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Channel Your Inner Sorceress with These Witchcore Outfit Essentials

Do you feel the call of the moon on misty nights? Are you one with the natural world? Maybe you...

18 Unique Gothic Rings for Men

The right accessory takes any black outfit from plain to gothic, and a ring is always an eye-catching choice. Whether...

The Best Dreamy Whimsigoth Skirts for Your Inner Faerie Queen

A skirt is the foundational piece of a whimsigoth outfit, bringing together dark and bohemian vibes. You can pair it...

The Baby Bat's Guide to the Medieval Goth Aesthetic

Do you long to explore ancient realms of magic and mystery? The imaginative medieval gothic aesthetic could be just the...

What to Wear to the Renaissance Faire

Half the fun of going to the Renaissance Faire is dressing up! Now is your opportunity to unleash all your...

94 Ideas for a Dark & Unforgettable Goth Wedding

Finding your kindred spirit in darkness is cause for celebration. It’s time to get all your family and friends together...

11 Dark Summer Nails Ideas for a Moody Manicure

Looking for a new way to wear dark nails in summer? It’s time to embrace a gothic look with a...

How to Style Gothic Clothes for Women

Whether you’re a baby bat or a maven of the night, everyone can use some fresh gothic fashion inspiration now...

Embracing the Darkness: What to Wear to a Goth Wedding

So you’ve been invited to some eerie gothic nuptials. What a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your loved ones and have...

Essential Women’s Basics for a Gothic Wardrobe

Putting together a showstopping collection of goth clothes involves getting your hands on a lot of vampy statement pieces. From...

The Ultimate Guide to 80s Goth Hairstyles for Women

Every creature of the night needs to shake up their look once in a while, and what better way to...

The Best Gothic Poetry of the Victorian Era

Dreamlike and macabre, gothic poems give voice to our inner darkness. From haunted lovers to cruel goddesses, Victorian gothic poetry...

Gothic DIY Dress Up Ideas

With the recent revival of goth aesthetics and the popularity of media like Netflix’s Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, gothic fashion is...

23 Pieces of Memento Mori Art That Find the Beauty in Death

One of the most powerful and affecting themes in art, memento mori imagery reminds the viewer that death is always...

Darkness and Rage: A Guide to Goth and Punk

Confused about the difference between punk and goth? Have no fear. Here’s everything you need to know to start exploring...

Dark Romance: 10 Classic and Contemporary Goth Books to Get Your Claws On

Looking for a spooky read with a dark and brooding aesthetic? Whether it’s about ghosts from the past, a doomed...

15 Bright Hair Color Ideas for Goths That Are Pure Witchcraft

To dye or not to dye? It’s the eternal goth dilemma (at least, for those not blessed with raven locks)....

How to Tease Your Hair

Achieving a menacing black cloud of teased hair is a must for trad goth hairstyles, but teasing is a technique...

American Gothic: The Beautiful Nightmare World of Thomas Harris’s Hannibal Lecter Books

[Contains spoilers.] Twisted and unforgettable, Thomas Harris’s Hannibal Lecter novels have been drawing readers into their gothic dreamscape over the...

How to Celebrate World Goth Day in 2025

World Goth Day (May 22) is upon us once more, bringing macabre festivities and a joyous celebration of darkness the...

American Zombies: From Haitian Folklore to Pop Culture Horror

The zombie represents a multitude of fears, from the loss of the self to the violence of mindless mobs. Its...

A man in a leather jacket with red tipped dreadlocks crouching with his hand over his face

Looking for a hairstyle that reflects your darkness? Good news: goth guys have so many hair options! If you’re in...

Black and white photo of a woman in a wide brim black hat holding tarot cards

Gothic fashion is more than just skin deep; it incorporates arcane symbolism that goes back hundreds and even thousands of...

The Baby Bat's Guide to 80s Goth Bands

Getting into goth bands can be daunting—after all, there’s over forty years’ worth of goth music out there. The good...