/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9137700
Sort of reposting from the casual goth thread what does casual mean to you? So far I've seen if people mean simple, not OTT, comfortable, easy to wear, or "normie friendly" when they mean casual.

I think that's where a lot of confusion comes from. Lots of OPs are really comfortable but are somewhat dressy even by lolita standards. Some coords are a lot more normie friendly and casual looking but aren't any more comfortable than regular non-OTT lolita. And there's the people that want to see lolita items in a generic j-fash outfit or so watered down it doesn't even look lolita anymore.

> Is it acceptable to wear sneakers or flats with casual lolita?
Higher quality and dressier flats are fine for very toned down coords with almost no poof. Even those sneakers that used to be really popular in fairy kei are a no unless everything else is on point and specifically coorded for them.

> Is it acceptable to go without petticoat or bloomers?
Lolita isn't lolita without a petticoat unless it's a OTT OP/JSK then it's just ita and wouldn't be casual anyway. If the dress is specifically made for low poof and has a built in petticoat it may be fine. Bloomers or some sort of protection are definitely necessary if you're wearing a hoopskirt. Not as much if you're wearing a petticoat but unless you've practiced not flashing people and are on your most ladylike behavior it would be better to wear something for the sake of other people's eyes. Especially if you plan on wearing thongs, are tall, and bend over a lot like one girl I know.