The Goth style is all about freely expressing yourself and portraying your individuality. The Goth lifestyle is very popular. Teens are into it, but you may be surprised to learn that people in their twenties and older are adopting it too. Make-up, accessories, hair, and clothing are main aspects for defining this style.

The most common aspect of clothing associated with Goth fashion is the use of all- or mostly-black outfits, usually combined with distinct accessories, such as fishnet or velvet tights and heavy pewter jewelry. Black remains the most commonly used color for Goth clothing, but other colors are used as well. Dark and bright jewel tones add a feel of punk rock, which is fitting since that is the culture that the Goth style originated from.

Hair is an important part of Goth style. As the part of the body most easily adapted to style and expression, it has a lot of potential and can be worn in endless ways. Goths tend to dye their hair and/or wear wigs.

Colors vary widely, ranging anywhere from black to pink, but typically the hair is limited to a single flat color... or else a color that contrasts sharply with big highlights. "Subtle" is not a word that applies to Goth hairstyles. Anything from shaved heads, blunt cuts, bobs, angled cuts, and Mohawks are acceptable in Goth fashion. You'll see everyone from girls, boys, women, and men wearing these hair styles.

Goth style make-up also includes a lot of black. Look into a Goth make up kit and you will probably find dark mascara, black liquid eye liner, and even black lipstick in there. Both women and men wear make-up to enhance their unique style. Some Goths will inject color into their make-up with dark red lipstick or even colored fake eyelashes. Many use a white foundation or cheek color for the sake of contrast.