Member Berry 1,217 February 7, 2016 Share February 7, 2016 (edited) I'm 24 and will be 25 in April. When I was a teenager I would dress "goth" and "emo" I kind of stopped dressing like it when I hit my 20's. A few weeks ago I was looking at old photos of myself, I think I looked a lot better then than now. I have gained some weight over the past couple of years (I'm trying to lose weight now) but I looked better dressed like that in my opinion. I still really like that look but I feel like I'm too old to dress like that now :/ Am I? Right now I'm wearing "gothic" clothes. I have a black lace dress, black leggings and black buckle boots on. I think I look good I just kind of feel like I'm getting too old for it all. Edited February 7, 2016 by Conspiracy. 1 - Kayleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest February 7, 2016 Share February 7, 2016 At 25? Nah. There does come a point though where certain clothing isn't flattering on your body, but 25 is no where near that age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Berry 1,217 February 7, 2016 Author Share February 7, 2016 I look like I'm about 18 too. I've just always looked younger than what I am. - Kayleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarfootWillie 383 February 7, 2016 Share February 7, 2016 As long as you are not in a professional setting there is no problem dressing like this. Clothing is one of the first things that people look at when making a first impression so make sure you are aware of what message your clothing sends. My clothing for example tailors to my occupation, and let's people know that I am professional, creative, and able to execute any given assignment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Berry 1,217 February 7, 2016 Author Share February 7, 2016 If I was going to a job interview or something then I wouldn't dress like this. I'm used to that as we had uniforms in my high school, we weren't allowed jewellery either. Depending on the job I would dress more "normal" - Kayleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concerned Bystander 2,902 February 7, 2016 Share February 7, 2016 You can still dress in the spirit of goth (or any other style) at any age, but not to the extremes when you get older. I don't think I've ever met an overt goth over thirty. Certain types of dress are strictly for the young, a look that might be completely unremarkable in university may look ridiculous in other environments. If you're thirty five years old and you turn up to work wearing massive steampunk boots covered in spikes, nobody is going to take you seriously. That doesn't mean that it's nothing but shirts and trousers as soon as you hit thirty, it's more about learning to moderate the look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BastementSparkle 20,326 February 7, 2016 Share February 7, 2016 If you want, sure. There's some places it won't be considered appropriate, and some people will judge you, but if you enjoy wearing that kind of style there's nothing really stopping you except yourself. You can't get too old for something like that, not really. Though if you want it to keep looking good you might have to change it up in some ways as you get older. People judge a strange amount of things based off clothes though, so yeah. Be wary of that. Twilight is best pony. Why hello MLPForums! What have ya been up to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Proxy 294 February 7, 2016 Share February 7, 2016 I'm 24 and will be 25 in April. When I was a teenager I would dress "goth" and "emo" I kind of stopped dressing like it when I hit my 20's. A few weeks ago I was looking at old photos of myself, I think I looked a lot better then than now. I have gained some weight over the past couple of years (I'm trying to lose weight now) but I looked better dressed like that in my opinion. I still really like that look but I feel like I'm too old to dress like that now :/ Am I? Right now I'm wearing "gothic" clothes. I have a black lace dress, black leggings and black buckle boots on. I think I look good I just kind of feel like I'm getting too old for it all. I'm 27 and still dress goth, I think I've matured the style somewhat from 'goth' to 'goth chic' which is a bit of a sleeker approach I think, along the lines of brands such as Heavy Red, the Rogue and the Wolf,Punk Rave and Crazyinlove. Wear what you want and as you long as you feel comfortable in it you will always look awesome. Your style example sounds awesome btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkieatHeart 208 February 8, 2016 Share February 8, 2016 I think you should be able to dress however you want. And really, you're not that old, so I don't think you have to worry. However, I think any style can be incorporated into the look of any age... you just have to be creative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlight 1,371 February 8, 2016 Share February 8, 2016 Wearing what you want to wear shouldn't be something you're not afraid of showing, as your clothes represent yourself. At any age, it's completely fine to wear "goth" clothes, as long as you feel like that's who you are and not worry what other people think or say 1 Credit for signature goes to Eazyfries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leave a Whisper 703 February 8, 2016 Share February 8, 2016 I guess when your old and wrinkly maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainDoubloon 856 February 8, 2016 Share February 8, 2016 Here's some helpful advice from someone that's part of the goth community that might help you out: http://gothic-charm-school.com/charm/?p=41 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comic Sans 401 February 8, 2016 Share February 8, 2016 * odd, you sound just like me. i grew out of my goth/emo phase at around the same age, yet i do still look back on the clothes sometimes and think they look lovely, but i know i'd never go back to wearing them. it's probably been a good 6 years now since i ever wore anything of that nature. * just wear whatever makes you feel comfortable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan. 1,825 February 8, 2016 Share February 8, 2016 Not at all. If it makes you happy then go for it. 1 Signature by Kiyoshi, Avatar by Ruhisu. We rise only to fall to rise again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,478 February 9, 2016 Share February 9, 2016 You can rock the goth look when you are in your 80's if you want to. That's how I see it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Berry 1,217 February 9, 2016 Author Share February 9, 2016 There's actually a man who lives in my village who's 55 (he was in school with my mother) and has a mohawk and dresses punk still. He's getting wrinkly now so I think that would be the time to stop :') - Kayleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilyGeny 369 February 10, 2016 Share February 10, 2016 To be quite honest I don't really think there's an age limit for clothing, as long as it fits your body type and you like it/enjoy wearing it, you're good to go to me! graphic design is meh pession Twilight Sparkle Pinkie Pie Applejack Rainbow Dash Rarity Fluttershy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicEnergy 23,218 June 6, 2020 Share June 6, 2020 I don't think so, you can dress goth no matter how old you are in my opinion. *totally not up to any shenanigans* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreambiscuit 9,691 June 8, 2020 Share June 8, 2020 It hardly matters as long as you’re comfortable with it and it makes you happy. Just be you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyNotNyx 15,566 June 8, 2020 Share June 8, 2020 No you can never bee too old to dress like you want to. I honestly go out looking like some tramp lol but I don;t care what people think of me lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggWheelsManning 10,297 May 12, 2023 Share May 12, 2023 Can't imagine an old man in goth gear Special thanks to Emerald Heart for the banner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest May 14, 2023 Share May 14, 2023 I would say it doesn't matter and that you should do you, however, the public may see it otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Pink One 13,506 May 15, 2023 Share May 15, 2023 Isnt it much more gothic when you get older though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Silvermoon 3,806 May 15, 2023 Share May 15, 2023 In my opinion, there is no age to be yourself. If you feel like a goth deep down, dress like one! Don't let the judgement of others stop you from being who you truly are because being different is what makes you special! If some God wanted everypony to be the same, would he have created an infinity of diversity among the living beings? I don't think so! Dress like a goth if it reflects who you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash In 22,313 May 18, 2023 Share May 18, 2023 Gothic or not, if that's what you want to wear, I always say go for it. You only live once after all! At first I rejected the zero, but that was because I simply didn't understand it. Now I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Join the herd!Sign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now