Gothic Dresses & Clothing

Gothic Clothing: Edgy & Alternative Outfits

A Gothic clothing craze is sweeping the nation. Punky, dark, and delightfully decadent, Goths take contemporary designs and give them a dark touch that appeals to the modern man and woman.

Goth Style Apparel for Men and Women

At Medieval Collectibles, we have a wide section filled to the brim with great Gothic clothing. You will find all sorts of wicked and wild things. We have Gothic apparel for men—leather jackets and coats, paired shirts, vampire vests, and pants.

Our Gothic garments make you even more unconventional when you suit up with women’s dark dresses and gowns, vests and corsets, jackets and long coats, tattered skirts, shirts, and more! These apparel are sure to please with various Gothic and punk clothing types. Whether casual or formal, we complete your Medieval attire.

Our pieces display Gothic images, including witches, angels, wolves, reapers, skeletons, devils, and other popular graphic designs. Ladies and gents can browse our Gothic attire, assuming they do not mind looking wicked when they show up sporting the latest great Gothic look.

What Is Gothic Fashion?

Dressing up is a form of self-expression and a way to provide identity. One of the most popular styles is Goth clothing. Its brooding aesthetic and dark aura are often perceived as strange or perverse because of its boldness.

The clothes that Gothic people often wear today are heavily influenced by the 18th and early 19th centuries when the poetry and writings of Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft rose to fame.

Gothic beliefs revolve around darkness and misery, including a fascination for witchcraft, ghosts, death, and macabre tales. Goth people’s clothes are visual reflections of these themes, so Gothic fashion is an alternative style often associated with leather, velvet, studs, and corsets.

Aside from the edgy and punk-centric Goth look, Gothic clothing also embraces various subgenres, such as the Victorian, Romantic, Gothic Lolita, and Steampunk Goth styles. While each carries unique nuances that distinguish them, they all unmistakably showcase one shared attribute—a striking celebration of individuality and the unconventional.

How Can You Make a Gothic Dress?

Gothic dresses are paired with dark makeup. Sounds boring? It isn’t. Goth clothing is beyond wearing all black.

Corsets, a prominent feature in Gothic attire hailing from the medieval and Victorian eras, dramatically sculpted the female figure into an admired hourglass silhouette. While visually impressive, these historical corsets did not prioritize comfort. Modern interpretations fortunately present a softer—yet aesthetically faithful—alternative to this iconic piece of Gothic style.

When it’s too hot to wear leather, velvet, or corsets, a Gothic dress may also be styled with fishnets. They can be worn on the arms and legs and paired with a lace-trimmed long skirt.

Other important details and accessories to remember when making a Gothic dress include leather boots, metal chains, studs, and chokers. Others may also opt to have body piercings and tattoos to complete their look.

A Gothic dress is best paired with dramatic makeup for the finishing touches. This includes nails in black polish, darker eyeshadows, eyeliner, and deep-toned lipstick.

Ready to suit up? Browse our Gothic apparel and collectibles and reveal your emo side. Contact us today for more Gothic-style clothing and accessories.

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