The elements of Goth fashion derive from the Victorian Gothic era in the 19th Century, styled on the dark side. Think Edgar Allen Poe. Present-day Goth originally emerged from the post-punk scene in the United Kingdom in the early 1980s, and has caught on around the world and persists to this day. It is mysterious and poetic, edgy and dramatic. So whether you are Goth from way back or just looking into it, I have some up-to-date ideas here for how to get inspired by Gothic style.
Age doesn’t matter. You can get bolder as you get older. That’s not to say you can’t tone down this, or any, style. You can always be your true self and then throw in an element of style for fun, experimentation or self-expression. Trying out new things keeps us modern and youthful, and adding a third piece to a basic outfit is what makes things interesting.
So I am going to lay out the elements of Goth style, but you don’t have to use them all at once. One at a time is just fine. You can go crazy with it, you can add Goth pieces to something that’s the total opposite, you can wear it just for Halloween, or you can just buy one piece that you love and wear it forevermore. 😉
What follows are the elements and outfit ideas to get you inspired by Gothic Style.
Continue Reading
Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
Gothic, Style
Would you like to think of ways to dress down fancy jackets so you could wear yours more often? I have an easy style tip that can help you make that happen. A simple little fantasy is all it takes to be able to wear them anytime. Age doesn’t matter.
Continue Reading
Style Inspiration, Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Casual Style, Fancy Jackets, Style, Velvet Jacket
One of the jewelry trends for this fall is stacked bangles. Over-the-top is the key. So you might like to stock up on your bangle supply. See below to get my ideas on how to stack bangles in 26 interesting ways. You’ll even see how you can make your outfit become suddenly stunning. Age doesn’t matter.
Continue Reading
Accessories, Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Accessories, Bracelets, Fashion, Jewelry
From my Style Tips Series, I have an accessory tip. I’m exploring how to wear a beret. This has become adopted by the French as the classic hat to have. Therefore, it is always chic. But this fall and winter, it will be available more than usual in stores because it showed up on the fall runways. What you will find below is lots of inspiration for how to wear it. Age doesn’t matter. As I write this, I am excited to find new ways to wear my berets more often when the weather cools down!
Continue Reading
Accessories, Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Autumn/Winter Style, Fall/Winter, Fashion, Style, Transitional Weather
White tanks and tees have been a wardrobe staple for many decades, so how can they be trending? It seems that they have been showing up all over the streets since quarantine was over. Comfort and simplicity had taken over our lives by then and it seems we won’t let it go. I’ve been noticing that even I, who never wanted to wear the same outfit twice, have been gravitating to my most comfortable clothes. Over the summer, I enjoyed the ease and flow of skirts, dresses and kaftans more than ever before. And during the winter, I love to bundle up in chunky knits, hygge style. So today I am focusing on how to wear a white tank or tee, basics that we all most likely have. I hope you use these outfit ideas to dress up your white tees or dress down your suits, skirts and such. Age doesn’t matter.
Continue Reading
Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Comfort Dressing, T-Shirts, Trends
