/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

why do they call it cult party
it looks neither like something cultish nor like something worn to a party
explain?

>>6704555
The secondhand shop where the look originated was called Cult Party, I think.

>>6704555
No clue

I assume it has to do with the outlandishness of the style

bump

I don't really care for the neat minimalist mori. It's a little too boring. But the over the top hippie /bag lady look I love.

>>6704618
This.

The shop that is now called The Virgin Mary used to be called Cult Party, and they originated the style.

It is, literally, "Cult Party-style", like you'd describe something as being "Hollister style" or whatever.

I'll dump what I have.

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aaand that's it.

I've been interested with mori girl for about a year now. Sometimes get a little dolly kei...

Sometimes I get it really wrong and end up looking like a crazy cat lady.

I am ending my little dump now. Good Night /cgl/

>>6707056
I see your posts in the mori girl Tumblr tag a lot, I really like your hair and style.

>>6707102

Aw
Thankyou anon!

>>6707056
Oh gosh, your hair is gorgeous

I tried but I feel like something's missing

>>6707118

Wow, no. You look perfect!

Animu Mori fashion guide.

>>6707118
I like it, especially with the collar and the earmuffs. Personally, I think the heels on the boots are a little high for mori, but maybe that's just my taste?

>>6707118
Those boots are not mori at all.

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>>6707146
I agree. Ditch the boots, flats or small heels for mori.

Also more accessories, the left outfit is a bit too plain imo.

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>>6707146
maybe I should replace them with lower/thicker heeled ankle boots? Shoes are a bit tricky for me since my feet are fairly big (9.5/10)

>>6707143
That's actually pretty helpful

>>6707143
Ahhh, I love this. Do you know the name of this book? I might want to buy it if possible.

I know earth music&ecology has been doing collabs with Hatsune Miku... some of it is so cute that I kind of actually want it, but I don't even like Vocaloid and I'd feel like (more of) a weeb.

Recommendations for mori girl tumblrs or guides on accessorizing?

I keep wanting to dabble more in it, and I feel like I already have some good pieces in my closet, I'm just still figuring out how to put it all together.

>sage for headless self post

>>6707179
I think I would go with a scar rather than the necklace

but I love the cardigan and that skirt

>>6707182
scarf*

>>6707182
I agree with a scarf, as it is it looks like petticoatless classic lolita. Less luxurious accessories, more deconstructed looking/fiber-based ones.

>>6707200
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Also maybe she should untuck the blouse

>>6707179
Possibly some different shoes as well? Black is too harsh for the rest of the outfit. It's overall just too lolita for mori girl right now

>>6707206
agree, mori needs more of a shapeless boxy silhouette, less defined waist

>>6707165
Moeurs, it is a guide about japanese girl fashions in 2D.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/Moeurs-%E5%A5%B3%E5%AD%90%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E5%BE%B9%E5%BA%95%E7%A0%94%E7%A9%B6-%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B8%E3%83%BC/dp/4344823664/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y

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That specific outfit was more of a mori inspired classic Lolita outfit, since the skirt and top were IW. I was a bit too nervous to attempt full on Mori, but I will keep all of that in mind for when I do! Thanks! I'm just learning how to knit and have been working on a dozen scarves.

The shoes in that are a low wedge wingtip mary jane. I assume that works fine? I'm keeping my eye out for some new ankle boots or oxfords, too, since almost all of my shoes are black right now.

>>6707218
The shoes actually are brown! Here's a better photo. Do they still work?

>>6707238
Oh, those look fine. I think a few more darker accessories to tie them in would be better though, since apart from your hair that's the only brown and it's quite a harsh difference.

>>6707250

Perhaps if I swap out the cream cardigan for a brown one, and then a dusty pink sort of distressed scarf that matches the skirt, with some cream and ivory roses in my hair?

>>6707268
Sounds like it'd work to me!

>>6707268

>cream and ivory roses
Should be
>cream and pink roses

>>6707272
..Somehow, I didn't even notice and mentally corrected it myself, haha.

>>6707271
Great! I've been meaning to get a brown cardigan, so this is a good excuse.

where do people shop for this style? or do they make it themselves? I'd really like a couple pieces from this style, it's super cute.

I've heard thrift shops, but the shop I've been to have old ratty oversized tees and shoulder padded power suits. Then again, I live in the middle of nowheresville. Should I try thrifting in a big city?

>>6707343
Offbrand of all sorts, really. I've gotten stuff from brands like Free People, to mall stores like Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters, and whatever general stuff I find that suits in F21 or vintage thrifting. Ebay can ge a good place to browse too. Also etsy for accessories.

>>6707343
Try thrifting in a big city, and vintage stores. You can also browse taobao for some stuff. I really love stalking ebay for anthropologie's guinevere cardigans.

Has anyone shopped from Rakuten;

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/onepi-c/

It seemed to perfect, beautiful clothes and shipping to the UK. But I can't make it work for me, the website is so glitchy.

Has it worked for any of you?

this might be a stupid question, but is there a site anywhere or something that outlines the staples of mori style? I've seen the mori girl checklist, but I'm still uneasy. it seems to boil down to desaturated, earthy colors, and vintage clothes, but I doubt that's all. I've been curious about this style for awhile but I've never seen sites dedicated to defining what usually goes into an outfit like with lolita.

>>6707343
Like >>6707356 said, I've found some really great pieces at Anthro and Urban Outfitters, but I also buy a lot of items from etsy. Like crocheted cardigans and wraps, certain skirts, vintage boots, jewelry, and scarves and such.

Just as an example, http://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenTrunkDesigns has super cute, super affordable headpieces that are -perfect- for mori.

>>6707056
I hate people with perfect hair a tiny bit.

But these are really awesome! Keep doing what you're doing!

>>6707156
Are you me?
I want to try to update my style from boring office clothes to kind of a mori/dolly hybrid, but I have no fucking clue what kind of shoes to wear.
Most of the things I like seem underwhelming or kind of too loli.

I think lace up flat knee boots would be perfect for a lot of the stuff I have in mind, but my calves are super wide. Same problem with calf lace up combat boots like you can find everywhere now... they look bad on wide calves.

I guess it's a small price to pay for going from morbidly obese to approaching normalweight.

>>6707200
This. I like a more defined waist but it would be more mori if you tried a different necklace.

The best stuff I find for mori jewelry is on etsy under the "rustic" tag.

Here's my attempt at mori girl. I probably could have done more with my hair (you can't see it but I have a crocheted flower headband on) but I wasn't going anywhere fancy that day.

>>6707370

I recently ordered some items from another Rakuten mori store: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/nashare/ The order form was pretty straightforward, and then I got two confirmation emails all in moonrunes that I had to run through Google translate.

I think it'll be fine, I've seen plenty of people on Tumblr talk about using Rakuten. Of course, I haven't gotten the package yet, so hopefully it wasn't just a big, beautiful scam.

>>6707465

It's all pretty mori girl except for the scarf and the cardigan. Sometimes bright colours work with mori girl, but I think in this case it's a little too garish.

>>6707405
Yikes, I just re-checked the store I linked, and it looks like her prices have gone up. When I bought a few cloches they were only $60 total, including shipping. They are really good quality, though...

Also, if you live near a retailer, check out the brand Bayou Salvage.
http://www.bayousalvage.com/#!__shop
It's probably one of my favorite brands ever, and everything they make works well with mori as well as more casual, everyday looks.

>>6707465
I like it! I might swap out the cardigan for something a little less vibrant and a little more organic though. Layers of chunky knits and crocheted pieces always seem look best with mori.

>>6707495
haha I was about to say. 120 for a headband?? lol
those headpieces are really adorable though.
thank you for the links!

>>6707464

And you had no problem filling in your credit card number?

it wouldn't let me enter all the digits.

>>6707516

Not that I can recall, no. Maybe the site's just having some hiccups - try again tomorrow?

Has anyone been to a mori meetup? I've never even heard of one, but I think it would have potential! Crafting and jam-making at a forest garden-party. I'm swooning just thinking about it~

>>6707580

That would be so lovely.

I wonder if there are any in London? I've never seen another mori girl.

Any photos for awesome mori appropriate accessories? Bags, hair pieces, jewelry?

>>6707673
I'll dump some more stuff that I saved from previous threads.

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I don't know anyone into mori here, Vancouver fag.
>>6707603
there is that one gitl who was on hotter than my daughter

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>>6707402
Mori girl is different from lolita in that you're not really going to find any hard-set rules or standard items that complete an outfit -- just a loose, layered silhouette and rustic, woodsy atmosphere as the goal, mostly. The checklist explains the feel you should be going for, so looking at pictures and seeing where things from the checklist fit into those will probably help you to get a stronger grasp on the style. You could try asking ohyeahmorigirl on Tumblr for advice if you need a better idea, though.

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Look up "UK Mori Girl Club" on Facebook. The pictures I've seen from their meets are so cute.

Hnnnng. I love Aerosoles shoes for comfort and durability, and I just stumbled across these on their site. Why do I have no money right now?

>>6707739
I'm coming to Vancouver in August, let's get tea and go to a park ;_;

>>6707751
that's definitely helpful, thank you. in lolita it's so easy to mess up I'm afraid of trying new fashions without a guidebook, but I'll do my best! hopefully I'll manage something presentable.

>>6708027
That would be lovely if it actually happened

>>6707370
I've successfully bought from both onepi-c and Nashare. As the previous anon commented, you get two confirmation e-mails(if you have gmail you have the option to have it translated) you let them know that the order is correct, they charge your card, and then you'll eventually get an e-mail with your tracking number(onepi-c is rather quick, while Nashare takes it's sweet time when it comes to charging your card so always make sure you have enough!) They always use EMS, there's no other form of shipping(as far as I know)

Another store I really like is Springdays, they take Paypal(they e-mail you with the total and a link to pay them)

Have fun shopping!

>>6707023
Haha that's me!

>tfw you want to be a kawaii mori girl with antlers, baggy clothes and adorable hair
>tfw mori clothing would be too delicate for running, being cramped in the subway with smelly tourists and you'd probably get mistaken for a hobo or still get called a bag lady

;_;

>>6709336
New substyle. Urban grunge mori. Make it so.

>>6709384
>Urban grunge mori
Not sure on the grunge bit but there has to be a more casual version of mori for people who don't live in a forest
but damn it I still want my antlers ;_;
can someone post some cute original mori hairstyles? I've been experimenting lately but apart from weird looking mini-side-horns (that transform into 2 puffy clouds of hair overnight ) I'm pretty much out of ideas

>>6708449
can i be you
what is your tumblr?

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>>6710702
Aww thank you I guess!
http://r4ygun.tumblr.com/

Whole outfit

>>6704543
she really creeps me out

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>>6707495
>http://www.bayousalvage.com/#!__shop
TFW Bayou Salvage is no longer available for purchase on etsy.

Hey guys.

I found some really beautiful clothes on Rakuten, but they won't let me pay with debit card.

Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?

>>6712020
I've never used Rakuten

do SS's and Rakuten take pre paid cards?

>>6707343

Kind of along these same lines, but I was specifically looking for the brand Cawaii. I was lucky enough to snag a dress off eBay but I've been unable to find anything else by them. Taobao and shipping services aren't really any option because I'm kind of a broke-ass.. Anyone have any suggestions?

Are there any examples of this for a warmer climate..?

Ugh this thread makes me want to try mori again so much! I got all the stuff I think, I just have no clue how to put it together. I just need a mori friend to pick out my outfits for me and tell me what to wear...

>>6712178
I think mori-girl-sales on LJ has some Cawaii things sometimes.

>>6712207
Dry warm, or tropical warm?

The light layers of white/cream cotton slips and cotton/sheer duster should be fine for a dry heat, but for tropical... well, good effin luck. Make sure you buy cotton so it's breathable, I guess.

http://nnnnnnnn8.taobao.com/
Some people may like this.

>>6704615
This could help that girl in that CuriousBear competition with the moe/dojikko librarian look

I guess I'll post this link for anyone that may want to make antlers. I've been meaning to make a pair for while.
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=8e9c0ep1uhjo3j1k43do7kp8p4&topic=379187.msg4482139#msg4482139

How to do Mori without looking like a bag lady?

>>6718807
flowy, drapey clothes, but still clothes that fit.

don't just wear shit that is too big for you, it's not the same.

>>6718807
also, you don't need to go over the top, but making sure your hair/skin/makeup looks kept would probably help

>>6704929
>neat minimalist mori.
any examples/pictures of this? I like the idea

>>6721268
The OP pic, for example. More streamlined and less overflowing with layers.

>>6721623
wow I love this!
I liked the flowy concept of mori but I prefer this version better

>>6721808
I prefer it too, I actually didn't really like mori until I saw that there was more to it than the crazy bag lady extreme (though now even that's sort of grown on me).

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Holy shit this girl is kawaii as fuck.

>>6721858
>I prefer it too, I actually didn't really like mori until I saw that there was more to it than the crazy bag lady extreme (though now even that's sort of grown on me).

... are you me? haha I was thinking the same thing, except that I did like mori at first
I'm not too fond of the extreme bag lady style, but I admit that it looks good on certain people but for me it would be too much for everyday wear
minimalist is cuter and simple and stands out less imo

saw this on my tumblr dash- aaaand now i need fur topped boots

>>6724077
I'm actually not too fond of the boots in this but everything else is really cute.

>>6724077
Who is this? Does she have a blog cause she's so cute and I never see black girls in other jfashions like mori

>>6724097
If the fur on the boots were lighter then I think it would look much better.

>>6724115

http://rune-midgarts.tumblr.com <3
she also uses that name other places (like Instagram, and she's really active there too.)
On top of being adorable and having an enviable wardrobe, she's an extremely sweet person too!

>>6725439

>Nigger
>Sweet

LMFAO

>>6726114
Go back to /pol/ or /b/ or wherever you came from.
We don't want you here.

>>6725439
oh wow, i totally envy whereever she lives cause that's such pretty scenery! does anyone know where she got that dress from?

>>6725439
while we're sort of on the topic...are there any other good mori tumblrs? I remember there being a thread a while ago, but it just saged without replies ;_;

I posted this pic on my blog earlier this week
Seemed like it was a hit

I'm tempted to buy this from closet child, but 100% yet. what do you guys think? And any ideas on what I could coord this with?

>mori girl
>attractive people wearing trash clothes

such a waste...

>>6726793
This is more Dolly kei but its still so lovely.

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I thought this was just how a lot of girls dressed normally? Nothing looks very "costumy" about these outfits.

>>6727187
....Uh, yes?

In case you hadn't realized, fashion is clothes, not costume.

>>6727187
Mori isn't a look that originated in Harajuku or was created by brands, it basically is the most "normal" of the Japanese street fashions.

God, there are so many Mori articles in chinese fashion magazines..

>>6727456
Actually, this is something I have wondered- what IS the origin of mori and natural kei? They're quite old, aren't they? With roots in the original 70's prairie revival fashions?

>>6727488
Propably hippie fashions, pic related.

>>6725439
Thanks for the shout out spinda, I appreciate it. You're a sweetie as well!
>>6727488
I once went to an alt jfashion lecture held by a japanese woman who actively studies these fashions and their originations from a sociological standpoint. She said that mori and dolly kei originated in the neighbourhood of Koenji, in japan. There are many vintage and antique stores there. I believe the original virgin-mary shoppe girls also all met there as well!

>>6727011
>trash clothes
only OTT mori looks trashy when done badly, minimalist mori doesn't look trash-like at all

What's going on with my body?! I though I lost the ability to be aroused by 3D girls a long time go.

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>>6704543
I love this kind of mori look. Though when I wear it I just don't tell anyone it's mori anymore. I got sick of people (who are not even really into this fashion) telling me I'm doing it wrong just because "it doesn't have enough layers" or it's "too colorful".
[spoiler]I wish lolitas would step out of their little world where every fashion has it's rules and you'll burn in hell if you don't follow them right.[/moot,giveusspoilersplease]

>>6726999
I love it!
I would probably coord it with cream and pink striped socks from sockdreams, a flower hairclip, chunky brown shoes, and a pale lace scarf.

I'm on my phone right now or I'd make a collage for you.

>>6728381
This is kind of my worry with trying mori.
I really like both mori and dolly, but I'm a bit chubby, I would need to wear a belt or define my waist a bit. And... I'm an autumn. I'd probably favor sage green, brown, and plum above cream.

I think if I tried this style I'd just end up looking like a bad version of hipster fashion.

It irritates me that a lot of Lolita lecture people about the fashion of mori! I love mori with colours! I hate the over layering with loads of beige! I enjoy floral prints but find too much lace is too much I guess! I wear mori but am afraid people will think differently! I enjoy long floral skirts!

>>6728405
nah, colourful mori is essentially conservative twee

if it's too many layers and loose, then you get cult party

Hey everyone. Don't shoot me but I made a mori blog for a uni project

Theworldofmori.tumblr.com

Will be uploading my own stuff!

Please mind the mori girl definitions - it was only vague and brief for my
Lecturer to see!
I don't claim to know everything about mori!

:) London mori girl here!

>>6728393
I think it's perfectly fine for you to define your waist with a belt. It's actually not hard to find pictures to be inspired by, specially in dolly kei. You should do it, anon!

>>6728408
We're not talking hippie-colorful here, we're just saying cream lace monsters are not mori girl's uniforms. We can wear colors, patterns, only a few layers; and still look like cute forest girls.

This is what I love the most about this style, it's not about following the "rules", it's more like following a "feeling".
(Sorry for the bad English, I tried my best. Have a cute colorful mori as an apology.)

>>6728700
Oops, wrong picture.
Here's the right one.

>>6728700
fuck, these girls and haircuts this magazine/store/w.e chooses are fucking kawaii, every time holyshit

>>6728700
This post made me all fuzzy on the inside. This is why I love mori

>>6728412
It's a nice blog and i like the theme layout- followed!
>>6728700
I totally agree anon- mori, cult party and dolly kei are super creative styles and its really about how you feel. There are loose guidelines but it's more about how you feel and not really an emphasis on flattering certain body types or figures unless you feel the need to (referring to the belt vs no belt discussion earlier)

Does anyone know of any plus size cult-party girls on tumblr?

>>6728700
These girls creep me out so much.. They have adorable faces but their bodies seem so.. Elongated? Heck the one on the right looks about 6'' tall
Are they wearing wigs? I love their hair

>>6726999
a fire or maybe just a binbag
don't do it anon

>>6726999
I agree with >>6729387, it doesn't look very appealing anon...

Does anyone have any recommendations for Japanese shopping services? I've been eyeing some clothes from Wonder Rocket for some time now...

currently obsessing. so much craft.
Can anyone reccomend a good cult party wig. I'm thinking a cute curly shoulder length somethin...

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>>6730066
Yeah, I decided a little earlier that...nah... haha that lace throws me off, and yeah, kinda looks dumpy thanks for the input guys. my money is saved

>>6704543
she reminds me of a particular doll with the same hairstyle..

>>6730078
I wonder how warm it must be under all that

I love all the clothes Etsuna Otsuka creates, she sells them on taobao.

>>6735590
link?

>>6735731
http://lovemoons.taobao.com/

c-can you girls just be twee instead?

>>6735745
Thanks!

>>6735806
Still kinda new to all this but what is twee?

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>>6735812
Yeah! what is twee?

>>6735806
cute girly hipster fashion, loved by nerds
it looks okay, a bit boring but cute. It's /fa/'s wank material so better don't do it.

>>6707003
beautiful.

>>6736016
>cute girly hipster fashion, loved by nerds

>>6736033
>>6736016

Oh. Well then.

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>>6736016
I googled it. It's like a Zooey Deschanel look.
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Twee

>>6736160
Please don't call it that.
Twee is a real word in the UK, or at least England. Do not let the ambassador of twee be the most boring American actress ever.

>>6736160
Hmm so it's almost exactly how most people dress minus jeans. Alright.

I'm just starting out with mori, I've got an idea of what to do though the rules are really loose I just wonder if only two layers is good?

>>6736160
Twee is actually a lot like otome kei.

Pic is from /fa/'s twee zip - I think it's on /rs/ somewhere.

I'm sad that I ended up not having time to post anything for the morigirls monthly challenge, because I love green so much. There weren't that many posts, either, but I'm wondering what the next one will be.

>>6735806
But... twee doesn't give me an excuse to put doilies on everything.

>>6737077
ahh I agree anon

>>6736253
I love otomei-kei... which that totally is.

>>6736253
I dress like that as well, but sometimes I just want to feel like a forest girl...

>>6737233
I think that dress is pretty easy to mori-up, since its color is rather muted/neutral in tone. Maybe layer a sweater on top, with ankle boots (with fur?) and a different kind of head wear (earmuffs? a knit cap? scarf?). Thing about mori is that it is pretty versatile and easy to interpret.

>>6737151
Um, no. That is not even Himekaji, and Otome is another level above Himekaji.
That outfit is just cute, but doesn't come under any J-fashion style.

>>6737391
You'll need to list definitions then because that is a light, feminine dress, that's not revealing or with an overstated pattern with tights with coordinated accessories. Last I checked, that's pretty otome (the only thing missing is a sweater/cardigan, which I know is less of a rule but more of a guideline.)

No one has ever mentioned Himekaji in an otomei thread before and a quick google search shows that it looks almost nothing like otome. If you're trolling, do it harder.

>>6735806
>tfw no qt3.14 twee gf

>>6737420
So, by your definition, any girl wearing a light, feminine dress is automatically otome? In that case, about a third off the girl in my college classes are otome without ever having heard about J-fashion.

>>6735806
>>6737499
/fa/ pls go

>>6737519
I never said the aesthetic wasn't common (mori was a common thing a couple of years ago, a little less so now) only that image could be classified as such, or at least used as inspiration for an otome coord. But you're still not defining otome, or telling me that my definition isn't wrong. I'm only going off of what I've read in threads here and some places online, mind you otome is one of those fashions that doesn't have a set of rules (as there are otome coords that involved pants/jeans) unlike lolita.

>>6737698
Why do people think otome is just this nebulous rule-free thing? It does have rules, it just doesn't have a strict silhouette.

The point of the fashion is to look: cute, feminine, colorful, and vintage. Often the prints have a "European" feel, specifically French or British. If the idea of Mori is to look like a girl from the Scandinavian woods, the point of Otome is to look like a happy 50s/60s European young maiden. It doesn't have a strict silhouette like Lolita, so you can get full skirts, minis, salopettes, even shorts/pants sometimes, but there's meant to be bright happy prints, lots of colors... look up Emily Temple Cute, Jane Marple, and Milk for what I am talking about. That beige outfit, while cute, is not really specific enough to be otome-kei.

>>6737566
>/fa/
>not /mu/

>>6737799
Thank you. I've actually never seen it specified like that before, mostly because it's another one of those 'feeling' fashions (though vintage is a new description for it. There has defiantly been some otome coords that aren't vintage in feel.)

That beige outfit isn't himekaji either however.

>>6737799
I really don't think so. Otome is just about looking like a "young lady". The only rules are "be feminine" and "be modest". Some otome coords aren't neither "happy" nor "vintage".

>>6737830
When I say vintage I don't mean the outfit overall. I mean the prints. Polka dots, bows, even the color schemes, are very influenced by 50s and 60s textiles and fashion. (Sometimes the prints are based on things like hankies, dishtowels, etc. more than actual dresses.) Sure not every single coord ever is happy - some of Jane Marple's outfits specifically are kind of sullen. But I am generalizing. Just as in Lolita, you have this continnuum of cute and elegant. Some classical outfits on one end, AP style sweet on the other. I'm just saying not every "young lady" outfit is otome, there has to be some additional quality to the coordinate besides that, or you could just wear a cotton dress from the Gap and mary janes and be otome, which is not the case.

>>6737830
I'm sorry I'm not at home right now so I can't really show you some examples, but a LOT of JM's stuff are not colorful or happy at all.

>>6737833
Fine, point taken on JM, but there is still sort of a showiness to them, even when they are not pink and covered in ducks. Jauntiness maybe? Or eccentricity might be a better word? Pic related.

>>6737840
I think jauntiness and eccentricity are good ways of describing it. I think otome just has that extra pop of personality that twee lacks.

>>6737834
You may want to say 'vintage pattern' then. To be honest to only thing that hasn't been mentioned is the fact that otome is more likely to mix patterns then most other styles which are more likely to theme. Otome is one of the easier styles to coord with off-brand pieces so coording with a dress from the Gap isn't impossible, regardless if you pair it with brand items or not,

>>6737848
>>6737850
True, both of you have are good points - I was trying to summarize something I'd never actually written out before, just stuff I've observed and thoughts in my head, and you picked up on some details I was glossing over/overlooking. I did mean vintage pattern/color more than dress shape etc. And you can totally coordinate offbrand, that is true. And about pattern mixing, one thing I've noticed is since a lot of western otome coordinates are done by lolitas, they tend to go way matchier than I've seen in Japanese coords. Okay I'll stop rambling now cause this wasn't even an otome thread but if JM-picture having anon wants to post in a thread later I'd be jazzed to see them!

Ahh!

I have finally salvaged some old photos from last year of me. I'm not going to call myself a true mori girl, but I am learning and I hope this is all good! Also to those of you who followed my tumblr I really appreciate it :D It's new and i'm hoping to get some more followers
> theworldofmori.tumblr.com

Anyway, I just want a bit of crit on this outfit. I've not used any filters or photoshop, so excuse the eye bag etc.

>>6739050
Oh btw that furry thing is a fur collar, but it wasn't cold at the time :)

>>6739050
This is really cute! I think a hat or some kind of simple, natural hair adornment might set off this outfit perfectly.

>>6739050
Needs more layers to be more mori. I really like your skirt though, it's gorgeous. Where's it from?

>>6739071
What you mean by natural hair XD that is my natural hair :) a hat would be cute! But you think mini hats would be good?

>>6739072
Thanks :) I've got another skirt underneath! Or should I find a skirt to go over it! I just love the print so much! I found it at a vintage market for only £8! But I put my own vintage buttons at the back :)

Thanks

>>6739100
>natural hair
She meant natural (hair) adornment.
She was refering to the adornment I think.

>>6739101
Oh I understand! Sorry about that :)
Can anyone show me some examples?

I wore this today. Got this beautiful slip from Rakuten.

>>6739100
Yeah.. I meant the adornment, lol. Cluny lace, sheer netting, flowers. Things like that.

No minihats. Those don't even work in lolita anymore much less mori. Full size hats, boaters are good (straw or a brown/tan wool or velvet).

>>6739117
Ahahahah sorry! I was a tad confused :) I shall look at charity shops and vintage markets! That's where I normally buy my mori clothes!

Help me with my mori coord! I'm trying to find oxford flats or moccasins for the shoes, but I feel like it's still missing something. I've tried various cardigans instead of the vest, but I dunno, going for more of a summery look.

>>6740447
For the top I think something with a tighter/closer knit would look better

For the bottom, a white/cream skirt
few too many colours imo

looks a bit heavy for summery looks

>>6707143

is there a specific name for the boystyle kind of mori on bottom left?

>>6740486
In the pic it says "OJI gaaru (girl) style" ... so maybe that?

>>6740486
Oji girl.

>>6739050
Man I really love your skirt. But as others have said, something in your hair and maybe a vest as well would really bring this outfit together (try pulling from the colors in the skirt. I know mori tends to be understated in colors but that skirt proves you can have a little pop of it.)

>>6740447
I like that crocheted top, but not for this outfit. It kind of weighs it down. Maybe an open bolero instead? I think you need to vary the lengths of the pieces a bit more since they are all long. Oh and a nice pair of gladiator-like sandals would work too.

>>6740504
>>Maybe an open bolero instead?

Thanks for the advice! I have a couple of bolero-type things I can try.

Any Kiwi morigirls or guys out there? I feel like our country is perfect for it...

>>6740504
Thanks! The skirt has some peach/red elements so do you think a nice knitted vest or maybe a bag to make it pop?!

I love this skirt! It's so divine! I refuse to spend lots of money on Japanese mori brands, personally I feel that mori girls should enjoy thrifting - I get more for my money :) and it's all good quality too!

If anyone lives in London I'd be more than happy to have a shopping partner!!!! :( I've got no mori girl friends!

>>6741091

Hey, I live in London... Never met another mori girl.

>>6741091
>>6741523
I'm a mori girl too. I don't live in London but I'm there a lot due to conferences and visiting my partner. I would love some mori shopping partners. I'll post a picture of myself in a bit when I get home.

>>6741523 >>6741530
:) Got a tumblr of some sort?

>>6741577
I'm >>6741530 and my tumblr is littlemorigirl, but I am terrible at updating it. I always forget to take pictures of my mori outfits to post, so it's mostly lolita pics of me on there. But this is my outfit from today. It's not very mori though. More mori inspired.

>>6741681
Isn't that kind of Dolly-kei? I know that there is some overlap between it and Mori, mostly because they utilize the same kinds of textures, main difference is that Dolly looks... fancier? then Mori most of the time?

>>6742093
Not particularly. It's closer to mori than dolly. Dolly kei uses very dark colours and heavy patterns to emulate eastern european styles.

>>6742103
Ah okay. I just remember when Mori was first starting to become a known thing that there was a lot of confusion because of how certain coords looked.

>>6742103
Not always. That's more Heri's style specifically, and she's been gone from Grimoire for like a year now.

I agree, >>6741681 is more dolly kei because of the European, rich-colored print dress.

>>6742257
Do you have any examples of Dolly kei that's not like Heri's style?

>>6741681
Would you consider selling that skirt? Seriously, name any price.

>>6742333

>>6742337

>>6742340

>>6742340
Those butterfly tights are fucking awesome.

>>6742093
I'm not sure if it's dolly-kei, I'm not really familiar with that style to be honest. The lines between cult party, mori and dolly-kei really confuse me and I'm not going to pretend to be an expert on the styles. My inspiration was mori girl though, but it's not really full on mori.

>>6742334
I'm sorry, I'm not really planning on selling it any time soon. It's my favourite piece in my wardrobe.

>>6742279
Like >>6742333 for example. Although even that is very similar to the silhouette she's known for, it doesn't emphasize the heavier ethnic fabrics quite as much. The current silhouette is much more modern.

Pic related, though- while Dolly still emphasizes things like embroidery, Gunne Sax ensembles etc, it's gone a more light and airy route than Heri tended to favor. I'll post some other examples too.

>>6742405

I get so confused between all the 'kei' fashions really. Some people say an outfit is otome-kei some say its mori-kei and its like.. ugh :|
I get so confused

>>6742585

>>6742589

>>6742586

>>6742592
This one also happens to be more 'boyish', which seems rare.

>>6742594
One last one- from 2011, to show that dolly has always had this side to it.

Just to clarify: I'm not saying that your definition was strictly wrong; rather I'm saying that your definition only fits into Heri's style of dolly kei, and that the actual style has become a lot more broad than just Heri's look.

>>6742660
This looks awful.

>>6742660
I don't consider this either mori or natural kei. I find the pink corset is too much!

>>6742707
Yeah, it's barely even cultparty...

>>6742657
Is kind of questionable for me, too. The silhouette is ok, but for me ALL bright pink for cultparty is pushing it a little too much. and the shoes/parasol are lolita.

>>6742707
>Ditch the boots
>Add long pastel nightgown
>Ta-daa: Cult party kei!

>>6742869
Actually,
>wear whatever you want in cream
>add long pastel nightgown
>ta-da: cult party kei!

>>6742348
I know! I'm totally saving for a pair!!

>>6741681
you look fantastic.
sauce on skirt please?

>>6742660
shit this would be cute without those boots. anyone know where that bustier thing is from?

>>6742872
Actually,
>wear anything see through
>add long flowy thing
>ta-da: cult party kei!

>>6743647
Thank you. It's Lily of the Valley Designs, Forest of the Unicorn. Sadly it was only a small run made. Mine is actually the JSK version without the belt and collar on (they're all detachable)

Heya! Workin on a Mori outfit. I dismantled alot of old cream/white clothes I had to make dis.

>>6744760
For some reason I personally see this more cult party than mori!

But that's my opinion!

Other than that, its pretty cute :)

>>6744780
How is this at all cult party? It lacks any of the pastels or medical/kitch accessories...

>>6742405
Yeah... um... if I want outfit concrit, but like both mori and dolly, can I do that?
Like I'm working on building a wardrobe with that as my inspiration, but also the feeling I get from oldschool elfpunk novels like Delint, the borderlands series, etc. Like a modern elf.

I have no idea how to get help with shit like this when I only kind of know what the fuck I'm talking about. And so far I mostly just have shoes anyway.

>TFW you got a new job and have been a poorfag for like 2 years and buy like 4 pairs of shoes.

>>6745371
Modern elf? Ren faires a lot of time have really cool accessories. And also tacky LARPing shit. You get to drink mead though, that's a plus.

>>6745371
You can do whatever you want anon. At the very least people can help tell you if it looks decent, even if it doesn't fall neatly into a style.

>>6742592
anyone got sauce on the skirt??

>>6742660
looks like an ita's dream

>>6745501
Assumedly vintage, like almost everything sold at Grimoire.