Okay, here’s my blog post about my experience trying out the “gothic 70s fashion” trend:
So, I’ve been seeing this “gothic 70s” thing popping up all over my Pinterest and TikTok, and I was like, “Okay, I gotta try this.” I’m all about trying new styles, and this seemed like a cool mix of spooky and groovy. It’s kind of vague, but I did some digging to get ideas.
The Prep Work
First, I scrolled through a ton of pictures. I mean, tons. I wanted to get a feel for the key elements. I noticed a few things that kept showing up:
- Lots of black, obviously. But also deep reds, purples, and even some browns.
- Flowy fabrics. Think bell sleeves, maxi skirts, and wide-leg pants.
- Velvet. So much velvet. Jackets, dresses, pants… you name it.
- Lace. Usually black lace, often on the sleeves or neckline.
- Boots. Platform boots, mostly, but also some with a more witchy vibe.
- Jewelry. Big, chunky rings, crosses, and anything with a slightly occult feel.
The Outfit Hunt
Armed with this, I raided my closet. I already had a few things that I figured could work: a black velvet maxi skirt, a lace-trimmed top, and some platform boots. Score!
Next, I hit the thrift stores. This is where I really found some gems. I managed to grab a flowy black dress with bell sleeves (it needed a little fixing up, but it was perfect!), a deep red velvet jacket, and a couple of chunky silver rings.
Putting it All Together
Okay, so here’s what I ended up with for my first attempt:
- The thrifted black dress with the bell sleeves as my main focus.
- My black velvet maxi skirt under for the extra layers.
- My own black platform boots.
- Layered on the red velvet jacket I also thrifted.
- I added a long silver necklace.
- I also found a small black hand bag with silver details.
For my makeup, I went with a slightly smoky eye, some dark lipstick, and kept my hair long and loose. The goal was “moody but wearable,” and I thought it was pretty cool.
The Verdict
I wore this out to a coffee shop, and I actually got a few compliments! It felt surprisingly comfortable and, I gotta say, it was pretty fun to channel my inner Stevie Nicks-meets-Morticia Addams. I definitely plan on experimenting more with this style. It’s a cool way to add a little drama to my everyday look. Maybe next time I’ll try to incorporate more lace or find a really awesome pair of wide-leg pants. The hunt continues!
