Good Looking "goth Guy" Clothing?

[Joey Deadcat]

Black jeans, I guess, any kind of tee with maybe a button-up shirt over it, black shoes or boots...no need for excesses really.

[FarrIL]

About the height/boots thing, I've got a ton of boots, regardless of what they do to my height. My most recent purchase makes me a few inches taller than my mother and as much as she hates them, these boots are freaking comfortable. Sure it's weird being taller but it takes some work getting used to.

As long as your boots arent causing you to slip constantly and dont chew at your feet, you should be good.

As for what looks good on a guy:

Black pants

Belt

Boots

Button-up shirt (( partially unbuttoned ))

Add those together and we're dealing with a hot monster.

[Guest SethEden]

Hello everyone,

First.. thanks for having me on detroitgothic.

Second, I myself am a "pixie" type guy and I do spend considerable time getting ready for the club (or work for that matter). I guess you could say I am one of those metrosexuals you may have heard so much about (although I dont see that it is "metro" or "sexual" to want to look half decent). I have worked on helping those on the not-so-pixieish side choose things that seem to appeal to them. If I may, I will give you my opinion:

1- I personally like the "dressy/vaguely corporate goth" look. Dressy styles are striking and have a way of being tricked out but look elegant and sophistocated at the same time.

2- Dressy genres include items like dress shirts, vests, a tie, slacks and footwear and a jacket. These are the basics of the attire.

3- Shirt: Most of my dress shirts are made by Van Heusen (there are several other brands such as J. Ferrar that are also exquisite. A trip to your local department store will yield some discriminating results). They have sharp pointed collars and the sleeves of this brand of shirt are just the right length. There are two ways to wear the collar, buttoned or not. If buttoned you do not necessarily need to wear a tie. The Van Heusen shirts especially have buttons that accent the shirt and look rather sinister when a tie is not worn. The sleeves can also be left unbuttoned and this especially looks good when the sleeves are long enough to hang out of the jacket sleeve. Also remember, dress shirts are best dry cleaned (if the care tag says so) and if you do dry clean, a little starch will give that sharp appeal to your shirt.

4- Vest: A vest isnt always a must but it looks damn good and depending on the style of the vest, it can give that authoritative appeal. Depending on the style of the vest, some vests button higher and some lower. Also there are vests with lapels and some without. I have a vest from both categories. I personally like those that button higher on me than the low ones. This is a matter of taste. I recently found a good looking vest for $20 at the After Hours formal wear store. Shop around for a good vest or two or three. An arsenal of vests can make a different outfit every time.

5- Tie: A rack of ties is a must. Ties are all different ranges in width, length, color, design and the like. Experiment with tie/vest combos to find what you like. I personally like the flat color cloth ties but I do own several silk ones as well. Most of my ties are cut from reds, blacks and purples.

6- Slacks/pants: A wide category and many combinations. Depending on the width of your legs you may try getting the "baggier" slacks or pants. I dont really think jeans go good with a dressy outfit. I personally wear skinnier pants and often I wear female pants since that is what fits me properly. Experiment with different pants to find what looks good with your upper ensemble. You can always find some very nice pants for very cheap at Salvation Army. Also, no pleats and if you are going to wear boots, remember to get "bootcut" style pants or at least pants that are wider at the hem. If you wish to wear tighter pants, where the boots on the outside.

7- Footwear: Boots are a definate and you can find a good pair at places like rivethead.com. (I got my Demonia Trashvilles there). Platform style boots, even on a tall guy, are excellent especially with a dressy outfit because it adds to the aura of authority. Should you wish to wear shoes, I suggest finding a good pair at an "urban" store. I am wearing a $50 pair of Dockers, square toe style. Good thing about them is that I can wear them with most anything, club or not. I believe I got them at Station. Check around. You also can always add to your boots to embellish them. Metal garnishes and the like help the look but in moderation.

8- Jacket: Finally, the jacket. Your piece-de-resistance. There are several ways to go with a jacket. I currently wear a female lambskin leather coat which has lapels and looks decidedly like a blazer. It works with anything from a T shirt to my dress outfits. I paid roughly $150 for it at a leather store (good deal considering it was a $300 coat!) and it is made by Robert Phillipe of New York. Another good thing about a jacket of this type is that it gives an "urban" appeal to a rather dressy style. Your choice of jacket should stand out and be interesting and appealing. Best way to find a good one is to shop and try jackets with different outfits.

Thats about it for my pretentious ranting for now! I hope this info helps for those of us guys who want to give a little more toward how we display ourselves.

[Reaper]

Thats some sharp dressing Seth. I myself used to always dress all in black in a black leather duster and long brimmed hat. It was rather easy to blend into the shadows that way hehe.

[DJDeadbeat]

Black jeans, band shirt/button down, blazer over it (with pins/patches on it), creepers or combat boots.

I don't do the frilly, fell into a box of fishnets, or Matrix-y leather look. Not my forte.