Kelly Osbourne, Alexa Chung and Kate Moss live in theirs and team them with baby doll frocks, skinny jeans or little black dresses.
And the great news is that they are one of autumn’s must-have items, so buy now – and wear all winter.
Here ERICA DAVIES shows how to get three looks from this fantastic gothic tuxedo jacket, £160, from All Saints.
Pictures: DAN KENNEDY
Hair & Make-up: ALLI SCOTT
Gothic princess: Lace skirt, worn as dress, £25, New Look; heels, £70, Aldo; belt, £8, New Look; hat, £12.99, H&M
Indie chick: Prom dress, £12, and shoes, £12, both Primark; socks, £5.95, Jonathan Aston at mytights.com
Casual queen: Jeans, £35, Topshop; white T-shirt, £12, M&S; silver trainers, £70, Nanny State at Drshoes.co.uk; belt, £8, New Look