As much as we would love to spend our days reading, watching horror films, drinking coffee and listening to music, this wretched world means we must go to work.
Depending on where you work, you might find yourself confined to a uniform or a dress code, meaning your regular goth get-up might not fly in the office.
Fortunately, help is at hand. The question “can you be goth at work?” is answered with yes! You might just need to be a little clever about it.
What is a corporate goth?
The corporate goth is anyone who loves alternative fashion and lifestyle but has to alter their clothing to fit into the workplace. Once upon a time, this might have meant dressing in boring outfits that completely disguise your goth side. Fortunately, recognising this dilemma, the corporate goth trend has been born.
If there’s one good thing about office dress codes, no matter how strict, it is that black is a generally acceptable colour. Which is a great starting point for every goth.
Building a work-appropriate outfit that still feels like you is perfectly possible, and we’re going to show you how!
Corporate goth style
Traditional workwear items like shirts, trousers and dresses are really easy to give a gothic twist to, so you’ll never look boring at work! Plus, accessories are the perfect way to incorporate your alternative style into your work fits. Jewellery, hair accessories and bags can add to the corporate goth aesthetic and help you feel more like yourself without going OTT.
Corporate goth outfits
Looking for corporate goth fashion inspo? We’ve got you!
Outfit 1: Smart yet spooky.
This corporate goth get-up is perfect for looking smart in the office. Leggings keep you comfortable, while the shirt dress is perfect for looking professional while maintaining a goth vibe. The celestial print adds a witchy touch without being too over the top.
The earrings match perfectly with the dress to tie the look together, while the bag and shoes bring an extra edge.
Shop the Urban Classic Leggings
Shop the Alchemy Gothic Earrings
Outfit 2: Casual corporate goth
Perfect for spring and summer, this outfit will have you looking and feeling cool. The classic midi dress is comfortable and office-suitable, and the cardigan offers an extra layer on chillier days. The backpack has a subtle chain detail and has plenty of room for a laptop, lunch and all your work essentials. The chunky platform shoes bring an edgy finishing touch to this look.
Outfit 3: Corporate goth menswear
If menswear is more your thing, you can still put together a corporate goth fit. The flannel shirt looks great alone or layered over a t-shirt for a more casual look. The trousers bring an industrial edge to the look with the D-ring detail. If you’re working with a stricter dress code, these can be swapped for plain black jeans or trousers. Chunky creepers bring the look together; the bag is the ideal finishing touch.
Shop the Banned Apparel Backpack
Desk decor for the corporate goth
If you’re still feeling the need for some goth goodness in the office, why not add some spooky decor to your desk?
Shop the Sourpuss Clothing Pouch
Shop the Attitude Clothing Notebook
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