When street goths look for style inspiration, they usually can find new insights on Tumblr, on the runways of labels like Rick Owens and Alexandre Plokhov, or in the 'fits of celebs who have been known to rock the look, like A$AP Rocky or Kanye West. But a big omission street goths make is not looking back at the true source of this now widely-known trend—actual goths.
Gothic art and architecture date back to the 12th century, while gothic fiction gained popularity in the 18th century. There were also the kids in high school who were clearly the goths. And while it may seem unlikely, a lot of them can offer inspiration and advise on how to nail the street goth look. Now we're not saying you should wear make-up or the wool frocks of the Medieval Ages, but there are definitely real life lessons to be gleaned from these guys. If you're looking for ways to inject freshness into your shadowy 'fit, these are Street Goth Style Tips You Can Learn From Actual Goths.
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An element of luxury can take you from all-black-everything punk to street goth gawd.
Go oversize with your silhouette and get your drizzy drape on.
When in doubt, go all-black and all-leather everything.
Mixing in contrasting white details can give a fresh spin to all-murdered-out-everything.
Layering properly is the key to any good street goth look.
Street goth can be injected into most areas of dress, including your formalwear.
Cryptic religious iconography will always send the right Illuminati-esque message.
Be weird.
Peep Poe rocking a v. somber 'fit with the mid-layer buttoned Cholo-style so his crisp white tee isn't ignored.
No matter how dark and gothic your style is, people will love you for your gentle temperament and honest morality.
