How To Dress Goth

Goth fashion can vary from the petticoats of Gothic Lolita to an apocalyptic industrial look. Here, we give one lucky mall rat a macabre Gothic makeover.
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Step 1:
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Peek-a-boo
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Always veil your legs in patterned stockings or fishnets.
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Step 2:
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No Jeans Allowed
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Be romantic in old-fashioned lace, or tart it up in meet-me-in-the-bathroom vinyl -your choice, as long as it's black.
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Step 3:
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On Top
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The most celebrated piece of goth clothing is a corset. Corsets tied tight, combine two important Goth concepts: beauty and pain.
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Step 4:
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Boots
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If you're going for a delicate look, choose Victorian-style laced boots. Otherwise, find the highest pair of patent leather boots you can walk in, and strap in.
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Step 5:
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Distressing Tresses
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Don't waste a gorgeous goth outfit by forgetting about your hair. Make it black.