/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Inspired by discussion happening in other threads, there is some talk about the Japanese interpretation of the lolita "ruides" or guide versus the western.

For example, 10 years ago a newbie lolita might have been told to avoid black/white, cat ears and striped socks even though those are all common staples in the lolita fashion, and not elements that automatically make an outfit not lolita.

Are there any guides on the lolita look from magazines or Japanese resources?

>>10396141
"no cat ears" was never a rule in Japan. this example of "cosplay lolita" from the old lolita fashion.org uses examples from brands the GLB while saying this isnt an accepted lolita style.

>>10393944
>Cosplay Lolita, or 'Costume Lolita,' is not a subset of Lolita fashion, but it is still important to know the difference between Cosplay Lolita and the actual fashion.

>examples are all from the GLB or Gosu Rori, made by actual brands