Okay, so I’ve been wanting to try out this whole “gothic fashion” thing for men for a while now. I always thought it looked cool, but kind of intimidating, you know? But hey, gotta step outside the comfort zone sometimes, right?
First, I started by doing some digging online. Just looking at pictures, mostly. Pinterest, some random blogs, that kind of thing. I wanted to get a feel for what “gothic” even means in terms of clothes for guys.
My Exploration Process
- Searched for “gothic fashion men” – Loads of Images, a lot of it was Super over the top.
- Filtered through to the “everyday gothic look.” I needed something I could that I could apply in real life.
- Looked at some gothic clothing stores to try the look out.
The biggest thing I noticed was that it’s all about black. Lots and lots of black. Black pants, black shirts, black boots… you get the idea. But it’s not just black. There’s texture, too. Like, I saw a lot of velvet, leather (or fake leather, which is more my speed), and even some lace (though I’m not sure I’m brave enough for that yet!).
So, I decided to start small. I already owned some black jeans, so that was a good start. I also had a plain black t-shirt. Next, I went to a thrift store – seriously, thrift stores are amazing for this kind of thing. I found a black button-down shirt with a slightly textured pattern. It wasn’t obviously “gothic,” but it had the right vibe.
The real find, though, was a long, black, almost coat-like cardigan. It’s kind of drapey and dramatic, and it instantly made the whole outfit feel more… intentional. I also picked up some black boots – chunky ones, with a bit of a platform. I wasn’t sure about them at first, but they actually looked pretty cool.
I put it all together: black jeans, black t-shirt, the textured button-down (left unbuttoned), the long cardigan, and the boots. And… it actually worked! It felt a little bit “extra” compared to what I usually wear, but in a good way. Like, I felt confident, a bit mysterious, maybe even a little bit badass.
I’m definitely going to keep experimenting with this. Maybe I’ll try adding some accessories, like a silver ring or a necklace with a dark, interesting pendant. But for now, I’m pretty happy with this first attempt. It’s a good starting point, and it proves that you don’t have to go full-on vampire to get a taste of the gothic aesthetic.
