Goth Work-out Wear

On a somewhat unrelated note: today is my blog’s second birthday!

Exercise is a healthy and important everyday activity – even if that means going for a walk when you can find the time. As part of my New Years Resolutions I have been working out everyday and I can honestly say I didn’t see myself enjoying it so much! Alas, as someone that considers them-self a fashion-obsessed, shopaholic my workout wardrobe is severely lacking.

Photo by Brian Auer on Flickr

Currently, my workout wardrobe consists of Coen’s T-shirts, hot pants and leggings for cold days. Due to a recent unexpected surgery for my cat, Spooky I have to pay for and the cost of moving out I’ll probably be wearing these for a long time – but I can still dream!

Goth’s Photo by SoulStealer on Flickr – Fashion Maniac – Cat – Oh My Goth – Orange Vampires  Nightmare Before Christmas  – Leopard Print Leggings – Wrinkle Picker’s Photo

Tips:

• Loose band-shirts
• Stretchy leggings in any style (though pleather styles might not work very well). These days you can get leggings in almost any print from pentagrams to kittens.
• Crop tops and singlets.
• I prefer clothes that are more fitted because of all the moving around and changing positions Pilates contains.
• Loose t-shirts.
• Baggy shorts. 

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 Gothic Fashion: Gothic Workout Outfits

My Favourite Types of Headwear

This is a post in the series of The Goth Challenge altered by Darkstalker Girl from a former Lolita Challenge. Find more information here.

My attempts at photoshopping exemplified.

Man, I posted an article a long time ago when I was just starting out blogging about hats [here] – enjoy laughing at my terrible grammar and editing skills! But the point is still there that Hats in the Goth scene are so varied you could only pin-point the cliches! Below is a little list of the hats that I’m currently looking for the perfect fit and to cross off my accessories list.

My short but current list of head-wear I want/wear:

• Berets
• Beanies
• Cloches
• Sheer, rectangular headscarves.
• Curled hair extensions.
• Headbands.

What do you like to wear on your head?

Simple Ways To Wear Oversized Clothes

While thrifting I know I can get carried away with how gorgeous the item is and the small price tag that I end up bring home items that are either a bit big or huge. I’ve found there are several ways to combat this with or without sewing at all. Though these are mostly for oversize blouses/T-shirts/etc.

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• Use the garment as a layering device. Does it have a gorgeously studded collar that would look lovely over the top of a sweater or really nice cuffs?
• Cut off the collar/cuffs and use them individually over the top of sweaters or t-shirts! This has been a huge trend lately but it seems to be slowing down. Plus you can customise them anyway you want.
• If it’s a material that doesn’t like to move (such as silk that loves to ride up if it’s too big) wear it with a high waist-ed skirt or shorts to slim it down at the waist/hips. 
• The bottom section of the outfit should be more slim fitted (unless going for something more Bohemian) otherwise it might make you look a lot larger than your size.
• Cut it into a billowy crop top which are surprisingly popular lately. This really depends on the garment but can look really nice if done well.
• Rolling up the cuffs can be a really simple way to make a coat fit slimmer (try it honestly!) but it would only work with garments that are one of two sizes than yourself. 
• Turn jeans into cut-offs with a belt if they’re too long or generally too large.
• Cut off the arms altogether! It could make a great layering device.