/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

are plush animal bags in a classic coord considered ita? if so, what if they theme well with the coord?

>>10805992
Not at all as long as the plushie fits the theme, take Frederick for example. I’d stray away from any sweet plushies though I have seen them work with certain coords

>>10805992

>>10806001

Doss anyone here have experience with Wunderwelt pettis? I know the gold standard is still MeLikesTea and A&A, but I just want an upgrade from the itchy-ass one I have right now.

>>10806005
Love those shoes, does anybody know where they're from?

>>10806021
Don’t get MLT she’s awful and the pettis ruin most silhouettes. I bought twice from her and both times the petti was in unacceptable condition for the price but she refuses to take accountability because “she checks orders before she send them so no refunds”
Second hand brand pettis are your best bet

>>10806022
Im assuming taobao because she’s a Chinese indie model, but the shoes aren’t listed anywhere on the photo

Hey I got a stupid question what the fuck does Lolita and J-fashion have to do with cosplay? Do you see wearing the cloths of another culture as a costume? that’s fucking weird

>>10806046
imo lolita and j-fashion are both fashion and are therefore unrelated to cosplay, which is dressing up as a character from books/comics/manga/video games/tv/movies/anime.

If you wear alternative fashion, no matter how weird and extreme it looks it's still fashion and you're still yourself just in clothes that aren't mainstream, and you aren't dressing up to look like a fictional character.

>>10806046
Are you new here? The cosplay and Lolita parts of this board are completely separate retard.

>>10806046
>cloths of another culture
i can't with twitterfags

>>10806046

Bitch about it to whoever owns this godforsaken wasteland instead of posting this every fucking thread, retard

>>10806001
>>10806003
>>10806005
thank you nonny :) great information and reference photos! i’m branching into classic and this is helpful.

>>10806021
AA pettis are awesome, cheap and not scratchy or itchy at all. they deflate quicker than some other organza pettis but they are cheap enough to be replaced easily. MLT pettis are overpriced imo unless you are specifically looking for a colored petti.

>>10806046
It doesn't, what the fuck are you on?

>>10806059
>MLT pettis are overpriced imo
I have owned both and I think MLT is well worth the price and all my lolita friends have had theirs for a while so they seem sturdy too. They're also much lighter depending on material so they don't feel overwhelming in hotter weather.

Does anyone have a good resource or tutorial for using the waist ties of a jsk to make a jsk bigger?

>>10806075

Take it to a professional tailor.

> inb4 "I can't afford that!"

Yes you can. Get a quote, save up.

More on the drama side. A long time ago I vaguely remember watching a reality show (or maybe YouTube channel) that aired an episode covering a lolita fashion enthusiast. There was a part where she walked into a garage to be interviewed for a welding job in full lolita attire and another part where she organized a tea party for other lolita girls local to her area. Does anyone know the name of the show/episode?

>>10806104
wasn't it on my strange addiction or something? living doll shit.

Does anyone have recommendations for low poof A-line petticoats on Taobao?

>>10806084
I can afford it, the problem is I can never find anyone who has availability to do it/a reliable one. Any recommendations then? Would a local tailor with good reviews work? Or is it risky to take it to a normie?

>>10806142

Bridal tailors work but be picky.

How often does Baby & A/P restock/rerelease their mainstay socks? Or is there no pattern to it…?

>>10806145
why do people think bridal tailors are better? they're usually worse, because the dress isn't meant to be worn as regular clothing. being a bridal tailor doesn't mean anything other than you've worked on bridal gowns before.

>>10806111
Yes! That was it, thank you.

>>10805991
I just got my first organza aurora and ariel petticoat, and it’s more poofy than I thought it would be, does anybody know how to decrease poof on organza petti’s?

>>10806182
Squish it for awhile. Sit on it for a couple days, wear it around the house, squish it. It'll de-poof after awhile.

>>10806196
Oh okay, ill try that, thank you

>>10806021
i have the wunderwelt petti, it's so good and i forget i'm even wearing it, super comfortable/ pretty poofy if you're okay with that, wore it with Iron Gate and it made the print look so nice

>>10806155

I said "will work but be picky," not that they're better. If anon doesn't know where to begin, they can begin there. Fucking read.

After placing a reservation order on Baby's online shop with credit card payment, when does payment occur? Should the card be charged after placing the order or only when the item is shipped?

>>10806120
A&A 45cm 8M.

>>10806236
Theres also the mini version of that same line of petticoats (though its still 45 long cm like the other versions)

How do I get stains out of velveteen fabric? Should I just take it to the dry cleaners?

>>10806245
I own the mini and didn’t recommend it because I don’t feel it’s worth it. The poof it adds is so miniscule and doesn’t create the proper silhouette, even in oldschool inspired coords that seek to mimic the minimal petti style. The 8M is a much more worthwhile purchase in my opinion, but I suppose you could go for the mini if you want to recreate pettiless looks with slightly more shape.

>>10806297
Oh sorry for the confusion, Im not the anon you were replying to in your first post suggesting the 8M. Actually I just got the AA mini yesterday but I found it to be waaay too poofy, though, now Im starting to think that the taobao reseller I bought from accidentally gave me the 8M instead of the mini so Im trying to deflate the petti because im more so into old school gothic lolita lol

>>10806297
gotta disagree, the mini waaay overstuffs some of my older pieces

where do you go to buy Jirai Kei and Cult Party Kei?

>>10806120
Boguta pettis are nice. I find that my A&A petti has too much volume around the waist, so it doesn't look like a true A-line

>>10806340
Just look up brands like Dear My Love, Liz Lisa, Ank Rouge, etc. and order through a shopping service. I recently got a haul through Tenshi Shop

>>10806340
>>10806389
This. Also looking at Jirai Kei lookbooks by Japanese girls on YouTube is a good way to get to know some brands

>>10806389
dear my love makes replicas

I’m buying my first pair of brand shoes and I’ve discovered my feet are ~22.8 cm. I wear a 6.5 US and a 37 EU/CN. When I’m buying western offbrand shoes with no half sizes, I tend to go for a size 6 as my foot can slip in size 7 heels.

I have no experience with Japanese sizing, though, and don’t know if I should size down to an S or up to an M. I’m okay with squeezing my feet into shoes a little too small but want them to be wearable for at least few hours. Thoughts?

>>10806578
I wear US 8, and I can squeeze into JP L, so I'd say JP L is like a US 7.5. I assume that jp M would be like a US 6.5 which would be perfect for you.

>>10806605
Also here's btssb for reference. M = 6 to 6.5

New Iron gate is best suited with an a line 50 cm petticoat, right?
Best check myself before I wreck myself

How often does wunderwelt restock its sale sections?

Back to the topic of petticoats for a sec, is it normal for aurora and ariel petti’s to kinda sorta “stab” you a little bit at the waist if youre not wearing like a shirt underneath them? My petti does that, its like an itchy micro stabbing sensation around my waist, Im not sure what that is on the petti that’s causing that, i tried hand washing the petti but it had no effect of the tiny little pricking feelings

>>10806717
On* not “of” sorry

I bought a rosette but I have no idea what are rosette's for
How do I wear it?

Is there anywhere that regularly uploads jfash magazines like how people on LJ did back in the day? I've been out of the loop for a while and want to look at some modern publications, if there are any still around. Is GLB still being published in Japan?

Where the hell would I go for information on Handu brands etc? I really want to dip in outside of the J-fashion pool.

**Hanfu. Damn it.

>>10806873
>>10806875
ask in the taobao thread. this thread is explicitly for jfash.

Does Meta reply to inquiries and if so how much of a wait is it? I sent one in Saturday.

>>10806730
Wherever it looks good, there isn't a rule or anything. I like them on purses or pinned to a blouse or cardigan. Some people will pin the to the waist or something else

>>10806861
Sadly glb stopped.

>>10806265
Probably your best bet. Make sure to tell them that you only want it steamed for finish and not pressed after cleaning. The well-reviewed/experienced dry cleaners in my area were all surprised when I told them that instruction, so I'd err on the side of caution.

Should I only wear laceup rockinghorses with otks? I tried with ankle-length and it felt pretty silly

>>10807018
UTKs or OTKs will look fine with laceup rhs.

any taobao pettis that arent a line? im looking for a bell shape.

Anyone have tips on washing red dresses? Last time I tried handwashing a dark red dress with water and some vinegar, the dye bled into the white parts of the print once I started agitating it. Now I just wash them in the shower to minimize agitation. But does anyone have a better way?

>>10806717
Theyre a little prickly for me so I tuck my blouse into the waist. The WW petti I have has a much softer band.

Hi, it's been over 10 years since I ordered from Taobao. Qutieland and Clobbaonline were two Taobao resellers from back then. Is anyone here familiar with Devil Inspired or Lolita Wardrobe? I found them when trying to search for Taobao resellers. I really don't want to go through the hassle of shopping services and don't mind paying the mark up (unless someone can convince me otherwise lol). Unless Aliexpress is better? I've seen some Taobao brands on there but I'm not sure if they're legit.

>>10807458
just use bhiner or something. they don't use spread sheets anymore and you can literally just show them the item photo and they find it. plus they have a dedicated lolita ss now. they are extremely helpful and will message sellers personally and find the original seller of items for you. it's not at all a hassle like it used to be.

>>10807440
Haven't washed a red dress specifically, but when I normally machine-wash my dresses I always throw in some color-catcher sheets just in case. Not sure how much they help, but it's worth considering.

Is lolcow down?

What sizes are Lolita brand / Taobao store tights? What is the maximum height they will fit?

>>10807501
I can't get on it either. I swear if it goes the same way as KF...

>>10807525
Remember, the site was going to go down for a big update.

>>10807531
not for a month.

>>10807525
THAT WOULD BE SO BASED

>>10807605
Kill yourself.

>>10807605
Sorry you got posted

>>10807524
Ime a lot of taobao sock stores are made for short people. What substyle are you wanting in brand tights?

>>10807525
I will literally be crying if lolcow does not return, it’s like theyre my friends kek i’m so alone and I need nonny’s company

Does anyone know how to keep rectangle headdresses from sliding around so much? Most of mine don't have clips, and the ribbon just doesn't hold them in place very well... Is there a way to pin it down without it being too obvious? It's so frustrating that sometimes I consider just sewing alligator clips on them but I'm not yet willing to ruin my brand...

>>10807659

sewing the clips in the image to the underside surely won't ruin your brand items
I don't see how else you're going to keep it from slipping, you're going to need some kind of clip. Bobby pins will show on the outside. Alligator clips are usually harsh on the hair and kind of large.
I prefer the clips in the image, they're often called wig clips or extension clips or toupet clips.
I've sewn these to my berets to keep them from moving.

>>10807531
This soon? Was it DDOSed?

>>10807659
I tie mine in a bow at the back of my head and pin it with a couple of bobby pins there. I don't think bobby pins are that noticeable

>>10807422
Try boguta, they have bell/cupcake pettis

>>10807501
i wish it would go back up so the retards from tiktok and r/lolita would stop shitting it up here

>>10807654
That's really depressing.

>>10807654
me too nona, i miss you all

>>10807659
The way I've seen BtSSB show it (but I can't find the image) was to put two bobby pins in an X formation over the ribbon on each side of the head. But here's another cute way to wear it securely.

>>10807721
dropped pic

Hopefully this isn't too vague, but whats the name of the JP tights brand that's a jumble of numbers? They do really elaborate goth prints.

>>10807525
Pretty sure it's gonna, altho cloudflair did make a big post when they blocked kf and said they only did it bc they thought it was a life or death situation. So unless the same thing happened at lf they shouldn't take it down according to their blog post about it. They haven't blogged about lf so who knows? I just think it being down so long is a bad sign.

>>10807724
are you thinking of Atelier 17?

>>10807738
I think if troons were responsible for it like KF they would be bragging about it everywhere, so it's probably something else

not trying to drama monger- why did last year's secret santa organizer's quit?

>>10807724
https://komachijapan.com/en/

>>10807757
I don't think they said, but just because you sign up for something doesn't mean you have to do it for the rest of your life. Maybe they just got tired of doing it and wanted to spend their time elsewhere.
And it probably didn't help with how rude and ungrateful people were towards them.

Where is all the good lolita talk these days? These boards seem oddly dead. Is it really all on Discord?

>>10807755
It could be because of Snacks and Beck. S was outed for posting about peeking up lolita’s skirts and both of them are friends with pedos.

long shot, but i'm looking for a name/brand/lolibrary page for a certain piece:

It's a JSK that came in at least black and pink, with corset lacing on the back and a row of buttons from neckline to hem that was off to the side. The buttons themselves were little roses IIRC. It was a lucky pack item in the mid 2010's from a predominantly classic brand. help desu

>>10807821
correction: may or may not have actually had sides with lacing. The distinguishing feature in my memory however was the off-center buttons

>>10807659
sew a wire comb to the center if your comfortable. If they have a lace trim sometimes i put a bobby pin throuh it to hold it still. This stops if from being pulled down or shifting around. I us pins that are either my hair color or the lace color.

>>10807501
It's baaaack!

>>10807659
if they have lace to tie, i tie them under my neck/chin as usual and put the lace behind my ears. never ever slips around

Can anyone explain to me how to use / browse xianyu ?
I checked the taobao thread and didn't find any guides for xianyu specifically, I might just be blind though.

>>10807824
I'm thinking you might be looking for this https://lolibrary.org/items/iw-side-lace-up-jsk

>>10808070
https://quills-n-frills.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-lolitas-guide-to-xianyu.html?m=1
https://stardustxfantasia.blogspot.com/2021/04/ap-xianyu-search-terms-masterlist.html?m=1
Myfigurecollection forums and reps reddits (not sorry, this board is dead as fuck) also have decent guides. You might struggle if you don't know either kanji or Chinese because the listings heavily use internet slang. There are other xianyu keyword lists if you Google them, and they might help you out.

how are you guys shipping parasols? tube? if so, does it fall under a medium flat rate box?

>>10808213
Thank you !
I don’t know much kanji or chinese but I’ll try my best to figure it out somehow haha. The keyword lists will definitely help, I’ve used them for taobao before.

>>10808239
I received mine in a long rectangular box.

>>10808119
YES thank you!!!!! i've been looking for weeks for this

>>10808317
Not a problem dear anon! I'm very fond of that dress so I recognized it immediately from your desc

Does anyone have recommendations for cheaper platforms similar to Moitie's candelabra pumps?

I have the original, but my area has shit sidewalks so I'd like something I can replace easily for daily wear.

>>10808725
I got a pair of Pleasers back when I was too much of a cheapass to shell out for the Moitie pumps and they've held up really well

>>10808725
Antaina has some that are similar

Is it rude or frowned on to have a parasol open at a con? I don’t mean in the artist alley or dealers’ room or any area with tightly packed people - just in the hallways and communal spaces around the convention center. Yes, I know it’s a bit silly inside, but I feel like parasols are an integral part of my coords.

>>10808808
Yes, just go outside to take photos

>>10808808
I wouldn't open it inside.

>>10808808
You’re not afraid of being struck by lightning if you open it indoors? You mad lad.

is there anywhere to find a semi up to date list of the lolita/j fash stores that are still open in japan? or does anyone just have personal recs? The only shopping guide I have is from a 2015 GLB and half the places on the list have closed by now.
>inb4 google it
i did and the first one on the list of "lolita stores in japan" is swankiss so i ain't trust that shit

How often does meta restock their basics socks? Wanted a pair of otks but they're out of the color I want

>>10808833
>>10808835
superstitious idiots aside, using an open parasol will make your coord look like cosplay.

>>10806340
>>10806389
You can buy directly from Liz Lisa and DML with no shopping service. LL ships via DHL and DML ships via EMS.

Also check in the casual or “other lolita” section of Closet Child. There’s a lot of MdF, Ank Rouge, Rojita, Swankiss, etc buried in there.

Next best thing would be to buy secondhand on Japanese Mercari. Don’t buy secondhand on Western sites. Most girls are scalping.

>>10806389
>>10808965
anon should also note that literally all of those brands follow trends and aren't specific to any fashion once it's out of style. so it's best to buy the new stuff. ma*rs also sells that stuff now.

What animals has q-pot done in the teddy biscuit style (pic rel)? I know they've done bunnies.. any chance they've done cats?

>>10808962
Not out of superstition, it's cultural now. Opening umbrellas and parasols inside is considered rude in many places in the world.
Plus it serves no purpose indoors so it will look out of place.
If you leave it closed and just hold it in your hands it will look fine.

>>10809010
...it's not at a con though dumbass. cosplayers do it all the time.

>>10809024
Nayrt but it's obnoxious when cosplayers do it too.

Not sure if I should ask here or on /fa/. It's about Japanese streetwear so I guess it sorta belongs here. How do I pull off the Japanese oversized look? The reason I can't ask /fa/ is because the oversized look is way more exaggerated in Japan. In the west, it's a more subtle look. I know in the west, you buy an oversized cut in your own size, so if you're a medium, you buy an oversized medium shirt. Generally you're not supposed to just size up from medium to XL because it's going to look ill fitting, like you don't know your proper size. But that's western oversizing conventions though, which is not what I want.

So what are these Japanese people doing exactly? Is it like the west where if someone is a size medium, they just buy an outfit meant to look oversized in a size medium, except Japan just makes their oversized medium look fuck huge. Or are these people going against western conventions and sizing up three to four sizes and wearing like XXXL tees? Should I buy tees and hoodies made in Japan and made specifically for the purpose of achieving this look or can I just buy XXXL stuff in America and achieve the same look?

>>10809158
They’re smaller framed and Americans are all fucked up proportion wise. The reason you’ll never look cute like a Japanese person is because you’re not. No matter how accurate the clothing you wear is to Japanese street fashion, the second it touches your body it will look like a homeless mans clothes thrown on to a disfigured mannequin

>>10809158
There are companies focusing on a trend and some people buying clothes in larger options. If you know your measurements buy clothing that gives you the same room as the model wearing them. For instance if the model has a bust of 34 and the shirt if listed as a 40 bust, if your build is similar to that model go for that type of cut. The neck and shoulder measurements in all of your photos look standard so make sure the items you have an interest in keep that in mind. The bust width, torso length and sleeve lengths seem to be the oversized areas. Just double check the measurements and if you like how it looks on the model, see how close they are to your proportions.

I'm looking for a forwarding service like Tenso but based in Korea, does anyone have recommendations? I'm willing to take a recommendation for an SS instead too

>>10809158
Go to a store, find items that are oversized, look for your size, then pick one size up and another size up and try them on in the fitting room.
Confirm your theory.

Also build and proportions are fairly important. It seems to me the boys/men in the upper photos are all narrowly built, thin and undermuscled. The same goes for the girls/women.
afaik buff, as we know it in the west, isn't in for fashion stuff in japan.
Clothes are always going to look different on a narrow frame with next to no muscle compared to a medium to wide frame with what we consider a healthy amount of muscle.
Don't let your build stop you though.
You can try different oversized options to see what works.

Some oversized clothes, if you pick your size, have the shoulder seam drop off the shoulder and the neck being quite big/loose. If that's the look you're going for you can pretty much pick any garment and simply size up.

Other oversized clothes, if you pick your size, are baggy af but the shoulder seam is still in the same place you'd see with fitted garments, and the neck hole might or might not be loose.
If that's the look you're going for you can't simply pick any garment and size up, you're stuck with items that are intentionally oversized.
If you size up that shoulder seam is going to be wider and eventually drop off the shoulder too.

You could cheat by altering a normal item that is a few sizes bigger than your size and simply take in/reshape the shoulder seam.
But since most of these items are made from knit fabric I wish you good luck with that.

>>10809194
koreanbuddy korgou, paysable i personally really like koreanbuddy

Am I blind or is this the ivory colorway and not the white as its labelled
>or is it just really gross

>>10809851
my guess it’s ”natural white” that is more ivory. many brands call their whatever shade of white they have white. Almost non of my whites match because of this.

>>10808808
Uh yeah, you don't open umbrellas/parasols inside because you'll poke someone's eye out

What are some comfy UTKs? I absolutely despise my Innocent World ones - they're polyester, but barely have any stretch and feel scratchy on the skin. I don't have fat legs, but they're still very uncomfortable to wear. Are Baby socks better?

>>10809895
Baby and Meta are good

Is there going to be a secret santa this year? I'm getting a big paycheck and I'd love to spoil a fellow lolita.

>>10809895
Meta’s are the best. I love mine dearly.

>>10809907
>>10809924
I do have Meta UTKs as well and they're a million times better, but I should've specified I'm looking for ones with torchon lace. I'll give Baby a try next time they do a release!

>>10809909
there was some discussion in the thread for last year's, the old organizers aren't doing it so new organizers would have to step up to do it. Not sure if anyone's started organizing.

What are good taobao shops for daily lolita dresses?

I'm looking for some cutesy stuff that doesn't look like unicorn vomit and that has a decent quality for daily wear, solid dresses would be best.

Which Taobao brand had that cute Valentine's themed collection with vintage-looking kittens? I can't find it on Lolibrary

>>10810056
Cuteq has some good sailor dresses and that casette dress. I can't speak to their quality, though.

>>10809895
>>10809953
I have a few utks/otks from baby and they are really comfy, the fabric is nice cotton and not scratchy at all. One of my pairs did get a hole in the foot the first time I wore them though, but just one pair...

>>10810131
I have a cardi from cuteQ I fucking love bc it's part cotton part viscose and so soft. idk about the quality of their dresses but the construction on the cardi is good. it runs a little large tho.

>>10809895
if you're good with indie/western brands IIRC The Black Ribbon has some torchon lace options. and I think they're cotton and stretchy.

im a ftm cute femboy but my father keeps misgendering me what do i do!?!?!? >:(

>>10810380
Kill him

>>10810389
NO dats not kawaii!!! >~<

>>10810380
> ftm
> femboy
so you’re a gender-conforming woman?

>>10810391
NO STUPID BAKA IDIOT >:(((((((((((

>>10810380
i cannot believe anons are falling for this obvious bait

>>10810395
hOW DARE YOU INSIST THAT MY GENDER IDENTITY IS JUST SOME KIND OF BAIT SHAME ON YOU!!!!

>>10808961
You know you can email them and ask if they can find a pair in store even if it's sold out online, right?

Can anyone recommend a shoe similar to moitie's ribbon platforms that is readily available for purchase somewhere? Doesn't have to be exact dupe, just something in a similar wheelhouse.

>>10810546
Juice Park has a pair of lace up mary janes. Obviously not the same, but maybe you'll still like them?

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=640882844717

I'm a guy but afraid of being too masculine, should I take hrt to become a femboy?

>>10810553
this is great, thanks anon!

Are you supposed to wear socks with these kind of shoes?? I feel like the toe would look weird with or without socks

>>10810573
you can wear socks. the socks with sandals meme comes from idiots who wear athletic socks with casual sandals. socks with sandals are fine.

>>10810573
Those are Antaina's, have the same in white.

Nope. Open toe shoes with socks definitely look weird for me. Better without imo, but you can if you want I guess. I wear those shoes for kinda more casual, simpler coords.

>>10810573
they look just fine without socks, but I've seen them worn with translucent socks and that can be pretty cute imo

>>10810787
Ehh, exposed toes in lolita is weird to me with the exception of maybe a summery-hot-day coord. It looks a little odd to me in your pic and I’m having a hard time imagining it looking good in a coord. I think if it were a simpler shoe with a casual coord it might be alright but not with diamante-ribbon-scallop-pearl-everything shoes

>>10810801
samefag, but this pic is more relevant to the shoe anon was asking about. I like a shoe like that with a sheer sock or tight.

>>10810127
All I can think of is Sing A Lullaby For You or ColoryPlanet/Rose Cutie

>>10810802
Part of the reason why this works is the hime gyaru influence.. It borrows more styling from gal to have open toe shoe. Ultimately, I would say you need to style an open toe shoe correctly because >>10810787 looks far weirder.

>>10810826
no it doesn't are you fucking new?

>>10810787
Girl... Don't post your bare feet on /cgl/

>>10810839
Anon I hate see you dress yourself if you think that looks good in Lolita. Hint: It doesn't.

I have a question

My SO is into yami kawaii fashion and I wanna surprise her with a crapton of those clothes and boots, where's a good place to buy those types of clothes and boots and such which also ships to the US?

>>10810879
Gross. You can get some yami kawaiiesque clothing from ACDC RAG, they ship to the US. Some of Omocat's designs are also up that alley. If you're willing to use a shopping service you can try Village Vanguard or Park Harajuku.

As far as the gothy shoes and frilly accessories, those can come from a lot of places. Demonia or antaina or tokyo bopper for shoes. Accessories bodyline or even just handmade stuff from Etsy.

>>10810892
Thank you so much, I'll check these out. She also told me about ROMWE but there's not much stuff there.
Btw why'd you call it gross?

>>10810893
Most yami kawaii looks like cheap trash to me (like the type of stuff you’d be able to buy from romwe). The crux of the aesthetic is just wearing huge (often poorly-digitally-printed) graphic tees and cheap pleather accessories. A lot of it is a vehicle for influencers and shops to shill graphic tees/leggings that they have “designed”. It’s the disgraced dollar store cousin of fairy kei & cult party kei. If you’re a teenager it’s whatever, I get that it’s a fun way to feel kawaii without breaking the bank

Best way to wash oldschool black x white dresses? My other lighter dresses I hand wash in lukewarm water but what is the best way to go about bxw? I am worried the white lace will get discoloured, I’m a noob with washing in general as i throw my other clothes in the washing machine usually. Thanks nons

may be an extra retarded question, but do any of you gulls have experience in removing rhinestones from brand? i impulse bought AP’s jewelry blouse like a dumbfuck and know i’ll never wear it while the red rhinestones are still on the jabot and collar.

i could just sell it, but i quite like this blouse anyways. could i cut the thread that attaches the rhinestones and replace them with more pearls or silver stars with glue? if i would have to sew replacements on, does anyone have any advice or experience with this?

>>10810996
Are they sewn on? Just rip the threads connecting it.

>>10811014
yes, but i’m afraid the little threads left behind and the big empty spaces between the pearls will look stupid. i’m more asking what the best and easiest way to cover them up with replacement embellishments would be (i.e. with glue, sewn on, would more pearls work with glue or should i stick to rhinestones, etc).

>>10811014
>>10811021
yeah. ripping them out alone won’t work. i can trim the threads but need to cover the holes with something.

>>10811030
you're an idiot.

>>10810573
Socks with sandals are a crime against humanity. Maybe super light cute sheer socks are okay but still meh. You can't really win with these shoes imho

>>10811030
Just get clear sew-on rhinestones if you like the look of them, but not the color. Or smaller pearl beads

>>10811045
Only americans think this.

>>10811030
>>10811051
she should have just replaced the stone in the setting instead of ripping them out.

>>10810996
After you’ve removed the embellishments, give it a press with an iron (w the appropriate setting) and see if that helps reduce the appearance of the pinholes. If that doesn’t work, you can apply some appliqué or embroidery on the collar.

>>10811032
hence why i’m in the stupid questions thread kek. care to share what this comment was in reference to?

>>10811051
clear sew-on rhinestones - noted! thank you!

>>10811059
this is really good advice, nonny - thank you! i will update you all with my progress - hopefully i will make some.

>>10811054
how would i do this? do you know of a link to a guide?

>>10811075
Nayrt but it depends on how the stone was set in. If it’s not glued in you could ostensibly use a jewelry plier to pull back the prongs and swap out the gem. But I think with these type of trim settings you’d run the risk of just breaking the prongs off.

>>10811088
thank you! i was able to push back the prongs on the rhinestone i cut off with just my nail, and they’re still very flexible despite the blouse’s age. the rhinestone is not glued down either thankfully. i will see if i find white rhinestones in the same size and set them in instead. really appreciate the help!

Why is Pink House so expensive?

>>10811102
Extremely detailed garments that use tons of fabric, original prints, brand name, older target demographic, probably manufactured in Japan

>>10811102
If you're asking about the secondhand market, I'm pretty sure it has a large base of diehard Japanese collectors

>>10811115
>probably manufactured in Japan
I'm pretty sure at least some of it is made in China. The other stuff you said is true though.

>>10811053
I'm european lmao

What are the best brands to buy lolita shoes from nowadays?

im going to japan soon and im worried about sizing, do you guys think most clothes would be too small for me? im 5'6 and 130 lbs, it's easy for me to buy online but i dont want to go into a dressing room and have the clothes not fit kek.

>>10811205
Depends on the store, what styles are you into? You'll probably be okay with some but not others

>>10811205
It would be helpful if you know your japanese alpha size to answer this, its less about BMI and more your measurements. If you take a medium in US sizing, you'll probably take a large in Japanese sizing. What types of shops specifically are you interested in?

A lot of the clothes in the more fashion-forward harajuku/shimokita shops' clothing is oversized or at least somewhat geared towards tourist shoppers so it isn't a concern. I would be more cautious in lolita shops and try to read the room.

Some lacemarket questions from a noob:
Do sellers usually relist items that don't sell, or is it pretty random?
Would it be rude for me to message a seller and ask if they'd be willing to relist an item I was interested in?

>>10811231
actually a lot of japanese clothes don't list any measurements on them and vanity sizing is rampant. many stores even size by weight/height categories.

>>10811362
Yes
No

>>10811369
I'm asking for OP's measurements and the type of shops they're asking about so that people can give them accurate advice about whether clothes from a particular brand will allow them to try on clothing in stores. A lot of the brands people on this board are interested in are brands that sell "free sized" or at best very small alpha size ranges that are actually very predictable in their sizing even if the clothing's specs aren't provided.

I work for a clothing brand that trialed a weight/height size calculator. We didn't proceed with it because it worked very poorly if the customer didn't make sure to input their specific bust/waist/hip/inseam measurements. Just because a lot of brands use these stupid calculators doesn't mean its actually pointing customers in the correct direction.

Can someone help me ID this dress?

>>10811425
Some version (or replica) of Perfume of Wonderland

Anyone have any tips on how to do the 90s fruits style well? I love the old snaps, but whenever I've tried it out myself, I feel like it just comes off unintentionally sloppy. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

>>10811668
Fruits featured a pretty wide variety of looks even in the 90s, can you provide pics of the type of thing you're interested in?

Wtf happened to the Japanese secondhand market?
I quit buying lolita, sold off a bunch of stuff about two years ago. I'm more financially stable now and wanted to dip my toes back in
I go on Mercari, so much Taobao. It's ridiculous to weed through all the shitty Taobao dresses. Fril isn't nearly as bad but there's a much smaller supply of stuff now than there used to be. Y!A seems like the only place that there isn't Taobao, but I hate auctions...
Literally wtf? Is the lolita secondhand market dead over there?

What style of blouse should I wear with a JSK like this? I feel like a typical peter pan collar blouse will look odd and cover up all the details

>>10811739
Honestly I think this is an opportunity to do a blouseless coord. You could wear a cardigan or bolero and hide the neck underneath the collar. Alternatively you could wear a frilly cutsew if it’s hard to find a collarless blouse.

Really stupid question probably, but if an auction on LM has a buy it now price, can people bid higher and end up paying more than BIN?

>>10811775
yes and it's stupid

>>10811745
Thanks! Off to find a nice classic bolero

Would antaina create a fully custom pair of shoes from a picture? I have a single pic of a pair of ancient BPN heels that are definitely never gonna show up so I'm curious if they could remake them

>>10811841
send pic of the heels. I don't think antaina would make them if they're super different from everything they have, but it doesn't hurt to ask, nonny.

I recently got an older karami jsk and while replacing the elastics I’ve noticed the lace on the side/underarm area is sagging and sticking out harder than I’d like. Ironing hasn’t done anything, does anyone have any sewing related fixes or should I just cope?

>>10807524
I'm a Yidhra's fan. I'm 1.79m and their tights fit perfectly. I don't have to force them to stretch like other random Asian tights. They fit "naturally" if you will. Quality is great.

They have two kinds of prints. One that is like a "stamp" on the tight's fabric. You can feel it to the touch, a raised feel. Like these: https://world.taobao.com/item/531758885182.htm

These go wonderfully. The print keeps shape, doesn't stretch, and looks perfect. This kind is what Yidhra has the most designs too, so you have a good selection. Base colours are usually white/black/dark blue. Not a lot of red/green unfortunately (specially green).

Then the "straight" print, where the tight's fabric itself is printed. These stretch, deforms a little and the worst: the white base tights fabric starts to show when stretched. Like these: https://world.taobao.com/item/584193928793.htm

When the print has light colours it's more or less usable, the colours get lighter and the base white isn't so much of a death sentence. When the print is dark the base white is noticeable and it looks like shit. I have two pairs like this that I had to discard for non-lolita use. Since then I stick strictly to the stamp type prints.

Non-print tights are fine, but I only ever got one. I'm a sucker for prints.

>>10811854
Here, do you think they're too out there?

>>10811938
Nayrt, but they probably won't be able to recreate a platform like that, since they work with premade heels/platforms that you can mix and match. They've also recently ruined my favorite pair of shoes with a shitty redesign, where they made the platform look narrower and the shoe more open, so I don't have faith in them replicating these quirky 90s looking designs

Is there a chance VM will rerelease their iconic rose combs in the future?

>>10811939
>They've also recently ruined my favorite pair of shoes with a shitty redesign, where they made the platform look narrower and the shoe more open
FUCK

>>10811948
I once ordered a bunch of millinery flowers and leafs off taobao and just made some myself. I forgot what the search term was but maybe some Chinese speaking anon can help?

>>10805991

Does anyone here know where I can find this specific dress in XXXL sizing? (or at least places that offer custom/tailored options)

https://www.lolitain.com/cherry-blossom-candy-paper-series-sweet-girl-graphic-print-decoration-bow-knot-doll-neckline-classic-lolita-short-sleeve-dress-p-9657.html

>>10811957
this has to be bait. that dress looks like shit, nonny. save your money and get a meta plus sized dress. It'll look and fit better.

>>10811956
I was actually thinking of that, since I also have a VM hat that's missing a rose brooch, so if anyone can help out with search terms/links I'd really appreciate it!

>>10811948
>>10811956
why not just buy rose combs? the premade ones are just as cheap and super nice quality now.

I'm going to be in Japan in late December through mid January. Does anyone know when most Lolita stores (Laforet, CC etc) reopen after the holiday, mainly in Tokyo? Also general traveling to Japan + Lolita tips accepted. Thanks nonnies

>>10812044
Can you link some examples? I haven't been able to find any nice, simple monochrome rose combs - they're usually either very cheap looking or too elaborate

>>10812048
Laforet usually opens 1/1 but recent years they've been doing reservations/preorders for LPs a month or so in advance so it's best to start keeping your eyes out mid-november

Afaik CC only operates online now?

Have you been to Japan before? Not sure what kind of tips you're looking for

SS recommendations besides Tenshi and Mintkismet?

>>10805991
Does anyone have any suggestions for size45 shoes? Like most women's shoes the options seem to end at 42.
Should I just accept i'm too tall/bigfooted?

>>10812207
Antaina custom makes shoes in very large sizes, if they have what you're looking for

>>10812207
Hey, I'm the same size. Cool. Yep, most end at 42 and they consider it "big".

As the anon above said, Antaina. Good selection, makes custom, you can chat with her directly. Only once they made me a shoe a little bigger than the size I asked. Otherwise they always fit great. Straps tend to run a little too long, specially on shoes that have several straps, like at the ankle, etc (I've got two shoes like this). But you can cut them yourself and at most take them to a local shoe repair shop to give them the two stitches to join the sides (it costs like $5).

Even though lately I've bought local, more expensive but real leather and all that, I'm quite happy with Antaina. And now... there's this. The other day I was browsing Aliexpress like the filthy ita I am, and I ran into this store:

https://edeelveeys.aliexpress.com/store/top-rated-products/5837084.html

A fucking dream. Lots of shoes, colours, ready made, cheap, and almost all run up to size 48. Too good to be true for Aliexpress. They even have boots, those up to size 45. Just right to our size. How bad could they be? I'm tempted to give them a shot. As long as they approach Antaina quality I'm happy for that price. They look good at least, judging for the customer pics.

There are other Ali shops that have the same shoes, like: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003820281396.html

But they all stop at size 42/43. Only that EDEELVEEYS carries all sizes and also has the most models. Aside Antaina I've never seen any other brand of lolita shoes with sizes this big (aside commissioning something to a local shoe maker, ofc). I've got pic related in the cart....

>>10812225
>>10812232

Thank you both so much!

I'm still new to the hobby so I thought I should try to focus on learning brands and completely avoid aliexpress until I understand how to cord and where to cut corners. I really hope the quality is good, because you're right, that store is wonderful.

>>10811862
Try some spray starch

>>10812243
You should definitely skip Aliexpress for dresses and "main" items, but for accessories and small stuff (bloomers, some blouse that goes under a jsk) it can be ok. Specially accessories, since you can find absolutely whatever there (well, could, lately Aliexpress search has been pretty shit). Ofc, needless to say, approach with caution.

I remember ordering several accessories from a store when I only wanted one, but I had to do it to be able to assess quality. One turned out great, the others pretty crap. So I kept the good one and gave away the others. It was still cheaper or about the same than elsewhere, assuming I could find somewhere else what I was looking for in the first place.

i was told buyee had cheap shipping but it appears i have been lied to. £30 for the cheapest option for a single tee shirt that cost 500 yen. massive closet child hauls that come in a big ass box don't even cost that much in shipping. literally why.
any UK anons have ss recommendations because i am never using this shit again after this

>>10811956
would you mind sharing a link to the millinery flower store nonny? Or is google translating "fake flower" or "millinery flower" enough to find good sellers

>>10812378
Whoever told you that was full of shit or only ordered one or two items. I do big hauls on buyee and other SS and it's generally $50-100 in shipping

>>10812088
Really, I had no clue about CC operating online only so I'm glad I asked. Sad, I've wanted to shop in person there for years.

Yes, it will be my first time in Japan, sorry if I wasn't clear!

>>10812088
What city are you in? There's the ones in Tokyo but I would assume that the Osaka and other stores might be different

>>10812571
Shopping in person isn't like it is in the west or in Europe. They may not offer you a fitting room at every store, so the only real advantage is seeing fabrics and cuts in person. Japan is weird, even if you can try things on you have to cover your face and the room is tiny. Not at all like in Korea, it's way more fun to shop there

>>10812577
>even if you can try things on you have to cover your face
all high end stores in the west require that to keep makeup off the clothes.

>>10812592
I've never been to a store that did this

>>10812592
I've never had to do this in any high end store in the US

>>10812600
>>10812603
macy's isn't a high end store kek.

>>10811948
>>10812041
Samefriend, I was able to find a local milliner who sells amazing handcrafted flower clips/brooches for a very reasonable price, and commissioned a few

Are innocent world shoes any good?

What can I search on Taobao for jirai type clothes?

>>10812984
Burando shoes sucks and can't survive outside

>>10812243
shocking to me that no one mentioned angelic imprint when their lolita shoes are equally as popular as antaina and go up to a chinese size 47.

they have a taobao store, but i like to buy them from this aliexpress store so i don’t have to deal with the shipping hassle with heavy shoes:
https://m.aliexpress.com/store/v3/home.html?shopId=3145018&sellerId=231095952

their customer service will also let you place custom orders.

>>10813122
I ordered from them twice and both times the shoes were unwearable - I was swimming in them, and it felt like I had two loose bricks tied to my feet. My guess is that they only fit someone with fat or wide feet, because I couldn't even wear them around the house.

>>10813122
>>10813123
Likewise, the shoes I've ordered from them were horrifically bad, particularly the bows on the teaparties. Extremely lazy design.

>>10813122
maybe I'm in the minority, but I like angelic imprint shoes. I don't actually like shoes with bows on them (classigoth fag) so I don't have much of a problem with the frou frou design elements. I do have wide feet, though, and I do like the fit for that reason. I sized up half a size, and I think I could do with my regular size.

If I visit Japan, can I bring some pieces to sell to a secondhand place like cc or ww, or do they only accept things by mail/only from citizens? I hate dealing with secondhand sales, would love to dump some brand pieces in bulk to a reputable business even if they screw me over price-wise like a U.S. textbook store.

Is there a term for these fake waistcoat types of jacket closures? Searching for variations of “fake/faux waistcoat/vest” doesn’t get me anywhere.

>>10813243
You need ID and an address in Japan iirc, hotel or such should be fine. Be warned they pay almost nothing.

New to actually buying J fashion and i'm just wondering some ways i can find different brands and reviews for them?

Does anyone know the name of this magazine/book?

>>10813420
Japanese Schoolgirl Inferno

>>10813426
Thank you!

How puffy are the AP pettitcoats/are they worth it?
I find my A&A 12m petti not puffy enough for my sweet dresses. On the other hand, the angelic Pretty ones are 3 times the price - which I don't mind if they are good

>>10813438
They are not good nor are they worth the price. Try the AA 16m.

>>10813438
If you’re looking for poof the AP ones are not gonna do it, I own one that’s around a year old and it’s great but only for a casual poof. Like other anon said just get a poofier AA one!

How should I go about washing something like this? I'm thinking dry clean but I'm not sure what to ask for...
(Brand is Amavel, similar one piece but not the exact one)

>This seller does not ship outside the United States.
Every. Single. Time.
Can you bitches just stop? I'm the one who's gonna pay all the insane shipping fees and customs. Thank you very much.

>>10813563
Just throw it in the washing machine on cold in a laundry net with color catcher sheets

Since it's October I think it's an appropriate time to ask... what's up with the whole Holy Lantern hype??? Like what makes that dress so special??? Is it because it comes in many different colors? I don't understand.

>>10812610
Maybe you just look poor and that’s why they ask you.

>>10813646
Why do lolitas love playing pretend about where they shop? We know you're not going anywhere but walmart to get clothes that aren't baby dresses. Anon is right that high end places often want you to cover your makeup.

>>10812610
I was talking about Chanel and D&G, retard. Never had to use a makeup cover

>>10813646
This. I've never been asked to. Maybe you look too poor to buy it, so they make you?

>>10813663
>>10813664
nice larp

so how long is registered airmail taking to arrive to the US now?

>>10813564
it’s because international buyers tend to be difficult. Complaining about the high shipping, complaining that it’s taking a while to arrive, never paying on time etc.

>>10813749
Never had any of these issues with international buyers or heard anyone's complaints about people from literally the rest of the world, as if they're a hivemind

>>10813564
US international shipping is a hassle. I can’t just stuff the item into a mailer, print my shipping label and then stuff it into a USPS blue box. I have to calculate the outlandishly high shipping quote for my buyer, then if they agree to it, actually drive to a USPS location (hell world) wait half an hour in line during hours that overlap with my work hours, and talk to some poor wage slave who’s (understandably) gonna give me awful service. I could schedule package pickup but then I risk it being stolen. It’s not whatever easy process it is in your socialist country and it isn’t worth the hassle if someone in my country will pay the same amount.

>>10813754
Its literally the same steps for all countries doing international shipping. Americans always think they are different and special, no you just lazy as shit. Remember this when you buy from others and they agree to deal with you.

>>10813757
>no you just lazy as shit
nayrt but YES I am lazy and that's why I don't ship internationally, and rarely even domestically for that matter. I don't even list on LM half the time and try to sell at swap meets, or give steep discounts to my friends because the effort of incorporating a soul-sucking post office trip into my workday is not worth the price of the clothes desu.

I can admit I am lazy, seems like the people demanding someone else sell and ship to their specific location are the ones who think they're special and can't admit they're entitled.

>>10813754
…All of that isn’t normal? I’ve done those things for everything I’ve ever sold on LM + filling out customs forms for any packages leaving the EU.

>>10813763
then just say your lazy next time instead of being a whiny special snowflake. you probably take a month to ship anything out anyway because you're an entitled brat.

>>10813773
>you probably take a month to ship anything out anyway because you're an entitled brat
i ship quick and am very responsive; that takes effort and rescheduling of stuff if you have a full time job, which is why i sell at swaps and rarely list on lm
>then just say your lazy next time
bitch i did say i'm lazy learn2read
>you're an entitled brat
again learn2read, the entitled ones are people like you demanding everyone ship to your europoor country instead of getting a ss or forwarding address

>>10813783
i'm from the US, sorry. i can just smell shit through the screen bb.

>>10813773
NAYRT but why do think it’s “lazy” for people who work full time 9-6 jobs to take 30-60 minutes out of their workday to ship something at a post office and deal with obnoxious postal workers and lines when they could just sell things domestically and save themselves that trip? It’s not lazy, it’s just common sense not to waste time doing something you don’t need to do to earn the same amount of money.

>>10813787
Only poorfag Europeans who never want to pay for tracked insured international shipping complain about people who don't ship outside the US.

>>10813847
Why do you care if it is untracked, if you are going to receive the money anyways?

>>10813863
Nta but this is the dumbest shit I've ever heard. Everyone knows PayPal loves siding with the buyer and the buyer is going to file a claim if it's untracked and has no proof of arriving. Some buyers may even do it on purpose to scam (see: decades of shady lolita buyers willing to lie and scam and literally steal from other lolitas and had to be banned or outed as such, more recently one even sold stolen dresses) And even if there is proof of post services losing the package the buyer will insist upon a refund and the seller is then is shit outta luck if they didn't get insurance.

>>10813667
Literally anyone can walk into the store and find out for themselves, even poorfags. Weird of you to die on this hill when it is very easily shown to be untrue

>>10813883
again not macy's lmao

>>10813909
If you haven't bought clothes from a designer just admit it, poorfag. Some of us actually have money and know from first-hand experience that the associates at Chanel aren't having us cover our head with fucking bags kek. The suggestion is cute though

Does anyone know where this screenshot is from?

>>10813975
https://youtu.be/XlB9fFnHDfY

>>10813924
Nta but it's not a thing in the US but is common most other places. You're making it sound like a plastic bag, but it's just a thin bag and is given to women with thick makeup. Americans are dirty, so it makes sense you don't know.

>>10813980
Thank you!

Do Jane Marple shoes run large? I've been seeing some egl livejournal posts that the L size (supposedly 24.5 cm) fits up to a US size 8, is this true? I normally wear a US size 7/ JP 24 cm/EU 38, which size should I buy from JM?

>>10813847
If you really knew something about us poorfag Europeans you'd know we only care about tracked insured shipping because otherwise our package is gonna get lost or stolen for sure

>>10814081
people from the us rarely know anything. in general.

idiotic question I know but I was gifted this and none of my blouses seem to look good with it, any ideas?

>>10814086
true lmao

>>10814087
This would look good with a chiffon princess sleeve blouse

Where do you buy cute roomwear and sleepwear? I live in europe btw and I know how to buy (secondhand) brand from Japan but for sleepwear I feel a bit weird about getting it secondhand. I wouldn't mind buying it from Western brands but everything is so basic.

>>10814094
Oysho used to have cute stuff

>>10814094
gelato pique has a lot of cute stuff

how do i buy from taobao? i kinda want an updated guide to it, i'm super intimidated, sorry for stupid question

what’s that brand called with the cute bedding? Misako collab with them a year or two ago.

>>10814340
Gelato Pique? RomaPri?

>>10814352
there's also Les Secrets Ladurée

First time using Japonica, can they give me a price quote for different shipping options after my items arrive at their warehouse or am I stuck with the one I originally selected?

Newlita here. I'm in the middle of trying to finish my first coord (I'm trying to do classic lolita) and after I tried on my blouse and JSK, it suddently just hit me. Wearing glasses makes me looks very goofy and kinda throw off the whole look.
I'm as good as blind without my glasses, so is there any good lolita coord with glasses? Or some good glasses frame suggestio?
I could also just use contact lenses sure, but it's not really comfortable after a while so if possible I would like to just wear glasses.

>>10814439
They can change the shipping method if you ask them, but you can figure out the price yourself with the estimates given on their website

>>10814484
If your glasses make you look goofy, maybe the problem is with the frames not suiting your face? I feel like you should focus on finding a pair that really suits you, and pick a neutral color that will work with most coords - brown, black, gold/silver, beige etc. Thankfully, that's more than easy to achieve with classic. I personally wear a rounded tortoiseshell frame similar to picrel (I know, they're a meme at this point) and they never throw off my coords, if I choose to wear them.

>>10814486
Thanks for the reply!
I also wear a rounded shaped frame similar to your pic, albeit a bit bigger and with plain black color. Though to be fair I don't know if it supposed to fit my face, since I technically have a diamond-shape face, but my cheeks are pretty chubby (I'm actually almost underweight for my height, at this point I really don't know to slim it down) it looks rounded near the jaw.
I think what makes it looks goofy is how big the glasses looks compared to my face. It looks more like a 50s vintage style instead of the preppy-ish looks I'm aiming for.

>>10814497
nayrt but my mom was an optometrist and round glasses are perfect and balancing for diamond face shapes, i'm sure they look good. also chubby cheeks are super cute in lolita you are gonna look great!! good luck on your egl journey non.

>>10814510
ayrt, thanks for the input! So I guess the problem lies with lack of headwears I suppose? I tried surfing the lolita tags in IG to find glasses-wearing lolitas for inspo. I personally think that coords with hats looks better and more "lolita" than using less noticable headwear like ribbons or katyushas. I don't know why, maybe bigger head accessories like hats makes the glasses less "distracting" I guess? I'll admit that Lolita is the first time I venture this deep on fashion-rules and so on.
Thank you again for the encouragement nonna! I really can't wait to finally finishing this coord!

>>10814566
You should also try different hair styles, the way your hair frames your face can make a big difference in how you look as well as balance whatever headwear you have on.

Ultra Stupid question from pleb warning:
What Japanese Fashion brands sell hoodie dresses?
Since I'm going to Japan next year and I would like to cop these when I'm visiting.

Wondering what a good monthly budget for lolita looks like? I'm trying to save up money to move out over the next few months so have less to spend than normal, so I'm curious what's considered a decent amount people spend each month on their wardrobes, or how to make the best spending choices each month for items? For reference my new budget has gone down to about $280 which I feel is ok, good enough for an average dress or a few other bits each month, but not too much else.

>>10814733
I think more like $400 would be better, but if that's what you have to work with then that's fine.

>>10813566
There's some bleeding on the collar, so I took it in to dry clean anyways and they charged me extra for spot cleaning and told me they might be unable to accept it again so... Idk if that would work :(