/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I'm in the market for a fairly basic gothic cardigan, and was wondering if someone has this and could give their opinion on it. I don't want to get the black moitie one because it has the logo in navy and there's basically no navy in my closet, but this one seems like it might be a little too long to wear with lolita? Opinions or suggestions on other places to get a good cardigan welcome

I tried a hoop skirt for the first time today and oh my god. It is fucking glorious. Less poof, but 110% more comfy than a petti. I wish I had tried one so much sooner.

>>10332841
what shape and where did you get it from if I may ask?

I wish there was a consignment shop I could sell my lolita to as a westerner. I have a ton of things I've been meaning to sell for months but I've been putting it off.
I hate taking photos, I hate researching a price, I hate writing descriptions and communicating with buyers. It's just such a pain.

>>10332841
Forgive my ignorance but how do you sit in them? Aren't they kind of rigid? They look uncomfy but I've never worn one.

>>10332841
Hoop skirts look good in pics but I don't like the way it moves??? It lacks the bounce of a typical petti and looks so stiff and just...wrong to me.

>>10332875
Same anon, I have a particular dress that I know it will take ages to sell and I’ll probably have to lower the price so much it won’t even be worth the trouble.

>>10332875
>>10332887
Same here, but places like closet child pay you way less than what they sell them for..

>>10332857
Bell shape, Aliexpress

>>10332880
It collapses when I sit. Actually much easier to sit in than a petti!

>>10332885
I really dislike the bounce and swooshing noises... the hoop just feels so much easier and quieter to move around in

>>10332875
Same, and not just for lolita. I've got some fluevogs I've been wanting to sell, also some vintage items. But it's like having a second job on top of my full time job, it's a huge pain and so stuff just sits.

>>10332875
There are 2 secondhand shops in Europe, I think one in Catalonia and one in Sweden

>>10333017
I know for normie clothes there are people that will list your stuff for you for a flat fee. Wish soneone offered that in lolita. I usually end up taking it all to my comm’s swap meets. But if you’re not in a comm that’s not a helpful suggestion I suppose. If you ever go to a con you could make some posts in that local comm’s groups and say you’ll be in town for the comm and if locals want to meet you they could buy items from you.

>>10333017
>fluevogs
What size, anon?

Reservation period: 7th Feb 12:00 JST to 10th Feb 12:00 JST
>https://twitter.com/BABY_THE_STARS/status/1224127462730158081

>>10333217
I can't stand the shape these types of skirts make. They look restrained and bubbly.

>>10333246
Tiara Gobelin Balloon JSK would like a word

>>10333217
im so sick of this dress

>>10332875
>>10333017
Big feel. Fuck, I have so much shit to sell, all neatly waiting for me to make listings and I just won't do it.

>>10332875
we need a US Closet Child

>>10333217
I wish they'd re-release it in velveteen.

>>10333304
Yeah, I’d dig that. Sone day when I leave the fashion I want to be able to take it all to closer child and just sell it at once, walk away with a chunk of cash and not have to spend 6 months selling everything online. Realistically I’ll probably sell it all to comm members for and anything they don’t want I’ll pay one of them to list for me on lace market.

Any tips for westerners that want old school hime bangs? Most of the examples I’ve seen are Asian lolitas, and I know from experience trying to translate haircuts between Asian and western hair types and face shapes can be tricky. I’ve seen some bad attempts and I think it has to do with the different ways bangs are cut in general in japan vs the west. Are there rules of thumb for how far out past your eyes they should start or if the bottom is angled? I try to interpret street snaps and show them to hair dresser friends of mine and they just get confused as to what I really want because I’m not sure where the hair is coming from, whether it’s side hair or top hair if that makes sense. And to be clear I mean the thick, short old school type, not the long thin strands you see with air bangs

>>10333346
clip on bangs desu

>>10333346
I think that white Atelier Pierrot model has them

>>10332903
That would be fine. I just don't want to give my burando to goodwill.
>>10333048
I literally joined a comm just for swap meets, but they only seem to have them at conventions, which I don't go to.

>>10333367
I think wunderwelt has a program like this, you can box it up and mail it to them.

>>10333372
They only buy from residents but maybe a personal shopping service like mint kismet, much, or Tenshi could help out

>>10333346
It only looks good on asians. Just like dreadlocks only look good on black people. You will look silly and hideous

>>10333378
But ferro looks good in that picture, she’s not Asian

>>10333378
I don't like that style on anybody but this and dreads are not the same. Dreads are only meant for black people because of their hairs texture, this is not the case with hime cuts, there's no reason that it would suit asians but not whites.

>>10333414
you know that black people don't all have the same hair texture and some white people have the hair texture you're talking about.

>>10333429
But why would hime cuts specifically only suit asians? Explain

>>10333430
i didn't assert that, you retard. himecuts look shitty on people who have the wrong face for it, that's all. i think the ones with the blunt side fringe look like shit on anyone but that's just me.

>>10333383
No she doesn't. She looks goofy af

>>10333414
>>10333430
Facial shape and features

>>10333446
No I really think it’s not that, I think it’s how the cut is done because I’ve seen Asians that have a bad hime cut even though their face is the same shape as other people’s’

let's do questions:
- do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
- biggest regret purchase and why
- describe your closet setup
- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita

>>10333453
- do you impose any restrictions on your closet
>I don’t but I probably should lol. I suppose I unintentionally limit the amount of new things I buy, I only buy new when travelling to japan
- biggest regret purchase and why
I mentioned this in a thread not long ago, one of those Nile perch slip dresses, but first hand. A lovely dress but probably not worth the 25k yen I spent on it. good thing I don’t want to sell it, the resale price is very low compared to new.
- describe your closet setup
Inbuilt closet with two rails and a bunch of draws, but I should really buy a freestanding rack because if my dresses are on the bottom rail they touch the floor, and on the top rail they are long and cover the bottom one where I keep my skirts, making them cumbersome to hang up.
- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
>not sure what this means? Like, kumyas and stuff? I don’t have any unfortunately
- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
>idk, I wash my stuff when I need to with whatever appropriate method
- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
>I have this lovely jasmine scented perfume from an upscale makeup store that I wear with sweet and classic, for gothic and oldschool I like to wear a chanel no9 my mum gave me
- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
>I really don’t use socials very much, occasionally post coord pics on ig and post on cof like once a year, I’m not looking for efame lol

>>10333480
>draws

>>10333372
Only if you are in the possession of a Japanese Resident card and live in Japan. Never the less all the Secondhand Lolita stores offer this mailing service, you just need to live in Japan. Although I believe for Closet Child you can also just bring it to the store and lick up the money later, that way you do not need an address. Have to say sometimes they also refuse some items.

>>10333346
Just think of how you cut those old 1920s bobs. They tend to look good on better on round and heart shaped faces. It makes square jaws look more prominent, and long faces longer. They're supposed to be ear length in the back and taper lower towards the top of your mouth. If your jaw is larger, then you make then longer. It's just a proportions thing.

>>10333434
Blunt side fringes are what make hime bangs what they are

>>10333374
CC/Wunderwelt/etc give you very little for your clothes. Maybe 3000¥ per jsk

>>10333506
I’m wondering what they refuse? I’ve gotten stuff in their lots that was damaged as hell

>>10333515
I don’t know how and what, but I have seen them give back bodyline.

>>10333246
They look like that only because ppl wear too big petticoats

>>10333577
This or the wrong shape. When I was just starting out I kept putting cupcakes in a-line skirts and it gets that stuffed look.

>>10333246
That’s because you are supposed to wear no petti or a very small one with them. People are fucking stupid tho and have to follow muh rules so they shove a normal petti under them

>do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
I have certain colors I will and won’t buy, but that’s mostly a taste and what looks good on me thing. I have to have a rule though because sometimes I am stupid and will talk myself into buying things I know I don’t want
- biggest regret purchase and why
Shoes I knew wouldn’t fit but bought anyway
- describe your closet setup
I have two wardrobes, my darker one is to the left and my pink one is to the right in my closet. I have one drawer for knit items and a large tower for all my accessories.
- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
I have one really big witch hat I use to ,ale normal dresses into Halloween costumes
- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I hand wash everything that isn’t red x white prints on cotton. That shit gets dry cleaned
- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
Rose mallow cream by solstice scents
- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
I have never successfully run a lolita social media account for more than a week

>>10333453

>>10332875
you can sell items to wunderwelt jsyk

>>10333346
Look up A shape bangs. Western hairstylists part the hair wrong so hime bangs wont work.

>do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
I stick to the same colours, and if I already have a blouse/legwear in the same colour and length (ex: black short sleeve blouse, red tights, white ankle socks) I won't buy another, even if it's slightly different
I also won't pay more than $200 for brand no matter what (no more than $125 used), $160 for taobao, or $25 for bodyline main pieces
>biggest regret purchase and why
ughh brand new aatp. It's a cute dress, don't get me wrong, but it wasn't a popular release and it's low poof and muted colours so I can't really go all out with it. And even though it's got partial shirring, the jsk straps don't have buttons so it's not super size accommodating if I eventually sell it. It's nice and comfy, but it was my only non-secondhand brand purchase
>describe your closet setup
I have a walk-in closet, and have my lolita on the left wall. The blouses on the right, main pieces on the left. Purses hang on a hook, legwear in a large box under the blouses, accessories in a box, shoes on the high shelf. I'm trying to be more organized because I mix a lot of my lolita with my normie shit
>how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
I have a single novelty item, a themed purse that surprisingly goes with tons of my outfits. my only gripe is it's a little small
>what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I handwash all my main pieces and all my blouses are taobao/bodyline so I chuck em in the wash on delicate mode
> favorite perfume to wear with lolita
Chanel number 5 baybeeeeeee
> what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
I have an insta that's 75% coords, 15% personal/crafting, 10% selfies and a tumblr that's 95% shitposts and 5% coords

let's do questions:
> do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)

For a hot minute, I was snagging any cheap taobao dress that came up on LM ($30 range) and learned my lesson that that's a shitty way to build a wardrobe. I'm limiting myself to things that are going to fit well and actually saving up for some of the 2020 ap releases.

> biggest regret purchase and why
Fucking Honey cake lol, I got the MTO at a really decent price with shipping but I'm just gonna let the hype die down before wearing it out.

> describe your closet setup
I have a nice walk in closet and I have skirts on the lower rack, and on the main rack, I have it organized by color and type. it makes a rainbow on the left and all my solid black stuff on the right.

> how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
I don't own the brand novelty stuff like teapots, I would say my novelty stuff is like rilakkuma ears, those are more for fun themes not daily wear.

> what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I put it in the washing machine on the delicate setting.

> favorite perfume to wear with lolita
it's a coconut spray thing from the body shop.

> what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
None so far, probably facebook if I ever do?

>>10333304
I've been considering buying damaged/stained/items people don't want to list on LM for some time but I don't have any ideas on how to attract sellers. The model I was thinking of using is I would cover shipping, people send a minimum of 3 items (for example), then I would pay them via PayPal.

I'd want to pay people a fair price but European and US sellers tend to put their items on LM for a high price compared to other countries. I'd be concerned they'd think I'm low balling.

>>10333453
>- do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
I dipped my toe into getting some otome-esque prints from taobao brands that just don't mesh with my wardrobe. They're cute and easy to wear but hard to coordinate. And they don't make me as excited as my brand pieces.

>- biggest regret purchase and why
I bought it a million years ago, but Friend Usakumya by BTSSB in black. It's uncomfortable and baby made a billion of them of if I do sell it, I'll get nothing for it.

>- describe your closet setup
I have an industrial clothing rack for my normie/casual clothes. My walk in closet is for all my cosplay costumes and lolita clothes.

>- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
I have the sugary carnival coloring book set. I've never used it, I'm debating selling it.

>- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I play it by year. My bodyline blouses and cutsews just go straight through the wash. I'm more careful with everything else.

>- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
I wear a lot of Bath and Body works sprays that are food scented. Pumpkin, strawberry, lemon, I have a bunch.

>- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
I'm active on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and Reddit and post coord pics to them all.

How often do you guys wear Lolita ? I’m not new to the fashion but I’ve been a Lolita at heart for so long , but now I actually have a growing wardrobe and I’d like to wear it as often as I can , but like do you guys wear it to get groceries and stuff if you’re a daily wearer ? I’ve always wondered how often someone like Tyler Scarfingscarves wears it since they have 69 dresses .

>>10333320
If you think you would walk away with a chunk of cash from any Japanese secondhand shop you are very mistaken.

And Wunderwelt cant accept overseas shipments of clothes because people would spend more shipping their things to Japan than WW would ever pay for them

>>10333453
>- do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
I don't really have any restrictions.

>- biggest regret purchase and why
A BtssB JSK. It's the only non Angelic Pretty thing I own in my wardrobe and it just doesn't fit into my style. I want to sell it, but being a lonelita and selling is hard.

>- describe your closet setup
It's just a closet really. I hang every dress with a blouse and headbow to save space. I have plastic bins for socks and made some shelves to put bags on.

>- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
Like one. I have the newest AP desk calendar because of a happy coincidence.


>- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
All of my pieces can be handwashed, even if theblabel says otherwise. I don't support dry-cleaning (chemicals, etc).

>- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
Perfume and fake fragrances are fucking gross and full of phthalates. Most give me a deep headache.

>- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
I use instagram and post lolita every so often.

>>10333679
I rarely get out much, but I'm lucky that I'm self employed and I can wear lolita to work. Sometimes if I run errands after work I'll keep it on. If I'm treating myself to a shopping trip I don't wear lolita incase I want to buy clothes and try them on.

I don't wear it at home, I wear sweats if im not feeling well, I also have some room wear or exercise wear I'll wear for quick errands.

>>10333679

It really depends on what kind of dresses you have and how you style them. IW and Moitie you can practically wear anywhere that floral dresses would be okay. Cutsew dresses are almost too casual for meetups and really comfy for lounging in (then pull on some legwear and accessories if you want to go out and grab some milk or whatever).

Sweet dresses without a ton of frills and details (ie- AP special sets, their "retro" releases, and half of btssb or Meta) work fine for the mall, shopping, hanging out with girl friends, etc, if you keep things toned down -- no wigs, natural makeup, no OTT peignoir madonna crown sash with 10 rosettes, etc. Keep the poof low as well, easier to move through crowded places, not as tiring and stands out less.

Don't go by what public figures wear. Someone with a youtube channel will have a bigger wardrobe because they wear it for their youtube "show" in addition to wearing it for meetups, shopping, etc. Misako has a giant wardrobe because it's her "thing" to be a lolita model and show off the latest releases on her insta/twitter.

Onto sitting in hoop skirt, it actually looks way cooler and more dramatic. The girl from pic related seems like not wearing any underskirt at all, but this is what it would look like. Another question is how would one get up. Folded hoop may stick at the top of the skirt so it’s hard to put it on its place without embarrassing oneself. Plus the risk of sudden flashing.

>>10333752
>Plus the risk of sudden flashing.
Bloomers.

>>10333765
Not a fan of flashing bloomers either.

>>10333506
There are 2 shops in Europe b that offer it too and you don't have to live there

>>10333752
Grass stains....

>>10333429

nayrt but I've never in my life heard or a white person with legitimate afro kinky textured hair that wasn't actually just an albino black person??? Not sure what you me by white people having that texture at all.

The argument for hair texture works for hime cuts as well though. Many Asians have thicker or particular hair textures. Hairdressers mention it when discussing dyeing hair. And the texture of your hair can affect how it will sit once cut.

But I've seen tons of white or non Asian girls pull off hime cuts. The anon wanting to have something to ahow a hairdresser should try looking in the archives for that Google doc someone put together on types of bangs and where to grab the hair from and what shape, etc. It was pretty helpful.

>>10333818
>never in my life heard or a white person with legitimate afro kinky textured hair that wasn't actually just an albino black person
If you're referring to white as being germanic people with no mixture of any other ethnicity in their blood, so then yeah, though gingers usually have a rougher texture to their hair.

But, if you're only referring to the visual color of the skin, then it's something really common to spot in countries that were invaded by Europeans and sustained the slavery system during the 1600~.

>>10333775
1, that Finish one is closing I believe.

Can anyone start Ita tread? I dont have enough pics for dump so I can't

>>10333752
I wish they did this print again but without crosses.

>>10333679
I own around 25 main pieces and wear lolita roughly 3 times per week. I enjoy trying out new combinations within my wardrobe and I don't really care whether I have a "reason" to get dressed up or not, so I do often end up wearing lolita to the grocery store. My style isn't particularly casual (though I don't wear wigs because I dislike them) but I'm used to being overdressed no matter where I go so I don't really care. I don't see why people set goals for themselves to wear it more though? Just wear it if you want to, and don't wear it if you don't.

>What initially got you into Lolita Fashion ?


I started getting into goth in middle school and getting into Voltaire, reading gothic beauty magazine and I remember there was a category list on the different types of goth in a book and it mentioned gothic Lolita . I was already into VK jrock like Dir en grey (07’) and I found Malice Mizer through that ,and subsequently found Mana and the fashion. I was still a huge weeb but I didn’t connect anime to Lolita until I saw rozen maiden and that was the first anime that I knew of with frilly dresses .

>>10333679
I wear lolita on weekends only. And even that varies from twice a week to once a month depending on what I do, how busy I am and do I go out at all. If I'm in a mood I can throw on a simple coordinate to go get groceries. I take pictures of most of my coords and save them to a folder. I have 67 coord pics from 2019, so roughly wear the fashion once a week. I have around 80 main pieces in my wardrobe.

>>10333048
I will literally sell your stuff for you for a flat fee.

>>10333453
-limitations: brand only. No offbrand. Good indie brands are fine (aka no lady sloth)
-biggest regret: ribbon berry bunny OP: I'm tall and bought it new from AP not knowing it would fit funny. It was one of my first dresses and I paid an intense amount of customs on it, and never worn it.
-novelty items: I owned an AP jewelry tin but I knocked it over by accident last month and it smashed. Rip.
-60% of my closet can go in the washing machine, the other 40% I hand wash. I don't buy anything that's dry clean only.
-fave perfume is Prada candy, always. I don't like other perfume smells on me. It's sweet but I don't really wear sweet. Whatevaaa
-I'm on Instagram, I like putting my coords on there but I don't do posed coord shots anymore. I get uncomfortable posing for them and I prefer the look of candids/doing random stuff in lolita for my own personal feed. Not interested in documenting my coords so I don't mind if it's a bit out of theme for the typical lolita Instagram. But I love seeing what others wear.

>>10333902
Samefag but I realise my first statement is contradictory. Basically no offbrand for me unless I can feel it's on the same par as my brand dresses. I've also sold brand for this reason: sometimes the quality isn't as good as you'd like.

>>10333679
Yeah I wear it whenever I go out. If I were into really fancy hime stuff or OTT I wouldn't but my style is relatively simple and I take good care of my natural hair so it's not too hard to wear frequently.

>>10333453
>- do you impose any restrictions on your closet
No, but I don't like to keep more than 12 main pieces at the same time.
>- biggest regret purchase and why
A SouffleSong JSK. the quality was horrendous, I still have nightmares with it.
>- describe your closet setup
I bought a small black wardrobe for it.It has one main rail covered in black velvet and the inner walls are covered in blue velvet. It has three drawers.
>- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
I have some from Moitie (bedsheets, a mug and a lipstick), but I never use them.
>- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I wash them after I use them.
>- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
I don't have one for specific use with lolita.
>- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
Twitter, IG and Facebook. yeah.

>>10333453
>- do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
No hard rules, just guidelines. I prefer brand, red colors, and not buying from individuals.

>- biggest regret purchase and why
Expensive shoes that were my usual size but ended up not fitting - I couldn't have known really. As far as my own mistakes, a backpack-style bag; I hate how it makes me feel like a kindergardener, and I haven't worn it.

>- describe your closet setup
Skirts, blouses, pettis, cardigans on the bottom rack; dresses on the top rack; accessories on the shelf between them; jewelry on my dresser.

>- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
No, the closest thing I have to novelties is a matching black raincoat and umbrella, which I do use, especially the umbrella.

>- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
So far, I've washed all the items in the machine on delicate in mesh bags and then air-dried them. I haven't had to wash some of my pieces yet since they're mostly skirts, but I expect I would handwash and steam them.

>- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
I've been avoiding perfume due to allergies.

>- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
I have an Instagram exclusively for following brands. I don't post myself anywhere.

>>10333346
Tell them you'll part your hair in the middle. You want the bangs to start as a point from the middle part and go out like an 'A" and you want them to be above your eyebrows but not past the outer corners of your eyes (vs the half moon, semi circle shape wester hairdressers tend to cut bangs) Then ask for thick face framing pieces cut at a slight downward angle. Or just take this or a similar photo???

>>10333453
>- do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
no more pink i thought i didnt have enough so i ended up with 7 somehow??? and no more empire waist they dont look good

>- biggest regret purchase and why
I dont have a specific one but when i first started i bought a lot of expensive(300+) pieces that just dont fit my style anymore and i dont wanna sell em cause i dont think they will sell well..

>- describe your closet setup
my pieces are in my closet and my normie clothes are on a rack near my bed

>- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
no but i really want a tea set

>- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
i hand wash them all after i put a blazer in the wash and it shrunk.. true heartbreak

>- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
Lancome- c'est le belle INTENSE

>- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita

fb and insta

Has anybody else been getting the "something went wrong" error when trying to leave LM feedback? A buyer just let me know that their items have arrived and I was able to leave feedback for the first item, but now I'm getting an error when I try to leave feedback for the second one.

>>10333989
I got it when trying to relist items too, so something is definitely going on

>>10333989
>>10333994
its down

>>10333958
Ayrt, I did and the results were unspeakable. I think what you said about the bang shape being a half moon vs an A. I dunno, I bought scissors and I think I’m going to try what you suggest instead of trying to explain all this to someone else who already has a way they’re used to doing things. Thanks for the advice
>famous last words before I have to kill myself out of shame because my at-home haircut is so bad

>>10333752
I hate hoop skirts because I feel really naked underneath. Maybe it’s because I’m tall so the dresses hit above my knee, but I hate the feeling of all that air underneath my dress blowing around my legs. I like the thick feel of petticoats. I also think as someone else said, it would be weird to be able to see my thighs and bloomers so clearly if the edge of my skirt got caught on some thing, which happens a lot

>>10333818
They don’t call it a Jew fro for nothing. Not saying I think Jewish people should go around in dreadlocks, but some of them have hair so curly and thick it’s not too far off. Same with a Filippino friend of mine

>>10333818
My mom’s Irish red hair is unbelievably kinky and curly. She gets it “permed” aka relaxed to wear it down

>do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
I have very limited space so I try to keep to below 20 mains pieces. I also know I won't wear lolita enough to justify owning more than that and I sell stuff I don't wear even if I like them. I just like owning as few things as possible.
I keep to white, black, wine and maybe some dark blue too.

>biggest regret purchase and why
Moitie wrist cuffs. I just find the lace to be rather ugly after buying a atelier pierrot choker that had far prettier lace.

>describe your closet setup
Nothing special since I have to share the space with my mum who owns 3 closets worth of clothes she doesn't wear. I also keep my normie clothes in their as well. I have the pocket thing on a hanger to keep jewellery, legwear and head wear. I don't own much of any of those things so it works. Everything else goes on a hanger.

>how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
I own that moi meme moitie fabric poster and I haven't put it up on my wall since i bought it. It's prettu shameful because I have no excuse. I don't really care for novelty items at all.

> what's your ratio of hand washed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
idk, i just hand wash everything.

>favorite perfume to wear with lolita
I don't wear perfume, but I am looking into starting to do that. If anybody can recommend me anything with a fresh, light perfume that isn't floral, I would appreciate it.

>what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
There must be pictures of me somewhere online but not posted by me. I prefer Instagram for lurking purposes. I will never post myself online though, I am not designed for that.

>>10333679
I was wearing it today just for going to the post office lmao. I don't wear lolita every single day though cause it's not the only jfashion in my wardrobe, but I do wear it whenever I feel like it.

>>10333453
>- do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
Yes and no. I try to stay within a colorfield on one hand, but if I really like a mainpiece I will get it. So far my wishlist itself is pretty cohesive though. For 2020 I only want to get dresses that are part of my wishlist and focus on wardrobe filler instead.
>- biggest regret purchase and why
I'm starting to regret a certain sock set I bought secondhand...
>- describe your closet setup
My closet consists of a wardrobe rack on the right (double door) and and some shelves on the left (single door). One drawer that still part of the closet contains my shoes, but I'm thinking of changing the setup there. Another drawer is for OTKs and tights. I store my accessories inside a display on my wall, though I wish one of my drawers would get fixed so I could store jewelry inside instead.
>- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
A teaset, a small plate and washi tape all from AP. I have only used the tape so far.
>- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I put everything inside my washing machine on the handwash setting with colorcatchers, inside garment bags of course.
>- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
Chloé Love Story
>- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
Instagram, Facebook and Amino. I'm the most active on insta and the least on Amino

>>10334025
>I don't wear perfume, but I am looking into starting to do that. If anybody can recommend me anything with a fresh, light perfume that isn't floral, I would appreciate it.
Have you looked at Lush Body sprays (if they do them in your country)? I use their fresher fragrances and they're beautiful

>>10333679
i changed my entire wardrobe so i don't own any normie clothes

>>10333722
>Perfume and fake fragrances are fucking gross and full of phthalates
what are essential oils? you probably should be wearing something sweet since you sound so bitter.

>>10332800
I think your instinct is probably correct, the back of that cardigan looks a bit longer and like it might shelf on the back of your skirt.

If you can't find anything secondhand from BPN, which would be my first suggestion, consider trying to snap up a VM frill cardigan in black, maybe? I have that one and that cardigan is simple enough that I think it would look fine in a gothic coordinate. I see it pop up on JP 2ndhand sites from time to time, you'd just need to keep an eye out for it.

>>10334022
Relaxed and permed are two very different and opposing things.

>>10334125
permed is slang for permanent, which by definition is using chemicals to alter your hair textue. getting your hair relaxed is a form of perm.

we just got a new tide cleaner locker in our apartment building and i'm debating using it instead of my local place. if you don't know what it is, it's basically a dry clean and repair service. you download an app, place an order, put your clothes in the locker and they get taken and fixed/cleaned in 2 business days.

>>10334125
"straight perm" is a thing. it's also called thermal conditioning

>>10334227
>>10334154

I guess it depends where you're from??

But I've been relaxing my hair since I was 10 and im now 31 (and so has every woman in my family and also my dad) and I've literally never heard the term "straight perm" it's just a "relaxer". And I've only heard of "perm" used to mean curling etc.

>>10334286
Upon looking it up a "straight perm" and "relaxing" seem to be two different things. The straight perm will only last a few months while relaxer is typically permanent and you only need to re-do the roots every few months.

>>10333453
>- do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
I have to think about if I’ll actually wear it.
>- biggest regret purchase and why
A few years ago I was rebuilding my wardrobe and bought some popular prints like Holy Lantern and Misty Sky. I realized I don’t actually like them that much and sold them.
>- describe your closet setup
I share my closet with my SO and we have limited space. 1/3 of the hanging space is lolita dresses, 1/3 is casual dresses and blouses, 1/3 is my SO’s stuff. I have a dresser where I put anything I can fold and my SO takes the shelves section in the closet.
>- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
I don’t collect them. I have an AP plush bag for decorative purposes. Also some misc. free items like folders and post cards.
>- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
1/3 dry clean, 2/3 hand/delicate wash.
>- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
I don’t wear perfume because it triggers my migraines
>- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
I have an unknown instagram I use for following and the occasional photo I like. I don’t post coordinates because I hate seeing pictures of myself. I consider making it private.

>>10333453
>do you impose any restrictions on your closet
No chiffon or polyester for the main fabric. This used to be a loose rule but it's become more strict just because it's really helped me appreciate cottons.

>biggest regret purchase and why
I don't really regret anything I've bought but I did buy ctp a few months before the rerelease was announced. That stung.

>describe your closet setup
Tiny closet stuffed full, wardrobe stuffed full. I only hang dresses to conserve space, everything else is folded and shelved.

>how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
A decent amount, I like repping brands I like, especially when their gimmicky stuff is cute. I have tins, decorative pillows, stuffed animals...

>what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I wash everything in my washing machine and hang dry. Oxyclean + cold water = no problems!

>favorite perfume to wear with lolita
I have a mild interest in fragrance so I have a decent collection. I love to match scents to my clothes, but my go-to is Hanae Mori's Hanae.

>what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
I post to insta and cof sometimes.

Where do you guys recommend I get a new petticoat from? I was looking at melikestea but is that store worth the money or is it better going down the taobao route?

>>10333453
>do you impose any restrictions on your closet
not consciously, although I probably should! had a hard time starting out in the fashion, I seem to just buy whatever I want and think about making it work with my wardrobe later, it’s a bad habit
>biggest regret purchase and why
my one sort-of-sweet AP JSK. it’s beautiful and I can make it work, but I feel so silly and insecure in anything even remotely resembling sweet, even though it’s red tartan and quite modest in terms of details
>how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
I only own stationery, which I use to package things for friends and sometimes to decorate things I sell on LM. I feel like Usakumya counts as a novelty item too, he’s completely impractical, so I just keep him at home as a stuffed toy. I wish I had a tea set and some more practical stuff for the house, like blankets and pillows!
>what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I handwash almost everything, velveteens and similar fabrics get spot-cleaned since there’s not a single dry-cleaning service in my city that knows how to properly care for them. time to move, I guess
>favorite perfume to wear with lolita
the same one I wear every day - Lanvin Modern Princess. smells like sour apple candy
>what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
none and nowhere, although I do send coords to friends in private if they ask to see what I’m wearing. I’m quite happy with that, to be honest, but I love the idea of starting a personal blog or building a website where I can post things semi-publicly

>>10333453
>do you impose any restrictions on your closet
Nothing too strict, but I do really consider things before I buy them and make sure it's something that will really add to my wardrobe and not just be a filler impulse buy

>biggest regret purchase and why
I don't really have any. Maybe my first dress since I ended up changing styles and selling it, but I don't really regret it because it got me into the fashion

>how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
I have some plushies and pillows, I'd love more

>what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I handwash most of my wardrobe with the exception of coats and velveteen items, I'll take those to dryclean

>favorite perfume to wear with lolita
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Glace

>what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
It's a secret

>>10334328
aurora and ariel taobao for sure

>>10333453

Fyi lists like these can be greentext next time

>do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)

I limit prints. Nothing Ott classic anymore since I barely wear those. Also I just prioritize brand over taobao these days, because brand usually never disappoints but taobao is such hit or miss.

>- biggest regret purchase and why
I have some taobao dresses in my closet I haven't been able to get rid of that I got because of some meme print. I never wear them but it's been a hard deal trying to sell it. I might end up donating them.

Otherwise I did lose 100usd on one of JetJ's releases new because I hated how the color looked on me. I eventually sold it and bought another colorway which I'm much happier with
>- describe your closet setup
I have like 2/3 of a shared closet with my fiance, and two free standing closets as well. Cutsews go on a shelf, socks in two drawers, and blouses/skirts on the freestanding closet.
>- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
Got a VM tea set which I use quite a bit.
>- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I usually throw my clothes into the wash in a large laundry bag unless it's delicate or easily wrinkled with a lot of finicky folds. Then I take those to the dry cleaner
>- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
None? Not a huge perfume fan, last one I used was a free sample, smelled pretty citrusy and fresh, idk
>- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
IG and tumblr

>>10333679
I get to go out once a week due to work, I only have two days off, one to clean and the other to go out in lolita

>>10333453
>do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
Biggest thing is color, I try to stick to black. It also has to match things currently in my wardrobe.
>biggest regret purchase and why
Anything red. I love red/bordeaux in lolita but every time I buy something in those colors I regret it. Also most Meta I've bought, the aesthetic just doesn't suit me no matter how much I love it.
>describe your closet setup
Just a normal closet with everything hung up. Nothing particularly special.
>- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
A fair few. I use the mug I have from time to time, everything else is decor.
>- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I handwash everything that isnt velvet, the washer I have now (apartment) is too violent for even my hardiest pieces.
>- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
No perfumes here, though I love citrus smells.
>- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
Insta, although I'm inactive right now. 2020 goal is to get back into it.

It might seem dumb, but have any of you ever felt like selling an item you bought because the seller was so unpleasant during the transaction? There's nothing wrong with the item itself but there is an item I've been considering selling just because every time I look at it I'm reminded of how rude that seller was to me.

>>10334420
I’ve sold a set I got because of that. Seller agreed to a payment plan then went MIA for over a week and was rude about it and then invoiced me for the full amount. Sold it almost immediately after I got it

>>10333453
>- do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
No limits, just what I want if i can justify the purchase to myself.
>- biggest regret purchase and why
one of those taobao hal blouses, I never wear it because i own a decent number of skirts.
>- describe your closet setup
A shelf up top and a single rail. Purses, shoes and hats uptop in boxes, dresses, shirts, skirts, pants on the rail and socks and accessories in open vintage suitcases on the floor.
>- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
I own maybe three, a cd, a hand towel and a button. I use the button occasionally.
>- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
Like, two are dryclean, but delicate cycle handles them just fine i've found.
>- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
Soul Beautiful
>- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
Pillowfort, thats it

>>10333453
>- do you impose any restrictions on your closet (limit how many pieces you can own at one time, certain colors/brands only, new/used only, etc.)
My wardrobe used to be huge and cluttered with no coherent style whatsoever, so last year I decided to re-organize everything. I went down from about 80 main pieces to 45 (20 for spring/summer and 20 for auttumn/winter). Then I kept 5 special occasion dresses. Apart from that, everything that was too fancy had to go. I limited myself to 2 styles (otome-kei and classic lolita) and a more light but muted colour palette. All the gothic stuff had to go, and all the busy prints as well.
>- biggest regret purchase and why
A lot of the JetJ dresses were buying mistakes, the price tag just doesn't match the quality.
>- describe your closet setup
It's pretty bad since I moved in with my SO. I went from a lot of space in my old apartment to a 3m shared closet. Half of the things don't fit and are kept folded in several drawers. We are currently looking to buy a bigger apartment with more potential closet space, so hopefully things are going to improve in the future.
>- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
Just a couple of themed bags which I use regularly
>- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I throw everything into the washer, no fucks given. If something comes apart after 10-20 washes, that's life (but that's also part of the reason I don't buy JetJ anymore). The only things I get dry cleaned are coats.
>- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
I hate perfumes and don't use them. Before leaving the house I like to a tap a fingertip full of lush sleepy bodylotion on both sides of my neck. The scent is very subtle and almost non-existent, which is what I like.
>- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
I'm not on social media.

>>10334328
I have two MLT pettis and they're awesome. They wash really easily, the fabric is comfy and silky, and they don't deflate.

>>10334420
Yup, I wear lolita to bring me joy but if the transaction left me bitter the clothes lose all their luster. I’ve definitely sold stuff for that reason

>>10334291
My point was that my mom says she’s getting it permed but she actually goes and gets it relaxed. To her it’s the same thing, it’s not like she’s hiding what she’s doing, she just calls it getting a perm. But I’ve talked to her hair dresser (her neighbor), it’s standard hair relaxing treatment. That’s why perm was in quotes. Sorry if that wasn’t clear

>>10334328
And Romeo on rakuten

>>10333883
same here, I was (still am) a goth and Mana was my first example of gothic lolita and I fell in love with the fashion.

>>10333883
How do you deal with having more main-pieces than you can wear in a year? I get weird bad feels when my closet is very full and there are things I rarely wear.

>>10334470
I don't really care if I can wear everything I own in one year or not. I like the variety of clothing options and dressing to my mood. I usually wear a new piece at least once as soon as I receive it, so things don't pile up in their postal packaging, but if I don't feel like wearing a certain piece for a couple of years, it's okay. Eventually I'll either wear it again or decide to sell it.

>>10333883
>What initially got you into Lolita Fashion
I kind of have a similar story to op. I was a weeb who was obsessed with deathnote and I liked one of the openings which lead me to find out about VK. Eventually, I found out about malice mizer and I was obsessed. I've always liked things of a dark aesthetic, but never expressed it much in my clothes and I was more of a metalhead then a goth. I found out about moi meme moitie and knew it was my destiny to be a moitie fag.

>>10333883
I came to /cgl/ when /mkg/ >>10132566 migrated here from /vg/. I quit it cold-turkey and started buying clothes for myself instead of for 2D animu grills. The thing that got me into lolita is the lace. I have expensive-ass burando bloomers that no one will see because wearing beautiful lace makes me happy and is for myself, not for others.

>>10333883
>>10334455
>>10334560
Lol same. I discovered Malice Mizer, immediately became their fan, always admired Mana's looks, found out he has a brand -> instant love.
And later thanks to GLB I decided that old school is my favourite.

>>10334431
>delicate fabrics aren't quality because you can't dump them in the wash

WTF???
Was the new ita thread deleted? Why?

>>10333453
>- do you impose any restrictions on your closet
I stick to mainly sweet or classic sweet Angelic Pretty. I've decided that I despise off brand blouses so I try to keep everything AP or Baby. Everything in my wardrobe matches three other items or more, so I can wear it differently each time with variety. If it matches nothing, then it's a no go. This is how I slowly integrate other themes in my wardrobe as everything is connected to some degree. (Is my autism showing)
>- biggest regret purchase and why
This Btssb dress whose name shall not be mentioned. It's a lovely dress but the previous owner on LM never told me they were a chain smoker so I ended up with a dress stained yellow from nicotine which I paid $180 for. I cleaned it and it looks brand new now but I sold it because the dress gives me ptsd every time I look at it. Never again.
>- describe your closet setup
I use a white dress rack which holds all my main pieces, blouses, boleros, aprons, etc. I store the bags underneath but my kumya clan and milky pony are hung up on the sides for display. I also have a dress form nearby to help me coord without having to put anything on my body. This is serving me well so far but things may get questionable once my wardrobe gets larger.
>- how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
My impractical plush bags from Baby and AP. Surprisingly, I do use them a lot as each one matches with at least 3-6 dresses.
>- what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
I stick everything into a mesh bag and wash it on gentle then air dry.
>- favorite perfume to wear with lolita
Indigo by Nest. It smells like bergamot and tea and is a very pleasing scent that lasts. I hate 99.5% of perfumes but Nest is the only exception. I recommend anything by them.
>- what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
I posted like twice on Instagram and got some good feedback.

>>10334421
?? Invoicing the full amount and checking the box for "allow partial payments" is how payment plans work on paypal. Demanding someone send you a bunch of separate invoices is crazy and unnecessary

>>10334431
J et J is incredible quality, at least the releases I have. The sizing and cuts could be better though

>>10334739
>my kumya clan
this is cute

>>10334758
You misunderstand, she canceled the payment plan entirely and sent it for the full amount when the payment plan was supposed to be completed. She did not send in an invoice that allowed partial payments and expected it all in full.

>>10334420
No, it's just a stranger on the internet, what the hell

>>10334765
Isn't that the same thing if the payment date was the same day?

>>10334770
Are you stupid? There was a payment plan agreed to previously and the seller just fucked off and ignored it for an extended period of time. No. That’s not the same.

>>10333883
Was shopping around in Borders for some BL light novels when I found the English GLB and fell in love

>>10334772
fuck i remember borders!

>>10334770
that’s not what a payment plan is, sounds like there was details worked out and the seller failed to respect the agreement

>>10334773
B&N is nice, but Borders was always my favorite

>>10334766
You must not have had a bad enough experience then.

>>10334765
Ah that makes sense. I was thinking you were confused by the invoice

>>10334771
>>10334774
I'm confused, if the payment was due for example on Feb 20th and she had you pay it all on that day instead of half payment now and half payment then, wouldn't it be the same? Or even better for the buyer, because they don't pay anything upfront? Unless I'm misunderstanding.

>>10334421
Holy shit, are you the dingus I sold to that freaked out over not understanding how payment plans work on PayPal?

>>10334789
No, dumbass. Maybe read the rest before commenting.


>>10334787
I don’t know how you aren’t figuring this out. The seller agreed to something before an item was purchased, but didn’t follow through. Therefore they are a shit seller.

>>10334787
that would be a hold, not a payment plan. and anon said the seller didn’t communicate at all during that time, so how was anon to know that the sale was still on? if a seller and i talked something out before hand and agreed on it only for the seller to go missing and then show up to bill me for the full amount on the date that it was supposed to end i wouldn’t even go through with it. that’s some seriously sketchy and terrible selling behavior

>>10334790
So you're upset about getting a hold instead of a payment plan? Why would it matter unless you're bad with money?

>>10334791
The lack of communication is pretty shit, but I can't tell if she's more upset about that or the hold.

>>10334792
>>10334791

Shitty behavior. Sellers should uphold the terms they agree to.

>>10334794
Did you even read all of went on? Getting ghosted for a week like that would earn a negative feedback alone.

>>10334794
any of the behavior anon listed is unacceptable from a seller. are you trolling? or maybe the seller trying to defend yourself?

>>10334796
i hope you did, and i hope you name and shame

>>10334799
I'm not either, I'm just confused. But I agree the ghosting was shitty and deserves a negative feedback

Is cherrycheezy leaving lolita?

>>10334794
I wish people would read the fucking TOS. Mine has in it to message me with questions or issues and then I get retarded feedback about lack of communication when I did everything exactly fine and the buyer expected socializing or something instead of win item invoice pay ship next day upload tracking info.

>>10334865
Sounds like you’re a bad seller

>>10334796
What if it was in the ToS that they are on vacation and the person bitching here just didn't read

>>10334867
Sounds like you're a bad buyer, I describe items accurately and ship within 1 day, 2 max. I'm just not here to make friends

>>10334868
That’s not what happened. Why are you reaching so hard to defend this seller?

>>10334811
I think just fairy kei

>>10334875
She’s listing almost all of her dresses on LM and a lot of jewelry, shoes, bags, blouses, socks, etc

>>10334876
I hope she's ok.

>>10334876
Someone on another thread here said that she closed her shop ? Or was closing her shop ?

>>10334899
Her shop is being remade, it seems. It seems to be in a slightly different vibe, though? She is also doing a comic, I believe.

>>10334639
>>10334759
Maybe I was just unlucky, but a lot of JetJ dresses that I used to own came with unfinished hems, frayed edges or loosen seams or other serious issues that even handwashing them was not an option anymore. I never said that delicate fabrics equals poor quality. But if you are paying half a grand on a single dress, the construction and quality should be impeccable and that wasn't the case. I own a lot of delicate fabric dresses by other brands like VM or MM and washing them on delicate cycle in a garment bag never caused me any issues. My priorities also might be different. I want things that I can wear daily and that don't get worn down too quickly, so fabric/construction sturdiness are important to me and JetJ just doesn't score high on that.

Have you ever felt like you needed some time to appreciate new releases? Did you have this feel when things you found tacky at first look actually cool in a year or more?

>60€ for single pair of otks

what the fuck

>>10335034
Have you seen how much the Moitie OTKs go for? It's the same thing.

>>10333861
I don’t think they would do. I can’t remember a case where brand would change the print pattern.

>>10334015
I cut my own hime bangs myself, and cutting bangs really isn't as hard as professionals want to make it seem. They just want to discourage people to DIY so they'll pay hairdressers.
Just watch a lot of videos, do it slowly and small amounts of hair at a time. Trial and error. If it turns out awful just buy clip on bangs until it grows out.

>>10334876
She’s peobably just doing a closet clearout, tons of people do that.

>>10335034
I saw that, I also saw that someone is selling a skirt for 50 euros that you can get for £10 on AliExpress

would it be considered tacky if i were to make can badges of prints/brand graphics? i just came into posession of a badge maker and i want to fill up my kumya itabag that's just been sad and empty since i got it

>>10335037
ETC does is every year

>>10335091
proofs?

>>10335036
Lmao

>>10334985
Yes !!! In pictures dreamy Jewel by AP looks horrible , but I scored it for under 90 bucks NWT and in person it’s gorgeous!


A lot of brand photos don’t do the fabrics justice until you see another person take detail shots of it on LM or insta .

>>10335087
If it’s personal use no , especially to fill an ita bag . If you sold them that would be a different thing

>>10335107
yeah, it'd be just for personal use. thank you!

>>10335087

I'd consider it somewhat lame, honestly. I kind of don't really get why someone would buy the Usakumya window bag in the first place if they didn't already have something they want to put in there and show off.

It doesn't even have to be Usakumyas or can badges. Baby makes a crapton of stuff with their logos on them, there's probably a way to pin a few hairbows and jewellery with their logo on it. Then maybe an additional homemade badge or two wouldn't look so sad.

I guess I just find it weird that someone buys an itabag, which I normally associate with people bragging about their merch, the itabag is from the brand itself, the brand itself makes an overflowing amount of merch, yet somehow someone buys the bag and then fills it with bootleg brand logos. I mean it's not like I particularly care whether or not someone's bragging about their brand, but... it's a little odd, I suppose?

>>10335087
Baby already sells can badges on their jp site, and theyre not even expensive

>>10334925
Sounds like you should have complained. But JetJ will never be as sturdy as VM or MM. They have completely different aesthetics that they aim for. I've rarely seen VM/MM choose delicate fabrics to begin with.

>>10335087
kind of missing the point of "ita" in ita bag doing it that way

>>10335087
that would be tacky, but if you handmade brooches or needlefelt it would be cute imo

>>10335175
it's an ita bad, it's inherently tacky. I feel like brooches or needlefelt would look too out of place inside of a bag like that.

>>10334779
Yes I did down to getting straight up scammed/robbed. Sometimes I wonder how people like you even manage to get out in lolita but are in pieces when some faceless username on the internet says something rude to you.

>>10335087
burando examples use their logo haicombs and hairpins. maybe you could use some of those

>>10335187
If you got scammed, then you don't even own anything to make you salty to look at to begin with. Just saying.

>do you impose any restrictions on your closet No pastels nor earth tones if I can help it; they just don't look good on me.

>biggest regret purchase and why
It's hard to say since I've been involved in the fashion for ages. I would've said buying cheap bodyline (when they got big) because the quality and design was never up to par as the major Japanese brands, but I probably wouldn't have dipped my toes in the fashion without bodyline's transition from cheapo sex costumes to cheap lolita.

>describe your closet setup
From left to right, tops in white and then black. Main pieces from lightest to darkest. Accessories are currently in a large hat box.

>how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
Three currently (I think I used to have more, but long sold or given away). I really only use one of them being a makeup bag. The rucksacks' pockets are too smoll for much anything.

>what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces

I'd say it's half and half hand wash and laundered. I haven't sent my things in the dry cleaners in years since I no longer have very delicate pieces (like stuff with glitter).

>favorite perfume to wear with lolita
Miss Dior's Blooming Bouquet

>what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita

I've got lolita pics in my insta and fb, but the fb is more private with special settings so only my lolita friends can see lolita content

>>10334286
>>10334291
>>10334449
relaxer is what the chemical is called just so everyone knows.

>>10335228
I got scammed because I piece I got was heavily damaged when I was told it was like new. I paid a ton to get it repaired but I can’t even look at it anymore I’m so mad.

Damn it, the red version sold out already.

https://www.metamorphose.gr.jp/product/detail/15772

I don't know what color to get. I feel like the black/white itches my oldschool love, but that soft green is really nice too.

>>10335554
oop black/white just sold out too. Green it is!

>>10335554
Dang. All of my favorite colors went out of stock. Do they ever restock if you put an inquiry in? Never tried that feature before.

>>10335228
What?

>>10335569
There's a button under the colorways that says "inquire about this item," I've seen people use it to ask Meta to find/restock items that were previously out of stock, but usually only for smaller items like socks.

>>10335569
Whoops. I thought this was a response to the last post. My bad.

This is on LM and I had a chuckle at the expectation v reality

>>10333217
wrong colorway

>>10335632
jesus did they crumple it into a ball and stuck it in a drawer like that for months? How even

I think I'm finally going to start wearing lolita. I hate the term "lolita at heart" but I think that's closest to what I am. I've been posting here for years and lurk auction sites to help anons in the dream dress thread but never bought myself anything because i don't think it would suit me, but fuck it. I love lolita and even if I look stupid in it at least I'll be able to wear frills around my house

>>10335632
God I was just looking at this. In the description she even acknowledges it looks like shit. Why include this photo if you know it looks like wadded trash??

>trophy wife dresses
sounds like something a sissy would say

>>10335632
Slightly off topic but does anyone still have caps of when MM was revealed to be an adult baby fetishist?

>>10335565
I'm not sure. But I get the feeling that they may bring this dresses back next year, since they were a 2019 release that sold out fast so they redid them again this year plus the new colors.

Is LM not loading item and browsing pages for anyone else? I can only see my account pages.

>>10334758
DA but I literally did not know you could do this. Does the invoice itself split into a certain predetermined number of parts, or does it just let you keep depositing money into the invoice until the amount is fulfilled? Does it message the seller each time you put money into it? Sorry for the dumb questions, I never realized there was an easier way to do this.

I'm so torn on this dress, it's simultaneously the best and worst thing I've ever seen. Maybe I just have bad taste.

>>10335894
No, the most I can do with the partial pay is set a minimum. The date is irrelevant, I never really paid attention to that until I saw the post here. I am still waiting on someone to pay an invoice from December and finally thinking of just leaving negative feedback, they never responded to the reminders

>>10335894
Also as far as how you pay, you just choose what and when to pay as long as it's over the minimum (assuming the seller set a minimum increment)

>>10335554
>>10335556
Black x white is still on Rakuten, anon!
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/metamoonline/12093017/?itemSelectRadio=13139#

>>10335900
This is a pretty simple, well cut, timeless gobelin piece. As a classicfag, I say go for it anon.

>>10335894
seller here. when you create an invoice on a payment plan, you (the seller) choose to allow partial payment and then set a minimum that the buyer can pay at once when they pay, then you just set out the terms with them as usual. so say you sell a dress for $250 and they want to pay $50 every 2 weeks, you'd set up the partial payment minimum for $50 and then they just pay off that same invoice. they wouldn't be able to pay less than the $50 each time, but they could pay more. it's really convenient imo, less to keep track of and less possible issues arise.

>>10335740
https://getoffegl.livejournal.com/tag/name:%20missmeganmaude

dead links though

>>10335928
Thanks, dunno why I didn't think to check there. What a trip. I had forgotten how messy all her drama was even before the adult baby revelation. Shame nobody has the infamous photo still

For daily lolitas:

> How many main pieces do you own? Blouses?
>What substyle(s) do you wear?
> Do you have a particular ratio of main pieces : other categories of items in your wardrobe?

>>10335943
> How many main pieces do you own? Blouses?
Stopped counting after 200 for mainpieces, probably 100+ blouses

>What substyle(s) do you wear?
Sweet

> Do you have a particular ratio of main pieces : other categories of items in your wardrobe?
No, but I probably have more socks and jewelry than anything else. Surprisingly you don’t need that many headbows or headpieces to keep thinks fresh

Some new AP releases today, a series called Blooming Lady (OP or JSK, sax, pink, navy colorway), a series called Holy Cross (OP or JSK, black or white color way) and a cute teddy bear bag

>>10335964
It’s called holy ribbon not holy cross, my bad! Here’s the JSK. there’s also a blouse and headdress that mimics a nuns habit.

>>10335943

> How many main pieces do you own? Blouses?
Around 25 skirts, 10 jsks, a few "coat" style OPs, and about two dozen misc. main pieces like salopettes, puffy shorts, overdresses, oversized h. Naoto sweater things, etc. I have 12 blouses (6 long sleeve, 6 summer style) and probably 30+ cutsews and other casual tops.

>What substyle(s) do you wear?
Punk and punk-ish casual sweet.

> Do you have a particular ratio of main pieces : other categories of items in your wardrobe?
Not particularly? My wardrobe is very well-matched and almost everything can be coorded with everything else. I don't buy random pieces I can't already use in an outfit. I don't have a specific ratio I aim for.

>>10335960
What brands do you mostly wear and what's your oldest piece? I'm curious cause most lolitas I've seen with wardrobes that big wear classic

>>10335985
AP/Baby and oldest piece that I still have that I got new was Meta’s teddy cafe appliqué JSK in the red tartan colorway. I have older pieces that I bought secondhand but they don’t really count IMO.

>>10335987
Sorry it’s cafe teddy, not teddy cafe. I just got back from drinks with friends so I’m drunk. Here’s the lolibrary link if you’re interested.

https://lolibrary.org/items/meta-cafe-teddy-applique-jsk

>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?

>>10335994
I don’t use sugar, I just put in honey/lemon or both.

I only use cream in coffee

White tea is my favorite

>>10335994
>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
Honey in tea, never tried brown.
>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
I prefer coffee, and sugar with tea.
>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
Any, I like all kinds.

>>10335994
>>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
no, i don't like sugar in my tea
>>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
no, i don't like coffee
>>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
no, i don't like meets

but seriously, i like black tea, strong and with nothing in it

>>10335994
>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
Honey with green tea or chamomile, regular sugar with anything else
>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
Brown sugar and cream
>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
I'll drink anything caffeinated

>>10335943

lmao zero blouses here. 3 cardigans, 5 IW boleros, 10+ taboao/normie lace/chiffon boleros, 10+ cutsews (mostly brand with some axes femme). I own proper blouses but only wear them for more formal meetups.

50-odd main pieces in daily rotation, most of it is IW or AP. Would add Baby but AP with pockets are ten times more practical. IW is more toned down so it's easy to wear everywhere.

Should be noted I'm a fairly lazy lolita. Cardigans/cutsews/boleros are my most numerous item, if we're not counting the ribbon hair ties I keep losing.

Does anyone know who this is ?
I've seen a few coords on here from her and she's inspiring to me .

>>10336014
>zero blouses
>I own proper blouses

LARP defected

>>10336014
>zero blouses
>I own proper blouses

LARP detected

>>10336014
Cardigan with fake peter pan collars are the best

>>10335943
> How many main pieces do you own? Blouses?
90 dresses, mostly OPs so I have about 10 blouses only.
>What substyle(s) do you wear?
Sweet
> Do you have a particular ratio of main pieces : other categories of items in your wardrobe?
I don’t really think about stuff like that.

>>10336018

Person said it was a question for daily lolitas. I keep seperate items for that.


>>10336020

Yessss I only have one of those though. Wish I knew which brands were making them.

Found this russian (i guess) music video. Pretty decent coords i shall say

https://youtu.be/IHjlyUtbzq4

>>10335943
>> How many main pieces do you own? Blouses?
11 main pieces, some blouses and a fuckton of cutsews
>>What substyle(s) do you wear?
Sweet, casual
>> Do you have a particular ratio of main pieces : other categories of items in your wardrobe?
I definitely have more cutsews of all types for different weather and occasions than anything else which is pretty handy for going out often. Most of my stuff is pretty warm and cozy cause my local climate is cold most of the time. Also I started with a different jfashion before lolita and had a cohesive wardrobe to work with when I started to buy more main pieces. I think that thanks to this I can get a lot more versatility out of my wardrobe despite it not exactly being a capsule I think.

>>10335994
>>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
I usually prefer my tea without any sugar, but every once in a while I'll go for brown sugar or honey. I think I like lemon the most though
>>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
I don't drink coffee
>>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
The type that tastes good, I don't really have a preference 2bh

>>10335994
>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
Neither. I don't use any sweeteners.

>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
I hate coffee. Only way I can handle it is if 9/10ths of it is milk. In which case, I do add a bit of sugar.

>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
I live in the middle of nowhere so I don't go to meets.

>>10335943

> How many main pieces do you own? Blouses?
50 mainpieces, 5-ish blouses? (I prefer boleros, cardigans and cutsews)
>What substyle(s) do you wear?
Classic, otome
> Do you have a particular ratio of main pieces : other categories of items in your wardrobe?
Not really, but I only buy things within my colour and style range which can be coorded with things I already own.

>>1033453

>do you impose any restrictions on your closet

not in like a purposeful way but I mostly keep to liking the same things.
>biggest regret purchase and why
way too expensive taobao dress because I like the print, terrrible quality.
>describe your closet setup
walk-in closet & organizer boxes
>how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them
none, never really interested me
>what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
...everything gets laundered...
>what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
I have never posted pictures of me in lolita

>>10335994
>>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
>>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
I don’t take sugar in my coffee or tea. Just milk or cream.
>>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
Black tea. My favourites have chocolate, caramel or malty notes, or just Assam.

>>10335943
> How many main pieces do you own? Blouses?
Roughly 40 if I include the items I'm selling/considering selling. Something like 25-30 blouses and cutsews.
>What substyle(s) do you wear?
Classic and some gothic
> Do you have a particular ratio of main pieces : other categories of items in your wardrobe?
Not that I can really think of? Not intentionally, anyway.

>>10335994
>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
Regular. I don't necessarily need to have them sweetened especially if they're iced but I prefer it.
>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
Same- if it's coffee it needs to have a lot of cream and a lot of sugar.
>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
I prefer fruity teas, especially raspberry, strawberry or peach. For coffee I don't have any preference to the type, I do like lattes over cappuccino though.

>>10335994
>I don't drink tea or coffee with sugar and I only drink herbal tea or black americanos
Tfw set in your ways

>>10335994
>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
I usually don't take sugar in my tea, but when I do, just regular sugar. Honey is nice in some herbal teas as well.

>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
Don't like coffee.

>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
I like most teas except those that are overly vanilla or chocolate flavored. Otherwise I think there is generally something I am happy with.

Bought my first AP poly piece (Fancy Hospital). Tell me gulls, how bad is it? I thought I liked the poly dresses, but I went back through my closet and all the dresses I thought were poly were actually different materials, so I'm afraid this dress is gonna feel/look like shit now

>>10335918
thank you!

>>10336404
It’s fine. And easy to wash. I like it more than my cottons because it doesn’t wrinkle as easily and hasn’t faded in the time I’ve owned it where my cottons that I bought new had started fading by this amount of time. Shitting on poly without regard for individual pieces is a worn out meme

>>10335943
Curious why you specify daily lolitas, I wear it 80% of my free time which is only a few days a week

> How many main pieces do you own? Blouses?
70/ 40
>What substyle(s) do you wear?
Mostly sweet and classic though I have 10 or so gothic dresses
> Do you have a particular ratio of main pieces : other categories of items in your wardrobe?
No
>>10335994
>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
Only use sugar with good tea like Laduree or fruit/ floral black tea blends from my local tea shop, otherwise no sweetener
>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
I am a coffee snob, I like black freshly roasted coffee or cold pressed single region coffee
>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
Variety of blends from a local tea shop, some herbal, some black with fruit or floral notes

>>10333663
What happens if they don’t like what you’re offering? Will you also cover shipping to send the dress back or will you offer more? Or will you just hold the dress hostage? I think these are the main concerns.

secrets

>>10336404
I actually like the material for Fancy Hospital. It's fitting for the theme and feels very silky and airy which isn't bad. I don't think it'd like the dress if it were cotton. It wouldn't make sense.

>>10335994
>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
Sugarless.
>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
I hate coffee.
>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
Earl grey is what I usually drink, which is thankfully standard.

>>10336450
>>10336631
hey thanks for your replies. I've been in a rough patch for the past 3 months and only until now could I afford a new dress, so I was feeling kinda panicked when I saw it was polyester after reading so many threads with polyester panic. I look forward to it arriving!

>>10336699
No problem. What cut/colorway did you get?

>>10336704
Ah, I got the OP in white. I was thinking about getting the JSK because I liked the two rows of buttons, but couldn't budget it out before someone else purchased it. But the OP is also cut and it has the peter pan collar which the JSK doesn't have.

>>10336014
i also despise blouses! I own two though, a long sleeved mam one and a short sleeved btssb one. I don't wear boleros but I own a lot of cutsews. Blouses are kinda uncomfortable, honestly, and i personally think cutsews look better.

>>10336763
I have that cut and color, you can throw it in the wash on delicate/knit cycle and it’s safe. Congrats anon.

>>10336771
Cute! I've been looking up fancy hospital tags everywhere to see more coordinates or more posts about how happy people are to receive it in the mail.
Good to know about washing it - the only issues I've had were AP prints with red dye so I assumed something like this shouldn't be much of an issue.

after 3 years my ISP randomly activated some web blocker thing, which blocked 4chan, naturally, but also blocked the baby site for some reason as well. i guess baby isn't a safe site, gulls.

>>10332841
>>10333003
link pls anon?

>>10333627
>walk-in closet
>>10334042
do you have a wardrobe post, anons?

>>10333453
>do you impose any restrictions on your closet?
yes! No rabbits or butterflies or teddy bears if I can help it. Not a fan of cats, either. So like, all prints are out. ha. Also, I know sack dresses and underbusts won't look good on me.
>biggest regret purchase and why
An oldschool underbust JSK simply bc I liked the vertical nauticul stripes. I never wear it, and it's hard to sell.
>describe your closet setup
My room's a small space; it was originally a closet so there's a long bar stretched across one side, so that's where my dresses and shirts and pettis hang. To the right is a long shadow-box shelf. My purses and hats go there. I want to hang hooks for better wristcuff and headbow storage.
>how many novelty items do you own, do you actually use any of them?
Do posters count? Cute on white walls!
>what's your ratio of handwashed/laundered/dry cleaned pieces
1 or 2 dry cleaned, the rest is handwashed. I machine-wash my blouses, then hang to dry.
>favorite perfume to wear with lolita
I can't wear perfume, I get headaches! Besides, I'd rather my dresses not absorb the smell. My legwear etc is kept in a drawer with dried lavender sachets so that's nice.
>what social media platforms are you on and to which, if any, have you posted pictures of you in lolita
Insta and twitter under the usual tags

>>10335994
>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
regular
>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
I like lattes and mochas, probably more than tea
>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
I'm not really picky since I usually just drink water at meets, but some nice black tea or a good mocha would be nice.

>>10336822
With Kumyas Sweet Ice Cream it isn't safe for my wallet that's for sure

VM - Classical Tuck Long Dress (クラシカルタックロングドレス)
Colours:
>Ivory x Mocha
>Bordeaux (sold out)
>Kahki Green (sold out)
>Navy (sold out)

Price: 30,800 yen (tex incl.)
Valentine's Day special price: 27,720 yen (tax incl.)

Outer material: Cotton 100%
Lining: Polyester 100%

Length: 106.5 cm
Shoulder width: 33 cm
Sleeve length: 65 cm
Bust: ? (Judging by the model pics, it's at least 88 cm, probably about 91 cm, but I might be wrong)
Waist: 70 cm

>http://v-maiden.ya.shopserve.jp/SHOP/201MOP07.html
-----------------------------------------------------------
Release date: 10th Feb 2020, 12:00 JST (it's up!)

looks like that girl on fb with the japanese porn star name changed it to her real name. i was wondering where the new gigantic bitch came from, turns out it's just same old bitch in new packaging

>>10335994
>>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
Brown
>>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
Brown again
>>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
Masala Chai, though anything that isn't floral makes me happy.

I'm not a sweet lolita but I regret not buying holy lantern in grey

What are the changes of a re-release this year? I know they've done it almost every year

To lolita moms out there: did you wear lolita during your pregnancy? if so, what brands and cuts?

AP Kanazawa is doing limited pre-order for Dream Sky. Probably there’s a chance they do for other stores as well.

>>10337198
Yes, empire waist/ babydoll cut AP and Baby

>>10337208

I want to hope for an online MTO, but they've done this before at another branch and that was that. I seriously don't know whether there's not enough girls ordering for them to bring it online or if it's too many or if they just like doing "exclusive" MTOs to drive up demand.

Are your local comms also sperging about the replica_chan? There are a bunch of posts popping up for me defending the use of replicas and accusing people of being fatshamers for condemning the use of replica by fat people.

>>10337337
my comm actually consists of fatshamers and replica haters so there was glorious discussion in our groupchat. I loved it.

>>10337337
As a fattychan myself, I’ve literally never understood this argument. This hobby isn’t for everyone- hobbies aren’t always “accessible”. Either lose the weight (like I’m trying to do), or find stuff that fits you.

>>10337339
I want to be in your comm.

>>10337079
She's just a mediocre lolita trying to talk big, ignore her anon she's pathetic.

https://fril.jp/shop/92d0fa7b534d86411d346cc1554d8c61

Is this soapbox?

>>10337337
Not a peep in my comm. We're pretty chill in general so I doubt anyone has strong feelings on replicas either way. I know I don't.

>>10337337
My comm has some members who are quite plus sized. I've gained a bunch of weight myself which I would like to get most of it off by the end of this year. We all either wear handmade, brand, altered brand, bodyline, taobao or custom size indie. I wear mostly brand with a bit of indie and taobao (only recently started buying main pieces from taobao after years of being in the fashion, mostly out of curiosity).

The only times I've seen replicas in my comm have been in the early 2010's and a few spotty appearances over the years. Usually from newbies who are doing fine now, or from people once in a blue moon in the one sub-group of our state's comm who never quite have it together.

I used to wear replicas starting out, but this was around 2010, when there were well-known people in the online community who openly wore them and spoke positively about them in blogs or videos. There weren't many options available either as Taobao consisted of spotty releases that were mostly small, or custom-size but gothic. There was also Bodyline, but there wasn't too much at that time for fatty-chans. You had brand or handmade. So a lot of poor-chans, beginners, or fatty-chans went with replicas. We had Clobba for middlemen sites with only a small selection of items (also replicas).

These days, if you're poor, quite plus-sized, or a beginner, there are literally a plethora of places you can get some decent to amazing quality items with original art. There is no reason to go with a replica, unless you are new and very uninformed.

>>10337198
Yes, Moitie shirred empire waist OPs

>>10337488
Some people just want the print without the price tag. Nothing else comes close to AP's iconic prints. It's not at all hard to understand why people would still those replicas.

What are you doing for yourself for Valentine's Day, gulls?

>>10337488
>There is no reason to go with a replica, unless you are new and very uninformed.

I've heard people speaking up in defence of replicas saying that person might want some particular dress and not want it to be pre-worn/damaged. Honestly, that felt pretty legit. It sounds pretty weird to me when people say that non-replica taobao is better than SC from DoL (for example, idk if they are still active tho) although someone is looking for SC specifically. I'm NOT defending replicas, but the whole "redirecting" thing sounds dumb to me.

>>10337503
Dinner with my bf valentines night. He's been asking me lots of questions about lolita lately and I caught him on lacemarket the other day so I'm thinking he'll try to surprise me with some clothes

>>10335994

>Do you prefer brown or regular sugar in your tea?
I prefer no sugar. I'll occasionally put cream in a black tea made for it like an earl gray, but otherwise prefer my teas unadulterated.

>If you don't like tea, what about in coffee?
I also don't like sugar in my coffee. If it's good quality, I don't need it. However, I do occasionally enjoy a mocha latte or a plain iced coffee with a chocolate treat.

>What kind of coffee or tea makes you happy at meets?
Anything good quality and not generic bagged teas. I'm especially happy if the venue has other drink options in addition to tea.

>>10337503
probably fap to gay porn. i'm too broke for a bf rn

>>10337604
Begone scrote

>>10337606
nayrt but they could be a girl who likes yaoi

>>10337503
nothin, I'm not in a comm and my husband and I don't care for V-day

>>10337503
cry about how forever alone i am because of my ridiculous standards

>>10337503

Not on actual vday but a meet on the 15th and spending the day at a botanical garden with my SO on the 16th

>>10337503
The only action I'm getting is at my OBGYN appointment that day. I'll probably put on a pink coord to hang around the house though.

>>10337798
Will she at least buy you dinner first?

>>10337503
Throwing myself further into financial ruin by overspending on lolita t b h

>>10337921
Typical

>>10337502
>>10337517

I will never ever understand that mentality. You can't have eberything you want. If you can't afford a luxury item like a certain dress, you simply can't have it. Like it as much as you want but you need the money for it and it needs to be available. If it's not available for you for whatever reason deal with it. You don't have a right to have everything you want. Wanting something is no legitimation to buy a replica. It's childish.

>>10338009
It depends on how much meaning one put into avoiding replicas. That's why an attitude towards replicas varies among lolitas. Some people are like "it's just a clothes, nbd". Some avoid them completely, some are okay with replica shoes and so on.

>>10333346
(USA here) I have a hime cut anon. I have my sides cut closer to my chin length. It doesn't look weird on me at all ( I have a round face) I get a lot of compliments actually- it just freaked me out at first when I had them cut and took a minute to get used to.
I like to slightly curl them under to frame my face, and the rest of my hair also is past my shoulders and I slightly roll that under too. It looks really nice. My bangs also I like to roll with a round brush. I do more of the sweet princess look with them, not so flat with the old school style.
I have only had a couple boomers actually notice the different cut on occasion. I just tell them its a new fashion cut kek

>>10333346
here you go anon. like I said if you want it- go for it! I have fine hair so it could be better but I love it so much

SENPAI

Dream Sky is up on AP site!

>>10338058
Wtf are you talking about?

>>10338009
you're entitled to your opinion. i think it's far more childish to rage just because someone is doing something you personally don't approve of. it's like those vegans who go around throwing fake blood on people lol

>>10338065
http://www.angelicpretty.com/newarrival/dream_sky2020/index.htm

>>10338066
Don't get me wrong. Yes, I don't approve replicas, but in the end it's none of my buisness if people buy those.
It is that I can't stand people trying to give a legitimate reason for supporting replicas because there is none. If you knowingly buy a replica have the backbone to admit that you simply wanted to have that thing and couldn't stand not having it. Simple as that and there is nothing left to argue about.

>>10338021
That’s cute, thank you!

>>10338070
It says it’s only for Kanazawa shop so I’m still wondering wtf are you talking about?

>>10337502
Nice to know that if someone likes my art but doesn't like the price tag they'll just buy an illegal Chinese print of it.
(this has actually happened to me personally and yes it's weird as fuck to know that a few dozen people have wall art of shit I've never sold as prints)

>>10338124
My bad, I thought it to be regular MTO

>>10338134
My first though was that they could print it by themselves, but again idk how do I feel about self-made copies. I used to like these bow brooches by Moss Marchen so I was thinking of making my own, but it feels quite weird to copy such a recognisable design.

>>10337502
>bootlegs are ok
Lose weight or get 2 of the jsk and sew them together to make them bigger.

AP Candy hinting at Cherry Margaret and Royal Crown Berry are the next upcoming releases from Angelic Pretty

>>10338134
that's the nature of art, honestly. copyrights were originally meant to be quite short term, before disney royally fucked that up out of greed. but more likely, you didn't actually purchase the rights for your art nor do most lolita brands.

>>10338217
>without the price tag

has nothing to do with weight

>>10338225
You sound incredibly stupid. AP pays their own designers or freelance artists like Imai Kira for the art they use, they own the rights.

>>10337502
HL replicas go for like 200 with shipping, you can get the real thing secondhand for that much.

>>10338222
The fabric is so thin plus this texture makes it look almost transparent. That's the thing that bothers me when I look through the pictures of newer stuff. Anon said that neo HC has more vibrant colors and it actually does, but this effect is kinda lost with the texture.

>>10338295
anon, it's chiffon.

>>10338225
Copyrights would still have lasted for 28-56 years. In contrast Holy Lantern has only been around for 7.

>>10338295
>not knowing what chiffon looks like

LAPRer detected

>>10338328
> Holy Lantern has only been around for 7
Dat “feel yourself old” moment

>>10338347
You better stop touching yourself, comrade.

>>10338295
I hate it. But those socks however. Yes please.

>>10338248
uh you don't seem to know what copyrights are. an artist doesn't automatically own copyrights to their work, nor do companies own the copyrights just by commissioning an artist. unless you have proof of companies purchasing copyrights, you can't claim that. also if a company only owns the copyright within their country, it creates a gray area in other countries. do some research

>>10338225
You don't have to "purchase" rights to your own work retard

>>10338389
Uhh actually you're the idiot here lmao. In the US creators automatically have rights to their own work unless a contract states otherwise

>>10338328
ok, my point is just that the nature of art is to be shared and built upon, not to be untouchable for all time. thus why copyrights were never meant to be a permanent thing

>>10338389
you're confusing copyright with something else.

>>10338391
>>10338392
if you don't register (pay) for a copyright then you can't do shit about any infringement. also if you don't register the copyright in the country where replicas are being made, then again you can't do shit about infringement. there's been cases where chinese replica makers managed to register japanese and korean companies' copyrights in china, which makes their replicas legal in china. huge issue in bjds right now

thx for your uninformed insults

>>10338409
From copyright.gov:

When is my work protected?
Your work is under copyright protection the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible form that it is perceptible either directly or with the aid of a machine or device.


Do I have to register with your office to be protected?
No. In general, registration is voluntary. Copyright exists from the moment the work is created. You will have to register, however, if you wish to bring a lawsuit for infringement of a U.S. work. See Circular 1, Copyright Basics, section “Copyright Registration.”

You only have to register if you intend to sue. Sending a DMCA takedown notice isn't a legal action and doesn't require registration. Try again.

>>10338511
what does that have to do with a) japanese law and b) physical replica items? idk why you're talking about the us when we're talking about ap

Next thread >>10338488

>>10338295
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...........well this puts a new spin on whoever's been complaining that this or that AP dress fabric is too thin and therefore cheap and low quality...