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Gothic Romance for Halloween Week with ‘Style Not Age’

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Monday, 26 October 2020 / Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty

Gothic Romance for Halloween Week with ‘Style Not Age’

Romantic Goth

GOTHIC ROMANCE

Emma’s theme of Gothic Romance is perfect for Halloween Week. I am more of a Romantic than a Goth in my style but I did enjoy the challenge. It certainly pushed me out of my comfort zone.

I chose a local graveyard for my backdrop, within my 5k radius in a really beautiful setting looking out on the golf course of Portmarnock Hotel. It was a cold day and it is a little walk in from the road. I needed my padded coat.

LACE DETAIL

The dress was an impulsive purchase in a sale about three years ago and has never been worn. I loved the lace detail, but in truth so much black does not suit me. I got the slip shortened, thinking it would make a difference. It does help to highlight the lace.

Romantic Goth details

Seemingly black long dresses with lots of lace and flowing sleeves are pretty typical of the ‘Romantic Goth’.  Think Victorian style. Though deep red and dark purple are also popular.

Anyway, for the purposes of this, I decided to style with a pair of studded boots, giving it an edgier look.

Romantic Goth in graveyard

INNER GOTH

While I might not be a true aficionado of the Romantic Goth style, I am like them in their love of reading, particularly classics like ‘Wuthering Heights’ and ‘Jane Eyre’. Both of these books fulfil the necessary qualities of romance, tragedy and drama. Supernatural themes are also popular and I do admit to reading and quite enjoying ‘The Twilight Series’ by Stephanie Meyers. I wanted to see why so many of my former pupils (the girls) loved them so much.

Let us look at my ‘Style Not Age’ friends:

Gail decided that her blond hair did not suit the theme, so went off to Tesco to get a black wig. I love her Victorian style blouse and lacy skirt.  You need to pop over to isthismutton to learn more.

Anna is suitably dressed in a black floaty dress with billowing sleeves. And look at those lacy sock boots. Head over to annaislandstyle to see what Anna has been doing.

Jacqui also went all black but I do see pops of red in lipstick, nails and boots. And there is a choker peeping out too. Head over to mummabstylish to find out more.

Jacqui Gothic Romance

And Emma, who selected this month’s theme, looks barely recognisable in her outfit (below). If you want to know where she got that dress and see more of those boots, you will have to head across to Style Splash.

Again we have all been on the same wavelength in our black Victoriana style. Only Gail added some white to lighten the  atmosphere.

This has been a fun theme and was a welcome break from Lockdown 2 in Ireland. We are back to a 5km-from-home limit and all but essential shops are closed, restaurants and hotels too. We got through it last March because we had summer ahead. But with winter facing us now, it is a struggle to remain optimistic. But remain optimistic we must.

‘If winter comes can Spring be far behind?’  Shelley

 

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Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion over 50, fashion post, Gothic Romance Style, How to dress in Gothic Romance Style, is this mutton, mummabstylish, style not age, style not age challenge, stylesplash, thestylesplash

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29 Comments to “ Gothic Romance for Halloween Week with ‘Style Not Age’”

  1. Gail says :Reply
    October 26, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    Fabulous location Hilda and your dress is wonderful with all that lace. I found it very tough and look more like a halloween witch I fear. In fact I would have used a broomstick, had I one to hand!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 26, 2020 at 8:11 pm

      Gail you are hilarious. It took us all out of our comfort zone….Our challenges make me dress up..

  2. Penny says :Reply
    October 26, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    What a lovely dress, and do like the combination with the boots – it’s exactly right and you look great. Do wear the dress – it’s fab!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 26, 2020 at 8:09 pm

      Hi Penny. Thank you so much. Really appreciate you reading and commenting.

  3. Jacqui Berry says :Reply
    October 26, 2020 at 4:11 pm

    You look fabulous in this wonderful dress, I reckon you could wear this again as it’s so chic. Not really my favourite prompt this month, but roll on next month I say. Jacqui x

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 26, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks Jacqui. I need somewhere to wear it… Might wear it grocery shopping!

  4. Emma Peach says :Reply
    October 26, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    Beautiful dress Hilda! I love the chunky boots with it. Looks like you had similar weather as me to contend with – chilly and windy. I don’t wear all black often either so this was a bit of a push outside my comfort zone too, but I like to try different things. I don’t like to get stuck in a style rut! Fingers crossed the restrictions in Ireland ease soon.

    Emma xxx
    http://www.style-splash.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 28, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      Yes I am not fond of black either as I feel it drains me. But I was delighted to get a chance to wear the dress, albeit only for an hour or so..

  5. Anna says :Reply
    October 27, 2020 at 1:53 am

    i love your outfit, Hilda.it fits the theme perfectly and I think it suits you nicely. Love the addition of chunky boots. I think you all do great job
    https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com.au/

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 28, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      Ah Anna thanks so much. We have great fun every month, but some themes are more challenging than others.

  6. Lovely says :Reply
    October 27, 2020 at 7:59 am

    You nailed it! The lace dress and the boots are perfect for the theme. Great job!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 28, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      What a LOVELY name. Thank you for commenting. Going to pop over to your blog now. x

  7. Anna Parkes says :Reply
    October 28, 2020 at 8:32 am

    I so admire your commitment to this challenge Hilda! I simply popped this dress on and walked outside my house to take these shots. It simply didn’t inspire me, but golly you looked like you loved it!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 28, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      Once I remembered I had that dress, yes I did. Some months are a real challenge, but I think we all did well. x

  8. Colleen says :Reply
    October 29, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    Hi Hilda! I was sent by La Contessa. As a woman of a certain age I know I will enjoy reading your blog. Today your outfit reminds me of Stevie Nicks. Leather and lace! It is fun to see how all of your blogger friends interpret this Halloween theme.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 29, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      Hi Colleen. How lovely to meet you. And thank you for commenting. Love La Contessa.

  9. Carolyn says :Reply
    October 30, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    Hi Hilda, I just came from The Contessa’s blog. She is fascinating and finds the most interesting people to interview. I’m so glad she introduced us to you! I agree with Colleen. Your outfit reminds me of Stevie Nicks too.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 31, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      Carolyn, thank you what a compliment. I know I love The Contessa and have followed so many ladies from her introduction too.

  10. jodie filogomo says :Reply
    October 31, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    OMG…that dress with the boots?? It’s everything. I have some floral boots like this and need to wear them more. I’m seeing them everywhere.
    XOOX
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 31, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks Jodie. I love how comfy they are. I think I will find it difficult to get back into anything high helled.

  11. Ginger says :Reply
    November 1, 2020 at 2:17 am

    Hi Hilda, I’m popping over from the lovely La Contessas blog. I love your black lace and combat boots and perfect spooky backdrop too!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      November 1, 2020 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks Ginger. Lovely to meet you. La Contessa has a way of bringing people together.

  12. Juliet says :Reply
    November 1, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    Hello Hilda! Just read your ageless style feature on our favorite Contessa’s blog. Thrilled to find you and to learn more about you and your life in Ireland. Love this post … your dress, the setting and your collaboration with other bloggers. We, in the states, may not be far behind in in a second lockdown. I hope not, but it seems inevitable. 2020 has been quite a year. xo

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      November 1, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      Hi Juliet. So lovely to meet you and thanks so much for the lovely comment. Yes 2020 has not been good. Hope we see some light at the end of the tunnel soon.

  13. Laurie says :Reply
    November 7, 2020 at 11:00 pm

    All looking very vamp! A good challenge. I would have found this hard. Love your boots Hilda! xx

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      November 9, 2020 at 7:32 pm

      Thanks Laurie. It was a fun challenge…

  14. JULIE AUGUSTYN says :Reply
    November 10, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    Love your “Goth” dress and the location for the pictures! What a fun post!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      November 10, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks Julie xxx

  15. Shelbee on the Edge says :Reply
    November 22, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    I absolutely adore your Gothic Romance look! The studded boots are perfect to keep the whole outfit modern and edgy, too. And I will join you in my admission that I also loved the Twilight Series! And you have named some of my favorite books, too! Thanks for joining us at the #StylishMonday link party.

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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