Ever since Goth emerged as a subculture in the 1980s United Kingdom, it has split into even more subcultures. This allows Goth people to have more self-expression in how they dress.

Here, I will give you a list of 5 goth fashion subcultures that I find fascinating.

Casual goth means what it says. This style of goth emphasizes the elements of simplicity.

It allows you to incorporate gothic elements into everyday wear. This could be just as simple as adding the color black to your wardrobe.

The best part of this fashion subculture is that you don’t have to go full-on dark mode all the time. The casual nature of this style allows for comfort.

This subculture is unique because it blends gothic and vampiric elements through its fashion. The fashion in this subculture often takes inspiration from the Victorian era or horror movies. This style emphasizes elegance and vampire mystique.

Accessories are also an important part of this subculture. Chokers and other jewelry accessories can be commonly seen in this style. The right accessories will truly accent your vampiric essence.

This subculture mixes elements from goth, raver, and cyberpunk fashion. It originated in the early 2000s. The fashion and accessories in this subculture emphasize a bold yet futuristic look.

They often pair neon colors with black outfits. One iconic part of this subculture is the use of extravagant hair pieces in their style such as synthetic locks and extensions. A common theme in this subculture is androgyny.

Gothic Lolita is a style of Lolita fashion heavily influenced by Victorian Gothic elements. The style emerged in Japan in the 1990s. This style is particularly iconic because it was popularized by a Japanese musician named Mana.

Motifs and visuals found in this subculture contain stereotypically gothic imagery, but it still conforms to the iconic silhouette of Lolita fashion. The same can be said with the hairstyles, accessories, and make-up included in this style.

This goth subculture incorporates pastel colors into gothic styles. The style emerged in the late 2000s on social media such as Tumblr and Instagram.

This genre fascinates me because it allows more self-expression through a unique style. It shows that you don’t have to strictly wear all black at all times if you are a goth.