Outfit #31

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We're using some more men's items today. The T-shirt is from Y-3, the collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas. It's simply designed, but I liked the classic Yamamoto image on the front.

I used a looser style of jeans today because they're slightly more comfortable than the ever-present skinny jeans.
The Call It Spring boots are loose at the top to accommodate the legs of the jeans, and I like the multi-strap design.

I added a Rick Owens jacket and an All Saints scarf for extra layering, and finished off the outfit with some interesting rings (I especially like the black tungsten one), a belt, and a studded backpack.
I'm glad backpacks are back in fashion - I was around for the switch from backpacks to messenger bags at school, and we were constantly getting lectures about not overloading the bags if we were carrying them over one shoulder (same for backpacks when one-strapping it was the only way), and crossing the strap over your chest to spread the load. I carry a huge one-shoulder handbag now and I do have a tendency to overload it, so maybe a backpack is a better option.

Outfit #14

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I built this outfit around the leather jacket - it's slightly oversized, so I kept the jeans close-fitting to stay in line with the tight/loose theory we looked at here. 
I used a white sweater to keep the outfit from being too monochrome, and to make the detail of the jacket stand out more. 

The belt is the same one I used here, as well as a similar sweater in black. 
The boots are from Frye, and are about halfway between a cowboy boot and a biker boot, which is interesting.
I love boots and shoes with lots of detail and a quite "hard" look - my favourite brand is New Rock, which have become a staple of the goth scene. New Rock for looks, and Demonia for comfort.

Outfit #6

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Boda Skins jacket, once again. It really does go with everything.

Cowboy boots also work in a lot of outfits, and I think they go really well with straight or skinny jeans. These jeans are black, because most of my wardrobe is, but a dark or indigo wash would also look good.

This belt is from Asos, but it's really similar to one I got when I lived in Frankfurt. Downstairs in one of the train stations was a shop that sold belts and other leather goods, and if you didn't like any of the belts on display, you could pick out a strap and buckle that you did like and the owner would put them together for you. I have 3 belts from there and they still look as good as new.

A basic black sweater is a must-have for everyday goth wear. This one is Rag and Bone, but mine is one that I made a few years ago. I haven't made a sweater since, because I have a bad habit of losing interest halfway through (and I hate sewing seams on knitting). Also, ribbed sweaters will keep you really warm, but changing from knit to purl every few stitches makes the whole thing take longer (see above about getting bored before finishing), and if you aren't paying attention, you end up with wonky ribs and you have to unravel a few rows, which is just plain annoying.