/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>6653723
While I like the idea of incorporating fabulous traditional headwear into lolita, it's not really working with this outfit. The giant kokoshnik screams "OTT classic/gothic/dolly kei" and could really work with so many different styles, but the keyword (key-acronym?) is OTT. Her blouse is too sweetish in design and cut and appears to be made of thin poplin cotton, her accessories look like they're from Claires (nothing wrong with that, it's just in a different league) and her skirt is... well, it's not really in the picture. Maybe it's just her upper body that doesn't match.

My point is, style matching is just as important as colour matching. Otherwise it just looks off. Imagine lichzen (is that how you spell her username? I forget) with one of her gorgeous hairdos and fancy hats wearing a simple oldschool Baby jsk and black mary janes. It just don't work, even if the individual pieces are wonderful.