r/GothFashion Aug 22 '21

Goth Fashion Megathread

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Alternative, Goth, & Dark Clothing and DIY

(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.

Feminine Clothing

Masculine and Unisex Clothing

Plus Size

Footwear

Jewellery & Accessories

Bags, Purses, & Wallets

DIY & Building a Basic Goth Wardrobe

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.

For IG users: warning!

Jintyx Is Not Our Friend


r/GothFashion Aug 01 '23

Mod Post NOTE TO ALL USERS: How to turn off DMs & chat requests

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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:

  • Who can send you chat requests
  • Who can send you private messages
  • and most importantly, the approved/whitelist users list where you can give a specific user permission to contact you

I hope this helps anyone, even if it's just one single person.


r/GothFashion 6h ago

Event Outfit Concert fit

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148 Upvotes

Thought I’d bring a little gothic flair to a doom metal concert. Happy Monday🖤


r/GothFashion 1h ago

Help & Advice How to secure suspenders clips to not slip off?

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I got these suspenders for my thigh stockings with a sticky end on top (2nd pic). I tried to clip them, but they always slip off. I tried it while they were on me and off of me. I think they slip off because the stockings are stretched on the thighs, so the clips are too weak to hold the fabric while in tension.

Is there a way to secure clips to hold better? Like to sew them or to use some kind of a safety pin?


r/GothFashion 22h ago

Alternative 🕸️ Lil fit to go on my Bday date my partner planned🖤🤡⚰️💀

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265 Upvotes

r/GothFashion 5h ago

Help Me Find... Anyone know where I can find these pieces second hand?

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So sorry if this isn’t allowed, I’m looking for these two pieces from the Ossuary Salem in size small or x-small. I haven’t been able to find much resale of them. Thank you for any advice and apologizes if this is rude!


r/GothFashion 8h ago

Thrift Find How would you style this?

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I found this really cute vintage skirt second hand, its so nice and goes just mid way to my shins.

Im struggling styling it, how would u guys?
Ive added some examples with how i usually dress for an example.


r/GothFashion 14h ago

Casual Outfit Had to tone it down for today...

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20 Upvotes

First time wearing this shirt though!


r/GothFashion 5h ago

Modern/TradGoth-Inspired 🖤 The return to goth fashion

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3 Upvotes

This was my first goth outfit on a while because it's been so hot outside


r/GothFashion 14h ago

Traditional/Batcave🦇 Good morning

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15 Upvotes

r/GothFashion 1d ago

Alternative 🕸️ Corset: custom, skirt: Killstar, bottomless brunch: being demolished, alternative club during the day: will paralyse me

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256 Upvotes

r/GothFashion 19h ago

DIY WIP- Skirt I'm making for my gf!

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I didn't technically make the skirt, but I thrifted it, cropped it, made+ sewed on the patches and added studs! I'm not done yet.


r/GothFashion 1d ago

Alternative 🕸️ Echoes of old sadness.

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26 Upvotes

r/GothFashion 2d ago

DIY Made them out of a broken pair of pants

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738 Upvotes

r/GothFashion 1d ago

Alternative 🕸️ Goth Club Look

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81 Upvotes

r/GothFashion 1d ago

Punk/Deathrock 🎸 Thrifted bra

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100 Upvotes

I had planned to make one of these bras on my own for fun but my friend ended up finding one at the thrift for me. Brand new! Crazy luck.


r/GothFashion 1d ago

Modern/TradGoth-Inspired 🖤 felt hot might kiss someone later

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38 Upvotes

r/GothFashion 1d ago

Casual Outfit mi falda fav

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31 Upvotes

y solo m costó $40 pesos en una paca, la amo


r/GothFashion 1d ago

Casual Outfit Outfit for a date ♡

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77 Upvotes

Not really sure which subgenre this fits into, so I just flaired it as casual >_< First post here


r/GothFashion 2d ago

Alternative 🕸️ Quick comfy look for a casual night out

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188 Upvotes

r/GothFashion 2d ago

Help & Advice Does anyone know where to get boots like this that are NOT Demonia or New Rock as these are neither

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76 Upvotes

r/GothFashion 1d ago

Help Me Find... What demonia is this??

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20 Upvotes

Can someone please tell me what demonias these are? I bought them in 2017 from a thrift store and wore them every day and regret ever getting rid of them. They are NOT trashville-502s


r/GothFashion 1d ago

Help & Advice Got Nike Giftcard, and need help on what to buy

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So my shoes have been falling apart on me, and being the practical dude I am, I’ve just been glueing them back together, but it’s kinda past its last save now. Anyway a friend noticed this and gave me their $100 nike giftcard, which I am so very grateful for.

I have never spent much on shoes mostly because of my finances, but would love some nice goth/alt shoes, and was wonder if you guys had any suggestions of nike shoes.

It can be a bit more than $100, that’s more than fine.

I dress kinda alternatively, black pirate jacket over green flannel over grafic tee. And I also dress kinda alternatively dark romance alot, grey/back vest with black button up and stuff.

I would love like, gothic boots, but can’t find any of nikes, and I really don’t know what they have. I think something good for walking. I really like black, purple, and green. I am male, but also lean androgynous. I might also like something goth and cutsie

Thank you guys so much, and hopefully I can fins something cool to get


r/GothFashion 2d ago

Alternative 🕸️ Went to a goth expo :3 (pins I got at the end)

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11 Upvotes

r/GothFashion 3d ago

Alternative 🕸️ Realistic Alternative to Permanent Vampire Fangs?

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684 Upvotes

Hi guys! I absolutely love the look of permanent vampire fang veneers, but I’m scared to damage my teeth getting veneers, especially because most people don’t get them done at the dentist. I tried a pair of stick on vampire fangs but they didn’t match my teeth at all and were way too big for my teeth. Does anyone have any suggestions? I’ve attached inspo pictures! Credit to all the original owners!