Gothic Dresses For Spring

We are almost out of winter and as the air starts to lose its chill now is the ideal time to begin removing some of those heavier layers and finding some new gothic dresses which are spring-appropriate. As gothic dresses rely heavily on black it can be a little difficult to find styles to reflect the warmer seasons, but below are some good tips for choosing gothic dresses that will see you through the spring and into summer.

1. Pick a pattern

Black is a good staple colour for Goth clothing, but when the sun is shining it’s nice to be able to brighten your outfits with an unusual print or pattern. Alternative steampunk brand Spin Doctor has a great range of patterned dresses, including the Pentagram dress. Featuring an all-over print of stars, moons and other occult symbols, the eye-catching design makes a great substitute to plain black whilst still retaining an authentic Gothic feel. Striped gothic dresses also work nicely for spring.

2. Check the hemline

Sunnier days mean hemlines can get a little shorter. The long layered skirts that have been worn all winter can start be to swapped shorter knee length dresses and mini dresses. Gothic dresses with full skirts are an easy way to update your wardrobe ready for spring. The Hell Bunny Adare Dress is actually part of the gothic brands Autumn/Winter collection, but the striking white feather and graveyard printing that decorates the dress and the flattering flared full skirt makes it more than suitable for the fresh spring weather, and it looks just as nice paired with black heels as it does with lace up boots.

3. Lose the sleeves

Winter was the time to wrap up in lots of layers; long lace tops under long-sleeved cardigans and flowing maxi skirts. But now is the time to start incorporating sheerer fabrics and shorter sleeves into your daily outfits. Sleeveless dresses instantly make your outfit less wintery, and if it is still a little chilly simply pop a cropped cardigan on over the top. The Flocked Dress from Banned is a nice item to update your winter wardrobe with. Made from a black satin material and covered with a velvet flocked pattern, the mix of textures adds interest despite being all black and the keyhole bust and pleated shoulder sections make the dress ideal for warmer weather. It would be perfect for spring when paired with a pair of dainty dolly pumps and a lightweight cardigan.

To see a wider range of Goth dresses suitable for all seasons visit alternative clothing store Soho’s. We have a great choice of dresses in Goth, punk and rockabilly styles from leading brands including Spin Doctor, Hell Bunny and Jawbreaker.