Dead Serious Dress Code: The Gothic Activewear Directory
13 alternative fitness brands and collections for lifting, lunging, stretching and sweating
By: The Lace Ledger Staff
We go to the gym to feel our best, so, what we wear should help us feel like ourselves, too. From yoga and pilates to the weight rack, spin, barre and boxing, there's no reason to leave your personal style in the locker room.
We've rounded up our favourite gothic and alternative activewear brands and collections, featuring everything from romantic, lace-trimmed sets to death metal-inspired gym gear.
Designed with performance in mind and plenty of personality to match, these pieces are ready to work as hard as you do.
Goth Girl Summer Flats: Soft Shoes with Sharp Edge
Ballet flats, sandals and sneakers for people unwilling to let one heatwave ruin the entire outfit
By: The Lace Ledger Staff
Every summer, a very specific fashion crisis begins unfolding across the gothic community. The boots suddenly feel ambitious when facing oppressive humidity. Platforms become a logistical challenge. Heels pin you to grass. Eventually, we begin being a little more open to hearing … shudder… practical solutions.
We’ve curated a selection of positively ominous looking footwear that is comfortable to wear; from ballet flats to sandals and sneakers, every pair is capable of surviving both the farmer’s market and a cemetery wander, aesthetic intact.