The practice of wearing black and other dark clothes, not abiding by the norms of the society, Gothic subculture began in the United Kingdom a few decades back. Alternative clothing was made popular mostly by the fans and followers of Gothic Rock.
The features of a typical gothic fashion
Anything black, anything dark, anything darker and everything darkest! In gothic fashion, there’s no space for any warm colours.
- Dark-coloured/black Gothic dresses
- Colourful hair
- Dark makeup
- Totem symbols as accessories
- Tattoos
- Body piercings
- Fishnets and corsets, leather and lacy outfits
Evolution of alternative clothing UK
Like other clothing styles, the gothic fashion too, evolved with ages. What started in the 1970s, popularised in the ‘80s, is still continuing today. Let’s check out how it evolved.
As it started, alternative clothing in the ‘70s was more about dark-coloured clothing with other elements as add-ons. Men’s and women’s gothic clothing, which was more of a punky dressing, rose new heights.
The following decade, saw the classic trend of gothic fashion with black clothing and dishevelled hair. The traditional goths style were majorly seen.
Cybergoth subculture emerged late in the 1990s in the US, originating from the followers of IDM.
Till date the subcultures have been evolving and seeing newer things in the fashion.
Women’s Gothic Clothing and dark star clothing are easily available online for you to buy, but before buying one, choose the type you want to adapt to.
Here is a checklist to create a basic goth look
- Black clothing
- Ripped trousers
- Bodice/corset
- Graphic printed tees
- Boots of different heights
- Fishnet Tights
- Chokers, necklaces, wristlets, rings and septum rings
- Piercings
- Tattoos
- Dyed hair
- Dark makeup
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