/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9017689
color: yellow

>>8502820
this?

When you start, it's really good to start with the basics. You don't want to be the newbie with two bodyline prints that are completely different colours and is wondering why it's so hard to make coords with her limited wardrobe.

Here's a good starter closet. Best to buy all this at once or close to each other, if possible.

>1 blouse
If you are unsure of what substyle you hover towards, buy white. If you like classic buy ivory/cream. If you like gothic, buy black. Sweet can go many ways, but buy white or pink as it's really easy to find pink accessories. If it's the summer get a short sleeve, if it's winter get a full blouse. If the blouse has detach sleeves, definitely go for it.

1 simple OP
>No print, simple cut. Can have lace on it, but avoid lace if your blouse doesn't have lace on it. Solids are simple and easy to coordinate. They can be worn both casually and in OTT ways, in most cases. They're great.

>1 skirt
Try to keep the colour around the same as the OP, unless you have accessories that can work for both colours. Prints can be okay, but try to keep it the same base colour as the OP so it's easier to coordinate.

>1 headbow or whatever 'main' hair accessories
It's going to have to work with both the skirt and OP so make sure the colour, cut and style works for both.

>1 or 2 pairs of lolita shoes
Don't ruin your coord by wearing ill-fitting shoes. Doesn't even have to be brand or bodyline, thrift-store maryjanes and certain styles of kid shoes can work. Make sure it works for both the OP and skirt.

>A MOTHERFUCKING PETTICOAT
This is not optional. Make sure both the skirt and petti are the same shape (bell/A-line) so you won't have to buy more than one petti at once.

>bracelets, rings, hair clips, etc
This can come later, but small accessories make a coord much better. Can be from local chains, thrift stores, etc as long as it looks cohesive, It's good.

I feel like I'm forgetting something.