Plus Size Gothic Clothing

Both Basics

Fashion is a big part of gothic culture, but there's more to the fashion than wearing black. So while the term "goth" conjures a specific look in many a person's mind, that gothic lifestyle look is not always the same. Popular colors used to compliment the basic black in gothic clothing include:

• Dark reds
• Violet
• Blue
• Green
• White

Within gothic fashion, there are a variety of styles staying true to the unique spontaneity for which goths are known. This variety allows people to choose the style that suits them:

• Romantic – Period clothing. Tailored velvet jackets and lace.
• Classy – Wears any color of clothing but keeps colors dull and neutral.
• Punk – Spiked collars, latex, industrial boots.
• Goth Lolita – Trendy popular look in Japan and growing in popularity in the Western world. Makes the wearer look doll-like, sweet and/or elegant.
• 1980s goth – Grew out of the 1980s gothic rock scene.
• Cyber goth - Into the Industrial music scene. Usually wears flashy clothes and accessories displaying a mechanical/industrial theme.
• Corporate goth - A subgenre of gothic fashion adopted as a response to dress codes in corporate settings, and now often worn in non-working situations. Often includes a pant suit in black or dark grey, an ornate, silk, lacy, frilled or otherwise dressy blouse/shirt and simple gothic jewelry.

Goth Hair

Goth allows people to be individuals. While stereotypes may lead the general public to think otherwise, not everyone who dresses goth dyes their hair. However, it's not unusual for goths to dye their hair black, blue or even purple.

Plus Size Gothic Clothing Online

Whether you're looking for Victorian velvets, vintage reproductions or fetish styles, you can find plus size gothic selections to satisfy your tastes.

Persephone Plus

Persephone Plus offers an online catalog with plus size gothic clothing designed to flatter fuller figures. Selections are available in a number of colors and fabrics and can even be custom altered to fit your tastes at no extra charge for sizes under 32W.

Jeannie Nitro

Due to the number of requests Jeannie Nitro has received for gothic clothing in larger sizes they have recently added a few selections in plus sizes which can be found among their popular items. The new line is called Voluptuous Vamps. If customers prove the venture successful, they plan to add more styles to this new line.

Gothic Haven

Gothic Haven provides an inventory of gothic clothing as well as corsets in plus sizes and can also be custom made to measure. Along with their clothing line, they offer advice on designs for gothic weddings and bridal wear.

Good Goth

Good Goth has been in business since 1996 and offers gothic styles in plus sizes starting with XL.

Drac-in-a-Box

Drac-in-a-Box is a British Company servicing the United Kingdom, Europe, United States and Australia. For more than eight years they've supplied gothic clothing, footwear and jewelry to their plus size clients. They reward loyal customers with bat points which can be used for discounts on future orders.

Scarlet Moderne

Plus size gothic leather choices can be found at Scarlet Moderne's online catalog. They too offer custom designs. Other products they offer include plus size:

• Lingerie
• Bras
• Corsets

Complete the Look

Make up and accessories complete the goth look. Most often, goth makeup is applied heavily in dark shades including eyeliner and lipstick. Accessories can be as individualistic as the person wearing them. They can include thinks like a choker, lace gloves, ribbons and more. Goth can be a fun way to express yourself, but be sure to choose a style your comfortable with because its sure to draw attention.