TIKTOK TREND: CORPORATE GOTH
Looking alternative in the workplace can be a challenge, but there are some very simple ways of keeping corporate without sacrificing your individuality.
However, it is important to note that this won't apply to everyone- every workplace is different and will have different sets of rules. But, what we generally all have on our side is the goth colour palette is widely accepted as the office norm- black, white and grey can be found in most people's office wardrobe, so the question is, how can we inject some personality into our look?
Step one here is to get the basics right- simple shirts, skirts and trousers can all be elevated to achieve a more gothic look.
Take a standard black top and trousers- something most people have for work. Pop on a pair of small platform boots and a chunky belt. The combination of the boots and the belt push this look to a more alternative vibe. To accentuate this even further, you can add a black pinstripe blazer (especially useful if you need to cover tatted arms). Pointed boots are a staple in most goth wardrobes because of the witchy feel they have, and with a pair of smart trousers or even a midi skirt, they can keep the gothic look without pushing the corporate boundary too far. A black tote bag allows you to bring everything you need, in keeping with your workplace! This is a more typically ‘feminine look, but could easily be adapted for more of an androgynous or masc look.
Chunkier jewellery, or leaning towards darker metals can throw off the feminine aspect, or it can be achieved by adding a vest or a waistcoat. That could match the blazer or even be a way of adding detail or colour- a black shirt with something like a red vest looks incredibly smart, and never fails to draw attention and make a statement. You could add a matching tie, or even leave the top button undone, for a slightly more casual look.
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This was written to be assessed as part of my Journalism course. This was in Semester 2 of Level 6 and was for the Undergraduate Major Project, where I created a (primarily) music magazine, aimed at Gen Z. Below is the page design for this article.
