Welcoming Autumn Into Your Goth Wardrobe

Is it too early to talk about autumn yet? I hope not, because I've been pining for my beloved apple cider, crunchy leaves, and pumpkin spice scents since December! Today I'm on the eight hour journey North to my college in Massachusetts where the autumn leaves are out-of-this-world beautiful, which has gotten me thinking about how I'd like to incorporate the autumn season into my wardrobe.

Autumnal Color

Add some autumn colors to your wardrobe with muted, dusty versions of old favorites. Yes, red is a very autumn color, but bright crayola red can't even compare to its darker cousins like ox blood, maroon, and crimson. If you want to wear orange but don't want to look like a Halloween decoration, look for muted, dusty tones like pumpkin and cinnamon rather than neon orange. (I don't know a single Goth who wears yellow, but presumably there's a way to work it into your wardrobe with marigold and mustard shades.) 

Boots 

Over the summer (p)leather boots can seem especially uncomfortable, but when the temperature starts to drop and the crunchy leaves become ever more enticing, it's time to slap them back on! There are boots for every style, from Trad Goth to Gothic Lolita, and they make for a great addition to your outfits. If you're looking to Goth them up a bit more, treat them like an extension of your favorite leather DIY jacket and paint, pin, or otherwise decorate them to suit your needs.

Jackets

Speaking of jackets, why not go out and find one that you adore? It doesn't have to be leather, it can be any style. Of course, they do tend to be a bit expensive around this time of the year, but checking thrift stores and sales racks will generally give you a ton of options. I haven't been paying attention to this years trends but I think military was on the list 1-3 years ago so you'll be able to find that for discounted prices, probably.

Bookish

Maybe it's just the fact that I'm going back to school but I warm up to accessories that include books and other reading materials. So, when looking for accessories, try checking out necklaces that look like books, bubble jewelry that includes novel pages, a clutch or purse made out of an old hard-back book, or maybe hair accessories (like roses made out of book pages.) 

Are you guys excited for autumn? How will you be adjusting your closets for the season, if at all?