For example, Stevenson said she sees it more as a fashion trend.

“It’s more what you wear to make you an e-girl it’s more about your appearance.”

Dyona also said that she wouldn’t actually count herself as an e-girl. She only “dresses like one” because she “just likes the style.”

On the other hand, Birnbaum said that “it can be both, but I don’t really think you’re an e-girl if you just dress like that. But for me personally, it’s a lifestyle.”

Birnbaum said she thinks the look is a lifestyle to her because to her it involves having a social media presence.

Being an e-girl is “taking things that you wouldn’t see most people do or wear and you’re doing it,” Birnbaum said. “You have more of an online presence, and you have people look up to you because internet fame is a part of being an e-girl,” she said.

This trend does not only wrap around social media platforms it wraps around fashion as well. This type of fashion typically includes long-sleeve striped shirts, dark clothing, 90’s-style pants, combat boots, and fishnets. Accessories that would complete an e-girl look include scrunchies, eyeliner art on the cheeks, chains, a black belt, and chokers.

Birnbaum said she shops for her clothes at thrift stores, Forever 21, and JC Penney’s. She also shops for her accessories at these stores. However, she also makes her own jewelry sometimes.

Stevenson said she shops for her clothes on an online website called Coco Bye that she found from an ad on Instagram.