Which fashion takes you to the world of fantasy where witches, ghosts, fairies and other otherworldly beings reside? Of course, it is the gothic fashion which gives you the vibe of fantasy and mystic. What is so special about this fashion that everyone goes mesmerised about it? It is the unique and distinctive features which it carries become the centre of attention among the fashionistas. However, one important thing which makes gothic fashion more popular is its potential to make a woman look bold and powerful. Every woman inherits a special power and strength within her, however, the patriarchal society with its rules and regulations, hides the very strength of a woman and being ignorant about it she never realises what she possesses. Women’s gothic clothing acts as a catalyst in releasing a woman about her strength, power and beauty. Gothic fashion is bold, expressive and dramatic. There is one typical thing about it is that the outfits and accessories which are available in the market are mostly in black or other dark colours. However, with the emergence of the contemporary goth fashion, this trend is evolving now and pastel shades are now being fused with the dark tones to give it a more distinctive look.
Gothic fashion varies according to different goth subcultures. There is Victorian goth fashion which is the oldest and the traditional subculture, there comes Gothic Lolita which has its own fashion statement, there is Cybergoth, Pastel Goth, Bubble Goth and so on and all these come with their own fashion style. People following each subculture dress up in a specific way. Therefore, you will find a whole lot of women’s gothic dresses in the market in different styles and designs. You can dress up the way you want and as per your comfort. If you like the contemporary goth fashion, a simple gothic blouse, a pair of jeans, minimal makeup with bold eyes and lips and body piercings and tattoos will do all the magic. However, if you want a more bold and dramatic look for yourself, you can go for a gothic gown, add a corset to it to get a perfect silhouette, the way they used to do in the Victorian era, have pale skin, bold lips and eyes and get a spooky and expressive vibe for yourself.
You can get different types of gothic outfits and accessories, such as a gothic cape and alike from different websites, like Jordash Clothing and so on. The infographic below guides you with different types of goth so that you can dress up like one of them to get a perfect eerie vibe.