/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Call it otome style, call it soft lolita, whatever you want to say, use this thread to talk about it

>What is Otome-Kei?
A term misused by the Western lolita community to describe the quirky, twee and vintage inspired fashions put out by brands like Emily Temple Cute, MILK, and Jane Marple. Typically features heavy use of pattern mixing, bright colors, and prints with vintage inspired art. Technically these are still considered by some to be lolita, where others think they are distinct. enough to warrant their own fashion.

>What is Soft Lolita?
A term used by Misako to describe a sort of casual lolita-adjacent style worn by Lolitas on their "days off".
From Misako: " Although, I know that there are a number of girls who want to enjoy Lolita fashion 365 days a year, so I suggested the girlie and romantic “Soft Lolita”, which is a more casual Lolita fashion option. A good example of this is can be seen in “LARME”, the fashion magazine which is very popular among young girls who love kawaii. “LARME” shows many “Soft Lolita” styles. I want such girls to be interested in true Lolita fashion as well and to gradually come to wear Lolita clothes." (Source: https://matcha-jp.com/en/280).). Common brands are Leur Getter, MILK, ETC. Not to be confused with casual lolita style.

>What is Girly Fashion?
A catch all term for feminine Japanese fashions that aren't specifically Lolita, Yume/Yami Kawaii or Gyaru. Think brands like Ank Rouge, Milk, Rosemarie Seoir, EATME, Liz Lisa, Mon Lily, Dear my Love.