WHAT IS WHIMSIGOTH?! + Whimsigothic Outfit Inspiration | Witchy? Alt? Boho? Edgy? Goth?

[@manny8961]

My mom always called this style hippie witch , her sister was in it big lol . Never knew it had an actual name

[@angelycaviolet]

I am not sure if it always had the "WHIMSIGOTH" title but I am sure the style has always existed. I think people just invented the word for the aesthetic. I think hippie witch or alternative boho are pretty good synonyms for Whimsigoth.

[@Tori.Lovegood]

Hippie witch is such a cute name 🥰🥰

[@christymckissick9217]

I like hippie witch

[@readwithchasity3697]

Early 2000s goth here and back then we were just catorgized as freaks, nice to know it’s being embraced now ❤

[@Julie-si3hi]

Same!

[@sofapop653]

This “trend” reminds me of my childhood! My mom and her friends wearing knee high platform boots, velvet dresses, and long cardigans. I was very trad goth adjacent in highschool, and went norm/cottage core for a while, trying to find my fashion style and this is really what I think I’ve been looking for. Thank you for putting words to it, because now I can search Pinterest with a more precise verbiage.

[@medicinewomanpriestess]

I've just turned 51 and this has always been my absolute favourite way of dressing. It just represents me at the core of my absolute being. There is a way of dressing like this when you get older and still look really cool.

[@jjenniferr91]

I've always appreciated this type of esthetic bc I'm drawn to 90s fashion. A floral skirt and combat boots🥵 I've been doing boho recently so combining to two has been❣️

[@angelycaviolet]

I am in the same boat, Jennifer! I am glad there is a word that combines the two styles. It makes Pinterest searching easier! 😂

[@jenniferc.5366]

I’ve ALWAYS resonated with this aesthetic, but could never put a name to it. I would just say I never put a label on it…now I can!

[@brip799]

Love this. I think I’ll always be a 90s girl with my style. always been a little hippie witchy eccentric ..majorly inspired by the shows I grew up with. I also love the sexy minimalistic vibes of the 90s too like slip dresses and leather blazers. Also that color green and velvet is EVERYTHING. It looks great with your skin tone and hair color.

[@kierraking1662]

I’ve always called it as edgy boho. I love leather, lace and less. 😊 I love black, gray and red. I just embrace whatever my style is now.

[@Jess38044]

I've just discovered this trend and now seeing what it actually is, I've realised it's one of the kind of ways I've always wanted to dress all along :D this is great! Thank you!

[@nettemo5690]

Love this video. My favorite outfit was the one with the kimono. You looked amazing. Also, I'm about to turn 50 and I like to keep things covered. I feel like I can't pull it off the the younger girlie can. Great video! You are gorgeous 😍

[@Fascinatingstreet]

Everything you described.. the decor, the fashion, the music taste, the color palette… everything about it is ME. Well, everything I wish I had !😂🖤

[@summerdixon9320]

I love this style of clothing…it’s so unique & spiritual..But I was thinking charmed & Sabrina the teenage with too. Thank you for sharing this I most definitely need to browse through some thrift stores soon😊. Also it does look like fairy clothing too..

[@mongguppiesandendlers]

I stumbled on your video and hadn't even heard of whimsigoth but i totally relate. Been dressing mostly goth since the mid 90's when i was a teen and back then we just called it grunge. lol but whimsigoth totally fits and is definitely how i mostly dress. Lacey skirts with band tee's and flannels, some kind of combat boot or victorian style shoe. I wore docs back in high school and converse allstars. Dark eye makeup, dark lip, dark nail polish, etc. big, dark purses.

[@angelafeather1301]

I love whimsigoth, i really liked the hat with your 2 nd outfit 🙂🙂

[@zara.arcana]

Omg can you pleeeeease go into a deep dive on those 4 aesthetics you outlined at the start?!? 😃😃

[@BlankParty]

If you don’t know a word, look it up. Then you’ll know a new word ❤

[@bayprkr526]

I love your vibe so much, I'm glad I found your channel! I religiously wear my rebirth earrings

[@Avivmirkin]

Looove!!! Finally known a label for the the style I have had for the past 10 years 🤣

[@brookebarkley9019]

this was so good! it’s fun to see how i pieced together my room and wardrobe with certain ideas that perfectly match this aesthetic, and i had no idea what to call it. the links are so helpful also

[@deitra.editor]

Hey fellow gothy girly, awesome video, love your personality. Subscribed! 🖤

[@grunge_surf_witch_uk9130]

I was a teenager for bit of the 90s I was spiritual into wicca in late 80s.. then witchy stuff, grunge music and great tv shows came out it was all right up my street! I dressed in Docs plaid, lots of mixed masculine and fem mixed like docs and flowery long skirts,crochet tops. Mood rings, pentagram necklaces, multiple piercings ,we had rainbow,tribal, rucksacks only carried on one shoulder !!my room smelt like candles joss sticks, paisley wall hanging etc…I still have my moon,stars wind chimes with beads on hanging down. Tiffany style lamp! Great time to be a teenage the 90s were great!!!!! ❤

[@dollperganger6643]

I learned a new word today. Much appreciated! My pinterest feed is about to get FANCIER

[@angelycaviolet]

I KNOW RIGHT?! I am so excited. Finding the right words for things is so hard. Time for our feed to be even more curated!!!

[@soniastarmorales8013]

"It's giving emo Michaelangelo." ❤❤❤❤😂😅😊

[@brydenvargas9863]

I'm glad this style has a name now because I always had a hard time describing it to people or searching for the right kind of stuff since it didn't really have a name back in the day. I currently dress in a masculine equivalent of this style since I transitioned as a trans man (add in some 80's occult heavy metal mixed in with the 70s rock and 90s grunge and you have my style), but growing up as a kid I wore witchy bell sleeves every now and then. It was the one type of feminine clothing I didn't mind wearing as much. xD I always called it "witchy boho" or "boho goth."

[@krunchykari4648]

I appreciate a vast esthetic and definitely find it difficult to stick to one 'style'..my closet is horror goth to being called a gummy bear dresser 😂🙌

[@Julie-si3hi]

I didn't know my thrown together random outfits had a name! Good to know !😊

[@christymckissick9217]

Fairy grunge also touches on some of this 😊

[@1111fairy]

Yay i am so thrilled to have a new word besides “witchy/witchcore”. I was a “90s freak” but nobody younger knows what that means and now freak has sexual connotations lol… so i describe it as some combination of hipster/emo/witchy/hot topic/fantasy/academia/old world/romantic/boho/renaissance fair/torrid/earth trading/metaphysical… and they look at me like i’m confused and nuts lol… i am more eclectic but not maximalist, and i like a touch of modern glam and im obsessed with fairies. i dont really feel comfortable with the “witch” connotations especially when trying to describe a vibe to conservative/religious people. I love the aesthetic. but i dont do witchcraft. i am new agey, not pagan. And if its a real witch they assume i am a liberal/witch so that gets awkward when they start talking about politics/spellwork. So that lands me squarely into a political/religious Christian-witch conservative/liberal conversation, which is an awkward/controversial debate i dont want to have everytime i am fkg describing my style!

[@Elizabeth-iz5zm]

Girlll thanks for taking the time of making this video and the research ♡︎ it helped a lot to be able to describe this now not unexplainable aesthetic :)) I love your humor you're very funny hdjsh!! Enjoyed the whole video thankss

[@peachreed]

Love this! I’ve never had a name for my style ✨🖤

[@angelycaviolet]

Happy to hear! Thanks for watching 🥹🫶

[@DanitzaLadwig]

So THAT’S what my style is called! Thank you!

[@BookWitch222]

"I don't know names I know faces" Same!

[@katyp564]

Twilight came out after the whimsigoth heyday, but Alice is definitely a late 00s take on the same aesthetic. She was definitely rocking the celestial hippie skirts in the 90s.

[@angelycaviolet]

For sure! Alice did come after but I feel like her personal style kinda fits the vibe. Forever wishing I was Alice Cullen!

[@katyp564]

@@angelycaviolet the true hero of the series 😩

[@purpleworm4725]

Size inclusive, witchy and sustainably produced clothes? Check out Cosmic Drifters! :) I absolutely love them.

[@jamiepiva788]

Been wearing this style for years, just never knew what to call it.

[@jordymcneill]

WAIT THIS IS SO CUTE

[@stellasreadingagainohno]

i just came across your channel and i loved everything about this video (also you’re so stunning)

[@angelycaviolet]

Thank you so much, Stella! You are so kind. I am going to try and make some more Whimsigothic video next week. I am surprised people like it so much! Glad to find like minded people.

[@katymcdonald5481]

I’ve been dressing like this since I was 13 and I’m now almost 40. The fact that my style and music tastes has a name now is quite disconcerting. I used to describe my style as dark romantic boho.

[@shellohween]

I’m Gen X and 70’s/80’s/90’s alternative music was my jam, girl. I definitely would call this my style.I am a closer to this than true goth-but I love mostly black clothing but I 🤍 edgey boho, witch Definitely love all of the music too. I just started a YT channel and did my first home tour-tell me what you think! Just subscribed to you love your vids!

[@angelycaviolet]

Going to check out your channel and videos now! I haven't been able to find my niche community on KZbin yet so it is great to find some like-minded or like- styled people. Thank you for subscribing! I appreciate you. This whimsigothic style is something I resonate a lot with too. I like a lot of other styles but I feel more connected to this one. It just sits right in all aspects of my life like personality, music taste, decor, fashion, etc. So glad to have found a word to describe it all.

[@shellohween]

@@angelycaviolet thank you! Well I think you nailed it style wise. And you are a cutie! 🥰

[@ossaobscura]

I call "hobo bags" vagabond bags. Thanks for all the great links!

[@Moonchildstargazer]

I have been uknowlingly "whimsigoth" since my early teens, was a huge fan of Sabrina growing up, and i inherited this style from my mom. If you want your OWN whimsigoth style you need to thrift!!! Dont buy new, you wont find quality items like you will when your are thrifting!

[@HomemakerDaze]

I love helena bonham carter and her style

[@MWW-td5kp]

For music try Laureena Mckennit and Lisa Gerrard, more stuff like that.

[@Esthersenchantments]

Emo michelangelo. 😂🙌🏾 YES

[@seraphim7251]

does anyone know how to incorporate this aesthetic into a masc outfit? i really love everything about the style but whenever i try to find inspiration it’s always dresses, skirts, bralettes, etc but i like to present more non-conforming or masc :(

[@cynamonowacma]

I second this! Some things that came to mind are 70's style flared jeans or loose linen trousers, unbottoned collar shirts (bonus if it has pirate style frills or a jabot), vests, oversized cardigans and micro scarves. Everything in darker muted colours, vintage patterns and interesting textures of course that'd add the edge to an otherwise 'vanilla' hippie outfit. You could also accessorise with the same sort of Boho crystal jewellery without it taking away from the masculine vibe. A few celebrities that I thought of could serve as inspo are Mick Jagger, Jim Morrison or even some casual Florence Welch.

[@AngieA444]

I was just thinking about how Jason Mamoa in the new Netflix movie Slumberland perfectly captures the whimisgoth look !

[@brydenvargas9863]

For me I like to wear darker colored vintage floral button ups, and like Marta F mentioned the pirate style shirts work as well as those mens shirts with the lace up front, oversized cardigans and micro scarves. Dark burgundy or wine red pants are amazing too, I love wearing those. I also love darker colored paisley scarves as well. You can also wear a lot of the same jewelry with moons and stars, crystals etc. Also found a pretty cool cheap belt on Amazon with a snake shaped buckle that can easily work with masc outfits. I wear it all the time, it's my fav belt. xD

[@seraphim7251]

@@cynamonowacma thank you so muchhh this is super helpful :)

[@seraphim7251]

@@brydenvargas9863 thank you for answering! i already have some jewelry that would work, the advice about clothing really helps :) !

[@Halflifediaries]

I am 52, whimsigoth 4-ever. I’ve heard it called witchcore too, maybe witchcore falls under the umbrella of whimsigoth?

[@jordymcneill]

OMG PRACTICAL MAGIC CORE ME AND CHAR'S FAV

[@angelycaviolet]

Char is literally my whimsigoth queen

[@lacklusterambition3246]

Please listen to those musicians, they’re so amazing, specially Tori Amos. ❤

[@Munekita318]

So crazy because ive always felt i never fit into one type of aesthetic that is until i stumbled upon some celestial curtains on pinterest labled as "whimsy goth". lol

[@mademoisellepierre2020]

You’re beautiful… that is all!!

[@nadiaishimwe3663]

Love ur voice omg, u kinda sound like Mila Kunis, especially when she was in the 70's show. Also, plz watch F.R.I.E.N.D.S 😭😭

[@angelycaviolet]

Nadia, you are doing too much for my ego right now!! These are the nicest compliments ever. Never watching FRIENDS is part of my personality so I'm not sure if I can give in and watch it. Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Appreciate you deeply!

[@nadiaishimwe3663]

@@angelycaviolet omgg😭😭 ur so fucking funny omg😭 and ofcc!!🖤🖤

[@Bea-is1uc]

I spent my teens living through the 90's I love Grunge, Indie, Bohemian style. I hate how people come with new terms without researching the words properly. Goth came out in the 80's from the British Punk era. To be Goth ment to only wear black. I'd say this style is far more Indie, Gypsy, Spiritual, Bohemian, and has always been around. Many of the bands you mentioned were classed as Grunge, Indie rock.

[@angelycaviolet]

Babe, it ain’t that serious! Most the stuff I said in this video was information from articles, including the bands. I know they are grunge, I listen to The Smashing Pumpkin and The Cranberries all the time. 90’s is my favorite era of rock!

[@nadiaishimwe3663]

Being goth did NOT just mean to only wearing black. They wore deep reds, too. Besides, it was more than just the color black. Silhouettes and jewelry mattered, too. I understand that this style can be less dark, but at the end of the day, these style terms won't lose their core meaning but will *ALWAYS* modernize with the times. No need to upset urself :)

[@Tissuechandler]

It's giving very much Rocky Mudds

[@angelycaviolet]

Biggest compliment ever! Maybe I can buy the store when the owners retire.

[@janismacolley2395]

Check out Pyramid collection!!!

[@angelycaviolet]

OMG! Thank you for the recommendation. Love their vibe.

[@katyp564]

Pyramid Collection was the first thing I thought of when I first saw the aesthetic. It makes me so nostalgic.

[@brydenvargas9863]

Pyramid collection is so nostalgic, my mom would get their catalog in the mail when I was a kid, always loved their stuff!

[@MeMyrrh]

Much of what they sell is high quality, in my experience

[@blackgeisha2361]

So, I feel like Lynn from Girlfriends and Mona from Half and Half are totally whimsigoth. They could also be added to the list of people to model after.

[@Mia-Elemental]

I call it dark boho which is my style.

[@mongguppiesandendlers]

Another that comes to mind is Kurt Cobain from Nirvana.

[@RymVri108]

Omg "Emo Michaelangelo." 🤣90's whimsey goth here. Yeah, there wasn't quite a word for this until "whimsey goth" kind of pulled it all together. It's kind of on the fringes of several other aesthetics but doesn't really belong exclusively to any of them. It's its own witchy thing.

[@chinye420]

I feel so seen

[@edinafarkas7768]

I think there's more to the music, led zeppelin and other softer rock bands can be easily included

[@ScarletCandlelight]

I like you are worried about being correct with hobo but your fine with saying boho witch is completely incorrect and is a rude term. It's rumoni not boho. Boho was given to it by white people taking the culture from the rumoni people and their cultures looks to make an ascetic. Just as many hippies did with the 70s tred of doing indigenous style as if we are not still around in modern day and I get vary affected when other races use my sacred garb and sarimonal tools as an ascetic. My culture is not an astedic. So I respect other cultures like the rumoni that have their own culture and not to call it boho and not just ware stuff for looks but actually know what your waring means and where is it from.

[@MeMyrrh]

Roma, Romani

[@WarriorFamilyCaravanWorld]

Soooo 90s meets 60s

[@tishlynn1668]

Lisa bonnet and Gillian 😂 sis it’s pronounced Bo-nay and Jillian

[@angelycaviolet]

I have the gift for jabber not pronouncing and spelling. I feel like I grew up under a rock so I don't know a lot of artists, musicians and celebrity names.

[@MeMyrrh]

@@angelycavioletwe all screw up and learn by doing so💜

[@rosecoloredgirl5349]

PLEASE don’t shop at cider or Shein, I’m begging you.

[@MeMyrrh]

I hear many diss Cider yet have gotten quite a few quality items from them - items ahead of ‘trends’ coming on scene as well. Double score in my case

[@rosecoloredgirl5349]

@@MeMyrrh it’s the forced labor aspect of Cider I have an issue with.

[@hannawelch8396]

this is perfect….🥹