Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into the whole “gothic in fashion” thing lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a TRIP. I started out with a simple idea, and, well, things escalated quickly. Here’s how it all went down.
Phase 1: The Spark of Inspiration
It all began with me scrolling through some old photos. I stumbled upon some pictures of myself in my, shall we say, “experimental” phase. Think black everything, maybe a little too much eyeliner. It got me thinking about the whole gothic aesthetic and how it shows up in fashion.
Phase 2: The Research Rabbit Hole
I started with the basics. What even is gothic fashion? I quickly realized that it’s WAY more than just black clothes. I pored over articles, and devoured some blog posts about it, and spent, frankly, way too many hours just browsing images.
- I learned about the history, how it started in architecture, then literature, and finally seeped into music and clothing.
- I discovered all the sub-genres: Victorian goth, romantic goth, cybergoth… my head was spinning!
- I Started a dedicated folder on my computer where I could save images and make notes.
Phase 3: Getting My Hands Dirty (aka Experimenting)
Reading about it is one thing, but I wanted to actually try some stuff out. So, I raided my closet. I dug out some old pieces I hadn’t worn in ages: a black velvet skirt, a lace top, some chunky boots. Then I started playing around, mixing and matching things to see what worked.
I experimented with different makeup looks too. Dark lipstick, smoky eyes – the whole nine yards. Some attempts were… less than successful. Let’s just say I accidentally looked more like a raccoon a few times. But hey, that’s part of the process, right?
Phase 4: Putting It All Together
After a lot of trial and error, I started to develop my own sense of what “gothic in fashion” meant to me. It wasn’t about copying some specific look, but about finding elements that resonated with me and incorporating them into my own style. I wanted to make my old style work, but not be stuck in time. I’m not going for a “costume” vibe, more of an everyday wearable version.
Phase 5: Sharing My Obsession
That’s where I’m at now. The style is coming together, and I’m just having fun with it.
It is way more than what I thought, and I love it.
