
I think it depends on the situation you are in. I say wear whatever you want and don’t worry what people think. Different situations call for a different appearance sometime. I like to dress gothic and go full out but when I go to events or certain family gatherings I tone it down to more of a practical approach for the occasion. I just believe there is a time and place for appropriate dress codes.
My approach is •have everything I could possibly need in black, build with what looks good with those items •have a lot of textures to work with (fav is velvet) •blazers are surprisingly versatile •hair clips/style, bags, makeup, jewelry are all easy to change on a few hours notice if needed.