User blog comment:Mmpratt99 deviantart/A Question About the 80's/@comment-25052433-20160315045615

Back in the 80's and very early 90's, most of the gothic/metal kids shopped at either indie stores that catered to such fashions, or they did thrift shops and would alter their own clothing. Record stores also occassionally sold clothing, and I think Spencer's has been around for ever selling alternative clothing.

Hope that helps.