|
|
|
General General questions and meet 'n greet and welcome! |
06-19-2010, 11:36 AM
|
#1
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Wherever I Lie down
Posts: 35
|
Alternative gothic clothing? (No more black...)
My new school has a strict uniform of White, Gold, And red. No black.
Since gold and red are ugly colors in large quantities, I am only left with white. Nearly any color, isolated, has a bit of a gothic taste. So I was wondering, do any of you know where to get (whether online or in-stores) white coats, white boots, basically the norm-goth clothing, in white.
I cannot find anything.
|
|
|
06-19-2010, 12:23 PM
|
#2
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Nowhere
Posts: 1,835
|
Not off the topic of my head, but if you're a quick study you could always learn to use a sewing machine (assuming you can't already) and make your own clothes.
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 10:51 AM
|
#3
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 358
|
This is a challenge...one I accept, I will try to help, but I make no promises
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 12:57 PM
|
#4
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Thou Viking capital Denmark.
Posts: 1,971
|
I'm thinking bandshirts here. You can get lots of bandshirts that aren't black I suppose.
Also, posting your gender could poke us in the right direction =)
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 01:06 PM
|
#5
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NW England
Posts: 9
|
i have a very nice white straight jacket, I'm guessing that might not be ideal for school though. As Anarasha said, knowing your gender would help. For a guy I agree white band tees are a good way to go (although don't mix them with white pants or you'll look like you've escaped from a 90s boy band) for a girl there's plenty that can be done in a victoriana vein in white and red.
And for boots, i don't think you can really beat a good ol' pair of white Docs frankly.
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 01:08 PM
|
#6
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Thou Viking capital Denmark.
Posts: 1,971
|
Sukkamielli - Is that one of those nice Hug Yourself jackets? :o
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 01:12 PM
|
#7
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NW England
Posts: 9
|
Yup, super-comfy, super cute. I also have a black one, Obvs.
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 01:13 PM
|
#8
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Thou Viking capital Denmark.
Posts: 1,971
|
Ooh, I want one of those :o Not good for driving a moped though, the sleeves may get caught in the wheel :o
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 01:43 PM
|
#9
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NW England
Posts: 9
|
but a slight mod can fix that. all you need to do is add a buckle to the shoulder and split the sleve from the elbow to wrist then you can roll the sleeve back on itself and buckle up. I mean you'd mash your arms if you feel off like that, but hey, scarring's cool, right?
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 01:46 PM
|
#10
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Nowhere
Posts: 1,835
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sukkamielli
And for boots, i don't think you can really beat a good ol' pair of white Docs frankly.
|
As long as they're pre-"Made in China."
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 01:48 PM
|
#11
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,687
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by aspiring
My new school has a strict uniform of White, Gold, And red. No black.
|
So you can wear whatever you clothes you want, as long they're either white, gold, red, or some combination thereof?
That's fucking bizarre. I've never heard of anything like that.
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 01:50 PM
|
#12
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NW England
Posts: 9
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beneath the Shadows
As long as they're pre-"Made in China."
|
definitely. They aren't worth what you pay for the new ones anyway. the problem with white boots, especially women's, is that they just look cheap and unfortunately that includes new docs. Ebay is your friend on this one.
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 08:10 PM
|
#13
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 358
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by gothicusmaximus
So you can wear whatever you clothes you want, as long they're either white, gold, red, or some combination thereof?
That's fucking bizarre. I've never heard of anything like that.
|
I thought myself that that was pretty bizarre.
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 08:21 PM
|
#14
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: victoria british columbia
Posts: 112
|
white pvc is very sexy...
and goes well with blackhair
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 08:23 PM
|
#15
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 32
|
I've heard of a small movement of a goth all-white look. You could certainly throw in touches of blood red. I don't know your aesthetic, but I think a Victorian look could be quite stunning with the limitations you have here. A white ruffled shirt with a red cravat, for example? Or you could go to the opposite end of the spectrum with a very sleek, futuristic look... white plastic pants?
Good luck with that one!
|
|
|
06-20-2010, 08:35 PM
|
#16
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: victoria british columbia
Posts: 112
|
i would play with the notion of destroying whites purity with blood...a lovely white corset...white velvet can look beautiful in corsets, with or without blood stains..and you could use your own blood
|
|
|
06-21-2010, 12:08 AM
|
#17
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NW England
Posts: 9
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dama de los Cuervos
I've heard of a small movement of a goth all-white look. You could certainly throw in touches of blood red. I don't know your aesthetic, but I think a Victorian look could be quite stunning with the limitations you have here. A white ruffled shirt with a red cravat, for example? Or you could go to the opposite end of the spectrum with a very sleek, futuristic look... white plastic pants?
Good luck with that one!
|
hmm... I hadn't considered the dandy look, you could have real fun with that.
|
|
|
06-21-2010, 06:35 AM
|
#18
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Minnesota, USA
Posts: 130
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sukkamielli
hmm... I hadn't considered the dandy look, you could have real fun with that.
|
There have been a few examples of a modern take on that look, most notably the Twins from The Matrix Reloaded:
- Heretic
|
|
|
06-21-2010, 01:59 PM
|
#19
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Wherever I Lie down
Posts: 35
|
I'm a guy.
|
|
|
06-21-2010, 03:24 PM
|
#20
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Thou Viking capital Denmark.
Posts: 1,971
|
Bandshirts.
|
|
|
06-21-2010, 04:05 PM
|
#21
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: On the fast road to Nowtown!
Posts: 857
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by allyssa
i would play with the notion of destroying whites purity with blood...a lovely white corset...white velvet can look beautiful in corsets, with or without blood stains..and you could use your own blood
|
This is a kid in junior/high school, JUST. NO.
And I don't recommend anything beyond DIYing the clothes that pass your school's dress code color muster as the other options are either too high maintenance (all white is a pain to keep up with and fully get clean) or look like you are trying way too hard to the point of foolishness. Remember that it's school not Malediction Society.
All else fails, do the fancy uniform routine with skinny ties, badges and maybe a pageboy/hunting cap. Doesn't need to be strictly goth, new wave, mod, teddy boy and glam can serve you well too.
__________________
Look at me, guys! I'm twirling my guitar and kicking just like we did at practice!
|
|
|
06-21-2010, 06:40 PM
|
#22
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: victoria british columbia
Posts: 112
|
I still stand by my initial idea to cover your lovely whites in blood but i did get expelled from catholic school. perhaps it is a bit controversial but that makes life fun by demonstrating to others how close minded they really are....it depends on how morbid you are willing to go...“To be one's self, and unafraid whether right or wrong, is more admirable than the easy cowardice of surrender to conformity.”
|
|
|
06-21-2010, 06:57 PM
|
#23
|
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 9,548
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by allyssa
perhaps it is a bit controversial but that makes life fun by demonstrating to others how close minded they really are....
|
Covering your clothes in blood doesn't demonstrate how others are closed minded, it demonstrates what a retard you are.
|
|
|
06-21-2010, 07:45 PM
|
#24
|
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Um, lower, oh yeah, uh, uh ... YES THERE!
Posts: 6,738
|
What Saya just said.
allyssa, I'm pretty open minded, but this DOES make you a retard.
__________________
Lead me not into temptation ... follow me, I know a shortcut!
As the poets have mournfully sung,
death takes the innocent young,
the rolling in money,
the screamingly funny,
and those who are very well hung.
Your days are numbered - 26,280 per person on average - 2,000,000,000 heartbeats ... tick, tick, tick
|
|
|
06-22-2010, 06:33 AM
|
#25
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 358
|
I'm going to have to agree with Lolly. Blood on your cloths might get you kicked out. But the futuristic look is something you could really work with.
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:02 PM.
|
|