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[spookysalem13]

Never apologize for things that aren't your fault, for reasons that don't require an apology.

Save your precious energy. You're kings, queens, God's and goddess. Don't weigh yourself down by people pleasing.

I need to take my own advice on this one.

[flirting-with-suicide]

She shouldn't be at the club she should be in a crumbling mansion by the sea sipping wine as she is tenderly romanced by a vampire

[lafemmemacabre]

I'm making my own goth subgenres poll because I'm both annoyed and annoying.

I'm not arguing with losers who'll probably bring up germanic tribes or fucking architecture about why I didn't include some Metal genre or their favorite Pop Punk band.

[thatonebabybat]

Being Masc & Goth

This blog usually isn't fashion-focused, but I was thinking about alt fashion and how it's sometimes a struggle to figure out how to style things in a masc way if you're interested in darkalt fashion, but you don't want to go too casual or basic with it. So I thought I'd throw together some tips, link some DIYs, and maybe throw in a few moodboards. I want to preface this with one thing: You do NOT have to adhere to traditional gender roles. Fuck anyone who tells you that you do. If you're a guy and you want to get into alt fashion don't let anyone tell you that you can't pull off a skirt or a dress or a strappy top. Literally the whole point of being alt is Doing Whatever The Hell You Want Forever. However, not everyone feels comfortable in that (I made this post because I'm transmasc and sometimes the long gothic dresses make me dysphoric), and not everyone is safe to do that ( as much as it sucks ass, if you live in a conservative area sometimes it can be genuinely dangerous for guys to wear makeup and dresses in public, and your safety should always come first), so I thought I'd lay out some tips on how to dress alt and masc from my own experience. I'm still learning so feel free to leave your own advice in the replies or reblogs! General Styling Tips: - Jackets. Jackets, jackets, jackets. Something about a big jacket always seems to give an outfit a more masc energy, and adding a cool jacket to an outfit can be a great way to elevate it and add some extra visual interest. I like black blazers, leather jackets, and black denim jackets in particular, but vests (formal menswear ones or more casual denim or leather ones) can work well too, especially in hot weather. - Any basic black pair of jeans will look 100x more alt if you loosely attach some chains to the pockets or belt loops. Also, pants with wider legs tend to look more masc than tighter fits. not sure why. Slacks can also be a really good and underrated option. - If you want to find good headwear, cool sunglasses have never failed me. You may be able to take some inspiration from Ouji fashion as well, but that's just my personal taste. - If you have a basic piece around, you can add pins, patches, safety pins, etc for a more casual look, or if you're going for something more formal, trims and lace details and embroidery can really add interest and elegance to it. (if you can't sew, you can order iron-on embroidered patches online or find them in craft stores that'll do the trick just fine.) This can take your pair of slacks or plain black blazer and turn it into a piece of formal gothic menswear you can make a staple of your wardrobe. - Find inspiration in your favorite goth artists. There's a lot of really cool goth music out there and a lot of those bands get really innovative with their looks! Figure out what you like about their style and try incorporating a few things in, it's fun! - If you have an alt wardrobe already but it just seems like something's missing or it could use some interest, try switching up the silhouettes or adding an extra layer! Seriously, don't be scared of playing with textures and sleeve shapes! I see a lot of dudes who just wear a band tee and a pair of jeans all the time, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, that can be a great look! But I think a lot of dudes just genuinely think that that's their only option and that everything else just "wasn't made for them" and that makes me a little sad. shred up some shirts and layer them, wear some bell sleeves, throw some extra safety pins or studs on, have fun! No one said masc fashion couldn't be fun. Unisex/Masc DIY Videos I Found:

... And Some Inspiration!

[These are all goth music artists, I wrote the band/artist names in small text on the images that were not already watermarked for those who are curious]

[ghoul-night]

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[todayontumblr]

Wednesday, December 20.

You there, boy, what day is it (almost)

Why, sir, we are but mere days from the winter solstice, known otherwise as the darkest day of the year. Naturally, you'll find all things gothic trending on Tumblr today. Long may it continue.  

 (@blo0delf)

[enigmaticmoonchild]

A series of Salem stills to describe my current mood

[hollowmorgve]

[nugothrhythms]

I feel really sorry for goths who don't live anywhere with an actual, in-person goth scene because that means all they get of other goths is Internet people being stupid. No one at in-person events is debating the precise definition of goth, quizzing you to see how many bands you've heard of, or calling you a poser for wearing a Tom Waits shirt instead of a Bauhaus shirt. That's Internet nonsense right there. People just assume that, if you're at a show, you probably like at least one of the bands performing and, even if you haven't heard of any of them, you're curious enough to support them, coming out to support little bands is good! And I've yet to come across a band say to someone, "sorry, you don't like these specific bands or weren't in the scene for more than x years, so I'm not going to let you buy any of my merch." Most of them are happy to have the support, no matter how involved you are. Another plus: because most shows have smaller, newer bands and most DJ nights play newer bands as well (well, depends on the DJ and usually it's a mix, but I digress), you won't run into people who think that bands who started after 1985 don't count.

[valentineodium]

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People attending Wave Gotik Treffen 2023 in Leipzig Germany, one of the biggest goth festivals. Captured by @eddiemotions (insta and youtube)

[spookysalem13]

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What would Morticia do? Is what I ask myself often, is how I get through life.

Morticia is an inspiration to me.

[gothmusiclatinamerica]

Bluesky users: I made a Goths of Bluesky list so we can find each other more easily on that platform.

[yoursghouly]

Source: 2ShadowsOfficial

[thatonebabybat]

Hey btw idk who lied to some of yall but just to be totally clear you absolutely do not need to be pale or do pale makeup to be goth. You also don't need to be thin or young. Anyone who tries to tell you otherwise is just some bigot and they're not part of my subculture.

You don't need clear skin. You don't need to be white. You don't need to be pale. You don't need to fade your freckles. You don't need an hourglass figure. You don't need expensive clothing. You don't need to hide your wrinkles. You don't need to lose weight. You don't need to conform to some set of gender roles. You don't need to be able-bodied. You don't need to dress up all macabre and elaborate every single day and put tons of effort into your appearance or wear anything that causes you discomfort.

You don't need to act a certain way, you don't need to look a certain way.

Just listen to the music and follow your heart from there and you're in the club, it really is that simple.

[lafemmemacabre]

You're all so fucking poisoned to ungoth death by capitalism that you all think it's somehow much more democratic to have gothness be about buying expensive as hell clothes and house decor that would cost me our rent money for a singular item, than falling in love with our 40+ years expanding and ongoing, diverse, international music that you can easily find for free as long as you have an internet connection.

All because discovering and navigating the music takes actual commitment and a minimum of effort when all you braindead dumbasses want is quick empty validation and instant gratification with no substance.

If you're intellectually lazy, artistically bankrupt and superficial, just say that and please stay away from our subculture at least until you can change those aspects of your current selves. We don't need people like that and you're gonna have an AWFUL time at any goth night or gig.