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I think it is frequently a way of expressing yourself when your body doesn’t fit cheerleader/jock ideal.  Frequently will see heavier girls dressing Goth or making other non-mainstream choices: Rockabilly, Cottagecore, etc. The guys tend to be very pale and slim. It seems like there is a lot of non-binary, sexual identity questioning in this group. I agree with the posters who mention not being able to afford “popular” clothes being drawn to this aesthetic; anecdotally, i have noticed a lot of these kids need braces and aren’t wearing them.[/quote]

This doesn't seem to be the case at my DD's school--she's in a 'edgy' group (not sure what to call it) and they are mainly fairly thin.  Would definitely agree that it's the current go-to for LGTBQ+ though. Not sure about the $ angle. We could afford whatever--and DD doesn't want it.  Her grandparents often gift her trendy/more costly items that she doesn't use/wear that I see the more conventional kids wearing at her school. Her closest friend in the group is very wealthy and is somewhat trying to hide that I think.  DD could use braces, but we're still waiting for the orthodontist to say her teeth are ready for them.  I think it's hard to make generalizations about groups.[/quote]

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