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sweetmisery

Location:
United States

I used to work in one of the busiest resturants in my very small town( 6,000 at best) and we had to look rather upscale so to keep my gothy look i just had black hair thats was up in some kind of up do, black pinnstriped pants and a 3/4 sleeve btton up shirt with my pentacle ( as my religion is wiccan) dark makup but tasteful and my nails done in black tips or flames or stars or somehting cool looking, i only got lip from my boss once but her own duaghter told her to shut it in my defense, my boss tried saying i was scaring the customers but they were just more interested in where i bought my cloths, lmao

Entry No: 44 | Posted: Sat Aug 16 2008, 1:50pm

Yarra

Location:
Germany

Graphics & Design. Great! Although you get in personal contact with customers, but some oddity is even expected ("creative"). From customers, co-workers, it even gets you a good job. You'll get away with long hair as a man, dyed hair in colors such as black, violets and reds, two or three facial piercings and - if clean and sharp looking - quite something in the clothing department.

Entry No: 43 | Posted: Fri Jun 27 2008, 10:39am

Gary

Location:
Germany

The US military is not known for fashion flexibility. Conformity to it's (military) protocols is a must. I am accepted as being a "Goth" by my fellow officers and enlisted under me. That acceptance is due to myself being proficient in warrior skill sets, serving in combat with them in Afghanistan, keeping a level of fitness and overall doing a good job (keep deadlines, work well with others and nip things in the bud). Of course what I do off hours is my time. Of course there is no other way of wearing the uniform other than the Army way. (or what branch of service you serve in). Ear rings for men a no no in uniform. Tatoos kept covered. During off hours you can do what you want. Always remember, you are a representative of the military and the USA. Those of us in the SOF environment can get away with allowances in haircuts as long it does not violate uniform protocols (unless your on a mission).

Entry No: 42 | Posted: Sat Apr 26 2008, 10:48pm

Annabellavampirella

Location:
United States

I just be myself and don't look for a reason to have a chip on my shoulder about my piercings or personal style. I try to gently be an example of the best I can be as an alternative business person. I travel in very different circles than the professions I now make money doing. I am 50 so it has been a long journey. But knowing that I can change a perception of us helps me keep control of myself when others lose their heads. It is an inspiration to be better than the judgementals.

Entry No: 41 | Posted: Mon May 12 2008, 4:23pm

Kels

Location:
United States

As a younger person dealing with working as a sales clerk, I've found that being neat and clean is useful when dressing more alternatively, and that having a smile and a good attitude does wonders for making a good impression. My hair has been a variety of colors, but because I try to keep it well dyed and cut, people are more interested than bothered by it. When I do wear all blackor dark colors, I try to avoid looking grungy or dirty because being dressed classily in black or dark colors seems to be entirely acceptable. I do have my brighter days to, fitting my mood. Being charming and polite does seem to do wonders, and makes makes people rethink their assumptions.

Entry No: 40 | Posted: Tue Mar 4 2008, 11:23pm

Ladonna

Location:
Greece

I work as an investment advisor, at a bank. I avoid intense eyeliner but I never liked heavy make up on my face anyway (it makes my face feel a bit like plastic, so I just like seeing it on others ;p ). There is no way I could wear all black in a job like this but there are semi-gothic clothes and jewelery one can wear without being offensive to the customer's eye. You just have to be selective. Let me also insist that white can also fit in a nice and goth attire and is also a colour prefered in the branch (being also the colour denoting frankness).

Entry No: 39 | Posted: Sat Dec 8 2007, 11:48am

Onthethruway

Location:
United States

I'm very lucky that I work in an extremely relaxed enviornment. I actually get away with black nail polish and I'm the office receptionist. I'm also older (46). My attire is more skater girl than goth (yes at 46, I skateboard!). But I incorporate Gothic elements into my wardrobe. I don't wear goth makeup except for the nails and I try not to wear anything too offensive. I'm actually used to wearing real business attire, so if I have to change, it's no big deal. I'm fairly new here too. It should be interesting to see the reaction to my summer attire.

Entry No: 38 | Posted: Fri Feb 1 2008, 9:30pm

Soren

Location:
Belgium

I am presently a student Accountancy in Belgium.

I have a clothing style that is very much based on the conservative business clothing: a black suit (sometimes with pinstripe), a black or white dress shirt, a black or white neck tie and the traditional black dress shoes. Sometimes I wear black skull-socks underneath my suit and I wear have a silver (snake-formed) ring. Underneath my dress shirt, I mostly wear a band T-shirt and crucifix (I am Roman-Catholic).

Outside, I mostly wear black cotton or leather gloves and in winter a long dark grey woolen coat. In summer I wear sunglasses often, coz sunlight gives me a headache.

Most people say I am very decent but conservative dressed and who does not know me from the gothic scène, don’t link me to it as well.

Most of my clothing ideas I get from Chris Pohl, the German Blutengel front man. Typical industrial clothing, including latex wear and lots of metal chains are of course not done.

I just can say: Gothic and Accountancy business good pretty well together, as long as you do it classic, and in the details.

Entry No: 37 | Posted: Sat Feb 23 2008, 2:11am

Nikk

Location:
United Kingdom

I work in admin for a prison, and I've found that I've been encouraged to express my individuality..
The prison service plasters statements on the walls that encourage diversity and discrimination towards any person is dealt with severely..
I think most people view the prison service as being an insitution of uniformed staff.. but it's not the case - yes officers wear uniforms but the admin staff can wear anything as long as it's decent - I've turned up in band t-shirts and jeans and nobody even batted an eye!
As long as you don't wear any shirts with offensive slogans and you don't go in half naked.. Anything is welcome!

Entry No: 36 | Posted: Sat Nov 17 2007, 6:57pm

kat

Location:
Canada

My last job was at a higher end home furnishing store as a sales girl. I found that working in a field where you are allowed to be *creative* gives you a bit more room for personal expression. People seemed to think that the more "cutting edge" you were the more reliable your opinion was. I ditched heavy eyeliner and kept the fishnets at home, but black blazers, velvet skirts, silk red blouses and my collection of black cross necklaces were my staples at work. I even wore my red patent Doc Martins almost all through my pregnancy at work with not one eybrow raised. I think it took abotu six months before my darker side was fully revealed to my co-workers, but by then I was accepted and liked.

Entry No: 35 | Posted: Wed Oct 24 2007, 1:51am