Three dark feminine looks made for loud, late nights
By: The Lace Ledger Staff
The tickets are secured, and your fall/winter concert calendar is looking raaaaaather promising. Now, the million-dollar question: what are we wearing?
Dressing for a show in the colder months presents a particular challenge: you'll need to brave the elements before finding yourself in a venue that's approximately a thousand degrees.
We've assembled three dark feminine concert looks with enough punch to suit just about any band on your schedule. Whether you're headed for the mosh pit or the VIP balcony, consider your wardrobe officially on tour.
Pit Crew: Dressed to Thrash
Metal, Industrial, Punk
The bass rattles through your ribcage as the crowd surges toward the barricade. Between the flying elbows and the inevitable beer shower, this is no place for delicate fabrics or precious footwear. Dress accordingly, with hard-wearing layers that can survive the pit and still look respectable enough for a post-show drink.
Brands to shop: Goth Cloth Co., Forest Ink, KOI Footwear, Disturbia, Foxblood, Hell Flower, Zana Bayne, Blackcraft, The Pretty Cult, Mary Wyatt, Minga London, Billy Bones Club, Dr Martens.
Key Pieces
Oversized tees and cropped graphic tops;
Distressed black denim, wide-leg jeans or lace-up trousers;
Plaid miniskirts, shredded flares and asymmetrical skirts;
Fishnet tops, mesh sleeves and patterned tights;
Chunky combat boots with sturdy soles;
Studded belts, chain details and spiked chokers;
Compact crossbody bags with secure closures.
Colour Palette
Washed black
Charcoal
Oxide grey
Blood red
Gunmetal
Badlands & Bad Decisions: Saints After Sundown
Southern Gothic, Yalternative
There's a chill in the air, but the dance floor is warming up. Faded denim and intricate lace bring a little Southern charm to your local stage. A weathered leather jacket keeps the autumn cold at bay, and cowboy boots will carry you through the evening, although we can't promise they'll keep you out of trouble.
Brands to shop: Honey & Sulphur, Foxblood, Zana Bayne, Westside Accessories, Forest Ink, Jeffrey Campbell, Frye, Blackcraft, Rumored, Minga London, Wild Rose & Sparrow, Mary Wyatt, Mary & Shelley, Dr Martens, Selkie, NK Designs, Billy Bones Club, Lucchese, Christy Dawn, Bleak & Sleek.
Key Pieces
Romantic lace blouses, corset tops and fitted graphic tanks;
Ruffled midi dresses, prairie-inspired silhouettes and sheer lace maxis;
Embellished denim, lace-up flares and Western-inspired jeans;
Cropped lace jackets and boleros;
Embroidered cowboy boots, heeled Western booties and chunky leather boots;
Statement Western belts with engraved silver buckles;
Studded leather crossbody bags, fringed purses and slouchy suede totes.
Colour Palette
Midnight black
Espresso
Tobacco
Oxblood
Faded charcoal
Antique silver
Backstage Behaviour: Rock-Star Glamour
Rock, Alt
Rock's most glamorous decades still have a few tricks up their sleeves. The decadence of '70s glam meets the provocative spirit of '80s rock in a contemporary wardrobe of sculpted silhouettes and extravagant outerwear. Think sleek and slinky beneath plush faux fur, with metallic accents catching the stage lights. Let the coat make your entrance and the outfit underneath handle the encore.
Brands to shop: La Musa, Forest Ink, Burju (hero brand of the section—dance shoes made for standing room only), Mary Frances, Fleur Du Mal, Lulus, House of CB, Minga London, H&M, The Pretty Cult, Stone Siren, Babyboo, Bleak & Sleek, Babeyond, House of CB, Killstar, Foxblood, Milla.
Key Pieces
Sculpted corsets, lace-up bustiers and leather-look tops;
Satin slip dresses, metallic minis and embellished evening dresses;
Lace-up miniskirts, leather micro minis and statement flares;
Plush faux-fur coats, cropped jackets and dramatic leather outerwear;
Thigh-high boots, heeled platforms and sleek stiletto boots;
Cascading silver jewellery, chandelier earrings and layered chains;
Embellished evening bags, metallic clutches and novelty purses.
Colour Palette
Jet black
Burgundy
Oxblood
Platinum
Leopard print
There's nothing quite like hearing your favourite song performed live, surrounded by hundreds of strangers who somehow know every word. It's worth getting dressed up for… even if you're heading home with ringing ears and a suspicious new bruise.
Whatever's on your concert calendar, wear something that makes you feel like part of the experience.
Which look will you be taking on tour? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe below to receive our free monthly digital issue for more dark feminine style and culture.
