/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Some unanswered questions from the last thread:
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Can anyone ID this coat OP? It’s currently in the mail and I’d like to know some info about the release. Tried to find it on lolibrary, but couldn’t - only saw this stock photo on Pinterest.

just placed an order with maiden clothing for the first time this morning. they didn't send me the email to add payment info. is it usually automated or only sent out during their business hours?

>>10078485
Sorry this isn't helpful, but that OP is adorable and I hope you enjoy it!

>>10078487
They only send stuff out during business hous, and Maiden can take a bit to send payment requests via NICOS even then. I wouldn't worry until Tuesday or so.

>>10078492
ok thank you!

What are the most popular Etsy shops for Lolita accessories, I'm really out of the loop and I want to get a rosary necklace.

>>10078485
No idea other than it's Baby and from the early 2000s, but I have seen it in ivory also

>>10071805
>updated list of worldwide comms
this si the only one i know of, new comms added december 2018 but not sure if activity of older comms is checked
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1evXegSoFbfEXn8o0joeA-KFvolNKPKllgvaYqNgvOiw/edit?usp=sharing

Does anyone have recommendations for black lace tights for wearing under otks like pic related?

>>10078632
don' t know if i've seen any brands offer similar tights but i just googled black lace tights and there's lots of similar

>>10078641
I thought the Torrid ones looked promising but it turns out they only sell plus sizes. I'm sure I'll find something eventually; thanks, anon.

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>>10078641
honestly I feel like I've seen things like this just at target.

>>10078618
This is missing the Cambridge UK Lolitas FB group... How can we get comms added to this?

>>10078485
Here's the black one in an old LM listing, says it's from 2002 https://egl.circlly.com/auctions/baby-the-stars-shine-bright-removable-circular-collar-velveteen-black-op-vintage

Is this too cutesy/ott for larme? I kinda want to buy the camel colorway and squirrel it away for the gf's birthday but I don't want to buy something that won't fit well in her wardrobe

What is the easiest way to make outfit collages? I make them in Paint but it is kind of a pain and I don't have Photoshop. It is not the end of the world, but is there an easier way?

>>10078724
It's pretty but I don't think it'll work for larme. I love the red colour way!

I need hand holding anons. I need this dress, or any other item in this pattern. It's Belle Langue but other than that I cannot find a thing about it online. I translate Middle Egyptian as a side job so... I need this dress!

>>10078756
Deposit was Dec 12-22, but that store usually has ready stock after all the final payments have been completed. Just be patient for a few months. https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=583666006863

>>10078768
Okay thank you. I've just got to hope I can nab one then. I probably should get less stressed about it!

>>10078774
It'll be fine, just remain calm, check their store around Chinese New Year to see if the final payments have been posted. Those listings should have a payment deadline in the description. Ready stock typically goes up after the deadline has passed.

>>10078744
Thanks boss, saved my hide

So what is EGA's relation to lolita specifically? Would aristocrat be considered a substyle to lolita or just a sister style? I understand that ouji is related to lolita, but a lot of people don't really consider it to be a lolita substyle. So is there a clearly defined line between lolita and EGA? I know they come from very similar origins, but I'm curious as to how others would consider them.

When I say EGA, I'm referring mainly to the more femme aristocrat. I know Gothic aristocrat can be worn by men as well. But would that also be considered ouji fashion? Again, not sure where the line is drawn.

>>10078931
I always just assumed the more 'femme' aristocrat is like a slightly more mature, almost watered down equivalent to EGL. There's no petticoat, usually longer skirts and the cutesier details we associate with lolita are replaced with more sophisticated ones. I wouldn't consider it lolita personally. I see it more as sitting somewhere between lolita and the masculine/androgynous side of EGA.

I see ouji as a masculine counterpart to lolita, while EGA is it's own thing that can be both masculine or feminine. All of them are just related to lolita because a lot of brands and pieces are interchangeable between them. Sister styles seems like a good way to put it, same as the way otome is considered in the west.

Personally, I wear both gothic lolita and the feminine aristocrat style you're describing but I've always seen them as seperate things. If I were to wear an outfit like the one you posted I wouldn't consider it lolita even if I'm wearing the same pieces I style in my lolita coords, if that makes any sense. Others might have a different take on it though or see lolita as more of an umbrella.

Did Mana have tailored-to-his-measurements versions of all the Moitie pieces he's modeled or is his waist really thin enough to fit into the dresses as is?

>>10078998
Likely tailored, at least for the last few years he was modeling dresses. But even then maybe not - he modeled OPs a lot and very few skirts (the OPs tend to have the largest measurements while the skirts are much smaller). Back in the day though not sure, he was quite slender for a really long time.

>>10078998

He's published a note (either in one of the GLBs or his blog, I don't recall which) telling his fans not to send him any clothes. Everything he models is custom made to his size, he does not fit into female size S (which is apparently Moitie's size), so he requests that fans not spend money sending small-sized clothing to him.

I posted in the wrong thread, let's try again

How do I fold my knits without wrinkling them? I tried several different ways including the Marie Kondo method and they just get wrinkled to the point of unwearability especially at the sleeves. But they also warp on hangers, and they're taking up room in my closet. Help.

>>10079013
>>10079024
Thank you so much anons! The question's been driving me insane all week.

>>10070112
I imagine one of the most well-known styles is the male variant of lolita, but maybe you want something less fussy? Menhera and yamikawaii have a boystyle alongside gyaru & mori. Those are just the ones that come to mind. Lolita's variant is often called 'ouji' and for gyaru it's 'gyaruo'. I don't think the styles for menhera or mori have any special name.

>>10079163
I'll upload a couple pictures of dudes, or boyish wear, from the different styles.

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>>10079173
And the last two. That should get you started on finding some stuff. I'd say men's styles are less popular as a whole in J-fashion though.

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>>10079176
I should add to my previous statement that I've actually seen 'ouji', 'dandy', and 'kodona' used for the male variant of lolita so your mileage may vary.

What's the difference between a forwarding service and a shopping service?
Which company is reliable in your opinions?

Didn’t know where else to put this since there isn’t a Tekko thread. Are they even getting a lolita guest this year? I’m trying to plan out my events for the year and I always love going to Tekko, but the theme is like robots and it doesn’t really seem like they’re getting a big lolita guest this year?

>>10079221
A forwarding service is a company that you order the items online and ship to their warehouse, you then pay them to ship your items internationally to you. A shopping service does the buying for you and will ship your items to you for websites that don't take forwarding service orders, international cards, will help you if you don't speak the languages etc. Most shopping services also can bid on auction sites for you and some even do instore services if you want a specific reservation or store exclusive item.

For Japanese stuff Tenso is the most well known and commonly used forwarding service. The company that owns them also runs a buying/shopping service but I wouldn't use them for more limited items since they sometimes work slow depending on your time zone. There are independently run shopping services (usually by foreigners living in Japan) that might do auctions or in store buying if you ask. Tenshishop and mintkismet are examples of this kind of service but I'm not that familiar with them or who's actually available right now since I usually only use forwarding services.

For Chinese/Taobao there are lots of services that will let you either navigate the stores in english or paste in links to what you want and give you a menu of the options in english that you can submit to them so they can buy your items. If you google "Taobao agent" a bunch will come up, I've never used one so can't speak for my own experience but it shouldn't be hard to find reviews of the different companies.

I've been into lolita for about a month and a half now and I've been wondering, so I thought I'd ask here since it's still a newfag question. What's up with how crazy people are for Honey Cake JSK? No matter where you go people seem to lose their shit at the name of it let alone an actual listing. This usually means it ends up being ridiculous amounts of money. Is there anything particular that sets the dress aside from the rest or is it just particularly coveted?

What is MRC??? I keep reading it as MCR please help

>>10079398
Melty Royal Chocolate iirc.

>>10079307
People just think it's cute, and possibly a bit silly considering the pancake mix bag that's a part of the collection which is also incredibly coveted. Sometimes certain pieces or prints suddenly gain popularity long after their sale time, and they become more coveted the less readily available it is. It's kinda funny to see considering the fact that HC was unpopular when it was released iirc.

>>10078727
i use the app "layout" but it's mobile and only takes 9 images max. i'm sure there's plenty others

Where can I find plus sized printed tights? Or at least US medium to large size.

>>10079248

Thanks for this! I've had my eye on purchasing stuff from Yoh Monochrome's online shop but I'm still kind of lost regarding making a pixiv account to purchase and then finding a forwarding service to actually send it to me.

I'll try not to get spoonfed and look it up myself, but this is great to know! my only question would be how to link Tenso to a pixiv account to purchase from online shops and then forward to my US address?

>>10078931
ouji is the male-looking version of lolita, ega is the male-looking version of egl. you could say ega is mana's vision of ouji just like egl is mana's vision of lolita.

>>10078545
Peacockallorum
Though, I think I spelled that wrong

>>10079024
He sounds kind

>>10079443
Teja Jamilla, Enchantlic Enchantilly, Komachi DarkLolita, and Haenuli offer plussized tights and socks.

>>10079477
except there is female ega

What happend to Les Bourdons shoes?

>>10079443
Violet Fane's tights are crazy stretchy

What prisila hair pieces are the most appropriate for doing those big pigtails like the girl in the middle? Specially concerned about the base wig. I would like a full wig so I can try other hair colours other than my own(it's so difficult to match it to extensions, specially Japanese ones)

Has anyone ever been scammed by sellers on mercari/fril? I purchased a blouse last month on fril and just saw it listed on mercari by the same seller, my SS isn’t sending me the confirmation email about all of the items arriving at their warehouse either even though it’s been a while. What does one even do in a situation like this?

>>10079489
>>10079536
thanks I love you both :^)

>>10079534
You thought choke delivers?

>>10079552
She actually likely has 2 pig tail clips and fake bangs instead a full wig.

>>10079623
It feels like the shoes were selling really well though seems odd she just abandoned the whole thing.

>>10079617
Idk man, but I hope they pull through. I heard that JP Mercari and Fril sellers want you to give them feedback asap, even if the item hasn't arrived yet so if your SS has already "confirmed" the item I'm not sure if there's anything they can do through the app. They'd have to refund you out of their own pocket.

>>10079470
You just need to register for tenso and use the address they give you when you go through the checkout on whatever website. They have identification numbers that match your account so tenso will notify you when the stuff gets to their warehouse. You don't need to link anything, just order as normal. Hope that helps

>>10079695
Turns out I wasn’t scammed and my SS somehow forgot to buy it despite marking it as purchased and shipped. Must’ve been busy around the holidays and missed it, glad it was relisted so I could buy it again (with a ¥200 markup, for some reason).

>>10079552
This Maple one looks similar - most similar wigs with clip-on pigtails have a very short bob as a base. I can’t imagine being able to wear it on its own, desu.

Newbie lolita trying to gather her first cord here.
How do you pick a cardigan? I've been looking at Wunderwelt but nothing really talks to me, they all look really thin and I'm anxious about them not looking right with the collar of my blouse.
I usually wear thick, comfy cardigans that would probably ruin the silhouette of the outfit so I'm a bit lost. If anyone has advice I'd be grateful!

>>10079965
I have that same struggle, big cardigans are surprisingly uncommon unfortunately. I’ve only found good ones on taobao, I’ll link them when I can

>>10079965
You could try a bolero, they usually don't come in as close at the neck so there's less chance of it messing with the collar and they cover up less of the coord. Unfortunately thick sweaters don't really go with lolita because as you said, it wouldn't be good for the silhouette. Most seem to wear coats if the cardigan/bolero isn't warm enough.

>>10079962
Sorry if I didn't explain myself,I'm in fact looking for the short bob wig

>>10079307
The stock photos and advertisements weren't particularly exciting, and I think the yellow colourway and bag were particularly hated on at the time. It wasn't clearly a 'bright'/contrast print like Star Night Theatre or Marionette or a pastel explosion print, it was kinda in-between and looked more like a rip-off of Meta's Honey Picnic print from the year before. This was still the OTT split pastel wig era (actually just split hair in general, people were dyeing half their hair blonde in both gyaru and lolita comms and there were some gothic lolitas using split black and blue) with the 'it' prints and dresses being things like Milky Planet, Marionette Girl, and the Sugary Carnival re-release.
Even after people got it, it took a little while (for the Western market at any rate) for them to decide they liked it...and of course since it had been unpopular there weren't many floating around. Cue second-hand bloodbath.

>>10079443
Komachi DarkLolita is especially for plus-size

>>10068958

color catcher sheets

>>10068958
color catcher sheets. warning - this dress runs like a bitch, you might need to use more than 1 sheet

>>10068296
https://laces.taobao.com/

>>10075865
they're inbetween designers atm - basically all the people who founded/designed for galaxxxy left so they're in a weird place right now. send an email/message on ebay/@ them on twitter to ask if they have any stock lying around, perhaps.

>>10068015
i use an AP novelty pouch to store/travel with makeup

>>10068958
Cold water handwash, with vinegar and a colour catcher. Spot wash if possible. I didn't use the vinegar or colour catcher sheet and I had issues with bleeding, with even the mildest laundry soaps that red is a bitch and a half and it leaves orange marks EVERYWHERE.

>>10079053
I use padded hangers or roll them slightly when I fold. I try to put any folds on seams e.g. sleeves.

Does anyone wear a bra with Lolita?If so what kind?

>>10080117
>not wearing proper undergarments with lolita
What the fuck
Please wear a bra with your clothes, and if they don't fit you when you do, buy clothes that fit.

>>10080121
You only need a bra if you have big boobs

Will Dejapan mark my items as gifts if I ask them to? If not, are there any other Japanese SS that do? I'm sick of my country's insane customs taxes.

>>10080117
Obvs. My tits would hurt otherwise. I wear sports bra or those without strips depending on what im wearing

Anybody recommends (or not) the banned uk pettis? Im looking for a petti id wear almost every day

Flying to a different state, only bringing carry-on luggage. I need my parasol for a coord - how do I pack it? Will TSA let me bring it on plane? It's a Baby parasol with a long metal tip.

>>10080138
uh nayrt but as a smol bewb lolita, a bra and NOT a bralette is a MUST to have a good silhouette in lolita. unless you have rock hard silicone tits that retain their shape on their own, i would wear a bra. also tit sweat is real.

>>10080117
I wear a lot of Innocent World and I find that a sturdy bra with clearly separated cups is the best to prevent boobloaf in their tubular bodices if you have a lot of difference between bust and waist.

>>10080117
Depends on your pieces. I have lots of different kinds I wear with different items. 86cm 32DDD (US size) here. With some IW I wear a bra like >>10080274 says with thinner but very seperated cups. When I'm wearing a more prone to button popping blouse with a skirt or an item that's a bit tight or not designed for a large chest to waist ratio I make sure to pull out my sports bras. And then I actually have some AP and AatP pieces that are too big for me, I have a padded push up bra that helps fill out their chests so they aren't too baggy.

And then regular bras for non-problematic pieces of course.

>>10080278
Er, I should clarify that I recommend purchasing sports bras that are nice and keep your boobs seperate to not create uniboob. Yes they might be more expensive but you're using them to compress and shape your chest primarily so it's worth it.

>>10079622
I love this image

I am looking at the measurements on the meta's website for this dress but it appears to have shirring? Does anyone know how much shirring there is?

>>10080535
Yes it has back shirring so zoom in. No one will know for sure without owning it but partial shirring is going to be like maybe 10 to 20 cm I think.

>>10080563
I only asked because sometimes what looks like shirring isn't and is just how they designed the dress. I was asking in hopes someone had it to measure

>>10074847
Back again. I think I'm going to go with the plain boater and this ribbon (which matches the wristcuffs) and this eyelet lace as a trim.
I can tie the ribbons of the head bow itself so it streams down almost like a Madeline style hat, just using some kind of pin to keep it onto the hat (without damaging the bow).
Thoughts?

>>10079826
thanks, that helps a ton

Is there an easy way to go from having western style/square bangs to jfashion/triangle bangs?

>>10080634
how far back are they cut? unless your bangs are really thin, i'm afraid your most feasible option would be to part your bangs into a triangle yourself and grow out the extra bits.

>>10080647
They're pretty heavy, sadly. I guess it's time to start pinning those pieces back until they grow out long enough to become face-framing pieces.

>>10080634
Just grow it out and do a sidesweep or sidepart, then trim the bangs when it’s long enough to shape the side bits into a face frame. If you only grow out the side bits it looks like a bad haircut, and picking out the bangs to trim is difficult when the length is too similar. It’s easy to style a long fringe in a jfash/lolita way while you’re growing it all out.

>>10080581
It literally tells you on the page that there is shirring. At least check the measurements before asking questions as meta is good at labeling things

>>10080669
that's what i did! it takes time and it's a nuisance but it's worth it. if you ever wear your hair half up/half down it'll be pretty easy to hide the uneven pieces. good luck!

>>10078774
get a taobao shopping service to talk to them for you so you can be assured to get the ready stock release. I have been in your shoes multiple times and most taobao shops are super friendly, good luck!

>>10080252
TSA says it's up to the airline... you need to check the website of the airline you're flying! Different carriers have different rules - some will let you bring them as a separate carry-on piece under a certain length, and some will only let you if it fits in the carry-on bag.

>>10080274
Nayrt but can you share some examples of what kind of bra this looks like?

Can someone tell me why Misty Sky secondhand tends to be weirdly overprice? Even in the japanese market I've noticed that as well.

>>10079536
A girl who I follow on instagram happens to be 8 months pregnant and she put up a story with violet fane's tights over her bump to show how stretchy they are.

>>10080817
Because it's a loved and wanted dress and people are willing to pay a aklot for it

>>10080817
Supply and demand? It's not overpriced if that's what sellers can get for it. Even if it has to sit awhile because people need to save up. I say this as someone who doesn't even like it. You pay more for overhyped releases, and especially ones that don't have a lot circulating

>>10080680
What site are you looking at? This is all they said.

>>10080875
It says on the website

Can anyone recommend some Taobao shops that have a similar style to Innocent World? I really like Little Dipper but haven't found anything else.

>>10081073
Miss Point?

What's the difference between An-ten-na and An*tai*na or however it's written? Does An-ten-na still exist?

>>10081348
Miss Point is nice and does 100% custom sizing, not just bust and waist changes. I ordered a long dress to be made knee length and sent in my torso measurement too — never had a dress where the waist hit at my actual natural waist, it’s great.

>>10080898
thank you

>>10081073
Amastacia have some nice styles and are very international friendly. They'll sell at Taobao rates and even mark down packages if you email them

A dream dress that rarely shows up popped up recently for a really cheap price but I'm discouraged to get it because they ripped the seams and some of the lace has been worn off... Is this a smaller deal than I'm making it out to be or not?

>>10081417
That sounds like a huge deal, anon

>>10081417
It's a pretty big deal Anon. If you're willing to take it on as a project piece (meaning there might be costs for a professional to fix it) then sure. But keep in mind that the only way to really fix ripped seams is to create a new one by taking the dress in, and you'll probably need to do that on nearly every seam. Can you afford to lose 4+ inches from the bodice and still fit? As for the lace, depending on where it is you can move it around or remove it entirely.

Tl;dr yeah you could fix it up most likely but it would be less mending, more a complete overhaul and if a pro gets involved it could cost you.

>>10081351
An-ten-na was the original Japanese brand, An*tai*na the Chinese knockoff

>>10081417

Big deal. Since you're posting here I'd assume you're not into sewing, so I'll try to describe a couple of things.

If the fabric has actually torn, has holes in it or been cut off, it just can't be superglued back together, there's no way to fix torn/cut fabric. This is a pretty big dealbreaker, as even if you want to make the dress smaller the way most dresses are sewn means you need to take it apart and re-gather the skirt, then re-serge everything. Tailor will probably charge a pretty penny for it, be prepared for that.

If they carefully used a seam ripper to open up some seams (for whatever reason), then it's less of a big deal, but still a big deal to sew it all back together (for that matter I don't know why they didn't, it has way more value as a fixed up dress than as craft material, unless they don't know how to sew but still ripped the seam anyway, which is a whole other thing).

Lace being damaged and needing replacement is a big deal if it's burando, AP, Moitie and some Meta use custom-made lace that you simply can't find replacement for (unless you go the replica route), IW and Baby use lace that's difficult to find.

If it's not Japanese brand, then it's less of a big deal, you could probably look for some decent lace off taobao and use that as a replacement.

Is there any way to wear a jsk as a skirt without it looking ita or otherwise unflattering? I recently finally got my dream dress but it’s too small in the bust at the moment. Alternatively, are there any tips or tricks anyone has that can somehow add an inch or so to a jsk bust?

>>10081653
JSK-as-skirt usually looks shit unless it's fully shirred or designed to be a two-way garment.
There's no magic trick to make an extra inch appear from nowhere, there's only a certain amount of fabric available. Either you lose weight and hope it comes off your boobs, get the dress altered, or see if you can find a really good minimising bra. If it's half shirred and the elastic is really tight (i.e. there's a significant amount of fabric still bunched around the shirring channel when the elastic is maximally stretched) you may be able to get the shirring taken out.

>>10079534
>>10079671
Did she ever even release anything besides the 3-strap shoes? Just a cheap bandwagon to make money on the trend. There are plenty of other 3-strap shoes from normie brands that look just as good and cost a lot less.

>>10080262
>what is an undershirt

If you don't have diamond nipples you really don't need more than a cami with small tits.

>>10080117
I rarely wear bras, occasionally I wear a binder for muh speshul snowflake gender reasons, and sometimes I just wear a cami. I stole one from my sister that's like a size too small for a cami so it hugs everything nicely and keeps my chest almost flat.

Does anyone who owns the Mrs. Halloween Apple's Mysterious Banquet jumper skirt I confirm the measurements for it? It looks like it can go a bit bigger than the listed.

>>10081787
Thanks anon!

>>10081802
did i say anything about nipples? im talking about bust shape. i wear a bra so my smol tits can at least retain some shape and make the silhouette cleaner. you guys must all look like logs.

>>10081955
Nayrt but there is nothing wrong with being flat-chested, something which it sounds as though you are definitely not.

>>10081801
I wish someone would link me some

>>10079534
>>10079671
>>10081801
She never released something again far as I know. They had huge factory problems before the shoes where send out, handled it badly. They lost a big part of their reputation, which was already going downhill from the problems with the wigstore. I think they just tried to ignore it's existence in a try to minimize drama as the whole thing was a mess. I don't even know if the final shoes where nice or not thanks to all the drama upfront. Never saw reviews.

It's sad, I liked how they had real leather. But maybe it's for the best. That owner's stores seem trouble all the time.

anyone know a good shop that ships overseas/located in the west that specializes in clothing like this?
https://www.pinterest.com/tnhnghi/shop/
apparently most of these shops don't ship overseas.

Is the LM user cissy2010 an actual sissy or are they legit?

>>10082629
I don't know, but with a name like cissy I never want to risk it.

>>10082629
There's a Chinese name that is Cissy. I always assumed she was Chinese but idk.

Need some advice.
My SS was going to buy this skirt I wanted, then the seller mentioned it had pic related which was not pictured in the original listing photos.
The stain looks a bit suspicious to me.
Should I buy it and try to clean it or should I cancel the order?

>>10082810
it looks like a foundation stain. I don't have any experience with it, it's up to you if you can Google a way to clean it or not.

>>10082835
I have experience getting foundation out with spray n wash. Almost the entire big stain I had came out after several soaks. But anons pic looks like paint to me which I've been unable to get out before

>>10082810
can you ask what it might be from? looks like foundation to me too, and I have got several unworn/nwot pieces for super cheap all because some girl doesn't want to wash foundation out of a freaking dress.

>>10079623
Oh,well, then I'll try to find matching clip ponytails since I already have bangs

>>10082835
>>10082892
>>10082948

Thanks for the advice, anons.
Going to see if the seller will disclose what the stain is

What is the average height lolita brands cater towards?

>>10083105
Presumably average height for women in Japan, which is 5'2 iirc

>>10081653
Take it to a seamstress, they can add fabric from the waist ties to expand the bodice
Until then, the better trick to make it wearable is to leave it partially unzipped and wear a cardigan over it. Tucking the top into the skirt will make it really bulky

>>10080278
Are you sure you're in the correct band size? You sound like you should be wearing a 28H if your bust is only 86cm and you're needing the cup size on a 32DDD (of course, it's probably easier to find things in a 32 band than 28 in the US).

>>10083116
TFW I'm too short even for loilta. I'll still wear it tho.

>>10083105
5'0 - 5'4", but it also depends on your body proportions. If you're 5' 0 and busty with bigger shoulders, that combination may well make the bodice ride up a good 4" and look far too short, vs. a slender 5' 6" person where the bodice hits just at their high waist and they just have to make sure they wear OTKs

>>10083276
I'm 5'0 and most dresses hit my waist just fine and aren't too long.

>>10083294
You're still taller than me. I'm 4'10.
Still, I won't stop wearing lolita. And at least I have proportionate dwarfism?

>>10083294
I should also mention I will double up on petticoats to give the illusion of a shorter dress as well.
With a good amount of floof, the dress is a couple of inches above my knees.

>>10083295
Aw I went on a few dates with a guy who was 4'10", he wore the cutest little high heeled ankle boots to bring himself up to 5'1". I don't think you get to be an official dwarf unless you're 4'9" or below, so as long as you don't slouch you are merely Very Smol. Rejoice!

>>10083303
Dwarfism is classified as 4'10 or shorter, aha. So I am an official dwarf. Just a very tall one.
I do enjoy my shortness. Adds to the cuteness of when I'm in lolita.

>>10083295
Oh God I'm sorry anon

Does this bodice fit look okay? I mostly wear high waist dresses because I have no torso. Something about this looks weird to me but idk.
also this should go without saying, but that is not the blouse I’m coording with this jsk, it’s just what I’m wearing today and I’m too lazy to change blouse just for a try on.

>>10083393
It looks fine.

Do any gulls have exp with Dejapan? How long does it usually take for them to buy an item?

There was the Dollhouse skirt up on lace market but it didn't have it as a name, it was listed as something simple like "Innocent world skirt" or "unnamed skirt". Does anyone remember/ know the listing?

>>10079053
*Konmari

>>10079965
Kind fyi: it's 'coord' or 'coordinate'.

>>10080801

>>10080898
>gothic
I want what meta is smoking.

>>10083295
Which brands do you buy from anon? I am 4'11'' but short wasted I believe. Do you just wear lolita?

>>10083620
You're right, Meta should have consulted you before they carelessly mislabeled their design! Honestly how dare they

>>10083623
You're the only one that understands me.

>>10083621
I buy anything really.as I said earlier, i double up on the petticoats. This will normally make a dress thatd look too long have the illusion of being shorter. (I also like the extra poof in general)
I also tend to wear higher heeled shoes over flatter ones like tea parties.
I also remind myself that my height is impossible to change. Its completely different than clothes not fitting because of weight, which anyone can change if they put effort into it.
And luckily, being shorter is more forgiving in lolita than being taller, where you need underskirts.

does queen bee restock on wunderwelt fleur? how often?

A couple questions about IW-

I made an order with them using the shopping cart system because I want to ship to Tenso. I chose e-collect thinking it would take me to to a credit card payment screen. It did not, apparently they will collect payment later. Will my foreign card work or am I fucked?

How often do IW restock? I want a dress released this winter and the colorway I want is sold out. Do they restock very infrequently like AP? Is there a chance the colorway I like could still be available in stores and I could use an SS?

>>10078460
can anyone price check Vampire Nocturne op set in black with the matching bonnet?

I'm considering putting mine up for sale because i'm in search of my preferred cut and colorway (jsk 1 in green) and i haven't found much in the way of similar listings. don't really trust trading either, op is not as coveted

How to get someone who likes metal into visual kei? I don't listen to metal so Idk which visual kei bands with a metal sound are good

Can someone help me ID this jsk? I tried reverse image search but nothing comes out of it. Thanks in advance

>>10083187
Oh sorry, late in seeing this. You're right in that 30G fits me better (28 is a little tight for my comfort, I'm probably really used to looser bands though lol), it's just really hard to find and I'm pretty cheap, most of my bras I got from clearance sales at Dillards. 32DDD is waaaay easier to find so I keep thinking of myself as that size even though I have to put to hooks 2-3 sets in on first wear. Thanks for the concern though, bra size is very important.

>>10082810
Could be foundation but also looks a LOT like splattered bleach. One is fixable and the other isnt so... decide if its worth it?

>>10083850
dir en grey

>>10083850
Nocturnal bloodlust

>>10083850
The GazettE

>>10083877
Yeah, I can imagine! I sister size to 30C (and 70B/C in some Asian brands because the bands run much smaller) because it's so much cheaper than a 28D.

>>10079176
>male jfash
>not posting glorious mr.yan
are you new?

>>10083393
looks good, less boobloaf than usual for iw

>>10078727
You could try paint tool SAI, it's like photoshop but cheaper.

>>10079163
Fairy Kei and Decora also have more boyish styles to them too.

>>10080176
Not sure about Banned, but MeLikesTea makes good quality pettis, with a nice amount of variety too. I'm sure you could find what you're looking for there.

>>10078727
gimp

Does anyone know any shopping services based in the tokyo metro area?

Is it true most jfash girls are sluts?? I don't have a large enough sample size.

>>10084324
>tfw you're so ugly even the jfashion sluts don't actively seek you out to ride your dick
Life must be hard for you.

>>10084324
Most Jfashion girls are lesbians. You might be thinking of cosplayers.

>>10084332
This is true.

>>10084332
Most lolitas are married or in a relationship.

>>10080262
I generally wear JSKs and the fabric of the dress is enough to not see my nipples. I don't think you need boobs for the right silhouette at all.

>>10084356
idk ive worn a bralette instead of a real bra and my outfit looked way weird... but i also have very small boob and like a rectangle figure

>>10084359
Having boobs is not the same as having shape. Your problem isn't that you don't have boobs, it's that your body is shaped like a wooden board: ie no/little distinction from your bust size to your waist size. It's an unfortunate shape to have.

>>10083785

Email IW asap and tell them about your mistake. Tell them you want the items shipped to Tenso and accidentally selected whatever by mistake and you'd actually like to pay with whatever.

Tenso doesn't accept COD, so they'll end up cancelling your order anyway if you don't (and I'm not sure if you'll get blacklisted).

IW's shopping cart system doesn't accept foreign CC. Maybe if we email them they'll do something about it, idk.

If you want IW items shipped to Tenso, you use the international/English site, send them an email and simply put down your Tenso shipping address.

>>10083785

Oh. Your other question.

- If the release completely sold out within minutes of opening they sometimes do a second round, but something that big and hyped up you'd have heard of it by now so I'm guessing your release didn't.

- They very very rarely do re-releases, so far it's only been some iconic prints, some are limited to particular cuts and nobody knows why they chose the fucked up version of Lauretta.

- you can still write in and say you would like to buy that dress, they'll usually try and locate one if there's anything left in their physical stores. Be aware that this is a commitment to buy, not a stock check, so if they find it, you have to buy it.

>>10082589
help

>>10082589
>>10084417
Isn't this just general girly style? There are so many girly Japanese brands you can buy from, browse those and use a shopping service if the brands you like don't ship overseas.

>>10084383
>>10084377
Thank you so much.

I’ll write them an email then and hope for the best. The e-collect payment option shows credit card symbols so that’s where my confusion came from. Hopefully they’ll help me out and not ban me.

>>10084417
Look up himekaji brands

>>10084340
>Most lolitas are married or in a relationship.
Anon don't day that you will make me feel very bad.
>Tfw ronery lolita

Does anyone know if MTOs get added to AP USA as well or if it's something rare?

Those of you who own polyester IW dresses with matching belts: how do you keep the belts from coming undone when the fabric is so damn slippery? My current solution is to use hairpins to hold it together, but it's not exactly elegant.

>>10084651
Every normal MTO comes to AP USA. Some may be limited to Japan but you can generally tell if it's a store exclusive MTO like the LaForet store or something. This is the type of MTO that will very rarely come to AP USA and usually with no warning. For instance the Sailor Moon fairy marine MTO was exclusive to LaForet AP but the otherwise exclusive MTO for Cat's Tea Party came to AP USA.

>>10084677
I do the same thing honestly. Sometimes I use a safety pin on the inside of the belt poking out if I'm really annoyed but otherwise hairpins are what I use. Wouldn't mind hearing an alternative too!

Does anyone have any experience with Eat Me Ink Me? They've been around and I know of them but somehow I feel like I've never really heard how their quality is.

>>10078460
Anyone know any Taobao/indie shops for printed OTKs, that are similar to brand socks? Secret Shop has some but they’re replicas and I would rather get original prints. Also looking for a source for lace knee socks/UTKs (old school style). Tia

>>10084699
I really like the dress I have of theirs. The fabric is comfy, the print is bright and has lasted several washes. It also feels very sturdy. No complaints

>>10084677
Honestly I just wear those OPs with a belt that has an actual buckle, saves a lot of trouble.

Does anyone know if there are any prints inspired by Leonardo's paintings or designs? Indie/Taobao/anything goes, I'll be going to some museum exhibits in a few months and it would be nice to wear something Leonardo-related

>>10084697
Thank you so much for your reply! I really want Shanghai Doll but wasn't able to save up in time.

yo where can a fatty-chan like myself find a decent pleated skirt? Mid thigh or knee length are both fine. I’ve googled it for months every now and then and still can’t find anything.

>>10084751
Mu fish has some, not sure if they're replicas or not though.

>>10079398
GOD I thought I was the only one who read it that way

How can I be a proper goth Lolita?
Just tell me how many skeletons I need, my wallet is ready

>>10084751
>>10084882

Mufish replicates a lot of Grimoire tights, unfortunately.

are Japanese ppl hostile toward westerners who emulate japanese fashions while in Japan?

>>10084943
No.

>>10084943
Not at all. Worst that happens is you might get a look, but you get that in western countries. If they're judging you, they're doing it silently.

>>10084751
Yidhra has original tights! As the other anons said Mu-fish has some replicas so be careful.

>>10084751
Classical Puppets has been doing a lot of them lately too. I like Red Maria but I think they mostly just have tights, not otks.

Hey gulls I need your help. I've been doing a closet clean and I got this loris bag when I started lolita, and I know most of the bags are replicas, but is this one a replica? I've been looking in lolibrary and found most of the other bags, and similar ones too, but didn't find any exact original bag...

Wanted to ask this because I want to sell it, and if it is actually a replica I would sell it with a big discount.

Is there a way to get a colour sample pack from brands like Prisila and Brightlele? I want to match their extensions to my hair

Spanish anons, how bad are customs in your country? I'm here for a while and would like to have a marked down package sent from my SS to myself - do you have any tips or guidelines?

how do you order from atelier pierrot online shop? do you have to use a SS?

>>10085393
They ship internationally. Just use google translate to enter your info when checking out

>>10078485
Just today I was wondering what the extra buttons on the collar of mine were for. Seems the seller didn't tell me it is originally supposed to have a ribbon tie.

>>10085320
For Prisila, I found their online color chart to be enough for me knowing my hair did not have ash tones in it (and it conflicts with my skin tone anyway). I guessed and it was a decent match. I went in-store when I was in Japan and I found out I had chosen correctly as all the other colors were even farther off.

But they do sell the color sample chart here if you're too afraid to guess.
>https://www.prisila.jp/fs/prisila/catalog/COLORCHART2017

>>10083871
https://www.my-lolita-dress.com/small-fish-balls-sweet-lolita-op-jsk-nan-45 here you go friend, it's on preorder atm. PROTIP: i found out by going to my lolita dress and searching "fish".

>>10085313
It looks similar to Angelic Pretty's Ribbon-chan Mini Pochette. It's not a perfect replica, just an influenced design. I wasn't able to find anything closer, not even in the lucky packs.

When you order from Wunderwelt Fleur, is it packaged the way the actual brand of an item would package it? I know some lolita brands send little extra things like postcards and stuff when you buy pieces from them but I'm looking at Sheglit and they don't ship internationally so I'd have to go through Fleur, but I don't want to miss out on little extra gifts, if Sheglit even gives any.

>>10085729
You can buy Sheglit through Atelier Pierrot, they discount the tax for international buyers

>>10085734
The dress I want doesn't seem to be on there but I'll check to see if it pops up there in a few days! The same question applies though, does Atelier Pierrot include any extras in the package?

>>10085741
I’ve only ordered Atelier Pierrot dresses from their site, but last time I ordered a dress, they sent reusable tote and a postcard.

>>10085741
Yeah, AtePie does. Also you can email them about a specific item if they don't have it. They'll either add it for you or invoice you and order it for you.

>>10085741
I've ordered Sheglit items from AtePie and received an AtePie tote. I've also ordered Sheglit items from their own webstore and received a Sheglit clear file.

>>10085729
I haven’t bought from that brand but I do get my moitie stuff in the boxes they came in from WW

Do Maki and Asuka have Instagram????

>>10085634
Phew... That makes me feel relieved, since I don't support replicas, but I got this when I didn't have a clue of the full market. Still going to sell it tho since most of Loris bags are replicas, it just feel kinda wrong. Thanks a lot anon!

how is mana's name pronounced? is it MAN-uh or MAHN-uh?

>>10085825
>>10085829
>>10085832
Thank you so much anons, these are just the answers I was looking for! I think I'll be going through Atelier Pierrot then, a roughly $50 discount is of more use to me than a clear file.

>>10085826
God, that's amazing. Between this and the duty-free charge, I almost feel bad I've never ordered from them before.

>>10086031
It's always sung and never spoken:
>Mana Mana
>doo doo da doo doo

What hiragana/Kanji should I use to search for lots/packs of items in Japanese 2nd hand sites? Not matching sets,just bundles of socks accessories...etc

Also,best low-poof bell shape petti for everyday wear?

Which editing app is everyone with those frilly "lolita" stickers using?

When it comes to sizing, particularly Liz Lisa (at least that's the brand I'm looking at, pic related is their free size measurements), how forgiving are free sizes?

I'm one or maybe two inches larger in the waist than what free sizes are usually marked down on depending on the brand; should I go for them or wait until I slim up with diet, exercise, and a little bit of waist training I'm planning to do?

>>10088128
Line Cam

>>10086031
Neither. Mah-nah.

Does anyone have a Japanese care label chart ?

Is Maiden Clothing okay? The site seems to be empty

>>10088681
Hm, their Twitter updated a few hours ago, and the links posted there seem to work and the items are still listed, but the categories on their website have been disabled somehow. Maybe doing inventory? They just had a Winter Sale and have probably been busy with New Year's.

>>10088418
thank you!

how do i get stains off a parasol? i accidentally left one in my grandpa's truck a while ago and part of the handle and the umbrella itself (both same material) is covered in brownish stains and pencil marks... i think the brown ones are either rust or tobacco... it's really gross.

>>10088736
https://aminoapps.com/c/lolita-amino/amp/blog/cleaning-some-neglected-umbrellas-picture-and-text-heavy/wKzo_olotouBXQ2MMlMkP2rl5N7Rnja1lN7

>>10088401
if it has shirring and your other measurements are within range you'll be fine imo. How stretchy their shirring is ranges wildly though

>>10080138
What is big to you?

Sort of a dumb question, but cute makeup/hair/styling for pic related? I'm wearing it to a con because I don't have time for a cosplay but I'm wondering if there's any pics of kigus looking more """done up""" and neat

>>10088997
Dropped pic, mosting from mobile

>>10088678
It's not a chart per se, but here's webpage that may help, anon!
https://lifeabroad.jp/html/daily_life/symbols_signs.html

>>10088997
you can do gyaru hair + make like pic related

I bought a dress off LM and when I took it out of the mailer, the smell of it literally made me gag. It's soaking in water with baking soda right now. I can't believe a seller would ship something out like that.

Stench is not something that can be proved with photos. Should I even bother approaching them via PM and idk ask for reparations? Leave negative feedback right away?

>>10089030
PM them and see what they say.
Also sunlight is great at taking out smells as well, especially during the winter.

>>10089030
Did they at least warn you? I bought something that smelled like summer in Georgia for Miss Piggy but they had the decency to warn me.

>>10089030
Message them! It was either: washed right before shipping and molded, or was never washed ever. Maybe it got wet in transit...

Regardless, message the seller. Either they will feel bad and offer you a refund, or you can use it in support of a PayPal claim

>>10089060
The seller warned me about owning cats (and it seems like she at least lint rolled the dress), but not unpleasant smells. Thankfully it's not cat urine.

>>10089035
>>10089064
All right, I'll figure out how to politely phrase a message to her.

does anyone have the mom's salopetti vocaroo? the link expired and i can't find it

So I'm brand new to /cgl and 4chan (and new to lolita in general, desu). I'm struggling to make the Angelic Pretty Aqua Princess OP work in a way that doesn't make me look ita af. The lack of sleeves and the lackluster top part of the dress are kicking my ass. Should I hide it all with a long wig and a ton of accessories, or get something to wear on top?

Was this a mistake.

>>10089109
How are you struggling exactly? The JSK is hard because it's strapless, but this should be fine just worn as-is, do your hair and makeup, wear some simple matching jewellery and wear a headbow, socks or tights, and shoes....

>>10089109
the top part of the dress isnt lackluster youre just retarded

>>10089116
I can see the struggle. It definitely needs something that shade of pink in the coord, and then mint and white for everything else would be fine. All pink would look weird. All mint is hard to match. White helps you balance out colors and you can add it with socks, wristcuffs, hair accessories. Otherwise if you don't use neutrals your colors better match perfectly or it looks weird

>>10089116
Would you recommend working with the mint of the dress for accessories or should I lean on the hot pink and white accent colors? I got a white shell bag and some pale mint stars for my hair, but I think I've second-guessed everything to the point I don't trust my own judgment anymore, orz...

Is it cool to post a pic for critique? Is there another thread here for that?

if u wear a dark pink cardigan/bolero over it it should balance out the pink in the OP. AP has made dark pink cardigans before that would look good with this.

>>10089125
Do a floor coord or people with harp on your looks.'IMO I think so far what you have is fine, but I'd go for a pink choker, a couple of hot pink hairpins, and some white otks with pink designs on them that match.
A netted pink cardigan wouldn't be amiss, imo, either. Netted because it's a bit more mermaidy and nautical.

>>10089128

im retarded. i was responding to
>>10089109

>>10089129
dropped pic.
Kind of like this cardigan. Hunt around and see if you can find a bitmore a lolita ish one.

>>10089131
I'll look more in depth for a pink cardigan. I didn't even think of a cardigan as an option. I'm so fucking dumb.

Thank you guys so so much for answering such a dumb and obvious question. I'll post a floor pic with everything I've got so far tomorrow after work.

>>10089109
>>10089125

Good lord. This isn't actually hard. When in doubt, go back to the basic bitch coord -- a long sleeved white blouse will fit under that OP and goes with the white lace all over the dress. Match with white legwear, either lace tights or with mint/pink print. If you don't have the matching headbow, take the waist tie with you down to the craft shop and find something in matching mint. Make some hair bows out of that, pay some tailor somewhere to make this for you if you can't sew it yourself.

Shoes and bag, pick pastel pink, because hot pink is eye-searing and nobody wants it shoved in their eyeballs. The hot pink on the skirt alone is accent enough, the key is not to perfectly pantone match it, it's to make sure your undertones are similar so your pastel pink actually looks like pink and doesn't look like it's a shoehorned lavender/mauve when put next to the hot pink print.

Throw pearls on. Done. None of these things are even hard to find.

>>10089146
You okay there, anon? Like. You need to untangle your bloomers or something?
This IS the stupid j-fash thread. Let them ask stupid questions.

>>10089151
they literally gave them a helpful response

>>10089152
It's less about the help and the angry, condescending, tone about it. The person is new, you don't need to be a crusty cunt when they ask a dumb question.
Their tone. It's all wrong. If they don't change their tone. I'm going to stab them in the face. With a sodering iron.

Cute girls!!

How do you order from Atelier Boz? Do they ship internationally/to tenso or do I have to use a shopping service? Their website is so bizarrely laid out and it's hard to find information about shipment, payment or anything and even then it's hard to read since their solution for foreign customers is just google translate.

What's the most popular colorway of Vampire Requiem and cut?
Separately from that question: What's also the most uncommon color of Vampire Requiem specifically on the secondhand market?
Mostly trying to figure out why they sold the blue and red colorways. Are they the most popular or something? I would've thought it'd be the black colorway.

>>10089109
I think I understand your problem and you're getting hung up on the two unusual colors this print and colorway consists of.

Personally, I'd use a lot of white, maybe chiffon-like or translucent accessories to make it look kind of seafoamy. You're going to have a hard time with that hot pink and specifically aqua mint otherwise. I say don't coord matchy-matchy with the colors, but coord based on theme with maybe jewels.

>>10089154

I'd expect that on Big Sister of Lolita group on facebook, but if newbies are coming here to ask questions on 4chan, they should know to deal with whatever they get.

That's not even counting the possibility of someone trolling them, or getting advice from an ita, or a roleplayer just shooting shit.

nayrt, btw. Just think you may want to rethink your approach if you're actually taking shit on cgl this seriously.

>>10089206
Shopping service.

>>10089109
>lackluster
What? Are you kidding me, it's fucking beautiful

Are Triple Fortune bonnets good? Why does CC sometimes sell them for super cheap and then randomly again for more expensive? (1800 yen versus 10800 yen). I keep thinking it's an error, but it's happened multiple times, so I don't think it is?

>>10089286
I really like mine! I wouldn't have paid full price for it because the flowers are hot glued rather than sewn, but it's gorgeous and sturdy. Dunno why CC would do that though, sounds like an error to me.

>>10089151
There is stupid and there is full retard. Thinking the bodice is lacklustre because it isn’t some ott mess is full on retarded. They deserve the tone.

>>10089214
Are you talking about the 2018 rerelease? Because those were clearly not based on demand. The long jsk was never as pricey as the short. The lavender or cream is the most uncommon one, you can use Lolibrary to figure out that they were not in the 2011 release.

>>10089286
Likely because they are fugly colours

Can anyone help me find out the name of this dress? I've tried searching for it myself to no avail.

>>10089306
I'm a little scared it might be an error because I was quick enough to grab one. CC hasn't said anything yet but I'm almost expecting them to cancel my order and apologize. For ~$18 I couldn't even buy the raw materials to make a bonnet like that, so I can deal with the cheaper construction.

>>10089313
I didn't think pink and white was ugly?

>>10089343
If you use Facebook you can post the image in the "What is that dress? (Lolita fashion)" group. They're really good at identifying pieces.

>>10089343
Well I think we can all agree that it's meta.

>>10089343
It kind of looks like it's by physical drop?

>>10089447
No, it looks like a physical drop stock photo. Plus I have never seen that and I've scrolled through tons and tons of pages of Meta on new and old lolibrary trying to find old Meta and I've never seen this

>>10089343
>>10089456
It must be physical drop, pic related is another dress of theirs and it seems identical

I want an OP that's only 4-5cm bigger than my bust measurement. Is that enough room or should I pass? There's no shirring.

>>10089671
Measure yourself in the bra you want to wear with it whilst taking a deep breath in, and also consider whether your shoulders and ribcage will fit well - having a wider back will make the bust tighter vs. small back/relatively larger boobs. If all seems to be okay, then you may be okay depending on the cut of the OP

>>10089343
If it looks like Kuniko Kato snapped it on a potato in yellow lighting, it's Physical Drop. Based Kato-san doesn't have time for boring stock pics, she has pintucks to sew and pretty food to photograph!

I asked this on the taobao general but no one answered:

I used SpreeNow as a SS and the UPS tracking they gave me about a week ago says it's from Canada... It says a label was created but it has not been received by UPS. Nothing has updated since Jan 19th.

Is this normal...?

>>10089883

Just email them and ask if you have the right tracking number. Why would a taobao parcel originate in Canada.

How long does Antique Beast usually keep their orders open for?

>>10089902
I sent them a message on the chat system they have. I have no idea why it would say Canada either. That was the first alarming thing.

Are there any bicycle themed prints out there? Indie/Taobao brands are fine.

>>10089906
Not long - a couple of days usually.

I submitted an order request with Japonica yesterday from Antique Beast and they closed .... Am I screwed?

>>10090106
If Japonica didn't already send you an order confirmation email, then they missed the window. Sorry, anon.

>>10090106
I think the shop hadn't opened yet? Ab is taking orders now though, so try resubmitting the request.

Does anyone know a good mercari shopping service that is on the cheaper side? Japonica is weird lately

Are there any guitar themed dresses out there?

What are the measurements for Moitie's older Size 1? I bought an OP assuming I'd fit because I have a non shirred JSK from 2006 that I fit comfortably, but now I'm just worrying. All I can can find is Bust 82, what's the waist and shoulder span?

>>10090106
The shop is actually open, but they haven't updated their mobile site. Use the web version and you should be able to see the open image

Am I searching the wrong thing or does juliette et justine not show up much on the Japanese second hand market ?

>>10090387
Well I don't know exactly what you're searching, but it is pretty uncommon. It's kind of hard to find stuff from classic brands in general secondhand, with IW being a notable exception.

>>10090383
They never had official measurements like that, so it really depends on the item. You can check Lolibrary but I doubt there is accurate measurements since they said everything was the same size before.

>>10090387
It doesn’t.

>>10089146
This doesn't sound like a good coord at all

>>10090129
>>10090157
>>10090386
Thanks, anons! They just sent me a confirmation email!

Background info:
I'm using SpreeNow as an SS for taobao. A shipping label for my package was created on 1/19 in Canada (why not China...?) It shows as shipping to my city, but hasn't been received by UPS.

Spreenow now says that they'll open an investigation with their carrier. I really have no hope.

Has anyone ever encountered something like this with them? How long should I wait to file a paypal claim? Can I even file a paypal claim in this situation?

Do western people not like the messy, remake style that jfashion shops like Gunifuni and Southpawcathy make? Spank! Also had this style but they've become more polished over the years. I want to upcycle pieces in a kawaii style and I like the messy, handmade look but I've never seen people outside of Japan wear such things. Opinions?

>>10091240
Imo you're free to create and wear whatever you like. This isn't to my tastes so I have no real opinion on it, but I can definitely see people getting unreasonably booty bothered over this and possibly posting this to the ita thread as a "fairy kei ita" or something; that might be because I've been spending too much time here lately though.

>>10091240
It may not be my style, but I think it's cute enough that I can see people picking up this kind of stuff. The idea of messy handmade stuff kinda reminds me of some of the clothes that are mori kei, just with a kawaii pastelly twist.

Does anyone know any good places for finding rings for sweet lolita?

>>10091253
Mercari or fril

Does anyone know how to get wrinkles out of Nameless Poem without a hand steamer? I know its polyester so I'm too scared to iron it and hanging it up in the bathroom with the shower steaming didn't work. Should I just take it to a dry cleaner to get pressed?

>>10092904
Pressing cloth!! One of the local seamstresses taught me this - they used to use this technique all the time for fancy wedding dresses with stubborn creases. Put your iron on a medium heat setting and get a thin, damp cotton cloth that's had most of the water squeezed out (a thin flannel or handkerchief is fine but not a huge thick egyptian cotton flannel). Place cloth over the area with wrinkles and iron through it. Repeat as needed (obviously re-wet the cloth). This is pretty much like steaming as the iron should heat up the water in the cloth, which means that your clothing is only getting steam temperatures as opposed to the full blast of the iron. Probably shower steaming didn't work because it wasn't hot enough.

Do you shave your arm hair? I live in a hot as hell place, so summer will be here in a moment and my blouses will all be short-sleeved. I always find myself thinking about whether I should be shaving it or not.

>>10093665
Thank you so much Anon this worked like a charm!

Is it normal for dry cleaners to have to remove buttons to dry clean a dress??

What style would 2B's outfit be considered? 9S seems to draw a lot from Ouji aesthetics but 2B seems pretty distinct from goth loli.

>>10094470
Yes, but they are supposed to put them back on. There's a tumbling process that can break certain types of buttons.

A need a huge bow for a ponytail, Takane Manaka-style but I have no idea of how to do it, if I should buy a ribbon or a glued bow.

why is it so hard to find cheap cute/casual brands that are either located in the US or ship overseas? i'd prefer just using a single store rather than using taobao or aliexpress

>>10094829
It's just a costume, not lolita at all.

Any specific tips to avoid making -kei looks appear ageplay/ddlgish? Looking for advice on silhouette/coording since I pretty much know to avoid cheap normie brand items.

>>10093991
Try waxing it instead, it grows back softly instead of rough and prickly and if you do it consistently, it should grow back thinner.

This has probablybeen asked before, but
What is the best way larger chested lolitas fit into their brand blouses? I just bought an angelic pretty blouse and it fits everywhere perfectly except for my bust. I feel like a sports bra doesn't work. Maybe i need a tighter one?

Are the japan travel threads not allowed? Did the last one get deleted? its not on wasoru/archived and now i cant find it.

>>10096300
sports bras, binders or losing weight. (inb4 wahhh im not fat)

Any prescription glasses wearing lolitas here that can tell me where I can find some cute glasses? I had a struggle finding light pink ones amid all the brown/black in my local stores. I really want to get some more colourful frames, from a decent online store. Anyone know any?

>>10097425
Try Zenni maybe? I got a few cute frames from them, including a gold and pink pair!

I got a new dress recently, wine with a white bib and white cuffs, and I just washed it (following instructions, cold water, hand wash) and the wine still ended up bleeding onto the white and I'm at a loss. Google hasn't been helpful.

The dress is still damp to avoid setting in the stain, but I'm not sure the best way to remove the stain without risking more color bleed from getting the wine fabric wet. Last time I had a color bleed stain it was on a plain white blouse so I could just treat the whole thing.

Any tips on how to remove the stain?