Okay, so I’ve been totally obsessed with gothic fashion lately. It’s just so cool and dramatic! I decided to dive in and create my own gothic-inspired look, and let me tell you, it was a journey.
First, I scoured the internet for ideas. I mean, I looked at tons of pictures. I wanted to get a feel for the different styles within gothic fashion – there’s romantic goth, Victorian goth, cybergoth… so many options!
Finding My Style
I grabbed a notebook and started jotting down what I liked from each picture. Key things kept popping up: dark colors (duh!), lace, velvet, long flowing skirts, and cool accessories like chokers and crosses.
- Dark colors, mostly black but also deep reds and purples.
- Lots of lace and velvet textures.
- Long, flowing skirts or dresses.
- Corsets, either over or under clothing.
- Statement jewelry – chokers, crosses, rings.
- Boots! Gotta have the right boots.
Go Shopping
Then came the fun part – I headed out to do shopping! I hit up some local thrift stores. Thrift stores are awesome for this kind of thing because you can find unique, vintage-y pieces without spending a fortune.I spent sevaral hours on searching.
I found a long, black velvet skirt that was perfect. I also snagged a lacy black top and a few silver necklaces with dark stones. Score!
Putting It All Together
Back home, I started experimenting. I tried on the skirt and top together – looking good! I added one of the necklaces and layered it with a simple black choker I already had. I dug out my favorite pair of black boots, the ones with the buckles, and they were the perfect finishing touch.
I even played around with my makeup. I went for a smoky eye and a dark red lipstick. Nothing too crazy, just enough to add to the vibe.
My Gothic Look
I ended up with a look that I really love. It’s dark and romantic, but still feels like “me.” It’s not a costume, it’s just a different way of expressing myself. And the best part? I created most of it with stuff I found at thrift stores! Seriously, you don’t have to break the bank to explore different styles. Just get creative and have fun with it!
