'Gothic' Style

[strawberry daiquiri]

Originally posted by softgrey
it's quite worrying how many of those clothes i really really love...a whole new shopping arena...very dangerous...i mean i really LOVE some of this stuff...

I know. Fell for individual bits and pieces months ago. But there's so much of it about that I wouldn't dare act on it.

 

[plasticine20]

There's some great stuff from Ghost Fall2004 that I really like... actually one could pull stuff out from most of her collections for some goth appeal.
http://www.catwalking.com/lfw/AW04/shows/G...AW04/index.html

I don't know if anyone remembers Betsey Johnson's Fall 99 collection, but there was some great stuff... and it still had color, too. I hate it when the gothic style is associated with all things black... it can have color, too.
http://www.firstview.com/WRTWfall99/BETSEY_JOHNSON/S001.html

 

[As You Like It]

I think this sundress of mine has moderate Loli-chan tendencies. I usually wear it with white tights with black fishnets over and black lumberjack boots. The last time I wore it, I tied a black velvet Alice band in my hair and used another piece of black velvet for a choker with a red-and-silver enamel heart pendant.

For reference, on me, the skirt comes down to mid thigh, about 3" longer than fingertip length. I can just get away with wearing to work.

 

[purplelucrezia]

This topic got me inspired, so I came up with these...
Also, plasticine20 had mentioned that Betsey Johnson had some Goth-like elements in one of her past collections. The top I that decided on here is actually by her.

 

[purplelucrezia]

A second segment...

 

[oceanharlot]

i really like that black lace top purple!

as you like it, do you ever feel overdressed wearing fishnets? I have so many pairs but can't get myself to wear them out of the house. I think I might have a complex.

 

[softgrey]

Originally posted by oceanharlot@Aug 8 2004, 10:00 PM


as you like it, do you ever feel overdressed wearing fishnets? I have so many pairs but can't get myself to wear them out of the house. I think I might have a complex.

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i know how you feel... ...it does take a certain amonut of confidence and i so often see people getting it wrong that sometimes i don't even want to go there....especially the really big ones...wolford does a style called 'sixties' which i find is a good option...more stylish...less streetwalker...

purple...i your pics...the make up is awesome and the earrings are perfect...good job...how fun...thx for sharing..

 

[Amara]

I have always loved black clothes with 'strange' design touches, and 'bizarre' silver jewellery...but I'm not 'Gothic' and even if I was I would never admit to it...real Goths never call themselves Goths.

*envelopes herself in ambiguity*

~Amara

 

[softgrey]

..i also have this dress...doesn't really get more lolita than this... i wear it with the funny stockings by wolford that look like you're wearing ankle socks in grey and a pair of blk t-strap round toe heels...with a big blk silk/velvet flower pinned to oneswhoulder with tons of strings,ribbons and cords hanging from the flower...two inches below the hem of the dress...

the dress is pretty short...

 

[As You Like It]

Nah, I can wear fishnets without a hint of self-consciousness. I like crazy tights of all descriptions. I think my legs are probably my best physical feature, so I guess that is why I am not terribly shy about drawing attention to them.

Then again, I am not known for my subtlety in fashion and I tend to dress pretty crazy all the time...I prefer a style if it is not classic and in the best of taste. I like bright, mixed-up colors and bold patterns and unusual cuts.

 

[oceanharlot]

I think I should just take a boldness pill. Or drink some mountain dew, that tends to loosen me up.

 

[Spike413]

Exactly grey, but SoCalledPrep, if a bit of goth is a part of your style, and you do it in moderation then it may be cool. From what you've described it doesn't sound like you're trying too hard but rather adding a touch to your signature style.

 

[softgrey]

goth and sicilian widow (a la dolce and gabanna) are not that far apart...you all have seen my avatar..haven't you...

I like to think of our strawberry as a HAPPY GOTH... because i imagine she dresses somewhat like a doll...which is very lolita...but maybe not so goth...i don;t know...but i think it has a nice ring to it...

 

[softgrey]

Originally posted by TheSoCalledPrep@Aug 7 2004, 06:05 PM
I really love 'gothic' clothing and accessories. An outfit I have lined up for school is a pink Abercrombie tutu-esque skirt (Shoot me, Abercrombie made something nice AND it was silk) paired with a skull pin. I like the contrast for me, but seeing others with the full style is pleasing to me. Not the tacky follow-along "goths", but those who really have style.
Please share pics

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where did you find the skull pin?...sounds cute...

 

[orlem]

These are goth-looking. Nice looks I think.

 

[PrinceOfCats]

Originally posted by softgrey@Aug 8 2004, 10:49 PM
where did you find the skull pin?...sounds cute...

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I saw a crystal skull pin in Vivienne Westwood last month if you're in to that kind of thing...

I was thinking of buying the cuff-link version:

 

[softgrey]

not crazy about the rhinestones prince...was hoping for just silver...
thx though...

 

[Meg]

purple....that make up really suits you oddly enough. you look awesome in the second set.....your face just has a really great shape to it with that makeup.

Am loving those last outfits posted....where from?

 

[oceanharlot]

I love that tube... halter dress.... thingy. gorgeous. I'd wear that.


I want some black boots now... and a few chiffon dresses

 

[strawberry daiquiri]

Originally posted by oceanharlot@Aug 9 2004, 08:19 AM
I love that tube... halter dress.... thingy. gorgeous. I'd wear that.
I want some black boots now... and a few chiffon dresses

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You're so prepared; even have Lolita in your signature