Gothic Costumes

Does the dark side appeal to you? If you want to embrace your scary, dark personality this Halloween then why don’t you do it with a Gothic costume? If you’re attending an adult Halloween party with a scary theme then you can’t go wrong with a Gothic outfit. Dark, scary and sure to earn you a place at the best costume awards at the end of the night, it’s a brilliant costume choice! Go to online stores and search for your perfect Gothic costume in preparation for this year’s Halloween festivities.

The history of gothic costumes remains unclear although historians have traced them as far back as the 11^th century. They are a distinct clothing style marked by its dark and antiquated features and the clothing style is mostly worn by people of the Gothic subculture. Movie enthusiast will have probably seen a fair few Gothic costumes in movies as they are often worn by witches and movie villains. The dark tone and black clothing that comes with Gothic outfits make them a perfect Halloween costume. They blend in properly with the scary theme of Halloween and are a great addition to your costume collection.

During Halloween season, there’s a lot of popular costume choices like vampire costumes, angel costumes, as well as prince and princess costumes. It’s safe to say that Gothic costumes aren’t at the top of the delivery list for online stores, however, that’s what makes them a good choice for Halloween. They’re a left-field option and there’s a sense of originality and authenticity about going to your party dressed up in a Gothic outfit. Of course its also nice to dress up as a superhero or movie character or a celebrity, however getting creative with your costume ideas is the point of Halloween and a Gothic costume is definitely a creative idea as it will help you stand out at your party while giving you a memorable Halloween outfit.

Speaking of creativity, Gothic costumes give you a lot of room to let your creative juices flow. They are stylistically very versatile and come in a wide range of clothing types for both men and women. The stark black colours and dark style are the common denominator of all Gothic fashion outfits but besides colour and patterns, they come in all forms of clothing like gowns, suits, jackets, etc. With so many vampires and witches running around on Halloween night, a Gothic costume will help you stand out while looking brilliant all night. There is also a whole roster of accessories you can wear to complement your Gothic costume such as rings, necklaces, fake tattoos etc, all of which are important to your costume.

Gothic costumes come in lots of subcategories for both men and women. For ladies, there are Gothic princess costumes, Gothic bride costumes, and many more lady costumes that’ll keep you looking sharp and pretty in your all-black outfit. For men, there are gothic prince costumes, gothic tuxedos and many more. No matter what kind of Gothic outfit you choose, remember to pick something you are comfortable with, both in terms of the size of clothing and the message it sends. The main aim of Gothic fashion is expressing yourself and your individuality, so make sure you pick a costume that properly brings out your personality.

If you’re up for a challenge, then why don’t you make your Gothic costume yourself? Buying them at online stores is way easier but some Gothic costumes tend to be on the expensive side so crafting one yourself could be a good idea and a chance to put another feather in your DIY cap. To begin, you need the most important part of Gothic fashion: black clothes. Black is the primary color of Goths, so bring out some black clothes from your wardrobe or buy them but basically, you’ll need a black T-shirt, black trousers or skirt, a black jacket and black shoes.

Distressed clothing is also a staple part of Goth culture so if you have any ripped black shirts or bottoms then you should use those. Once you’ve worn your t-shirt and trousers or skirt, the next important step is the black makeup. Without the makeup, you’re just another person in black. The makeup turns you into a goth. Use a makeup foundation slightly lighter than your skin tone to give your skin a pale look then apply black lipstick, eye shadows and paint your eyebrows black. The darker the shade of black the better. Also, paint your fingernails and toenails black and make sure it’s a similar shade of black to your dress and makeup.

Next is your hair. What color should your hair be? You know it, black again! Dye your hair into the darkest shade of black you can or buy a black wig. You could add strands of another color such as red or white to add some extra beauty and contrast to your outlook. For ladies who want to add something a little bit sexy or provocative, you could wear very shorts skirts with a fishnet to turn the heads of a few boys and earn you some stares. You could also wear a black fishnet top along with your skirt.

Now it’s time to complement your costume with another important part of Gothic fashion, sinister jewelry and accessories. Goths wear a lot of jewelry like rings, pendants, necklaces, bangles etc and they usually come with sinister designs and motifs such as snakes, pentagrams and skulls. The final part of your costume is some black footwear. The only rule of Gothic footwear is that it must be black, so you can wear anything from flat shoes to high heels and knee-high boots. Now your Gothic costume is complete!