Be A Glossy Goth
Forget mountains of lace and crucifixes hanging off your neck, the newest adaptation of this season's hottest trend has just gone glam.
That's right, prepare yourself for Glossy Goth making its way into our fashion hot list.
This look is all about leather leggings teamed with cutaway shoes and boots, then thrown together with pussy bow blouses and cropped jackets.
Lashings of over the top leather is officially out, which will be a relief to those bikers who have had their fashion stolen in recent months!
Lace is allowed but only as an added accessory, so invest in some lace coated boots, leggings or even gloves ala Madonna in her 'Like A Virgin' days.
Looking polished is key to achieving this style, as worked by Charlize Theron at a recent event and on the Givenchy catwalk for AW08 too, so where cobwebs knits were once acceptable, for this look it's too messy.
Team luxe silvers with wet look leggings and black nails for a edgy style, while working plum lipstick and dramatic eyes into your make-up looks for this season will make you one step ahead of the fashion pack.
Never forget the impact that a simple black and white combination can create too, teaming a frilly white shirt with leather leggings and high heels and a chunky necklace will look smart, yet stylish.
Here's our pick of the glossy Goth pieces out there...
Work The Glossy Goth Look
Bow Top, £26.41, River Island; Flower Headband, £8, Miss Selfridge; Boots, £95, Topshop; Necklace, £7.83, ASOS; Sequined Leggings, £29.35, River Island; Quilted Bag, £17.62, ASOS; Leather Jacket, £120, Topshop