Where the Spooky Sweet style comes from
Pastel goth appeared online in the early 2010s, mixing goth's dark themes (skulls, bats, crosses) with the soft colours and cute shapes of kawaii fashion. The result is playful rather than scary.
Lavender and purple with black is its classic palette. Sweet details like bows, lace and hearts sit next to spooky ones like bats, spiders and moons, so the outfit always has a fun contrast.
Pastel goth outfit ideas: what to wear
- A purple or black dress with a cute or spooky detail.
- Makeup with a pastel or dark lip and a bold eye.
- Fun glasses, maybe heart- or bat-shaped.
- A bag shaped like a bat, coffin or ghost.
- Pigtails, twin buns or pastel-streaked hair.
- Jewellery mixing bats, moons, bows and hearts.
Where to wear it
- Halloween parties and spooky season.
- Alternative fashion meet-ups.
- Concerts and anime conventions.
- Fun days out with friends.
Styling tips
- Purple with black is the easiest cute-spooky palette.
- Pair every sweet detail with a spooky one, like a bow with bat earrings.
- Twin buns or pigtails add the cute side.
- A novelty bag is a great statement piece.
How to play Spooky Sweet and get 3 stars
Her wardrobe has 56 pieces in 7 tabs: makeup (8), earrings (8), necklaces (8), glasses (8), bags (8), hairstyles (8) and dresses (8).
- Read her request in the speech bubble: it tells you the occasion. Here: “I love bats AND bows. Can you mix sweet and spooky?”
- Open every tab and put something on from each one. The style meter gives 1 star at 35%, 2 stars at 70% and 3 stars when every tab is filled.
- Pick pieces in purple and black. The wardrobe marks the best matches with a heart, and they give her bonus hearts.
- Keep to one or two main colours, so the look goes together. White, black, grey, brown and gold accessories go with everything.
- Tap Done for her fashion show and your score. Your final look is saved as a photo in My Lookbook, where you can open it again to edit it.
Frequently asked questions
What is pastel goth?
A style that mixes goth themes, like bats and skulls, with pastel colours and cute shapes, so it looks playful rather than scary.
Which colours score best in Spooky Sweet?
Purple and black pieces score best for this look.
Can I wear pastel goth outside Halloween?
Yes. Pastel goth is a year-round style; Halloween is just its favourite holiday.