I need to know how to dress goth

I'm a 14 year old guy very scary looking and depressed for reason I'm never telling, how do you dress goth?

How to be Goth.

1. Completely follow the stereotype, but get pissed when someone calls you goth.

2. Yell at other people who want to dress 'goth'. It makes you seem like you know what you're talking about.

3. Shop at Hot Topic when you start dressing Goth, as you get older you'll realize why people who shop at Hot Topic are considered 'Baby Bats'. by the end of the second year, you'll shiver everytime you step into Hot Topic. You are not a walking billboard for ANY store, you're an individual. Dress like it.

4. You can still listen to whatever music you want to, watch whatever you want to. Don't conform to just one type of music, that's exactly what you're trying to avoid.

5. Get ready to be laughed at. Many people will not understand, and they really don't want to.

6. Black is the Norm, but other dark colors are acceptable. Hell, even white can be Goth if you fix it up right.

7. When speaking to everyone else have a huge ego. After all, you're the ONLY one who dresses goth.

a lot of these users yelled at you, but if the 'goth' culture is ever going to get bigger, they have to understand and allow others into the culture without getting angry. The culture will dissapate if we continue as we have been.

From what I understand: all black, boots in black, and a bit of make up. To top it off, you need a wallet chain (bigger the better) and depending on how self concious you are, more or less metal jewelry...eg, if your self esteem is really low, get more, if it's not that low, go light on the make up & accessories.

Good luck.

Lots of black eyeliner also looks edgy and sends the message to STAY away. But remember, goth isn't a fashion trend, it's a lifestyle. You don't want to seem like a poser, so it's kinda all or nothing. I feel your pain you know, I'm kinda/sorta goth myself, I wear a lot of black and black eyeliner, but I don't wear chains or listen to metal, that would just be pushing it. I'm very depressed and I see myself in you. Life just isn't fair, I should go goth myself.

Dear actionfigures,
Goth is not a society of depressed people...
Goth by definition:
Goths are free thinkers, people who do not accept the moral rules of society because they're told 'This is just how it is. Rather goths tend to listen to what you have to say, and make up their own mind.
So if you are depressed go see a counsellor...A true Goth would not accept depression as a way of life since they are such free thinkers they have a true drive to find the answers and that would include the answers to their own happiness.
Sue...good luck

first of all, stop putting urself down, you don't look scary in that pic. and the dressing goth part, wear eyeliner, dye your hair black, wear chains, get a chain wallett, basically, change most of your wordrobe to black and chains. hope I helped! :-)

okay why scary ok I dont see it and plus you dont want to go to goth at once becuase then to a lot of people you will be a poser!and you dont want that start little by little...let your hait grow out were balck pant shirt black jackets of goth bands and music and black is your basic color and maybe some eyeliner and black nail polish ...basicly dress how you feel dark sad ,u know

My first questin iswhy goth? Is is because most people say that goths are depressed and sadall the time?

That's not true. You could call me a goth. I definalety used to play up to the fashion and music side of it - but I am female so my make up and fashion tips probably won't help much unless you can see yourself donning a very high pair of PVC boots.
But what I discovered - Is that wearing black all the time actually bomes a little boring and depressing in itself. This could just make you feel worse. Although some online boutiques have great gothic clothing lines for men..

What I suggest is that you discover what it is you'd prefer to look likeand alter your look accordingly. If that is the generic black dyed hair, eyeliner, black clothes and NRs then fair enough.

You might find you don't want to.

Or can't be bothered =P

If you're REALLY depressed stay the heck away from goths. they can be drama queens and vicious! they will push you over the edge and hand you the razorblades.
If you arent too sad then and don't mind people asking you if it's halloween yet every fricken day.,
for guys; Black jeans, black band shirts (music is essential) or something with a twisted outlook on it like 'can't sleep, clowns will eat me' or stony gravestone/celtic print is good. dressup is a black dress shirt buttoned all the way up with a necklace rather than a tie . clubby is a basic black mesh shirt with pvc pants (think patent leather) and a studded belt for all these. the big circle loops are significant for s&m which means if your not into bondage dont wear it or it will be expected of you. some ego freaks can wear corsets and long skirts. Docs are good, Creepers rock, but if you can afford New Rock boots then by all means wear them if you dare. black jellys (bracelets) are staple. DO NOT buy out Hot Topic! it is Trendy and goth is anything but mainstream. But a few things aren't too bad. get an earring. wear eyeliner. white is okay ,red is okay ,pink is okay, but no yellow! Do whatever you want to your hair but spikes are more punk than goth. a good black dye is nice but do not fry your hair. and dye it WELL goths are very fashion concious. a bad dye job is for baby bats and loser drug addicts. if you smoke, try clove ciggarettes they add smoky atmosphere, reek and taste sweet and are completely harsh but legal. drink green things. Mostly just be yourself .

goth??? thats not the way to go by being depressed find youa couple good friends that ARNT GOTH and a good girlfriend on down the line I no your felling I used to be a pretty depressed guy and goth isnt the way to go I no a few of them and they hate there life goths tend to do not so good things to thereself. As in cutting drugs and death you dont want that I promise you you will be letting a lot of people down and hurting people way worse then your hurting yourself dont let other people drag you down just cheer up and be happy your alive. As long as your breathing its a good day.

well first if you have to ask how to be goth then dont do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!y is being goth suddenly the numb. 1 icon of depression and sorrow????if your depressed write,sing,cry about it!!!!!!!dont change your wardrobe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I understand how depression is trust me I do...............but dont let some thing so stupid make your existence become null!!!!!in simple words'just because your sad right now it dosent mean you have to let a little lump in the back of your throaght rule you whole life'

hm ok

lame :S

dress goth because you like it...because it`s an expression
u dont need to dress goth to show people you`re dead inside

many people are depressed, sad and lonely, and don´t need to immitate

create. Observe!

Goth is ACTUALLY a state of mind, anarchy may be a good word to keep in mind (: To be honest, I don't think you should change how you ARE, but if it's simply 'Been wanting to dress this way' blah blah blah, just put on quite a bit of black. There are so many different types of 'Goth' that things could get confused from there on. Make up on guys is good too, if it helps any .

By the sounds of it, you've taken a liking to the goth style because it's commonly known that goths are depressed and 'scary looking'. You shouldn't feel you have to look and dress like a goth because you're depressed, though. However, to look properly gothic, you should dress in clothes that you've made/customised yourself (preferably black or dark purple or other dark colours); black boots and back-combed dark hair. Gothic make-up is nearly always OTT with black-rimmed eyes, a pale face and red or bare lips.

If you feel you're depressed, you should seek medial advice. =] Goodluck!

WEAR SCARY STUFF ACT CREEPY NEED BLOOD!!!! AND

Wow. Some of these comments are interesting.
Honestly, like one person said, if you have to ask how a 'goth' dresses, then it may not be a good idea for you. Being Gothic is not about being depressed all the time. It's not about listening to angry music and dying your hair unnatural colors. It's a personal style that some people have tried to turn into a trend.
Gothic people are not mean or dramatic. If they are, then they may be the type who do it because it's 'cool.' They are very real.

My suggestion to you would be to try talking to someone about your depression. Perhaps it will help. If it doesn't, then you might want to try finding your own style. You will feel better about yourself and other people may be more drawn to you if you do your own thing.

Good luck.

I Always Wear Black An Black Make Up I Have Heaps Ov Spike Braclets Rings and A Spike Neckless. I Like Listening To Slayer,pink And Ov Course Evensence Yea!!!

Life Is Confusing, Over It All, Be Yourself. Be Goth If Thats How You Choose To Be. Just Never Lose Who You Really Are Inside. Depressed, Lonely, Or Just A Punk Like Me, Be REAL.

You Can Were what Eva I Just Were Full On Black Clothes Like with Skuls On THem I Just Have My Own Fashion But I Still look goth all the time I have got a really best mate hu is goth as well we are so close I want a guy round my age hu lives in new zealand hu is goth or punk an so I can get to know them an c were things lead to .

im srry but you sound like a .poser

I hate labels...Just be your own style..Goth is a very iffy line and I found myself crossing it.., and I found myself being called a poser at first..No, I hated wearing makeup because I was too lazy to put it on..If your going to dress 'goth' then do what you feel is that...I mix between lolita styles and trip pants and such..My mom hates it, but I tend to change at school..I suggest wrist bands, makeup if you want, black shirts, and other things...Though just because its goth doesn't mean you can't be colorful..I wear carebear t-shirts and purples and blues..Do what you feel is comfortable and don't let anyone tell you your a poser..Its not a style its a form of expression. Hope I helped^^

Um...
If you are trying to dress goth, please don't.
I have no problem with people who are gothic.
A lot of my friends would be considered gothic.
But if you are trying to be gothic, you are kind of eliminating the whole 'gothic mind-set.'
Be original,
dress in what you like.
Whatever it is.

To BE Honest I am feeling the same way but the thing is I dont dress or do makeup like one the more I noticed that I was depressed.... I started losing friends and dropped outa school so really ... I know how you feel but I feel very bad for myself dunno but I do feel like im emo and gothic but the thing is somethings holding me back to be one I am what you call a covered goth/emo just people dont know what I am yet ....... Mexican/American So dont know if thats wrong but thats as much as I can tell u ...... I love dickies pants and anything thats black

Well...if you wonna look Gothic, theres a lot of styles around. Punk Goth is the most commen these days. My style is an old style my dad showed me, The New Romantics. basicky, laice,netting,silk and fur (fake fur if you like and fake silk if you want) but I know know the girl side of The New Roamantic Style clouths......I'll ask my dad for you if you like what the guys might have worn.

You can not just become goth. YOu have to just be goth. I dress 'goth'..or that is what you would call it. I dress it not because I want to but becasue it is just who I am. It is my fetish, my lifestyle..my taste..dress how you feel..if you feel you should wear leather pants and a pink shirt..go for it..dont wear what the stereotype tells you to..I dress how I dress because it is who I am..I follow no man but myself..and goths are not depressed whatsoever..just a morbid taste in life..Goths are freethinkers and over all really happy people

dude, I wear the black clothes and eyeliner but cant seen to find the base powder or lipstick. I dress like this because I want to break the mold and stand out. I also do this as self expression as well as write/ preform my own songs. dont let what people say to you get through, I've had so many people tell me in a freak or w/e. but I dont care this is who I am and if they dont like it they can blow it out their asses. I personally feel there are allot of ' clones' shal we say in our schools, nobody wants to branch out and be different because they have fear of ridicule. I have a few close freinds but even they are starting to get freaked by my persona, but again I say if they cant accept you for who you are then they arent true friends.

Goth=not depressed but,calm about life.
and black eye liner,white face powder black clothing and other clothing such as silk,vinyl,leather,and fishnet and mesh,and the sorts.oh and lipstick-red black purple doesnt really matter
and hair could be blck&red,green,purple,dark blue or just all black.
Boots the higher the platforms the better,dont be afraid to cross-dress either,if your small
Example of Goth music-.. Cradle of Filth.Chains and.. I think thats it,oh Cradle of Filth and Marilyn Manson Are good examples of gothic clothing

Well, you sound like a poser, because you can't just choose 2 b goth, and most of you people are posers as well, goth is not just about wearin all black and wearin makeup (the makeup thing is just fruity) its a religion, and only a few, I mean very few people actually follow the religion. Heck, you can wear nething as long as you follow the religion, but you cnt just label urself as goth, unless you truly believe and it. and your either feelin depressed, or just trying 2 get attention, and I think its about attention. But, you don't have 2 b 'gothic' 2 express it, just express it thru your music, but you wudve known you cud do that if you were really and a band. Sum people wear black, myself as well, but I don't think I'm goth, or nething, I just think that black is a meaning 4 depression and heartfelt, even death, and when I wear it, I feel invisible, and I like it when no one notices me, because I really really hate attention, but it don't help because people, 4 sum reason, like talkin 2 me, but you shudnt just start wearin it. you wudve had 2 known uve felt that way 4 a long time, before you choose 2 dress dark the next day because people will def. think your a poser. I've dressed like this 4 as long as I can remember, but I've always felt depressed and knew no one cud ever change me. I'm a middle child, so of course I feel like an outcast. I don't wear dark makeup because it looks like you haven't had sleep and days or a racoon. I just wear regular makeup like a thin line of eyeliner, foundation, lip gloss, and eyeshadow (not black because it looks stoopid) and I don't like 2 look like I just rose from a grave or nething. But if this is what you really want, then you can b prepared 2 b made fun of because your on your way 2 poser city my friend. I'm not a poser, because I didn't choose 2 just dress like this out of the blue, I've always liked wearin darker colors, but do watever, because I don't no u, wud b embarassed if I did, and I really don't care what you do, just wnted 2 reply because I was bored and thought your post was really pathetic, because you sound really lame, and your other questions were lame as well. Most of em were about a girl but you gotta face it, she don't like you and probly never will, because she nos your a poser. why don't you just grow up and get a life you want to-be, gothic poser.

you said yor depressed . well to me that sounds more like an emo than goth.

this is the advice I was givin

Every goth is different, and going goth for the wrong reasons (I.e. your friends do it, it is all the rage, etc.) will get you serious trouble. Just dress the way you feel like dressing and look how you want. Don't copy other people, just be true to yourself. I know this sounds like BS, but it is coming from someone in the same predicament. To start dye your hir black, dark purple, or some weird color. Wear black lipstick and eyeliner and nail polish. Yes, this is coming from a guy, but I swear I'm straight. Anyways, go to hot topic, that will give you an idea for clothes, and you should probably love some sort of rock, preferably not new metal, and go lightly on glam metal too!

and

First off gothic is a lifestyle. Second if you want to dress as a goth go to hottopic.com. It really depends. There are the chain pants and bvand shirt stuff. But then there are people you take on a more victorian gothic appearance like the men wear the suits like in vampire movies and the women wear the dresses. It just all depends but again it isn't just clothing it is a lifestyle.

hopes this helps

First of all Goth isn't a style its not how you dress it's whats on the inside,just because you want to dress goth doesn't mean your goth.You can dress goth and be goth.Like ilivein100acrewoods_09 said it's a religion and some people seem to not think that but truely a real goth would know that or just a super smart person.Sue90 your really efensive you know that.Some people that are depressed do go see counselers but they still end up being depressed so yea..I;m sorry but if you have to ask how to dress then omfg you totally DO NOT NEED TO!! Goth is NOT a style many people tend to forget that !! goths NOT freakin style!! find something you like that'd make YOU happy don't try to be or dress like somthing your not..I think your fine the way you are.I totaly HATE how people think goths are supose to be scary,bloody, dressed in black and chains,black eyeliner and other stuff. I'd like to see someone call their mom a goth cause she has black hair or wears black eyeliner.I'm goth and im not at all scary and I hate spiders,I do admit thou I dress in pants with chains but only because there comfy! =) My boyfriend even says im to cute and nice and cuddley to be goth.Goth doesn't mean sad,bloody,scary,evil,ugly,mean,or depressed DO NOT dress goth because if you do your a freakin poser and I'll hate you and lots of other people will probally too so please just dont dress goth you should just think up happy stuff and try to be opptimistic ok? then you might feel better!! wish you very much good lucks! also dressing goth may hurt you trust me and my friends we thought if you were goth you had to act and dress goth so we did and we got kicked outa school, people would throw stuff at us and it really truly made us all depressed so think about that..

hun do you know wut hottopic is well you go there bye pants and shist and where lots of black finger nail polish im goth so I should know lol im 15/f/tx ok well if you need any more help email me at Fun mail me ok hun later

BLACK deffinately & the best place to get your clothes is from the best place ever HOTTOPIC
{hottopic.com} u'll find it helps lol well hope u get the answer you were looking for
*{CuppyCake}*

uve heard dis before but BLACK LOTS and LOTS OF BLACK

go to hottopic.com and browse around thats like teh store for goths.

go to hottopic.com and browse around thats like teh store for goths.

Well, for starters, I know this may sound like a broken record, but you probably need to talk to someone about your depression.

I understand that you want your clothes to reflect the way you feel on the inside, but goths aren't really depressed all the time. I have some gothic friends but really they just hate how mainstream everything is; they are individuals. Goth is a trend here lately and if you really want to show how you feel by the way you dress, maybe you should single out a few feelings you've been having and think about that when shopping.

But, if you are trying to send the message that you don't want to be messed around with, by all means, goth is a great look for you.

cut yourself and listen to the cure and manson

Perhaps he is confusing goth w/ emo ?

u need to wear black most of the time and if you have a lot of chains that might help also and well black nail polish is always the way 2 go with goth oh and so is eyeliner,black eyeshadow and sometimes black lipstick

dress in black that all you need and hi black army boots

go to west ed and thers an awesome gothic store

wear black and white all the times

As many people have said here, goth is not a look it's a way of life.. However you can go with the look Gothic, which many people say is emo. But the difference is that with the Gothic look you'll need long dark flowing clothing, stuff which masks movements greatly (Like footsteps)

Then you need some to apply second layers either shorter or longer with many holes in it. Make-up is optional really, but if you choose the make-up you need to pretty-much coat half your face with pure black or dark dried blood red eyeliner, forcing a very egyptian or a spiked look. Then get a lip peircing directly in the center of your lip.

Or if you make yourself look like any creatures from a clive-barker movie or comic then you're pretty good.

Actually there is no right or wrong way to be Goth, the Gothic sub-culture is very adaptable. Black is not the only colour worn by Goths other colours such as white, blood red and purple make a common appearance to goths every where. Make-up is optional and even black nail polish is optional.

Actually there is no right or wrong way to be Goth, the Gothic sub-culture is very adaptable. Black is not the only colour worn by Goths other colours such as white, blood red and purple make a common appearance to goths every where. Make-up is optional and even black nail polish is optional.

listen. If you were really goth you wouldn't need our advice dumbs**t. Your not goth. Stop trying to be goth you wannabe. Psssh. Poser

YOU ARE ALL DESCRIBING EMO PEOPLE NOT GOTHIC PEOPLE. YOU SHOULD DO SOME RESEARCH, YOURE CONFUSING HIM!!!

Goth is a subculture.
Culture is about a variety of things. Food, music, language,art, social interraction, beliefs, and YES CLOTHES.
Therefore it is not wrong in asking how to dress goth. The fact of the matter is: it is a clothing style.
I suggest checking out pictures from the Victorian era. Also, look at how other Goth artists dress.
I think black military boots are a must though...

People start feeling depressed and then suddenly think they 're Goth.

Hahahahahahahaha.

People start feeling depressed and then suddenly think they 're Goth.

Hahahahahahahaha.

People who are depressed suddenly think they're Goth.

Hahahahahaha.

Im a goth too, I know how you feel, alone and sad and cant tell anyone. Just dress in lots of black and combat boots is what I wear so those will be good! And eye liner on gothic guys is HOT so try that out...im a misunderstood girl and well I so know what your going through.

You don't need to be depressed.
You don't need to be sad.
Trust me, I've been through all of that.
And it doesn't feel good.
I found that Jesus is the only one who helped me.
He took me out of my depression.
He's done more for me than anyone in this world could.
Turn to God.
He's the only one that can help you and show you how much you're truely valued and loved.
I'll be praying for you...

SUE SUE SUE DARLING
GOTHIC IS NOT ALL THE MUMBO JUMBO PYSCO BABBLE
ITS A FASHION
BLACK CLOTHES +MUSIC THATS IT HUN
THANKS BABE

why do you want to dress goth? it ugly as heck and pple will look down on you IN A VERY VERY VERY BAD WAY. say im stuck up are w/e I dont rele care k ? got it? plle will think your just going out to kill someone are get a peircing, which a lot of pple (like me) do not like. lemme put it this way k? ULL LOOK LIKE A FRIGGEN NUT!
I hope you get the picture. a lot OF RETARDS don't AND THEY END UP KILLING THERE SELVES!!!

Many people say I look/act goth, but like many above me have said, its not so much a fashion as it is a perspective on life. As far as looking goth: just dress out of the current mainstream fashion, but it honestly depends on what type of 'goth' you're aiming for. Yet, what you seem to be describing is more 'emo' than goth. Major difference, dude.

I am goth...and black and white is the way to go...U can get lots of goth stuff at HoT ToPiC.com...black hair, eyeliner, nails, and lipstick...red lipstick is good to...look at Marilyn Manson he fkn rocks...music is the most important factor after the look...and anarchy rules...

Why do you label yourself? That's so dumb.

Gosh..he probably just likes the style..I dont think he's poserish..and what do you guys care..he's going to be Himself anyways.. ok..maybe you should like wera eyeliner(yes its for guys too) and wear those big jeans from hottopic..with chains..find a cool black hoodie you like and wear it..try and find cross necklaces and black unisex bracelets from hot topic.Maybe a pyramid black belt would work and some band t that you like...go for the all black look..consider dying you hair black if it already isnt and keep it over your eyes...if you want..you could put black lipstick on and wipe it off to give off a faint look for your lips ( if you want...its optional) wear wristband from bands .paint you nails black his helps!! ^

why goth?

-_- stupid people when you dress goth you know what to wear its instinct, in fact goth and preps have this in common they just know... here try this
go to the mall
walk into hot topic
let the magic happen

Goth is fading nowadays because alternative stores such as Blue Banana, Cryptic and Hot Topic are loaded with emo fashion.
Goths in the 80s couldn't walk into any store and buy a black velvet skirt and a black lacey top. They made their own clothes usually, and improvised.

Proper goth has an edge of punk to it, as the goth style was born from punk. Hair was either shaved, wacky, unnaturally coloured or black, and often crimped or permed.
Goths usually had nose, lip and ear piercings. Their make-up was bold and heavy around the eyes and lips often coloured black, deep red or burgundy. Some goths would draw their own eyebrows.
True goth clothing would be: leather jackets with pins, badges and studs, studded belts, black crushed velvet, black lace, anything frilly and black, fishnet tights and heavy boots or Doc Marten boots, lots of silver jewellery, onyx or amethyst jewellery, crucifixes...etc.

You don't have to be depressed to be Goth, either. My mum is an ex-goth, and simply because she adored Bauhaus (the original god-fathers of Goth music), David Bowie, The Cure, The Cult and The Police who were all alternative bands of the early 70s to 80s.

And don't fall for any of this emo rubbish: black or dark coloured clothing decorated with broken hearts, skulls, bats, dolly shoes and colourful skinny jeans, stripey clothing (often pink & black or red & black)...etc. Most would consider emo as goth. But they're mistaken. Emo and goth and 2 totally different identities.

I agree with you 100% lullaby148! thank god there seems to be someone who knows goth from their a** hole because I am thinking that most of the privious posters don't.

ok if your asking for help over the computer how to dress goth the means your not goth that just happens!!

And you also say that your depressed your going to get over that every teens go trow that I did over summer I got over it the best thing to do in that time is be your self and everything ends up going good!!!

and after you get over being depressed your not going to want to dress goth so people are going to start calling you a powser.

so just think about it I ended up being a prep and thats that.

But also tell someone that cares about you and dont try anything dumb!!

where black clothes and black make up listen 2 marilyn manson

black, black, black, more black, and maybe some red

No, you don't 'need to know' how to dress Goth/ What you need to know is what Goth really is. The same goes for the rest of the people to commented(with some exceptions). Goths ARE NOT depressed, DO NOT wear only black(though it is a predominant color, white being the next biggest color in the SUBCULTURE). Heck, I've been through a lot of crap, but you don't see me mopping about it. Do you even know the styles? Trip pants & a band T-shirt with combat boots ARE NOT Goth it is METAL for those who said that. There are well over 15 different types of Goth. What inspired you to become Goth? If it's Marilen Manson(however you spell that morons want to be loser's name), you 'love black', want to express your inner darkness or crap like that, don't even bother, you'ld be a poser! By the sounds of it, you might want to look into Emo!

No, you don't 'need to know' how to dress Goth/ What you need to know is what Goth really is. The same goes for the rest of the people to commented(with some exceptions). Goths ARE NOT depressed, DO NOT wear only black(though it is a predominant color, white being the next biggest color in the SUBCULTURE). Heck, I've been through a lot of crap, but you don't see me mopping about it. Do you even know the styles? Trip pants & a band T-shirt with combat boots ARE NOT Goth it is METAL for those who said that. There are well over 15 different types of Goth. What inspired you to become Goth? If it's Marilen Manson(however you spell that morons want to be loser's name), you 'love black', want to express your inner darkness or crap like that, don't even bother, you'ld be a poser! By the sounds of it, you might want to look into Emo!

well first of all...what kind of goth do you want to be?
cyber goth : A goth who is into the Industrial music scene. The urban goth. They usually wear flashy clothes and other accessories displaying a mechanical/industrial theme. cyber goths wear cyber goggles , dreads , and bright colours.

EGL (Elegant Gothic Lolita): Elegant Gothic Lolita refers to the fashion of frilly, ribbony, ruffled knee-length dresses, and ruffled headbands, and only refers to females. Elegant Gothic Aristocrat refers to a more subdued, refined dressing, usually consisting of longer dresses or coats, and can refer to both females and males.

vampire goth: Someone Who's Heavily Into The Whole Vampyre Scene, Wears Anything, Like Victorian Stuff Or Leather Trench Coats. Often Buys Fangs, Or Gets Them Cut... Some Are Even Born With Them. They Also Have A Love For Blood, And A Lot Of Them Are Fond Of The Whole Bite Neck Thing. Music Taste, Same As All Goths Or Often Even Chavs... They're Not Fussed To Be Honest. Some Actually Follow The Vamperic Religion, Although I Don't Know Much About It.

punk goth: An other 'type' of goth with a general knowledge of Goth Culture. They give their own 'flair' to the scene by being to such an extreme of non-conformist that they often don't get the approval of other more traditional goths because their quite a bit 'wilder' in behavior than others.

lots of goths (classic goths) like to generally dress up into very dark and victorian clothing. spiked chokers are cool, dark eye makeup (depending on which type of goth). dont just dress all in black because people will think youre a poser. your hair can be really any colour, but spike it up and put a couple of colours through it. wear dark frilly bowties. make it creative and unique. get some gothic platform boots, those guy skirts are awesome as well. wear white makeup, draw Xs on your face with eyeliner.