and they even feature a section on clothing for dogs, so now your pet can be as emo as you are when you go for walks. They also have a section of clothing for infants and are broken down into very specific categories, including wife beaters, which is an unusual category on the whole.

Kathmanduonline.co.uk is also another fantastic place to find emo and alternative clothing to complete your wardrobe. They not only cater to hardcore punk and rockabilly, but also specialize in emo clothing and accessories, and that special brand of emo culture called screamo, too. They’re also one of the only sites to feature body jewelry for the emo scene, too.

For shoes only, Bootdungeon.com has an awesome selections of shoes, boots and flats from the brands Demonia and Deviant. Draven.com is another good brand that has awesome shoes for every emo out there. The shoes are not only stylish and comfortable, but come in a variety of styles, colors and textures, which means everyone is bound to find a pair that goes with your emo style.

Emo hair is a big part of the emo culture, and that’s a big indicator of what sets someone apart as being part of the emo world. For men, bangs are a big part of the hairstyle, which means they’re usually long and sweeping, coming from hair that’s generally got a deep part on one side - it’s unusual to see an emo boy with emo hair that’s parted down the middle of is super short anymore.

Hair bangs can be super spiky, trailing down the side of the face, or spiky in front of the eyes. Or, they can sweep across the forehead and eyes, starting from the deep part on the opposite side. Hair can also be super spiky in the back and longer in the front with the same spiky bangs, or spiky and short on one side of the head and longer on the other, with either the sweeping side part bangs or the spiky variety. Color for this type of emo hairstyle tends to be black only, although highlights have become popular even among the men of the emo culture. Blonde highlights are still a good choice, or dark brown hair with blonde or red highlights. If the emo girl hair is blonde, black or dark brown highlights are becoming increasingly popular, too. The haircut is most often asymmetrical and uneven, with short choppy layers and texture.

And that’s just for the men, although hairstyles for emo women are quite similar, as far as the bangs and uneven cut go. A popular look for emo girls is to have long even bangs that go straight across the forehead and are one solid color, while the rest of the hair is another, like black bangs and blonde hair. Bangs are still a prominent feature for girls, and they still tend to the long and sweeping or short and spiky, like with the men. Long pieces of uneven hair that frame the face are almost a must-have for any emo hairstyle, and that the rest is messy and looks uncared-for is a given.

Since emo hairstyles isn’t one of exact science, you don’t really need a professional hairdresser to help you achieve the style you want, or even the cut you really desire. You can even cut the hair yourself, or have a friend do it for you. Buzz it short in the back but have it long and spiky in the front, or leave it long in the front or all over but add short, choppy layers to give the hair depth and messiness. Color it black or streak it with maroon or pink highlights, or razor it on the ends for a spiky, ragged look. The good thing about the style of emo haircuts is that they can be customized to reflect the wearer’s personality in a bunch of different ways, so there’s no right or wrong way to style an emo haircut.

There are some things that are always characteristically considered part of the emo genre and culture - skinny girl jeans and pants, crazy hair, weird shoes and band-tshirts. But there are some trends that are emerging among the emo scene that are more of an accessory to the style.

Among women, hair accessories are really a hot item, from funky headbands to little-kid clips and bows. If you can add a skull and crossbones somewhere on the accessory, all the better. Any hair item in bright red, black and white or pink is almost a sure bet, because they go with so many of the emo culture colors. Rubber bracelets are also hot right now, in black, silver, purple or red. The more the better, since they’re meant to be worn in multiples to begin with.

Messenger bags or backpacks are also becoming increasingly popular, and the more pins and patches you can fit on, the better off you’ll be. Since emo culture tends towards darker colors, bags in black, red, pink or olive green are an in item, and are usually decorated with items from emo bands or things that reflect the culture, like tattoos. Band shirts are a really essential part of the emo wardrobe, and you can never have too many. Pair a band t-shirt with skinny jeans and Chucks or any brands of skate shoes, and youve got the everyday emo outfit. Complete with hair bows, lots of makeup (if you’re a woman), emo hairstyle and jewelry, and you’re off to face the day as an emo kid.