I'm a Former Goth—Now, 2022 Wants Me to Be One Again
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@maxineeggenbergerStyle Notes: Okay, so I know this doesn’t look intrinsically gothic, but I used the mesh long-sleeve top as a nod to the fishnet ones I previously wore underneath printed tees and vest tops. I don’t often wear top-to-toe black, but I felt incredibly confident in this.
A bodysuit will stop your top from riding up.
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@maxineeggenbergerStyle Notes: I’ve always loved Victoriana-style dresses—show me a pie-crust collar, and I’m sold—and I love how many black velvet options there are out there that tap into the goth aesthetic. Although this & Other Stories number has since sold out, the brand often creates similar styles to shop. In the meantime, why not make your own with a detachable ruffled collar?
I’ve had my eye on this velvet mini for the longest time.
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@maxineeggenbergerStyle Notes: The inspiration for this ensemble started with the Dark Academic trend that swirled in 2020, pulling out a pleated skirt and wearing it my stacked Mary Janes to create the school-girl look. In the process, I came across this coat, which I snagged from Alexa Chung’s first-ever collection for M&S. (How great were they?) Admittedly, it’s a little tight these days, but the contrast of textures adds a fashionable spin to this gothic-inspired look.
I’m obsessed with the slightly oversized shape of this coat.
I own this knit in black and cream and can confirm it’s already perfectly oversized.
My Mary Janes are old, but I’m really into this Musier Paris pair.
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@alwaysjudgingThe nipped-in waist feels more goth than rock.
The detail on this biker is truly next-level.
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@champagnemaniIt’s the gloves for me.
Find a dress with gloves or cut-out sleeves to achieve Imani’s look.
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@fongminliaoThis is the goth equilivant to a plain white tee.
The flared sleeves and raw seams add to the goth aesthetic of this top.
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@lisafolawiyoJeans can often feel more skater than goth, so black trousers are where it’s at.
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@maria_bernadBlur the lines of goth and punk with a tartan miniskirt.
If you told me this skirt was from Next, I don’t know if I would have believed you.
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@kerrypieriGoth, but make it high-fashion.
These over-the-knee boots would look great with minidresses and skirts.
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@jeannine.roxasFeathers might not feel like an obvious part of the goth aesthetic, but the addition of the romantic texture certainly fits with some gothic subcultures.
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@lottaliinaloveLeather is a good starting point for anyone looking to explore their inner goth.
Leather trousers are incredibly versatile but look so cool worn with even more leather.
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@majawyhLike me, Maja experiments with wearing a black mesh top.
Once you own one, you’ll think up a multitude of ways to wear it.
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@oliviamarcusLooks like I’m not the only one who favours the Victoriana goth aesthetic.
