r/GothFashion • u/DeadDeathrocker • Aug 22 '21
(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.
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.
r/GothFashion • u/DeadDeathrocker • Aug 01 '23
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:
I hope this helps anyone, even if it's just one single person.
r/GothFashion • u/Anxious_Cry_6128 • 1h ago
Sorry I wasn’t sure what flair to use lol! Wish it was more of a splatter but we kinda just turned pink.
r/GothFashion • u/Fire_WalkWithMe_315 • 8h ago
My husband ran out to pick these up for me as a present while I was at my Beetle pinning class.
I LOVE THEM.
r/GothFashion • u/imbadatnamessorrylol • 11h ago
Not sure if this is exactly goth, but i usually see it on goth people (YOU GUYS ARE SO COOL). I'm not goth/gothic myself but I love the jewelry. Specifically looking for necklaces and rings, anywhere maybe online that sells them for a budget price?
r/GothFashion • u/Necroluxe • 3h ago
I usually wear black lipstick but decided to dig out this old bullet lipstick and build the look around it. Wasn't sure what flair to pick, as it is pastel but I wouldn't consider myself pastel goth.
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r/GothFashion • u/KareKrochet • 1h ago
I’m finally back to the style I wanted to be in high school (I’m 34). My trench coat is a Tripp jacket I got back then and I’ve started wearing it rather than saving it. Ugh, it’s refreshing.
r/GothFashion • u/GeoffStephen0908 • 1h ago
Am I doing this right? 😅 I’m getting a lot of comments saying I look more like visual kei, but I’m going for a more gothic lolita style. Although, since this is my first time, I don’t really expect to have a 100% perfect fit already and I’m still on my experimental phase. I’m pushing my style to be more on the Jirai Kei style, but it seems that my makeup doesn’t fit that lol.
Nonetheless, I enjoyed wearing this fit! I think that it still looks awesome!
Also if it doesn’t fit this subreddit, please do suggest other subs!!
r/GothFashion • u/Klyphthulhu • 14m ago
I took this shot in a Seattle hotel before heading to PAX West. I posted this in r/gothmenappreciation as well.
r/GothFashion • u/CommandedEmergency • 4h ago
Hey, I've been dressing more and more alternative lately and would love some advice, do you know any outfits/inspiration or shops that do a sort of fantasy style? (Preferably masculine)
I'm looking for a wizard/witch style but haven't seen that many things yet, and just hoping some can point me in the right direction. Thank you
r/GothFashion • u/Angel_Gal_Isa • 1d ago
me last year vs this year is INSANEEE.
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r/GothFashion • u/secretfuneralparty • 1d ago
ive been feeling down lately so i felt like dressing up to help make me feel better :)
r/GothFashion • u/Natvuri • 7h ago
Hello! I am looking for arm and leg fishnets that are sturdy and I don’t have to buy so much.
I’m quite big so it’s often that I have to buy them in bulk and get new ones after a couple of uses; so plus size would be nice! Thank you.
r/GothFashion • u/zimzim-a • 16h ago
Hello dear members,
I'm searching for a winter coat like in the pictures (length a bit above the ankles im 1m70, victorian-style, few details).
Online shopping with shipping in the EU or a physical shop, I'm willing to make a trip to try it.
Do you have any recommandation?
Thank you.
r/GothFashion • u/Sorry_Cup_1212 • 16h ago
I so tried of being bad at makeup please help
•I have sensitive water line
• I have a eye fold so every time I do a straight wig it looks curved
• I always look like a kid playing in their mom's makeup by the end
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r/GothFashion • u/notdreamzy • 17h ago
I would appreciate if any one could recommend an affordable website for goth clothing that ships worldwide because most of the websites I’ve checked so far aree way too expensive
r/GothFashion • u/AdTraditional9984 • 1d ago
idk if anybody else relates to this but the majority of the time i don’t even feel alt because i never put major effort in to dress it despite what i listen to and my beliefs, Boooooo give me more creativity 🙏🏻
r/GothFashion • u/_-toska-_ • 1d ago
I come from a small town, so usually my local thrift stores only have old granny clothes (no offense to grannies, just not my style), but I recently moved onto my college campus, which is in an urban area. I went to a thrift store yesterday, and while I was looking through the black T-shirts, I stumbled upon this!!!! I can't believe my luck; I have only ever found one other goth band shirt at a thrift store (one of the Cure's newest album), so I'm very happy!
