/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>8656726
like casual lolita, which uses things like cutsews (nice tshirts, often fitted or with fanciful trim) and a less-poofy petti, casual ouji strips down the aspects of regular ouji that make it difficult to wear daily.

using shorts, breeches, etc., with high socks would be a good place to start if you are just starting out.

another method is to take a regular ouji coord, identify what makes it a bit formal for everyday wear, and replace those elements, while maintaining a flattering fit for your body. a nice hoodie instead of a swallowtail jacket, or a cutsew instead of a blouse; a newsboy cap instead of a top hat; trainers or funky shoes instead of heeled leather boots.

you can also find long knit gilets to replace more formal jacquard/brocade ones (like pic related). the long vest is a key style for many ouji, and brands like Black Peace Now, Ozz On/Ozz Croce, and Gadget Grow make a lot of knit long gilets that you can pair with shorts fitted near the knee for an insta-casual ouji coord.