Gothic Clothing

If normal is boring for you, then its time for you to explore your wild side. So, are you ready to add a new dimension to the way you dress? I am not talking about the modern trends and the latest rules set by designers. Turn back some pages of history and you’ll find a plethora of options when it comes to incorporating the old fashion trends in the modern lifestyle.

Gothic clothing is one such look that people turn to when they wish to showcase their wild side and add a shock element to their style of dressing. Gothic clothing can make you stand apart from the crowd although it may also invite frowns from certain people. If you wish to incorporate this style, there are stores that stock a lot of gothic fashion ensembles. These are not always easily available but a hunt for it online can definitely throw up loads of options.

History of Gothic Clothing:

The history of the Gothic clothing is basically based on the two periods of the Gothic era-the early Gothic period and the late Gothic period. The early Gothic period saw more elegant and sophisticated styles of dressing. Sleeves became tight and the forearms got prominence. The early Gothic period also saw minimal trimmings on the Gothic dresses. The necklines went deep and the Gothic dresses became longer.

The gothic clothing styles changed during the late Gothic periods with the fabrics looking stiffer in their appearance. Here the draperies shortened considerably and women wore their hair long with different headgears such as the wimple, which would cover the head and the gorget, which was used to cover the neck. The men had short hairstyles and there was more emphasis on the detailing of the upper silhouette.

Gothic fashion would always show the major use of reds, blues, greens and gold. The vermilion shade also was highlighted during the Gothic period. The gothic clothing also has interesting elements fused in their design. Here are a few:

Cote-hardie-This is a short A shaped garment which opens in the center and has buttons down on the front. Women who generally wore the cote-hardie had it tight-fitting especially around the shoulder, hips and waist area. This generally ends at the hips in such cases and can be laced up at the front or back.

Pourpoint-This was generally worn under the cote-hardie. The pourpoint is a short jacket with tight sleeves. It was even lined with fur to provide warmth. The pourpoint was also known as the paltock.

Houppelande-This was a long garment that was mainly worn by men in the Gothic period. This Gothic costume was fitted at the shoulders and was worn with a belt at the waistline. It was also worn with a stand collar with long decorative sleeves. The sleeves had slits at the elbows for the hand to pass. The remaining portion of the sleeve used to dangle below.

Surcote-The surcote was generally a traditional dress for women. These were also available in various versions. Sometimes, such Gothic dresses were also known as the sideless gowns. This was because the woman’s gown was cut away from the arms to the hips. This would reveal the cote hardie that was worn below.

Ways to incorporate Gothic clothing in your wardrobe:

• Girls, get yourself pointy toed shoes or combat boots.
• Gothic costumes can also incorporate lot of velvet and long flowing skirts.
• Go in for well-fitted corset tops.
• Use bold make up for eyes and lips.
• Men can go in for loads of black in the wardrobe. You can opt for white shirts with black pants. Team it with a black vest and combat boots.
• Incorporate loads of studs and zippers.
• This may sound scary to some, but the nail color should be black.

You can mix and match the basic of Gothic fashion with the outfits from your wardrobe. I am hoping these tips will help you revive the overall appeal of Gothic clothing in modern times!