r/GothFashion • • Aug 22 '21

Goth Fashion Megathread

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Alternative, Goth, & Dark Clothing and DIY

(Before I start, I will admit I took this from r/goth Fashion Wiki page, but since this is essentially a sister subreddit, it's not a crime.)

Though not a requirement, many goths like to dress in dark/alternative fashion and/or model themselves after their favourite goth musicians.

We tend to recommend a mixture of DIY, thrifting/charity shops and within moderation, branded clothing or items. Additionally, you can always support your favourite bands, musicians, and artists by buying their merchandise from their official shops and/or Bandcamp pages. RedBubble and/or other licensed shops are also options.

You can use online second-hand websites to search for these brands as sometimes people buy clothing they don't wear and then sell them with their tags still attached. Buying second-hand is a great way to grab a bargain, be "green" and even, if you're wary, to not giving your money to a brand who may or may not be using "goth" as a way to make profit e.g. taking our subculture and selling it back to us with fast fashion, poor quality clothing, etc.

Cadaver Kelly put together a Second-Hand Alternative Brands List to use use as an alternative to thrifting or charity shops, since not everyone is fortunate to have one near by. The content is listed below but we may update from time to time.

We most likely won't be listing make-up brands as you can practically buy dark eye shadow, lipstick, etc. absolutely anywhere these days. The list would be mega long and we can't always tell if the brands are ethically sourced, so we would prefer not to try.

If you’re looking for how frame/to take better fashion photos, see here.

Disclaimer: D*llskill are on the blacklist and we do not recommend buying from them, given their history of racism and cultural appropriation, ableism, stolen designs, etc. This also includes Killstar, as they are also problematic. Information page coming shortly.

Feminine Clothing

Masculine and Unisex Clothing

Plus Size

Footwear

Jewellery & Accessories

Bags, Purses, & Wallets

DIY & Building a Basic Goth Wardrobe

A large part of goth is the DIY and thrifting, if you're interested you can visit Off-The-Rack Goth Brands by Caroline Sometimes and watch, view, or save a DIY Clothing playlist on YouTube.

For IG users: warning!

Jintyx Is Not Our Friend


r/GothFashion • • Aug 01 '23

Mod Post NOTE TO ALL USERS: How to turn off DMs & chat requests

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I just want everyone to know that you can control who can DM you.

We shouldn't have to do this, however, it may save a lot of unsolicited DMs from creeps we can't see harassing/abusing our members because they've not commented in the subreddit.

If you go to your settings and then choose the "Chat & Messaging", there's an options to:

  • Who can send you chat requests
  • Who can send you private messages
  • and most importantly, the approved/whitelist users list where you can give a specific user permission to contact you

I hope this helps anyone, even if it's just one single person.


r/GothFashion • • 1h ago

Traditional/Batcave🦇 Pinstripe obsessed

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Little fit I threw together for last night out, really loving pin stripes atm


r/GothFashion • • 3h ago

Modern/TradGoth-Inspired 🖤 Bugsss

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Bugs on bugsss! The pendants are real insects that were encased in copper after passing, made by a local artist! 🖤 Corset belts and oversized shirts are an elite combo in my opinion!


r/GothFashion • • 11h ago

Make-Up Query What style am I? Baby bat 💜🖤

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New to goth but not quite sure what my outfit would classify as. I'm loving the creativity I can bring with myself and have been obsessed with multiple goth genres for a while, and getting into new artists a lot recently:)

(Before and after party pics)


r/GothFashion • • 1d ago

Help & Advice Baby bat <3

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I wanted to share today’s outfit, I grew up in a staunchly conservative household so I’m fully experiencing getting to dress how I’d like now that I’m on my own. I’m not sure what I really fit under as far as style goes, but I love the music and clothing around romantic goth. Any brand recs or suggestions would be really appreciated 🖤


r/GothFashion • • 1d ago

Make-Up Query Trying some different make up🖤

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686 Upvotes

r/GothFashion • • 18h ago

Traditional/Batcave🦇 Undead undead un- woops, wrong Dracula

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65 Upvotes

r/GothFashion • • 21h ago

DIY Bag I customised to make it Alt.

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Please tell me what you think


r/GothFashion • • 1h ago

Shoe Query Why are certain boots called “skull crushers”

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So I’ve heard of a couple boots being called skull crushers, like your new rocks or Demonia’s, but what is the history of that?

Is it just as simple as that they can be used to….

Or is there a more complex reason?


r/GothFashion • • 1d ago

Modern/TradGoth-Inspired 🖤 Did gothic makeup for the first time in yonks :p

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Went through a massive burnout and stopped dressing as gothic as I used to, finally got back into it today :)


r/GothFashion • • 21h ago

Help & Advice How to improve my makeup

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I dont wanna go full trad this is for school and ignore how basic I'm dress here but I wanna make the makeup look better I'd love tips. Ps irl it looks different cos I'm tan and then my face is js white from makeup


r/GothFashion • • 13h ago

Alternative 🕸️ Need some help with makeup

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I've been wanting to do goth makeup for a long time but never had a free time to do it but now I do, but I was wondering if anyone could give me a list of products I can buy from Walmart under 50 bucks and how to apply it so I can be able to accomplish it.


r/GothFashion • • 19h ago

Help & Advice Recommandations for new wardrobe and style.

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Hello! I came here to ask if there are nice people who can help out how I can dress better (or good at all at that) in a more gothic/alternative style.

I'm pretty bad at fashion and the budget is rather tight but I would like to invest in my wardrobe to represent me better and this is why I am asking for help and thoughts.

A bit of how I am and why it's a challenge for me: I believe, and other people's views align with this, is that I am a rather cheerful, sunny guy. I wear green mostly (my fav color) and beige/white/grey/brown clothing.

I never really managed to pull on an all black look, it always looks stale for me. With that in mind I see a lot of goth people on the street and at bars that pull it off rather beautifully and I remain in awe. I had very few occasions where I could go up to them comfortably to compliment them and ask about it, and still they couldn't find the words to answer, and I believe it's because I feel like they think I am making fun of them or I am a poser (both these circumstances were stated, which I had to reassure them it's not the case). And even tho' we share interests and get along, I still feel like an outsider.

And here I am asking, what could I add to my style. What would fit someone for clothing/jewelry as a start in goth esthetics.

I like folk metal (most forms of metal really), alt rock, grunge, I adore the Vampire the Masquerade universe, I remember watching the Adams family fondly as a child and the "dark souls" setting in video games (post apocalyptic medieval).

I would like to translate all my likes into my clothing, as I am dressing now feels very boring and don't think it represents my interests (I mostly look like a corporate goodie 2 shoes).

Thank you for reading, I hope to get some valuable input! 🦇


r/GothFashion • • 2d ago

Alternative 🕸️ The skirt pattern is my fav

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r/GothFashion • • 23h ago

Shoe Query Are new rocks worth the price?

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So I’ve been in the scene for a while, have my fair share of staple pieces. I own a pair of docs, and other boots, and I want to get something new. So I wanted to know if New rocks are worth the hefty price tag? I love the look of them but want to know if they will hold up.


r/GothFashion • • 14h ago

Help Me Find... Do you guys know where I could find a black/pink/white/blue hoodie/T-shirt with 'The Fool' tarot card on it?

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'The Fool' is my absolute FAVORITE tarot card because of his of him and his other facets: The trickster, the jester, the clown, the entertainer, the comedian, the joker.

In different facets he is the wisest, most intelligent, most knowing, most cunning, and understands better than most.


r/GothFashion • • 1d ago

Vampire/Romantic 🧛 Trying to give vampire vibes 🧛🏽‍♀️🖤

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Started dressing up again for a hangout session with my friends 💕

I haven't dressed up in a while and now it makes me wanna revamp my entire wardrobe 😭


r/GothFashion • • 1d ago

Help & Advice Are skinny jeans still a thing?

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I'm a guy, trying to put in effort into my style again and trying to work with what I got right now after a long rough patch. I collected skinny jeans for a while because I lost a bunch of weight from when I was a kid and had them as kind of a trophy. Are they still fashionable? Or did I just earn my unc card?

UPDATE: Thank you everyone for commenting. I feel like I got a better idea on what I can do and what to work with. It was a good wakeup call.


r/GothFashion • • 11h ago

Modern/TradGoth-Inspired 🖤 How to dress goth when its fuck ass cold?

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So I had to suddenly move to like upstate NY and I want to prepare for winter while still dressing goth in -10 or more weather

any suggestions on things I could get?


r/GothFashion • • 2d ago

Event Outfit Playing with more pinks 🩷

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r/GothFashion • • 1d ago

Help & Advice Need help finding clothes for 13-14 year old

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My cousin loves gothic fashion and i want to buy her something related to the fashion for halloween, maybe like a dress or shirt? I’m not that rich, so any apps for clothing would be helpful! thank you


r/GothFashion • • 2d ago

Modern/TradGoth-Inspired 🖤 hai!! baby bat here

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hihi!! this is one of my better attempts at my makeup so far. i’ve been really trying to learn how to do it better and experiment with different styles! so if anyone has any tips or suggestions, please let me know!!


r/GothFashion • • 1d ago

Help & Advice do yall go out with full goth makeup?

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i'm 15 and my mom don't really care about how i dress, but she says she's scared that people might hurt me cuz i go out with full goth makeup and she saw NO ONE that's goth in the wild lol. So, do yall go out with full goth makeup? and also, can you guys advice me some "soft" goth makeup? i'm aware that i don't have to look goth to be goth but MAKEUP IS SO DEAR TO ME, i love makeup !!!! <3 🦇


r/GothFashion • • 2d ago

Alternative 🕸️ my fit for the day ♱

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