Aside from music, fashion is a big part of the Goth subculture. Goths are known, loved (and occasionally hated) for their amazing, unique, over the top or just plain "unusual" styles and their ability to stand out to complete strangers with just their clothing choices. Dressing over the top or in an eye catching way is great fun, but can be extremely irritating to maintain if you just want to go to the coffee shop round the corner with a few friends. But if you want to keep up your unique style without bursting a blood vessel at the same time, then panic no more. shirt. Or go a little more "mainstream friendly" with The Cure or Nine Inch Nails. If you choose a particular character tee or cartoon character, you might want to choose a major colour from the image and use it with your accessories. For example, a GIR tee may warrant your horrible acid green earrings. Be careful with fine tuning this step - wearing a down-tone outfit and outrageous makeup doesn't actually look so attractive. For example, if you're simply wearing a skirt and band tee, then powdering your face white and applying rings of liquid eyeliner and shocking eyeshadow might just make you like a child who was playing around with magic markers. Assess the conditions of your outfit and apply your makeup accordingly. The basics, however, may include:
Some simple eyeliner work - if you're going for very casual, then just a simple pencil lining should do. If you want to play it up a little, try liquid eyeliner with a darker/thicker application.
Lip gloss/Lipstick. A simple shade of subtle lipstick or gloss should do.
Foundation/concealer is optional, if you're currently suffering from a "bad skin" day, to cover/smooth over any blemishes. However, white foundation may not be the best idea for the casual look, as you may look stupidly overdone.
You may also want to paint your nails - a simple solid colour, such as black, purple or red should do for a basic outfit, though for something that needs a little added flair, you could do multiple colours or practise your nail art skills.
Be careful to not over layer during the summer, a warm spring or a warm winter. Remember, if you're wearing very dark colours, chances are you will overheat.
With wet nails or particularly sticky lip makeup, you run the risk of gluing your hair to your face. Be careful.
If you are trying to down tone your make-up some, a suggestion is a dark shade of red lipstick and a little less eyeliner, if possible.
Don't wear anything uncomfortable that will have you fiddling around every five seconds. Elaborate outfits should be saved for bigger occasions, like going to the clubs or other special events.
Worrying about whether you look "Goth" or not is just plain stupid, as any true Goth knows that you can wear jeans a T-shirt and still be a part of the subculture. Despite the various posers spreading stereotypes and untruths about the Gothic style, the culture is also about music, art and personality, rather than simply wearing clothes that make you look "Goth". In fact, other Goths may consider you more of a poser if you purposely dress "Goth" every minute of the day. If dressing up makes you happy then it's okay, but if you're simply worried about maintaining your reputation then you should stop being so insecure. Many old school Goths simply wear casual everyday clothes.
Many people have attached a negative stigma to Goth in all its facets- if you meet them, merely stare like they're growing a third eye.
Make sure to not preach about individuality and complain about how people make fun of you, and then go laughing at some emo. You would just be treating them how you are treated, and seeing as you do not want to be treated in that manner, don't do it, 'cause you've got to "treat others how you want to be treated." It's a golden rule.
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