Top Document: UK Goth Mini-FAQ Previous Document: 12. How can I get hold of goth music? Next Document: 14. How can I look after black clothes? See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge The best place to start if you want to know about gothic fashion is the alt.gothic.fashion FAQ <http://www.ravenmoon.us/agf/>. It contains all manner of information on where to get goth clothes, how to paint your leather jacket, how to have more vibrant and impressive hair than the rest of your peers, etc. A good starting point on the Web for goth and cyber clothing is Batgear Beyond <http://www.batgearbeyond.com/>. It's like a version of Yahoo! dedicated just to goth fashion. Building up a large goth wardrobe takes time and imagination. There are many different styles of goth fashion, ranging from deathrock (black-clad punk), to vintage and Victoriana, to futuristic and cyber clubwear. The trick is to find a look which suits you, and then to tailor it into something unique; you don't want to appear identical to the person sitting next to you! Specialist goth clothing stores can be fantastic if you're able to get to them, but you shouldn't ignore high street clothing stores, especially during the after-Christmas sales. Interesting items and accessories can turn up in the least likely places. Beyond that, there are second-hand shops, antique clothing specialists, fetishwear suppliers, army surplus stores, and more, all of which may or may not have something that fits into your personal look. If you're new to the scene, and are unsure of what to wear to a goth night, often the best advice is just to turn up in "normal" black clothes (T-shirt, jeans, dress, etc.). A safe minimalist approach is preferable to a gothic fashion disaster, and still shows you've put some effort into your appearance. This is usually enough to satisfy a "gothic dress code," though it would be advisable to double-check for large events. User Contributions:Top Document: UK Goth Mini-FAQ Previous Document: 12. How can I get hold of goth music? Next Document: 14. How can I look after black clothes? Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: Dave H <lorian@darkwave.org.uk>
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