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Bastet · Kate Spade

What should I wear to a goth/industrial club?

Kelly · Hermes

OKay, so I've never been to a goth club, and I kind of get confused as to the details of goth/punk/metal, so you can take my suggestions with a grain of salt. But these are things I would wear if I were going - things I wish I could wear in everyday life but I just couldn't pull off! Plus if you're from a BR-ish wardrobe, these may be less scary

from pinupgirlclothing.com

-- Edited by ttara123 at 18:43, 2006-10-18

cat · Marc Jacobs

Okay here are some suggestions,keep in mind that my style is more of a goth/punk/hippe hybred.

I tried to pickitems that could be worn again for other uses and that wern't to much $.

or

Hoddies from hottopic $28 38

Leg warmers from hottopic $8

Skirt $40 andnecklace $37 from from starsandinfinitedrakness.com

Shoes zappos.com $40

-- Edited by cat at 21:54, 2006-10-18

squishy · Coach

Bastet wrote:

Most of my black clothing comes from Banana Republic, so I don't think it's exactly what she had in mind.

no suggestions, but i snorted my tea (sorry, gross image) when i read this. you crack me up!!

kmd · Kate Spade

Something like the second dress that ttara posted would work- maybe you could find something similar with less ribbon. That way you're more you and don't come off as a (and I promise to nevre use this word again) poser. I'd wear a dress like that with fishnets (pick any color you like, have fun), and some edgier platforms. Goth it up with makeup!
A corset top and a short skirt with fishnets would be another good option.
Vibrant eye makeup is a must, as well. Try some mac pigments, or for less $ Loreal just came out with pigments, as well.

ETA: here's a link to this goth/industrial club in NYC I've been to a view times, should give you more ideas on what to wear http://albionclub.com/v-web/gallery/albums.php

-- Edited by kmd at 08:45, 2006-10-19

Kari · Dooney & Bourke

I don't think you should try to hard to look goth if you aren't. I know I wouldn't be comfortable and probably wouldn't have as much fun.

You could always throw on some vampy black nail polish.

But, if you really want to have fun with it and go for it!

-- Edited by Kari at 11:03, 2006-10-19

Kelly · Hermes

if you do decide to do a corset and skirt, like kmd suggested, they have them for only $20 or $30 at Charlotte Russe (I don't know how widespread this store is, so I don't know if you'd even have one in your mall), and I saw a couple at f21. Just thought I'd say, because if it's an outfit you'll never wear again you might not want to spend a whole lot.

Bastet · Kate Spade

Thanks for all the advice! I don't see myself doing the corset/short skirt thing. In a corset, I feel like I'm doing my best impression of a sausage. My goal is to find something that would let me blend in a bit so I don't look completely out of place. I'm thinking something like this top with a black skirt I already have, some fishnets and my black knee boots and some vampy nail polish like Kari suggested.