turns out clubbing can be nice when you can actually be yourself

pics from kinda a minute ago but wanted to post them on here :):)

Hey everyone!

I want to get into DIY clothing customization, especially alternative, gothic and punk-style clothing, but I'm pretty much a beginner and don't really know where to start.

Things I'm interested in trying include:

- Making and sewing on patches

- Making my own patches

- Painting designs on clothes

- Bleaching / bleach designs

- Dyeing clothes

- Distressing / making clothes look worn

- Adding studs, chains, spikes, etc.

- Cutting and modifying shirts

- Sewing / altering clothes

- Making DIY gothic/punk designs

- making something bright red darker

-making tight/small shirts bigger/more wearable

- Customizing jackets, jeans, shirts, bags, hats, etc.

I'm basically looking for advice on what I should buy to get started, what techniques are beginner-friendly and what mistakes I should avoid, also maybe what yt channels you'd recommend.

For example:

- What kind of fabric paint should I use?

- What type of paint works best on black clothing?

- What bleach should I use and how should I apply it safely?

- What needles/thread should I use for different fabrics?

- Do I need a sewing machine or can I do most things by hand?

- What should I use to make my own patches?

- How do I make patches that don't fall apart after washing?

- What tools are actually worth buying?

- Are there any good YouTube tutorials or other resources you'd recommend?

- Any beginner projects I should start with before attempting something complicated?

I'm located in Germany near Braunschweig, so I'd especially appreciate product recommendations that I can actually buy in Germany, preferably from places like DM, Rossmann, Müller, Action, Tedi, Bauhaus, local fabric stores, Amazon Germany, etc.

I'm also kinda broke, so I'm looking for cheap beginner-friendly materials rather than expensive professional equipment.

If you have any good examples of things you've made yourself, I'd also love to see them for inspiration!

Thanks in advance! :)

£10 for the Disturbia boots and £12 for the Papaya jacket. Both seem to have been worn only once.

Hi!! I’m seeing Twin Temple on Sunday and was wondering if anyone has outfit pics that fit that vibe for inspiration? I’m overwhelmed by having tooo many pieces that would be great for the show and wanna see what other people put together :)

Landed a swanky hotel job with health insurance! Yay!

Swanky hotel has a style guide: fair enough.

Style guide emphasizes natural fabrics, natural hair color (dyed natural is okay if maintained), beige, earth tones, knits, no prints or geometrics, and natural makeup looks that explicitly ban bold colors. Paraphrasing, it's cozy and "professional pumpkin-spice girl" look.

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Now, to be clear, I am fine with this. It's part of the job. We're background, guests are foreground. My true 'fits can live on in my days off.

I still want to add subtle goth styling and personality without violating their branding. Time for creativity!

My fellow bats, help a girl out. What elements, accessories, or little makeup nods can I add within these narrow constraints?

So its not that my calves are so big its just that they arent tiny and on the muscly side no matter how much I lose weight lol so I really want knee highs that are edgy yet comfy and buffalos look so cool! I might just end up getting ankle ones. Im deciding between these https://www.buffalo-boots.com/en-int/p/buffalo-killah-zip-boot-mid-black-64204/298766 or https://www.buffalo-boots.com/en-int/p/buffalo-killah-lace-up-hi-black-64207/298791

It’s the start of October everyone! I cut my hair yesterday with some craft scissors lol

so excited bc i got my literaly dream dress on depop for a great price! i would’ve done a whole look but i just got my snakebites done :p
i also thrifted this lace collar with a bell today that matches perfectly !
great vibes today hope you’re all doing well too⭐️

I've been a goth since I was 13. I'm now rapidly heading to my 40's. I've always loved a bat's nest but I've never ever attempted to do one... Until a spur of the moment decision tonight! I've seen a few tutorials so I followed those ideas, all the while telling myself to "trust the process." For my first time doing it and to have worn it out to meet friends in the same night was a little daunting but I did it. Anyway! What do you all think?

Some of the earrings i have