Okay, so I’ve been seeing “gothic style fashion female” trending all over my socials, and I was like, “I gotta try this.” I’m not naturally a super dark and mysterious person, more of a bright-colors-and-sunshine kinda gal, but I love experimenting with fashion, so here’s how it went!
First Steps: Gathering Inspiration
First, I scrolled through a ton of pictures online. I mean, tons. I wanted to see what “gothic style” even meant these days. It’s not all just black capes and spooky stuff, you know? There are different vibes. Some looks were super romantic with lace and velvet, others were more edgy with ripped stuff and chunky boots. I saved a bunch of photos that I thought were cool and that I could maybe actually pull off.
Digging Through My Closet (and Maybe Buying a Few Things…)
Next, I raided my own closet. I was surprised to find I actually had a few things that could work! I had a black lace top that I’d almost forgotten about, and a long, flowy black skirt that I usually wear in the summer. I also had some chunky black boots that I thought might fit the aesthetic.
But, I’ll be honest, I also did a little online shopping. I found a really cool choker necklace with a little cross on it, and I splurged on a pair of black, fingerless gloves that felt kind of dramatic (in a good way!).
Putting It All Together: Experiment Time!
This was the fun part! I tried on a bunch of different combinations. I paired the lace top with the long skirt, then added the boots and the choker. It felt… pretty good! A little bit romantic, a little bit edgy. I also experimented with a black velvet dress I found, layering it with a ripped black cardigan and the fingerless gloves. That one felt more “witchy,” which I was totally into.
- Outfit 1: Black lace top + long black skirt + chunky boots + choker.
- Outfit 2: Black velvet dress + ripped black cardigan + fingerless gloves + chunky boots.
The Makeup: Don’t Forget the Dark Lips!
I’m no makeup expert, but I knew I needed some darker colors to complete the look. I went with a dark burgundy lipstick – not quite black, but definitely dramatic. I also used some black eyeliner, but I kept it pretty simple. I didn’t want to look like I was going to a costume party, just like I was embracing a slightly darker style.
The Verdict: Feeling Myself!
Honestly, I loved it! It was fun to step outside my usual style comfort zone. The gothic look made me feel a little bit mysterious and powerful, which was a cool change of pace. I wore one of the outfits out to dinner with friends, and they were all super into it! I think it’s safe to say I’ll be incorporating some of these gothic elements into my wardrobe more often. It’s all about finding what works for you and having fun with it, right?
It shows that I can have multiple styles, not just sweet but also gothic.
