Goth fashion history

[cupcake_goth]

In a previous post I mentioned that I won a very vintage frock coat made by Kambriel, back from her old business name days (Atrocities). Firstly, I don't think I mentioned that I won it with a RIDICULOUSLY low bid. My winning bid was only a fraction more than the shipping cost from Chicago.

Secondly, it's a men's coat. I knew that. I messaged the seller to ask about measurements, and he didn't know how to take them, but let me know he fits a men's large suit, with a chest of about 44". Okay, my bust is 43", and I figured if the shoulders were too big, I could take the coat to a tailor and talk about having them taken up. Or maybe it would fit the Stroppy One!

The coat arrived yesterday. I do not know how a dude who wears a men's large ever wore that, because it fits my freakishly tiny shoulders. It fits everywhere. Like it was made for me. I am beyond gleeful about this.

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[chelseagirl]

Yay!

[staxxy]

all things considered, maybe it *was* made for you...

[solstice_lilac]

Oh wow :D Is it a velvet coat? Please share a photo <3

I am proud to still own a few pieces bearing the Atrocities label, particularly a long lace vest and a velvet jacket with chiffon cuffs. It hasn't occurred to me to search eBay but I bet these are still pretty rare and hard to come across!!

[kambriel]

The black embossed velvet Opiate jacket, right?

I still have the original long lace vest from the 1994 catalogue shoot. Good ole "Nosferatu's Sanguinary Rosebud"... (Too dramatic for a vest? NEVER!)

[cupcake_goth]

The coat I won is black wool, with a pleated "skirt" in the back, mandarin collar, and a whole bunch of silver buttons down the front. I may end up putting darts under the bust for a smidge more fitting, but I'm waiting to see if I can sweet-talk the Infamous BlueJay to come over and help me place those.

Ohhhhh, the Opiate jacket. So pretty. SO PRETTY.

[cupcake_goth]

Ah-ha! It's the old priest's cassock you used to offer!

[kambriel]

I was going to say that's what it sounded like :) And yes, some of them were made with darts in the front to nip it in a bit for a more fitted look, so your instincts are perfect with that.

[solstice_lilac]

That is the one--the Opiate jacket, in an intricate embossed velvet! The jacket is one of my treasures, along with the vest, which counts as work clothes for me... too dramatic for the office? Nope! I love that you still have the originals, too. There's a special life in them I think.

I miss silly, romantic goth. I was so enthralled by it all! Getting older has made me a little lazy!

[cupcake_goth]

THE RETURN OF ROMANTIC GOTH! IT WILL HAPPEN!

Seriously, we can revive it. Velvet jackets, flowy skirts, and lace are *comfy*.

[kambriel]

You say all this like magic happening during its travels to you isn't somehow possible ;)

I'm so pleased it worked its way to you, and am pretty sure however many (emphasis on many!) years ago it was made, that it was somehow *indeed* always made for you <3

[cupcake_goth]

Oh, I'm pretty sure magic happened during its travels. :)

Aaaand I just won a black Gothic Nightdress from a different seller! I think these people are crazy for selling off your work, but I will gleefully snap it all up. :D

[sistawendy]

Congratulations! Your used-clothing mojo comes through again.