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Your Guide to Southern Gothic Aesthetic
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items Something about the south (of the US) just captivates me. From the moment I first read “In the Garden of Good and Evil”- I was hooked. As a Wisconsite I certainly am no expert but that doesn't mean we can't all appreciate a warm breeze, a moss covere...
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What to Wear
What to Watch, Listen to and Read
Where to Go!
What to Wear
Selkie does an excellent job of dramatic, flowing silhouttes. The shorter version might be best for the southern heat but what do I know!
The Ivory Choose Your Own Adventure Dress
This is insanely beautiful. The flowy bottom- the corset. I wish I had somewhere to wear it!
UO Perfectly Victorian Lace Trim Corset Midi Dress
It kind of reminds me of Picnic at Hanging Rock (if you know, you know). But something about it speaks to me
The Ivory Antique Chemise Gown
This is a modern collection of Gunne Sax, but Gunne Sax in general just nails in my opinion. If you can find the old vintage Edwardian style- thats exactly what I'm thinking
GUNNE SAX for ModCloth Josephina Bell Sleeve Dress - Limited Edition
A subtle take on the visuals- but dark colors, flowy sleeves? It hits the mark
Satin Ruffle Tie-Front Top | Old Navy
It kind of feels Stevie Knicks in a way. Or at the least Misty from AHS would have work this
Reclaimed Vintage button down midi day dress with ruffles in black delicate floral print | ASOS
I know dark colors is somewhat the expected thing but I cant also help loving white
Woven V-neck Lace Panel A-line Cami Midi Dress For Daily Casual Date
This. Skirt. is insanely beautiful!!!!
Arissa Floral Embroidered Maxi Skirt in Ivory & Nude | Altar'd State
What to Watch, Listen to and Read
This is what inspired me to make this list- I watched the movie and then immediately went and read the book
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) - IMDb
One of my favorite movies of all time. Its a comfort movie for me. The whimsicla world building and hello- Ewan McGregor!
Big Fish (2003) - IMDb
A sound so bluesey, you'll nearly wish you were never born
R.L. Burnside (Feat. Lyrics Born) - Goin' Down South (Official Audio)
If you only watch movie from the 21st century- you're really missing out on a lot of classes
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) - IMDb
Southern Gothic is more than just flowy dresses and sweet tea- its deep trauma. This book is also more than just your highschool English homework assignment. Read it again as an adult you wont regret it
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) - IMDb
And you know what? While you're at it, you might as well hunt down a copy of Walk the Line and rewatch that too
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues (Official Audio) - YouTube
The best movie of 2025 in my opinion. Seriously, if you haven't watched it yet, drop everything now and get to it!!1
Sinners (2025) - IMDb
If you like the movie you should also consider reading the book. Some of the parts drag on a bit, I can't lie, but its great too.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Not all of the AHS seasons hold up- but this one, set in New Orleans and including a Stevie Nicks obsessed witch- DOES
American Horror Story: Coven | FX Networks
I just never quite get sick of this song. Any of Tyler Childer's work really
Tyler Childers - Way of the Triune God (Jubilee Version) (Lyric Video)
Where to Go!
Savannah in general just epitomizes exactly what I picture in my mind when I think of Southern Gothic
Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour
Savannah in general is also a really easy day trip from Hilton Head or other spots in the south!
Order an Official Destination Guide | VisitSavannah.com
I actually made a wholeee benable list last a bit ago about South Carolina specifically- but it does talk about the low country quite a bit!
Planning the Perfect South Carolina Roadtrip
I have been to New Orleans a countless amount of times- sometimes 3x in a single year. So thats to say- I love it
New Orleans: French Quarter Food History Walking Tour
This region of South Carolina is known as the low country. And you can't go without attending a low country boil!
Lowcountry Boil Sunset Cruise