The Soft Goth Aesthetic Is Taking Over, Here's How To Get The Look

Chunky black work boots, particularly the style popularised by the likes of Dr. Martens, have been central to all manner of angsty teen subcultures for decades, from punk to grunge and eventually the emo aesthetic that emerged from both of them. As such, they never really go out of style, and while your soft goth phase might be short lived, a good pair of boots is almost guaranteed to remain relevant no matter what direction your wardrobe takes.

Gothic accessories have always been, well, rather gothic in the imagery they portray, and adding a chunky chain or a blinged-out skull here or there is a great way to add a little gothic twist to any style of outfit.

Another timeless essential, the goth revival means it's never been cooler to wear the musical allegiances you once so passionately swore on your sleeve. Either that or you could just rock a Metallica tee like everyone else.

Whether worn in jacket form or in the form-fitting ripped version we've all come to synonymise with the goth subculture, raggedy monochrome denim is a soft-gotch essential. Better yet, pair the two together for a Canadian tuxedo that would make Robert Smith himself proud.