Okay, so I’ve been seeing “gothic” stuff all over my Pinterest and TikTok lately, and I wanted to see if I could pull off a little of that vibe in my own style. I’m not about to go full-on Wednesday Addams, but I was curious to experiment.
Diving into the Dark Side (of My Closet)
First, I rummaged through my closet. I already have a lot of black clothes, which is a good start, right? I found a black lace top that I’d almost forgotten about – score! I also pulled out a pair of black skinny jeans and some chunky black boots that I usually wear in the winter.
Putting it All Together
I tried on the lace top with the jeans, and it was…okay. It needed something more. So I added a black velvet blazer that I have. That definitely upped the gothic factor! The boots completed the look, I think. They gave it a bit of an edgy, almost Victorian feel.
Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize!
Next up: accessories. I don’t have a ton of “gothic” jewelry, but I did find a silver chain necklace with a little cross pendant. I also added a few silver rings. Simple, but effective.
Makeup Time
For makeup, I went for a slightly smoky eye. I’m not great at complicated eye makeup, so I just used a dark gray eyeshadow and blended it out a bit. I also applied some black eyeliner and mascara. I finished it off with a dark red lipstick – not quite black, but definitely in the gothic realm.
The Final Verdict
I actually liked the final result! It’s not something I’d wear every day, but it was fun to experiment with a different style. It definitely felt a little more dramatic and mysterious than my usual outfits.
- Step 1: Dig through your closet for black clothes.
- Step 2: Layer, layer, layer! Think lace, velvet, and anything with a bit of texture.
- Step 3: Don’t forget the chunky boots.
- Step 4: Add some simple silver jewelry.
- Step 5: Go for a smoky eye and dark lipstick.
Maybe I’ll try incorporating a little more gothic influence into my wardrobe. It’s always good to step outside of your comfort zone, you know?
