Do you have any Pinterest boards, brands, or prompts you follow to find the good stuff? I’m trying to supplement my wardrobe and I love your taste. Figured an ask would work to let the people know too!
So I started this blog in the 2010's and a lot of the blogs and creators I found inspo from are now defunct. One that is still around is LookBook.nu, a site where people post their OOTDs and you can search by style or color.
Next, if anyone is trying to narrow down their style I would recommend going to Google images and looking up different styles of neckline, sleeves, skirts, pants, and shoes. That way you can learn the styles you are drawn to so when you are looking for clothing online you can type something like "bishop sleeve blouse" into google and find exactly what you're looking for.
These days I also get a lot of ideas from TikTok. Just search tags like "Alt fashion" "goth outfits" and whatnot. There are a lot of great creators that make content for how to develop your vibe. I can do a post on some of the ones I like at some point.
As far as brands that I think people who enjoy this blog might also like, I've broken it down into a few categories.
Playful Promises (lingerie)
Thistle and Spire (lingerie)
Sin In Linen (mostly bedding but they do have some cool pajamas)
Cambridge Satchel Company (dark academia style bags)
Flaunt cases (sleek phone cases and pop sockets)
In Her Bones (victorian inspired jewelry and belts)
Regal Rose (jewelry brand, they have a collection that mimics victorian mourning jewelry).
Bleak & Sleek (harnesses)
Zana Bayne (harnesses and bags)
Creepyyeha (harnesses and lingerie)
John Fluevog (pretty expensive but they do make some unique shoes. I bought their Cubist Cupcake boots a year ago and they're the witch boots of my dreams). They do a few sales a year. I would sign up for their newsletter if you want to hear about sales
Jeffrey Campbell (I really love his boots. I have a few pairs)
Koi footwear (if you're plus size and have been looking for cool platform thigh high boots but can't find any that actually fit your thighs, their Redemption stretch boots are for you! I own a pair and they fit great I was so impressed. They also come in a mid-calf version)
La Moda (if you love platforms you'll love these)
Nail polish: ILNP (my favorite), Fun Lacquer (second favorite for their magnetic polishes), Mooncat, Cirque Colors, Starrily
Fragrance: Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, Demeter (their fragrances aren't known for being really long lasting but they do have a lot of interesting scents), and Sixteen92
Makeup: Clionadh Cosmetics, Terra Moons Cosmetics
The truth is I shop a lot at pretty typical places you might find at the mall like Old Navy (they've actually been putting out some interesting stuff this year), Target, Fashion Nova, Forever 21, and online Shein (unfortunately). It's not about where you shop its about the items themselves and what you pair them with.
And like I mentioned already the best option for me lately has been Tik Tok because you can easily search tons of content for things like "ethereal aesthetic" and they break it down on how to achieve that look. I love perfume and there are a lot of creators that make videos on really specific vibes for "how to smell like a forest witch" and whatnot. It's really fun to go down those rabbit holes and you'll learn about different brands and aesthetics.
