Stand out in Goth glam

Black is back. Burrow up that dark nail polish, studded belt, and skinny black jeans. Embrace Goth glamour and dress eclectic this holiday season. Ramya Iyer provides last-minute clandestine details on how to gussy-up and stand out in this look

The fashion world is now facing the dark side, a style to die for. “Latest Goth style trends combine finesse with the sombre aura of glam,” quips Puja Mehta of Rocky S designs. Inky black seems like the perfect colour for the grey, nippy winters. Don’t lose the opportunity to flaunt your dark side without any regrets…it’s in fashion!

Snug as a bug
This trend calls for taut clothes. Bring in the dark velvets, fishnets, lace, and leather outfits with tight sleeves, tight pants and deep necklines. Those slim leather pants and jumpers can be heaved out of wardrobes, including fishnets that can be worn on legs, arms or even shirts. Also in vogue are lace-trimmed long skirts, flowing light skirts, ragged skirts, and shiny leggings. Mix in some black lace and you are good to go. Puja observes, “Mini dresses, over sized coats and skinnies with leather are considered basic pillars of ‘Goth Glamour’. Fur and feathers add the details that dominate the overall look, presenting real style-fantasy masterpieces.”

Blockbuster boots
To abide by this fashion trend, definite must-haves are tall black boots with high heels and combat boots. Sturdy, heavy, handsome boots go with everything. Even when teamed with skirts, they look really chic.

Refurbish with accessories
“Pairing in perfect accessories, the look resembles that of ‘Queen of Darkness’ in person,” says Puja. To get this look right, bold, junky, big and loud neckpieces, especially chokers, in black diamonds are essential. Put on a pair of black goggles and embellish the look with bat earrings. You may complete your look with a black umbrella on apposite days. The other essentials of this fashion trend are good old studs on ears, belts, boots, and almost anywhere else. Even studded headbands in leather look hot, while the hair must be in frizzy spikes, clustered, and dyed jet black.

Black-out
Though black is the predominant colour of this trend, seen doing the rounds are dark reds, violet, blue, green, and white, all in deep shades. Even neon colours are commanding attention. Used in small quantities, these colours break the monotony of an all-black outfit and still let black rule the day.

When asked what would be the perfect description of this trend, Puja comments, “It’s shiny, it’s classy and bold, a mixture of the 60s sexual revolution and the Frankenstein Gothic vibe. Dark colours like silver, black, dark grey and blue have turned the ageless rules of formal and informal looks upside down.”

Garish make-up to spice it up
As for the makeup, the typical would definitely be dark, loud, and heavy. However, to balance out the dark clothing, fashionistas are playing up the make-up, highlighting the eyes and keeping the lips as subtle as possible. But for the fearless, what is definitely in is heavy black eyeliner and dark red lips. Colours such as black, red, and purple around and on the eyelids with cat-eyeliners will look fabulous with the right outfit. The idea is to get the big, hollowed-out eyes effect with huge lashes!

If you fancy a different and unique look this party season, Goth glam is perfect for you. It’s outlandish and makes a fashion statement like no other!