The top dog in gothic clothing has to be the very popular Hot Topic chain,

found in almost any mall throughout the country.

At any given Hot Topic, consumers can find a full spectrum of very popular clothing lines. Gothic clothing usually involves baggy pants, shirts that make a real statement, and a wide variety of accessories targeted at the gothic clothing market. Hot Topic is easily found in almost any mall in America, and sports much the same inventory at most of its locations.

Hot Topic has a large stable of designer tees, usually emblazoned with popular band graphics and slogans. Best of all, Hot Topic has a large wall from which to choose the different theme shirts they have. The Hot Topic selection typically has a wide spectrum of graphic prints. Shirts with all kinds of slogans and pop culture references are typically available.

Spencer's Gifts is another popular outlet of gothic clothing. Although they typically only have a limited selection of tee shirts, Spencer's Gifts is a great place to discover new designs and a full range of gothic clothing accessories. Gothic clothing trends update a great deal, with Hot Topic and Spencers usually having a full selection of the latest designs. Spencers is a great place to find accessories as well, with many interesting designs available. Some of the best finds in Spencer's Gifts and Hot Topic are to be discovered near the back of the stores. This is where discounted items are normally made available with some great price cuts.

Discounted items in the back of both Hot Topic and Spencer's Gifts can account for some really great finds. Sometimes great items can remain on shelves too long, resulting in heavy discounts, or inventory needs to be cleared up for a new arrival. Whatever the reason, the items kept near the back are sometimes the cheapest, offering really great deals to consumers that are willing to take the time and look for these spectacular deals.

Gothic clothing tends to be relatively expensive when compared to items from retailers such as Hollister or American Eagle, but occasional discounts and online retailers can lower prices if you know where and when to look.