While black has been the main staple of Goth fashion for years, it takes much more than simply putting on a black outfit to achieve the Goth look. While the Goth subculture itself is not about fashion, the way you dress tells the world how you perceive yourself.

The purpose of Goth dress style is to express your own individuality. While black is always a good color to start with, many Goths feel free to enhance it with shades of grey and white.

More and more, you see rich colors such as hot pink, dark red, and royal blue as part of Goth outfits. Even so, it still usually comes down to black being the main color.

The right accessories are most important when you dress according to the Goth style. The style is characterized by lots of jewelry and often lots of piercings. Jewelry is usually dramatic or chunky, and in silver or pewter.

Another important part of someone's identity is religious symbols, which are often worn as pendants. You'll often see a lot of gloves and sleeves (arm warmers). Patterned tights are common. Tights that are striped or fishnet are another way to inject color into Goth fashion.

It's very easy to find clothes that will help you dress in a Goth style. The local thrift store is a great place to start. This way, you find lots of stuff for cheap, and you'll be able to alter it to your tastes. You can dye it or add studs.

But of course, since many people are keenly interested in the Goth look, a lot of companies have caught on and are supplying stores with lots of Goth-style clothing. You can make your outfit unique with your own jewelry and accessories.

You have thousands of choices when it comes to dressing in Goth fashion. You'd have a hard time finding two Goths dressed alike; it's all about individuality.