When it comes to what to wear for work I'm kinda lucky that my job doesn't really have a set dress code (well they do but the guys around here don't really care XD). If I really wanted I could probably get away with wearing Lolita (maybe not sweet), but I wouldn't do it because attached to our office is the machine shop; so our desks and concrete floors are constantly covered in dust, dirt and tiny metal particles. Otherwise I would love to get all dressed up everyday to head to work ^^
I work in the oilfield industry and have so for the past 6 years, and pretty much every year working in the industry I have attended one of the biggest oil conventions held here in Houston called OTC. Every time it comes around I stress about what to wear, end up in a skirt and heels and walk around uncomfortable the whole day. This year (my first year of Lolita) when thinking about what I would feel most comfortable in all day; I had to keep in mind all the walking I would endure and also all the stares. The oil industry has always been a man's world. Yes, there are a lot more women in the industry but when it comes to events like this they are few and a lot of times they are put to work a booth to garner up business (ie. eye candy). I always feel uncomfortable being stared at when I know the person in question is looking at me with lusty eyes and I was not looking forward to that ><
After much thought (and consulting my co-worker who I was attending with) I came to the conclusion that Lolita really was what I most wanted to wear. My shoes are comfortable with their insoles, my dress not revealing and the most important it made me feel like myself. So I decided to do just that.
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| My Co-worker (Kari) and I with two of the guys working a booth. We loved their pants and had to get a pic |
I must say I really was happy with my decision. I did get stares but I didn't notice them because I felt comfortable in my own skin; and if they were staring they were staring at my clothes and not in a lusty kind of way. Kari even made a comment at one point saying "man, everyone is staring at you, even after you pass them by they turn around" and I just shrugged and said I wasn't really paying attention.
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| Pink High Pressure Hydraulic Gate Valve, so Kawaii (for Breast Cancer awareness) |
This year was one of my favorite OTCs. I had an awesome time, everyone who complimented me was really nice about it and I even had the courage to go to all the vendor booths that I did business with even if I wasn't sure who my salesperson was (unlike prior events; I'd say I know the co. but couldn't remember the person and just pass it by). It was a great experience for myself and I would do it again in a heartbeat. While I'm not sure all styles of Lolita would be a good choice, I was happy with my dark but school like outfit and think it wasn't too eye catching to get a lot of bad attention (which is always something to consider when choosing an outfit)
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| So happy they allowed me to take this picture on the portable land rig (sorry about my peeking bloomers XD) |
Have you ever worn Lolita to work or a work event? What was your experience? I'd love to hear about it ^^
And I'll leave you with that...
"Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-... That's all, folks."
