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. Make-up, accessories, hair, and clothing are main aspects for defining this style.

Although black is the main color that nearly defines Goth fashion, black outfits are most often combined with heavy pewter jewelry and other distinct accessories, such as velvet tights or fishnet stockings. Now while black is still the ruling color of all colors when it comes to Goths, dark or even bright jewel tones are coming into the scene to add a feel of punk rock. That's the subculture the Goth style came from.

Hair is an important part of Goth style. 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 tend to dye their hair and/or wear 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. When it comes to Goth hair, "subtle" is a word that does not apply. What kind of hair styles will you see? You'll see Mohawks, bobs, blunt cuts, angled cuts, and shaved heads. You'll see everyone from girls, boys, women, and men wearing these hair styles.

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. Some Goths will inject color into their make-up with dark red lipstick or even colored fake eyelashes. Many use a white foundation or cheek color for the sake of contrast.