We are hanging out at home most of the weekend caring for a post-op kitty cat, so I wore this outfit just to the grocery store and then for a few hours flouncing around the house; making lunch, doing a few little projects and just generally feeling cute.
I think one key to exuding refinement as a "mature" Goth is age-appropriateness. It can be difficult to achieve this while going for a young-at-heart, old school Goth look, but not impossible. This outfit succeeds by showing just a bit of fishnet, paired with a short-but-not-too-short (nor too tight) skirt and a full-coverage top.
I adore the ruched sides and sleeves on this top from Arden B. Plus it has just a bit of gathering at the shoulders: so cute! I think overall this look is a little bit flirty and still tasteful. It's a style that definitely turns my husband's head but is modest enough that I wouldn't be embarrassed if I ran into a colleague while out shopping.
I have to admit, one of the things that attracts me most to the Goth style is the jewelry. I do so love the "more is more" philosophy... And the SPARKLE!!!
10 comments:
OMG, Kitty, that IS cute! Have I seen the top? I like how it gently hugs your arms. I Love the skirt length, like you said, short but not too short. Also, it's full but not too much. And the style is all you!
You're right about the jewelry. Everything you've worn is adorable!!
I absolutely adore this on you! Stunning.
Wow, this outfit is adorable in a very mature way. I especially love the shoes!
I really love the shoulders and sleeves on that top. The jewelry is lovely too.
I'd love to copy that outfit some day! ;)
Really, you look amazing! And you're sooo right about jewelry. Even I learned the lesson: a watch is not to be considered jewelry (no matter how steampunky or adventurous it looks!^^)!
Sending greetings from Euroland,
Sal
Very good pictures and very vintage jewelry.
Ksssss
Isabel - Spain
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Joy, Thanks!! :)
Lucy, shoes are my favorite thing. Goths get to have SO much fun with them!!
Zellain, isn't it amazing how just a slight gathering and "puff" make sleeves so feminine!
Sal, copy away! I would be honored. And a watch sure can count as jewelry, but perhaps not on it's own. Try a few complementary pieces to liven the watch up! :)
Isabel, thanks for sharing your blog link! I'm going to check it out now.
More is more... hahaha. This made me laugh. I think your outfit looks really, really great.
I think one factor that sort of 'damages' the 'image' of the goth scene are those hot topic-mall-punk-goth kids (*cough*), somebody should show them a link to your website so they can learn. I'm totally serious about this, too. I know, subcultures shouldn't be about what you wear (kind of? I guess a goth girl dressed head to toe in barbie pink every day would make just as much sense as a punk kid with a hitler stache...) and we all started out as youngsters but they need to learn how to not totally ridicule themselves. :D
If you intend to make business cards, send some over. I'll lay 'em out for you in the Providence/Mass area.
Katie, I like the way you think. :) Of course, we all go through our "learning" phases when we're very young. Sadly, sometimes people in those phases are more concerned with being rebellious than being themselves. That often lends a bad name to the whole subculture. That's why I am glad to see a good following from the mainstream on my blog; to help the world see that there is some class out there...
Funny you mention Barbie Pink - wait until you see my Rule-Breaking Monday outfit next week. ;-D
I am thinking about business cards, whenever I can find the time to design them. Thanks for the offer - we'll touch base on that soon!
Over 30´s, I think short skirts and stockings are the best choices ^^
P.S: You have nice legs to show!
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