/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>8233685

If you want to get into otome, it's a lot more than putting a cute dress on. Pic related is just literally putting cute things on, and doing nothing in the way of coordination, makeup, or hair. It looks terrible.

Otome is a weird balance of looking effortlessly put together. I think it's actually harder than lolita, where guidelines generally steer you in the right direction. Otome on the other hand is a feeling. While you don't need to look regimented and have to worry about different shades of pinks, you do need to pay very close attention to details that make or break the coordinate. I don't think a lot of newbies get this, and that's why so many 'otome' coordinates are so fucking blah.

You also need to look well groomed as well. Put on some makeup, comb your hair and do whatever to make it look presentable, or else you'll look way too casual even for otome and you'll get washed out by your clothes.

Anyways, welcome to otome. And just remember, these are tips to look good - if you just want to enjoy it, you don't have to do all that, but keep in mind if you post you always run the chance of getting criticized.