Born in the '80s, the Goth movement is a relatively young but powerful sub-culture! Rooted in the attitude of "breaking the mold", Gothic culture stands for challenging societal norms and throwing out all ideas of organization, order, and expectation.

Although there are many amazing elements of the Gothic sub-culture that feed off of each other, here at Atomic Jane we're especially fond of all that is Gothic fashion! Gothic fashion has a beautiful mystery to it, the haunting, verging on morbid, dark tones and the inspiring mix of Victorian and Punk stylistic influences.

Because we're so entranced by this fashion genre, we want to give you a little more context as to how this subculture came to be and showcase some to-die-for items from our inventory that are undoubtedly Gothic fashion staples!

WHAT EXACTLY IS GOTHIC FASHION?

As most sub-cultures begin, Goth culture can really be traced to the music scene and the introduction of Goth Rock during the Post-Punk era in England. Goth Rock was dark and disturbing, yet somehow ethereal, and really played on people's desire for individuality and revolution. As this genre started to gain traction, it moved further and further away from the Post-Punk scene and enjoyed its own devoted following, allowing the movement to catch fire not only in England but all over the world! 

Bauhaus, the widely considered first Goth Rock group

It didn't take long for Goth culture to expand beyond music and into all of the other facets of sub-culture, and quickly became a movement including art, films, and fashion. The underlying tones of the Gothic subculture are its dark aesthetic, mixed with influences from the 1800's, and never lacking in mystery and complexity.

These tones can be seen clearly in all of the elements that make Gothic fashion what it is! The Gothic aesthetic revolves around dark clothing, hair, and makeup, starkly contrasted by the paleness of skin, and materials and fashion staples reminiscent of the Victorian age.

At Atomic Jane, we have so many beautiful pieces that pay tribute to Gothic fashion and they are incredible staples to have when building a Goth-influenced collection! We have chosen a couple of items that represent some of the major elements in Gothic women's fashion: corsets, dresses, and skirts.

Sit back and enjoy the ride as we dive in and take a look at these beautiful pieces! Click on any of the items below to be taken to their individual purchase pages on our website. 

Feast your eyes on our Atomic Steel Boned Black Gothic Collared Corset! You'll be tough as nails and hauntingly beautiful while rocking this piece, the strong and sexy leather and metal details contrasted with the soft femininity of the sweetheart neckline and super-feminine shape. This piece perfectly embodies Gothic fashion in its darkness and beauty!

This piece can be your Gothic dream for only $89 in sizes S-6XL, and is also available on our website in purple and black as well as red and black!

Meet our Atomic Purple and Black Gothic Rose Overbust Corset! This shade of purple is so stunningly beautiful and the black floral embroidery paired with the lace trim and feminine details are absolutely to-die-for. What really makes this the Gothic fashion wonder that it is, is the black Gothic rose, a detail that makes this the perfect item for your Goth-inspired wardrobe.

Make this yours for only $45 in sizes S-2XL and be sure check it out on our website, also in gray and black!

This one takes our breath away! This is our Steampunk Corset & Skirt Set and everything about it makes our mouths water. Where do we even start on these details? Everything from the strong buckles, the amazing lines, and the beautiful satin and faux leather fabrics makes this an incredible combination of haunting and sexy.

How sweet is this? Take a look at our Steampunk Vintage Corset & Skirt Set! Spicing is up with some patterned color, this set has all of the soft and hard elements that make Goth-inspired clothing so incredibly beautiful!

Make this beauty yours for $89 in sizes S-6XL!

THE GOTHIC SKIRT

Are you a fan of the Corset & Skirt Set featured above? Then you'll love our Atomic Black Satin Tiered Lace Skirt! This skirt is strong and beautiful enough to fly solo, allowing you to pair it with your favorite corset or your favorite Goth-inspired top in order for you to really complete a beautiful Gothic fashion look.

We can't get enough of this black floral lace overlay and the hi-lo hemline tiered design is so sexy and feminine! Add this Gothic fashion staple to your closet for only $49 in sizes S-6XL!

Last but definitely not least, here is our Atomic Steampunk Black Gypsy Lace Skirt! We're obsessed with the unique combination of details here, the bronze buckles and lace and polyamide hemline giving it a dark but feminine feel. Pair this with a contrasting corset top in leather and your bold look will be complete!

Add this staple to your wardrobe for $49 in sizes S-2XL!

WHAT'S NEXT?

Feeling inspired by these hauntingly beautiful pieces? There is plenty more where that came from over on our website, www.atomicjaneclothing.com! We love everything about Gothic fashion and its ability to allow women to express their own unique and individual style, pushing against the mold that we are so often pressured to fit into!

Gothic fashion is mysterious, haunting, and so completely empowering and we can't wait for you to find the perfect pieces for you to really complete your Gothic fashion wardrobe.

As always, please feel free to contact us with any comments or questions at support@atomicjaneclothing.com. We love to hear from you!

Until next time, happy shopping Atomic Babes!

If you love 1950's fashion as much as we do, you're familiar with that warm, happy feeling you get whenever you think of the bright patterns, feminine silhouettes, and scenes of drive-in movies and diners of that special decade.

We're so incredibly in love with 1950's fashion here at Atomic Jane, made clear through our extensive selection of beautiful 1950's dresses and skirts!

Because we hold these pieces so dear, we want to feature them in a special way for all of you vixens to see just how much fun you can have with 1950's fashion.

Throughout this week's post, we'll go through a brief overview of what makes 1950's fashion so special and give you a peek at how an Atomic Babe would style a few of our favorite pieces!

Let's not waste any more time and get right to it!

1950'S FASHION BASICS

A notable characteristic about this decade of fashion is its roots in conformity. In this post-war time of economic boom and deep focus on "Keeping Up With The Jones's", there was not much stray from the shape of the clothing for women during this time period and the hourglass figure completely ruled fashion.

Where women were really able to express themselves was within the bright, beautiful colors and patterns of their clothing, as well as the bold accessories and makeup of the time.

This being said, we can easily break down 1950's fashion into three steps:

1. The Dress/The Skirt
2. The Accessories
3. The Makeup

Although we'll highlight multiple different styles of dresses and skirts that were so signature to 1950's fashion, these pieces have one very important thing in common: they are smart, clean, and accentuated the hourglass figure in the most incredibly flattering way.

The accessories popular to the time followed suit in their crisp appearance, and more often than not, perfectly matched the main color, namely the dress or the skirt. Women were ultra-feminine and ultra-put together, never failing to complete the outfit to the highest degree!

When it came to makeup, the lips were the star of the 1950's! Lipstick, lipstick, lipstick was the name of the game. Although red lips were center stage, Audrey Hepburn's declared love of pink played a part in popularizing shades of pink and peach throughout these years. Who knew?

1950'S FASHION: STYLED FOR EVERY OCCASION

Now that you have a solid foundation of the basic components of 1950's fashion, it's time to run through a few of our absolute favorite 1950's inspired dresses and skirts at Atomic Jane!

We have a plethora, and I really mean a plethora, of beautiful dresses and skirts to choose from, perfect for any and all occasions.

Because these pieces are so versatile, it can be a task to figure out just when and where to wear them (and how!).

Have no fear ladies, we took it upon ourselves to choose some of our favorite pieces and accessorize them specific to each occasion.

There's a lot of room for creativity and interpretation here, so take this as a dash of inspiration to make any of these beautiful 1950's pieces your own. Click on any of the sets below to go to their individual purchase pages on our website!

Let's go!

The Pleated Skirt

Say hello to our Atomic Red Rose Rockabilly Skirt! The pleated skirt was one of the most popular styles of the decade, and this beautiful rose pattern makes it more feminine than we can put into words.

Perfect for a date night at the diner, we've paired this beauty with a simple black collared top, beautiful little bow kitten heels, and a matching black clutch. All you need is your bright red rose lipstick and you're ready for a night you'll never forget!

Make this 1950's inspired skirt the newest member of your closet for $45 in sizes S-2XL!

The Cocktail Dress

This is our too-sweet-for-words Atomic 1950's Sunflower Sleeveless Cocktail Dress With Belt! How perfect is this for those hot summer days (or nights)? We've paired this sunny 1950's dress with a matching yellow clutch and strappy kitten heel, finishing the look with that bright red lipstick so popular throughout the decade.

Find this beauty on our website for only $55, in sizes S-2XL!

The Poodle Skirt

How sweet is this look? One of the most classic fashion pieces of the 1950's, the poodle skirt is beyond adorable. Feast your eyes on our Atomic Black Rockabilly Skirt with Pink Poodle!

We've paired it here with this beautiful cream top and kitten heel, adding a fun, fluffy accessory to take that sweetness to the next level. Top the look off with this stunning bright pink lip and you'll be ready to dance the night away!

This gorgeous skirt is $55 and comes in sizes S-2XL!

The Casual Swing Dress

Lastly, we're featuring our Atomic Vintage Polka Dot Bow Casual Swing Dress With Belt. This style was wildly popular for more casual occasions throughout the decade, and we've taken wonderful inspiration here from one of our favorite 1950's fashion movies, Grease!

For a more turned down, but still incredibly clean and classic look, we've styled this 1950's dress with beautiful two-toned oxfords, a lovely peach neck scarf, and (again) a classic red lip! We just can't get enough of this look and the ladies of the day couldn't either.

Make this stunning piece yours for only $59, in sizes S-4XL!

YOUR TURN!

Our time has come to a close, ladies!

Now that you've got the basics and you know the three steps of building a 1950's inspired outfit, it's time to make these your own! You have sooooo many options! And that's a good thing:)

We have many more dresses and skirts where these came from, so be sure to head over to our website, www.atomicjaneclothing.com, to continue exploring your options.

With our extensive Rockabilly selections, you'll be sure to find the perfect look. We can't wait to see what what you come up with!

As always, please reach out to us with any comments or questions at support@atomicjaneclothing.com. We love to hear from our vixens!

Until next time, happy shopping Atomic Babes!

1. Skull Corsets. First thing's first - we love a good skull corset. Corsets are so incredibly chic and romantic as it is, and adding this darker element makes them even more of a statement. There are many different directions these can go in, so we've selected a few different styles in order to show you a number of possibilities!

Take a look at our Atomic Green Faux Leather Gothic Skulls Overbust Corset! We love this adorable skull print stamped across the entire bodice and the (incredibly flattering) black trim for added detail.

Click on the image above to be taken to its purchase page on our website, available for only $49 in sizes S-2XL!

2. Skull Dresses. We love the juxtaposition of the femininity of a dress and the toughness of a skull and the bold fashion statement that it makes.

There're many different routes to go here from the super-feminine to the darker and tougher, and we've selected just a few of the beautiful options from our selection below:

How amazing is this Atomic Red Candy Skull Dress with Cap Sleeves? This vintage-inspired swing dress has so many feminine elements from the A-line skirt to the super-sweet sweetheart neckline. 

The candy skulls pattern makes this dress so incredibly irresistible!

Make this retro look yours for only $55 in S-4XL by clicking on the image above!

Going a bit darker, our Atomic Black Skulls Steel Boned Corset Dress is so incredibly sexy. The skull pattern paired with the metal front clasps on the bodice are tough while the black satin skirt gives it a more gothic yet feminine-inspired feel.

If you love this look, check it out up close by clicking on the image. It's $89.00 and available in sizes Small through 4XL!

How sweet and fun is our Atomic Black Linked Floral and Skulls Swing Dress? We love the bright pop of pink here up against the black dress and can't get enough of this A-line form-fitted bodice and the over the shoulder straps for best support and fit.

This look is sweet and tough at the same time, a combination that is irresistibly sexy.

Make this fun retro look yours for only $55 in sizes S-2XL by clicking on the image above to be taken to its purchase page on our website! Check it out:)

3. Skull Accessories. Now that you've gotten familiar with some types of skull clothing, it's time to dive into the world of skull accessories! The possibilities are virtually endless here, but we've gone ahead and chosen 3 of our favorite types of skull accessories for you to take a look at below!

How gorgeous is our Atomic Gold Pirate Skull Necklace? There are so many beautiful details, requiring more than a glance to really appreciate everything that is going on here.

This skull statement piece is so incredibly chic, adding a pop of toughness to any outfit you choose to pair it with!

We carry this piece for only $35 on our website, also available in silver! Click on the image above to be taken to its purchase page for a closer look.

Let's take a moment to really appreciate our Atomic Golden Winged Skull and Rivets Bra! This piece is so incredibly strong and stunning, with the skull embellishment at the center of all of the beautiful gold details. You'll feel like an absolute Skull goddess in this one!

Click on the image above to purchase this beautiful piece for only $35, available in sizes S-2XL!

Last but certainly not least, we love a skull-printed legging! Our Atomic Day of the Dead Colorful Skull Leggings bring all the fun with their exciting pops of color and intricate skull pattern.

Pair with boots as shown above or some super statement heels for a more feminine look. You're sure to be noticed in these!

If you're intrigued with these, check it out closer for more details by clicking on the product image. They're only $29!

What's Next? 

Although we've featured a varied amount of our skull clothing and accessories above, there's a lot more to explore over on our website, Atomic Jane Clothing!

We hope we've inspired you to add a few more of these statement pieces to your wardrobe and really have fun with this incredibly popular trend in fashion.

Please feel free to reach out to us at support@atomicjaneclothing.com for any comments or questions regarding this post or anything in general! We look forward to hearing from you.

Until next time, Happy shopping Atomic Fans!

We all love the drama and romance of the Rockabilly aesthetic and the look would never be complete without the perfect Rockabilly hairstyle to top it off!

Although those gorgeous victory rolls and bouncy curls can look intimidating, we're here to assure you that they are all very much attainable.

For your viewing pleasure, we have gathered our Top 5 Favorite Rockabilly Hairstyles for you to try right now, suited for all different kinds of hair types.

We hope this inspires you to complete your Rockabilly look with a Rockabilly hairstyle that is perfectly suited to you!

Let's go!  

 1. Rockabilly Hairstyle With Bandana

We're starting off strong with this adorable Rockabilly Updo with bandana tutorial from the beautiful Melissa Merk! 

Bandanas are such a staple in Rockabilly hairstyles and we love the way that Melissa has styled hers.

This look is so achievable for everyday wear and by watching this video you can really make this hairstyle yours and channel your own inner Pin Up girl!

2. Rockabilly Hairstyle For Long Hair

Check out this beautiful Rockabilly hairstyle tutorial for long hair! One of our favorite ladies, Cherry Dollface, gives us the how-to on this Dita Von Tease inspired high bun, perfect for long hair.

We absolutely love this fun and playful look and think it's a must-try for all of our Rockabilly-loving fans!

3. Rockabilly Hairstyle For Curly Hair

For our naturally curled cuties, we can't get enough of this sassy and sexy Rockabilly Updo by the super beautiful CaribBeauty!

Check out this tutorial for her step-by-step process of achieving this romantic look.

4. Rockabilly Hairstyle With Bangs

And who, here, loves the Rockabilly hairstyle with bangs? Well, we do too!

This tutorial from Loepsie is a Rockabilly hairstyle dream and we think that the bangs give it that last, perfect touch. 

These victory rolls frame the face so beautifully and give it that distinctly Rockabilly flair. Check out this video and find out how to really make this hairstyle your own!

5. Rockabilly Hairstyle For Short Hair

This one's for our short haired ladies! We love this video tutorial from Kandy K, showing us how to get the perfect Pinup Pin Curl with short, voluminous locks.

This look is such a good go-to for quick, Rockabilly glamour, and best of all, can be completed in a matter of minutes. It doesn't get much better than that!

Completing The Look

Now that you've attained the absolute perfect Rockabilly hairstyle for your hair type, time to choose the perfect dress!

Here at Atomic Jane, we are absolutely in love with the Rockabilly aesthetic and have so many amazing Rockabilly, Retro, Pin Up dresses for you to check out!

For even more Rockabilly Fashion inspiration, head over to another one of our blog posts where we explore the origins and the essence of Rockabilly Fashion!

We hope you've enjoyed this little round-up of hairstyles, and as always, feel free to message us at support@atomicjaneclothing.com for any comments or questions:) 

Until next time, Atomic Fans!