Wondering what to wear to a goth wedding? You’ve come to the right place!
First thing first, congrats on getting invited to the most exceptional wedding!
Whether that’s a fancy one held in a Victorian mansion or an intimate rooftop wedding party, there’s one thing for sure – It’s gonna be SO MUCH FUN.
Unlike all the traditional weddings that are full of loving pastel hues, a goth wedding highlights dark romance to the fullest. It’s mysterious, spooky yet irresistibly fascinating.
So this begs the question: What to wear to a goth wedding to blend in the crowd as a guest?
I GOT YOU.
Ahead, I’ve gathered 18 outfit ideas from modern to dressy depending on the formality and styles of the goth wedding.
I’m sure you will find your best pick, enjoy!
1. When in doubt, wear black to a goth wedding
Instead of getting overwhelmed and being triggered to buy a cliche Renaissance costume once you received the goth wedding invitation, STOP.
Take a deep breath and go back to basics first – the colors.
You can always wear your existing clothes with a dash of gothic flare if you pick the right hue.
Think of the classic dark shades and jewel tones like black, dark red, midnight blue, and majesty purple.
As a fail-proof, go all-black. A black wide-beam hat, black midi dress, and black boots are the new aesthetic.
For chilly days, you can always jazz up the look with a polka dot shirt underneath or layer yourself with patterned black tights! The combos are truly endless.
2. Wear a velvet dress to a winter goth wedding as a guest
If you are attending a fall or winter goth wedding, perfect as it’s the time for your velvet dress to SHINE.
Featuring the matt-gloss fabric, it just gives out a distinctive nostalgic charm to the look and brings out the mysterious gothic vibes.
The best part? The velvet dress is perfect for all kinds of winter parties like Christmas so you can actually make the most use of them!
Below are my two best Amazon picks ♡
Goth wedding Guest dress
Featuring the leg-elongating high-low hem design, this dress is petite-friendly. To make this dress look more gothic in a subtle way, pair it up with the sheer black tights will greatly help!
Or else, go classy with the quarter-sleeve velvet dress for a fancy goth wedding. Check out the Amazon review and you’ll be surprised by its quality!
3. Black lace top with a midi dress for a classy look
As a classic staple in our wardrobe, pulling off a gothic-inspired look just can’t be any easier. A black lace top never fails to add a dash of bad romance to our outfit.
Together with a burgundy midi dress and black point boots, this look is as elegant as it looks mysterious.
For the girls who want to dress witchy, put on a black fedora hat and you’ll be all set!
4. Get bold with a rose-embroidered corset belt
Feeling a bit adventurous? Well, what about getting creative with a rose-embroidered corset belt to jazz up your red satin off-shoulder dress?
Dangerous yet feminine.
5. Rose-embroidered dress for a subtle gothic look
If you want to add a subtle dash of gothic style here and there, dressing with spooky embroideries is always a perfect way.
As a perfect mix of rose embroidering and retro square neck, this elegant dress below is perfect for all occasions from wedding ceremonies to romantic date nights!
6. What shoes to wear to a goth wedding?
For footwear, you have a ton of choices from standard black heels to the fashionista spiked loafers.
As for me, I’ll always prefer wearing boots to finish off the gothic look. Whether that’s the velvet red boots for a dash of lush or classic black Dr. Martin, you just can’t go wrong.
7. Jewel up with gothic necklaces & earrings
Can you look gothic in the most modern LBD? HELL YES.
Don’t doubt, if you pick the right accessories, it’s powerful enough to change the style connotation.
Besides the black hat, a classic skull necklace or black choker will do the trick.
Or else, go for any accessories related to the gothic symbol like bats, black cats, roses, dragons…you get my point.
My favorite is the black lace choker. They are not too over the top so I can wear them on normal days. LOVE.
8. Make sure your make up in tune with your outfit
So you’ve pinned down your getup, and now it’s time to finish the look with the right makeup on.
Surprise surprise, a gothic look has the most straightforward formula to follow.
You know, the bold, dark smokey eye, thick black eyeliner, dark red lips, and of course, a pale face for the vampire-like look.
Of course, this look can be overwhelming for most of us so feel free to create your own version! I’ll probably focus only on the black matte eye shadow and wine-red lips.
In case there is some makeupholic reading now, don’t go too dramatic on the makeup. After all, as the wedding guest, you never want to outshine the bride.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
So ladies, there you go the 18 outfits if you wonder what to wear to a goth wedding.
What do you think about these looks?
It’s always fun to get out of our comfort zone and try something new. I hope that gets you inspired and comes up with your distinctive style!
Of course, gothic looks are way more than that. You definitely have to check out the rest of the looks in another popular article below.
See you there gorgeous!
Glad that you’ve mentioned about the corset. Where can I buy them?