I need to know how to dress goth

I'm a 14 year old guy very scary looking and depressed for reason I'm never telling, how do you dress goth?

How to be Goth.

1. Completely follow the stereotype, but get pissed when someone calls you goth.

2. Yell at other people who want to dress 'goth'. It makes you seem like you know what you're talking about.

3. Shop at Hot Topic when you start dressing Goth, as you get older you'll realize why people who shop at Hot Topic are considered 'Baby Bats'. by the end of the second year, you'll shiver everytime you step into Hot Topic. You are not a walking billboard for ANY store, you're an individual. Dress like it.

4. You can still listen to whatever music you want to, watch whatever you want to. Don't conform to just one type of music, that's exactly what you're trying to avoid.

5. Get ready to be laughed at. Many people will not understand, and they really don't want to.

6. Black is the Norm, but other dark colors are acceptable. Hell, even white can be Goth if you fix it up right.

7. When speaking to everyone else have a huge ego. After all, you're the ONLY one who dresses goth.

a lot of these users yelled at you, but if the 'goth' culture is ever going to get bigger, they have to understand and allow others into the culture without getting angry. The culture will dissapate if we continue as we have been.

From what I understand: all black, boots in black, and a bit of make up. To top it off, you need a wallet chain (bigger the better) and depending on how self concious you are, more or less metal jewelry...eg, if your self esteem is really low, get more, if it's not that low, go light on the make up & accessories.

Good luck.

Lots of black eyeliner also looks edgy and sends the message to STAY away. But remember, goth isn't a fashion trend, it's a lifestyle. You don't want to seem like a poser, so it's kinda all or nothing. I feel your pain you know, I'm kinda/sorta goth myself, I wear a lot of black and black eyeliner, but I don't wear chains or listen to metal, that would just be pushing it. I'm very depressed and I see myself in you. Life just isn't fair, I should go goth myself.

Dear actionfigures,
Goth is not a society of depressed people...
Goth by definition:
Goths are free thinkers, people who do not accept the moral rules of society because they're told 'This is just how it is. Rather goths tend to listen to what you have to say, and make up their own mind.
So if you are depressed go see a counsellor...A true Goth would not accept depression as a way of life since they are such free thinkers they have a true drive to find the answers and that would include the answers to their own happiness.
Sue...good luck

first of all, stop putting urself down, you don't look scary in that pic. and the dressing goth part, wear eyeliner, dye your hair black, wear chains, get a chain wallett, basically, change most of your wordrobe to black and chains. hope I helped! :-)

okay why scary ok I dont see it and plus you dont want to go to goth at once becuase then to a lot of people you will be a poser!and you dont want that start little by little...let your hait grow out were balck pant shirt black jackets of goth bands and music and black is your basic color and maybe some eyeliner and black nail polish ...basicly dress how you feel dark sad ,u know

My first questin iswhy goth? Is is because most people say that goths are depressed and sadall the time?

That's not true. You could call me a goth. I definalety used to play up to the fashion and music side of it - but I am female so my make up and fashion tips probably won't help much unless you can see yourself donning a very high pair of PVC boots.
But what I discovered - Is that wearing black all the time actually bomes a little boring and depressing in itself. This could just make you feel worse. Although some online boutiques have great gothic clothing lines for men..

What I suggest is that you discover what it is you'd prefer to look likeand alter your look accordingly. If that is the generic black dyed hair, eyeliner, black clothes and NRs then fair enough.

You might find you don't want to.

Or can't be bothered =P

If you're REALLY depressed stay the heck away from goths. they can be drama queens and vicious! they will push you over the edge and hand you the razorblades.
If you arent too sad then and don't mind people asking you if it's halloween yet every fricken day.,
for guys; Black jeans, black band shirts (music is essential) or something with a twisted outlook on it like 'can't sleep, clowns will eat me' or stony gravestone/celtic print is good. dressup is a black dress shirt buttoned all the way up with a necklace rather than a tie . clubby is a basic black mesh shirt with pvc pants (think patent leather) and a studded belt for all these. the big circle loops are significant for s&m which means if your not into bondage dont wear it or it will be expected of you. some ego freaks can wear corsets and long skirts. Docs are good, Creepers rock, but if you can afford New Rock boots then by all means wear them if you dare. black jellys (bracelets) are staple. DO NOT buy out Hot Topic! it is Trendy and goth is anything but mainstream. But a few things aren't too bad. get an earring. wear eyeliner. white is okay ,red is okay ,pink is okay, but no yellow! Do whatever you want to your hair but spikes are more punk than goth. a good black dye is nice but do not fry your hair. and dye it WELL goths are very fashion concious. a bad dye job is for baby bats and loser drug addicts. if you smoke, try clove ciggarettes they add smoky atmosphere, reek and taste sweet and are completely harsh but legal. drink green things. Mostly just be yourself .

goth??? thats not the way to go by being depressed find youa couple good friends that ARNT GOTH and a good girlfriend on down the line I no your felling I used to be a pretty depressed guy and goth isnt the way to go I no a few of them and they hate there life goths tend to do not so good things to thereself. As in cutting drugs and death you dont want that I promise you you will be letting a lot of people down and hurting people way worse then your hurting yourself dont let other people drag you down just cheer up and be happy your alive. As long as your breathing its a good day.

well first if you have to ask how to be goth then dont do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!y is being goth suddenly the numb. 1 icon of depression and sorrow????if your depressed write,sing,cry about it!!!!!!!dont change your wardrobe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I understand how depression is trust me I do...............but dont let some thing so stupid make your existence become null!!!!!in simple words'just because your sad right now it dosent mean you have to let a little lump in the back of your throaght rule you whole life'

hm ok

lame :S

dress goth because you like it...because it`s an expression
u dont need to dress goth to show people you`re dead inside

many people are depressed, sad and lonely, and don´t need to immitate

create. Observe!

Goth is ACTUALLY a state of mind, anarchy may be a good word to keep in mind (: To be honest, I don't think you should change how you ARE, but if it's simply 'Been wanting to dress this way' blah blah blah, just put on quite a bit of black. There are so many different types of 'Goth' that things could get confused from there on. Make up on guys is good too, if it helps any .

By the sounds of it, you've taken a liking to the goth style because it's commonly known that goths are depressed and 'scary looking'. You shouldn't feel you have to look and dress like a goth because you're depressed, though. However, to look properly gothic, you should dress in clothes that you've made/customised yourself (preferably black or dark purple or other dark colours); black boots and back-combed dark hair. Gothic make-up is nearly always OTT with black-rimmed eyes, a pale face and red or bare lips.

If you feel you're depressed, you should seek medial advice. =] Goodluck!

WEAR SCARY STUFF ACT CREEPY NEED BLOOD!!!! AND

Wow. Some of these comments are interesting.
Honestly, like one person said, if you have to ask how a 'goth' dresses, then it may not be a good idea for you. Being Gothic is not about being depressed all the time. It's not about listening to angry music and dying your hair unnatural colors. It's a personal style that some people have tried to turn into a trend.
Gothic people are not mean or dramatic. If they are, then they may be the type who do it because it's 'cool.' They are very real.

My suggestion to you would be to try talking to someone about your depression. Perhaps it will help. If it doesn't, then you might want to try finding your own style. You will feel better about yourself and other people may be more drawn to you if you do your own thing.

Good luck.

I Always Wear Black An Black Make Up I Have Heaps Ov Spike Braclets Rings and A Spike Neckless. I Like Listening To Slayer,pink And Ov Course Evensence Yea!!!

Life Is Confusing, Over It All, Be Yourself. Be Goth If Thats How You Choose To Be. Just Never Lose Who You Really Are Inside. Depressed, Lonely, Or Just A Punk Like Me, Be REAL.

You Can Were what Eva I Just Were Full On Black Clothes Like with Skuls On THem I Just Have My Own Fashion But I Still look goth all the time I have got a really best mate hu is goth as well we are so close I want a guy round my age hu lives in new zealand hu is goth or punk an so I can get to know them an c were things lead to .

im srry but you sound like a .poser

I hate labels...Just be your own style..Goth is a very iffy line and I found myself crossing it.., and I found myself being called a poser at first..No, I hated wearing makeup because I was too lazy to put it on..If your going to dress 'goth' then do what you feel is that...I mix between lolita styles and trip pants and such..My mom hates it, but I tend to change at school..I suggest wrist bands, makeup if you want, black shirts, and other things...Though just because its goth doesn't mean you can't be colorful..I wear carebear t-shirts and purples and blues..Do what you feel is comfortable and don't let anyone tell you your a poser..Its not a style its a form of expression. Hope I helped^^

Um...
If you are trying to dress goth, please don't.
I have no problem with people who are gothic.
A lot of my friends would be considered gothic.
But if you are trying to be gothic, you are kind of eliminating the whole 'gothic mind-set.'
Be original,
dress in what you like.
Whatever it is.