Okay, here’s my attempt at a blog post about “trad goth”, written in the style you described, mimicking the example and using the provided tags:
Alright, so I got into this whole “trad goth” thing a while back. Let me tell you, it was a journey. I didn’t even really know what it was at first, just that it looked cool.
First, I scrolled through a million pictures online. I mean, hours. Just trying to get a feel for the vibe, you know? It’s all dark and moody, but not in a Hot Topic, mall-goth kind of way. More like… old-school spooky.
Digging Deeper
Then I started actually, like, reading about it. Turns out, it’s not just about the clothes. It’s a whole subculture thing, tied to the music.
- Started with the music. The classics, everyone talks about: Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure (early stuff, mostly), Sisters of Mercy. That kind of thing.
- Listened to it all, a Lot!. Find out which bands and sounds are my type.
- Found some newer bands that fit the sound, too. It’s not all stuck in the past, which is cool.
Then came the hard part: the clothes. I didn’t want to just buy a “goth” costume, you know? I wanted to actually build a wardrobe that felt right.
So, I hit the thrift stores. Hard. Seriously, I spent, like, every weekend for a month digging through racks of old clothes. It’s kind of a treasure hunt, which is fun. I even bought a sewing machine, and try to sew some simple clothes!
I found some good stuff: black velvet jackets, lacy tops, ripped fishnets (those were already ripped, thankfully). I learned how to do a decent smoky eye with makeup, which took some practice, let me tell you.
The biggest thing, I guess, is that I realized it’s not about being perfect. Trad goth is kind of DIY. It’s about taking what you can find, and making it your own, mixing it with dark creativity.
I’m still figuring it all out, honestly. But it’s been a fun ride. It’s a way to express myself, to connect with a certain aesthetic and a certain type of music. And to wear a lot of black, which I’m totally okay with.
