/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>7930815
Call me an ita, but this dress looks like such a clusterfuck.

>>7930815
who the hell is pengu and what is her dramu

>>7930829
i agree. the bow placement seems all over the place... maybe only baby should do the huge frill monsters for now, haha.

>>7930831
lol where that come from

>>7930837
just curious bc i seem to miss it when shit goes down with her

>>7930836
Baby has a secret magical way of making frill monsters look elegant that AP just lacks, and I can't quite figure out what it is that makes it work as opposed to this.

>>7930815

I think they're trying to update or repeat an old hit -- Princess in Love series from 2009, which apparently went over pretty well because lolitas liked that it had so many random bows all over the place. Someone went so far as to commission a F+F replica of it.

>>7930871
This would be so much prettier if it didn't have bows up the wazoo.

>>7930897

The bows are all removeable, so you could leave them all off, wear one or two at a time, or migrate them all to wherever you want.

Now that I think about it, that might have been part of the charm, too, you get a flock of bows that you can pick and choose from, or wear all at once like a bow harem.

By the way, the updated version in OP's post is already sold out in pink.

I'm thinking of ordering my first dress, and I'm not sure which size I should get. If my measurements are 89/74, should I get this in M (80-90/68-78) or L (88-98/78-88). It has shirring in the back. http://qutieland.com/product.php?id=1701

Thanks.

>>7930815
I'm baffled as to how the pink and red colorways are sold out when they're easily the most hideous, while the black and ivory are clearly the most acceptable.

>>7930815
I love it, but not for the price. Why is the jsk 44,064? The details arent nice enough to justify the extra 100 more than a normal release for me :(

>>7930904
Bigger, always go bigger.
You're supposed to be a few cm under since you have to consider the blouse/bra/etc. You also don't wanna look like an overstuffed sausage.

>>7930869
>>7930836
I think it's the silhouette? Baby usually keeps the poof minimal and the length slightly longer to keep the shape balanced. AP always looks so top-heavy and the fact that they always go for heavy fabrics (Baby usually uses tulle or chiffon or lace for their layering) makes it look so bulky and heavy.

>>7930922
Thanks.

Should I get an A-Line of Cupcake petti? Any recommendations for a beginner that's trying to not break the bank (Silly when getting into lolita, I know.) when I'm just starting out?

>>7930934
That dress is cupcake shaped; you'll need a cupcake petti.
Classical Puppets, Malco Modes, and Victoriangirldress are good brands to look at.

>>7930937
>>7930934
Maybe I'm crazy/blind but it looks pretty A-line to me.
Also if you're planning to order a lot of taobao things, ie a CP petti, a blouse, the dress, it will probably be cheaper to go through an SS

>>7930937
>>7930944
It's a very fluffy A-Line.

>>7930909

It's also very very ruffly and full of bows... I don't think "acceptable" is what the girls who bought them were going for.

AP's releases this year haven't been that great imo. I loved a lot of the prints but the cuts just threw me off.

>>7930944
It's cupcake but it looks like it hits the model higher than her natural waist, which makes it sit a little oddly (having a bigger bust myself, I'm no stranger to this).

>tfw waiting for your lolita-tips gift exchange partner

gosh darnit i want to make a cute package

>>7930956
Hmm I guess I can see it in some pictures.
Still, I like buying A-lines for beginners more since she can always pin up the top layers to make it cupcake shaped. More versatile.
Though I guess if she pretty much only likes cupcake shaped dress than yeah, she should get a cupcake petti.

>>7930949
>>7930944
>>7930956
>>7930961
>tfw this wasn't the simple answer i expected
cryinglolita.jpg

So, it's a cupcake, then?

There isn't a hair thread so I thought I'd ask here.
My hair is just barely not shoulder-length, I'm going to a picnic meet soon and I don't know what to do with it. I'm going to buy a plain headbow because my whole coord is really casual and last minute.
I don't know what I should do with my hair though, any suggestions. Whenever I try to curl it with a curling iron, the curls die despite hairspray.

>>7930964
The dress itself will fit both a cupcake shape and an A-line petticoat - it's gathered at the waist, so it has the skirt volume to support a cupcake shape petticoat. It looks like the models are wearing either A-line petticoats or cupcake petticoats slightly lower on the waist, hence the confusion upthread.
In terms of budget and what to get, if you don't want to break the bank victoriangirldress petticoats are still cheaper than Classical Puppets and Malco Modes, unless you can find a good deal second hand. They are soft A-line petticoats, get the XL or XXL size (Ignore the age ranges/waist size, either of them will stretch to something like 40" hip without problems as long as the buttonhole elastic is removed, the waist size is just a guideline and the major difference between them is length)

>>7930972
Have you tried rag-curls? Putting them in wet hair and sleeping on them usually works. Other than that I have no clue.

>>7930972
hmm, ringlets? those curls are pretty tight and might not fall apart.
high buns are always cute too.
maybe 2 little buns? are you sweet or classic?

>>7930979
I did once, but then my boyfriend made me mess them up and I never tried again. Don't know why I didn't think to do this again, thanks anon. I'll put them in tonight to see if it works.
>>7930982
I'm sweet, I'll be wearing an ETC dress, it's kind of a maroon color. I don't know if my hair is long enough for two buns? I'll try right now.

>>7930982
>>7930985
So... while I was able to do it, they were the two tiniest, saddest buns in the world.
If the rag curls don't work out I guess I'll just try to find a suitable hat leave my hair straight.

>>7930991
aw, well, that sucks, sending good vibes your way for the rag curls to work! good luck!

>>7930996
Thank you anon

>wow this is my only happy reaction image...

Is it typical for closet child to have a huge discrepancy between the actual shipping costs and the costs they charged you?
I just got a letter from the customs office and they included a picture of the package and even a bill from closet child and both say that shipping was 3700 yen. I paid 5400 yen, though, and even though I can understand that they round the price up, I think it's a pretty big markup..? Of course it's not that much money, but I'm still a bit pissed, especially as you have to pay customs on top of the price+shipping...

>>7931055
I think they have their own rates posted on their site which are different from the official ones. They probably factored in paypal and packaging fees.

So what are lace monsters and what do they look like?

>>7930991
Do they make tiny pigtails? Even if the rag curls don't work out perfectly, curly teeny pigtails are cute! Also, remember to roll your rag curls like you would put curlers in, not every which way

>>7931077
A lot of really low quality lace. Literally google "lace monster lolita"
>>7931083
The pigtails don't look right and I feel like that's leaning more towards the wrong kind of lolita anyway.
And yeah thank you for the tip!

>>7930919
Agree with this. The JSK is nice, but I feel like it's kinda pricey.
I do like all the colorways though, even the red a little. It's not a good dress for daily wear or a casual meetups, but maybe high tea.

>>7930985
Get a nice boater hat and straighten your hair or put it into two braids!

>>7930900

Someone make a manga where a girl buys that dress and suddenly all the bows turn into beautiful bishounen who cater for all her lolita needs.

>>7930900
migrating bows makes me think of the bows on everyones dresses flying south for winter. I think I need sleep

>>7931227
>>7931269
my sides.

the new aatp print is so blurry. i love the concept but i wish they'd have made the images crisper (watch me regret when people get their dresses though)

>>7931269
>>7931291

>>7931410
Bless your heart, anon.

>>7931410
be free, my children, be free

>>7931339
I want to love it but I really don't like the background pattern. It looks really muddy in the photos. But these kinds of pieces are known to be so much better irl.....

>>7931339
Same, I'm reluctant to reserve it but I'm afraid I'll regret it if I don't. I need that Norse goodness.

I have no idea on where to ask for this, so imma just post it here.
/r/ing the lolita fashion porn video, the one that was posted on btb some time ago, the girl had a red btssb dress, or at least the btb link or something...
Please and thank you
inb4 i bet you ain't even lolita you creepy fuckass gtfo of muh egl

i photoshopped voldie bald but she didnt have submissions open on her tumblr so voldie i hope u see this
BALDIE FOR VOLDIE!!!

>>7931499
I'm reserving it in both the jsk and the op. I like that it's slightly blurry. I think crisper edges work better for more graphic sweet prints, but soft edges look nice for more "artsy" prints.

>>7931602
I don't keep up with any of the trip dram but really? Do you seriously not have something better to do?
>>7930957
I'd really love to send trade cute lolita Christmas cards out with someone, not presents, but then I don't really want to feel obligated to keep the contact going. I love people, I just know I'm terrible at replying to stuff and I don't want to let anyone down after the initial card swap.

>>7931602
she's probably still cuter than you, anon.

I asked in the last thread about ordering an item from Angelic Pretty marked "otoriyose"/"order your stock" in grey and was told that option doesn't work for international buyers. I tried both the USA Angelic Pretty site and Tenso's buying service, and neither were able to help.

Does anyone have any other ideas?

>>7931711

chibi tenshi or Tokyo Pirates could probably walk into the store and have the staff there find it for you. Their services don't exactly come cheap though. You might want to try another shopping service than Tenso (eg- fromjapan, japonica, noppin) and see if it's only Tenso that can't do it.

>>7931717
Thanks! I'll give those a try.

>>7931711
You'd need a shopping service that can do COD payment, as that's the only way to pay for those items. It has an extra fee tacked on, as well, just fyi.
Likely the only ones who will be able to do it are individual shopping services, like chibi tenshi.

>>7931691
>>7931655
i dont hate voldie i just thought it would be funny

Out of curiosity, what's it called when dresses have historical-like prints on them? Though it's not the best example, I'm looking for something like pic-related,

I see it a lot in lolita style and I'm looking to get some more casual dresses in a similar fashion, but I'm having trouble looking for them. Does this style have a particular name? Any help would be appreciated.

I'm looking for this beauty and wondering where I can get one. I cant' seem to find it anywhere.

I want to buy this so bad. I know it's going to be dumb because the neckline is messed up. But i want to buy it so bad. I missed MM's last rerelease of the Apollonia OP. I feel desperate.
Someone talk me out of this.

>>7931717
>>7931759
TBH I'd avoid Tokyo Pirates. Her commission is really, really expensive and she is one of the worst SS I have ever used. I used her 4 times and each time she was really slow to reply to me (sometimes it made me miss out on items I wanted) and she packaged things so poorly for shipping (causing one of my items to get damaged in one shipment).

>>7931847
dropped pic god damn

UMMMMMMMM. Look at the bid history. I wonder if the buyer is going to flake.
http://www.lacemarket.us/baby-the-stars-shine-bright-princess-cornelia-op-headbow-2/

>>7931997
Wow... That's so godamned high I don't even.

wow. who can afford to spend that much on a dress? is it even worth that much?

>>7932028
>>7932049

The original release was close to $900 even without shipping, though, and since it's preorder-only, it's even rarer than Elizabeth or Gloria, both of which hit $800 frequently, and this seller even includes worldwie shipping (doubt it's EMS though. buyer would probably have to pay extra for that). Plus btssb hasn't done one of their fancy OTT ruffle monsters in a while. So I could see how someone who got into the fashion just this year might want to buy one at a $100-$200 "discount".

>>7932083
What discount are you talking about? The dress sold for more than $6000.

>>7931997
the buyer is probably not going to flake. I wish she will though, so I can get it. I'm hitting myself for not getting it while the BIN was only 1k.

>>7932093

Oops, my bad. I didn't realise lm auto-logged me out for some reason, so the price I saw was $750, and I was wondering why everyone has their panties in a twist over that.

Okay. Now I agree with you. It's a weirdly high price for that dress even if it's a super rare limited dress. Buyer has a lot of good feedback, though, so I don't see her flaking on one sale. Maybe she typed in the wrong number?

Could anyone here share their favorite (preferably non-Taobao) shops for tights? I know of Verum and Ophanim, but I'm looking for other places to stalk too.

>>7932170
The last time the dress was seen or heard of was on yahoo auctions for a shit ton (equivalent of 10k USD?) So this is actually a pretty good deal.
It's the Chinese girls fighting for it, it's super rare and valuable. The girl who won it is a friend of a friend so at least I can admire it from a far.

>>7932083
Nah the seller even includes EMS

>>7932171
Alice-books stock some sakizo, try Lorina Liddell for convenience, neverneverland catalogue have some sailor themed ones, eine lilie, abilletage.. I like the new sailormoon themed tights by Cordelia tights too.

>>7931227
Dsp will see this and steal and and make a ouiji twist on it and try to claim originality. So dw it'll happen.

>>7931997
That's the highest I've ever seen a dress go for, holy fucking shit.

>>7932198
Who's dsp?

>>7931810
I'm kind of worried about you, anon.

>>7931848
Who would you recommend then for shopping Tokyo stores?

>>7932410
>>7932169
>http://www.lacemarket.us/baby-the-stars-shine-bright-princess-cornelia-op-headbow-2/
dress is back up at 750 as the buyer apparently wanted a payment plan

>>7932433
Jokes on you baka

>>7932433
Where? I don't see it.
But honestly though, who has 6000 spare dollars to spend on a dress? Not many people, I'd imagine.

As a guy how do I know if me for the dresses are a fetish?

I'm not really into wearing them. I think they are beautiful and the girls who wear them also look beautiful. But sometimes the dress wears the girl.

As a guy how do I know if my love for lolita is a fetish?

I'm not really into wearing the dresses. I think they are beautiful and the girls who wear them are also beautiful. But sometimes the dress wears the girl.

>>7932433

When you go to her profile, she only has a kc listed.

Do we know if there is going to be an Otome no Sewing volume 6?

>>7932529
is your name melissa?

>>7932552

http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E4%B9%99%E5%A5%B3%E3%81%AE%E3%82%BD%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0BOOK-6-%E3%83%AC%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%96%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA/dp/4834738965/

Available for preorder

>>7932529
One thing is for sure; you're an attentionwhore.

>>7932571
Aw yissssss thank you. I'm assuming it will be available for purchase in various places after 2014/11/18?

>>7931562
pls respond

>>7932624
Why do you want to see some shitty Japanese Lolita porn

I accidentally bought a corduroy JSK.
Fuck me.

>>7932552

Yeah I saw it a while ago it will be released on the 18th this month. Last time I ordered (ONS 5) from cdjapan, which is easier than ordering off amazon jp tbh.
If you want to order more than 1 magazine/mook I also recommend yesasia as 2 mooks = usually free shipping.

>>7932642

Kek. There are acutally quite few nice ones, mostly in pretty florals.
Do you have a picture? I'm curious.

>>7932581
yesasia will sell it. But honestly, just buy it on amazon if you have a credit card, they ship internationally.
I've already preordered mine, I could post a pattern list once I get it if anyone is interested?

>>7932657
are the patterns ever any good in otome no sewing? ive had a few of the GLBs but the patterns just seemed basic

>>7932644
The pink JSK is what I bought, but the pics to the right were taken from Lolibrary.
I'm pretty pissed because I found the Lolibrary listing prior to bidding, but I didn't click that they were the same dress because the auction said the JSK was cotton, and the Lolibrary listing only listed the pink colorway under the 'other notes' section.

>>7932676
It's pretty, anon. Can you work with it? I know it's a hassle, but seems like it would sell alright if it really doesn't suit you

>>7932636
I found an article about lolita fashion on a porn magazine and shoed it to my comm for shits and laughs and I said I recalled a lolita porn thing that was posted on btb (Of course I didn't saved it so now I can't find it) and they wanna see it and who am I to neglect that to them innocent souls

>>7932685
shoed, that's precious
Showed*

>>7932643
>yesasia
>2 mooks = usually free shipping
That's what I'm doing, yeah. I waited to buy vol 5 for this reason.

>>7932657
I don't have a credit card.
The pattern list sounds great, though! Please do.

>>7932661
Many of them are pretty basic but that works for me. I'm useless with drafting my own patterns and used to alter mainstream patterns, which definitely has its limits. I especially like having a variety of truly lolita-appropriate blouse patterns.

>>7932676
Corduroy is just a type of textile that can be made from various fibres, including cotton. I think the dress is super cute and I'm sure you'll be able to sell it if you don't like it when it arrives.

>>7932681
>>7932688

I guess I was really set on adding a plain cotton piece to my wardrobe.
I'll try my best to make it work, but I keep having all these flashbacks to terrible corduroy clothing from my childhood ahah

But like you said, it shouldn't be too hard to sell if it doesn't work out.

>>7932685
>>7932687
Check btb secrets post #112 march 8th 2014 picture number 43.

>>7932676

It's very pretty. Corduroy will be nice for winter as well. I don't know what you paid for it, but I'm guessing it wasn't that much?

>>7932661

Yeah, they are really nice. I'm currently working on scanning vol 2 to 5 (and soon 6) and uploading them to tumblr.
You can download the first Otome no Sewing issue if you like, I uploaded it here: http://heavenlaidintears.tumblr.com/

>>7932661

Compared to GLB? Yes, it's better, although your mileage may vary.

GLB pattern is done by the brands, sometimes they're great and awesomely detailed (eg IW patterns), some of it is somewhat hotglue-ishly random (eg the accessories), and once BTSSB had a print skirt pattern that of course, was just a basic rectangle skirt (lol).

Nothing in ONS was ever as detailed as any pattern IW was involved in, but they do some decent dresses, jsks, (simple) blouses, hair accessories, coats, cutsews, chiffon dresses, fur coats with pom pom buttons, purses, some kind of bunny soft toy purse, and so on.

The instructions (other than being in Japanese) can be a bit thin, there wasn't a lot of extra info on chiffon or fur even though those are tricky fabric. Their petticoats are all hard tulle except for the chiffon petticoat which is more like an underskirt, not a petti. Every single blouse has been really basic, at least whichever volume you pick up will be easy to sew. There are instructions are the back for adding width or length to the dresses, no instructions on full bust adjustment, though.

If you can read Japanese there's a lot of info on where to buy certain things, and some of the accessories can be bought as kits from certain shops, the fabric is also sourced, the first few books had some really nice border prints and I'm hoping the sixth book does too (the fifth had rather meh fabric, imho). And if you actually lived in Japan I think they did a giveaway of the sample clothes from the book in book 5 or something.

>>7932696
thanks anon

In theory, could pastel greens (not mint) ever work in sweet?

>>7932794
lol wtf are those legs doing

>>7932710

You're doing gods work anon.

I do have 2 and 3 and I'm planning on getting the rest but my search for 1 has been unsuccessful so far. At least I can download it while continuing my search.

>>7932794
Thigh gap going all the way to the moon

>7932695
I've seen MM corduroy pieces in person before, they are NOTHING like those thick-ribbed pants from your childhood. It tends to be a rather soft, lightweight fabric with a very thin, fine surface texture from the ribbing. I hope it works out for you, the color is lovely!

>>7932809
>>7932820

Sorry anons, I was just trying to get the picture done quickly. There are many more problems with the picture than just the legs

>>7932837
There are, but the legs are the most hilarious. They just come out of nowhere, there is no way they're attached to a pelvis.

>>7932794

Meta have a green JSK up at the minute, although it is gingham.

>>7932661
I find it a lot better and more varied than the GLB patterns. The sizing is pretty limited though, so unless you're a slim asian, you'll need to know how to alter patterns.
Of course, there's only so many ways to do a JSK, but there was something worthwhile in every issue, imo.

>>7932676
It's very pretty! Seems like a nice winter dress.

>>7932853

Thank you for the recommendation!

>>7932819

Haha thanks anon!
Have you looked on amazon jp (second hand if not new)? I got my first 3 from there with the help of an SS.
Also got a bunch of gosu rori mooks from there I couldn't find anywhere else and completed my collection.

So I think Bodyline is on the fritz...

>>7932987
It seems Mr. Yan doesn't want to have any children.

>>7930972
You can always just wear it straight and put a single small braid on the side

I'm thinking of selling some pieces in my wardrobe, but I'm not really sure how to start.

what method do you use to chose which pieces will stay and which pieces will go?

>>7932987
Which one is this?

Found this while browsing sales. Girl no.

>>7933042
One way that works but takes time is switching all your hangers so they are backwards, and then setting a reasonable time limit (six months or something depending on how frequently you wear Lolita). When you wear something, hang it back up normally, and at the end if the time, sell the unworn "backwards" ones. Obviously use your best judgement here since you may have seasonal dresses, but it can be a good starting point.

Does anyone know which dress this is?

>>7933046
It's everything on bodyline, seems like the website was hacked.

>>7933042
I'm clearing out a large chunk of my wardrobe now because I'm moving into a house and need money for furniture and other house-related things. I basically narrowed it down to these factors:
- How well something fits or looks on me. If I'm the slightest bit unhappy with it, it goes.
- How well and how many coordinates can I put together with it? If I still need to buy pieces to put together a halfway decent coord, it goes.
- How readily available is the item? If it's something I like but can part with, and eventually rebuy again further down the road the the same cost, it goes as well.
- From there, favorites. What don't I want to part with? The rest goes.

Basically I cut down 30 main pieces to about 7. I kept the things that were really special, difficult to come by, and things that I don't have the heart to part with.

>>7933068
it looks like IW

>>7933074
>I cut down 30 main pieces to about 7
Anon, that's ruthless, I don't think I could do that. But basically, this is the best way to clean out your wardrobe. I do it regularly with my normalfag closet.

>>7932966

Thanks for the tip anon, I'll definitely go have a look on amazon japan. I still have some gosuroris laying around, god knows how my 14 year old self managed to find them in my country but I loved those things. Also want to complete that set because of muh nostalgia

>>7932676
That's actually really cute anon, I love the colour.

>>7931602
bless you anon. Is this in relation to me shaving my head for cosplay or just because you felt like it?

How do you guys get over the jealousy of other lolitas in your comm?

My local community is rather large but there's the "it" crowd. They have huge wardrobes and are some of the best dressed lolitas. I befriended one of them and I was so excited to open the door to be a part of their group but now that I have a better idea of who they are and what pieces they actually own, I can't help but think awful thoughts or hope they end up on btb... Really fucking immature, I know.

The girls are fun, sweet, buy a ton of dresses and get gifts from their friends and loved ones. There's nothing wrong with them, and I want to keep being a part of the group, but I feel like one day my jealousy is going to snap and I'm going to write terrible secrets or something. I can barely afford ONE lolita a month, yet they're buying 4-5 main pieces or talking about their latest purchases and sharing coordinate ideas all the time.

Ugh sorry for turning this into a mini blog rant. I'm excited but so bitter at the same time.

Lolita brands need to make more socks.
because some fuck always buys them up not intending to wear them with a set, and then you have someone who has a full set minus the socks

>>7931848
Really? I've had only good experiences with her, meanwhile my one experience with tenshi was kinda mediocre. I don't know about this new friend she has running her online SS though, I'm reluctant to trust someone's friend in a business deal just because they vouch for them...

>>7931843
The skirt is Excentrique, can't help you with the blouse.

>>7931839
Usually just referred to as painting dresses.

>>7933461
Are they actually rude or are you just jealous that they get more burando than you? I know some people in my comm think I keep getting new shit but that's because in each coord I only wear one new item so it looks like I'm slowly building my wardrobe when reality is I haven't bought anything in months!

>>7933469
Yes they do, socks are great. I only have one set that has matching socks and I never wear the socks with the set because it's more interesting the other way.

>>7932708
>>7932876

I live in Australia, so we don't really have winter here. It was about $90 before fees, so I'll defs be able to get my money back.

>>7932825
That's good to know!
Most people in my comm buy from the big 3 brands (IW, AP, Btssb) so I've never seen any VM in person, and I only recently got my hands on some MM.

Does anyone associate a specific smell with lolita? Today I found this old deodorant of mine and used it, and memories of my early lolita days came flooding back. It used to be so much more magical for me when I got dresses, I miss it. I miss wearing lolita as a kind of everyday thing. I really need to get some simple machine washable pieces so I can wear it more often again!

Unicorn print names! I'm spacing out and I'm trying to help a friend.

>>7933586
Are you up north or something? I froze when I visited Melbourne during winter. (but I'm from CA, so, not known for cold resist)

>>7933735
The new Haenuli print.

http://haenulishop.livejournal.com/13844.html

Reservations are over, but yeah. Gorgeous OP and JSK. I love me some Haenuli.

Is there a way I can make replicas of those boots? I really love them but I cant wear heels this high and don't wear leather. I want to make them with a different, shorter heel style, but still tongueless with a ribbon up the front. Should I just find a pair of cute boots with the right style of heel and then cut the tongue out of them or something? Or should I talk to secret shop and see if they can make this style of shoe that I want?

>>7932794
Theoretically yes, but you'll probably need to sew or dye a lot of pieces because it's an uncommon colour. But as long as it's tasteful, should be sweet.

>>7933469
Then I guess it'll piss you off that I always buy a main piece, and never any headwear or socks. So there are always those lonely socks and headwear missing their dress.

Newbie with a secondhand question: Is it a bad idea to buy from a Japanese auction that only has one stock photo up and no proof photos? Or am I being overly cautious? I just found a dress I've been eyeing since I first started getting into lolita, and there isn't time to try to ask the Japanese seller for proof (and idk if that even works).

>>7933869
In my personal experience I've done this a couple of times on mbok without any issue - no missing pieces or damage. However, given the amount of complaints I've seen about mbok sellers missing things like detachable bows and such it sounds like it's a bit of a crapshoot.

>>7933869
I should add that the seller has a 98.6% approval rating, but the dress condition is "used" with no elaboration in the details.

>>7933470
I have an order with her/her friend now, and the friend seems nice enough. There were some issues because the friend had a separate email but then they combined to the original tokyopirates email and emails sent to the friend one weren't being redirected. The friend is fairly prompt with replies and invoices, but that's all I know so far.

>>7933746
My state is a bit hotter than Melb, but thankfully it's nowhere near as hot as up north.

>>7933863
That's so sad.

How frowned upon is it to alter brand dresses? Even if it's reversible? I only ever seem to find some of my favorite dresses in the wrong "colorway", but the only difference is the underskirt being a color I dislike while the rest remains the same, and I'm considering getting one of these the next time it pops up and just stitching in an underskirt in the color I like over it instead of waiting around for the other dress to pop up. Thoughts?

>>7934010
Do what you want, once you own it, it's your dress. If it is a super highly sought after dress then some people will probably get pissed. It will effect resale value but if you intend on wearing it a lot who cares.

>>7934010
People only care if you're fat

>>7933469
>mfw I do this
kek

>>7933735
homomagic the unicornn

>>7933804

An Tai Na makes custom shoes

http://shop35767391.tw.taobao.com/?_lang=zh_CN:TB-GBK

>>7933735

Why don't you go through lolibrary :

http://www.lolibrary.org/taxonomy/term/242

This is everything tagged with unicorn, even if it's a small tiny one somewhere in the print, you can also do a search for the word "unicorn" but you'll probably miss a couple of prints that way.

Is there anything my fellow /cgl/ulls would like to see more of in shops?
I was thinking of making/replicating popular items like Nameless Poem that I know would sell, but I want to KNOW I'm making good-quality items that won't scorn the lolita name.

>>7934077
>replica
>replica of an indie brand

>>7934077
Nameless Poem literally just got rereleased and is $80... why would you make a replica of an indie brand, that's just downright rude. Fuck off replica-bitch

>>7934088
>>7934099
This.. It's $80, get the fuck out of this fashion if you can't afford to support an indie brand for such a insanely cheap price.

>>7934060
I was already scrolling through that earlier, thank you though.

>>7934077
Don't replicate them, make items that are similar but with your own unique design.

>>7934088
>>7934099
>>7934106
It's not illegal to make design replicas. Quit being so bitchy. I'd buy one without the embroider on the botttom, op >>7934077

>>7934129
Nobody said anything about it being illegal, it's just a really shitty thing to do to an indie brand and pretty pointless considering the low price and rerelease of the original. Ista Mori made a version without the embroidery too, you know.

>>7934133
I just find it a little ridiculous that people think the concept of a nun dress is like so unique. And I hardly think people will stop buying the original dresses from Ista Mori just because 1 person starts making a dress that looks just like one of theirs. It's a bit ridiculous.

>>7934129
Also it's not illegal just in extremely poor taste and a d bag move.

There is a version of this dress that doesn't have the embroidery though if I am not mistaken.

>>7934150
I don't see what the big deal is. Ista Mori isn't losing any money, it's hardly an original idea, and you are fooling yourself if you don't think there are girls out there right now getting copies of that dress commissioned from somewhere. Someone in another thread was talking about doing that, actually, and no one jumped down her throat

>>7934164
Wow. If you know of commissioners who can do a solid job of replicating a dress like that for under $80 for materials and labor please post them.

>>7934144
You're being really near-sighted and immature, anon.
Replica-fag wasn't talking about making general nun-themed dresses, she was talking about making exact duplicates of the ones from Ista Mori (which I doubt she could accomplish anyway, considering the construction and materials of Nameless Poem are fantastic). For an indie brand, you only have to deflect a small amount of their business in order to harm them...and Ista Mori is an all around awesome brand that is really great to their customers and they're the ones who deserve the money from their hard work, not some no-name anon who is too lazy to come up with their own designs. If replica-fag thinks her sewing skills are anywhere near the calibur of Ista Mori's pieces, she'd do much more business by coming up with her own pieces instead of riding another brand's coat-tails.

>>7934144
I just find it a little ridiculous that you're trying to justify the idea of someone blatantly and intentionally ripping off a design from a small indie brand.

It's not so much about the concept/theme of the dress being off-limits to everyone else. It's not so much about stealing business. It's not about the legalities of it.

It's simply about purposefully replicating* someone else's popular design to make money off it. (*that is the word >>7934077 used, note they didn't say anything along the lines of 'taking inspiration from' or simply 'doing xyz theme,' which may be more acceptable).

That poster certainly wouldn't be the first to do so, but it doesn't make it any less shitty. But sure, someone out there will buy it and won't care, like you.

>>7934184
If you can demonstrate Ista Mori will be in financial peril because of a replica that would be cool, but otherwise I don't believe your claim, sorry.

I just don't see this as the huge deal you are making it out to be, so we can agree to disagree

>>7934192
So I guess you disagree with the other anon since it's not about stealing business or legalities, for you. For you it's an ethics problem. However, I don't see this situation as being objectively ethical or unethical, so I don't think we'll ever come to an agreement, either.

Has anyone used Woody's lolita as their SS? I cant find any reviews and im weary because storenvy doesnt have feedback

>>7934077
>Is there anything my fellow /cgl/ulls would like to see more of in shops?
Something fresh with impeccable craftsmanship! Too vague? No, just broad! If you're serious about it and take some time and effort to be creative, the sky is the limit. You could nonchalantly post your idea(s) here on /cgl/ somewhere and see how seagulls react so you have an idea of how well the concept would be received.

You don't have to replicate the trendy, flavor-of-the-month design. I know a replica seems like a safe bet but something one of a kind is infinitely better.

>>7934202
Lol enjoy having an even shittier customer base than Oo Jia. Hope you love the idea of nothing but fatties and uggos wearing your shit while the rest of the community laughs at you.

>>7934202
Cant you just come up with a nun dress of your own design, anon? They aren't so unique but since you said you wanted to make an exact replica it is really rude. Theres no point in replicating something that isn't accessible - brand replicas wouldnt go anywhere if they cost more than the original dress. Nameless poem is cheap and nobody would be interested in buying some shoddy replica of it while it is being sold at a good price by the original and reputable brand.

>>7934233
I think you realllllly underestimate how many cheap itas exist

>>7934106
Oh shit I'm out of the loop. I just looked it up on taobao, is the reservation period over? It's not available at the moment. It's more than double the price on Storenvy.

>>7934239
I think you realllllly overestimate how many of them would actually buy from you now that the original has gotten so much exposure/has become much more readily accessible.
By the time you have any stock to sell, there will be a new flavor of the month that people will be scrambling for and you're going to look like an ass trying to offload your shoddy knockoffs when nobody gives a shit anymore.

>>7934239
I fucking dare you to make a dress of that quality for $80. Your time must not be of value to you.

>>7932422
Sadly I don't know, because rosaire, devon, and yunni/sweet like candy/Mikarin should all be avoided due to scamming. If the Tokyo stores you want are in other parts of japan, try chibi tenshi or mirukuma?

>>7932422
I heard good things about Tokyo Pirates, but I haven't personally had to use them yet.

>>7934258
>>7934248
I'm not that anon i'm just saying

>>7930815
Does anyone have any experience with BTSSB wallets? They're all faux leather goods, correct? I've been eyeing the ones in the NYC online store, pic related. Just wanted to know if they're pretty decent quality for the price.

>>7934164
There's a difference between getting a dress commissioned as a one off and making and selling replicas.

Also, what >>7934175
said. Case in point, I'm getting a dress commissioned that is almost a VM replica and it'll cost me $300 in good quality materials and custom fit.

>>7931855
If you've ever owned actual MM you'll regret that. I've owned F+F, eBay and multiple taobao replicas including the kidsyoyo Ekaterina and none of them are anywhere near as nice as the actual thing, the kidsyoyo one came the closest though

>>7934202
Wow, you're not just a cunt but a cunt with zero imagination. What a winner.

>>7931847
Why do you want to have it so badly? It is not worth getting a shitty replica of something you truly love. Substitute it with real MM until you can find the exact piece. Are you just looking to have a red MM dress? There is a RoteRose op up on TokyoAlice, if you want that cut, there are two of them up on fururun.

>>7933068
http://lolibrary.org/apparel/
round-collar-line-op

>>7934433
Not sure about BtSSB, but I have an IW passcase that has held up surprisingly well to four years of daily use and a lot of getting tossed about.

Love the print, hate the cuts, but mostly very confused about why the salopette has bunny ears.

>>7934790
I love that JSK with all the fur (?) on it, wow.

>>7934787
I have an IW long wallet about the same age, and the fabric has gotten a little dirty after four years of being in my purse, but it's still holding up perfectly well and I use it daily.

>>7934790
Maybe a throwback to Marshmallow Bunny?

This print might be all too much for me. It's a cute idea but it just ends up looking like all the other carnival prints. Also that pompom hem.

>>7934790
Can't even see the print properly on most of the colorways.

>>7934803
Same here.
Not cute enough to buy for me though.

>>7934790
oh no i love the fluffy cut! I wonder if they would release a matching capelet? Also that feel when legs too long for their tights :'(

>>7934803
There's a similar pattern for that in otome-no-sewing

>>7934790
I wish that loyal rosette had a fake fur trim like this series.

>>7934837
It would be a bitch to wash but anything would be better than that random fur print trim they decided to stick on.

What's a shopping service that will go to closet child in harajuku? Mirukuma is iresponding really slowly

>>7934787
>>7934812

Thanks y'all! I imagine that the quality is pretty similar between the brands. My faux leather AP purse has held up really well for awhile.

>>7934790
I pretty much only like the high waist JSK and the tights (they're kind of tacky and I kind of find it endearing?)

>>7934790
Cute print, kind of like the salo, probably won't purchase.

>>7934790
Wow... more ponies that look exactly the same... woo.
I wish they had put bunnies or polar bears, or anything more wintery in the globes. Especially since the salopette has bunny ears.
I fucking hate horses

>>7934790
Love the fuzziness, pearls and pompom trim, hate the everything else. I wish there was a gothic print with all of the fuzzy, but I guess pompoms aren't very goth.

>>7934790
>DAT FUR TRIM ON THE JSK
Tapdancing Manas that's freaking adorable, and I love seeing that on a winter themed dress.

I'd probably get the sax but I'm curious about the accessories. IMO the accessories would make or break this series for me, I'd want a matching caplet and a head accessory choice that's not that weird headbow...

I'm a bit disappointed with the navy and pink, those colors look tacky with this print.

How does one become well-liked and popular within their comm without having to constantly buy new pieces?

>>7935193
By being friendly and socially appropriate, and not being an arsehole or dramallama.

>>7935193
Be awesome, coordinate well with what you have, mix up your few main pieces with interesting accessories. If the comm isn't a bunch of cunts they will care more about your personality and coordination skills than the size of your wardrobe.

>>7934826
Same. Honestly I think I'd like it a lot better without the border print - it blends into everything else too much

>>7934790
I'm in love with this print, I was a big fan of the btssb print which was similar. Hopefully I'll end up with both

>>7934790
Can anyone confirm if this is being released online? On the website it says they're releasing it in two stores for "pre-release decision" but people are talking about it being in store only

>>7933469
Lol I do both all the time- buy just the socks/accessories I like from a series, and usually don't buy the socks/headbow/whatever that match the main piece. Do many people really buy full sets every release they buy...?

>>7934837
Same, I loved the fur border print. Actual faux fur woulda been even better.

>>7934844
Have you never seen a stereotypical royal cape with ermine trim?

>>7933469
If I see a pair of socks that I like, I will buy them if they match another dress I have.
Sorry, anon. Always buying the full set is boring.

>>7935193
Having a nice wardrobe and good co-ordinates really does get you more friends, mostly because people will come up to you and compliment you. If you're really good though, a lot of people will be intimidated, so either way you have to smile at everyone and be friendly, and go up to people you've never met before. It's all about initiating it yourself and being sweet, and then adding people on social media after and keeping in touch,

Lacemarket Question:

As a seller, you can you refuse to sell to a buyer due to a lack of feedback? (Of course you can, but would Lacemarket allow a buyer to leave negative feedback due to this?) I contacted LM on Facebook but I've yet to hear back from them. so I'm wondering if anyone else has asked them.

Up!

>>7935573
Thanks for the advice! Different anon but this applies to me. It's the social media stuff I suck at.

>>7934790
god DAMN i hope i have enough money for this. loving that pink colorway.

>>7930815
Maybe I'm just late to the game and I'm the last person to see this shit but...what the fuck is this? That's two and half month's pay for me. For a dress and a couple of accessories.
I mean, people can spend their money on whatever they please, but that's kind of absurd.

>>7936405
We kinda discussed this in the last thread, but apparently, it's rare and there were very few made, as well as being like $900 to begin with.

Still crazy though, I know 6000 dollars for a dress is far from unusual, but that kind of fashion is a whole different beast.

>>7936413
Someone on my FB feed claims to know the buyer and they're not sure how she's going to get the funds for the dress, apparently. So that's uh, interesting...

>>7936432
Not surprising, most people don't have 6k to spend on a dress lying around. She did say no payment plans, I wonder how that's going to work out.

>>7936432
I hope she backs out. She leaves so many people negative feedback for backing out of deals.

>>7936405
>$6k for that ugly ass dress

Wow. Okay.

Hmm. I agreed to sell something for $300 shipped, however the buyer never inquired about shipping info. Looking at it now, there's a 40 dollar difference between fast shipping and 5 week shipping with nothing in between. I'm kinda torn on which shipping method to use??

>>7936462
Why don't you ask? I give my buyer options all the time and they don't seem to mind. Some pick the more expensive tracking and others pick the cheapest one

>>7936462
If it's free do the cheapest or meet them inbetween if they want the $40 option

>>7936469
>>7936472
To clarify, I'm paying for shipping, so the extra $40 comes from my wallet, not the buyers. Of course if I ask them, they'll opt for the more expensive shipping, because it doesn't cost them anything.

>>7936474
In that case just do the cheapest shipping method

>>7936462
>>7936474

Tell them shipping will take 5 weeks, if they want the faster shipping ask them to pay the extra $40.

Remember to get tracking so it'll at least be harder for your buyers to do a claim in week 4 when they start to get antsy. If you can snap a pic of the receipt or address, that's prudent as well, to show you didn't write the wrong address or something.

>>7936462

I'd suggest what >>7936504 said. I always assume that included shipping is the lowest price/slowest speed. So give them the option and say that you'll send with tracking, it'll take five weeks, but if they pay you can send it by a better method. If you feel like a dick for that, split the difference and maybe only charge them 20-30 dollars for the more expensive shipping.

>>7934834
Which edition?

>>7934790
I hate that I like this.

>>7936573
Volume 4.

>>7934106
>>7934099
Where can you get it for $80? It's $175 on StoreEnvy

Celestial was accidentally posted early on twitter.

>>7936754

Their taobao shop. Think you might have missed the order period though.

>>7936755
Oh god, this had so much potential. What the hell is that blank layer on the JSK?

http://i.ysi.bz/Assets/25/947/jy-shoes-lace-up-wedge-long-boots-L_p0032594725.jpg

Would these boots be okay in a lolita coord? I'm worried their too clunky looking and what to hear the gulls opinions.

>>7936755

I'm very split on whether I like it or not. The detailing is gorgeous, but overall the feeling is slightly lacking...

>>7936755
>Celestial
Not Celestial Dreamy Fancy Dolly? Not Celestial Melty Melody Party Miracle? I don't know you anymore, AP.

>>7936777
pic related

Gulls, I need advice. I'm sending an international package from the US to the UK, and the buyer has requested a service that doesn't require a signature. Will Priority Mail International work?

>>7936777
>>7936795
TBH I think they're too clunky. They might work in an oldschool shiro coord if you know what you're doing, but for more modern lolita I don't think it will work.

>>7936801
With Moitie Silent Moon?

I like them more than the current boot styles that are on bodyline, they all look really small, I like bigger shoes. Guess I'll stick with tea parties and avoid boots then.

>>7936755
Holy fuck calm down ap. Weer don't needa new print every other day, holy shit

>>7936841
With that said, I wonder if they're going to release a velveteen print soon. .

>>7936755
AP needs to calm the fuck down with these releases, holy shit.
I like the socks, the print and the cuts, not so much.

>>7936755
Love the print, but the cuts are not really my thing...

>>7936755
The print is beautiful but the cuts are so... nah...

>>7936843
mmm, hope so

I'm thinking of making some jewelry to sell online, mostly I've thought of stuff to go with sweet coordinates but need some more ideas.
What do you wish you would see more in lolita jewelry? Any colors or motifs? Anything that's an auto-buy?

>>7934790
Can anyone confirm the online release of this? I've been seeing a lot about in-store stuff, but not much on anything solid online.

>>7936970
Agreed. I wanna like the high waist JSK, but because I'm so short it would probably look ridiculous on me.

>>7937021

It's Friday night in Japan and they haven't even updated a banner on the online shop, I think it won't be on the online shop tomorrow.

However, between this being most likely a marketing ploy, AP releasing about a zillion prints this year, and not many girls being enthusiastic over the print, I think it'll eventually get onto the online shop, just not tomorrow.

>>7930815
Hey gulls. This is my first Black Friday as a lolita, so I was curious as to how the websites operate! Do the promotions last all day, all weekend, or what?
>Mfw I work 11pm-9am so I'm really hoping to be able to snag at least ONE good deal

>>7937146
maybe any like cute american loliable stores with good sales too? a few years ago i snagged a rlly nice loliable betsy johnson sweater for a 3rd of the price

>>7937146
From my knowledge Black Friday sales tend to only take place with some Western-based shops. I'm not sure if the US shops for brands participate. I vaguely remember AP USA having something last year but I could be wrong.

>>7937152
I remember seeing a post on here saying that the online brand shops have promotions (nothing crazy good, just 20% off select items or something like that) but since I'm a newbie I have no idea.

>>7937152
>>7937160
Last year both of the San Francisco stores (BABY and AP) had sales, but it was nothing super crazy. I don't recall any of the Japanese sites doing anything.

>>7937002
Nicely made wristcuffs would be great.
Navy, red, sailor themed stuff. Cutlery

Legit question, do you guys ever look at your outfits and think "needs more brand"? Do you have a minimum brand item threshold? I just an never as happy with my brand light coords as brand heavy ones

>>7937199
Yes. As someone who makes a lot of high-quality handmade pieces, I still feel the most confident when wearing at least one larger piece of brand, for example an AatP blouse with a handmade JSK. Especially for larger meetups, I feel like it should be at least 50/50 brand/handmade. I guess offbrand and Taobao fit in the same category as handmade for me. My wardrobe itself is about 60% brand and 40% handmade/offbrand.

>>7937199
Yes. I don't know if it's because I've become a brandwhore or what, but the more brand I'm wearing the better I feel like my coordinate is. Even looking at my jewellery collection, I prefer my brand accessories to offbrand, even when it's things like a moulded plastic bow bangle and the AP one is virtually identical to the Chocomint one.

>>7937253
I think it's because brand stuff looks pretty good by themselves, and layering them ontop of each other just amplifies the effect.

>>7936775
I think the back is just hanging lower than the front, maybe?

>>7936755
>>7936775
>What the hell is that blank layer on the JSK?
Someone on Lolita Updates is saying that's it's a sheer overlay, and the only reason why it looks like a solid grey block is because they couldn't photoshop the background behind it.

>>7936781
I really like both of those names, anon

>>7937253
Op of question. I'm the same way. I think part of it is brand usually has these special touches, like small charms or pearls.
>>7937240
Do you think it's 50% total items? Like, does a brooch have the same weight as socks? Obviously main pieces count more than jewelry bUT for head west, blouses etc

>>7937426
I don't really count jewelry, but definitely blouse, JSK/skirt, socks, hair accessories, and bag. I don't count shoes, either, because all my shoes are from Bodyline (lol) but if you have a mix then I would count your shoes as well.

I guess you would need to decide for yourself after assessing your wardrobe.

>>7937426
>>7937436
So to clarify, I try to balance the overall outfit. So if I wear a handmade JSK, then my blouse, socks, and hair accessories will all be brand. With a brand JSK, I might wear a handmade blouse and offbrand tights. Obviously there are times when the majority of the outfit is brand, so I guess for me it is sort of a "minimum percentage" that I self-impose.

>>7936755
Exploding crosses from your loins: now sweet is joining the fun!

>>7937030
Thanks! Yeah I heard some rumors flying about and was trying to get some sort of second opinion. Really want to try for the salopette! <3

>>7935782
Unless the item is crazy expensive, I don't see why no feedback is a problem. Have you asked the buyer is they have an alternate form of feedback?

tutorial thread is saging and there is no lolita sewing thread so I guess I'll ask here.
Anyone have know a petticoat tutorial that they've used and know works good?
I'm a newb, and i don't have time to order a CP petti (I need it by early Dec) so I just wanna make a temp one.

>>7937793
are you in the us? order one from malco modes then?

>>7937796
I'm telling you to look locally to save you a lot of heart ache

>>7937793
What type of petticoat you looking for? Bell or a line? A line ones are pretty basic. If you make an a line one you can just tuck in the top layer and make it kind of bell shaped anyway.

>>7937796
I'm plus sized so just buying locally is a little hard. plus i have good sewing skills so it won't be too hard for me.

>>7937793
Have you sewn before? Petticoats take tons of fabric.
Why can't you just wait for the next meet (or event etc) to wear lolita? You've gotta get the basics before you can really do your first coord.

>>7936807
I always like the more ridiculous shoes for gothic. If you have the OP, see if you can match some laces or ribbon to the tie on your dress. I think that'd look really cute. What's the rest of your coord looking like?

>>7937857
Yep. I love sewing. I wouldn't say I'm the best, but I'm confident in my skills.
I don't go to meets, I'm not in a comm.
I've really only worn it once in public without a petti, got lots of complements, but got called an ita on here (this was last year, I've since learned a bit).

I just paid the first invoice for my 4 o'clock dress... I'm way too fucking excited.

Anyone here commission any dresses from indie designers? How do you like them? Do they compare to brand?

What's the fit like with IW's boleros? I'm over the bust measurement for the L; it's 89cm, I'm 97cm, is there anyway it would still look okay/work, or should I just try to find something else?

>>7937995
Another Anon here with a similar question - what is the shoulder width like? On the L size the shoulder is listed as 37cm, my shoulders are 40cm. Does anyone have any experience and can let me know if my shoulders should fit?

Does anyone know if something's going on with HelloLace? I just got pic related when I tried looking it up on Google.

>>7937872
I would really recommend trying to purchase a couple of cheap petticoats to layer if you're crunched for time, or try to find someone selling a quality petti. I'm sure you could sew one just fine, but it takes a fuck ton of fabric and I imagine it would take most people awhile. I feel like purchasing one would be a lot less stressful?

This is kind of an odd question, but I'm looking for a JSK print that involves cutlery. I'm aware of the two by IW and R-Series but was wondering if there were any more that people knew off the top of their heads? It doesn't particularly matter what style either.

>>7937414
What is this blank layer everyone is talking about? I don't see any solid grey blocks.

How long does Closet Child usually take to confirm an order? I ordered two days ago and have only received the automated email.

>>7938239
Under the bottom left one there is a weird non coloured fabric.

>>7938159
I also got that, lolibrary is better anyway. Best to just wait if you don't have an antivirus software.

>>7938222
ETC makes a few.

http://lolibrary.org/apparel/spoon-fork-waist-ribbon-sleeveless-op
http://lolibrary.org/apparel/teaspoon-print-sleeveless-op
http://lolibrary.org/apparel/cupcakes-cutlery-print-sleeveless-op

and Baroque Antique

http://lolibrary.org/apparel/baroque-antique-cutlery-op

>>7938159
first bodyline, now this. huh.

>>7937793
Did you even try? I found at least five from just googling "lolita petticoat tutorial"

>>7937793
Victoriangirldress ones arrive really quickly, 1-2 weeks max, and some prefer them to CP

>>7938385
Get to the brand bunker?

>>7938608

>>7938620
This really is the best react image

>>7935782

Say you will only send signed for due to the lack of feedback if they want a very expensive item.
At least send it tracked, take proof pictures.

>>7937199

Nope. I coordinate by picking out a main piece, then picking out a blouse/bolero, shoes and bag combo that complements it, and then add the accessories, jewellery, legwear and other finishing touches. Stipulating that x number of items needs to have a certain label that (if you're counting socks and blouses, especially) isn't even visible, is unneccessarily limiting. Unless, of course, the challenge is the reason why you want to limit yourself.

That said, most of my coords do end up with a lot of brand pieces, but I think that's because the brands make very awesome pieces that offbrand or even indie brands haven't been able to match. Selecting a brand item because it's beautiful is not the same thing as selecting an item because it's brand, though.

Is there an easy way for an idiot foreigner to ask a question on Yahoo auctions? The listed item came in three sizes and the seller doesn't specify the size.

>>7942958
Ask your SS to ask them.