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No. 226406

So what is the cutoff age for acting/looking 3dgy? It doesn't have to be milky, but when does it start to look ridiculous? Generally tumblr/insta snowflakes seem to be in their early 20s or younger, Nightcoregirl is the only older one that comes to mind (she's in her early 30s right?). Discuss. I'm in my late 20s and dress tumblr-y (but don't have insta presence so no milk) and I'm starting to feel really insecure about this style.

No. 226410

late 20s? god, straight people have no taste. you need to cut that shit out when your like 17, dude, unless you do heroine all day like holli

No. 226411

>>226410
*heroin lol

No. 226413

I dress slightly tumblr-ish but more the twee type. I'm 21, I think it's fine as long as you look under 30. My face looks younger than my age, even when I'm trying to look older (which is actually annoying) the only plus is you get away wearing more immature clothing longer? Idk correct me if I'm wrong. Who knows my style preference will change by late 20, maybe not but that's still pretty young, only got 1 life.

No. 226428

>>226406
if it makes you feel better i saw a 40 year old woman with blue hair one time.
>>226413
>I think it's fine as long as you look under 30
pretty much this, if you look young you get a pass, you might get side eyes from people that know your real age though lol.
i'd say the cutoff is 27 since you'd be an official adult by then/expected to have your life in order by society. but honestly its not a big deal, just be self aware and you're good

No. 226430

Can you guys give an example on how 'tumblr'-style even looks?

No. 226432

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>>226430
Three "edgy" examples that first came to my mind.
Nightcoregirl

No. 226433

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Plaaastic

No. 226434

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A recent photo of Alice Glass

No. 226435

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>>226430
i assumed it was colored hair/"loud" makeup like the kind you did as experiments as a teen/mismatched clothes/not taking into account how the clothes look on your body
basically the emo scene in 2000s but now with more color

No. 226439

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>>226435
Cutesy type tumblr (>>226413) not edgy style is which version of alt/tumblr when someone says tumblr style - not sure if it counts?

No. 226440

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there is no cutoff.
however there should be a different amount of class and grunge as you get older, like if you're 30 or 40 and wanna dress edgy? go straight ahead, just don't look like a teenager on ig or tumblr with ripped jeans and fishnets and tore up crop tops and all that shit, go for a "glamorous edgy" type look

No. 226441

>>226410
erm what? is this bait? aren't most lesbians and bi women edge lords? not to mention gay men?

No. 226442

>>226441
yeh I'm confused, most of my straight friends started dressing like grandmothers by the time they were like 17 lol

No. 226446

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>>226439
Part 2 (edgier looks)

No. 226448

>>226446
OP here, this one is closer to what I'm talking about.

No. 226450

>>226441
Tunglr bis are straight too in my eyes, and I haven't seen any real lesbians dressed like toopoor.

No. 226453

>>226410
whos holli

No. 226454

>>226453
hollixquinn

No. 226513

>>226446
Honestly, you should be able to dress however you want as long as it looks clean and fits your body type.

The issue really are fat people squeezing into too small outfits or sloppy people in general with dirty hair and makeup.

David Bowie dressed however he wanted well into his 60s, and then there's this older teacher who a photographer mistook for a model during fashion week when she was just going out and about in her home city. I think she's awesome


http://www.konbini.com/us/lifestyle/accidental-icon-lyn-slater-teacher-turned-model/

I'm in my 30s now and i still dress how i want, though i'm more aware as an older woman i can't dress as i did in my teen years. It's about balance.

No. 226514

>>226434
She used to be so cute when she was starting out in Crystal Castles. Guess all those cigarettes, alcohol and drug use really caught up to her. Her skin is looking kinda rough

No. 226520

>>226514

The years of emotional and sexual abuse may have been stressful, too.

No. 226521

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All subsequent generations of edge would not exist without this woman.

No. 226525

Please don’t wear Supreme, it’s Iike the adult equivalent of middle schoolers running around with fake coach bags and volcom shirts

No. 226527


No. 226529

on a related note, what happened to fliex fawn? did she disappear?

No. 226536

>>226514
what are your standards for good skin… she barely has eyebags

No. 226540

Why does it have to be edgy? Can’t I just wear black and be in my 20’s without it being edgy?

Hypebeasts shouldn’t exist at any age but idk how it’s edgy either? Isn’t supreme just some overpriced streetwear brand like all the crap rappers and instagrammers wear?

No. 226543

I think it depends on how young you look, your field of work and the city you live in.

A baby faced 28 year old fashion photographer in NYC is able to dress with more freedom without judgement than a 28 year old stay at home mother in small town Michigan.

No. 226546

>>226450
because all edginess now is toopoor
edginess isnt just goth and emo shit
plus
and also aren't lesbains a high consumer for full sleeved tattoo? the stereotype of the punk rock college lezzy doesnt come from nowhere

you just sound inexperienced in the real world

No. 226548

You kids are adorable with what you think is "edgy" and what you think is "old".

Sincerely,

A 40-something

No. 226553

>>226546
>implying 99% of all "punk rock college lezzies" aren't literally bisexuals larping as lesbians
the stereotype of girls going "gay" or bi in college because they think it's cool doesn't come from nowhere. you just sound inexperienced in the lesbian world.

>edginess isnt just goth and emo shit

i mean it basically is, but i was specifically going off the examples used in this thread.

No. 226576

>>226527
It’s not 2013 anymore, the only people who care about supreme are community college students that discovered how to use aliexpress.

No. 226583

>>226553
"Everyone I don't want to be a lesbian are just pretend lesbians"

>basically it is

Not really, lady gaga, demi lovato, all have "edgy" styles but its not goth or emo except for demi in 2009 maybe, edginess can be anywhere from bangs, sunglasses, a dress and leather jacket and heels to straight up goth, it just sounds like you define it loosely

https://thoughtcatalog.com/mila-jaroniec/2011/09/7-types-of-lesbians-youll-find-in-a-gay-bar/

Plus arent lesbians known for tattoos, leather, edgy hair cuts, etc? Or are every single one of them just a fake lesbian somehow and actually just a straight weirdo who dresses edgy forever

No. 226590

>>226583
>Here's a thoughtcatalog article from 2011 to prove my point
Right. I don't go to gay bars anymore because bad experiences with transbians, but I've never met one with a tacky sleeve tat or something. Same goes for haircuts, unless just having shorter hair counts. Also, is a leather jacket really that edgy? My dad wears those…

I don't understand why you're getting so pissy about this btw, I was mostly just meme-ing. This is a boring argument and it honestly seems like your only exposure to lesbians is bad stereotypes and Life Is Strange.

No. 226592

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She was 20 there; thoughts on how long miniskirts and crop tops are acceptable?

>>226439
I don't think that's too severe; i could also imaginr that on some mother/housewive, it's simply very feminine

No. 226596

>>226590
>pretending like the time period makes any difference

idc for arguing you, it's just dumb as fuck to pretend dressing edgy after a certain age is a straight thing when tons of LGBT do it and millions will tell you that they do, no matter how much you twist and turn and try to say "ummm theyre not actually lesbian i never saw lesbians dress edgy therefore it never happens"

No. 226602

>>226596
lord knows the Bs and Ts do, I already said I consider them straight :^)

and like I said, I was literally joking. how autistic are straight people if you fuckers actually get triggered over this?

No. 226608

>>226602
again
"people are only gay when I want them to be because I somehow read their mind and know what theyre attracted to"(derailing)

No. 226614

>>226602
>how autistic are straight people
=
>how autistic are 95% of this world's population
You are the one who sounds like an "autist"!(derailing)

No. 226618

>>226608
>>226614
Oh my fucking god, take a joke. Like I said, autism.(derailing)

No. 226619

>>226592
Apparently I have no comprehension skills I missed the first sentence with "edgy" of the OP post oops


Also I'd say crop top + mini skirt combo is very youthful so I personally wouldn't after 25 max.

No. 226627

>>226592
Imo she looks ridiculous. The chunky school style shoes with the socks are way too much with an already iffy outfit. Makes me think of a gawky teen girl who’s outgrown her clothes. I’m only 25 and would feel absolutely stupid in an outfit like this.

>>226576
Supreme and Bape and those brands are tacky as shit imo. Overpriced and just boring advertisements for the brand. It’s paying excessive money to be a shill..like why do that? Especially for clothes that don’t even have a lot of skill put into their construction like a couture brand would.


You can go buy average quality cotton tshirt and make exactly the same products for $20 and less but idiots still think it’s worth $175-$300.

Switch out supreme for ‘tasteless’ or ‘poor financial decisins’

No. 226638

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I think, as other anons have said, looking or dressing edgy can be done at any age. It just should adapt/evolve according to what you are doing in life and what your age is.

Like if you're in a freelance or more alternative career or are a student, you typically have the opportunity to dress more open and 'weird', so different haircuts and colours, more extreme cuts and prints are going to be more fitting for you, since the people around you are probably going to do the same (normalfag example but look at Buzzfeed, a lot of their producers/content creators dress extremely edgy and 'young' though a solid amount are in their mid to late 20s).

If you have a more steady or office type job, you have to be more careful or 'classy' with your edgy looks, especially while you are just a regular worker and not someone in a particular position of power like a boss or a manager. Day to day you can dress more edgy but it also gets exhausting having two wardrobes/trying to be two people at the same time, so blending a more mature collection with what edgy aesthetics you enjoy is key. So maybe layering darker colours with cool accessories, or mixing an acid wash skinny jean with a cool top and a blazer would work. It's just working with what you can do and what fits with your current surroundings.

No. 226676

Maybe it's because I live in a bigger city, but I see "older" women (30+) dress alternatively all the damn time. It only looks weird when you're not dressing appropriately for the occasion. Like, if you got the body and you're in 30's, why wouldn't you wear a short skirt, fishnets, etc. if that's the look you're going for going for? Implying you're not at your office job or w/e.

But I am a 27 year old former teenaged goth girl with purple in my hair atm and a still mostly black wardrobe (it truely wasn't a phase, mom), so I'm probably bias too.

No. 226697

>>226676
This is what I don't like about goth or alt fashion. It seems like to fully convert you need to dye your hair black or another color or wear makeup. I love goth fashion but it feels incomplete if you don't adhere to those standards. Would it look weird to keep brunette hair and a makeupless face but still wear the clothes?

No. 226699

>>226697
Not same anon, but also late 20s goth woman. For me personally i try to smudge a little black around my eyes, even if i'm not full faced makeup. I bleach my hair blonde, but i dont see any issues with having natural brunette hair. It's more of a style/attitude and obviously, being into the music that make someone goth. I don't think it's always as stereotypical as the goths you see on tv, like ncis (cringe.)

No. 226700

>>226676
My aunt is 52 and she's got a killer body. She has a pretty bold style and she let her hair go gray and she looks amazing. I think that as long as you feel confident and you're not, like, letting fat rolls hang out of your clothing, you should wear whatever you like.

No. 226710

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>>226700
I want to be creepy and ask for photos of her style for reference
I’m terrified of growing old and this whole thread just made everything better

I’m going to be a kick ass grandma wearing edgy clothing

No. 226714

>>226710
>be kick ass grandma

lol I think we should do that anyhow! I fucking hate the idea of getting old, it terrifies me, but she's just awesome and doesn't care, and weirdly or not it totally shows.

No. 226796

>>226439
Does this style have an actual name? I love it so much but finding cute outfits or people to follow on ig is harrrd

No. 226822

>>226796
It’s called a yesstyle hoe (i am)

No. 226834

>>226796
It's called twee.
In the pic are aclotheshorse, simply_kenna & deaddsouls. The other two are topshop pic and a random blogger I forgot the name of.

And for the love of fashion don't buy from yesstyle such poor quality clothing.

No. 226844

>>226834
Yesstyle sources their clothes from several different brands, it's fine if you know what you're ordering. You're like those people who say everything on AliExpress is a scam because they got scammed once by a low-rated seller.

No. 226846

>>226844
>You're like those people who say everything on AliExpress is a scam
A stretch but ok.

Anyway, I've never brought anything from there but I've seen some hauls where the girls do tend to like the clothes, personally everything looks bad and cheap. But you do you. It was just advice - tbh don't have 1st hand experience just visually not impressed.

No. 226848

>>226844
nta but yesstyle sources their clothes from a bunch of shit brands. there's literally no reason to buy from them when you can buy from where you just mentioned, aliexpress. the problem with yesstyle is that they present and price themselves like they are sourcing good, actual brands, when it's all fake, and either the brands don't exist, or you can just buy directly from them for cheaper. yesstyle is for idiots who don't know how to buy from aliexpress or think it's 'safer'.

No. 226856

I feel super insecure about this, not just style and makeup. When I was a teen I was really into the idea of making experimental music (Grimes, Crystal Castles, etc) with visual performance but was way too shy to collaborate with people and show my ideas to someone. Now I’m 28 and I can’t stop thinking that if I actually pursued this I would look ridiculous and out of place :(

No. 226858

>>226856
Both Alice and Grimes are older than you, no cares though because their music is awesome and they look pretty cool

No. 226880

>>226848
They used to have LizLisa, MeJane and some other gyaru brands, now that the trend has worn off they have lots of Korean brands like Chuu and Stylenanda which aren't super high quality but they aren't shit either.
Sure they're overpriced but people who buy clothes from them are paying to not have to go through the hassle of shopping services and customs. Plus their loyalty programme actually does give you some pretty steep discounts.
I've been a customer since 2009 because they often sell cheap sunscreen, I'd never buy circle lenses or any kitchenware from them but some of the clothes really are fine.

No. 226881

>>226627
thats a photo of Liv Tyler in the 90s, that was a totally normal style back then, nothing "edgy" about it.

My advice to everyone in this thread: take a break from lolcow for a bit. You're all becoming way too hypercritical of you own age and what might be considered "edgy". Please don't try to live your lives based on what an anonymous imageboard tells you too. Most people here think that you're old if you're over the age of 22. Don't regret not dressing the way you wanted when you're on your deathbed.

You won't be a cow if your only crime is dressing weird past a certain age.

No. 226884

>>226881

This.

And how is buying cheap mass-produced clothing "edgy" which, as I understand it, is a subset of "alternative"?

I am an old. I rarely wear anything from a mainstream label or which I haven't made, altered or customised myself.

No. 226887

>>226884
It's laughable that people in this thread are acting like Chuu or Stylenanda or anything in >>226439 or >>226446 is edgy or alternative. The most outlandish outfit in either collage is Kinashen's photo (atleast I think that is her), and she only stands out because of her editing making her look like a CGI character.

The outfit in the upper right hand corner is just a denim jacket with a black t-shirt, how does that style have an age limit or count as "edgy"?

And I really want to know what certain anons in this thread think is appropriate wear for someone above the age of 25. Khaki's and mom jeans? Pant suits and pencil skirts?

No. 226892

>>226881
I never agreed that her outfit was edgy, just said I think it’s bad and not age appropriate. My taste hardly defines edge, or what anybody can wear, anon. I know it’s a fairly typical 90’s look, I just don’t agree that it’s good.

Thinking certain looks aren’t good and saying so on a thread discussing outfits and incredibly vague aesthetics isn’t exactly screeching from the rooftops “only fools wear what I disliiiiiiiiike” or telling random women in the street that they are not allowed to wear what they’re wearing.

Maybe this is a good time to take your own advice and not read so heavily into an old critique of an even older outfit, and a fairly common opinion about branding.

No. 226894

>>226884
I'm a super old and I wear whatever the hell I want. Sometimes it fucks me off when I see something that I could have pulled off at twenty but just don't have the body for any longer, it's usually swimwear tho, so yeah, not terribly limiting.

If someone doesn't like the way I look or my style of dress they can fuck right on off. Anons in the thread twitching about being twenty eight, omfg. Children, listen to the old and come to terms with that shit fast, because you're gonna be fifty before you know it. Wear whatever the hell you want and stop giving so many shits. You'll be happier and healthier for it.

>inb4 fuck off granny kek

No. 226911

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All I can think of is Deathcandy and Cajsa.Murk

I don't know how old Deathcandy is as she hasn't really plastered it anywhere but she looks late 20's/early 30's or so

Cajsa is just late 20's

They both just look tacky, Cajsa Murk especially so because she's just gripping onto this tri-hard edgy Nazi Satanism shtick but just eats junk food all day while sporting serial killer tattoos

And I mean, personally I don't find anything wrong with older alternative folks or whatever, but this edgy thing is just truly tacky and screams "forever alone" past 24

No. 226924

>>226858
Both started out young though and kind of grown up into it.

No. 226930

>>226525
My only experience with seeing someone wear Supreme irl is a coworker that has actually said he couldn't pay his phone bill that month because he bought a hoodie for $200+. Needless to say, I lost any amount of respect I possibly could have had for him that day.

>>226521
I am 100% excited that I still like her accessories now that I am an adult and can buy real items and not eBay knock-offs like I did in high school. The only item I did get of hers (that was authentic) was those Wing rocking horse platforms that I still have. I gave up buying any new school clothes that year for them lol. Still have them though!


I think, like quite a few anons do here, as long as it looks good on you it doesn't matter what you wear. You need to be aware of what flatters you and your body type. You don't have to give it up entirely when you reach x age… or, at least I feel that way, anyways. I'm 25 and can actually afford the weeb/edgy shit I wanted to buy when I was in high school and college bu couldn't due to finances, so I do purchase some of the pieces that would have longevity (i.e: VW jewelry).

No. 227005

>>226884
>>226887
No one said that was edgy, that's why some people in that convo saged

No. 228465

>>226439
The outfits on the right and in the center are fine.

No. 228467

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I think you can still have an "edgy" style in your late 20's - 30's as long as it's not filled with uwu pastel goth shit. Helen Anderson is 27, somewhat alternative and looks good to me.



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