/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>6908099
Would that blouse go over the dress? Under the OP? Both seem a bit off...

>>6908125
Yea someone didn't think that through.

and to finish, requesting idea for this dress.

I love these threads, they give so much inspiration!

Looking for some suggestions for this dress. IW's Saraena JSK in Marmalade.

...anyone?

>>6908175

>>6908194

A co-ord I'm currently working on for a casual catch up. Any advice is welcome as I'm still learning new to lolita
The coat is a stronger navy colour in real life, as is the cardigan.

anon's dress in warm weather

Any ideas for gothic co-ordinate with this dress? I was thinking about kuro lolita, but I'm afraid it will be boring. Any ideas how can I co-ordinate this dress with navy or red?

I took the I.W jsk and tried to bring out the green.

>>6909611
>>6909886
>>6909693
aaaah thank you so much! Lot's of great ideas here

>>6909785
have a generic "black gothic dress options" inspiration board.

Doing a Taobao order and hoping I can get some co-ord help.

I've ordered the jsk already and the matching accessories have sold out so I thought I'd go with a red floral hair accessory to bring the red in the print out, red shoes similar to the ones pictured and having trouble finding a blouse I like, but do you think this would go okay?

I'm also not huge on accessories both in and out of lolita so I'm not sure what would go well with this.

Help?

I'm planning an outfit for an event in late september /beginning of october for my first meet-up. On the left side is what I already own and on the right are a few ideas for what could look nice with them. I want the coord to have autumnal feel to it, which is why I'd prefer a floral headband (the one pictured is just a placeholder, I'd like to find something with red and cream flowers and maybe some leafs or a chiffon bow).
I'm not sure if the red blouse and red underskirt thing could work or not...opinions? And does anybody know where I could find a blouse and skirt in red and out of chiffon? The blouse pictured is just an example of what I like (not too much ruffles and lace, long sleeves with cuffs without lace), but I don't think the collar can be worn under the JSK. Thank you for your help!

>>6911918
I have (badly) drawn up what your outfit would look like with your original idea, one with a brown bag and rose-y leafy head piece and another one with a cream bag an simple bow.

I really like the underskirt idea as it helps to bring out the red in the print. My only concern is that the main color is a light aqua/ sky blue and the contrast with the red maybe to big since it's so strong compared to a pink or light yellow.
If you're able to, try it with both the red and a cream blouse and see what works best.
Good luck with your first meet

Still working this one out... it's the most colorful item I have. Advice is welcome

>>6911803
I assume you'll be going with white tights as well? It seems like it'll be fine. In terms of accessories, you could get away without a necklace due to all the neckline details and maybe even without bracelets, so you don't need-need them but if you want them I would suggest gold toned jewellery with red stones.

>>6911918
I think a warm red-brown colour would be nice, and agree with >>6912007 that the contrast could be too harsh with blocks of colour compared to a patterned JSK. I would go with cream and brown before red.

>>6912011
Pick a theme and stick to it, it looks like you're trying to pull too many things out of the dress at the moment. I would nix the jacket since it's a bit goth/punk and an awkward length but most of the outfit looks like it's going more classic/casual. If you want to go that route, a wine or black blazer and just one of those floral hairclips will do, a couple of discreet rings with red stones and a simple pendant necklace that matches.

>>6912063
>>6912007

Thank you both! I'm also worried that the red might be too harsh, so I guess I will try cream first. I'm pretty pale and blonde so I thought cream might be too light on me, but I will give it a try. Thank you very much!

>>6912011
That dress has a lot of information going on, you'd better add discrete accessories. That jacket is waaaay too much.
The rest of what I have to say is just personal opinion, but maybe you'll agree so I'll say it anyway: if I were you, I'd wear higher heels for a more elegant look and I don't like the red on your hairpieces, it's too bright. I'd go for a wine, darker red (again, for a more sophisticaded look).
I love the rings and the necklace, I'd keep those.

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>>6909558
Those are seriously cute.

>>6912063
Yes, I wasn't too sure what to do about a hair accessories so I just posted the ones I that I have. I'll have to look more into the jacket, as I've only seen a few pictures of this dress in full outfits.
Thanks for your thoughts
<------ I was kinda going for the look in the pic

>>6912104
Thanks for your input
Yes, I was tossed between a more fitted jacket or an asymmetrical one and also going for a 'wine' red over a bright one. I'm still looking for the perfect pair of wine red mid-heel shoes to wear with this dress.
Thanks again

>>6911803
>>6912063

That would be correct with the white tights, and thank you :) A friend suggested a gold toned brooch so I'm on the hunt for a crown shaped one now.

I was wondering if I could get some opinions about something.
I bought this bag on an impulse buy (far right), thinking I could somehow coordinate around this bag (noob move I know), but I'm having more trouble coming up with coordination ideas than I thought.
Originally I thought it would be cute to get a black polka dot dress or skirt to match with it but now I fear that it would be too much polka dot and that it would look odd.

So I'm stuck debating if I should still go with the skirt idea, or if I should just try a solid black dress with polka dots and pink accents as accessories? I don't want anything super fancy, just a casual coord.

>>6912342
You don't even need polka dots, anon, just match the colors.

>>6908194
gave it a shot. Not sure what sort of jewelry to pair it with though.

>>6912342
Don't be afraid of polka dots, they coord so well. You could try a black dress with pink and white polka dot accents.

>>6908660
Where is that cardi from, it's too cute.

>>6912088
I think creams are easier to wear than white for paler people, you should be fine.

>>6912109
I think the difference with that outfit is that it clearly has two things that are very well balanced - the gothic cross motif with the goth/punk jacket and the classic with the tights, there's no additional colours brought in.

>>6909637
>>6913008

These are both really helpful! Thank you both! (I struggle a bit with jewelry for it too because of the ruffle on the front making it a bit cluttered looking, so I generally try and keep it simple if I can help it)

>>6914000
http://hellolace.net/wardrobe/mary-magdalene/type/cutsew-and-knit/item/1/

Anything for this that isn't just putting it with black, white, and/or music themed accessories? I can do that already myself, but mixing some colour and other themes into it would be nice. It's just that the dress itself is like a huge block of white with a bit of black, so it seems like it gets overwhelmed by other colours whenever I try anything else.

>>6915828
A wine or navy blue would look good with that. Like a navy blue chiffon blouse, navy tights, white pumps.

Getting this soon, and it's a pretty long skirt, and I'm pretty short. Ideas? (kuro lolita, preferably)

>>6915859
I actually have most of those things mentioned, thanks!

>>6915861
You could go a bit more towards the EGA side with a corset, if desired - I think the challenge with long skirts and short people is not looking too stumpy or swallowed up in the outfit, and a corset helps define things a bit.

Man I really want to come up with ideas to coordinate with this Fancy Egg mini skirt, but why is it whenever I try to look for worn photos there's always like the same two asian people wearing it and no other pictures?
I feel like there's something I don't know that everyone else does. Do people avoid this print because it's a clusterfuck to coordinate with? Is it just unflattering, or what?
--Sincerely, a puzzled lolita.

>>6917892
I think it's just because it's Meta, that it's a bit less popular brand so you see less people wearing it. I personally love Fancy Egg, and while the print is quite busy with lots of different colours, in many ways that makes it easier to coord since you can pull out colours from the print to make more interesting outfits.

>>6917892
My dream print, urghhh.

I think it can look real flattering due to the colour range involved. You can just pick any colour in the print that compliments your skin tone & coordinate your outfit. Due to the colours you can keep changing colour scheme & styles for a more casual or grand look, quite versatile I say.

If I make my own Lolita dresses is it considered ita?
I've been sewing for about 5 years now, I have the money to buy the dresses but not many prints call out to me. If its ita I'll shut my mouth and open up my purse to more brand.

>>6917892

>>6918006
If you can make it well, do it, Well-made dresses are admired in lolita, and you shouldn't really feel obligated to buy brand if you don't like the design. You should only buy what you like.

>>6918006
No. If you make a dress that looks awful and call it lolita, then it's ita, same as someone wearing brand that looks awful and calling it lolita. Brand has the advantage of usually looking lolita on the hanger to start with whereas if you're sewing, you can screw up the execution of it. Handmade is fine as long as it's done well - try to make sure you have at least a 2 and a half yard hem circumference on your skirts and get a good grasp of the lolita aesthetic before you start.

>>6918039
>>6918058

Ok :) thank you both for the advice on hamdmades. I've made victiorian ball gowns before so I'm quite aware of hem circumstance and how tricky it can get. I lurk in Lolita threads often and I own one dress from BtSSB already, though I've never worn it out, I intend to become more involved in the Lolita community!

And once again thank you so much.

>>6918028
Sauce on that necklace?

>>6918482
I think it's from the Faberge collection - they did a line of jewellery modelled on their eggs.

>>6918028
http://www.faberge.com/products/791-oeuftsarskoyeseloempereurros-0-0.aspx

I know this doesn't really belong here, but I couldn't find a lolita general.

I ordered a skirt from IW on the first day of the sale, got an auto-reply, and haven't heard from them since. How long before I should start to worry? I've never ordered direct from a brand before, haha.

>>6920815
Did you check your paypal? they might've sent you an invoice, or your item sold out and they haven't had time to reply yet.
Which skirt did you get?

>>6920815
Their response time gets really backed up during sales. It can be two weeks before you hear from them and everything may still be fine.

Can someone help me with this dress? The color is somewhere between sax and light green.

>>6920831
>>6920840
I keep checking my Paypal, emails and junk folder every day. They said a week, or longer if it's busy, so I'm not worrying just yet, but I don't want to leave it for ages and never hear anything, haha. I bought pic related.

>>6921362
Don't worry too much, I waited over 2 weeks (from memory) for a reply from them during a busy period.

I've been looking endlessly for AP's Gloria matching head bow in wine. Recently I bumped into this cute little barrette.
Should I get it or should I be more patient and keep looking?
>inb4 yes I'm an indecisive fag that needs /cgl/s approval

Sort of an outside witness question: As Lolitas, do you buy put-together outfits, or do you put together your own outfits using stuff here and there?
Also, the hell do you guys even buy this?

>>6921720
You clearly are new.

>>6921720

I think what you're getting at is if people buy full sets (Dress, headbow, socks, jewelry) all from the same series or do they mix and match stuff from different series/brands?

If that's the case then I find that everyone does it differently. Personally, if I love a series I'll try to get as much as I can of it but that isn't always possible because of the cost factor or because stuff sells out pretty quickly (I also find that I tend to only like 1-2 things from a series.)

Mixing stuff from different brands and series is what I prefer but things like colours really vary between brands and from season to season.

>>6921362
I ordered some stuff from IW on June 13th and got an email/invoice tonight. They just have a lot of orders in.

>>6921821
I'll buy a bunch of stuff from the same series. Sometimes I wear it all together for shits and giggles even though the western community tends to frown upon it. But fuck, if I'm going to invest in a full set, what's the point of not showing it all off together a few times?

>>6921720
I put together outfits from all over the place. Usually a main piece from a specific brand, mix in different brand or offbrand blouses, usually socks from the same brand or offbrand tights, different shoes, various accessories (matching or not).

I buy it with my hard-earned cash, yo. It just means that I often give up on other hobbies or eat out less often.

>>6921362
I ordered some stuff from IW on June 13th and got an email/invoice tonight. They just have a lot of orders in.

>>6921705
You can wear both, you know.

>>6922090
Same anon you replied to here -
I think it's stupid that people frown upon the idea of wearing full sets. Gotta agree as well that if you spent your money on it you can wear it however you want!

>>6920851
wear it with white and pink, bodyline's sax/light green is hard to match

so I ordered this dress through Qutieland ages and ages ago because I fell in love with it, but now that it's finally here I have no fucking clue what to wear with it. All of the accessories I have are ivory or off-white whereas the white in this dress is pure. So far I have these VM boots that I think would work OK with it, but I have no idea what do do as far as balancing the rest of the coordinate. I have these brown/pink floral tights that could maybe work with the shoes? but I'd like input on how people would coord this if they were in my position.

>>6922625

>>6923876
>like eight different shades of green all at once
ishygddt

>>6923927
>ishygddt

think your monitor or eyes are seeing something different.

>>6921362
How funny, I ordered the same one! The black x black right? I'm sure they're just backed up, but I got my invoice the next day.

>>6924088
Where is the dress from? I assume taobao- I love it

>>6924703
yeah it is, can't remember which store though sorry!

>>6926451

Wheres is that dress from? Its beautiful

>>6926541
i believe its from i do declare

>>6926451
Goddamn that dress is gorgeous... so many things I'd be tempted to buy from her if not for what I've heard about her customer service.

>>6924703
Looks like Infanta to me.

>>6928330
Hey, this coord was made at my request! I still want to mimic it as close as I can someday but those boots are so expensive, hahaha. Damn Fluevog to Hell for making so many deliciously sexy but painfully expensive boots.
The dress is IW's Cendrillon Scallop, in case anybody cares.

Also my favorite of all time.

>>6928253
It is from I do declare. I was very tempted to buy that dress, but didn't want to spend 200+ dollars from an etsy store I barely knew.
https://www.etsy.com/transaction/112968969?

>>6928341
You either misquoted or misread, they're talking about this post...
>>6924088

I just bought this skirt and I'm trying to figure out how to coordinate it. The outfits I'm coming up with aren't bad, but they're just kinda boring. Could anyone help me out?

And sorry there's no stock photo for it that I could find.

Do you think I could get some suggestions as to what to do with this? I was thinking a white blouse and white tights, but I'm not too sure.

I adore this dress, I'm just not keen on showing my shoulders.

>>6908099
OP
Blouse
Collar
So much going on around the neck?

ideas?
I'm a dark skin girl and I try to stay away from bright whites because i don't think they look too good with my skin color (there's irony in dem dar hills)

>>6929552
there are a bunch of things to do with black corset dresses, I've been lazy and collected some photos...often people seem to favour the scoop collar ones with corset dresses, but you can always wear a bolero if you aren't comfortable with visible shoulders

>>6929663
Awh shit, I was gonna order this one. Are you happy with the quality of it?
Also I really liked one of the coords that model was wearing on the item page, with the red blouse...I'll go grab it for you in a minute!

>>6929873

Would a white high-collar work, do you think?

>>6929663
This is the one I was talking about, the reds are a lot different than I remembered but I think ti would look a bit weird if the blouse was as saturated in color as the roses on the dress. I don't know, I was planning on ordering it in blue and just coording it with a white blouse and black shoes + accessories. Probably subtly-patterned black tights too.

>>6929886
I think so, as long as the white is worked into the rest of the outfit. I'd go chiffon blouse/lace tights to soften the white slightly and black shoes - something like these, or boots would be good.

>>6929031
The skirt makes me think sailor, so I tried for a slightly more subtle (i.e. no mini hat/striped socks/sailor collar) but still sailor-y coordinate.

>>6929937
Thank you so much anon! That's adorable!

Polite sage because no contribution.

Planning an outfit for an AP tea party but kind of at a loss for hair and accessories. I don't know whether to go with a wig or just my natural hair (black/dark brown, past shoulder/chest length), and if so what kind of hairstyle (high or low pigtails? high pony? loose and curled?) would fit. I have pink haircombs and a scrunchie but they are both Baby so they have the logo drops, so unless I can hide them somehow, I don't think that'll go over too well. Help?

>>6930052
pic related two of my wigs (not pictured: a super long straight blond one) and a couple of hair things I have.

>>6930052
i think the polka dot scrunchie would work best in this situation, with your hair either in a ponytail or a loose bun.

>>6929629
Yea, someone said as much. Ain't mine, and I think the idea behind it is cute.

Any suggestions as to what to co-ord this with? It's a reddish Chain Bouquet from AatP.

It's my only dress and absolutely adore it, but I have no idea what to do with it and it's just sitting in my closet. Help me, /cgl/, you're my only hope!

>>6931353
This is a beautiful dress. I've been waiting for posts for it but since I've not seen any yet, I just thought I'd say that I think it would look lovely with a ivory coloured short sleeve blouse.

can I get your honest opinion on this? I think I suck at coording. Also, I have no idea what to do with the legwear (and of course I will only use one headbow, but I'm not sure which one!)

>>6932610
I like it but I think the blouse would look better without the bows on it. I see it more as a blouse for a skirt rather than JSK.

>>6932610
Personally I don't think the sash is working and be careful with your pinks, they don't look like they match too well (try and keep warm and cool tones separate, although this may just be because of the quality of the image you've posted, in which case ignore this). For legwear some nice sheer white tights with perhaps a simple polka dot pattern may look cute. If not that then I would at least suggest something light coloured and not too cluttered with a pattern or print. The chess story bow is really cute so try it on and judge whether it looks too ott with the rest of the outfit. If it does then go with the other one or alternatively ramp up your accessories and makeup/hair so the first bow doesn't look out of place. Perhaps try to add in some more pearls too.

>>6930052
I second the polka dot scrunchie. You could do your hair in a high top bun with it or maybe a side pony if it looks good.

If you were to go with a wig I would suggest a solid colored one rather than the split toned wig also.

>>6932640
the JSK has a weird bust shape (I think the cut is too low...?), that is why I looked for a blouse with something cutesy on top, but I will try it on without them. I also have pic related?

>>6932644
I'm going to be in a catwalk (is that the right name? Sorry, ESL), and that is why I'm aiming for something a little OTT, hence the sash and the chess story headbow as an alternative. I was also thinking on a simple pattern tights but can't for the life of me find ones that match nicely. I tried with polka dots and flowers and meh. Maybe I should just use white tights, as you suggested.

>>6932644
not OP but is it really that bad if your colors don't 100% match. Now I don't mean a royal blue with navy blue, but if you can get a close approximation of the pinks is it bad that its not a 1:1 match.

It always struck me as a bit much that people would rip coords apart because the pink in the blouse and the pink in the dress isn't 100% on point

>>6932655
There seems to be at least one anon that freaks out when colors don't match EXACTLY and posts people to ita threads for it, I don't get it either. I can see when they really obviously don't match (trust me, most of my wardrobe is black; you can tell between a 'blue' black and a 'warm' black), but barely noticeable differences between almost exactly the same dyelots is just stupid especially with stuff like pink or red.

As long as you keep your colors in the same family (cool or warm toned), you're fine.

>>6932662
...So since I basically just reiterated what the anon you were replying to was saying- they're correct, keep to color tones and try to match approximate shade as well, but other than that don't stress over it being a slight shade off.

>>6932655
I'm sure most people wouldn't rip apart her outfit and tell her to quit the fashion but if you're going to put the effort into an outfit then it's good to try and get a cohesive look and it's the small touches that turn a nice outfit into an awesome one.

Of course it's not always easy to get them all to match because of wardrobe restrictions or whatever but especially since she's said here >>6932657 that she's going to be in a catwalk it would look better to try and get them all to match as closely as possible. I don't simply mean that the exact same colour must run through the outfit, but matching tones would look nicer.

>>6931353
here anon I made a collage for you. I'm not sure if it came out that good.. but I hope it gave you some inspiration. I couldn't decide between the handcuffs or the blouse so I put both as an option there.

Trying to find royal blue striped knee or otk socks to match the bodyline sailor OP!
I always either find too dark blue or a pastel blue

I'm so glad that this caught on as a thing(coord collage), I love these threads and think theyre uber helpful. Its also really cool to see how others manage their coords!

Is this more or less alright? It's not completely ita, right?

>>6932910

Ditch the tacky choker and the tights and find a less cheap looking bag and you'll be golden.

>>6932709
Oh gosh, it looks so beautiful! This is a real inspiration; I can't believe I didn't think of anything like that sooner!

I really want to get this, but I so have no idea what blouse to wear with this.

Just got masquerade theater in black and am trying to do a phantom of the opera coord using stuff already in my wardrobe (or close approximations).

Any suggestions in how to work in more red besides the hair roses? I thought maybe red shoes but that might look too cute.

>>6933005
Maybe you should consider something brown, to go with the detailing?

>>6932930
Thanks. Would (black/)transparent tights be okay? I mean, it's a simple coord after all.

>>6933005

Here anon, I am a classic loli but I gave it a shot.

The blouse is infanta and can be found here:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w3-5077599968.6.vqNIg4&id=15302566749&scene=taobao_shop

>>6933002
Jewelry using red gems, instead of all the cameos?

>>6932910
>>6932930
I think the tights are fine but definitely ditch the choker and I'd also choose a different bag, but for style clashing reasons.

>>6933070

OH! Good idea anon! Thank you!

>>6933070

Thank you so much anon. I like it much better now!

Made my reservation for this dress today, looking for con crit on my tentative coord. (Sorry for the crappy quality)

>>6933124
That is heartbreakingly lovely.

>>6933628
I'd lose the tights as I don't really think they work with that coord at all. The purse should go too, the shoes + jewelry is more than enough gold.

>>6933658
I'm pretty stuck on the leg wear, do you have any suggestions?

>>6933670
Not the same anon, but I would say go very simple as the dress already steals the show and you'll have too much going on on the central line of your body if the leg wear is as attention grabbing. If that makes any sense.
Personally I would've gone for some plain and dark knee high socks. But that is just my taste.

Any ideas with this? I'm a bit lost about balancing the print.

>>6928265

I love brown, but I feel like it needs to be toned down a notch. Maybe go with a cream blouse and/or cream hat perhaps.

Advice for co-ording this dress? I was thinking either lace or harlequin tights and a chiffon blouse with a rose hairpiece.

>>6933814
a plain pink cardigan with a cream or pink chiffon blouse would be hella cute

pair with pink teaparties and some very pattern neutral pink otks

>>6933859
Thank you so much! Although I should have pointed out, I don't own any pink in my wardrobe save for a pair of tights because I never liked it. Would a cream blouse and black shoes work?

>>6933991
that would be fine. the point is the dress is SUPER busy wear nothing too complicated that would make you look even busier so keep those tights and accessories low key

>>6933722
I agree, maybe just some navy tights or something. Navy x gold is really lovely.

>>6934007
Yay! I've never been into statement accesories so that's a given.

Another possible coord idea I had involved lace topped socks, a knitted cardigan and a beret. Does that sound nice?

I'm going to be getting these SS replica shoes and I want to see if my co-ordinations with them are totally off or get any more ideas for them. They are a slightly unusual pink for lolita so I'm not really sure how to wear them even though they are super cute! Con-crit and other outfits more than welcome

>>6934047
1/2

>>6934047
2/2

>>6933849
Yes to the latter two, but I think actually those sheer harlequin tights would work well for this, solid ones would be too strong for all the chiffon you'll be wearing and lace pattern just doesn't seem to match it too well for me.

Can't find a picture of them exactly, but like pic related only.. harlequin.

>>6934057
That's actually the problem I was having with the idea of harlequin tights, but I wanted something visually interesting on the legs to break up the black. Thanks a bunch for the suggestion, I'll definitely track a pair down.

Pic related is the set I have coming.

>>6933722
>>6934031

I'll keep that in mind, thanks!

Can we post more coords with more generic black JSKs? I'm really psyched cause I just bought my first brand and my first JSK from BTTSB and I wanna imagine what to do with it.
Also, how do you guys find pieces for your collages?

How I Polyvore? It looks terrible because this is the first time I've tried using it, but you get the gist.

Tentative coordinate for a meetup coming up soon, con-crit is fine. Bustier and skirt are a must, but I'm open to suggestions on accessories, alternatives, etc.

>>6934573
Shit forgot my picture.

>>6934578
It's fine-enough. I'd maybe add one, maybe two dark red or teal or gold accessories to make it a little more interesting, there's so many nice colors in the skirt to just pair it with just black.

>>6934578
Where's the bustier from? And I agree with >>6934581 , bring a little red or gold into the coord to brighten it up a bit.

>>6934589
Innocent World, the Musette Bustier.

>>6934581
>>6934589
Definitely planning on gold and ivory jewelry, but I think some burgundy accents would be nice. I wish I had more burgundy accessories! I have one bow that might work, I'll have to try it out.

>>6933849

>>6934050
>>6934052
They don't look too bad, but since the shoes are so blingy you might want to have a bit more bling in your accessories, or at least metallics.

>>6934490
I spend lots of time looking at online stores anyway so I kinda have an idea of what's around from most of the major Japanese and Taobao brands, for offbrand I usually look on asos, topshop and forever21

>>6934764
Urghhhh so pretty. I want Gathered Chiffon in every colorway at this point.

Sorry this isn't a great contribution, but it's good for beginners.

From an old thread. Ballerina-inspired hime.

I love this dress, it works for every season. This is a fall coord.

>>6934845
Oh, that is cute. I think it would be nice to bring out the pink more, though.

>>6908099
Sauce on those tights?

>>6934848
that dress is so cute. what is it?

>>6936678
Not OP, but here you go: http://millefleurs-noirs.com/f-607.html

I've got the dress coming in the mail, and I was just figuring out how I would coord it.
Also that meta bow is my fucking dream item

>>6934848

This is everything I aspire to be

>>6936899
Whelp, there went my underwear.

>>6934771
Thanks! I have some sparkly/glitter rings but not much else in the way of blingy jewelry...anything in particular you would suggest?

>>6908101
>dress and shawl
Please tell beautiful anon.

Requesting help. I want to try and make it as gothic as possible.

>>6937977
fucking computer

Not really lolita, but I figure this is the best place to get advice for it. Can anyone help me make an outfit for this skirt? I know it's tacky but I love it so much. It's from FRILL.

>>6908109
>>6926451
>>6920415
sauce please

>>6938051
Just make it a straight up gothic coord? Look up other coords using cage skirts, there's plenty of them; maybe more common in the mid 2000's though when gothic was bigger.

>>6938068
I was thinking I'd do that but still not too sure what to do with it.

>>6936688
No offense, but man that's so boring.
Try new socks, maybe with a little rose print on them, and a new blouse. Dunno if you got the shoes, but try darker pink. the bow and dress look good together though.

>>6938436
Would help if I added the pic.

Thinking of buying my first lolita outfit.. Anyone have any cute coords of the violin skirt?

Also, /r/ pics of cute classic coords good for a beginner.

Pic related is also something I was looking into buying, but I'm unsure of accessories or shoes.

>>6938438
Maybe brown granny boots? Those always look so classic to me. Pale pink roses for accessories might look nice and add a little bit of color. You could go with cameos, but I'm personally not a fan

>>6938449
Thanks! I was worrying about trying to find something to match the brown, and I completely forgot I'm not just limited to beige and brown.

>>6938438
Just some notes:
1. Don't use that blouse. It's too much. Focus more on the skirt.
2. If you have short hair, try a Clara Bow hairstyle. If it's long, look for inspiration from someone like fanny rosie.
3. Always buy a hairclip or hat. Even if it's classic.
4. Have fun in lolita.
If you do go for it, shoes are from anna-shoes on taobao, alt blouse is r series, hairclip is from surface spell.
While all this stuff is on qutieland and clobba online, I urge you to use a shopping service. Both Qutie and Clobba are really overpriced.

Can I get an opinion on this coord? It would be my first time in lolita, though I've been a fan of it for many years. (I'll probably swap out the bjd tights for some creme colored ones)

>>6938554
Yeah, nix the tights, they're costumey and weird to put into a normal coord. I'd say don't go with white shoes if you have white socks; I think brown would work with the colour scheme you have going.

>>6938554
Next time you make a co ord, use less beige. Try to make the colors blend, rather than have the colors just pop out.
Here's a co ordinate i made for it. Also, please don't use Qutieland or clobba, they overcharge and I don't want you to get ripped off. Just use a shopping service. I use Pruany.

>>6938554
>>6938606

Also, use a different wig. A brown or black casual wig would work really well.

>>6938524
That blouse on the lower left is amazinggggg. I loooove it. <3
Thanks for the tips !

How do I go about using a shopping service..? I'm completely new to buying from taobao. I saw a gorgeous skirt earlier on taobao and almost started crying because I wanted it so bad, and couldn't figure out how to buy it.

>>6938595
>>6938554
Can we just ban these tights in general. People should atleast get the pink-toned ones and stop sucking choke's dick on these fug ass ones that make you look like your bottom half is yellow and bruised.

>>6938615
Go to the Taobao thread and read through the FAQ and spreadsheets. Most SSs use an email/spreadsheet system but others use a cart.

Always check if they use Paypal, and if they ship SAL.

>>6938623
Thank you so, so much!

>>6938595
>>6938606
>>6938613
>>6938616
Thank you guys for all the input, I'll keep everything in mind! I love your coord anon and I do think the bjd tights are quite dysfunctional.

>>6938624
No problem! My personal favorite SS is Taobaospree, but Taobaoring, Purany, Yoybuy, and Bihner are also popular.

Sage for off topic

>>6938615
Using taobao is easy, you just have to use the Chinese language when you search things.
I use Pruany because it's cheap. it's really good, too. Just make an account and eventually you'll figure it out. there are guides online, as well.
No problem. I love making coordinates, so it's fun helping you. Sorry if this doesn't make sense, English is not my first language and I'm not using a translator so I'm free styling.

Hello guys.... Is this too awkwardly put together? I wanted the shoes in pink but my dream crumbled down when I saw they are out of stock.
I have pink tea parties also, I'm probably going to end up using that...

>>6939493
To be honest it looks like you're forcing that baby dress to look like AP.

>>6939507
why do you say that? because of the AP accessories (2 of them)? I have not found anything else with the same theme, so I figured I could take advantage of my AP stuff to coord it. (Also, the head combs are the baby ones, but since they look the same I just used the AP picture since I already had it saved). Any advice?

>>6939518
I think they meant because Baby is more old-school styled sweet and AP is more fairy kei and OTT styled sweet

>>6939518
Idk its not terrible but it would be nice to see daintier accessories with more lace. The lace on that dress looks pretty fancy. Maybe a low heeled shoe and ankle socks?

>>6939537
the thing is that I already used this dress in a more "conservative" way and I wanted to have fun coordinating it in a different way :)

>>6939538
That is exactly how I first coorded it haha. With Antique ribbon shoes in navy and white frilly crew socks, and for the hair I used one side-ponytail with one of the hair combs

>>6934052
This isn't that nice, no offense. Black x pink looks tacky.

>>6939493
It looks fine, I wouldn't worry about it "looking" AP-ish. The coord itself works well, then don't worry about things like that.

I don't think the shoes work that, though, it may just be yellowing by lighting in the stock photo but the lace and such don't look quite as bright white and that solid block of white on your feet, I feel will be slightly out of place. I would match your bag instead and go with your pink TP's (or sax shpes, if you have them).

>>6939567
What? That coord is fine. Black x pink is a super common pair in sweet, how new are you??

>>6939573
Ugh can't type apparently, sorry:
>If the coord works well
>I don't think the shoes work that well, though
>sax shoes

>>6939573
sax shoes! I don't have any but I will look into that. Thanks for the input!

>>6939573
Black x pink is common, but it's hard to pull off because most of the time it looks tacky as fuck.

>>6939573
If you think that coord is fine, you must be new.

>>6941530
>>6941532
>replying twice to the same comment
>typed in anonymous
>email field filled out

Yeah, sure isn't you that's new here. Fuck, I hate summer.

>>6941539
I posted two things because I was going to add that in the first comment, but didn't bother.
Also, i filled out the e-mail thing a long while ago and just never bothered deleting it because lazy.

Also, I'm not a summerfag, but you can keep assuming things because it's hilarious when people do.

Opinions and/or suggestions would be appreciated! I just bought this off of someone and I'm trying to figure out how to coord it.

>>6941724
Also, you are a faggot.

>>6941554
Usually when people have something to add on to a comment they reply to their original one, so as not to confuse others.

>>6941695
Maybe you could try something like this. The red blobs are flower clips by the way, I'm bad at art. I'd recommend ditching the tights. they tend to look really tacky. I like the straw elements you added in the co ord.

>>6941726
Stop fighting.

>>6941727
Ah, okay. I figured I might need to add some red into at least the hat, I like your idea of adding the flowers to the purse to pull it in, though. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks, I wasn't sure about the straw, s'why I brought it here.

>>6941727
I have this dress in the OP, and I can tell you that those stockings won't look very nice at all. The red is too dark and the roses don't really tie in with anything on the dress...plus they'll look weird as balls with those shoes because they look so summery and casual.
I know this is a collage thread, but I figured a couple of worn photos for inspiration wouldn't hurt.

>>6941743
I have a few others too but I really don't think they're going to fit in with this summery/straw theme you're going with.

So, I'm wondering, I've been wearing a grief seed necklace(from madoka) with some gothic coords, is it ita to do so?

>>6941746
I don't mind if it doesn't quite go with the theme I'm going with. it never hurts to take inspiration from everything! Thank you for the suggestion. I figured the last suggester was just saying use printed socks/tights instead of the straight red.

>>6941749
If it goes with the coord, don't worry about imo

>>6941751
Ah, okay! I may try putting together a couple of collages for you later tonight then, and I would definitely go with printed tights/patterned tights, though your choice of white shoes was a bit unusual and you might actually be able to make 'em work even if they're more red than white.
Also have my favorite Milky Berry coord I've ever found.

>>6941746
my dream coord ;_;

>>6941743
Ah, i wasn't sure. Its hard to tell because the colors in the stock image tends to differ from the real thing most of the time.

>>6934764
this was my halloween coordinate with my twin last year! sage for not contributin'

>>6941772
Oh I'd appreciate that!! I mainly chose white because of the white blouse I originally chose and to offset the red. Patterned tights would make the difference, though. I've only just started putting this together so I'm definitely open to suggestions!

Any ideas for this dress? I have the kidsyoyo replica version, and feel like all the outfits I make with it are the same thing. I usually go with off-white lace tights; wine or black shoes; wine or black hair accessories and am hoping for something a bit more interesting/inventive. I thought about brown, but I look terrible in most shades of brown and don't own anything in that colour.

>>6944095

This was the best I could do annon. The dress is so classic sometimes it is best to just let it be the statement piece. Sorry if that's not really creative.

>>6944664
Yeah, it was more along the lines of trying to find something different to do either with accessories (kinda like how Marlessa coordinates) or with the colour theme, this is pretty much what all my outfits look like already but I'm stuck about doing more with it.

Just bought my first piece of BURANDO, I'm not a newbie but I'm at an awkward point in my lolita experience where I don't look like shit but my coords always leave something to be desired, someone help me put a cute outfit together?

>>6944742
Have you considered maybe wearing blouses under it? Different sorts will change it up in different ways. Also look into maybe some nice formal jackets- VM does some nice crop jackets that could change the silhouette of the top of the dress, for example, but I've done this with offbrand just as well.

>>6944800
I've tried with blouses and I honestly felt that the sweetheart neckline was a bit awkward with all of them. Jackets, though, I need to explore a bit more...thanks for the starting point!

>>6944750
How about making up a sample co-ord and letting us critique it? That way you can learn where your skills are lacking.

Also, searching for more ideas for >>6933849

>>6944872
Not a fan of the shoes so much but I couldn't find the pair I was eyeing last night, should've bookmarked them.

>>6944922
I think you have too many shades of blue going on. The rose is royal blue, the tights are navy blue, while the roses on the skirt are a lighter blue. Also maybe try to bring more gold into the accessories?

Not positive that I love the lace-y top with the skirt, the textures seem to clash to me, a frilly blouse might be nice. If the skirt is fully shirred maybe have a gold wide belt to cover up the shirring and break up the black?

I'm by no means an expert though, so take all this with a grain of salt.

>>6944975
Took me forever to make that collage because I'm on my laptop on vacation or I'd make a new one, would you mind correcting it?

who keeps paring everything with shitty cheap jewelry and solid color tights

stop it looks like absolute shit

I found these adorable tights and I feel like I need to make a coord around them. Any help guys?

>>6945034
forgot picture.. Jesus, I'm aeful

>>6945025
Perhaps you could offer alternatives to those people instead of bitching?

>>6928339
oh god if I had the chance, I'd make that.

>>6908146
Source on hat and vest please!

>>6945037
holy shit I want them to go with this, but it feels like it might be too much? Although with a darker blue blouse/lilac shoes...hmmm. Will get back to you with a coord

Can anyone help me with this please? I would like some suggestions on how to coordinate it for colder weather.
Thanks in advance!

>>6946174
>>6945037
Those tights come in different shades don't they? I've seen them. Maybe a different shad would go better with the dress?

>>6946174
There *is* a dark blue version, though last time I checked I'm not sure if they still have the OP available/if you wanted the dark blue, only the skirt was left.

>>6946204
How wintery is your winter? This outfit could probably have additional hidden layers underneath for warmth if needed...

>>6946256
Think Australian winter, which isn't as bad as snowy snowy winter, but around 10 degrees Celsius.
And thank you! I never thought about coordinating it with pink! That's adorable. <3

>>6946265
Australian winter isn't winter. Yeah I went with blush/beige pink and a more baby pink, since it looks like the lace is off-white to beige.

>>6946266
Can I ask where the jacket is from?
Thanks again!

>>6946268
Never mind, just found it oh hellolace.

>>6938054
middle dress is I Do Declare (read the thread)

the black one might be JeJ? Last one might me Moitie?

>>6944742
Maybe try pairing it with a dark navy blue?

Can I get some help with this? I can't figure out where to go from here with accessories and everything else.
I'd really like to use these 3 items together, but if you guys think the black purse looks too tacky I can leave it out.

>>6950417
Pink and black is cute, not sure if the bag motifs are quite so cute but I tried.
You would have better luck with a school sailor type thing if you have to match it with black, like black knee socks/blazer/satchel and pink headbow/hat.

>>6908099
Just bought this blouse for dream sky, but any other thoughts of colors to go with lavander? Something non pastel, since most of my wardrobe is nuetral and darker colors. I know Lav can go with some cool things, I just literally have never owned any lavender stuff until this blouse and the stripped dream sky socks to match. And the neck bow is detachable so it turns it into a more toned down standing collar blouse, though the sleeves have little star cut outs which may not work with the rest of my closet... but anyway, at least I can get some suggestions on color matches.

>>6950516
Navy, dark green, beige/cream or even a dusky pink. I love lav x navy, especially since you can get quite purple-toned shades of navy. The difficulty with dream sky is that it has lots of white on it as well, which can be contrasty with darker colours (hence why no black)

>>6944922
I'm not a fan of the outfit. There's no cohesion to it, really random blues...and just yeah. I sorta fixed it for you.

next batch come from a tumblr called Daily-random-frills, with some editing my me

Paraiso du un Unicorn baby doll jsk in pink

I really like baby-doll silhouette, i bought angel blouse (picture) to go with it. Is there other suggestion for the blouse? and is there a worn picture of this jsk?

>>6951913
That's horrible.

>>6908111
>Coordinate
>Only items of clothing are dress and shoes

>>6951906
The tights look really bad. Some lacey/textured off white ones would look better.

Would anyone have any coord suggestions for the clockwork aristokitty JSK in black (would post a pic but images have capped)? It's only my second dress ever, and I was never too good with fashion to begin with. The harlequin pattern in this just makes me completely clueless. I'm mostly stuck on socks/tights but will appreciate all the suggestions I can get. If it helps, there are minute amounts of red, pink, and sax in the print around the bottom.

>>6951913
>using something from f+f

wot?

>>6951901
why would you wear a corset with that skirt??

>>6951903
that jsk and blouse will clash till the end of time.

>>6951904
that blouse is see-through...

>>6952041
Do you have I or II?

>>6952063

Oh! Sorry, I didn't realize there were two different styles, I thought the black one was just like that. I believe I have I.

>>6952052
I suppose it's assumed to wear a skin coloured crop top underneath.

>>6952017
The bag, jewelry and parasol are in the border?

>>6952294
In lolita? yeah, no...