It's a fashion preference. And who says a goth or punk female can't be pretty or cute with the dark makeup and clothes? I'm a goth female myself, but I'm bisexual and I actually go for that look on girls. I'm much more attracted to goth females than I am to some regular looking girl. Actually stereotypical female styles are a turn off to me. I'm a college student and what the sorority girls wear is absolutely not attractive to me at all, but if I were to see a well put together goth chick, I'd be attracted. What it comes down to is that it's a matter of personal taste.