Okay, so I’ve been seeing “Harajuku Gothic Fashion” all over my feed lately, and I was like, “I gotta try this.” I mean, it looked so cool and edgy, a total vibe. So, I decided to dive in and document my whole experience.
Getting Started: The Inspiration Phase
First things first, I needed some inspo. I spent, like, a whole afternoon just scrolling through pictures and saving anything that caught my eye. I was looking for that perfect mix of cute and creepy, you know? The kind of stuff that screams “I’m adorable, but I might also steal your soul.”
Key elements I noticed:
- Lots of black, obviously.
- Plaid skirts – short ones!
- Platform boots. Big, chunky ones.
- Fishnet stockings or those thigh-high socks with stripes.
- Chokers, crosses, and maybe some safety pins for good measure.
- Layers! Like, a cute top, but then a ripped-up sweater over it.
- Makeup – dark eyeliner, maybe some dark lipstick.
The Hunt: Finding the Pieces
This was the tricky part. I didn’t want to just buy a whole “costume,” you know? I wanted pieces I could actually wear again, maybe mixed with other stuff. So, I hit up some of my usual online stores, and even checked out a couple of thrift shops. Score!
I managed to find a black plaid skirt that was just the right length, and some killer platform boots that made me feel, like, six feet tall. I already had a bunch of black tops, so I grabbed a few that I thought would work. The fishnets were easy to find, and I even snagged a cool choker with a little cross on it.
Putting it All Together: Experimentation Time!
This was the fun part! I laid everything out on my bed and just started playing around. Tried different combinations, different tops with the skirt, boots with and without the fishnets. It was like playing dress-up, but way cooler.
I ended up going with a black baby doll top, the plaid skirt, fishnets, and the platform boots. Added the choker, and then I messed around with my hair, putting it up in messy pigtails. For makeup, I went with a pretty heavy eyeliner and a dark red lipstick. Boom! I felt like a total Harajuku Goth queen (or at least, a princess).
The Final Look: Rocking It!
I have to say, I was pretty happy with how it turned out! It was definitely outside of my usual style, but that’s what made it so fun. I felt confident, edgy, and just…cool. I even wore it out to get coffee, and I got a few compliments! (And maybe a few confused stares, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right?)
This whole Harajuku Gothic fashion experiment was a blast. It pushed me out of my comfort zone, and I ended up discovering a whole new style that I really dig. I’m definitely going to keep playing around with it, mixing and matching pieces, and making it my own. Who knows, maybe I’ll even try adding some color next time…maybe.
