/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I'm an Otome n00b. I recently feel in love with and subsequently ordered my first ETC dress (pic related). Unfortunately right now I'm coording it in a "lolita" way, with lots of color balance. (like this outfit >>9545244 )
However, I'd really love to coord it more like these outfits...
>>9541788
>>9541796

Problem is the dress is so pastelly and almost reminiscent of IW, that it's hard for me to process it as otome. I feel like my favorite "unmatchy" otome outfits are more deeper, almost jewel tone colors. I'm just totally lost on what sort of pallet to choose from and what colors to pick.

I'm also kind lost on what kind of accessories I need...I'm so used to like making sure that I have earrings, necklace, bracelet, rings, a headdress...and I feel like otome is a lot more sparse with accessories. Any ideas on how to easily switch between a lolita and otome mindset? Or brainstorms on good colors to coord this OP with? I can post what my first outfit with it was if anyone wants.