/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Does LIEF ever restock? If so, where do they announce when they do?

Hi, /a/ here. Might one of you agree be my THICC unhygienic weeb gf?

>>10127502
Only if you donate to my patreon and act like my gross whiteknighting neckbeard UwU

Is it ever okay to self-post in CoF thread even if I don't have Facebook? Sometimes I want to share coords but I don't want to feel retarded lol

What is the best nail glue? I wanna put on more press on nails but I’m always paranoid they’re going to fall off after like two hours on.

>>10127615
No. The COF threads are for coords from COF, they're not for self posting unless you posted your coord on COF first.

>>10127615
Just make a selfposted thread

>>10127618
I don’t use press on, but I use pic related to repair my broken nails and it works like a champ. 95% sure it’s just straight super glue, but the brush is really helpful.
I got mine at sally. Also it’ll make your eyes water if you hold it too close to your face so watch out for that.

>>10127618
This shit is way better than normal superglue since it's flexible and it's a gel with a good delivery system and cap so you can carry it in your handbag without it getting everywhere unlike a standard tube

>>10127481
Guy here, this question isn't related to cosplaying but my aunt is gonna have her 50th birthday and I want to get her something. Do you girls know of a good present?

Why would someone choose to sell brand on a site like depop instead of lace market or a specific j-fashion/Lolita sales page? Sometimes I see a good deal but I wonder if the person is selling it there because they’re trying to dodge bad feedback and they’re a shady seller

>>10127683
We don't know your aunt so no.

>>10127685
Here’s some reasons I can think of: trying to target newbies who don’t know lolita specific websites. It can also just be an attempt to get rid of stuff that’s just not selling. Or could be selling print replicas since those are banned on lace market.

>>10127685
Just to add to what I said above. There was one time I saw an innocent world dress cheaply on ebay, but I wasn’t sure how I felt about it. The listing run out and within a few hours the seller put the dress up on lace market for a higher price. I think they were making an attempt to get rid of the dress. I just don’t know why on ebay

>>10127618
Super glue but the one with flexible rubber in it.
Tried and tested for years. Trust me, everyone I meet agrees when I lend them my glue.

How do you enter your billing address in your account on the AP online shop?

I've entered my tenso address as normal on the shipping address, but I wanted to put my billing address as the one meant for my card, to avoid any issues like my card getting blocked. I tried to enter it but it wouldn't be accepted because the post code isn't a Japanese one and isn't recognised.
Would it be ok to put the tenso address as the billing address or would my card be affected? Or can I leave it blank and just check out?

Does Innocent World send out tracking numbers or info that your items shipped? I know they ship EMS, and since I'm in Cali it will be quick, but IDK when they will actually ship out my packge.

How do you wash your burando or other jfash pieces? Is following the instructions on the tag sufficient? What are some shortcuts or tips you have from experience?

>>10127756
It widely varies based on the piece itself. Baby prints run the worst so I'm always careful of those

>>10127673
Dropped pic

>>10127683
Burando

>>10127755
Yes, but if they're having a sale and are overloaded with orders, they sometimes forget sending shipping notifications. When you do get an email saying that your order has shipped, it will always have a tracking number.

>>10127756
Like >>10127758 said, it highly depends. I generally wash all my frills in the washing machine on gentle cycle, but my wardrobe is all solids so I've never had an issue. I will say that you should be careful washing red pieces, or pieces that have red on them, since that color (coincidentally) is the most prone to bleeding.

>>10127756
In general, 100% poly (solid or print) can be handwashed cold or on a cool gentle cycle in a mesh bag. Cotton is more variable, and depends on how often you wear a piece. Since cotton fades and pills more readily I tend to handwash in cold or dry clean to keep pieces nice, even though they would survive repeat washing fine (I wear a lot of old black pieces and faded pilling black looks awful). Old AP (2010 sweet especially) is known for being extremely hardy with a few exceptions. Baby is always a gamble because the prints bleed more often. A few general tips:

>If a dress has specialty trims/design elements like gemstones or beading I would handwash gently over anything else.
>Always remove detachable pieces and either wash by themselves or spot clean because metal clasps can leave rust stains or snag delicate fabric.
>Air dry flat, or hung up on a rack, never in the dryer.
>Baby uses a thick torchon lace a lot, if you wash a piece with that spend time reshaping the lace while it's damp or it will turn into a crinkled mess that no amount of steaming will save you from completely.
>I tend to either handwash chiffon or wash it in a mesh bag to prevent snags. This isn't necessary but fixing snags is basically impossible so I like to be careful.

Really washing brand isn't too hard if you keep the fiber type in mind, and do a test on a bow/waist tie. You can even save a dress from red dye bleeding! Plus cgl is good at giving help for specific dress/stain problems, so if you're worried someone here might help (or it might be in the archives).

>>10127501
Twitter. If it's a new release that's sold out online, it may be still available in-store

>>10127775
How do you keep your cotton from not turning crunchy and stiff when airdrying? No amount of rinsing helps me so I know it's not leftover soaps.

>>10127775
Any advice for velvet or flocked pieces?

>>10127775
This is great! Thanks anon! I was planning on buying a set of cute mesh washing bags and this was the last push I needed to go for it!

>>10127800
You can air dry it 95% of the way then tumble it on low for a couple minutes to loosen it up a bit and then let it finish air drying. A steamer would also do the same thing, although I know a lot of people don't have those.

This is actually what I do with big fluffy terrycloth towels, they get crunchy if I air dry, but ~5min in the dryer makes them soft and warm again.

>>10127811
Velvet I tend to spot clean, steam, then air out after the first wear, then dry clean after the second. Some gulls have successfully handwashed velveteen however, but I haven't tested it myself yet.

My flocky (on chiffon) has been successfully handwashed doing a cold soak+dunk and drip method. Friction is the worst thing for flocky, so soaking it with almost no agitation is safest. Dry cleaning may or may not melt the glue, so I prefer to risk water myself. I got a bit vigorous with a piece I had just gotten because it was absolutely nasty and the water had a bunch of little fuzzies in it from me being too rough. Thankfully the print was fine, but I've been extremely careful ever since. Don't be me, be gentle.

That being said there's tons of debate on caring for flocked pieces, I feel like everyone with HL cares for it differently. I feel like I should also say that most of my experiments take place on Moitie and Baby, so ymmv.

>>10127800
It needs to move. Tumble drying is a bad idea but you can hang it outside in a windy but shady place or hang it in front of a fan.

>>10127835
Do it, mesh bags are awesome! I use them with work clothes too and that (+cold water+air dry) has really seemed to extend the life of my clothes. I'm boring though and use cheap plain ones.

Oh, and always do a test on waist ties/bows to make sure nothing goes wrong.

>>10127837
>>10127839
Thanks both of you!

The Taobao thread is silent so I’ll ask it here:
Did To Alice close their Taobao? Do they have a new website to order from? I wanted to pick up some cheap cutesy shit for my next shopping service order but their store is gone.

Also, are Sosic shoes good quality? My Antaina tea parties were shit quality but I love my Bodyline ones, though I don’t think I’ll ever see a restock in my huge gaijin size again. Is Angelic Imprint (wherever their store is, again I can’t find it on TB) good?

>>10127685
there's WAAAY more users on depop = higher chance of selling something esp if you're eager to get rid of it

>>10127892
http://www.toalice.co.jp/

I don't have sosic shoes but going through the archives, people say the quality is good.

About to seal a deal on a dress on LM. The seller messaged me about accepting responsibility as soon as the dress is sent to me and damage done to the dress isn’t their responsibility. I asked them for photos of the armpits (to see if there is any staining) and they haven’t gotten back to me. Was I just being too paranoid? It’s a DD of mine so I wanted to make sure it was ok.

So I was thinking about doing this, but then I stopped when I realized I’m not really sure what’s going on with the lower half. Are those tights, pants, or what? Also, is there even any footwear? It’s all kind of hard to tell and I’d appreciate some thoughts/ideas.

>>10127998
Fuck off to the cosplay thread this isn't Jfash

>>10127997
If the seller has already disclaimed that there is damage, and you're aware, then they're re-saying there's damage so you can't file a claim as soon as you get the item on fault of "damaged item". They're trying to cover their ass so you can't say you didn't know there was damage upon arrival. Or in case of damage being done in transit.

However if this is the first mention of any damages, I'd say hold up, get damage disclosures, and adjust price accordingly, or back out of buying it.

Where can I find op’s like these? Also the cardigan and shoes. I am a lurker and appreciator of Lolita but my husband absolutely hates it and out of respect for him I won’t spend money on frilly stuff. But I have shown him dresses like pic related and he likes them. I do check lace market pretty regularly but the only similar piece I was able to find was L.

Does anyone have a similar issue with having to wear more “normie” styles? I’d appreciate any input on how you’ve managed to make your coords

>>10128257
Everything in that pic is from Jane Marple, it even says so on the tags and collar of the cardigan. Jane Marple has a category on Lacemarket but you can also buy it new here http://janemarple.shop-pro.jp/.. Looking for specific pieces secondhand can take years.

>>10128276
Ok, thanks! I’m sure it does take awhile. I’ll keep my eyes peeled

>>10128257
JM like that is dirt cheap on the Japanese market, but somewhat hard to find in the west just FYI. Axes Femme might have a few pieces that appeal to you as well, but you might have to dig since they release a wide variety of stuff.

Idk where to ask this - Can anyone recommend a cosplay artist that does screen-accurate stuff? There's a certain headband i MUST have, prices don't matter need the best one can get with cash

>>10128312
This thread is for jfash, try asking in the help thread: >>10127595

>>10127685
We don't know anything about her. A good present comes from what you know about the person. Just think about what your aunt likes. Think about what she talks about and what she wears. Maybe take her out to a nice dinner or get her tickets to a show she wants to see. The gift really depends on her and your relationship with her. A gift based solely on a suggestion from us will be meaningless.

>>10127683
We don't know anything about her. A good present comes from what you know about the person. Just think about what your aunt likes. Think about what she talks about and what she wears. Maybe take her out to a nice dinner or get her tickets to a show she wants to see. The gift really depends on her and your relationship with her. A gift based solely on a suggestion from us will be meaningless.

>>10128335
Thanks!

Can anyone identify this dress?

>>10128394
toy harmony jsk by angelic pretty. it was a lucky pack i think

I'm a bit of a newbie so forgive me if this is common knowledge.
I recently discovered Soufflesong's Mucha print and i've loved the artist since forever. I know purchasing from taobao is frowned upon, because it's all cheap, poorly constructed and ita, but i'm obsessed.
My questions is- do any reputable brands have similar Mucha or Mucha inspired prints? I don't mind paying more, or searching for it secondhand if anything does exist.

>>10128409
Innocent World did a (licenced) Mucha print awhile ago.

>>10128409
Innocent World Mucha Square Neck jsk

>>10128411
>>10128412
Oh FUCK they have tights too
Thank you anons

the paint on my AP tea parties are peeling. Can I find a nail polish in a similar color, and paint over the holes?

What are some cute necklaces that would go with honey cake?

I'm trying to find some cute ones online to wear for a con im going to in two weeks and I kinda don't want to just go with pancake theme? I've checked etsy for waffle and chocolate necklaces and I hate how tasteless a lot of them look and don't wanna waste my money on cheap looking craft jewelry. What would you guys recommend?

>>10128543
biscuit, cutlery?

Does spreenow do pre-orders? Anyone have experience with ordering it?
I would really like to order a beryy q bag but I've never used a taobao proxy before

>>10128546
I've considered those, but cutlery is a bit too simple for me and the tiny autist in my head doesn't wanna wear biscuit themed things with a dress that has no biscuit motifs.

>>10128552
Maybe use wunderwelt instead?
I think they sell those on there too

Do you need a proxy for wunderwelt?

>>10128573
The website literally says it'll ship to you. I know this is the stupid questions thread but there's a limit to how stupid you should be.

>>10128409
>I know purchasing from taobao is frowned upon, because it's all cheap, poorly constructed and ita
That's quite a generalization, so no not really. It depends on the brand. Read reviews for individual brands and dresses. Some are nearly as nice as brand, some are meh, some are to be avoided completely.

Souffle Song is one of those brands that are really hit and miss so yeah, your money would be much better spend on IW in this case.

Nevertheless I wanted to address it because as a newbie, if you do find a really nice dress on taobao, with good reviews, you shouldn't feel pressured not to order it just because "all taobao is ita". As you wear the fashion more you'll gain enough experience to gauge what quality construction is and which taobao pieces you should avoid, and which ones are fine to buy.

>>10128602
All taobao IS ita though

>>10127641636
that's fair, thanks for being helpful unlike >>10127636 who comes to a stupid questions thread and states the obvious without offering a suggestion

>>10128609
>asks a yes no question
>gets salty when the answer is no

Nayrt but have some sense about you.

>>10128609
What is unhelpful about them? They said no and gave a good reason why. If you want to selfpost, make a selfpost thread, post in the lolita general, or post in the coord help thread.

>>10128602
Thank you for the advice, anon!
I have experience buying off aliexpress so I know how necessary looking up reviews and seller feedback can be. I’ll definitely keep this in mind when browsing Taobao moving forward.

>>10128574
fuck you I'll be as stupid as I want

>>10128619
Your mum drank with you in her belly eh?

What’s the general sizing for Milk pieces like? Especially skirts

Also, has anyone ever purchased any Yosuke shoes? How’s the quality/longevity?

>>10128627
Look on lolibrary to see the average measurements

>>10128257
>my husband absolutely hates it and out of respect for him I won’t spend money on frilly stuff

Please have some respect for yourself and spend your money on some frilly stuff. That's what this fashion is all about.

Source: have a husband, he accepts it.

>>10128622
It's called laziness
Try not to take things here too seriously anon

>>10128637
>being so lazy you can't read

So yes to mommy drinking?

Can anyone link me the Taobao google doc? I don't really understand how the archives work, so I haven't been able to find it!

>>10128742
Never mind, there's a thread and I'm a fucking idiot

Are there any brands or indie stores that make jewelry that's similar to Supperate System? I admired their stuff for the longest time but then they closed. And I've heard that Supperate System's quality was really hit or miss anyway. I haven't seen much of their stuff on secondhand markets, so if there's anywhere else that I can find this sort of decedent looking goth jewelry from that would be awesome. I especially liked their resin pieces.

>>10128646
No

>>10128543
Q-pot has honey themed clothes and accessories in their current collection. They also often have waffle, syrup, melty chocolate, cherry, and milk accessories. And pancakes if you change your mind.

>>10128631
Lolibrary’s still up? I thought it was down for some reason. Thanks for the tip anon

>>10128351
this is a great response anon

I have some older prints that I get drycleaned but they still look dull, especially the white lace parts. How can I brighten these up without ruining the dress? Both my Miracle Candy OP and my Magical Etoile OP (both in red) look extremely dull

How ita are triangular headbands like pic related?
I'm debating using one in a sweet-ish country lolita coord.

>>10129153
Are they water-safe? If so, vinegar or a product like Restoration or Quilt Wash will help brighten the white back up. Use tepid water with the vinegar/Restoration in it and repeat until the water is clear.

>>10129231
That's really cute! Imo they're not ita at all as long as they're made well and coorded well. It should be just fine in a country coord.

>>10128257
it's funny because the foundation of lolita for japanese women was about saying fuck it to men, i'm living for myself and wearing what i like

>>10129363
That’s how a lot of media, western and otherwise, covered it, but really it was started by band groupies. I.e. girls who want to attract the attention of and fuck band members.

>>10129394
Lolita fashion began before gothic lolita became a thing, and GL was inspired by visual kei and has nothing to do with wanting to fuck any band members; iirc there was info on one particular VK band that specifically stated they hated lolita, if anything. Please do your research.

>>10129394
>>10129363
You both sound dumb. Lolita had lots of different influences, including feminism and music fans (Idk wtf you got groupies from, you know that means women who had sex with the band members right?)

>>10129398
That was Dir en Grey and it was fake news

>>10129404
>fake news
Nice meme. Source or gtfo.

>>10128603
ok

>>10129409
That's my point, there is no source of Dir en Grey saying that. There was an interview where Kyo said it doesn't suit everyone and Die made a joke about it. Things like this snowballed all the time back then, like when people thought Gazette would never come to Europe because they said they hate white people.

>>10129415
I remember when people said Miyavi was going to have a divorce, pretty much officially confirmed. Turned out it all came from one fan who gave him a drawing and he folded it in a way you couldn't see his wife anymore.

I was thinking about buying a pair of black platform sneakers. What's "in" in j-fashion nowadays?

Does Closet Child have a type of "tax-free" counter in store? I'm reading that foreign travelers can get a sales tax exemption on purchases above 5,000 yen by showing their passport, but I'm not really sure what to do or how to ask. I'll be in Japan soon.

>>10128835
AGH! these are so cute! i'll keep em in mind thanks

>>10129590

Someone correct me because it's been a while, but I don't believe they do. You're going to have to ask each individual store, but smaller stores tend to have no exemption. I went to IW and CC and neither did tax exemptions afaik. My passport seems to be holding up to memory as the only receipt I have in there is from Tokyu Hands

>>10129590

It's actually mostly hit or miss depending on the exact store you walk into. One of the smaller shopping malls didn't have tax exemption for the burando store I visited (I forget which one though). None of the CCs I hit up did tax exemption either, but I didn't hit them all up so maybe there's one that does.

Most of the shopgirls understand the words "tax free" in English, or if they don't, show them your passport and they'll usually get what you're asking. Then either they look happy which means they do do tax free, or they pull the "sorry" face and launch a long explanation, which means no, they don't do tax free.

As for finding the tax free counter, just walk up to the normal register when you're paying. Either they'll do it at the register/counter and give you money back on the spot, or some shopping malls they hand you the directory map and point out where the tax-free counter is, you pay full price at the shop's register, then go to the tax free counter with your receipt and someone there will process your tax free and give you your money back.

Total nooblet here looking for babbys first dress, leaning towards classic. I hate most of Bodyline's designs. Is taobao a good option for a first feeler dress? I'm looking for a solid colored JSK with at least partial shirring. Or should I bite the bullet and get second hand brand?
Another question, do normie broques like these work for classic?

>>10129675
Second hand. Solid JSKs are usually less expensive than prints, there's a lot of cheap solid IW on LM right now.

>>10129675
Second hand brand. Any colours or cuts you like? What are your measurements? Maybe we can make some recommendations

>>10129675
Also what part of the world are you in so we can suggest things nearby

>>10129675
The shoes could work

What's the difference between regular Jane Marple and Jane Marple dans le salon?

>>10129750
Regular JM has that girly feeling and the prints and cuts are tailored for a younger target group. Dans le Salon is for the older target group. Loose and longer cuts and more mature prints.

what is JM sizing like? smaller or larger than ETC and MILK?

>>10129789
It's fairly large. A lot of their pieces are more of a japanese L than an M, even when they're one size.

Is it a bad idea to try to take lolita dresses to a normie fleamarket? What's the likelihood the clothes will get ruined? Would you buy something on Lacemarket if you knew it has been to a flea market?

I'm not expecting to actually sell anything, more like want to try a new outdoors activity. But not if I have to pay for it in ruined clothes.

Oh, and what about a Bring And Buy at an anime con?

>>10129995
>take to a flea market
Like... You're gonna lug them around over your shoulder and carry your vegetables in them? That's kind of weird.

Anyways, wear your dresses wherever you want ffs. The only thing that you should worry about is shoes, potentially.

>>10130008
Do you know how to read?

>>10130008
Ah, I mean trying to sell them at a flea market.

>>10129675
Secondhand brand is much less biting the bullet than you think. The prices are comparable to Taobao but you know you will get quality. Classic is not as expensive (excluding OTT). Innocent World is having a sale right now with some dresses being extremely cheap, so I'd suggest that over BL and Taobao. You will be getting a brand new brand dress for the price of secondhand.

I have an item on lacemarket right now, and for some reason I keep getting an error when I use the price drop feature. It doesn't matter if I try it from the active sales or unsold screen, Chrome or Firefox. Is anyone else having this issue? What am I doing wrong?

has traumerei put out a call for models yet

>>10129675
The shoes definitely work as long as the color goes with your coord

>>10129597
>>10129617
Thanks for the responses! I didn't have my hopes up, so hearing this is okay.

>>10129675
I love brogues for classic! I have a pair in black, brown, and wine too.

>>10129995
>Oh, and what about a Bring And Buy at an anime con?
Idk about the flea market, but yes to a swap/market thing at an anime con. The swap at my local con has tables that are just full of jfash.

>>10130102
Hm, my question was more, how likely is it that being pawed at by hasty and sweaty people will result in stains and tears?
Does anyone bring their actually expensive, nice brand there and not regret it?

>>10129675

Gonna be contrarian and suggest being careful with brogues. They work, but they also make some girls' legs look stumpy because they cut your legs off at the ankles. If you're slim/slender then it'll probably be okay. Going with a lighter colour make the effect less drastic as the contrast is lessened.

Seconding secondhand brand or the IW sale.

>>10129995
>>10130341

If you're really worried, you can put them in plastic and stick stock photos on the front along with the pricing. That would cut down on people pawing through them directly, and if someone wants to handle the dress before they buy you can talk to them one on one. Of course, no trying on dresses, you can have a measuring tape handy and the measurements printed alongside the stock photo as well.

Fair disclaimer, this is based off vending dolls clothes. We do let them try the doll clothes on, but lolita clothes... you'd want to be able to turn down hamplanets without triggering some SJW storm.

I've been on the hunt for a nice, cute, pink coat with a capelet and have narrowed my options down to two: a BTSSB one for 9900 yen with reasonable shipping to where I am (I think like 15-20 USD) and a Kidsyoyo one for $170, another $80 for shipping. In pic, left is BTSSB and right is Kidsyoyo.

I really like the Kidsyoyo coat, the fact that it comes in a full set with a matching beret and hand warmer, and I've heard their coats are very warm (this one is 95% wool, 5% nylon), which is important as I'm located in a cold place. I love the embroidery and the warm brown accent color as well as the fact that it's overall a bit more low key and dusty pink. But while it's supposedly a limited edition release worth over $600, it's still taobao (granted, good taobao) and that shipping price is wild.

Judging from the pics of the inside of the Baby coat, it's a bit thinner and probably won't be super warm, but may be more durable in the long run, and the white fur trim helps the colors pop a bit more, yet at the same time feels a bit too out-there. But the price is so alluring!

I found this discussion on the LJ about coats, mentioning the quality of both Baby's and Kidsyoyo, if that helps supplement things. egl.livejournal.com/19104887.html

What should I do, gulls? Should I bite the bullet and shell out for the Kidsyoyo one?

>>10130369
Of course you should get the baby one. Kidsyoyo quality sucks and they do really overt design replicas, especially of Mary Magdalene. Speaking of MM, if you really want a high quality, warm coat I’d suggest one of theirs. I got pic related on mbok for around $200 a few years ago, and similar prices often show up elsewhere on the secondhand market.

Does IW ever restock things or are you just shit out of luck if they sell out?

>>10130369

I could have sworn the kidsyoyo coat uses real rabbit fur. If that's something that bothers you, maybe check qcute's livejournal, they probably mention if it's real rabbit fur.

Kidsyoyo also had a service where for a fee you can get the coats with extra lining, which would be worth it if your area is really, really cold. I feel like the seller would definitely have mentioned if they paid for the extra lining though, since it's a big selling point that sometimes chinese coats are warmer than Japanese ones.

Regarding quality, kidsyoyo was actually looked up as one of the ones that really went the full hog to get the closest to burando quality. They didn't quite make the final mile to reach burando quality, but they aren't cheap and shoddy like much of today's meme print taobao is, either. So the coat wouldn't be all that shabby, considering you're comparing to a btssb coat that does look kind of aging.

And if none of the above helps sway you one way or the other, I'd pick the coat that is the easiest to coord. For the btssb coat, if it's roomy enough that you can still layer both a turtleneck and a cardigan/sweater under it, that's one way to deal with the cold (if you can't, definitely skip the btssb coat, it's not worth being frozen for it). Whether you like white vs brown, or the brighter pink vs dusty pink, check your shoes, legwear and wardrobe and make sure you can actually make a coherent outfit with the coat on, and with the coat off. Otherwise what happens is you get a nice coat and then either look ita half the time, or you still end up spending more money to buy more matching accessories.

Not a cut and dried answer, I guess. Especially the choice between spending money on warmer taobao vs cheap but cold burando coat.

>>10130381

You can email in and request the item anyway. The online shop has different stock from the physical shops, so sometimes they are able to find one in one of the stores and sell it to you.

Please note that this is not a free stock check, usually if they find it then they assume you want to buy it. I don't know how blacklist-happy IW is compared to other brands.

The rest of the time, it depends on what the item is and how it disappeared:
- If it's a recent (re)release, super hyped up and sold out within minutes of opening, they're quite likely to do a second round or an MTO.
- If it's a seasonal item, they'll hide the listing from the shop and bring it back next year (they're currently doing it with the spring/summer items)
- If it's a regular release, not that popular, and it sold out, chances are it's gone for good.

>>10130381
They sometimes have summer/winter restocks, like they did today, but usually yeah, once it's out of stock, it's either gone or goes into lucky packs if it never actually sold out.
This is about the online store of course, I'm not sure how it goes in the brick and mortar stores. If you have an in-store shopping service, it might be worth to look into if there's something you really want.

I found a replica in lacemarket which I'm pretty sure the seller isn't aware is a replica as the original dress isn't too well known. Do I just report the listing or message the seller about it and give them a chance to take it down themselves?

>>10130474
I'd email the seller. If they really don't know no sense in embarrassing them further.

There's a lacemarket seller with multiples of a very commonly replicated dress, and the only photos they have on their listing are a single stock photo and a single low quality photo with the dress they're selling only partially visible with missing pieces.
I asked them to upload more pictures, they replied theyve DM'd more pictures to other people if I wanted more, and I asked again for them to upload them because I won't buy a dress with only 1 bad picture visible. They replied that's fair, but never uploaded more pictures.

The picture is so bad it's hard to tell if they're selling a replica, but their behaviour is sketchy. Should I report the listing?

>>10129231
These are cute and perfect for country imo. I feel like this would only be ita it really didn’t match your coord, or if it was shoehorned onto a dress that didn’t have any country vibes

>>10129995
Anon, just start thrifting for cute antiques and home decor and sell those at a flea market. The average flea market buyer would have no idea what Lolita is and probably will insult you for your “high prices,” anywyas. But you could dress up in a coord and sell other stuff and it would be fun

>>10130381
>>10130471

Going off this question, is it possible to email AP and ask if they have things in stock? Or should i just get an in-store SS

>>10130500
Either contact the mods on facebook or report, the seller sounds sketchy af.

>>10130462
This is really, really helpful anon, thank you so much. This thing about rabbit fur is really distressing to me, though, I had no idea. I'm trying to look through all of qcute's mentions of it to double check if it's the case for this one in particular but since qutieland is gone and the domain got seized, all the links are broken. I found one LM listing mentioning that there were faux fur and real fur options for this coat so now I'm extra confused. Guess it can't hurt to ask the seller. If it really is rabbit fur I'm probably going to go with the Baby coat, but god damn it. It's too cute. Thanks again!

>>10130376
>kidsyoyo quality sucks
I can't disprove their history of replicas, but other than you it seems like they're generally pretty well regarded, even by the other anon.

>>10130529
Ap says when they have store only stock on their website, doubt that messaging would help since they say. An SS could call I guess

>>10130535
I mean, even that coat is a MM replica, anon. They just added embroidery to a shoddier version of pic related.

>>10130543

>>10130346
Ooh, that's a great idea, thank you!

>>10130522
Holy shit, I hadn't even thought about the possibility of getting insulted! Thanks!
But are you actually saying it makes sense to buy something at a thrift shop to resell it at a flea market?.. That seems like not much of a profit margin.

>>10130369
I can't say anything for their coats, but I have a skirt/blazer set by Kidsyoyo (also with similar embroidery, see pic) and I really adore it. The quality is really good too (overall construction as well as fabric and clean embroidery).

What do you like in an instructional video? I'm going to start filming myself constructing garments. I'm leaning towards a minimal asking approach, with a "primitive tech" style silent demonstration at first, then a section with narration on finer details of what is going on and why.

Any tips before I embarrass myself?

Would this be a good newbie dress?

>>10130687
OPs aren't exactly recommended to newbies often due to how they're less versatile than a skirt/jsk. IT's very cute and nice for a casual daily lolita, but if u aren't really creative in how you wear things, you're gonna be wasting your money.

>>10130676
All you gotta do is have good quality video and audio, and do anything besides sit in front of a camera and ramble, and you’ll automatically be in the top 5% of lolita youtubers

>>10130535
>>10130543

Other anon here... Kidsyoyo's reputation was actually built because they made the closest, best, most solid replica of AP's Carnival jsk. The post might still be up on egl if no one's bothered to delete it, I think it compared two replicas with the original and kidsyoyo's was so solid and so close to the original it impressed a lot of girls. Carnival is an applique dress on velvet with tons of non-print details so it's a very far cry from today's print replicas, every part had to be sourced and pieced together carefully, which is what made it impressive.

I thought I mentioned this directly since that's why they're regarded as pretty good quality, but now I'm reading back my comments and it looks like I kind of missed mentioning it, my bad.

For what it's worth, when egl placed the ban on replicas, this particular coat was considered not a replica because design knockoffs aren't replicas, plus the embroidery, the extra emphasis on the violin theme (there was also a wooden violin accessory somewhere), and plus some of the details on the pockets and lace gave the coat a completely different feel, much the same way dresses commonly may have the same or similar cuts but different prints make it a different dress. I guess that's up to you whether it's okay or not, though.

>>10130687
this is a cutsew. It's more for casual lolita, which tends to be harder to do if you are new.

>>10130703
>>10130723
Ok, thanks, I'll hold off!

>>10130706
Thanks for the thought, that's encouraging. Although it will be mostly medieval historic clothing. I've got a great audio recording setup, sadly not stereo but very clean gain mono. It'll be like asmr hand sewing

>>10129675
>filename
I want those for 3 bucks.

are lace tights like these leggings too cheap looking? I wear mostly gothic but I want something that'll work with my single white blouse

>>10131009
dropped the link sorry
https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1XJOcKpXXXXXMXFXXq6xXFXXX2/New-summer-thin-sexy-fashion-black-and-white-lace-footless-tights-wholesale-rose-9-points-nine.jpg

>>10131009
Yes. Don’t get them.

>>10131015
I actually already have some, I got them when I was 13 and only recently found them again, was just wondering if I should donate them to goodwill lol

>>10131012
>>10131009
Not if you wear Moitie UTKs over them. But they're not suitable on their own.

How do you make friends at cons? And would it be cringeworthy to wear a very low-effort Shinji Ikari cosplay as my first cosplay?

>>10131168
Idk man go ask a cosplay thread.

>>10130543
>>10130661
>>10130710
Thanks for the info guys. Yeah, when I was going through qcute posts I noticed a lot of requests for that AP replica and found it surprising as someone still pretty new to the fashion from the point of view where replicas have always been frowned upon. That said, I feel like even though that specific coat is a design replica they did at least try to make their own like you said with the violin theme and all. I think the dealbreaker for me is going to be whether it's real rabbit fur or not- even if I did decide to get the original MM design instead, the pink is too dusty and closer to grey than the warmer dusty pink I'm looking for.

>>10131208

There was a time when burando didn't do re-releases and didn't really care what secondhand prices for their dresses are. So the replicas were welcomed because even though it was a replica, at least you're not paying $600 for a dress that originally retailed for $300, and has been through at least 3 owners, all of whom had proudly worn it out with photos (increasing the chances of damage). Plus the girls who did buy the original dresses often had trouble tracking down matching accessories.

That gives you some context for the requests at least. I'm so glad brands are doing re-releases now, even if we're getting like 100 different colours of Holy Lantern.

Is there any way to keep the toes of your white socks/tights clean? I'm a very clean person and shower every day and I always try to only wear them right before I put my shoes on and I try to keep my floors clean but they always seem to s to get dirty after a few wears and sending them through the wash only seems to lighten the dirty spots and I eventually end up tossing them. Right now I buy cheap plain white tights so I don't feel bad, but someday I would like to get cute brand tights and I would hate to ruin them.

>>10131483
Might just have to wear socks or over them while walking around. You could also invest in a cute pair of house slippers.

Not trying to nag you but if your socks are still getting dirty (to the point where washing does not fully remove...) you should probably be cleaning the floors more often. I sweep my wooden floors every other day and swiffer twice weekly, don't have this issue.

>>10131483
>>10131494
I re-read what you wrote and if it's JUST the toes, could it be the inside of your shoes that's causing the discoloration? Dust from floors usually does not permanently discolor white socks so I am curious if it's actually the shoes causing this.

>>10131494
I try to vacuum as much as possible my apartment only has carpet in it. I guess I could try to get a wet vac to clean the carpets deeper, but I would have to rent one

>>10131483
I wear these over my brand socks because it's caused by the inside of my shoes

>>10131494
>I always try to only wear them right before I put my shoes
yes, it's the floor that's the problem!

>>10131499
Wtf... how is your carpet that dirty?

>>10131530
I really don't think it is I vacuum it every day

>>10131483
it could be dyes from the inside of your shoes. Wear small liner socks over your brand socks.

>>10130341
>Does anyone bring their actually expensive, nice brand there and not regret it?
Yes. I've seen people hang it up just slightly behind their table and that way they can kind of control who actually touches it. Some people do hang it in plastic bags. And they have signs up and stuff.

Thing is, at a con swap where people know what jfash is you're more likely to find someone who knows how expensive and delicate brand is. Less so at a normie flea market. Idk about other people but I usually go to a flea market to find deals and idk how receptive normies might be to dropping $$$ on brand when it's a fashion they know nothing about.

Just got my dream dress in the mail and the invisible zipper is fucked. The teeth are crooked right at the waist and it's impossible to zip up (and I paid full price for a mint condition dress, too).
Welp, guess I'm gonna have to bring it to a seamstress.

How do I make sure to choose a seamstress that will do a nice job of replacing the zipper and not destroy the dress? I've never had to do this before. I live in a village so most seamstress around don't have any reviews (and certainly no pictures of their work either). Help.

Anyone recognize this?

>>10131727
Replacing the zipper is easy as shit, so don’t worry. Although getting another invisible zipper will mean it will be shit too.

>>10131727
A zipper is a pretty simple fix. If you want you can take an invisible zipper of your desired length and color and they'll put it in.

I like AP's Fancy Candy and none of the colorways have sold out in Japan, and I'm seeing no hype for it. Should I buy it from AP's site or risk waiting for it to go on sale?

>>10131500
not that anon, but i've tried these. how do you keep the heel from sliding down and off the heel of your foot? no matter what shoes i pair these with i have the same issue with the heel not staying put. i even got some with a little silicone(?) non-slip thing in the heel and they still slipped.

>>10131725
These are some very good points! Thank you!

The Bring And Buy at my local con works differently, though. You give up your stuff to the organizers and go off to enjoy the con while the organizers hang up your stuff and take care of it. That's why I was worried about it getting ruined while I wasn't there.

How would you recommend someone who likes a wide variety of styles start building a wardrobe? I'm interested in gothic, classic, and more elegant/mature sweet styles. I've read that a "capsule wardrobe" of a cohesive style, where most pieces can be mixed and matched with each other to create a variety of different coordinates, is a good starting point, but how would this work for someone who wants to wear multiple styles?

>>10132147
It doesn’t. You can’t be minimalistic and do 3 styles. You are best to slowly buy things for each dress you get but it ain’t going to be cohesive

>>10132147
You'll have to build them separately. It'll be a lot of money and space. It may be easier to experiment and see what you like the best and sell the rest and really build from there

>>10132147
I would suggest sticking to one or two colors that work for all of those styles to start with. Black is a given, and then maybe wine or navy depending on what you like. Many accessories are tied to a very specific style, but there are also a lot that aren't that you can go for. I would suggest staying away from regular headbows, but flower combs/clips are very versatile and can fit all of those styles. Rectangle headdresses can also work depending on how you style the rest of the outfit. This is just provided you're aiming for a more toned down look and not the OTT version of either of these styles though. If you want something more extravagant it's going to be very hard to do with a capsule wardrobe.

>>10132161
Adding on to this, makeup and hair can do a lot for your styling. It won't completely change the style of your dress obviously, but it can help a coordinate with a gothic dress and black accessories from a classic brand read as more genuinely gothic, if that makes sense.

Is Gyaru Lolita a thing? I've never looked into it myself but I'm thinking of trying out a coord with my AP girly leopard OP, dont want it to be ita though. Thoughts?

>>10132348
hime lolita is a thing, which is the closest you'll get. gyaru and lolita are pretty much opposite fashions.

>>10132348
if you're not familiar enough with gyaru or lolita to know that hime lolita and hime gyaru exist, then you're probably going to be ita AF

>>10132115
What size are your feet? You could try going down a size in the socks

Are the ubiquitous Grimoire tights replicas still a no-no even though Grimoire has gone full normie and no longer makes them? I have a few genuine pairs but I tend to avoid wearing them because I know if I ruin them it will be difficult to find replacements, other than replicas

If I wear shoes that aren’t technically replicas but are on thin ice to the Angelic Pretty store, is that going to get me like laughed at by the shop girls or something? I have clown feet that will never fit in tiny burando shoes. My only current shoe options are Sosic “not quite tea party replicas” and the Bodyline tea parties.

>>10132545
There's no dress code to stores, and if your shoes aren't exact replicas there's no issue.

What kind of dress is this? Should I use a circle skirt pattern for the skirt part? I'm not entirely sure.

>>10132769
Anon that’s a drawing. It’s a lot easier to defy gravity in 2D. Nothing short of a metal hoop skirt will get you there.
Also you might want to ask the cosplay help thread.

>>10132543
I'm fine with them. Idk what general consensus is

>>10132769
You'll need support under the skirt so it stays up but for a smooth cone shape you'll want a stiff fabric/interfacing and somewhere between a 3/4th circle skirt and a full circle, a full circle will always make folds unless it's laying flat.

Anyone know how busy Takeshita-dori/Harajuku is on a weekday, like Wednesday? I'm doing to visit and purposefully planned to go in the middle of the week instead of a weekend, because I've seen pictures of the swarms of people, and it looks like you can't even move?

Also why do people say not to dress in lolita when visiting? Is it just because other tourists will try to stop you and take pictures?

>>10132900

It's slightly less packed on weekdays, but honestly it's not that big a deal to get through the crowd on weekends.

I've never seen a tourist try and get a photo of anyone in lolita, but your mileage may vary.

>>10132900
Tourists can get very aggressive about taking photos

Slowly realising my years old petticoat is deflated af. Where do lolitas get their pettis from now? I need to become a puffy space hogging cupcake again

>>10132974
Just startch it anon

>>10132974
What kind do you need? Wunderwelt has good massive cupcake petticoats, as does Me Likes Tea (though her waiting list is long apparently), and I've heard that And Romeo does amazing petticoats too.

can anyone recommend some lolita youtubers that know what they are talking about and aren't cringey?

When people wear brand horribly, why do we call it “brand ita” when we could be calling it “Angelic Shitty”?

Socks, frilly crew socks. Where to get? No one seems to have them or are sold out and the ones on Amazon look cheap/itchy.

>>10133020
I've seen some pretty cheap listings on Aliexpress never order any from there myself

>>10133018
Missed opportunities

>>10133020
Innocent World

>>10133020
Meta

>>10132942
What do you mean by aggressive? I don't mind if people are sniping pictures of me, but yelling at me/grabbing at me would be horrible.

>>10132907
Hmm. I wish it would be significantly less crowded, but at least it's good to hear it's still manageable?

>>10133011
Fanny rosie but she doesn't update very often

>>10133114
Honestly in places like that the non-Japanese are way more obnoxious than the Japanese. Avoid the street hawkers in the middle of Takeshita since they get really pushy, practice your RBF and move on. Normie tourists are the ones most likely to take creepshots (they came to HARAJUKU in CRAZY JAPAN to see weirdos in outlandish clothes and by god they will photograph it).

No matter when you visit it'll be crowded though, unless you go before or after all the shops close.

How long should I wait to file a report with PayPal for an item I never recieved? I have messaged the seller several times, through lace market and their personal email, only for them all to go unread. The item was bought at the beginning of Feburary and would have shipped from Poland

>>10133011
victorianme is pretty cute

>>10133118
Thanks for the reply. We're going at like 10am when everything opens. At least I know what to mentally prepare myself for - that's like half the battle. I'm okay with crowds, but I wouldn't be okay trying to constantly push past people. I went to Harajuku years ago, like 2010-ish, and I never remember the crowds.

>>10133151
Just adding on to my previous comment, you probably won't get cameras shoved at your face unless you're dressed really OTT, though you might get creepshots if you're just wearing normal lolita. Mind you I'm a gothic lolita with RBF (and not particularly attractive) so people might have left me alone.

10AM crowds won't be too unmanageable, just follow the flow. Peak times (national holidays and such) it can get so crowded you're stuck inching forward and packed like a sardine, which is really unpleasant.

>>10133132
When did you start messaging them?
Everything about this sounds fishy.
You probably shouldn't wait with filing the pp claim, maybe also contact the lm mods?

>>10133135
Seconding Victorianme, but I want to mention she posts more frequently on her Billibilli account, which is like Chinese YouTube.
I would recommend it only if you speak Chinese or don’t care about what she’s saying because she doesn’t subtitle her billibilli videos the way she does her YouTube ones.
Her account name on there is SukiYaki安东

>>10133206
February 26, with a message every week or so until now. Dispute filed, I'll contact LM if she ignores this as well.

Anyone know where the fuck I can get cute French rococo styled shoes (or ones that would go well with that sort of dress). The Iris Corolla Marie Antoinettes would have been perfect but they're out of stock. I'm shit at DIY stuff otherwise I'd just buy a white pair and dye them.

>>10133242
American Duchess, Etsy, but I know Clobba has some leftovers you could ask about.

>>10133234
Glad you filed a dispute anon.

>>10133256
The American Duchess ones are ugly as hell, they are just generic old lady shoes with a nice ribbon clip decoration. Longing for repro shoes that aren't ugly orthotic shoes made for obese legbeards

>>10133256
Yeah I checked those spots out but American Duchess is the one that only has white which needs to be dyed. I think I'll just watch LM or wait on a response for Clobba. Thanks anon!

>>10133269
They sell a decoration to add to it? I thought they were just plain. Obese women model it but I imagine it still follows normal shoe sizes right?

How do I order from millefleurs?

>>10133269
Show me on the doll where American Duchess hurt you, anon.
They’re fine shoes, they look like that because that’s what actual historic shoes look like. If you want some non-accurate pretty shoes, I recommend lowering your sodium intake and if you’re a eurofag looking for fallera shoemakers. They’ll be expensive as fuck but since they’re custom and not actual reproductions they tend to be way frillier.

>>10133309
They’re fine. The shoes are standard US sizes, anon just is being pissy.

>>10133269
Oak Tree Farms have really nice Victorian styles but no rococo

>>10129995
Is the con at the flea market? (Not a joke question--I'm in a big town where our big flea market has a comic con every year.) Just don't lean too much over tables and whatnot; depending on your dress, you don't want stains or snags. You'll get looks, but you know that already. Seconding the idea of bagging your bring and buy items.

>>10128257
Try Closet Child. They have a huge otome selection for really reasonable prices, they take PP and ship internationally.

>>10133398
>>10133402
I'll check them out, thanks for the suggestions!

How to style dream holic wig fringe like how they're advertised? I want that smooth curl.

>>10133309
Look at the listing, the decoration is just a clip and the base is nothing special

>>10133488
Use a small straightener on low heat to bump them, either with the wig on a head or on your own.

I like to split the bangs into two halves horizontally if that makes sense, so you have half the hair at a time to work with. Clip away the upper half.

Start with the underneath half, and take about a one inch piece and use the flat iron to curve it inward, so it curls towards your forehead. Hold the piece in your hand for a few seconds until the hair cools down, otherwise it'll drop the curl. Repeat, then let down the upper section and repeat again. Then comb everything together and use hairspray to help it all stay in place.

I hope that made sense. Its a bit hard to explain without visuals.
Kawaii Pateen has some hair tutorials from Misako, and I believe she shows how she bumps her bangs in some of the videos. You basically want to do the same thing, but work in smaller sections and hold each piece in place until the hair cools because synthetic just behaves a little differently from human hair.

>>10133498
They're made to be customizable, that way you can add whatever decoration looks best with your outfit

>>10133500
Thank you so much, it made perfect sense!

>>10127481
How do I look like kefka or a clown?

best way to tie one of these lil shits? My hair is slightly shorter than shoulder length, wavy, and I have bangs

One of my dresses is slightly moldy. How do I get it out? I have it soaking in a big tub of water mixed with a cup of vinegar right now. Will higher vinegar content fade it or will dry cleaning help?

>>10133588
Try to cosplay help thread, newfriend, this thread is for Japanese fashion.

There was a girl that wore gothic lolita and EGA in the lj days, she used to be a major inpso to me but I can't remember her name...
I remember she had platinum blonde hair and she used to hand make a lot of her stuff because she was tall (i think)
Sorry if this is creepy or something but I remembered loving her coords and I would love to see some of those pics again

>>10133912
rose nitida? http://rosanitida.blogspot.com/

>>10133912

>>10133918
>>10133919
yes that's her! thank you anon <3

>>10133874
Depends on your hairstyle, they are a pain in the ass to wear with twintails unless you clip them down a lot. With your hair down and a couple clips and tied under the chin is the most secure

>>10133888
Vinegar shouldn't fade it since it's used to fix dye into fabric. But if it doesn't work a dry cleaner would know how to handle it.

Best available lolita patterns? Is Mc Calls's M2035 Manikin a good JSK pattern?

If I make someone an offer on LM is it like Poshmark where it ends the listing if they accept? Ty!

>>10134172
No, the make an offer button just lets you send them a message. If you click on it, it doesn't do anything. Listings don't end unless you hit buy, win an auction, or it runs out of time

Please forgive my stupid question that might not even be the right place to ask, but does this match?
I like the vest/shorts set, but not 100% sure on the right blouse. I'm not very good and figuring out what goes good together :/

>>10134306
anon no plz. dont wear the same color blouse with the same color vest, my eyes hurt. pair it with a black, wine, or ivory blouse svp

>>10134323
thank you

What search terms should I use to find old print ads for lolita brands in Japanese? I’m especially interested in Mary Magdalene ads, which seem less represented by places like jfashion_archives.

Are there any websites for uploading and saving images of shit you've bought so you can pick and decide on coords? I'd just really like to find something like this so that I can also use it on stuff I'm considering buying.

>>10134508
There are lots. I use the app Closet.

>>10134532
Any in browser that would allow for uploading lolibrary images?

>>10134508
I use Pinterest desu. You can set up sections so you could have a section for main pieces, bags, blouses, etc.

>>10134508
I personally use pinterest. You can set up sections on a board to have a distinction between main pieces, blouses, bags, etc.

>>10134543
The only bummer is the lack of drag and drop.

>>10134508
I’ve been keeping them on my google drive but it gets kind of annoying because I have to name all the files

>>10134160
Otome no Sewing and GosuRori if you can find it

>>10134508
I like Google photos. You can organize albums and reorder them pretty easily.

>>10134652
Afaik they're shutting that down sometime this year.

>>10134653
nahh just google+

>>10134508
I'm...literally building this site right now, specifically for j-fashion/lolita fashion.

I hope you'll use the site when I finish it anon!

>>10133403
No, the con and the flea market are separate. Though the idea of a specifically con-related flea market is cool! Thank you!

At what times does Wunderwelt update? I can't find the info on their website.

>>10135151
They update randomly, there's no set time.

Anyone know what wig brands have high quality clip-in bangs?

I'm likely going to be moving to Okinawa either later this year or next year and was wondering if anyone knew of any lolita happenings there?
I've googled to hell and back about it and mostly came up empty handed, there are a few ancient posts on LJ and other blogs but when i go to look up those locations they've been closed for a few years now.
According to some of my friends there, there ARE lolitas in Oki but im not sure if there are any brand or consignment stores left or if they just order from mainland.

Was going to post this in general help, but i think its more specific to here. if i fucked up let me know.

>>10136340
Fanny was there but she said it sucked. It’s very hot so I guess good luck.

>>10132543
They're horrid. Mine discolored in the wash and the kittens turned green. It's not worth it for a single wear.

>>10136348
yeah its definitely a hotter climate, similar to hawaii from what friends there have told me. in winter though, its about a steady 75 which isnt bad at all.

but yeah, as far as lolita goes it doesnt seem like theres much going on for shopping just as i feared. i'll just have to make repeat trips to osaka i guess. thank you for responding.

>>10136340
hey at least you wont be far from taipei! TP seems pretty cool and there are some taiwanese brands so maybe a taiwanese scene?

>>10136196
Try arda

In the vein of this other anon, i'm looking for this person? I really adored her in 2013. her tumblr was "heavenisinherheart" and she is a designer for a taobao brand called herheaven
anyways let me know if you can

>How do you all organize your accessories for maximum ease of access and visibility?

I hate those door hanger pouches but I'm struggling finding a good display to store all my earrings, large and small.

>>10136548
I have a shelf on my walk in closet that I use to display my accessories and have them organized by theme and then color, with the clasp bracelets and necklaces hanging off the wall behind the shelf

>>10136553
So you just keep them directly on the shelf? No stands to hold them up?

I've seen chocolate boxes tins used for storage but my larger earrings wouldn't really be able to fit :/

>>10136563
I have standing velvet boards to display some of my favorite pieces but keeping them directly out on display makes it easier to pick stuff out. Plus they are cute to look at.

>>10136565
found some online that match that pretty well without leaving them loose and dusty!

Earrings are the bigger challenge for me because I need to also be able to accomodate hoops but meh, I guess I could treat them like bangles.

There’s a second hand site I used to check for the occasional jfash or cosplay listing but I forgot the name.
It’s logo was like a green heart?
Not mercari, wish,thredup,or lacemarket...
I can picture the whole thing but not the name, it’s so frustrating augh.

>>10136595
How filthy is it where you live that it’s that dusty that it’d be a problem?

>>10136698
not sure if you're aware, but you're supposed to clean your countertops occasionally. It's a lot harder to clean something routinely when you have to move a ton of loose accessories.

>>10136705
>scoop off accessories into a bin and then lay them out again
>implying organizing them is a chore and not fun so you get to inspect them all over again

And obviously I know you’re supposed to clean countertops retard. I just don’t have enough dust in my place for it to ever be an issue because I’m not filthy and disgusting unlike >>10136595 apparently is

>>10136709
scooping off accessories into a bin tangles them. keeping them organized is more convenient for those times when you do clean. are you just trying to bait?

>>10136712
Maybe if you’re literally retarded and don’t know to separate those items.

>I don’t like it so it must be b8!

Have fun in your filthy house I guess.

>>10136714
you're losing your mind over an offhand comment that implies I clean regularly. see a therapist

>>10136718
>you’re losing your mind

Stop projecting so hard.

>>10136720
>no u

>>10136723
>continuing to project as your mind deteriorates rapidly because you live in a filthy shithole

>>10136714
who shat in your cereal, stop derailing

Anyone know how the sizing runs for Cotton Candy Feet? I'm a US 7.5/8 and several sites said that would convert to a euro 38. But I've seen several resellers saying that 38 was extremely small on their feet. Anyone have personal experience?

>>10136755
Going off experience from other shoes I own, size 38 is slightly small and I'm a 7.5US, 24.0cm. I need to get a 39 for comfort. What size are you in cm?

>>10136755
I have three pairs, all fit fine. They most likely picked the wrong sizing without reading instructions because the sizing options are listed for Brazilian shoe sizes.

>>10136764
I'm actually not sure what I am in cm, but based on what you said I think a 39 would be perfect for me. Thanks to both of you for your help!

>>10136769
Just measure your foot to be safe and check their size guide. 24cm is 39, but 24.5cm is 40 on their website. It's frustrating when shoes are only half cm too small!

>>10136755
Hi I'm a size 6.5US and I got a size 37 from CCF and it fit perfectly with comfy space for socks. Size up half a size for safety.

>>10136864
37EU sorry

this is a dumbass question but i literally just thought of it for the first time:

do you guys wear panties under your bloomers?

I always do because I just never really thought about it. But bloomers are undergarments themselves so I'm wondering if I'm "doing it wrong".

>>10136874
No, that’s weird. It’d be like wearing underwear under your underwear

>>10136874
I always wear panties under bloomers I don't feel comfortable not wearing any and the idea never crossed my mind before.

Anyway, here's my question: is this bag considered a replica? I want to use it at a big event but I don't want to be judged.

>Don't wish to double post but this board seems very slow and I think I started in the wrong thread for beginners. My first cosplay and building a Protoman from The Protomen and needed to adapt the traditional image of the band.

Just got all this ordered and am going to throw it together in a few days.

I actually made the Protoman helmet but I've got a fuck huge ass beard and it looks really bad with 8 inches of bear hanging out from the front. Plus it made it hard to breath so I got an idea. Revision the revision. That is what the eye patch is for. It is large and blocky and have enough room for me to get it embroidered in red/white/ and yellow for "HOPE RIDES ALONE". Still trying to figure something out for the shield. Either not going to have one or get one of those hard shell forearm protectors motorcycles use and paint it red and white.

Thoughts on the general colors and clothing?

>>10136878
Yes, and you probably will be judged if you use that

>>10136879
Ask the cosplay help thread stupid fuck this is for jfash

>>10136875
>>10136878
So I guess I’m gonna go without the under-underwear then

>>10136881
Dodged a bullet here, thanks. I'll wear this genuine bag instead.

>>10136882
Sorry and thanks. First ever convention and probably my 7th post ever on this board. Need a (You) are here map.

>>10136884
I'd say wear panties then bloomers. especially if you spend $$$ and buy nice bloomers.

>>10136894
Nayrt but do you not buy nice underwear? I don’t see the difference.

>>10136896
I do, but bloomers and actual panties fit different. bloomers are loose and baggy, and actual panties are close fitting. Plus, if you wear tights and bloomers, it's better to have panties under the tights, also.

>>10136874
What the fuck? Bloomers are meant to cover up your panties, not replace them.

>>10136898
why does that change anything?

>>10136899
bloomers are undergarments. if you wash them like undergarments like a hygenic person there's no difference

>>10136899
If you stay relatively clean down there or don't have a habit of sneeze and oopsing you can probably just wear bloomers.

I wear panties with big ass night time maxi pads and keep backup pads in my bag, especially if it's allergy season.

>>10136905
You piss yourself when you sneeze? The fuck? I thought this only happened to old ladies with worn out vaginas. How loose are you?

>>10136909
she was exaggerating to make fun of the other person for thinking it was gross. because people generally don't do that

>>10136912
That’s not true, don’t put words in my mouth

>>10136913
so you DO piss yourself while sneezing? kek what the fuck

>>10136915
You obviously aren’t a woman.

>>10136917
oh honey do you think that's normal for women???? what the fuck, do some kegels you loose bitch

>>10136918
You type like an uninformed man

>>10136920
anon, being incontinent to urine is not normal unless youre a geriatric

>>10136920
>Stress urinary incontinence is seen predominantly in women. The pelvic floor muscles are the key muscles that control urine loss during increases of intra-abdominal pressure. This condition can be caused by childbirth, weight gain, or other conditions that stretch the pelvic floor muscles. The muscles and nerves that help hold and release urine also can be damaged by stroke or other problems.

oh my god fatties piss themselves when they sneeze

>>10136920
>Stress urinary incontinence is seen predominantly in women. The pelvic floor muscles are the key muscles that control urine loss during increases of intra-abdominal pressure. This condition can be caused by childbirth, weight gain, or other conditions that stretch the pelvic floor muscles. The muscles and nerves that help hold and release urine also can be damaged by stroke or other problems.


oh my god, being a fat fuck makes you incontinent. i find out new reasons to hate fats every day. god i love science.

>>10136924
>>10136926
accidental double post

>>10136926
Maybe she had a kid.

>>10136928

don't be a retard, which do you think is more likely?

>>10136926
I learn more on /cgl/ about how being fat affects disease pathology than I ever did in 4 years of human biology

>>10136659
Storenvy? That's their logo.

>>10136874
Uh... Bloomers are more like the bike shorts catholic girls wear under their school skirts than underwear. They're anti-exposure devices, that's all. Wear your damn panties

>>10136999
I wear my bloomers sans underwear.
I was also a catholic school girl and never wore bike shorts under my skirt so
>cant get fingered in health class with bike shorts on

>>10136878
Yes, it's a replica, and the original wasn't that expensive

>>10136918
>>10136923
She's obviously talking about period blood and both of you are retarded

>>10137217
Except she didn’t say that at all and kept getting pissy about “anyone who doesn’t soil themselves after sneezing must be male”. And if you wear tampons like a normal woman on her period, there would be no reason to be ruining your undergarments with a sneeze enough for it to be a habit.

>>10136999
Are you trolling or actually retarded? Bloomers have existed for centuries as women’s underwear. They’re not something that Catholic schools and cheerleading squads invented in the last 50 years invented to cover up newer style panties. Open a book

>>10137285
Confirmed male

>>10137291
Learn to read

What's a good way to create a fake cigar?
I realize they can be bought, but I'm looking for something more accurate to pic related. And something I can easily take in an out of my mouth all day without any potential spit build-up. I'd just buy some real ones, but y'know, con rules (assuming they even allow fake ones). And I'd still need a way to set it down somewhere. N-Not that I wanna do Cobra or anything.

I want to change my hair color dramatically (from black to white) and for a long time (it's not for a cosplay, but to have certain aesthetics for a musical band).
I'm unsure whether to dye it or buy a wig. Which option will allow me to keep a healthier hair?
Pic related is more or less what I'd be going for.

>>10136995
I’m an idiot and I love you.

Does this dress need an A-line petti?

>>10138447
Without question using a wig will allow you to keep healthier hair. Make sure to use a high quality natural looking one or it will look like shit. Dying you hair white can go wrong in a lot of ways and requires a ton of upkeep. The quality of your hair will definitely suffer, especially if you're going from black to white, ranging from a bit dead to absolutely ruined.

>>10138891
Yes imo.

>>10139857
Wearing wigs is also bad for your hair

Is this jsk too cosplay-ish? I adore any sort of medical theme but I'm terrified of winding up on an ita thread.

What is the proper collective name for a group of Lolita? A Teaparty of Lolita? A Frill of Lolita? A Petti of Lolita?

So I'm in the market for a serger machine.
I currently already have a fairly nice sewing machine that has served me well for making halloween costumes, but I want to upgrade and start making some more durable stuff.
What should I be looking for when buying a serger? Any features I should look for? Also how much should I be looking to spend on one?

Is it possible to get a functional sukumizu-style swimsuit in the USA? I want to wear it swimming. All the results I found in the usual places seem to be advertised as lingerie.

>>10141132
A ruffle of lolita?

I ordered my first dress from Souffle Song back in December. I know their items are made to order, and the dress I ordered takes about 60 working days to ship, but that date has come and gone and my order still says "processing". Is there a chance I messed up somewhere? Should I be worried?

>>10143125
>posting in a dead thread
if this really is you, for the love of god please lurk more.

Is no one going to make a new thread?

I plan on making Kaneda's jacket using a simple red hoodie. Would it be a good idea to spray paint the pill logo?

Would it be bad to wear pic related (navy) with a black blouse?

>>10144008
I guess not

I decided to finally cut my hair from butt-length to something that won't be so heavy on my head, but now I'm looking for lifestyle / classic lolita wig suggestions since I don't have my long brown Asian hair for lolita anymore. Amazon would be nice so I can get them quick for upcoming events but otherwise I can finagle my way around Aliexpress and Taobao if I know the shop names.