Gothic style in clothing is becoming increasingly popular. Epatage, gloominess, pretentiousness and sexuality - these are the main features of the Gothic style.
History of Gothic style
The homeland of Gothic clothing is the Netherlands. Later Gothic fashion penetrated into Germany, Italy, France. It is in France that the style has acquired its brilliance and elegant forms. Gothic style in the Middle Ages clothing is directly related to architecture. The pointed roofs of the buildings of that time, rushing upwards, majestic structures with rich ornamentation reflected in pointed hats, reaching sometimes to a meter in length, in shoes with sharp socks. Clothes were sewed from expensive fabrics: silk, velvet, brocade. Decorated with the easiest Venetian lace, sewing of gold and silver threads. In addition, the Gothic clothing of the Middle Ages was supplemented with a mantle with a train. The longer the length of the train was, the more elegant the outfit was. Sleeves dresses played a decorative element, they were generously decorated with embroidery. Dresses were worn with an overstated lace and a deep neckline.
Gothic in our time
In the 70 years of the last century, Gothic again revived. This style of dress, which is also called neogothic, is typical for the youth subculture ready. Modern Gothic clothing has its own distinctive features. The main of them - the predominance of black in clothing, hairstyle and make-up, metal jewelry with religious and mythical themes. Gothic style in clothes are leather outfits, supplemented by such elements as long gloves, cylinders and tailcoats (for men), finishing of women's dresses with lace and transparent fabrics, leather ornaments (collars, bracelets).
On the world's catwalks, Gothic dresses were first demonstrated by designers Alexander McQueen and Jean-Paul Gaultier .
Modern gothic clothes for girls are sexy outfits that emphasize the dignity of the figure. The main elements of the dress in the Gothic style: a tight corset, a long flowing skirt of transparent fabric, a lacy dress with a deep enough neckline, underlined waist. And also long gloves of velvet or lace, metal or silver jewelry in the form of crosses, snakes, bats and other elements on the theme of death. Taffeta, organza, velvet, brocade, silk, leather, vinyl - these are the fabrics that are traditionally used to create gothic dresses.
Fans of the Gothic style can not deviate from their preferences, even putting on a business suit. A black fitted jacket, a black pencil skirt or trousers can be considered a business suit in the Gothic style.
As an outer garment, the Gothic style assumes a long black coat or raincoat. Shoes are ready - high-heeled shoes, boots-boots, high boots on lacing.
Gothic Lolita style is gaining popularity. The main features of this image - innocence, childishness. Girls in the form of gothic lolita look like sad, and sometimes even gloomy, dolls. Clothing Gothic lolita - a black "doll" dress, lavishly decorated with lace, ribbons, laces, drapery. Shoes that emphasize the fragility of gothic lolita - heavy shoes, platform shoes and heels.
Wedding dresses in the Gothic style - the exact opposite of classic white dresses. Such an image makes it possible to depart from traditions, diversify the wedding ceremony, and demonstrate its individuality.
A gothic wedding dress does not have to be black. You can complement the corset and skirt of a white dress with black lace or embroider them with an ornament embroidered with black threads. The combination of red and black looks bright and extravagant. For example, a blood-red satin corset trimmed with black lace combined with a lush black skirt. Lilac and Bordeaux are colors that are also suitable for creating a wedding gown in the Gothic style. Lush hair, a black veil or hat with a veil and long gloves will accentuate the bright Gothic image.
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