/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>7547837
Wow girl, where are you shopping where there's low-priced new clothing that has as many construction details and custom fabrics/laces as lolita? What do you consider "nice mall brand tier"? Like J Crew?
When I compare clothing of similar price points to lolita we..... for example, this T by Alexander Wang basic-ass polyester dress is $300. IMO a $300 lolita dress is a lot better value.
In addition, of course you're not paying just for the construction and materials of the clothing, there's also overhead like advertising, paying staff, paying rent for office space & stores, utilities, insurance, events, novelty items, and so on.