Be a Beautiful Goth Girl

Want to learn how to be a beautiful Goth Girl? Please note: This information is designed specifically for teens, you will learn how to express your individuality without overdoing it. Before you do anything, you have to pick a style of clothing. However, don't limit or label yourself to one single type if you don't want to. Here are the Goth types.

Steps

Traditional Goth

  1. Listen to the music. It is said that the Goth subculture was born in the 80s; regardless, early Goth style was inseparable from Goth music. As such, a Traditional Goth will venerate the earliest Goth bands: Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Birthday Party, The Sisters of Mercy, and anything played in the infamous Bat-Cave club. Other influential bands (e.g. The Velvet Underground) may also be revered as minor deities.
  2. Dress the part. Traditional Goth fashion recreates the looks of the earliest Goths. In the beginning, Goth was heavily influenced by Punk: it includes fishnets, leather jackets, piercings, heavy makeup, and the occasional bondage gear. It also gained Punk's wide usage of the color black (and it usually has other dark colours, such as purple).
  3. Research the early days of Goth. Since Traditional Goth attempts to faithfully follow the early days of Goth, you should do research to make sure you're doing it justice.

Romantic or Victorian Goth

  1. Think dark, sensual, and mysterious. While Traditional Goth's tend to be all about the 80's music scene, Romantic Goth's focus on the dark, sensual and mysterious world of Gothic created by Victorian literature and subsequent movies. In other words they’re probably more “Gothic” than “Goth,” if that makes sense. Identifying features are velvet and lace, flowy clothes (often Victorian or Medieval inspired), and a love of poetry and literature.
  2. Be emotional, creative, and dreamy. It is unsurprising that Romantic Goth's are typically emotional, creative and dreamy types. Dead roses, crumbling graveyards and old skulls are things of exquisite beauty to these creatures. Preferred bands tend to be those that focus on “brooding” rather than “horror,” and so may include down tempo ethereal bands (eg. Love Spirals Downwards), and folk-ish bands (All About Eve, Faith and the Muse). The Sisters of Mercy and The Cure tend to go down well too. And of course a bit of atmospheric Classical music, especially Bach or Wagner.
  3. One of the biggest influences on Gothic fashion has been the imagery in Gothic literature and their movie counterparts, particular that of Victorian writers such as Edgar Allen Poe and Bram Stoker. Victorian fashions like corsets, lace, frock coats and pale skin are popular throughout the scene, but maybe none wear them with as much style as the Victorian Goth.
  4. Convey an image of decorum and dignity. Clothes must be smart and, for many, historically accurate (corsets are to be worn beneath one’s garments, of course). Ball dress and mourning garb are particularly prominent in the scene.
  5. Indulge in activities that were popular in Victorian high society. This includes theatre, masquerades, tea parties and poetry. And, naturally, any kind of Dickensian or other Victorian festival that gives them an excuse to parade around in costume (not that they need an excuse).

Medieval Goth

  1. Dress like the Middle Ages. “Gothic” is normally used to refer to castles, cathedrals and other such ancient masonry, hence the prominence of Goth's who have a particular interest in all things medieval. Dressing in garb (loosely) based on that of the medieval period, you may find these Goth's at Renaissance Fairs or re-enactment society events. Of course, their dress and activities do not have to necessarily be strictly “Medieval:” blending with Tudor or Celtic elements seems perfectly fine too.
  2. Have a good sense of history. Medieval Goths may also be found in museums, castles, churches and ancient monuments, and when they go to cemeteries, they actually look at the names and dates on the gravestones. When they get married, they have medieval-themed weddings and live in a house filled with pre-Raphaelite prints and gargoyles.
  3. Know the music. Medieval Goth music may comprise of classical and Gregorian chants combined with folk (Loreena McKennitt), ethereal (Faith and the Muse) and, of course, Medieval Baebes.
  4. Focus on Medieval interests. Generally, all female Medieval Goths would secretly like to be Morgan-le-Fay from the Arthurian legends, and all male Medieval Goths have a fixation with swords.

Cyber Goth

  1. Know a cyber goth's personality and traits. Cyber Goths are truly the antithesis of all that is Goth. They like bright neon colours, worship futurism and technology, and listen to dance music that is as different from Gothic Rock as possible.
  2. Be sure to understand why they are called goth. So why are they called Goth's at all? It could be because the music scene gradually evolved from Industrial, Goth’s experimental electronic cousin. It could be that the lyrics of their preferred music genre (Electronic Body Music, or EBM, eg. VNV Nation) are generally too deep and too depressing for other dance fans. It could be because they have weird hair.
  3. Dress the part. Other people should easily be able to identify you as a cyber goth. Cyber goths are usually the most conspicuous ones in the club with their insane pony falls, goggles, futuristic rave-inspired clothing, towering New Rock platforms, and miscellaneous glowing bits and pieces.
  4. Know that other goths many despise you. Despite being some of the most lively members of the scene, all other Goths seem to loathe this type. Especially the Industrial fans. However, it cannot be denied that the cyber scene is huge now, and is getting ever more popular.

Fetish Goth

  1. Be kinky. Kinkiness has been a part of the Goth movement from the beginning since the first Goth musicians like Bauhaus started wearing chains, leather, fishnet and strap bondage gear on stage. Today the image (and lifestyle) remains popular, with modern Fetish Goths having an even wider range of sexy bondage-related clothes available to choose from. Tattoos, piercings and other forms of body modification are also popular among this type. And they quite possibly all have a set of handcuffs, mask/gag and some sort of spanking implement in their bedside table.
  2. Identify the music. Pretty much every Goth band has written a song about kinky sex at some point, so there’s no real preferential genre associated with Fetish Goths, although 80s New Wave (eg. Depeche Mode) and Industrial (eg. Throbbing Gristle) tend to be more fetish than most.
  3. Know your facts. As one might expect, the stereotypical Fetish Goth has tried everything at least once everywhere and in every position, with every gender. Or at least that’s what they’ll tell you.

Hippie Goth

  1. Understand hippies and Hippie Goths. In the world of Goth stereotypes, you get two sorts: those who think hippies are too optimistic for their own good, and those who are hippies. A relatively abundant species, stereotypical Hippie Goths are nature-loving, follow Paganism and/or Wicca and/or misc. New Age religions, and are into candles, crystals, incense, Tarot, and anything else that can be found at the local New Age shop. The only major difference between hippies and Hippie Goths is the prevalence of black and occult symbols.
  2. Be respectful to nature. Like their hippie cousins, Hippie Goths are quite often vegetarian or vegan, and are dedicated eco warriors or animal rights activists. When not campaigning for world peace, however, they usually know how to have a lot of fun eating and drinking excessively and romping around in fields at midnight as part of “an ancient Celtic ritual.”
  3. Understand what music hippie goths listen to. When it comes to music, Hippie Goths may be found meditating to dark folk (eg. Faith and the Muse), ethereal (eg. Cocteau Twins) and Pagan rock (eg. Inkubus Sukkubus), in addition to regular folk and New Age. Older Hippie Goths may listen to Fields of the Nephilim, The Cult and the more psychedelic end of the 80s spectrum (eg. Tones on Tail).

J-Goth (Gothic Lolita)

  1. Know your information about Japanese goth. Japanese “Goth” should probably not be called “Goth” at all. Although the fashions sported by the alternative crowd in Harajuku (Tokyo’s equivalent of Camden) were largely inspired by the Western Goth movement, J-Goths tend to enter this subculture via different roots: either anime “cosplay” (dressing up as your favourite anime character) or through Japan’s own alternative music scene: Visual Kei, often thought to be started by the Japanese rock band X-Japan.
  2. Know what music J-Goths prefer. Visual Kei bands vary hugely in sound. They can either take the form of heavy metal (eg. Dir~en~Grey) or something more like cheesy Euro-pop (L’Arc~en~Ciel, Malice Mizer). What’s important, however, is the band’s look, which takes Goth, Punk and Glam elements and blends it all into a unique, androgynous combination. Very often, these mostly all-male bands will attempt to look as feminine as possible (to the point of dressing in drag).
    • This style has recently come full circle, with Westerners now borrowing fashion elements from the Japanese. The most popular and distinctive of these is undoubtedly the “Gothic Lolita” look (a kind of cross between Goth, Victorian fashions, Alice in Wonderland and French maid), which has now become a part of the Western Gothic spectrum.

Rivethead (Industrial Goth)

  1. Rivet Heads, or Industrial Goths, often do not consider themselves “Goths,” although their preferred music and fashion can be found in the same shops and they’ll happily go to Goth clubs. The scene all started with the band Throbbing Gristle forming their own label, Industrial Records, for a new genre of extremely weird experimental electronic music. For some Rivet Heads, this is the only “real” Industrial music - bands like SPK and The Leather Nun which spawned from this scene of the early 80s.
  2. However, in the modern era the Industrial scene has come to resemble a dark, rough, dystopian version of the Cyber scene. The modern Rivethead may listen to Darkwave bands resembling a heavier form of EBM (Wumpscut, Skinny Puppy), or even the commercial “Industrial Metal” bands (Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, KMFDM).
  3. Industrial fashion is somewhat like Cyber in its futuristic appearance but is generally more monochrome, less polished and often has a military influence. It is also undeniable that Sc-Fi movies such as The Matrix have inspired the look of many Rivet Heads - a lot of them will refuse to remove their trenchcoats even in the sweatiest clubs.

Death Rocker

  1. These creatures are regarded by some as the “missing link” between Punk and Goth, hence their extremely similar appearance and musical tastes to the Trad Goths. However, while the Trad Goths tend to believe that Goth is dead, the Deathrockers see that Goth is still alive and twitching, in a suitably zombified form.
  2. Most easily recognised by their layers upon layers of ripped fishnets, band logos and enormous hair, Deathrockers listen not only to the 80s Goth Rock classics (Christian Death, Specimen and Alien Sex Fiend being notable examples), but also a new breed of crazed artists such as Cinema Strange and Tragic Black, as well as other genres such as Horror Punk and Psychobilly. As long as it’s mad, bad and features zombies / bats / death, it’s all good.
  3. Deathrockers may also be characterised by their love of old horror movies (the cheesier the better), and very often, a good (if slightly twisted) sense of humour.

Baby Bat

  1. Spooky kids, Kindergoths, Mansonites, Mallgoths...these pre-teen or early-teen types are known by many names, most of which are derogatory. They are often regarded with scorn and contempt by older members of the Goth community. Their crimes? Generally, not being old enough to remember the 80's, not being rich enough to afford a “proper Goth” wardrobe, and not being wise enough to know the “right” music to listen to or the “right” amount of make-up to wear.
  2. It is true that, while Baby Bats often consider themselves “Goth,” they show quite a number of differences from members of the original scene; they tend to show a preference for metal (Marilyn Mansion and HIM being typical “Baby Bat” music), wear clothes that reflect metal/skater fashion, and tend to go for a “shocking” rather than “aesthetic” appearance.
  3. As the older Goth's are painfully aware, the media also considers these kids to be “Goth.” While this can be annoying for Goth's who do not want to be associated with the Baby Bats (particularly the ones who are in it for shock value), one must remember that it was the media in the first place who popularized the term “Goth” to describe the original music scene. So how we define what is and what is not Goth is very difficult these days.
  4. Very frequently, Baby Bats will start to grow more “sophisticated” in their clothes and music tastes, and become some of the most passionate members of the Goth community. For this reason too, they are to be respected, not shunned.

Metalhead

  1. Where metalheads fit in the Gothic spectrum is an incredibly complicated issue, and a controversial one. On the one hand, many Goth's (and Metal heads) point out that the two subcultures are separate entities, having different origins and music tastes, and other disparities in clothing and habits, and that the common confusion between the two is merely the fault of an uninformed public.
  2. But on the other hand, the two groups do have enough similarities (particularly in a tendency to wear black and a love of things dark and spooky) for the two groups to mix, and more and more these days one will find crossovers in fashion and music. Clubs that play both metal and Goth music are certainly not uncommon.
  3. Moreover, there are a number of Metal genres and bands that both sides can be found listening to, including the so-called “Gothic” or “Doom” metal genre (Type O Negative, Theatre of Tragedy) or bands that use Gothic imagery (Night wish, Lacuna Coil), and arguably sound more “Gothic” than the original Goth bands. Not to mention the confusion the “Industrial Metal” genre (Nine Inch Nails, Rammstein) puts on the issue. It all ultimately depends on one’s definition of “Goth,” and whether it is sound, image or behavior that determines the subculture.

The Geek Goth

  1. Essentially, all Goth's are Geeks. After all, how can one devote so much time into dressing up, reading old literature and collecting obscure music without being somewhat Geeky? You will hence find typical Geek traits in all Goth's, but some will be more Geek-y than others.
  2. The typical Geek Goth tends to place less emphasis on Goth as a fashion, and more on its overtones of dark fantasy. So while they may not look as spectacularly Gothic as other Goth Types, their knowledge of the symbolism and artistic influences behind Goth is very often superior. They are more inclined than most to indulge in role play, read science-fiction, fantasy and horror novels, and watch cult TV shows and films with Gothic appeal. Geek Goth's are also more likely to be into computer games and anime than other Goths. You are far more likely to find them in Forbidden Planet than in a goth club.
  3. Geek Goth 's are some of the most intelligent, creative and open-minded Goths you’ll meet. Fittingly, they frequently have diverse and eclectic taste in music, although they may be more attracted to bands who regularly sing about Lord of the Rings, Cthulhu or other subjects with a high Geek interest.

The Gothabilly

  1. What do you get if you mix Elvis Presley, The Cramps, a bunch of old horror movies and a splash of lounge? Bizarrely, you get Gothabilly - a rare and exotic breed of Goth with rather eclectic tastes in both music and wardrobe.
  2. With styles originating from “Rockabilly” (American 1950s rock n roll) and “Psychobilly” (1980s punk with a heavy rockabilly influence), Gothabilly is visually and musically a play on retro, kitsch aesthetics - but with a dark twist. Like Deathrock, which often shows many overlapping traits with Gothabilly, the music and imagery is frequently tongue-in-cheek and deliberately cheesy. As such, many Gothabilly bands sport such creative names as Nacho Knoche & The Hillbilly Zombies, Cult Of The Psychic Foetus, and Vampire Beach Babes.
  3. Gothabillys tend to be some of the brighter Goth's out there, with their vivid tattoos, cherry accessories and ubiquitous polka dot clothes.

The Cabaret Goth

  1. The sexy, extravagant world of cabaret and burlesque is a natural partner for Goth; indeed, corsets, garters and black suits have been a Goth staple for many years. Hence, the birth of “Dark Cabaret” was perhaps a natural inevitability.
  2. The look, feel and sound of Cabaret Goth is typified by the Dresden Dolls, although there are many other bands and artists who have toyed with burlesque imagery and music: Siouxsie and the Banshees, Voltaire, Sex Gang Children and the infamous Tiger Lillies, to name but a few. Even “goth” metal artist Marylin Manson has flirted with burlesque (quite literally, if we count Dita Von Teese).
  3. Enthusiasts insist that true cabaret and burlesque must be as classy as it is sexy; a skill at which Goths excel above most others. Female Cabaret Goth's beautifully combine corsets, lace and feathers with high heels, garters and tassels. The men? Well, they often resemble peculiar cross between Dracula, Charlie Chaplin and a mime: but they have a style and class that is all their own.

The Steampunk Goth

  1. The antiquated, refined elegance of Victorian Goth and the rough, edgy futurism of Rivetheads may seem a completely incompatible combination. But, thanks to a particular genre of fantasy, the two have been successfully wedded to create the Steam punk Goth.
  2. Steampunk is, in essence, science fiction that takes place the low-technology setting of the past (very often the Victorian era). In Steam punk, you may find steam-powered robots, clockwork computers and complex contraptions made from wood, brass and wheels. The merging of Victorian imagery with quirky technology is doubtlessly of huge appeal to many Goths, but perhaps the most important links between Steam punk and Goth culture are the Victorian writers who inspired the genre, including Mary Shelley and Edgar Allen Poe.
  3. Steampunk Goth fashion is highly creative, incorporating elements that evoke Victorian technology such as clocks, keys and cogs. Although Steam punk is not a music scene, acts such as Rasputina, Emilie Autumn and Abney Park have all been cited as having Steampunk appeal.

The Tribal Goth

  1. In the past, “Tribal” Goth was a vague, rarely used label for Goths who flirted with primitivism - bone jewellery, dreadlocks, beads, braids, heavy body modification and anything else “ethnic.” In a way, this Goth is perhaps closest to the original Goths - the Visigoth tribe - from which we get the scene name. However, in recent years, “Tribal” Goth more often refers to a highly specialised and distinctive Goth type - the Gothic Belly dancer.
  2. When Turkish and Egyptian bellydance became popular in the USA, a new style - “tribal” - developed. Due to its mysterious, sensual nature and ties with goddess worship, it had instant Goth appeal and before long many Goths were donning black hipscarves and heaps of jingly jewellery. In short time, “Gothic Tribal” bellydance was born.
  3. Modern Tribal Gothic blends traditional bellydance clothes and accessories with Gothic motifs. Many dancers also invoke the “tribal” aspect of the style using accessories made from shell, bone, wood and other organic materials. Music preference is highly dependent on what music fits the dance. Bands popular among Gothic Belly dancers include Corvus Corax, Collide, Maduro and Knossos.

Tips

  • Decide what "type" of Goth you want to be (you don't have to have a label, but it might help you get ideas for your Goth wardrobe). Happier in "pretty" clothes, like flowing skirts and ruffled blouses? Romantigoth is for you. Like spikes, ripped clothes and chains? Try on some stumpy boots and go industrial.
  • Wear things that you feel good in! If you feel good in it, then you look good in it.
  • Make up is good too. Black eye liner is always cool. Also try different colour eye liners. Change it up a bit! You also can try black eye shadow and dark red lipstick if you want to go heavy, however this will weigh down your features and isn't for every girl. Also remember, wear the colours your skin tone looks best in. Love purple eye shadow but it makes your skin look sallow? Don't wear it just because its "Goth's"
  • A good place to buy from is a thrift store. It's cheap, and you can easily change the clothes' style as you see fit. Hot Topic and similar stores are okay sometimes, but are often seen as poserish...not to mention expensive! If you find something you like there, though, it's all about 'your' taste, so get it! Plenty of "Gothable" items are available in any store, just keep your mind and eyes open!
  • Black nail polish looks great against pale skin, but is generally the cheaper brands and chips easily. Dark Blood Reds, Purples and even Blues work as well.
  • Try wearing black bracelets. Silver will also look better against pale skin then Gold.
  • Get creative with your style. For example, you may be a preteen who loves dark colours with a splash of glitter and is really into rock bands, like Skillet and Three Days Grace, and embraces comedy - in other words, your own type of Goth.

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