#corpgoth

[datamodel-of-disaster]

Status: Bad Brain Day, Good Face Day

If there's one thing I can credit these silly outfit posts with it's me getting less dysphoric about my face. Doesn't always work, but... I guess I don't hate what it looks like so much anymore. Glittery eyeshadow helps? xD

Outfit:

Shirt: vintage, no brand

Vest: vintage, no brand

Culottes: Fanplusfriend

Shoes: Pleaser SKY-1020s (I love these shoes, I can't help it, they are a wardrobe essential to me)

Socks: Macahel Ankh Overknee Socks. I got them at a goth market but apparently they sell them at rastafari shops?

Jewelry: mix of Ask&Embla, Body Art Jewelry, antique rings and thrifted costume chains.

Makeup:

I don't think anyone cares about this, but... Eyeshadow is a mix of Killstar Coven Apothecary of Colour palette, Rude Cosmetics Mean Girl Blackjack palette, and Wet n' Wild glitter eyeshadow in shade Bleached. Eyelure lashes and Maybelline SuperStay Matte lipstick in Soloist.

[gothiccharmschool]

Hey Auntie,

I've been in a corporate office job with a very strict dress code (think suits, no colored hair, minimal accessories) for a while. I like my job, but other than small things like my pearl skull earrings and my band posters on my cubicle walls, I'm feeling bummed out that I can't really rock my usual goth stuff at work. Do you have any resources/info on small ways to incorporate goth stuff into your work wardrobe? I'm looking for ideas to make things feel a little more me instead of a costume.

Wellllll, here's this article I wrote about CorpGoth.

For a job with a really strict dress code, my immediate suggestions are:

It's easier to fold romantigoth styles into corpgoth. Ruffled blouses in black or dark jewel tones, slightly fuller skirts with a decorative ruffle or lace trim, and jackets or blazers with interesting silhouettes. (Scarlet Darkness has some items that would work for strict corporate wear.)

(I realize I am assuming you're femme -presenting. I apologize if you're not.)

As much as I realize shopping at Amazon or Shien is Not Great (ugh, the rise of fast fashion, I will not rant), if you comb through the sites you can find some interesting suit jackets that are not just, how do I put this, lawyer corporate drone -wear.

Accessories! I know you said minimal accessories, but maybe a men's dress shirt with a subtly gothy necktie would help sooth your spooky soul. Cufflinks. Stickpins. Gothy socks or tights.

I'm sorry your work wardrobe makes you feel less yourself. I hope some of my suggestions help.

[lavieengoth]

[banshee1980]

[thefearofcod]

Look at my new hat!! I’m now exactly as cool as my babybat self wanted to be as a grownup!

[thelovers-thedreamers-and-me]

had to dress up a bit for a school event today, and boy howdy do I ever love this blazer and these shoes

[35mmdigitalfilm]

Some dress experiments. Very promising

[theblogginggoth]

Suited, booted and electrocuted #CorpGoth #Infest #suits #goth (at Infest Festival)