Gothic Thrift Shop and DIY like it's 1996

[@NeverGiveUpExisting]

"Good girls wear black"...moral to the story is...this is the truth. Elitism or not, alternative people are mostly the kindest people you will ever meet, despite what society might think as a whole. Back to the point...I always looved using safety pins for fashion growing up and my god I love what you did with the blazer!! Perfect!

[@angelabenedict]

Thanks so much! I think I added about 9lbs to it :P I definitely agree, were definitely the kindest and most open minded.

[@mikewheeler9798]

she's gorgeous, a modern morticia addams.

[@strfal19]

Safety-pins on a blazer? Groundbreaking. lol! This DIY is awesome, I'd never even think to do something like that... I'm feeling thrifty and inspired!

[@1015SaturdayNight]

Angela! I found my perfect blazer at Goodwill today for $4 and modded it when I got home with your video. It looks amazing! Total cost less than $10. It looks amazing. Thank you!!

[@angelabenedict]

That's awesome! Thrift score for the win!

[@oblivious_prime]

Lucky, I just went to my local Goodwill this afternoon and the prices are ridiculous now. I saw a fur coat there for $200, and a bunch of woll coats for $50...

[@jessieo3351]

fyi, you can replace missing boning with a heavy duty zip tie. Also, plastic boning is available by the roll at craft stores.

[@daisybryar2737]

wow that thrift store is huge!! The closest thing we have in the UK are charity shops but they're usually pretty small and don't have much decent stock.

[@Avellania]

DaisyBryar Where I live there are no thrift shops at all and the charity shops are only for poor people. You actually need proof that you are on some kind of assistance to shop there.

[@daisybryar2737]

Whoa really?? Where's that?

[@Avellania]

DaisyBryar I live in Germany. There are some second hand shops in my area, but they are only for children's clothing.

[@lamiamakeupandcosplay8135]

I just discovered your channel last night OMG Goth/alt that does nothing but thrift shops and DIY outfits...being a broke ass myself I love this so much

[@angelabenedict]

I'm so happy you've found my channel useful! Thrift stores are a treasure trove of goodies.

[@mydnyghtamethyst]

This reminds me of my former fiance who passed away. He and I used to always go thrifting together and he was always making his own clothes. He was 15 years older than me, so he was quite literally my elder goth. This makes me smile. Thanks. And awesome jacket.

[@angelabenedict]

I'm so sorry for your loss :( I'm glad that I've been able to make you smile.

[@jamesbjork551]

Hey Angela! I wanted to mention that I made a jacket inspired by this video for an event in Minneapolis a couple of weeks ago. My friend wore it, and got lots of compliments. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@angelabenedict]

No way! That's epic, I'm so happy you found this useful!!

[@anelessel]

I have a black blazer just like the one in this video that's just been sitting in my closet for years ... gonna give this diy a go! Btw you should totally do more of this no sew goth upcycle tutorials!

[@angelabenedict]

Oooh! I'd love to see how it turns out! I've been thinking of some more no sew projects to post.

[@misfitlove9801]

I was born in 1996 :) When I go thrifting I just find used holister >_< but the cool stuff is XXXXXXXL. Once in a while I find something awesome. P.S I love your style ♡

[@angelabenedict]

Learn to sew and grab that XXXXXXXXXXL stuff. If you have a sewing machine even better. Too small is impossible to work with, too big on the other hand is doable.

[@izzehernandez1321]

I have the opposite problem being a bigger girl, all of the cool stuff is way too small! Trade me thrift stores!

[@angelabenedict]

Izze Lenore Vintage 60's clothing for some reason is always L and up when I find it and it's some seriously cute, spooky stuff.

[@misfitlove9801]

+Izze Lenore We must kneel to the thrift lord for luck in finding sizes (;-;)

[@misfitlove9801]

+Angela Benedict One of my tricks to fit in a large is to grab the sides of the item and bring them together on the back with a stud or make holes and put a ribbon.

[@filipematias5127]

Thanks for posting this video Milady Angela! I appreciate you teaching this younger generation of GOTHS cos' they seem to have forgotten that the original post-punk GOTH subculture in the 80's and early 90's was mainly characterized by a DIY kind of attitude directly related and in many ways similar to PUNK!

[@GothicElf68]

Honestly, I never would have even thought about doing something with a cheap thrift store blazer, so thank you for this! I'm personally not crazy about the safety pins. At least not for myself anyway. Not that they do not look cool, just not my personal thing. However, I might see if I can find a cheap old black blazer at one of the thrift stores in my area and do something similar, but with studs instead.

[@Kidrockins]

Very kewl

[@jackilinewright5436]

Your so beautiful so happy to have a 90s goth on you tube! Love to know about your wedding must have been very unique!

[@angelabenedict]

Hello! Thank you so much for the kind words

[@bruixeria]

I know this video is pretty old and I'm late to the party but I thought I'd throw in my little safety pin on clothing tip anyway. I also have always been a fan of the safety pin look. In fact I had articles of clothing that were literally held together by safety pins and a trick I used to help keep them from popping open and stabbing me was to take a pair of needle nose pliers and squish the safety pins closed on the top. That little slit where the needle part slides through so you can open and close the safety pin, just squish it closed real good after you have it where you want it and close it. Every now and then if you are real rough with it or really force it they might still pop open but mostly it works and saves you from pin pricks or worse your clothes falling apart. Hope this helps somebody out there.

[@ThelmaThrift]

your eyes, and make-up are legend- love it.

[@rosesalvatori6217]

You are my hero when it comes to DIY thrifting. I am a big DIY 90's kid (1992), and I love thrift shopping. Your jacket looks amazing and I can't wait to do the same to the jacket I have.

[@angelabenedict]

That's awesome! If you IG it, tag me. I'd love to see it!

[@NeverGiveUpExisting]

Okay so wanted to add another comment on this video.XD I love pins and being a 90s kid, I have nostalgia for 90s looks. So I did a blazer like that for not only epic fashion purposes, but also for nostalgia. And I loove it! I never stop wearing it.XD Thanks for the epic DIY!!

[@cottagelass]

I love your videos. This helps me so much finding cute clothes for my elegant gothic look for so much cheaper. Thank you so much!

[@taintedscar3869]

Holy shit. The jacket and this thing you did with the hair..... Im in love

[@JariDawnchild]

I got myself a blazer from the thrift store the other day and did this. I love it!. I also did up the butt pocket on a thigh-bag I made myself a year ago out of an old pair of jeans in a similar manner because I like the look. I may have come into the subculture after having reached adulthood, but I grew up in the 90s, had Goth friends I hung with, and I'm still a 90s girl at heart, which I think is why I adore your channels (and you) so much. A little tug of nostalgia while still being rooted in the present. Just out of curiosity: when you pinned the lapels, did you go through both layers of fabric or just the outermost one? Going through both layers, I find makes the pins stand up more, but I guess it depends on what look you might be going for with it.

[@smb879]

I just stumbled upon your channel, and have been enjoying the tutorials. Your make up is to die for 🖤 I would not officially consider myself goth ( I didn't have the fortune to explore the scene to learn the ways first hand) However, I always leaned towards dark/spooky interests (Horror fiend since childhood), and wore my weirdness on my sleeve in my younger years (I'm 40 now 😎) . Aside from my tattoos, I just realized it's inside me. It's always part of who I am, even if I wear mostly stained/worn out mom garb today. Anyway....I use to pin the back of my jackets, or shirts together in order to make them more form fitting. I also used them to secure zippers on my handbags while out, and about. I actually began to accessorise with thicker/larger pins as a form of self defense when I went out for the night. Walking out of a late class to my car, I pulled one out to keep handy.

[@cloudcity9672]

thrifting is like finding hidden gems and you know someone else won't have the same gem as you, which makes it unique.

[@angelabenedict]

Yup! It's the best!!

[@VictoriaFashen]

I love your videos you give me a sense of nostalgia, my aunt would go the clubs back in the 90s and introduced me to the subculture and she would take to thrift stores vack when i was a kid

[@angelabenedict]

I'm so happy you like them! Your aunt sounds pretty awesome

[@KuroiHato69]

The way we used to do it! Love this vid! We could always make the most awesome stuff with thrift store trips. It turned out nice...

[@angelabenedict]

My favorite way! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Being on a budget often worked to our advantage!

[@truly4738]

love your videos so much PLEASE keep up what you doing

[@angelabenedict]

Thanks so much

[@livingdeaddollsjunky9543]

+Angela Benedict hello big fan I was wondering if you could do a video on male goth fashion fishnets and makeup I like a lot of that stuff I just don't know wear to buy fishnets and makeup as a teen male goth I'd be really thankful for the help not sure if it just me but wear are all the goth guys why are we so much harder to find then female goths

[@angelabenedict]

Eric Garza I'm glad you like! This jacket is for males as well. What's your personal style at the moment? If you could choose a style icon?

[@livingdeaddollsjunky9543]

+Angela Benedict my 2 biggest icon look wise are John kodiak ( your 1th goth crush ) and Robert smith

[@livingdeaddollsjunky9543]

+Angela Benedict response below

[@ghostgirl2487]

i love your style here we have goth stores!!!!

[@MsDoomKittie]

Oh I love how it turned out! It gives such a great flair :) Blazers are the best. I love the fun of going to a thrift store and coming away with new treasure! You never know what you'll find, it's great. I hope you make more DIY videos :) I really enjoyed this video plus all the others on your channel!

[@angelabenedict]

I have a few more DIY videos in mind! I think an excursion back into the thrift store for more materials are in order :) Thank you so much for the kind words

[@Blacktrain22]

I gotta say, i'm really enjoying this channel, i get this cool older sister vibe from you, i'm sure i'm not the only one

[@angelabenedict]

That's sweet of you to say 💗 I'm happy you like it!

[@raziel5865]

Love your style, Angela! Keep making DIY videos like this one😍

[@Midnightpigeon666]

I'm a huge fan of safety pin fashion 😍 your jacket turned out great. xxx

[@angelabenedict]

Thanks so much!

[@KieraBey]

Ooooo, niiiiice! Reminds me, I had a ball and chain necklace that I stuck safety pins on in high school, and I kinda miss wearing it... Now, to get over to JoAnn with Mom!

[@kaomidiaz2461]

you always have the best videos!! theyre always super helpful, i look forward to seeing more diy videos! :^)

[@emerituse3390]

Soooooo cool!! :) I had a black military style jacket that I did something similar to with safety pins. I had kind of an obsession with those tiny metal ball chains too. You know, like those things you find on lights. Those pull chains with the tiny metal balls. Everywhere I could get them,and take them, I would n' find a way to incorporate them. DIY was so much fun!! You could do anything really and the only limit was your own imagination. The jacket you had must have been AWESOME!!

[@angelabenedict]

I was just talking about those metal ball chains! I was telling my sister how everyone had a ball chain necklace in the 90s XD Thanks so much!

[@emerituse3390]

Oh yeah! Those things were really cool. For necklaces and all kinds of things. I used to take the tiny ones and solder two of the balls together and then put pieces of silver jewelry wire between them and wear them as rings on my pinkies n' thumbs. They kind of ending up looking like, strung together, little metal bones. :)

[@yarybaez6081]

Awesome I Loved the way that Jacket came out Goth thrifts store wish we had one near Bridgeport ct... PS I Love you're lip

[@precious072177]

Tack the opening of the safety pin with either super glue or clear nail polish to keep it from popping open.

[@scythescythe884]

you can clamp them shut too! just get a pair of pliers!

[@mori2mori2]

I am gothic. I live in Morocco. I love gothic. Thank you. I like it. I love you

[@Treenymphh]

I've been binge watching your videos 🖤 I'm so ecstatic I found your channel angela!!!

[@amdintelxsniperx]

such a beauty :) and i looove thrift store finds

[@eternalypissed]

I recently went thrifting for the first time and on my first trip I found an awesome black trench coat that fit me perfectly, a sheer black button up shirt with velvet swirly patterns on it (yes, swirly is the only description i have LOL) and a Scary Stories to tell in the Dark book that was a collection of all three books. Needless to say I an excited to go back and look for more awesome stuff.

[@angelabenedict]

That's a great haul! It really becomes an addiction doesn't it?

[@TinyBreakfastTable]

One of the best things I've found with using safety pins on everything is how often they are useful or needed for some random thing. Plus they are perfect for keeping the arms of old torn hoodies on.

[@desilambert1137]

Rad video!! You totally inspired me to give this a try. That jacket is wicked! 😊❤️

[@angelabenedict]

Oh wow, I'd love to hear how it comes out

[@Bella-st1td]

Thank you! This was very helpful!

[@angelabartolone9150]

Ohhhh the saftey pins! I remember taking this shiny red satin cami I found and sliced the back open all the way from top to bottom, and then used saftey pins to create corset style lacing, just with saftey pins linked together instead of cord. Be wary of sitting with your back against anything if you're gonna do something like that 😂😂😂

[@MaliciousChickenAgenda]

I go and hunt around charity shops. I've found some lovely black flowery shirts and other cool stuff. The ones in Glasgow's Westend (I live in Scotland) are sometimes cool. We had a wee shop called Mr Benn, I bought both of my velvet jackets, my bikers jacket, leather trousers...lots of other awesome items of clothing for guys like me! You can really improvise if you are patient when out hunting for stuff to wear. I like punkrave etc but can't always afford that kinda stuff. Great video Angela! You have a new subscriber 😊

[@seraphina2376]

I loved this video! Your channel is definitely one of my favorites :)

[@GhostKnightNo1]

OMG that SO WORKS!!😳👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🖤

[@zwitchy-5939]

Love your videos and that jacket looks great!

[@angelabenedict]

Thanks so much!!

[@divamissz]

My problem is I never find things in plus sizes I can do something with

[@moistsalt]

I feel your pain as a fellow plus size girl.

[@wolfenblut1891]

I know what im doing to my black blazer now! It will give me reason to wear it more!

[@angelabenedict]

That makes me happy to hear! I'd love to hear about the results!

[@nicodemusblackowl]

When I get my blazer, I'm going to add black pyramid studs and black eyelet straps for a cool effect. :)

[@umbraunicorn8107]

So happy this was recommended to me.

[@angelabenedict]

I'm glad you like it!

[@brutalbob842]

Wow I never knew how much you could save by going to a thrift store, I mean I knew you always save a bunch when going to one but to find something for so cheap that is in that condition is amazing! Im gonna be dragging my friend over to one nearby this week so we can do some DIY.

[@LadyLecter]

I have a diy jacket like this but I put patches on it too and it pin stripe not plain. one 90s goth to another loving you big xxx

[@ShawnSJames]

That jacket looks cool! Love your videos!

[@angelabenedict]

I'm so happy you like it, thank you!!

[@oddsockzx7124]

your thrift shops are huge!!

[@FoxOnTheRun92]

Thank you for this amazing video! i would love to see more DIY videos from you :)

[@angelabenedict]

Thank you so much, I'm so happy you like them!

[@AngelCorpse0]

Excellent! I'm going to go ham on a jacket now ! P.S: You are a sight for sore eyes!

[@klairmaxwell4983]

That jacket looks so cool!!

[@angelabenedict]

Thanks! Only $10 to make :)

[@blackdove4254]

I'm totally doing it! Thanks!

[@angelabenedict]

Awesome! I'd love to hear how it turns out

[@jibber2000]

You should do more diy-90s-goth videos! Need inspiration for when school starts haha (you are favorite KZbinr btw:)

[@angelabenedict]

More to come

[@Spicedbites]

I love your DIY videos, when I was younger and getting into the goth scene, I had no idea how to DIY my clothes (still kind of don't). But finding ways to customize my clothes when I was younger was hard, I had no idea how to be creative without messing up.xD

[@NaanaToffee]

hallo!! i also was born in 97, and get cool stuff like that is almost imposible here where i live, there's not trifted stores with potential material!!!! but i keep looking for discounts to remake some clothes with this kinda of punk/goth results.. I really want to keep seeing those DIY or ideas or hacks or idk maybe pictures of your awesome outfitss in the 90's or even now♡ love your videos!!♥

[@angelabenedict]

Thank you so much!! Hmm, eBay can be a great resource. You can snag a blazer or really anything black for diy for cheap :)

[@NaanaToffee]

+Angela Benedict thank you for answer me ♡♡ well, I'll try, but the shipping make everything more expensive because i live in Colombia :( But i do it, maybe not so often but i do it. ♥♥

[@kalinkorpse7992]

what we're the reactions for the safety pin jacket? I made one recently and got mixed reactions. just wanted to know.

[@angelabenedict]

No one has actually commented on it. Yet...We'll see if that changes.

[@christoffersnothingmaybeac4967]

Any advice on doing some Carl McCoy style black jeans where they are all blown out on the back end looking like saddle sore or an unfortunate incident? Do I need a rough file and sandpaper?

[@VDJVivacity]

I've seen a pair of Demonia shoes at my local thrift store once and I seriously would have bought them if they weren't a women's size 4 and I have giant man feet lol.

[@BlackJar72]

This got thinking what might could be done with wire and paper clips -- great thing about diy, how you can make up something you've not seen before, or change someone else's idea to make it your own -- no need to settle for exactly whats anyone else has.

[@angelabenedict]

Yup! It's all about what's in your brain

[@unprodigal87]

please show us the dress diy-ed!!! I am dying to see what you do with it and how you style it!!! I found your channel recently and subscribed!!!! you are amazing!

[@angelabenedict]

Thank you so much! I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to do to it. It's a work in progress :)

[@MaliciousChickenAgenda]

Love the jacket!

[@SJisReading]

I have one thrift store near me that hikes up the prices and never gives discounts, and another that gives multiple discounts on different colored tickets at once. Like 3 colors will be full price, 2 colors will be $2, 1 color will be $1. And the prices are low to begin with. It's definitely my new favorite.

[@shinobusora]

What is it about safety pins that makes everything better? Another awesome video!

[@angelabenedict]

Nothing wrong with a bit of edge :P Thanks so much!!

[@takiclintonharness1449]

I came to watch this one cause I've been waiting for the new upload

[@lefapsalot]

I'm dying for that DIY slip dress if you ever get the chance. :) xx

[@gabrielladuca1709]

I will do! Thank you! 🖤🦉

[@themadhattress5008]

It was a bloody steal when I found a $70 Tripp NYC jacket at a thrift store one time, sold for about $10. I simply had to get it. I don't get to go thrifting much, but now my girlfriend wears that jacket with pride lol. Some interesting stuff can be found in thrift stores. I am absolutely obsessed with safety pins, though. They have a variety of uses and they're just all around fun to collect. I do get upset, however, when someone uses my safety pins. I started collecting them when I got into punk and when I goth to be a bit more suitable at times, it just carried over lol.

[@angelabenedict]

Thrift stores are fantastic! What a find! Safety pins are the perfect accent. I think my next excursion I think will be for vintage home decor to diy and goth out.

[@alexlynn5111]

I did this to a pair of black knee high boots a while ago, as the zipper had broken and I figured I'd at least make it look cool while I ''fixed'' it. sadly the pins never wanted to stay put and they were an absolute pain to get off so I ended up leaving them behind when I moved out of my old apartment =[ I do have an awesome blazer with a black and white checked inside I could totally do this too once I get some more pins.

[@angelabenedict]

Oooh, I'd love to hear how it comes out!

[@alexlynn5111]

Ive been trying to think of videos for my channel, I might put that up when I can start working on my backlog of clothing diy

[@mobiuspaw494]

Great video!!

[@samanthasmith1890]

I was literally going to do this Wednesday! Just in time!

[@angelabenedict]

Thrifting or some DIY'ing?

[@samanthasmith1890]

Angela Benedict Both ^.^ I got a bottle of black dye yeeaars ago, and I'm finally going to put it to use. This will be my first time doing the goth thing ;)

[@angelabenedict]

Ooooh! I do hope you'll be posting your results

[@samanthasmith1890]

Angela Benedict I'll probably brag on my newbie gear on Instagram

[@litania]

You're sooooo gorgeous! Awesome video, will give it a try! I have a ton of Blazers I haven't been wearing that could use some love :)

[@angelabenedict]

I'm so happy you found this useful! Thank you for the kind words

[@eleanorhammond]

Love your videos!!

[@angelabenedict]

Thank you

[@janewinter7815]

Love the jacket

[@angelabenedict]

Thanks!

[@angelina_mari3429]

Love it!

[@backtothefact]

Who knew you could do stylish things with safety pins!? I didn't...

[@angelabenedict]

I saw someone recreate this with paper clips.

[@GhostKnightNo1]

U seem almost as obsessed wiv da 90s as myself😂 Tho my music tastes were too varied at the time to describe as it’d take too long, it was the first time I ever felt passionate bout long hair and constantly wearing black...and/or me lumberjack coat....which I think seemed to cross genres at the time between the kinda grunge/rock/metal culture and hip hop.....two genres that wud end up staying wiv me for life..I might add.

[@librarising3969]

Hey, whats the link to your esty shop? I tried finding it but no luck. Thanks . :)

[@nataliella97]

hey what's the store name? I remember in one of your videos I think you said you were from queens and it looks like a good place to check out!

[@angelabenedict]

This is Long Island, it's Island Thrift.

[@DomesticatedGoth]

You can get replacement corset stays/boning online, but it's probably quite expensive for a secondhand corset. My favourite thrifting thing is to find velvet jackets and attack them with lace and replacement buttons. Actually, just attacking anything with loads of lace.... :P

[@angelabenedict]

The fabric was very thin at at bottom, it would have come right back out again :( Jacket DIY is fun

[@DomesticatedGoth]

Aww, that would have been a bother with the corset. Jacket D.I.Y is definitely fun, especially when made-for-Goth jackets are a) often really expensive and b) often quite thin and not very warm.

[@vampireleniore]

I love thrifting. Some of my favorite clothing articles are from the thrift store.

[@vampireleniore]

I remember all the safety pins. Those were good times.

[@angelabenedict]

Me too! Thrift stores are goldmines. Have you tried estate sales? They're great for good vintage. The safety pin I fear is becoming a lost art. It makes me happy to hear from someone who remembers them. Safety pins everywhere! They were the quickest fix to take something bland and edge it up.

[@lizardqueen6041]

I went thrift shopping last week because I wanted a denim jacket for pins and patches, and I ended up finding a fabulous red PVC jacket as well as the other one I wanted initially. It was a sale day too, so I got it half price. :)

[@angelabenedict]

Epic thrift day! That's awesome. Surprise score and half price.

[@lizardqueen6041]

I know! I'm hoping to go again at the end of the week to see what else I can nab. Perhaps something dark and velvety if possible.

[@MiaTheWatermellon]

God I'm so mad hahah. Thrift shops in America are amazing, the ones we have in Ireland (Dublin to be specific) barely have any. It takes so long to find something decent in them too. I'm 16 and currently am not working so I don't have much money at all unless its my birthday or Christmas, so going online and buying amazing detailed looking corsets and such is out of the question

[@areliperez5772]

aww that dress!!! 😍

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Yea! Thrift stores are the best! But I've also noticed there aren't a lot of slips in the last five or even ten years, which is unfortunate. I've usually had some luck finding them at places like TJ Maxx or department store outlets though! I got a bunch of slips for thrift prices about five years ago from a brand called Marilyn Monroe at a JCPenny outlet(I think) but they're all worn out now and I've been on the hunt for new ones which is turning out to be a bit fruitless. :-(

[@seraphina2376]

There is a store called Belles Outlet (I believe I'm spelling it right) and they sell lots of the Marilyn Monroe lingerie:)

[@angelabenedict]

There use to be an abundance of slips and all of a sudden, that section was barren. There were a lot of corsets ironically enough because if it were 1996 I would have lost my mind with excitement. That was the unicorn. Church thrift stores seem to get them donated quite often around here. Perhaps it's the same by you?

[@BewarethePurpleOne]

god i forgot how much i adore this look. it just brings to mind movies like fright house and the lost boys. do you ever make your own chokers? i'm always curious how people make their own; everyone has their own style with it

[@angelabenedict]

I do, yes :) Perhaps that will be for the next video

[@TheOWL-hy9lt]

I had this kick ass black velvet choker with a black Victorian like pendant with a fake black jewel, god I wish I knew what I did with it! At least I still have my glass bubble necklace with black nylon cording anyone remember those? I also had this black velvet shirt back in the day, it had short sleeves and a mock neck 90s look.... I'm 38 now damn it! I lost that shirt it would so fit my athstetic now.... back in the day where I did not know I was a child of the bat aka goth.....A little late in the goth world i'm a 38 yearold baby bat if there is such a thing though I've been listening to goth music since I was a kid not knowing it was goth welcome to my life lol.....

[@p5ych0_w1tch]

recently I took your advice and bought a sort of slip that I plan on DIYing :) is there some specific advice you could give before I ruin it? :D

[@angelabenedict]

Ahhh, awesome! What color is it? What's the fabric content? How old would you rate it? 1930's-1980's etc. We'll go from there.

[@p5ych0_w1tch]

alright, well, it's black, rather loose (but falls nicely), short (mid-thigh length) and with thin straps. the fabric is silky, and very light, but I guess that's how most of them are :) . it doesn't seem very old (roughly 80s I'm guessing) and has no proper detail, so it's just plain as of now, which is why I thought doing something to it would be nice. where should I start? :) (also, it's awesome that you replied to this :) really love your videos)

[@angelabenedict]

I would have a hunt around etsy or ebay and look for some lace trim to end the bottom off with and maybe add to the bust or waist. Ribbons in red or deep purple or plain black if you want to keep it simplistic, tied into little bows-- Has a dolly- goth feel.

[@p5ych0_w1tch]

Angela Benedict thank you so much! I think I'll do that then :) if there's any other things, I would love it if you shared also. I can show the results in any case when I get something done :) thanks again!

[@eternalwynter2254]

Yes :D Looove it

[@angelabenedict]

Thank you! That makes me happy to hear! Now to decide what to do with the dress...

[@eternalwynter2254]

If I decide to do a similar diy I will link back to your channel. You inspire me dude. I luurve your channel. I am obsessed with trad goth, romantic goth etc. I don't wear leather and I'm looking everywhere for an 80's style trad goth O ring non leather belt. I only found one so far.

[@angelabenedict]

Thank you so much! You've made my night. I think the ones from china are faux leather.

[@eternalwynter2254]

ooh thanks for the tip I will look on ebay ;) I find some rad goth fashion chokers on ebay.

[@brizabatsombre8280]

Nice simple DIY. Safety pins were never popular within the goths in my city, it's one aspect of the punk culture we did not kept. Rivets though lol on everything, and lace trims. but that sure cost a lot more to DIY :(

[@angelabenedict]

You can get them online and pay much less. Ebay ;)

[@brizabatsombre8280]

Ebay didn't exist back then hehe. Sure are positive sides of being goth today (woot)!

[@heavenzsouljah4776]

Oh man, I just love to hear your voice and look at your beautiful face, keep up the entertaining videos👍👍🙌🙌😎😋

[@angelabenedict]

You're sweet. Thank you

[@heavenzsouljah4776]

You're welcome😀

[@candigirrl003]

True, be at the second hand places that have your "extremely young" and "seriously thin" friends work at.

[@batmansmith7422]

That store is a saver's! I used to work in one! Be careful and make sure to WASH YOUR SHIT that you get from there. I have so many stories of why this is required o.o

[@sophroniel]

I love this! NZ op-shoping (thrift stores) is slightly more expensive, and a worse selection, but you can still find some great stuff. I have an 80s beatup leather jacket which I love! Ahh, if only I had more time... Just a question, do you do any knitting or sewing? I love both but it would be cool to be more gothy with em!

[@angelabenedict]

The hunt is definitely fun! I do sew, yes. I have a sewing machine, an overlocker and I can sew by hand but it takes soooooo long >.

[@sophroniel]

+Angela Benedict Indeed! Do you usually follow patterns to make garments or do you usually just alter things? It's super cold here atm to I am looking for things to wrap up with! At the moment it's a cute black cardi with skull buttons and a lace top piece x

[@angelabenedict]

Sophia Grey I do both :) I can also make my own patterns. The cardi sounds adorable. Did you diy it?

[@sophroniel]

+Angela Benedict Oh man, you should totally do a walk thru with one of your patterns!! That would be an awesome project video. Yes I did :) The buttons I found online and the fabric was a fine enough knit that I was able to cut out panels at the top and sew in the lace with not too much trouble. The buttons were a bitch to resew on though haha

[@angelabenedict]

Sophia Grey It's always the buttons lol. I'd have to find an easy pattern for those who don't sew :)