Okay, so I’ve been wanting to dive deeper into the world of gothic fashion, and I figured the best way to do that was to really explore some brands. I mean, knowing the brands is like, knowing the scene, right?
Starting My Search
I started out by, you know, just hitting up Google. I typed in stuff like “best gothic fashion brands” and “top gothic clothing stores”. I also checked out some forums and subreddits where people were talking about their favorite gothic styles. This gave me a huge initial list, almost too much to handle!
Digging Through The results
I spent hours, seriously, hours, clicking through websites. Some were, honestly, pretty terrible. Like, bad designs, low-quality photos, you name it. Others were super cool, but really expensive, the kind of stuff I could only dream of affording right now. So, I started making a list, separating things out:
- Dream Brands: The ones that were amazing but totally out of my budget.
- Potential Finds: Brands that looked promising and maybe had some affordable pieces.
- Total Misses: The ones that were just… no.
Narrowing it Down
After a day and change of research I began to realize some pattern.
I noticed a few names kept popping up. I jotted down some notes about the general vibe of each brand – was it more romantic gothic? Cyber gothic? Traditional? This helped me figure out what I was actually drawn to.
The Outcome
This whole process was super helpful. I not only found some amazing brands that I’m excited to shop from in the future, but I also learned a lot more about my own personal style within the gothic aesthetic. And it feels good to finally find something I like.
