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Goth Types The notion of "goth type" is more of an internal joke than a reality. It does reveal, however, the constellation of themes that collectively define the subculture. Very few goths are as polarlised as this listing implies - most are a combination of types. Moral: don't believe in generalizations about goths, not even the ones you read here.
Romantic Goth attitude: My capacity for love is certainly greater than this mortal coil can bear. clothes: Anything with lace and frills: Edwardian, Victorian, renaissance.
Mopey Goth attitude: Gentle people always perish in an unkind world. clothes: romantic, modern.
Fetish Goth attitude: Gentle people are excellent for spanking. clothes: leather, PVC, fishnet, chains.
Perky Goth attitude: Woohoo! clothes: modern, fetish, cyber
Raver Goth attitude: If it don't glow, it don't show. clothes: phat pants, t-shirts, tank tops, flourescent thingies
Goth Geek attitude: It's better than being a plain geek. clothes: modern
Vampire Goth attitude: Vampires are cool. clothes: formal, jetset, romantic.
Pagan Goth attitude: The occult and/or celtic religions are cool. clothes:
Ren Faire Goth attitude: The Renaissance Faire and role-playing games are cool. clothes: medieval, renaissance, Scottish.
Other dark people Deathrockers, rivetheads, metalheads, weekenders