I have toyed with dressing in a goth style for a while - in fact when I was at college I never wore anything that wasn’t black, but dismissed that as a phase I was going through….it seems the phase is coming back again!  There is just something about this area of “fashion” that really appeals to be once again, particularly when you look at the number of different styles that get grouped together as the label “Goth”.

Last year I bought my first corset, granted it wasn’t a hugely expensive specially fitted piece of clothing like the ones you can get in London, but it was a properly boned, lace-up job, and did wonders for my waist, and posture!  Since then I’ve been experimenting with different looks, the “rock chick” style, the “glam” style, etc, and find I like the individuality it gives me, and the confidence.

I’ve just booked up to spend next weekend in Whitby at the Whitby Goth Weekend.  While I am still undecided about the music, I am keeping an open mind as I know that the music style is as varied as the fashion.  I’ve booked tickets to a Burlesque evening during the weekend.  A while ago I watched a programme on burlesque on the TV and was so impressed by the glamourous style and confidence of the ladies performing, I was a little envious of them.  The dress code for the evening is quite wide but decidedly glam too and after a little thought I’ve decided to try for a 50’s style.  I already have a 50’s style dress with a pencil skirt and sweetheart neckline - with a wide belt I think it looks reasonably authentic - and have been researching hair, make-up and jewellery online.   I’m now a bit nervous as I know that there are probably people going who take this thing very seriously and I worry that I will be looked down on for being a poor copy, but its the best I can do at short notice and little budget. 

All in all, I am quite excited about attending an event that is different to anything else I would normally get involved with, and to see how other people dress and get ideas.  I’m not intending to totally embrace a goth outlook and style in my daily life (its going to be odd wearing make-up during the day over the weekend!), but something I am keen to learn more about.

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