/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

[Anonymous No.7184272]

I'm entering the work force soon, and I want to tailor my lolita pieces so they are work appropriate and low key. Can we have a coordinate thread for work appropriate loli? Obviously some employment won't be as open minded as others, so I'd be interested in seeing what you seagulls where to work (if you can) and what coordinates you would create for a work environment. Here's one I threw together rather quickly. I wanted to add accessories but was worried about overdoing it. Advice? Have you ever worn lolita to work?

[Anonymous No.7184281]

Lolita is never work appropriate.

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[Anonymous No.7184287]

What job are you getting

[Anonymous No.7184289]

>>7184272

Seconding since I'm trying to now gear my wardrobe more towards a toned down approach appropriate for work. Unfortunately I'd only be dumping fanny rosie so other examples would be awesome as well.

[Anonymous No.7184293]

>>7184289

[Anonymous No.7184302]

>>7184293

[Anonymous No.7184306]

>>7184302

[Anonymous No.7184313]

>>7184306

I should mention I'm going more for business/professional casual more than anything, and even then I think it's a bit much for my tastes. Not too many of these outfits are probably suitable for a setting where you're expected to dress extremely smartly, like a job interview.

[Anonymous No.7184316]

>>7184287
I'll be applying for a library assistant position. I'm leaning more towards grays and browns and a-ligned skirts.

This isn't an outfit I'd wear to a first interview, just something I pulled together that I felt looked semi-professional while still lolita. Concrit is certainly welcome!

[Anonymous No.7184320]

>>7184316
Oh honey...no...

[Anonymous No.7184328]

>>7184316

I really like the A-line skirt with the subtle poof - it's not out there but it's there to indicate a hint of a silhouette. What I would do is try to get a jacket or cardigan to cover, and wear a less frilly shirt. I'd change the knee socks to plain black tights, but again I'm conservative and I never wear patterned tights to work. You could probably get away with the knee socks once you get the job though. You really do look like a cute librarian though if that's what you're looking for, haha.

They're all just opinionated suggestions though. Best of luck with the interview! My friend was a library assistant - said it was a really chill job once she got in.

[Anonymous No.7184354]

>>7184320
No to what specifically?

>>7184328
There is a blazer that matches the skirt by Meta, but I haven't been able to get my hands on it. I feel like it would provide a much more professional look.

Thank you for the concrit, I will take it all into consideration when I'm searching for new pieces!

[Anonymous No.7184360]

>>7184354
Found the blazer on lolibrary. If only I could find it IRL.

[Anonymous No.7184439]

>>7184316
I don't want to sound mean, but I think you should do something more with your hair, such as bangs, or small and subtle hair clips or flower combs. Skip knee highs for printed tights in dark colours. Invest in a couple of blazers and outerwear, and wear some classic accessories. Right now you look kinda like a granny instead of a classy lady, just because it needs to be work appropriate doesn't mean it have to be bland and boring.

[Anonymous No.7184446]

>>7184316
dont wear those socks ever again

[Anonymous No.7184807]

>>7184328
>>7184439
>>7184446
So, I tried again. Sorry for the webcam quality, I didn't have anyone around to snap a picture for me. Anyways, I switched blouses for something a little less frilly and changed the knee socks to white tights. I also added pearl accessories (headband, necklace, bracelets) though those are difficult to see because of the picture quality. I also changed my hair into a braid instead of a bun and tried (with mixed success) for a faux bangs look. Any better?

[Anonymous No.7184823]

>>7184807
This is really cute and still looks professional.

[Anonymous No.7184837]

>>7184807
Adorable.

[Anonymous No.7184867]

>>7184807
>>7184316
is it really practical to be climbing ladders to reach the top shelves, arranging piles of dusty books in your prettiest clothing...?

[Anonymous No.7184894]

This is lovely and fits the classy atmosphere most libraries have perfectly.

[Anonymous No.7184898]

>>7184867
That's not what she'd be doing.

[Anonymous No.7184908]

>>7184807
So much better, goodness. I adore when people take concrit so well. You look lovely.

[Anonymous No.7184909]

>>7184807
10/10 would go to library to see you

[Anonymous No.7185006]

>>7184807
Much less fumpy.

[Anonymous No.7185092]

>>7184807
In terms of a co-ord, this is much more solid. However, I think dark colours are more professional. The white blouse, braid, white tights, black shoes, and grey skirt all together say school girl uniform to me. If you live in a country where school uniforms aren't standard, though, it might be fine.

>>7184867
I personally find this sort of thing light labour and wouldn't find such a casual co-ord bothersome at work. Short heels can be very comfortable and dust is no big deal - it doesn't stain after all.

[Anonymous No.7185132]

>>7184281
This truth. Stop fooling yourselves.

[Anonymous No.7185137]

>>7184807
exactly what i picture a classy librarian to wear. much better!

[Anonymous No.7185258]

>>7184807
Don't know why you keep insisting on wearing flats, if you are wearing the same shoes in both pictures.

[Anonymous No.7185266]

>>7184807
Gat dayum, now THAT'S some improvement!

[Anonymous No.7185267]

>>7184807
use gray/black tights instead of white, it will look more serious and professional. Overall pretty good.

[Anonymous No.7185272]

>>7184807
Thats so much cuter! You just went from frumpy grandma to cute librarian

[Anonymous No.7185276]

>>7184313
If you're supposed to dress professionally, you can't do it with lolita. Sorry but it's too 'young' and 'girlie'

like you could get away with a loli blazer and blouse, but not a full co-ord with a full skirt

[Anonymous No.7185281]

>>7185258
Those aren't flats, at least in the first picture. Her heel is raised off the ground.

[Anonymous No.7185290]

>>7185276
If you keep it toned down and classic, not sweet, I think it can work very well in some environments and look more mature. It really depends on the job and what type of work you'll be doing, however.

[Anonymous No.7185295]

>>7185276
Classic lolita doesn't look young and foofy, mostly sweet (and I suppose hime) look like that. Classic is more mature and elegant, and if you take off some accessories, it can very well work for a professional workplace.

[Anonymous No.7185308]

A lolita working in a library? So classy! I like it.
Can't offer you any intense critique, OP, but just wanted to say that >>7184807 this outfit is cute and whenever I think of libraries as fancy and academic and the like, something like this comes to mind. Hit the nail on the head.

>>7184316 I also love the colors and the skirt on this, but everything else I'm not too keen on. What everyone else says and ditch the socks for some black tights.

Keep to the duller, more muted colors for a professional look, and avoid any extreme poofy skirts. I think also, always wear tights, or stockings at least that go under your skirt. Showing your legs with knee-highs seems a little unprofessional. All of this for work-work, as opposed to interview-work. Stick to a pencil skirt and blazer for interviews.
Looks good, OP.

[Anonymous No.7185309]

>>7185276

I've seen people dress frillier at my workplace than some of these photos. I think I'm good.

If you're in some high power environment though, it might be harder. And of course, practicality>fashion, especially in dirty jobs.

[Anonymous No.7185357]

Jesus Christ at all the same fag in this thread. She went from one boring outfit to another.

[Anonymous No.7185369]

>>7185357
She's wearing lolita at her fucking job; is she supposed to have a giant head eating bow, three pettis, and some rocking horse shoes? She made a very noticeable improvement. Stop being bitter.

[Anonymous No.7185425]

Jane Marple and ETC are great brands for quirky but still office appropriate jobs. Don't be afraid to add color or patterns to your wardrobe. I would avoid using a lot of white (especially white tights) because they can come off as boarding school uniform or even worse, Easter Sunday.

[Anonymous No.7185428]

>>7185425

Not to mention they blacken too easily.

I've gone through too many white tights that have come out moldy looking because of shoes/weather/general shenanigans.

[Anonymous No.7185435]

>>7185357
>samefag
Lolno. Stay sandy, anon.

[Anonymous No.7185525]

I'm in love with you, library-chan.

[Anonymous No.7185951]

A little over the top for a place of work, but I'm having fun adding blazers to lolita outfits. I've never used them in coordinates before.

[Anonymous No.7186619]

>>7184316
>>7184807
You aren't supposed to be posting here.

[Anonymous No.7186689]

>>7186619
Lol, is she a member of that comm that bans members from posting here? If so, why are you here?

[Anonymous No.7186710]

>>7186689
Wow, they sound like no fun.

[Anonymous No.7186913]

>>7184807
You look adorable, OP, and quite professional. I think it's a very good idea, and you will make a good impression because it's clear that you thought about your outfit and you have a unique sense of style.

[Anonymous No.7186928]

>>7186689
Maybe it's Spoony? I don't really remember too clearly what she looks like. Or Logseux? ...Are they the same person? I'm terrible with remembering tripfag drama.

[Anonymous No.7187059]

>>7186689
Isn't that the Georgia community? There's some other community in europe who bans members form posting/talking about each other on 4chan too iirc.

[Anonymous No.7187268]

could this work?

[Anonymous No.7187281]

>>7187268
I wouldn't wear the shoes and the cardi to work, but the rest seems great.

[Anonymous No.7187344]

>>7187268
cardi is a bit loud and the shoes are a bit too sweet so i'd opt for something plainer. the blouse already has a lot of attention on it. The bow will be too big if you have thin hair.

[Anonymous No.7187914]

>>7187268

>>7187281
>>7187344

I agree, the shoes are a bit much for a work setting. Plain pumps, or pumps with very simple embellishments, would work better. If you're on your feet a lot at work, a low-to-mid range heel will be better for your toes and knees.

This is the Naturalizer Sweet Pump, which you can get on Amazon or at Nordstrom for around $80.

If you need supreme comfort and can afford to splurge $200-$400 on shoes, look into Ron White shoes.

[Anonymous No.7187928]

>>7187268
Gibson by American Duchess in black might be better.

[Anonymous No.7187989]

>>7185309
Greetings, fellow wearer-of-lolita-at-the-workplace! I work at a cushy desk job in the entertainment industry, though, so...

One's ability to wear lolita fashion really depends on the workplace, and the type of work you'll be doing. I'd imagine it would be more difficult if I were, for example, a hair stylist: even if the salon I worked at encouraged alternative fashion, hair would get EVERYWHERE and I'd be constantly cleaning my clothes.

In general, I stick to wearing only classic to work. Solids -- sometimes muted plaids -- are the way to go for clothes, accessories should be minimal, and wear opaque tights. The idea is to look classy. A friend likes to put blazers in her work coords to add sharpness.

[Anonymous No.7188205]

Going a little more secretary here

[Anonymous No.7188207]

>>7188205
Mmm, secretary blouses

[Anonymous No.7188216]

>>7188205
I don't know what kind of office you're working in for that to be considered work appropriate...

[Anonymous No.7188264]

>>7188207
Yeah this really isn't work wear. Those shoes and that skirt are loud and are going to look unprofessional in any workplace.

[Anonymous No.7188316]

>>7184807

Try using dark tights instead. Unfortunately the white tights give an immature impression.

[Anonymous No.7188331]

>>7188205
I would change out those odd sock things for plain black tights, lose the blouse and put a black blazer over the top. The trouble with shirt under dress is that it still tends to look a little schoolgirl pinafore, especially when the dress is already a little unusual.

[CollageAnon No.7188674]

>>7188205
Haha, never thought I'd see this again. One of the first collages I ever did.