/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

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>What do you do to stay cool in lolita? What tips or tricks do you have for other gulls?
My first concern is protecting my dresses, if it's gonna be hot and sweaty regardless I'd rather be less cool but sweat on an undershirt than sweat on my dress.
>What's your favorite main piece for summer? What's your favorite blouse, cardigan, or bolero for summer?
I love wearing light OPs, I think they're way cooler than wearing a JSK or skirt + blouse. I usually wear cotton blouses with a lower neckline because chiffon is deceptively sweaty because it's usually made from polyester. I like open crochet boleros.
>Are there any parts of your coords you tone down or skip when its warm out?
Only wigs, which aren't necessary anyway. Where I live it's 30ºC (86ºF) at the absolute most even in a heatwave, so I don't think there's a reason to skip legwear or anything, I've got away with wearing velvet in summer plenty of times before.
>What accessories do you break out when the weather's nice?
I really like parasols but people usually ask me why I've got an umbrella out when it's sunny.
>Do you incorporate parasols into your coords? Where did you get yours?
I have a few in different colours, from AP, BtSSB, IW and offbrand. I saw some really cute Taobao ones on lolita updates a while back but my SS told me they had sold out early in the reservation period. I want to get a Lumiebre umbrella but they're really expensive, twice the price of most brand ones.
>Do you ever "break" the rules and wear open toed shoes or go blouseless?
I've liked a lot of the open-toed shoe designs lolita and otome brands have put out even though I don't wear them myself. I think they're really cute with ankle socks but people in the West generally seem to hate socks and sandals together. I have a couple of JSKs that I think look good blouseless but most cuts don't work for it IMO.