/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>10277727
NTA, but the fabric looks stiff and a bit thin at the same time, which is really weird, especially for a fall/winter dress. The lace and ribbons are thin as well. Generally thin fabrics are cheaper because you can get away with fewer threads in the same yard of fabric. In addition, cheap fabric like this drapes poorly, making it less flattering on.
Also, the sewing quality doesn't look great. There's no real reason to have a seam at the elbows, other than to save money. It looks weird, and plenty of brand dresses are able to achieve the same effect without doing that. Also, the ruffles on the neck, cuffs, and hem are just serged at the ends. This is a very common cost-cutting measure in garment manufacture these days.
Lastly, the buttons on the dress are not only obviously plastic, but they don't even match the brooch. They should have picked one metal and one stone color for all of the detailing. It looks like they just picked whatever was cheapest and similar to the design they were going for. I wouldn't be surprise if the finishings changed between dresses.

Btw, I know I sound super critical here, but I just want people to know what to look for. If you like the dress, wear it! It doesn't look like it's embarassingly low quality or anything. It's just not made with as much care as dresses from the likes of MM/VM

I love coords like these and they’re basically how I dress all the time.

>>10074313
Maijuline has a minimalist aesthetic, but most of her dresses are handmade so they might not be as much help for specific coords.