“Emo Mom” - How Old Is Too Old?

[kosui no kaori]

Now that’s a smoky eye.

 

[lair77]

Too old for what? What is the goal? To please everyone or to be yourself and find people who love you for who you are?

If you're at work or a job interview, or maybe some formal event, I'd dress conservatively. But otherwise, wear whatever you want.

Also, what people mean by terms like emo and goth can vary. Some people just use the term loosely to mean wearing black clothes/eyeliner, etc. or maybe a t-shirt with a rock band on it. But some would define it more narrowly and want to stay faithful to specific subcultures. Two people can dress the way they think is emo, and both people could look totally different.

 

[kosui no kaori]

Too old for what? What is the goal? To please everyone or to be yourself and find people who love you for who you are?

If you're at work or a job interview, or maybe some formal event, I'd dress conservatively. But otherwise, wear whatever you want.

Also, what people mean by terms like emo and goth can vary. Some people just use the term loosely to mean wearing black clothes/eyeliner, etc. or maybe a t-shirt with a rock band on it. But some would define it more narrowly and want to stay faithful to specific subcultures. Two people can dress the way they think is emo, and both people could look totally different.

I adore all of this. Thank you!

And your last statement is so absolutely true. Great point.

 

[_Nicolas_]

Also, what people mean by terms like emo and goth can vary.

Very true, both in terms of music taste and dress style! I can be about as goth as they come in terms of my musical tastes but would probably take being described as emo as a bit of an insult, as my perception of emo is of quite a juvenile thing.

 

[kosui no kaori]

Saw this bumper sticker on the way home from the dentist today 🦇

 

[baklavaRuzh]

I'm getting anxiety and about to call my plastic surgeon, nutritionist, PT and dermatologist after reading this thread! 😅😅 if you look young (cool or cute) or old enough (eccentric and ... too late to care vibes) you can get away with anything.

The freedom we have the choices we make the sacrifices we pay make life so complicated.

 

[kosui no kaori]

The freedom we have the choices we make the sacrifices we pay make life so complicated.

This is so very true.

 

[PrinceRF]

As soon as the "mom" title gets added.

 

[kosui no kaori]

As soon as the "mom" title gets added.

Interesting.

Is there a particular “Mom” uniform/starter pack that I’m not aware of?

 

[enframing]

My question is, how old is too old? I feel like I can pull this off for maybe another 5 years. Can I do this when I’m 50? Will I even want to? At what age would you say this particular look would be ridiculous, or embarrassing? (If you say “any age”, I’m ready for you 😆)

You can pull it off as long as you like it. I go to a lot of concerts in LA and I see plenty of women (and men) dressing and doing themselves up as they always have. No reason to be embarrassed.

An older couple looking punk rock (1970s/1980s) is awesome. No need to change.

Kim Gordon (70) of Sonic Youth) and Siouxsie Sioux (66) still do themselves up like they always have (though Siouxsie wears less black) , and look fantastic.

 

[kosui no kaori]

Kim Gordon (70) of Sonic Youth) and Siouxsie Sioux (66) still do themselves up like they always have (though Siouxsie wears less black) , and look fantastic.

Two iconic and amazing examples 🙌🏻 You’re absolutely right.

I’ve just heard news that Garbage is touring this year, and I was so happy to see Shirley Manson still looking like her fabulous self as well, smudged black eyes and all ❤️

 

[Robin-in-FL]

Bwahaha, trolling again!

As soon as the "mom" title gets added.

I have this image of a young prince, his toddler holding one hand, and on the other arm a beautiful woman in a shapeless jumper dress and birkenstock sandals, her face bare of makeup.

 

[kosui no kaori]

Not emo, but still pretty cool.

My boys loved this, especially my youngest (his nickname is Spooky Lukey, after all) - we spotted this truck on the road:

 

[Salumbre]

Not emo, but still pretty cool.

My boys loved this, especially my youngest (his nickname is Spooky Lukey, after all) - we spotted this truck on the road:

This is fantastic!

I have an It mask at home that I have not mustered the nerve to wear yet. It's very well done, and makes everyone do a double take...

 

[kosui no kaori]

This is fantastic!

I have an It mask at home that I have not mustered the nerve to wear yet. It's very well done, and makes everyone do a double take...

You should definitely break it out this October!! Make sure you take photos 😁

Luke is a huuuge fan of Halloween, since he was a toddler - 365 days a year. He has an August birthday, but requests a Halloween theme every single time 🎃

He’s not allowed to watch the actual movies yet, but he’s a huge fan “of the aesthetic” (his words, lol). His recent obsession is animatronics, and so we try to hit as many Spirit Halloween stores as we can starting at the end of July (!), through October.

These (2018) animatronics are in a league of their own, though: (TW: horror, gore)

 

[Salumbre]

You should definitely break it out this October!! Make sure you take photos 😁

Luke is a huuuge fan of Halloween, since he was a toddler - 365 days a year. He has an August birthday, but requests a Halloween theme every single time 🎃

He’s not allowed to watch the actual movies yet, but he’s a huge fan “of the aesthetic” (his words, lol). His recent obsession is animatronics, and so we try to hit as many Spirit Halloween stores as we can starting at the end of July (!), through October.

These (2018) animatronics are in a league of their own, though: (TW: horror, gore)

I'd love to get me some of these!

My décor style is what I call "serial killer chic."

 

[kosui no kaori]

I'd love to get me some of these!

My décor style is what I call "serial killer chic."

✨🤌🏻✨

 

[Scent Detective]

I missed the pics you posted, but from looking at your avatar picture, which I know is you I will say that most women would love to look like you do. So, just be you...

 

[kosui no kaori]

I missed the pics you posted, but from looking at your avatar picture, which I know is you I will say that most women would love to look like you do. So, just be you...

You’re too, too kind - thank you!

Don’t give me too much credit, though. I may be a bit of a catfish with all the eyeliner 😅

I’ve genuinely been a lot more confident about my style of makeup since this thread, though! I’ve really tried to listen to everyone’s input, and just enjoy myself 🙂

 

[Scent Detective]

I've seen a few catfish and never noticed any eyeliner on them.