Alright, so, “trad goth men,” huh? I got curious about this whole aesthetic and decided to give it a shot myself. Here’s how it went down.
First, I Needed to Understand What I Was Doing
I mean, “trad goth”? It sounded kinda vague, so I did some digging. It’s all about that old-school goth look, you know? Think 80s, dark, romantic, maybe a bit dramatic. It’s not the super modern, cyber-goth thing. This is more… classic.
Gathering My Supplies
I raided my closet first. I already had some black clothes – who doesn’t? – but I needed to be more specific. I was looking for:
- Black pants. Jeans, dress pants, whatever. Just black.
- A black shirt. Preferably a button-down, maybe a bit flowy, definitely not a t-shirt. I found an old one with slightly puffed sleeves that I thought might work.
- Boots. I’ve got some chunky black boots that I figured would fit the vibe.
- Accessories? I wasn’t sure about this part yet, but I grabbed a silver chain and a black, wide-brimmed hat, just in case.
Putting It All Together, The Experiment
Okay, time to actually try this on. I put on the black pants and the button-down shirt. Buttoned it all the way up – that felt important. Then the boots. So far, so good, I guess? I looked… darker than usual.
I tried the hat. Hmm. It felt a bit much for just hanging around the house, so I ditched it for now. The silver chain? I put it on, and it did add a little something. I decided to keep it.
Looking in the Mirror, Feeling the Vibe
I stared at myself in the mirror for a while. It was definitely different. I felt… mysterious? Maybe a bit dramatic, like I was about to go brood in a cemetery or something. I wasn’t totally sure if I was pulling it off, but it was definitely interesting.
It was fun to walk around my own room. Staring into the mirror, I felt like I was living in a black and white movie, very enjoyable!
The Verdict?
Would I wear this out? Maybe. To a specific event, perhaps. It’s not an everyday look for me, but it was fun to experiment with. It’s like stepping into a different character for a bit. I definitely understand the appeal of the trad goth aesthetic now. It’s about embracing darkness, romance, and a bit of theatrical flair. And hey, who doesn’t want to feel a little mysterious sometimes?
