I work in an office now, a far cry from the hippie-esque computer retail place I used to work, and I often wear black all the time. I've been slowly starting to wear my gothier accessories, I find that slow is a good way to bring it on if you have to work there all the time. they're kinda accepting that way. (note the kinda - still freaks out the more normal of the normals)

Glad that you got such great comments on your outfit!

Hmm as a chef in my day to day grind???
just the pink hair ya know, that's about all I can get away with... kinda like a uniform oh wait I do have to wear a uniform...remember your little freedoms people... ;) Shah

I work in a museum. Fortunately, I work in the basement with the records, so I can get away with a lot more than I would if I were trying to raise money. Still, people love it when I wear my Victorian-inspired clothing and my big stompy boots. I think they like seeing someone get away with something a little bit different...

i love the way a lot of places will have dress codes that almost endorse goth clothing. I worked at a place where the dress code was no t-shirts, no jeans, and no tennis shoes.. so i took it as far as it could go boots corsets button up shirts hahahaha. as long as it wasn't revieling sp? they couldn't really say anything. of course it was a temporary situation and i was not looking to get promoted.

It's so amazing to me how "normal" people respect me when I choose to be myself. I love it! My boyfriend has to wear a suit to work, so he's usually in a velvet blazer, black shirt, red/purple/black/etc. tie, and his awesome italian shoes. People love the way he dresses!

Good for you. My partner and I have chosen to maintain our Gothic look but to adapt it somewhat to corporate America, and with a Goth's natural creativity and expressiveness, it is possible. I work as dept. chair at a technical college, so my black suits fit right in. . . sometimes I get stares from odd boots or long flowing skirts here in Central Arkansas. My guy wears the black suit, black tie, black shoes and gets similar remarks as the one you mentioned. But, I've found if I'm not violating corporate dress code, and I do great work, then what can they say? I'm usually the best dressed person on campus (lol).

~Ravyn

The other day, I was wearing a black (with tiny grey stripes) button-down with a black tie as well, I've been complimented by my boss on how well dressed I was...it was freaky to see a suburban guy in his fifties say that...