How can I lose my preppy image?

Question

Last year in school i was very, very preppy. Now, I'm sick of going to class every day and living by a set of rules i created in my head. So i reconnected with myself over the summer and chose to be myself, which is more of a 'highly colorful emo'. But im kinda worried that once i get back to school ill be teased or labeled as a poser. you dont have to cut yourself to be emo, and you dont have to be depressed 24/7 to be emo. i just want to live my own life!!! how do i make people see that im turning over a new leaf and dont want to be judged? any ideas????

Answer 1

Transition yourself slowly. Start wearing more clothes that you think fit your style, start doing your hair like you want it to.

People will hate on you, no matter what. But the younger you are, the safer it is to change.  

Answer 2

Uh by sticking a label on yourself you are automatically prejudging yourself and opening yourself to be judged by others.