Okay, so I’ve been totally obsessed with gothic fashion lately. It’s just so dramatic and cool! I wanted to try putting together some looks, so here’s how it went down.
Digging for Inspiration
First, I scrolled through a ton of pictures online. I mean, tons. I was looking at everything – old-school gothic looks, modern stuff, even some gothic lolita vibes. I just wanted to get a feel for the different styles and see what I liked.
My Closet Raid
Next, I dove into my own closet. I already have a bunch of black clothes (who doesn’t?), so I pulled out anything that seemed remotely relevant. Think black dresses, dark skirts, lace tops, you name it. I even found an old velvet jacket that I’d totally forgotten about!
The Experimentation Phase
This is where the fun really started. I spent a good couple of hours just trying stuff on. I mixed and matched different pieces, added some chunky jewelry, and played around with different boots and shoes. Some combinations were… interesting. Let’s just say not everything worked!
- Black lace top with a long black skirt – definitely a winner!
- Velvet jacket with a short, flouncy skirt – a bit too costumey.
- Tried adding fishnets – super edgy, I might be brave enought one day!
Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize!
I realized pretty quickly that accessories are KEY. A simple black dress can look totally different with the right necklace or belt. I dug out some of my darker, more dramatic jewelry – silver pieces, crosses, anything with a bit of a vintage vibe. I don’t have much, but I can get more ideas later.
The Final Looks
After all that experimenting, I managed to put together a few outfits that I really liked. It’s not like, full-on, everyday gothic, but more like gothic-inspired. It’s a start, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out! I even took some pictures, and I felt great. I definitely want to keep exploring this style and see where it takes me. I’m going to keep looking for pieces to build on this.
