Top 10 Staple Gothic Fashions & Accessories

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10. VICTORIAN BLOUSE



This is supposed to look a little bit fussy. There should be ribbon or lace or bows or something that screams ‘porcelain doll.’ It doesn’t have to be costume-y (unless you want it to) but it should be dressy. These usually look best in jewel tones, various shades of white, and black.
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9. CHANDELIER EARRINGS



You can buy these at dollar stores and high-end department stores alike. They don’t have to be diamond encrusted or real gold but they should look classy (most are; in fact, it’s hard to find a really tacky pair of chandelier earrings). Avoid clip-ons and ones that are so big and heavy that they hurt your ears within the first hour that you wear them

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8. LADYLIKE BOOTS



They can be tall or stop at the ankle but they should be feminine. No biker boots and no tacky 5-inch platforms. You’re not a Spice Girl, you’re an elegant lady of the Victorian Goth variety. Don’t confuse the two. Either rounded or pointed toes will do but regardless of what you choose, be sure that the boots aren’t too ‘clunky.’ You might consider getting rouched or lace-up ones. If you’re on a tight budget, find a pair that will go with both pants and skirts/dresses (tall, slender boots in brown or black are usually pretty versatile)

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7. FITTED VEST



I’m not talking about your Aunt May’s wool sweater vest with clip-on teddy bears or the one with embroidered globes that your Social Studies teacher wears on quiz days. I mean a cool, possibly cropped vest with ****ons, in plaid or a solid color. You can pull this over a tee or blouse but don’t layer it under a jacket unless you have a formal event in mind.

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6. LOCKET



Like cameos, this is a piece of jewelry that your grandmother or great-grandmother probably owns. You can put a photograph inside of it or a lock of your lover’s hair (gross in one respect but sweet in another) or simply leave it empty. Some lockets come with additional charms on the chain, like keys or mini teapots.