Alright, so you wanna know about them gothic Victorian outfits, huh? Well, let me tell ya, it ain’t somethin’ I wear to the feed store, that’s for sure! But I seen pictures, and them fancy folks on TV, they wear stuff like that sometimes. Makes ’em look like they crawled outta some old dusty book, if ya ask me.
First off, ya gotta know, it’s all about dark colors. Black, mostly. Like, the color of a crow’s feather, or maybe that real dark dirt after a good rain. But not just plain black, mind you. They like to mix it up with deep purples, like them grapes that grow on the vine, and burgundies, the color of my grandma’s old beet juice. Sometimes, they even throw in some dark green, like the pines way back in the woods. Makes it kinda…fancy, I guess.
And the frills! Lord have mercy, the frills! These folks, they love their lace and ruffles. It’s like they took all the doilies from the house and sewed ’em onto their clothes. I seen pictures with lace all over the neck, and the sleeves, even down the front of the dress. Looks like a spiderweb, but prettier. All that fancy stuff, they call it “intricate details.” Sounds like somethin’ a city slicker would say, but it just means lots of little swirly things and whatnot.
Now, them dresses…they ain’t nothin’ like the ones I wear. Them Victorian gothic dresses, they got these big ol’ skirts. Some of ’em look like they could hide a whole family underneath! They call ’em “bustle dresses” sometimes, ’cause they got this poofy thing in the back. Makes the dress stick out, like a shelf or somethin’. I seen pictures where the skirts got layers and layers of fabric, and it all drapes down real pretty. But I tell ya, walkin’ around in that thing would be a chore. You’d be knockin’ stuff over left and right!
And don’t forget the sleeves. Them sleeves are somethin’ else. They ain’t just plain ol’ sleeves, no sir. They got poofs and ruffles and all sorts of stuff goin’ on. Some of ’em are tight at the wrist and then they puff out real big at the shoulder, like a big balloon. Others are kinda flowy and loose, like angel wings. It’s all part of that “femininity and elegance” they talk about. I guess it makes ’em look…delicate, like a flower or somethin’. Though I bet them flowers ain’t got thorns like some of them women, I tell ya!
Then there’s the other stuff, not just the dresses. They got skirts, and sometimes they wear these top things, like blouses, but fancier. And they got all sorts of accessories, too. I seen pictures with these little hats, sometimes with veils, and these gloves that go all the way up the arm. And jewelry! Lots of dark-colored jewelry, like silver and black stones. They even got these things called “chokers” that go tight around the neck. Looks kinda uncomfortable to me, but hey, what do I know?
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Dark Colors: Black, deep purples, burgundies, dark greens.
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Lace and Ruffles: Lots of it, all over the clothes.
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Big Skirts: Bustle dresses with lots of fabric.
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Fancy Sleeves: Poofy, ruffly, or flowy.
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Accessories: Hats, gloves, jewelry, chokers.
So, that’s the gist of it. Them gothic Victorian outfits are all about dark colors, fancy details, and makin’ a statement. It’s like they wanna look mysterious and elegant all at the same time. Not my cup of tea, personally, but to each their own, I say. I’ll stick to my overalls and work boots, thank ya very much. But if you wanna dress up like somethin’ outta an old spooky book, well, then you go right ahead! Just don’t expect me to help you sew all them ruffles, that’s for sure!
And if you’re lookin’ to buy one of these fancy outfits, you can find ’em online, I reckon. Or maybe in some of them big city stores. Just be prepared to pay a pretty penny, ’cause all that lace and ruffles ain’t cheap! And remember what I told ya, dark colors, fancy details, and lots of fabric. That’s the key to gettin’ that gothic
Victorian look down pat.
They even got folks that make these things by hand, they call it “handmade” or somethin’. Each piece is unique and custom they say, ain’t that somethin’? Seems like a lot of work to me, all that sewin’ and fussin’. I’d rather be out in the garden, tendin’ to my tomatoes, but like I said, to each their own. If you wanna look like you stepped outta a time machine, well, this is the way to go.
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