If wearing all black and other dark colors is more your jam, you might be on the hunt for characters with costumes that fit that vibe. You’re in luck. These goth cosplay ideas for World Goth day are sure to be perfect choices for any guy, gal and non-binary pal looking to dress up.
Goth Cosplay Ideas
- Beetlejuice – The ghost with the most and his bride are the perfect goth couple. Dress up together as Lydia Deetz and Beetlejuice or go solo with one of the two characters.
- Addams Family – This cosplay is perfect for the whole family, couples and individuals. Dress as any member of the Addams family to be creepy and goth-like.
- Hellraiser – From the original pinhead to the lady Hellraiser, there’s a variety of cenobites you can dress as that looks gothic. The grotesque appearance with black outfits is the perfect goth costume to try.
- Nightmare Before Christmas – Jack and Sally and the perfect couple cosplay idea. Or you can cosplay Jack Skellington solo. You can simply purchase or create his suit or go with a genderbend and convert his style to a gothic dress.
- Raven – There was no way we’re getting through this list without including everyone’s favorite gothic woman. Raven from the Teen Titans is a mysterious character wearing only black and purple. Her personality and attitude makes her the ultimate goth girl. You can also choose to go the DC Bombshell route too if you want something that takes gothic and mixes it with pin up.
- Edward Scissorhands – This is another character that can be genderbent to fit what you want. Edward Scissorhands wears all black and a pale complexion making him the perfect goth cosplay.
- Nosferatu & other vampires – There’s so many franchises, films and other media with vampires to cosplay from. There’s the iconic OG Nosferatu, Dracula, Blade and more. Pick whichever one is your favorite and put it together by either making it yourself or purchasing it.
- Misa Amane – If you were hoping for an anime cosplay idea on this list, you’re in luck. Misa from Death Note is another gothic girly wearing all black down to the choker.
- Mavis – This gothic girl can even be a simple closet cosplay you put together yourself. Her all black attire with stripped socks fit the theme perfectly.
- Hex Girls – Whether you’re solo and just want to be your favorite band member or a full trio looking for a collab idea, this gothic group is perfect for you. The Hex Girls from Scooby Doo scream dark and mysterious.
- Wrestlers – Fighters like The Undertaker, Aleister Black, Paige and Rhea Ripley are incredible gothic themed wrestlers. Not to mention cosplaying as stars from the WWE has become pretty mainstream, thus making them great options.
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