Experts list 5 ways to ace Amy Lee’s Gothic style

In the early 2000s Evanescence broke new ground by becoming one of the few Gothrock bands to achieve mainstream popularity Front woman Amy Leersquos aesthetic inspired a whole generation of fashion lovers who began to smoke out their eyeliner and team their distressed jeans with billowing vintage tops and lacedup bootsToday Lee is one of the leading sources of inspiration for egirls who are reviving gothic trends with a more contemporary twist says stylist Disha Selarka With Evanescence having recently released their studio album The Bitter Truth Selarka and another fashion lover reimagine Leersquos signature styleBlack with texturesLeersquos wardrobe features a lot of black whether in the form of dresses skirts or tights says Selarka To keep your look from becoming too monotonous try to incorporate different textures whether in the form of tassels fishnet or lace For instance pair a feminine black lace dress with black boots and mesh stockings Add a bright red lip for a pop of colour Donrsquot forget a dramatic smoky eye and a halfup hairstyleMakeup mantrasWhile Leersquos makeup features a heavily smokedout eye and either pale or red lips egirls have taken the Goth makeup trend a step further Beauty blogger Anuradha Mohan inset recommends focusing on blush placement mdash brush some on the bridge of your nose and extend to the apples of your cheeks Wear a coral shade on your eyes layer with winged eyeliner and dot a small heart shape under each eyeGothic accessoriesCorset belts oversized black bows and harnesses are a great way to jazz up a relatively simpler outfit For instance a light jumpsuit takes a Gothic twist when paired with a harness Similarly a shirt dress can be cinched in at the waist with a corset belt while summery dresses can be paired with oversized black bows Fingerless gloves add an element of grunge as do motorcycle boots Adds Selarka ldquoA lot of Leersquos style comprises feminine clothes with a Gothic twist which makes it relatively easy to copyrdquoLayer the lookStrappy lace dresses paired with a cropped denim jacket will help you stand out The contrast of lace with denim elevates the look while keeping your style easy and effortless Experiment with the length and silhouette of the dresses or skirts Asymmetrical cuts washed out colours pastels and nudes and embossed or embellished fabrics are other easy ways to dress up your Gothic glam outfit says SelarkaDistressed fabricsDistressed jeans are having a fashion and feminist moment they form an integral part of many of Leersquos offstage looks Choose baggier fits and roll up the hems to expose your footwear Steer clear of sneakers and choose platform heels instead Add a satin or a more classic top to add some visual contrast advises Selarka While she has layered her jeans with fishnet stockings for an even grungier look you could pare the outfit down by skipping the stockings and wearing a simpler blouse