Okay, so I’ve been totally obsessed with dark gothic fashion lately. It’s just so…me. I decided to really dive in and put together a look, and I wanted to share the whole messy, glorious process.
Getting Inspired
First, I scrolled through tons of pictures online. I mean, hours. I looked at everything – old Victorian photos, modern goth influencers, even some dark fantasy art. I wanted to get a feel for the different vibes, you know? There’s romantic goth, cyber goth, traditional goth… so many choices!
Planning the Outfit
After all that looking, I started to get an idea of what I wanted. I decided to go for something with a bit of a Victorian feel, but with some edgier touches. Here’s what I was thinking:
- A long, flowing skirt. Maybe velvet? Or something with lace.
- A fitted top. I was thinking a corset, but maybe just a nice blouse with some interesting details.
- Boots. Definitely boots. Big, chunky ones.
- Accessories! Jewelry, maybe a hat, definitely some dramatic makeup.
Gathering the Pieces
This was the fun part… and also the frustrating part. I already owned a few things that could work, like a black lace top and some decent boots. I hit up some local thrift stores, which is always an adventure. It is tough to find clothes that meet my demands. I found a long black skirt that was almost perfect – it needed a little altering, but it was a good start.
Putting It All Together
Okay, so I laid everything out on my bed. This is where the magic (and sometimes, the panic) happens. I tried on the skirt and top. The skirt needed some work – I took in the waist a bit, and I am making and adding some extra lace trim to the bottom. Much better!
The top was good, but it needed… something. I dug through my jewelry box and found a silver chain with a dark pendant. Perfect! I also added a black velvet choker.
The Makeup
This is where I really went for it. I did a dark smoky eye, with lots of black eyeliner and some deep burgundy eyeshadow. I contoured my cheeks to make them look a bit more hollow, and I used a dark red lipstick. I even tried out some temporary black lipstick, but it felt a little too much for this particular look.
I added a pair of fishnet, and it is perfect.
The Final Look (and Some Struggles)
I put on the boots, did a final check in the mirror, and… I loved it! It was exactly the kind of dark, romantic, slightly edgy vibe I was going for. It wasn’t perfect, though. The skirt still needs a little more work, and I’m still on the hunt for the perfect Victorian-style boots. But overall, I was really happy with how it turned out.
It’s definitely a process, this whole fashion thing. But it’s also a lot of fun, and it’s a great way to express yourself. I’m already planning my next dark gothic look… maybe something a little more cyber this time. We’ll see!
