*do not take any of this as an insult, its just here for fun,Ive gotten so much shit do to this small part on my site.Id never follow any of these guidelines due to the fact that they are for sheer amusement,and I surely hope you dont either...As for all of you with a sense of humor, Enjoy *
The Clothing
Step 1 : Dressing the Part
Black. When you are first starting out, keep it simple and keep it black. Once you get comfortable, you can go for the more outrageous styles, and perhaps, *gasp* colors!
Female standards : long black dress, fishnets *with or without ripped holes*, Big flowing skirts, simple slip dresses, pointy shoes/boots, tons of silver jewelry/chain belts, leather studded collars, big silver rings.
Female advanced standards : latex everything *as much or as little as you dare*, Color, anything velvet, spike heeled boots, platform spiked boots, fishnets made into shirts, see-through dresses, fetish gear.
Male standards : leather/pleather pants, chains, spikes, leather jackets/trenchcoat, black t-shirts with witty sayings, leather collars, band t-shirts…..black.
Male advanced standards : velvet gloves, big billowing pirate shirts white or black, latex, fishnet shirts, leashes, a "look" * gangster, Victorian, bunny, vampire, mad scientist, etc*, flowing skirts.
The Make-Up
Step 2 : Makeup
For the beginners, think mime meets Egyptians. Start out with a very pale, almost white foundation. Pure white only works for those fair of skin to begin with. Just go a shade or two lighter, to avoid the mime look for now. Translucent or white powder it down.
Invest in black eyeliner. Pencils are the best for blending, but liquid gives the sharpest, darkest lines. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, so try them out before you go out, to see which style you like best. Line both eyes rather thickly, go Egyptian here, not raccoon.
Apply dark eyeshadow, any color as long as it is dark. NO BLUSH!!! Try for the dead, washed out look.
Lips are extreme, either black, black-red, or bright vamp red. A brand to try is Black Radiance, found in most locale drug stores in the makeup section for the darker skinned woman.
Advanced makeup : Anything goes. Pale. Draw designs on your face with the eyeliner, but try to avoid the Crow look unless you look extremely like Brandon Lee, it has been done to death (no pun intended). Glue on plastic rhinestones/jewels. Chose a look : vampire, zombie, etc and run with it. Be dramatic.
The Club Scene
Step 3 : How to act in a Club
Your first time at a Goth club can be a scary experience. Here are a few rules to help you survive the night.
#1. DON'T POINT AND STARE. Watch discreetly and never point.
#2. Never laugh at another Goth's dancing style. It's rude. Laugh at the frat boys.
#3. Never try to go up to a Goth girl and dance with them. We don't dance with people, much less with someone we don't know.
#4. If you do make it out to the dance floor, please watch where your cigarette is and don't burn others with it.
#5. BEER IS NOT A DANCING PARTNER. Don't bring your beer onto the dance floor. It is tacky.
#6. If you see a person getting hugs from everyone, that person must be a regular. Try to politely introduce yourself and explain it is your first time out. Regulars have see it all the time, and no they won't bite your head off. More than likely, they will be glad to see new faces.
#7. Don't point and stare.
#8. Plan to stay sober your first few times there. Trust me, people will thank you for it later.
#9. No the girls in the skimpy latex outfits are not interested in you. Get over it.
#10. Yes, that is a guy.
#11. Yes, that is a girl.
#12. Don't talk to the one in the leash till you talk to the one holding the handle.
#13. Don't dance with the guys. They don't dance with people either.
#14. Cloves are basically scented cigarette, not a form of weed.
#15. Don't try to converse about music unless you are current with the latest Goth bands. Hanson, 311, any rappers, any country singer and Hootie are words that should never pass your lips