Okay, so I’ve been obsessed with finding the perfect gothic homecoming dress. I wanted something unique, dramatic, but still kinda appropriate, you know?
First, I scoured Pinterest. Seriously, I spent hours just scrolling through boards, saving anything that caught my eye. I was looking for dark colors, lace, maybe some velvet… anything that screamed “elegant but edgy.”
Next, I hit up some online stores. I checked out the usual suspects, but also some smaller, more alternative shops. I was finding some cool stuff, but nothing that really jumped out at me. It was either too costumey, or just not quite me.
Then, I decided to get crafty. I figured, maybe I could find a simple black dress and add some gothic details myself. I’m not a super experienced sewer or anything, but I thought I could at least handle adding some lace or maybe some chains.
- I went to a local fabric store and browsed through their selection of lace trims.
- I also looked at some different types of black fabric, thinking I might add some panels or something.
- I even checked the craft store for some cool embellishments.
I ended up finding a simple black velvet dress at a thrift store. It was a little plain, but it had a good shape and the fabric was perfect. I also got some beautiful black lace trim and some small, delicate chains.
The real work began!
I spent a couple of evenings carefully hand-sewing the lace around the neckline and the sleeves. It was a little tricky, but it turned out pretty good! I was able to add it myself and it looks amazing! The dress looks much better than in the store.I also used it to create a little bit of a draped effect on the skirt.
Finally, I added the chains. I attached them to the waistline, letting them hang down in a subtle, but edgy way.
It’s not perfect, but I’m really happy with how it turned out! It’s definitely unique, and it feels very me. Most importantly got the perfect gothic homecoming dress.
