Corporate Goth
I thought this cartoon did a good job describing what a Corpgoth is, basically. I thought the artist did it well. I believe that it is possible to be a corpgoth in the masses of office workers in the world of work. It is possible to conform the dress code without going over the line. As long as you have a pair of well groomed suits, one in plain black and another in pinstripe, you’re all set. As a corpgoth myself, I found it extremely gratifying that I could pretty much get away with anything I wear, including bits of metal, corsetry, and jewelry. Since I work in an area where it is pretty fashion forward, it is so easy to dress up and not have anyone take a double glance at what I wear. I basically wear black everyday but I also dress up in pink, white, red and purple since I like a scatter of color. I don’t want to come across as gloomy and dark although I love to smile often. But I think it depends on what kind of job you do because not all jobs allow flexibility of clothing. Before you consider a job, always check with the Human Resources for dress code as well as check other workers’ outfits. It helps to see where you will fit in. Good news — whether you’re able to dress as corpgoth or not — it’s just between 6 to 8 hours a day where you have to conform to the company’s dress code. On this last note, I love being a corpgoth. It helps to have a mundane job you enjoy most of the time and pay for the decadent things you desire.
aerynna du noir, an aspiring thirtysomething writer who lives in southern california. appreciates darker side of literature, art, and fashion with proclivity towards gothic aesthetics.