Depending on your school's dress code, being goth at school may require a few adjustments.Use your clothes, accessories, hair, and makeup to express yourself, but don't stop there.Go to the archives to learn about the history of goth culture.You may be surprised by what you find.
Step 1: Before you head to class, make sure you check out your school's dress code.
Before the start of the school year, make sure to read your school's code of conduct and dress code policies.This will let you know if you need to hold back or not.Being a goth is about asserting your individuality and challenging the status quo.If you want to be goth at a strict school, you may have to find other ways to stand out.
Step 2: Wear clothes that you feel good in.
Your wardrobe won't be dull if you wear mostly black.Your basic wardrobe should include black pants, T-shirts, sweaters, and jackets.There are pieces made of lace or leather.Choose items that are forest green, blood red, deep plum, or dark gray if you want to add some color.If you want to stick with the theme of individuality, visit thrift stores to find your clothes, make them yourself, or do some alterations yourself.It is possible to do this in the evenings and on the weekends if your school does not have a uniform.
Step 3: You can accessorize your outfit with unique and eye-catching items.
Fishnet stockings, chokers, leather necklaces or wristbands, fingerless gloves, studded or spiked belts, skull and crossbones jewelry, and other unique items can really take your goth style to the next level.For example, you may need to save your spiked belt for weekend-wear only if it goes against your school's dress code.This is the best way to dress goth if you have a school uniform.
Step 4: You can complete your goth outfit with a pair of black leather boots.
It's normal to see goths wearing heavy black combat boots in the summer.If you want a more feminine look, wear boots with a lace all the way up to your knees or thighs.Make sure to wear a pair of socks with you when trying on boots to make sure they aren't too tight.
Step 5: Try different hair colors and styles.
The classic goth look is dyed black hair, but there are many other ways to style it.Try dying your hair in fun colors like aquamarine, pink, red, green, purple, or some other color.Cut it all off, shave one side, or let it grow long and wild.Curl your hair or use a straightener to make it straight and silky.You can change your hair look as often as you want.Take steps to keep your hair healthy if you do dye it often.During the school year, dying your hair black is the only way to comply with school rules.
Step 6: Dramatic eye makeup and eye liner can be applied.
Dark shades of eyeshadow include black, gray, and purple.Black mascara and black eyeliner will make your eyes look more defined and dramatic, but don't be afraid to choose different colors, like blue or green, for an eye-catching effect.Do a simple eyeliner application or do something more dramatic, like a cat eye.If you aren't allowed to wear makeup at school, you may have to give up this part.If that is the case, try to keep your skin clear and pale, and focus on your hair and clothes to showcase your goth style.This is important for both masculine and feminine goths if you don't want to wear makeup.
Step 7: If you want to finish your makeup routine, wear dark lipstick.
Black, dark purple, blue, or a very deep red are all great colors for dark lipstick.Before you leave the house, make sure to check your teeth for lipstick stains.People will notice you because dark lipstick isn't the norm.Pick a look that you love and focus on being yourself.Don't worry about what other people think about you.
Step 8: It's important to keep your skin pale.
Goths should stay out of the sun.Don't go outside between 10 am and 4 pm, and use sunscreen every day.
Step 9: You should research goth history to be aware of your culture.
Get into the culture and its history instead of being a style only goth.If you aren't allowed to dress the way you want to every day at school, being an intellectual goth can help maintain your vibe.Get involved with other goths to learn more and read gothic literature to find out about the beginnings of the movement.
Step 10: If you have interests, hobbies, and skills, you can find a goth niche.
You're missing out on a really rich history if you don't know that goths like to wear black.Do you like to dance to goth music?Do you want to be a trendsetter or are you more interested in the days-long-gone?You might be better suited to the Romantic goth style if you like Victorian art and literature.If you're interested in pagan and hippie culture, check out religion.Do you like heavy metal?It is possible that industrial goth is the place for you.You can get online, talk with others, and learn more about how you can fit in.If there aren't other goths at your school, this can be important.It is possible to connect and find a sense of belonging outside of school.
Step 11: Goth music can be explored and attended.
A big part of the gothic culture is music.Even if you're not able to listen to music at school, you can still feel connected to your culture by playing music on your phone or media player.
Step 12: If you want to portray your true goth nature, personalize your belongings.
Depending on your school's policies, you may not be able to wear the clothes you want or have dramatic hair.You can decorate your notebooks, binders, water bottle, backpack, pencil case, and other items.Band stickers, duct tape, paint, markers, and other materials can be used to design and decorate your things.
Step 13: You can find friends who share your interests.
Look for people who dress similar to you.To meet new people you might be able to become friends with, you could start a goth club or host a movie night.If you can't relate to anyone at your school, look into your community.Look for people who look like you and attend events that play music you like.
Step 14: It's time to stand out and be seen.
Being a goth is all about pushing against the norm and standing out, so if you're a little shy or not used to being looked at, mentally prepare yourself for this.At school, peers and teachers might make comments about your attire or ask questions about why you do it.Remember, a lot of people may not know anything about goth culture and may have preconceived stereotypes that you can help to break down.A good friend can really help here.Try to befriend someone you can eat lunch with and hang out with at school functions.
Step 15: Ignore people who don't get your style.
There could be people who don't like what you do.You're doing it for yourself, so try to remind yourself that.Don't just hope the problem will go away, tell a trusted grownup.You should feel safe at school.Don't make mean comments about someone else's style and avoid judging others by their appearance.It's not bad if you don't like it.
Step 16: You can still be goth even if you can't dress up.
Depending on your school's rules, you may not be able to dress the way you want to, or you might not draw extra attention to yourself at school for whatever reason.When you're at school, do what you can.Even if your exterior can't match, you can still have your goth interests and passions.Sometimes goths in school don't dress like they want to.They are still a goth because of that.