How do you define the Goth style? First and most importantly, it's about freely expressing your individuality. Not surprisingly, the Goth lifestyle is very popular with teens. However, you'll often find people in their twenties or older embracing it too. The biggest aspects of Goth dress are clothing, hair style, make-up, and accessories.

The most common aspect of clothing associated with Goth fashion is the use of all- or mostly-black outfits, usually combined with distinct accessories, such as fishnet or velvet tights and heavy pewter jewelry. Black remains the most commonly used color for Goth clothing, but other colors are used as well. Dark and bright jewel tones add a feel of punk rock, which is fitting since that is the culture that the Goth style originated from.

Another important part of the Goth style is hair. As the part of the body most easily adapted to style and expression, it has a lot of potential and can be worn in endless ways. Goths usually either dye their hair or sport wigs.

Colors range from black to pink and everything in between, but usually are limited to one flat color, or one color with highly contrasting, chunky highlights. "Subtle" is not a word that applies to Goth hairstyles. What kind of hair styles will you see? You'll see Mohawks, bobs, blunt cuts, angled cuts, and shaved heads. These hair styles are worn by everyone from men, women, boys, and girls.

Traditionally, Goth makeup has included a lot of black - black liquid eyeliner, dark mascara, and even black lipstick are often staples of the make-up kit for someone into Goth style. Both women and men wear make-up to enhance their unique style. You'll often see white foundation or cheek color used for creating contrast. Sometimes a Goth will add color in the form of colored false lashes or dark red lipstick.