about pastel goth..

Let's start calling it harajuku goth. When you search up "harajuku goth"normally the style that the japanese follow as "goth" is VERY similar, if not almost the same to 2020-alt/pastel goth/pink goth/kawaii goth, (i also kinda follow more japanese-inspired outfits rather than just an edgy style, and it's obvious that it's greatly insipired by kawaiicore (which is japanese inspired) but just made dark).

Calling it harajuku goth will no longer be offensive to actual goths since harajuku goth just means tokyo-style goth, not pastel goth which comes off as "trad goth but pastel" even if it isn't (which is why goths and other alt people feel offended by this style which is also a valid point).

It does have gothic elements, but only elements. Which is another reason to why i think harajuku goth fits it better, because it's not goth but more like influenced by it, yk? I personall follow this style, it looks SO much like silly lil anime characters and idk how 90% of the kids with this style don't listen to japanese music XD but yeah, a suggestion i've had in mind :) 

(i never really saw this style as something western, it always looked like tokyo fashion for some reason to me)

If you're curious, im a pastel-style harajuku goth and kuro/pastel decora :D

EDIT; I identify as only Harajuku Goth now, and I came to understand the differences along the way of discovering my style, ty for informing though <3 I completely agree, my style has evolved to be more gothic (I love lace accessories, ‘creepy’ symbols, tradgoth-like makeup, longer skirts, fishnet accessories, uneven ripped/pointy cut accessories/clothing, laces like for ribbons or on gloves/boots/leg warmers, lots of black, spikes, chains, etc) but also keeping that harajuku pop style (lots of funky patterns like clothes or accessories that involve stripes/diamond/square shapes, kandi bracelets/other, neon/vibrant accessories, big jewelry, etc)

So yeah!