Social implications of the colour black (2 Viewers)

[ClockworkSoldier]

I know that there are minorities within society that have have claimed the colour black (goth, emo), but what are your views about wearing black? Why is it that every time I wear black I'm cast as goth? Can people who don't fit the stereotypes wear all black?

 

[postnatal]

maybe it's just you? tbh no one really gives a shit what colour/tone whatever you are wearing. if it's just a normal piece of clothing that happens to be black no one cares unless you are yunning around in a cape or some shit like that

 

[violentdelights]

I am physically attracted to black clothes. If it's on the rack, and it's black, I'll mostly only look at that (way to rhymeee!). I like black because it's classy. Nice black dresses, nice black tops and blouses etc I like blue too. Hmm. Black tops the list though. I like dark clothing in general; so much more sophisticated.

 

[Phoenix Fury]

Are you saying you can't wear black without people considering you a goth?
If so....WTF!

 

[ClockworkSoldier]

Fair enough, I just see others get called a stereotype because of what colour etc they are wearing as well and am wondering if anyone has any unfounded preconcieved notions on the subject.

 

[ClockworkSoldier]

Are you saying you can't wear black without people considering you a goth?
If so....WTF!

If seems so, at least with me.

All I wear is black... And even my closest friends have started calling me goth lol.

 

[postnatal]

you do realise the humour in this don't you? that you are complaining about being discriminated at the colour of your clothes rather than the typical whinge about the colour of someone's skin?

 

[ClockworkSoldier]

you do realise the humour in this don't you? that you are complaining about being discriminated at the colour of your clothes rather than the typical whinge about the colour of someone's skin?

I was musing on this just before.

I'm not really turped by it, they can call me what they will. Just curious about what I don't want to repeat XD.

 

[tlodg]

I know that there are minorities within society that have have claimed the colour black (goth, emo), but what are your views about wearing black? Why is it that every time I wear black I'm cast as goth? Can people who don't fit the stereotypes wear all black?

wearing black eyeliner too?

 

[ClockworkSoldier]

wearing black eyeliner too?

Depending on the manner of application I suppose?

There are some ways of applying black eyeliner that just screams EMO etc... And often you don't see these styles mixed with another anyway.

 

[tlodg]

Sigh, I miss Australia.

 

[ClockworkSoldier]

Sigh, I miss Australia.

Hey, you will always call Australia home.

 

[tlodg]

Hey, you will always call Australia home.

I'm not Australian..only lived there for 3 years. I should never have left it.

 

[ClockworkSoldier]

Damn. Another lost reference .

You can always come back.

 

[tlodg]

Damn. Another lost reference .

You can always come back.

Hopefully I can..

 

[Lord Von Silly]

I know that there are minorities within society that have have claimed the colour black (goth, emo), but what are your views about wearing black? Why is it that every time I wear black I'm cast as goth? Can people who don't fit the stereotypes wear all black?

Those are not minorities they are silly youth subcultures. Stop getting hung up on what people think of you especially in petty little things like clothing. Its a shitty way to live.

 

[js992]

You're very vague on what you mean by black, there's a line distinguishing between black and goth black.

If you're just wearing something like a plain black shirt and black jeans i doubt there's much one could say. When you start wearing things like big black 'goth boots', like someone said...a cape... or something more out of the ordinary, then maybe some would start casting you as a goth.

But to be honest, no one really cares... wear what you want.

 

[pman]

black underwear implies that ur after sex if ur female but really, outer clothing can be any colour with no implications, If you only wear dark clotes I may think your prone to spilling crap on urself

 

[emiliieee]

I know that there are minorities within society that have have claimed the colour black (goth, emo), but what are your views about wearing black? Why is it that every time I wear black I'm cast as goth? Can people who don't fit the stereotypes wear all black?

LOL are you really pale

maybe theyre saying it as a joke like postnatal said.

and maybe you could. not wear black? i dunno

 

[artist91]

I know that there are minorities within society that have have claimed the colour black (goth, emo), but what are your views about wearing black? Why is it that every time I wear black I'm cast as goth? Can people who don't fit the stereotypes wear all black?

That's weird that people automatically assume you're a goth for wearing black. In New York you walk down the street and 99% of people will be wearing black. I think because Australia is such a sunny country people identify more with wearing bright colors. As long as you're not wearing eyeliner if you're a guy and leather-studded bracelets/belts or fishnets then I wouldn't assume you're a goth just because you're in black.