Dark Mori Checklist

The Dark Mori Checklist is a resource created by the now defunct blog Strega's Forest. It predated Strega fashion, and was an early inspiration for dark mori fashion.

## Checklist

### Style:

* Wants to look like a witch or a dark fairy from the woods.
* Likes to wear dark, dusty colors, but also jewel and earthy tones.
* All white outfits can be pretty for a ghostly look.
* Vintage clothes are a must.
* Antique, used, or ragged laces and silks.
* Flowers, leaves, feathers, or antlers make pretty headpieces.
* Natural stones, bones, taxidermy and silver jewelry is best.
* Leather accessories (belts, pouches, cuffs, corsets…)
* Anything fur related could work.
* Knitted items are good, and handmade is best.
* Layering is the key,
* Medieval, Victorian, Folklore and 1920’s inspirations.
* Ethnic clothes.
* Hats are big, quirky and always decorated.
* Floral patterns and animal prints.
* Might have some Lolita or Steampunk inspiration
* Helena Bonham Carter is a great style icon.
* Dramatic silent movie makeup, tribal paints or very natural looks works fine.
* Legwear is fun to experiment with. Wearing stripey socks can be used to create a witchy look.
* Can look flirtatious and seductive at times. Corsets are welcome for this look.
* Crushed velvet.
* Prefers dresses and skirts, the longer the better.
* Shawls, ponchos, and hoods.
* Laced up boots, pointy shoes, victorian heels, and clogs.
* Braided hair, messy curls, or dreads are good hairstyles.

### Lifestyle:

* Likes anything spooky or creepy.
* Collects oddities.
* Might be attracted by witchcraft and esoterism.
* Might tend to have a natural lifestyle.
* Believes in Fairies, and Spirits.
* Crafty girl.
* Has a familiar/pet, and most likely a cat or rats.
* A rather solitary girl, kind of an introvert.
* Might prefer Dark Music scenes, from traditional goth, ambient to Black Metal.
* Likes Tribal Fusion Dancing.
* Strangeness over prettiness.
* Loves books. Old bookstores are a favorite place.
* Somewhat rebellious, strong-willed and free-spirited, but still ladylike.
* Romantic and melancholic.
* Might have little quirks, or superstitions.
* Loves tea.
* Folklore, fairytales, legends, and myths from the North are favorites but might like Oriental cultures as well.
* Loves antiques.
* Thrifting is a favorite activity.
* Always thinks "warm and cozy."
* Might be a bit messy, but always with style.
* Might drink alcohol on occasions. Mead and spicy wines drunk in a horn, or strong alcohol in a pretty flask.
* Collects bottles and other glasses.
* Likes to take walks in the forest, after the rain, at dusk, or event at night.
* Preraphaelites, Arthur Rackham, William Bouguereau or Brian Froud are favorite artists.
* Sort of like Mori Kei x Antique Kei x Gothic x Naturalist Kei x Curio…

## References

1. ↑ "The Substyles Mini-Series: Dark Mori." idontknowmuchbutimlearning. August 20, 2019. Retrieved September 12, 2020 from https://idontknowmuchbutimlearning.blogspot.com/2019/08/the-substyles-mini-series-dark-mori.html
2. ↑ "The Dark Arts: Black Forest Mori." Milk Teeth. February 21, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2020 from http://x-milkteeth.blogspot.com/2012/02/dark-arts-black-forest-mori.html
3. ↑ "Style Inspiration: Black Forest Mori." Crow Faery Laura. March 4, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2020 from https://rosesandvellum.blogspot.com/2014/03/style-inspiration-black-forest-mori.html