/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9897211

In terms of design elements, I commonly see pintucks, ruffles, lace and ribbon. But if you want to be able to also wear your bloomers as shorts, it's hard to make them lolita-like and not have them come off as frilly underthings.

I also once made bloomers with pockets, the intention was to keep the pads in them so I wouldn't need to rummage through my purse for them. Unfortunately the packet of tissues I put in the in-seam ones fell out, so I won't try stashing pads in those. Patch pockets on the butt area worked much better, just make sure to make them big enough for whatever you want to stash there. I thought about adding velcro if I make them again.

The other major consideration is the material you make them from. I once had a pair from eBay that was weirdly noisy, the fabric rustled really loudly. I like to make mine from lightweight cotton or rayon, something that's comfy to wear even if I forgot to iron it. I think some girl makes them from fleece for winter.

If you don't like elasticated bands, I had a pair that fastened with ribbons through ladder lace. It was annoying having to tie them all the time though. Elasticated bands are all right if you use a comfy fabric and adjust the sizing right, unless you happen to have some sensitivity to tight things.

pic sort of vaguely related. AP makes bloomers with garters, but all reports say they're pretty much only decorative and don't really keep your socks up.