Dark Sanctuary : Gothic subgenres (part 1)

Well as I promised I will write (at least try) about the gothic subgenres this time.

Romantic

Romantic goths like clothes that give an "aristocratic" feeling to people. There are influences from the Victorian era and you can see fabrics such as silk,lace and velvet in this subgenre. Basically people who are into this try to create a dark and romantic image of themselves wearing corsets,cravats,lace gloves etc. If you like things like graveyards,the moon,dead flowers and you are passionate and also "into classical-themed things" instead of leather and chains this is the right subgenre for you then.

Victorian

Here the Victorian influences are the basic thing as the name suggests. Lets say that this is the victorian type of romantic (see above). Some people not only dress like they belong in the Victorian era but also act "old-fashioned". For example ladies wear lots of times corsets under their clothes and gentlemen kiss the hands of the ladies. Also they (may) listen to classical music,opera and throw formal parties like the aristocrats of the era. Women wear things such as corsets,lace gloves,big dresses and men suits,hats and cravats. But probably those are not the only things they wear! Everything which could be considered victorian and dark fits.

Neo-Victorian

Neo Victorian is basically Victorian with a "morden techonology twist"

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Vintage

Goths of this subgenre have influences from most recent eras than Victorian for example from the 20's , 40's , 50's , 60's . If you want some inspiration check Marilyn Manson's ex wife Dita Von Teese.

Dita Von Teese

Vampire

Lots of people who like the gothic subculture love vampires so it's pretty natural that this exists , don't you think? And NO nothing about the Twillight vampires. NO. Inspiration here comes from Lestat (Interview with a Vampire) not this Edward guy (no offence if you like Twillight....). No glitter ok? Sunglasses,parasols even fangs can be used. Colors are mostly black and red (maybe a bit of white if you want). Be carefull cause your outfit may look like a costume and yes you should avoid that...