
What I always loved, and still love, about the goth aesthetic was just how inclusive it can be. There are so many facets to being goth—from those who take the more traditional approach to those who subscribe to the romantic Victoriana vibe. And these offshoots only keep expanding.
For its annual Pinterest Predicts report, Pinterest revealed that all-things goth have been spiking over the last year. It read, “Welcome to the goth-aissance. Goth will make its way into the mainstream this year across all age groups—just not in the ways that you might expect. Goth business casual, goth baby clothes, and even goth kitchen décor are all rising trends.” I was particularly intrigued by the term “goth cowboy”, which is up 70% in searches on the platform.
Now, I know there’s a lot more to the goth aesthetic than just wearing black, but I wanted to see which gothic outfits I could assemble from my existing wardrobe to see if I could tap back into it. And you know what, it was pretty empowering. Scroll below to see my makeshift gothic outfits, then continue on to see how some of my favourite influencers are also channelling the goth aesthetic in 2022.

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