/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>friend is interested in lolita fashion
>tell her I might wear lolita to upcoming con
>"oh, I hear a lot of people cosplay as lolitas to that"
>um well it's more of a fashion than cosplay since we're not dressing as anyone
>"well, it's still a form of con-wear, so..."
>decide to drop this

>on her computer at one point
>meanwhile we're talking about a coord I'm planning
>open /cgl/ ita thread (I'm sorry)
>say that basically I just don't wanna look like this
>"it's not nice to make fun of people for this, they're just trying to have fun"
>this is true, but really not what I meant at all

>talking about random shit
>she mentions that she wishes she could wear lolita regularly
>ask if she ever has
>"no, but I'm thinking of starting at some point"
>planning on handmaking first dress
>try not to hemorrhage advice, but mention that OPs are good if you don't want a blouse and petticoats are a must
>"I can always make a petticoat out of tulle"
>have no idea if she'll even have accessories
>no idea if she'll want to join local comm

How do I help steer her towards the light? Also, feel free to greentext similar stories.

>>8391264
I tried (for 5 minutes)