/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>8341599

>>8341609
I'd imagine a skirt with this would be good for church.

>>8341618
Standard nanchatte outift

Was just thinking about starting a new seifuku thread today.

I like the colors of the skirt set in the OP pic.

I haven't worn uniform fashion since middle school. I cobbled together outfits with what I could find. I had a plaid skirt from a Wal-Mart store and another from a thrift store. I'd pair then with clip on ties and whatever cute blouses I could get ahold of. I lost the only surviving picture I had of myself dressed in the clothes, but I thought it was pretty cute even if it was cobbled together. I haven't actually worn the style in years. Now I'm 22 and I'm just getting back into it, I feel a bit too old but I still think it's cute. I planned on ordering my first new skirt from Bodyline because it's cheap and will let me test the waters but I haven't been able to decide what one I like. It seems like there plaid patterns are all really high contrast and I prefer something with a medium to low contrast. I wanted something in navy or black. Anyone got opinions on which of Bodyline's plaids are the cutest?

It's definitely considered strange. I live somewhere where every girl wears shortie shorts and crop and tank tops but a short skirt that's still longer than said shortie shorts will get you tons of attention, and it's never the good kind. Girls just don't wear skirts and dresses for casual wear here.

The last thread people were trying to find more casual looks and different ways to wear the style. I'll try to only post pictures of those if I can find any. Here's a cute gothic themed uniform, obviously not very realistic or casual but hella cute.

Really casual, more mature outfit.

This is a range of school inspired outfits that go from super casual to really cute and over the top.

>>8341835

>>8341812
I like these plaids the most. The top 3 are a little more cutesy/ anime like while the bottom 2 look more realistic as uniforms. I think most skirts would look cute though if you pair them with a matching sweater.It also depends on how long it is.

>>8341575
>What composes most your uniform outfits?
Blouse, pleated skirt, cardi or v neck sweater, tights or thigh highs. I wear oxford heels, loafers or boots depending on the rest of the outfit. I do also have those sneakers that are converse knockoffs but I don't wear those as often.
>Where do you dress this way? (school, family events,church,etc)
School, errands, hanging out with friends, going out with my husband etc.
>Any reactions? Is uniform style considered strange(stands out) where you live?
The ladies at the grocery store loved the shit out of my black seifuku (it's just a cheap one from aliexpress but it's quite cute I think). I also got compliments on some outfits from classmates and my Japanese prof (I didn't dare wear a seifuku to that class though lol). I think it's at least a little bit unusual. Thigh high socks are still somewhat of a rarity, so I get a lot of stares that just gravitate towards my legs when I walk around campus. There's a handful of Catholic high schools in this city (I went to one as well) that have uniforms so I try not to have the same colours going on so I won't be mistaken for a student.
>Do you wear makeup with your outfits or do you want it to pass off as more realistic?
Just my everyday make-up.
>Do you think comms would work with this style?If so what do you imagine the meets would be like?
I don't see why not, if enough people are interested. I imagine the meets would be much like lolita meets our comm does: go to places, eat good food, hang out, chat about the fashion etc.

>>8341812
>Now I'm 22 and I'm just getting back into it, I feel a bit too old but I still think it's cute.
I think it's a very individual thing, but as long as you can put together an outfit that suits you, you shouldn't feel old. I'm 25 and fairly youthful looking, and I plan on wearing it as long as I don't end up up looking ridiculous like someone wearing a schoolgirl outfit on Halloween. I'll probably go for the more mature looks as I get older.

>>8341956
Which number is bottom right? I don't recognise it.

Do you guys ever buy actual secondhand uniform for your outfits? You'd lap up some of the standard issue in London

>>8341835
>>8341844
Knightsbridge's quality is meh-tier at bestand is kind of overpriced. Take this from someone who's been in their physical stores.

>>8341956
I really liked the red white and blue one, but wasn't sure if it was in good taste or not. Thanks! I might get that one or the black and white one, which isn't low contrast but it's simple and would match a lot of stuff I think. I like the choice of colors and patterns on the bottom two, but those aren't really the kind of colors I like to wear.

>>8341988
That's basically how I was trying to think about it, as long as I can wear the clothes without feeling stupid I might as well wear them while I get a chance to. Part of me wishes I wouldn't have lost my interest in the style through high school (high school was a weird time for me, lots of stuff was happening), I could have done the nanchatte uniform thing for school.

>>8342017
Theres alot of uniform schools in my area so getting plaids that aren't identifiable with one of the local schools is kinda hard. I looked on yahoo jp auctions before though. Never thought about looking at uniforms in the uk.

>>8342040
Try yellow/oatmeal. It's a rare colour, at least where I live.

>>8341990
Its costume 664 on page 3

>>8342017
I'm surprised, I live in the UK and I've never seen a non-private school with a tartan skirt. Most schools don't even have pleated ones.

>>8341575
> What composes most your uniform outfits?
As of the moment plaid skirt and bow sets from Bodyline, thrifted peter pan collar blouses, some Liz Lisa V-neck cardigans in pink or white, and frilly knee-socks or thigh highs paired with SHOES168 in black from Bodyline.

> Where do you dress this way?
Pretty much anywhere I want to look cute and well-dressed but not go the whole nine yards with lolita.

> Any reactions? Is uniform style considered strange (stands out) where you live?
Yes, very. Last time I wore it a drunk homeless guy who lives in the park by my house kept trying to get handsy with me and aggressively harassing me to "admit" to being a sex worker, then tried to follow me home. Filed a report to the police and haven't been through there since.
We don't really have uniforms in school here so it's very clear that I'm just dressing that way for the hell of it, which leads to a lot of unfavorable assumptions.

> Do you wear makeup with your outfits or do you want it to pass off as more realistic?
I normally just do regular "natural" makeup with some winged eyeliner. I like the look of a toned down face with dark, bold eyeliner as the focal point generally.

> Do you think comms would work with this style? If so what do you imagine the meets would be like?
I think it would be a really cute idea! Maybe get bubble tea, do some purikura, hang out at arcades, goof around and take photos, or go places en-masse like how in Japan it's trendy to storm Disneyland all in matching uniforms. You have a lot more freedom than in lolita since you don't have to worry about dirtying your clothes or trying to maneuver around in layers so you have a lot more options.

>>8342165
Near where I lived there were a few public schools with pleated skirts and tartan skirts. Guess it just depends on the area.

>>8342165
Depends on your area. Catholic schools play into the stereotype for some reason, they usually go for tartan. One of the schools near me has a really cute striped blazer, reminds me of AP's british college set. The others all have really cute tartan skirt uniforms or at the very least nice colour schemes. My uniform was fucking black everything and then a red tie. Yawn.

>>8342286
>Near where I lived there were a few public schools with pleated skirts and tartan skirts.

I hate that the fact "Public school" Here actually means a private school, 'cause I have no idea what anyone means and have to ask for clarification every time.

>>8343642
>My uniform was fucking black everything and then a red tie.
That actually sounds kinda nice.

>>8343737
mcr plz go

>>8343642
ha ha ha, My school talked about starting a uniform policy on and off and I'm so glad they never did go to one because our school colors were ugly as hell and the uniforms would have been gross.

>>8343642
My school nearly got a uniform. It was that shitty polo shirt/khaki skirt or pants combo, though. I honestly wouldn't have minded if it were something more preppy

>>8343642
Went to your version of a "public school". We were boarding but still had to wear uniforms. Tweed everything for the lower school and a suit for sixth form.

Looks like theyre attending a sporting event

I already posted detail shots of Bodyline's shoes299 in the main BL thread >>8330196 here, but I also happened to pick up a pair of these shoes from Target (as they were and still are on clearance).

Quality and comfort-wise, they're much better, and the inner sole on Target pair is padded throughout and softer; BL ones have only heel padding, none in the toe area. Height-wise the Target ones are a bit taller, so they might be too high for an "authentic" seifuku look. They're both the equivalent of a US 6, but the BL ones fit a little looser in both length and width, whereas the Target ones are just a little long length-wise.

At this point I might just sell off the BL shoes, since they seem so much more inferior in comparison now...

Link if anybody is interested (they're available in brown and deep red as well): http://www.target.com/p/women-s-bernadette-heeled-loafer/-/A-15443686

>>8342275
what the fuck i went to that school for student exchange

How to you even schedule meetups for this? Where do you find comms? I live in Kansas and I'm pretty sure we don't even have a lolita comm so...

How do you set up comms and is there a site - I'm more than willing to make one just how is the case

>>8344602
Kansas has a lolita comm, but the one that used to be in Wichita either shut down or went private a few years ago. If you live in the eastern part of Kansas we have one that you can find on facebook.

As far as other j-fashion though there aren't any comms that I know of, and judging from convention turnout to j-fashion panels not quite enough demand for any either

>>8344583
whoa, how was the experience there, anon?

>>8344645
What city was it? In wichita it seems we had one but apparently it closed? I didn't know the girl so I couldn't check or find a page or info online.

I'm wondering if there are some people that wear other types of jfash but don't go out since KS comm scene seems to be overall nonexistent.

>>8344677
Accidentally repeated some things you said but the rest still stands. Sorry about that.

>>8341575
>What composes most your uniform outfits?
I have four collared shirts in black, white, red and navy. Skirt wise, I have a long black pleated skirt I made myself for the sukeban look and two plain knee length OL pleated skirts in gray and cream. I also have two sweater vests in black and yellow. And a plain black blazer. Thinking of taking the plunge and buying a sailor collared top as well as proper plaid skirts. The long skirt makes me feel incredibly badass though, but its a total bitch to iron. I wear normal socks with the long skirt and tights with the others. Knee socks gets a lot of unwanted attention, so I tend to avoid it.
>Where do you dress this way? (school, family events,church,etc)
My previous workplace was really relaxed so I wore it to work when I felt like it. Other than that, I wear it when I want to look cute but don't want to wear a petti.
>Any reactions? Is uniform style considered strange(stands out) where you live?
As I said before, knee socks usually get the most attention for some reason. I find I get the most positive attention with the sukeban style coord for some reason.
>Do you wear makeup with your outfits or do you want it to pass off as more realistic?
Eyebrows, simple eyeliner and maybe a naturalish lip. If my skin is clearish I'll put on bb cream but usually I don't.
>Do you think comms would work with this style?If so what do you imagine the meets would be like?
I went to a school uniform meet hosted by a fellow loli. We had lunch, sang karaoke and took purikura. It was fun though people kept on thinking we were a cosplay group for some reason. But it was just something to do together and most of the girls just threw together what they had, I don't think a comm would survive, at least not in my country.

>>8344677
It's Kansas City, I know at least one girl comes up from Wichita occasionally. There's also a few in Manhattan that come up.

As far as the Wichita comm goes, I am not sure exactly what happened, but there was a thread on here about a girl from Wichita scamming a bunch of people. I was in the facebook group for that comm at the time and the group disappeared not too long after that.

My friends all wear jfashions but they don't really meet up with people while wearing them. If there was a meetup for them I'd definitely be interested in going though.

>>8344664
The people were very kind to me, but I kind of regret not socialising and talking to people more.

Lived out my weeaboo dream on the weekends, shopping downtown for anime merchandise.

10/10 would go again.

>>8344695
Sukeban anon, youre backkkk! Any progress on the outfit?

>>8342020
That's a shame; they look good in photos. At least they'd make great inspo.

What do you think of pastel seifukus
I'm thinking of buying one of these Bodyline ones.

>>8341956
Does anyone happen to know how the Bodyline ones close?

>>8345670
These are cute but I don't like the zipper in the front..

>>8344677
>>8344726
Actually there is one that just started that I saw last night. Dunno how good it'll actually be but they seem like they at least have some ideas

fb.com/jfashioncommunityandmeet

>>8345998
zipper up and a clasp on top

>>8345670
These are a whole new level of tacky with a very obvious tendency to age play.

I can totally PT wearing these doing her kawaii sekushii poses.

>>8345670

No one in japan wears these anymore, they are fetishware, oh my.

Does anyone have any good suggestions for single/double strap maryjanes that have good support? The ones I find are a bit fug and I really want some cute ones that are made for walking all day, preferably not doc martins.

>>8347898
>http://www.merrell.com/US/en/veranda-emme/17320W.html?dwvar_17320W_color=J69040#tab-1
These aren't cheap and they probably fall into the bit fug category, but I can vouch that this company makes unbelievably comfortable walking shoes. They're so lightweight, and last for eveeerrrrrr. Sadly this is the only style they have right now that could even remotely pass in lolita, and it definitely wouldn't be for some 'wow' coord. But if you really need to beat feet all over town and still look reasonably cute, I would recommend them.

>inb4 omg those are soooo ugly and not lolita gtfo
ok

>>8347985
>did I really just suggest weird athletic shoes on cgl what the fuck is wrong with me

>>8347985
I was looking for them to match nanchatte and not lolita though? But thanks.

>>8346745
Thanks anon!

>>8343836
Just gonna point out that this isn't a sports event. It's a member of AKB48 Team 8.

They have hella cute uniforms tho (picture is another member of Team 8 with same uniform)

>>8346745
I'm looking for a skirt just this this one, except with the gray and pink reversed. Anyone know any places that sell it, or even recommend some place to buy the fabric?

Looking at all these cute photos really inspires me to get into this fashion. Can anyone recommend me some good places, Japanese or American, to buy stuff like this from other than Bodyline?

>>8348290
Seconding this, but would also appreciate taobao stores or search phrases

>>8348290
>>8348305
check out the store list spreadsheet in the taobao general thread and scroll to the bottom of the cosplay/seifuku tab. those are the places I see most people (including myself, though my order has yet to come in) getting decent-quality seifuku from. you can get most of the standard plaid/solid skirts and basic blouses off aliexpress as well, for about $15 with free shipping, if you're looking to make a small order.

japanese store-wise, there's:
- seifukuya.com
- ycsnow.co.jp/sailor/
- conomi.info (you can buy their stuff through cdjapan as well)
- rakuten, new or used
most of those will require a forwarding service. with all of those you'll most likely be shelling out more for for one shirt or skirt than you would buying a couple of the same off taobao, and some of the used pieces on rakuten (or yahoo japan) are from actual schools and can get pricey.

japanese search terms would be:
なんちゃって制服 (nanchatte seifuku)
セーラー制服 (specifically sailor seifuku)

there's probably more I'm missing or forgetting, but I'm just getting into seifuku myself so I don't know all the ins and outs yet. I can translate moonrunes though, so if you have questions regarding any of the japanese stores I can help you out there.

>>8343642
>black everything and a red tie
edgelord detected
>>8343752
i kek'd. thanks for the nostalgia, anon

>>8348339
Thanks so much anon! I requested taobao links, can't believe I forgot to check the spreadsheet first.

I posted this picture on here before but it's the only one I have at hand so I'll apologise for the self post now. I love seeing inspo and self posts, and I'm so happy this has its own thread!

I really like nanchatte when it's just cardigans or jumpers. I like to wear this pretty much whenever I go outside, so blazers feel a bit OTT for me. I absolutely love the more non-traditional nanchatte, with more colourful palettes and accessorizing. What about you guys?

Nice thread seagulls. Keep up the good work!

>>8346851
She has the pink one lol
>>8346855
>in Japan
who cares?

>>8343642
>tfw went to a catholic school
>tfw it was an old festering kip with bathrooms straight out of Silent Hill and boring aul grey clothes
>tfw my teenage posh Hollyoaks fantasies will never come true
Hold me

>>8349764
>She has the pink one lol
I'm not even surprised.

I'm scouting for western prep fashion. Has anyone spotted any interesting piece lately?

>>8341575
Smuggle dakimakura everyday

>>8348339
Have you ordered from seifukuya.com? The bottom of the page only mentions COD and bank transfer, so I'm not sure how to order from them (I do already have a forwarding service though)

>>8351407
I haven't yet, and my bad for not noticing that (I've only ever cruised the site for ideas/inspo). I supposed an SS like FromJapan might be able to buy from them, if you asked?

Still looking for some good, cute black mary janes that are comfy after lots of walking, pretty please with cherries on top.

ain't this just kogal?

>>8348339
I think you maybe mean conomi.jp
The other site looks like they just took all their images from miacos.

Conomi also has a nice website of coords to give you some ideas:
http://stylebook.snbk.net/

i was wearing something similar to this today and my mother made me change.... im 23... she gets violent when she doesnt get her way... so i changed.

>>8351063
lynz has a very westernized take on prep fashion

>>8347898
Go to a shoe store and look in the seniors school shoe section or look at the school section on some brands websites. These are clarks.

Does anybody want to help someone who wants to start wearing it...To start wearing it?
I go through Bodyline but their prices are skyrocketing upwards because Mr Yan thinks it should.
Any other sites? Preferably with cheap international shipping?

>tfw love this kind of style but am very pear-shaped with a small waist, wide hips, thick thighs and stumpy tree trunk legs
>baggy long top, short skirt, knee socks and flats is probably the worst possible look for me
Is there a way to make this style work for someone with my figure or should I just stick to lolita with plaid and blazers?

>>8351598
nope, kogal is different. Less preppy, more sexy.

>>8352080
Check earlier in the thread. There's a really helpful post about this.

>>8352489
that's frumpy, not sexy

>>8352742
i think it's cute

>>8352220
Buy a nice quality thick skirt where the fabric isn't thin enough to flare. A blazer will be something you'll need to straighten out your silhouette as well. As for socks wear mid calf or 3/4 crew

>>8352852
>>8352742
>>8352489
kogal is just girls who wanna be gyaru doing what they can to make their uniforms, hair and look more gyaru, not inherently trying to be sexy, just non-conformist.

>>8352220
Same here, anon. Giant tree-trunk legs and broad hips...I look cutest with mary-jane style shoes rather than loafers but outside of that I'm just as stumped (lol) as you. All I can think of is doing OTKs instead of UTKs...

>>8344505
This is so cute!

No one here wears uniforms so it'd be pretty obviously a fashion choice...I haven't ever worn it before but I really want to. Is there a way to make it look a little more mature, though?

Help anons! I want to be kawaii like you!

Can uniform style for females be pulled off with shorts/pants? Or would it be considered too ugly?

>>8353247
Sorry, not really being specific. Not really looking for the Western kind of uniforms, but more of the cute Japanese style.

>>8341819
i think this is kind of awkward looking?
is it the outfit or is it her?

>>8355207
It's the outfit, the shirt is too tight so the skirt looks tacked on?
Can we stop putting question marks at the end of each sentence?

>>8355214
They seem really unconfident in their judgement anon, they need to learn to stand by what they say.

>>8355207
Yeah, today I decided to wear my the skirt I got from a BL order and my normal blouses were in the wash, so all I had was a turtleneck. Turtleneck looks less uniform-like, more "studious posh girl" or whatever, definitely not suitable for the fashion style. Good if you didn't want to come off too school-girl like though.

>>8351585
Where do you hail from?

>>8345670
I think they could be cute but I wouldn't wear tops and bottoms together unless at a con.

>>8343781
>polos
>not preppy

>>8345670
I dont think really get a prep vibe from them. That's headed to fairy kei territory. It'll be too flashy to roam around like that on the daily but I choose nanchatte to avoid dressing flashy yet still cute.

Tall..Really tall, 5"9 (177cm), skinny as fuck and am mainly legs. I hate wearing fake zettai ryouki but I want to wear thigh-high socks, but really on me it is just UTK.

Wear can get ACTUAL THIGH-HIGHS for tall girls? Anywhere, doesn't even have to be online. K Mart doesn't have long enough ones.

>>8358087
Socks dreams?

I'm 5"3 and average legs and some of their OTKs are thigh high on me.

>>8358087
American Apparel, their thigh highs are super long.

>>8358145
Just realized I should clarify the point I was trying to make, which was that they're socks sometimes run big and they hake a lot of different sizes and styles so I'd be real surprised if they didn't have a true thigh high sock for you.

>>8358295
A lot of their clothes cater to taller people too, I'm 5' 3" and almost everything I've tried on there has been too big or long for someone my size.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F-4mi__WWY

>>8348290
A whole list of Japanese shops and sone American

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/tOeXoDJWoPorNJ2BUwAdJfw/htmlview?pli=1

Is it worth buying from nanchatte brands like Conomi? Trying to build a small wardrobe, and all the uniforms stores near me do polo shirts and jumpers rather than cute stuff.

>>8359472
Thank you, anon.

> select all hamburgers
> chicken sandwich

>>8359621
Seconding, I want to try the style but hate to drop big name brand money if it turns out I don't end up liking it or wanting to wear it, and can't find any local stores that sell "cute" uniforms.

>>8359621
>>8359968
Start with French Toast and ebay then, anons. I wasn't sure when I started either so I got the basics from FT (blue and black pleated skirts and a long and short sleeve button up) and ebay (plaid pleated skirts and cardigans and skinny ties of complimenting colors)
All of these can be implemented into other styles or sold off easily if you decide not to continue and add to your wardrobe when you start buying from better places. As long as you're reading the reviews, ebay is perfectly safe and good (sometimes the wait is a little annoying though)

Is it really necessary to order stuff online for this....? I have most of this stuff in my closet already, save for maybe a nice blazer and knee high socks. Hit up thrift stores for pleated and plaid skirts, it's a gold mine.

>>8359621
Comparing my Conomi items to more standard cosplay fair like Miacos sells, it's definitely higher quality. However standard items like blouses and sweater vests you could probably buy something similar for less on Amazon.

You probably can't find the breath of ribbons and skirt colors on Amazon, so those might be worth getting. Also their sweaters and blazers with the lines along the edges are unique.

bump

>>8360034
Aside shirts and blazers plaid skirts and accessories may be hard for me to get (logo hk socks, unusual plaids,Japanese style school bags,etc ).

>>8353268
>>8353268
you mean like this? (minus the galaxy pattern ofc)

I got this Bodyline skirt (and I love it, unexpectedly great quality for price!) in 2L, but I'm not sure if it's flaring correctly and if should size up to the 4L on my next order? I'm worried it might be too short too.

>parents ensuite mirror is dustier than I thought when zooming in, whoops

>>8360034
Also If I get a skirt of the local schools I might be weirded out by that(that's what I usually see in the thrift stores). I'm very picky and I haven't been able to find the plaids I want in person

>>8347898
Look up shoesforcrews, I'm pretty sure that is a pair from their brand. They have a waffle tread due to being slip resistant but I have had 2 pairs of shoes from them (for work as a server) and they are unbelievably comfy and the paira I had had removable soles that I used for every other pair of shoes I own from my docmar to my cosplay shoes

>>8360011
>>8360048
Thanks a lot for the advice, I'll have a look into French Toast. Will probably end up getting ribbons and skirts from Conomi just for the variety.

bump

Want to order some stuff from Bodyline because cheap for casual romping around in but trying to hold off for new sailor dress or unicorn dress first because if I decide I want to get one of them I'd rather get it all in one go.

Getting the one black and white plaid skirt for sure, I wish there were some pastel ones besides the one pink one, and wish there was a pine green one with a low contrasting pattern. Want to get a ribbon or two because they're so cheap but not 100% sold on the styles available so I'm not sure which I should get.

>>8364780
www.landsend. com/products/womens-plaid-box-pleat-skirt-top-of-the-knee/id_263183?cm_mmc=139971612&source=GS
This is the lowest contrasting skirt I could find. Not bodyline but on sale
For lighter plaids check out cupop from cecile again not bodyline but they might be good for future reference. For starter bows maybe bow 182 or 177?

Anyone have any reviews for cos428?

So I recently bought some pleated skirts from Bodyline because of their free shipping promotion, and I'm pretty impressed. The material is decent - not up to par with a $90+ uniform skirt for an actual high school, but definitely not terrible.

The gray and navy one are COS547 and the plaid is COS572.

>>8366480
The buckle can be adjusted to some extent (about 5cm, I would say) and the pocket is a decent size. Its definitely worth the price.

>>8366483
>>8366480
Thanks! I wanted to order some but have been putting it off. Maybe I better order some soon in case they get popular and start to sell out. I really wanted to wait but I guess shipping is free right now anyway.

I'm curious about COS547, can you tell me more about the material quality? I guess specifically I'm curious about how it is compared to the plaid one, because from what I've heard the plain ones are thin, flimsy and see through.

>>8365841
>hips: 89cm
Why is the model such a pear? I have the same measurements as her but my hips are 81cm.

>>8366616
I think it can depend on the skirt. The skirt I bought was about the same quality as the solid colour ones. It was not see through and felt sturdy.

However, I've heard from other buyers that if you buy the Bodyline skirts that have the elastic on the sides instead of the adjustable buckle, it's a much thinner material with no pockets. So make sure you look for the little triangular bit on the waistband that covers the adjustable buckle.

>>8366776
Thanks, I was thinking about getting the navy one you got, so I think I'll go for it, maybe tomorrow I'll do it.

Stupid question, but if I get a size so that it sits on my hips instead of at my waist, do you think the length would look okay? I kind of want slightly longer skirts so I figured going one size up and wearing the skirt on my hips would give me the length I'm looking for. I guess since the waist is slightly adjustable I might be able to tighten it to fit on my waist too. That would be REALLY versatile.

I'm requesting outfits worn with unique or different socks! Socks are one of my favorite accessories and I feel like this sort of style is perfect to wear some funky and cute ones, especially if you want to make it look less like a real uniform. Like in >>8366866 the socks have a subtle pattern, and in pic related the socks are striped around the tops. Slouchy socks are okay but I'd prefer to see something different than the standard white-pushed-down-to-my-ankles socks. Anything different than standard uniform socks is good.

>>8366866
If you buy a skirt that fits your hips that are like the ones I bought from Bodyline, they definitely will be too big for your waist. Unless you have no hips, haha.

I'm 161cm and bought the 2L size, which is 44cm long and it goes about 2/3 of the way to my knees. The measurements are listed on the site, so I'd check it and measure from where you want the skirt to sit on you.

>>8367456
I'm almost the same height as you, might be just a touch taller, so length would actually probably fit me about the same. I tried to check measurements for length but I have a hard time actually visualizing them, so thanks!

Damn, too bad, being able to adjust the waist to fit so it could be worn lower or higher would be absolutely perfect. A 5cm difference on the adjuster sounds like enough that I could wear it at least a bit higher but I assume Bodyline's measurements are already taking into account the adjustable waist, and if that's so then yeah, it wouldn't be able to fit me both ways.

I think I'll probably still go with the bigger size, I'm worried the size that fits me at the waist might be a little uncomfortable, I prefer my close to fit looser, otherwise I feel a little sick.

>>8367505
*clothes, oops. Obviously I need this uniform to go back to school so I can learn to spell.

>>8366480
Is the construction from the grey and blue the same as the plaid?

Also where do you get $90+ HS quality skirts from anyway...

>>8367526
Real school uniforms are actually really expensive. From a quick google search, authentic Japanese uniforms can go up to $400-500. Americans ones are cheaper, like ~$150 for a whole set.
I remember someone posted a link with the prices and pictures of some authentic Japanese school uniforms, and some of them were like $1000

>>8367651
That just seems crazy to me. I understand that the people who wear uniforms need them to be very good quality so they last up to the daily use, and nicer schools tend to get special uniforms with their colors or symbols or whatever, so the price will be more expensive, but holy cow I can't even wrap my head around anything that could justify that price. At that point, any arguments in favor for mandatory uniforms seem invalid, especially because the biggest argument is "not having to worry about your clothes" and "saving students and parents money on fashion."

>>8367664
I'm actually not too sure about how it's done over there, but if it's like a randoseru, the uniform is worn every school day and should last throughout high school. In the long run, it is money saving

>>8367664
You spend 400 bucks once and that's all for 2-3 years, I guess in the long run it saves a lot of money

>>8367676
>>8367675
I assumed people bought several pieces in case one broke/tore (obviously it shouldn't happen for that kind of money but shit happens) or got dirty and needed to be washed. Or do people launder their clothes like, daily over there?

>>8367681
You don't need to wash clothes daily, suppose they only wash it on Sunday, the day off.

If you sweat a lot, you only need an extra shirt, and that's not 400$

>>8367681
I went to high school in Japan, and I had 2 skirts and 3 shirts (for both my summer and winter uniform sets) so I could wash them throughout the week. Pretty sure most people had at least 2 shirts.

Only had one blazer though, and 2 cardigans/pullovers that I'd wash every other week or so.

>>8367681
It's actually quite common in Japan to do laundry every day. The washers are a lot smaller there. Like how they reuse bath water for everyone in the house, apparently washing small loads in tiny washers saves water. (There are even special washers that reuse tub water!)
> Forever in love with these machines because they look like breadmakers

>>8367754
>>8367686
>>8367752
Interesting info. I would have to have enough shirts to get me through a week, or wash them every day though for sure. I can see where you'd only need a few skirts and jackets though, since those don't get as dirty or come into as much contact with your skin.

That's really interesting on the laundry. Also cool to hear about conserving water. Those machines are cute, they do look a lot like the breadmaker I have.

>>8367681
>>8367855
The japanese, and other asians iirc, don't have as many stinky sweat glands as people in the west do. It's probably why it's suggested westerners bring a years supply of their own deodorant when they're going to be living there long-term.

>>8366480
I'm sorry you've gotten so many questions already, but if you're okay with it, can you post a worn pic of both styles of skirts? I can't find pics of any Bodyline pleated skirts worn anywhere and I'm curious how the material acts and looks when worn. Well, except the cheap pastel seifuku set ones.

>>8367526
Yeah, the construction of the blue and navy skirts was the same as the plaid.

I went to a Catholic high school where there was a mandatory uniform. If I recall correctly, the skirts were about $95 a piece, but were great quality, almost never needed to have the pleats reset, and had comfortable shorts sewn into them.

>>8367651
It depends on in part on materials. From example Tombow, a legitimate seifuku manufacturer, also makes the Olive des Olive brand.

For a winter seifuku and skirt, the Olive des Olive brand one is made of wool and polyester and costs 37,600 JPY ($303):
http://www.kawatoh.com/blazer-olive/

The Tombox brand one is all polyester and costs 23,500 JPY ($189) for seifuku and skit:
http://www.kawatoh.com/blazer-tombow/

>>8367994
Sure. This is the plaid skirt. Apologies for the potato quality, as my phone is the only camera I have.

Also, I don't mind questions at all.

>>8367994
This one is the gray, and the navy one is identical except for colour.

>>8367994
The only thing I can point out is that the spot where the zipper and pocket are doesn't pleat as well as the rest of the skirt. It's not really a big deal, but it make it seem like there is one pleat that is larger than the rest.

>>8368251
>>8368254
>>8368260
Not the anon that requested pictures, but thanks! They look pretty good. Can I ask how tall you are? I'm 5'7" and afraid they'll sit really short on me.

>>8368275
161cm, or 5'3" and a half. They'll definitely cover your butt just fine, but I don't know how long you want the skirt to be.

>>8368302
thanks! I'd want it to be mid thigh at least, but I'll be wearing them with tights so I don't think it'll be that big of a deal.

>>8368251
>>8368254
>>8368260
Thanks! This is really helpful, there is only one other photo of a Bodyline pleated skirt on the internet. It really looks better than expected. The side is sure a bit strange looking, I wonder if there's a way to convince that pleat to stay in place? Maybe you could put a tack in somewhere to keep it down. I need to get me one, I need more skirts with pockets in them.
How heavy are they? They don't look like they have much to them, but they also don't look as wimpy as they do in the stock photos.
Thanks for all the help you've given so far. I haven't seen any information on these before so it's really useful.

>>8368557
They have some weight to them, but aren't super heavy. Kind of like light suiting material? They are definitely summer skirts, not thick woolen winter skirts.

would like to request some pink outfits please!

>>8369451
I love pink but the color looks horrible on me so I can only wear it as an accent color. ;_;

>>8369717

>>8369723

>>8369736
Last pinku I have

I've been trying to save some money for other hobbies but I've been wanting a plain navy pleated skirt for ever now. I'm torn between getting the cheap Bodyline one SO CHEAP and being able to have one to wear through the summer this year or waiting and getting a real seifuku skirt in navy when I get a chance to. WWCGLD??? Is it worth it to go cheap? Am I better off saving for the real thing even though I have other hobbies I'd rather put money towards?

I've always checked local thrift and consignment stores for any plated skirts and have found nothing. Even if I found one I like in a color I didn't I could always try to dye it. I've been thrift shopping regularly for 10 years now and I've never once seen a pleated skirt.

>>8369777
> Legitimate ones
If you want to wear it every day or plan on putting it through some wear and tear.
> Bodyline ones
If you would wear it maybe once or twice a week, don't mind washing on the delicate cycle, and are pretty gentle with your clothing.

>>8370046
OP
That is really logical advice thank you. Make's me feel dumb for even asking, ha ha ha.
Now the only problem is that I have no idea how much use I'll get out of it. I'm in the middle of a wardrobe/style change and want to try wearing skirts on a daily basis but am coming from wearing them only a few times a year. It's a big jump and I'm worried I won't be able to go through with it.

>>8358087
>>8358145
The great thing about sockdreams is that yes, they have socks long enough to be thigh high, but they're really into the whole "beauty at every size thing" so they provide really detailed descriptions of how everything is supposed to fit to cut down on plus size customers complaining that x and y doesn't fit like advertised. So if you know you're super tall or cursed with 22" thunder thighs you can check measurements that way. Also if you're into that kinda thing some of their socks are made from recycled fibres in ethical factories etc. etc.

Not to mention, free US shipping (they do the occasional international free shipping event) and the huge variety of styles and colours they offer. And great customer service.

I'm starting to sound like a huge shill here but I just really fucking love the socks from there. the extraordinary thigh highs are the best socks I've ever owned.

I want to request outfits worn in casual or uncommon ways. Kind of like >>8366924. I love the overall aesthetic of the style but worry about looking like I'm actually in school or having people think I'm a student/have a fetish. I live in a less young/hip and kind of ignorant area where just wearing a skirt alone will get you attention.

Like, instead of a uniform blouse, maybe some other kind of button up? MAybe not a button up at all? In the last thread there were hoodies in a couple pics but that's too hot to wear here in the summer. Or different socks, or unusual footwear.

This girl is a cutie and I love her outfit.

Does anyone know where to get a long under the knee lenght navy school uniform skirt ?
i have searching high and low but i havent found any at a reasonable price

>>8372729
land's end has some for $20-$40 right now in the uniform section. otherwise, taobao?

>>8372910
Daaamn, I want one knee length, but can't figure out their sizes. One thing I love about shopping Japanese brands is that they actually list measurements instead of just random numbers. I can't figure out how to tell if something fits me or how long it will be on me.

>>8373148
They have the actual garment measurements of every size in a pdf for every garment. "Item Dimensions" - it's right above the reviews section.

>>8373359
Thanks, I'll check it, I didn't see anything like that before.

>>8372658
more pinku

>>8365841
I just bought this, it's 1000 yen atm so idk what sizes are still in stock.

bumping because the last thread that I was following I thought would be safe and didn't bump it and then it fell off the board.

I think this coord is cute.

>>8377470
self post?

>>8377476
No, I don't post pictures of myself on the internet. It's some chick from tumblr I guess idk who it is. I just liked the colors used and the irregular choice of footwear.

What kinda words should I search with when looking for one of those cute long cardigans? I'd love one with pockets, similar to >>8352488

Op of >> 8377528 I typed in the wrong numbers, mobile is hard
>>8352489

>>8377530
Boyfriend cardigan is usually the term iirc.

>>8377680
Cheers mate

Bumping, still requesting pictures of casual/unusual pieces used in seifuku fashion if any exsist. Kind of likes these:
>>8375001
>>8377470
>>8366866

>>8341812
Even though you may look older than a regular high school student, you can still look cute in a uniform. a bunch of AKB48 members are 20-25 years old, and while I can tell that some of them look distinctively older, they still look adorable in their uniforms because they put them together so well. that's just my two cents.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AKB48_members

>>8367651
Well I prefer the American/British style than the seifuku style anyway. Should have thought to say that, sorry.

>>8368184
They sound perfect. I'm guessing they only sold yours locally.. I'm more than happy to spend high on excellent quality, since pleated skirts are timeless imo.

>>8368260
I noticed that problem in mine too.. I love the pocket though! Someone said they only come in the plain coloted ones, but my plaid one has a pocket.

>>8368557
Definitely worth their price in my opinion. Try the 1,000 yen one if you're unsure.

>>8369777
I found a great pleated skirt ones, but it was so obviously a kilt (had the leather strap bits and was smooth on the front, not pleated) but I'm very obviously not Scottish. Shame, because it as real wool, perfect fit and length and a lovely plaid.

>>8377470
looks like shit

>>8385969
u just jelly you have to have a job and keep normal hair

>>8385969
Way to contribute.

>>8377470
Oh hey, she lives in my town. Ran into her once at a con, she's really really sweet. Her style is really weird but I kind of love it because of that, especially because most people here wear yoga pants and fugly t-shirts.

Can't decide if this is uniform enough or not, but it's cute so here you go anyway.

>>8342040
I feel it, I feel it.

Plus, I had a uniform in high school, and even though it wasn't super cute or anything, I'd still feel a little weird wearing one again, though a lot of these look super cute. Pic related was my school's uniform.

Has anyone bought from LawraraShop? I'm looking to get a Candy Sugar bag

>>8389799
Wow, those skirts are really short. How come people were allowed to go around like that? Ours were knee-length at the least.

>>8389807
Lol we weren't allowed to, we were all constantly getting yelled at for having our skirts that short. Once I even had a homeroom teacher who was such a bitch, she'd have us get on our knees and she's legit measure with a ruler to make sure out skirts were no more than 1 inch above the ground. Basically, out skirts were supposed to look like the girl's on the teacher's left.

sage for unrelated

>>8389817
Looks really slutty. If anyone ever did something like that in my secondary school we'd get flogged for sure.

>>8389829
>looks really slutty
lol ok w/e
>get flogged
damn my condolences for your school still believing in corporal punishment, hope y'all decide to join the 21st century soon

Contributing with some of AKB's super cute uniforms

>>8389859

>>8389879

>>8389807
that skirt length was the norm at my school, only girls that wore theirs at their knees were the severe tomboy types. Granted every school here has uniforms and my school was casual as fuck as long as you didn't have incredibly unnatural hair colours, facial piercings, incorrect shoes, etc, your skirt could be 11inches above your knee (my senior one was, admittedly my legs are miles long) be fine. We had a guy that got away with wearing black trackpants instead of trousers his entire senior year.

>>8389859
Figuratively I meant

>>8389799
That skirt is way cute

>>8390297
Haha I'm glad you think so! I feel like I wanna vomit when I look at anything green plaid now, ugh

>>8391451
I was about to ask if you went to Hockaday but I noticed the open toed shoes.

>>8391451
I can imagine, but I'm still jealous because my uniform was a jumper with the school crest on with polo shirts underneath lol

>>8389501
uniform for special school

Having been somebody who lives in the UK and have worn a school uniform all through school, I find it hard to idk... get behind this fascination of school uniforms.

>>8392392
I can understand that. When I was still in school I would have been upset if we had been made to wear school uniforms. We were almost made to and I was so worried because it would have been ugly and terrible.

I like nanchatte style and sailor style uniforms, even back when I was worried about the possibility of being made to wear one in school. They obviously don't look anything like an official uniform, the idea being nanchatte uniform is you get to have the experience of a school uniform but actually look cute. Think of it as getting the chance to have a uniform you wouldn't have hated wearing. I think it appeals to people who have fond memories of school, which is not me at all. It appeals to me (and of course probably a lot of people as well) because I like the overall look of it and it can be appropriate for casual wear and can be made to look more formal. I like the ribbons, I like short skirts worn with baggy tops. I love tartan patterns and most skirts are tartan. And probably most of all I love sailor themed anything.

>>8341988
>Catholic high schools in this city that have uniforms so I try not to have the same colours going on so I won't be mistaken for a student.
wut
isnt that the whole aesthetic of this fashion

>>8392572
Not really. Well, maybe for some people. But for me personally, I don't want to actually look like a real student or be a real student, I just like the look of uniforms and think the skirts and bows are cute. I try to do things to the outfit to make it obvious I'm not wearing a real school uniform so nobody mistakes me for a student or harasses me.

>>8392392
Also live in the UK and had a uniform up until sixth form. Personally, I like it because my uniforms were shitty, I said above that we had polo shirts and jumpers. Nanchatte to me is just a different take on the western preppy style, more cutesy.

>>8384407
If I recall correctly, there was a store called 'McCartney's' or something like that which sold the uniforms of all the Catholic high schools in the area. Not sure if they have an international store or if they're just a small business owned by the Catholic School Board.

I think I'm a bit think for asking this, but has anyone else struggled a little bit with sizing on frenchtoast? I'm specifically looking at the pleated skirts

>>8392796
*a bit thick even

>>8392572
I don't want to be mistaken for a student from a *specific* school. Some business owners like to meddle (or I guess they've had bad experiences with students coming in and wrecking shit) and they will report you to the school if you're out and about during school hours. Also idk how it is now but back when I was in high school there was some horrible bullshit rivalry between us and the public high school down the street. Walking past the other school in uniform sometimes meant getting spit on or having shit thrown at you. I don't mind if people just think I'm a student, I've had a few ask and I can always truthfully say "Yes I go to Local University." But it's not like they'll call Local Catholic High School because they recognize the tartan of the skirt I'm wearing.

>>8392596
Are you thinking of McCarthy's? In Ontario at least it's them, as well as Halperns, that sell uniforms. Bear in mind though that they won't sell to you unless you show a student card from that school (although as a form of security it's bullshit as people regularly sell used uniforms on Kijiji).

I didn't hate my high school uniform until they introduced extra bullshit rules like "only wear opaque navy tights in Ontario humidity and black shiny shoes with the kilt." The uniform was introduced the year after I moved and the rules only got worse as time went on.

Aside from that, it was navy and white in colour and we had a good variety to mix and match with:

>kilt (not a skort, but it came with little stretchy safety shorts)
>dress pants in navy and khaki (later replaced with dress pants 2.0 which had no belts loops, so I couldn't wear them because my proportions put me between sizes, shit sucked)
>polo shirts in navy and khaki
>white blouse or blue oxford shirt
>vest, v-neck sweater, sweatshirt as outerwear

>>8389859
Should people wear the shoes in that picture for nanchette or something more casual? Since it is a fashion style and not an actual uniform, where is the line drawn?

>>8392956
Yeah, McCarthy's! That's the place I meant. I didn't realize you would need to show a student card to buy the uniforms. That seems odd. It's not like school uniforms are normally illegal or dangerous.

My highschool was really strict about uniform. The vice principles were known to just walk around and yell at everyone about making sure their skirts were the right length and that they were wearing their vests.

My school colours were black, white, and purple, so it wasn't bad at all. The pants were khaki for some reason, but the kilt was black and white with a blue stripe in the plaid, the vests and sweaters were black and the shirts were white.

>>8393728
The reason for showing a student card was so make sure that only students purchased uniforms. That way if there was an intruder in the school, he wouldn't be able to just put on a uniform and blend in.

But like I said, it's dumb anyways because people sell used uniforms all the time and minus the logo, it's really not hard to find navy pants and white polo and blend in reasonably.

Our faculty was really strict about skirts too. The principal was a nightmare and everyone bitched about how draconian she was in enforcing the rules. Meanwhile her daughter always pranced around with her skirt hiked up. This was apparently the reason McCarthy's stopped producing skirt kilts and only made skorts. Of course we got around it because our uniform came from Halperns.

>>8341835
Reminds me of

>>8342017
>find nice uniform from London on eBay
>deliver to USA
>try to explain why someone in USA wants to buy a girls uniform from a random school in another country

How do people feel about switching the shortened skirt of a nanchatte seifuku or gal coord to shorts? I'm actually into the style for the skirt, but I think it would look cute swapped for shorts too and tone down the "real school uniform" look a little bit.

>>8396822
Ha ha ha, I wish more people knew that uniforms are fashionable and not just a perverted thing. Unlike Lolita clothes, I can actually see how people would think it was a fetish thing.

>>8397509
Go for it, reminds me an awful lot of conomi's sister brand Ane CONOMi although sadly as far as I know, they no longer have a physical store.

>>8397530

>>8385987
>jelly

>>8377470
Don't hate me but I don't like this idk what it is but something makes this ugly.

>>8397530
I forgot about Ane CONOMi, they did the shorts thing. I liked that their style was more loosely inspired by uniforms, good for people who like the feel and style of a uniform but don't actually want to wear one.

>>8397749
The ugly hair? Those stupid glasses? The odd fit of her cardigan? Those stockings that don't fit with the outfit? The large out of place tattoo? Those ugly socks? Those thin ribbon like laces?

Take your pick anon. That entire outfit combination looks bad. I don't like tattoos - especially that big - and I could look over it, but with how bad everything else is, it just accentuates her terrible styling.

mfw I wish my old school uniform was as cute as >>8389799
We wore these ugly collared shirts (navy or white) and khaki shorts and skirts. You had to wear sneakers (some exceptions) and your socks had to be plain black, navy or white and you had to be able to see them.

>>8398046
Also I forgot to mention, only one bracelet per wrist, no anklets,and hair accessories must be navy, khaki, or white. If you wear the wrong socks, you get DETENTION.

>>8354538
Ap makes seifukus? Now I need one.

Also, a guide to bow sizes.

Thoughts on Lucypop? Their Mirai Suenaga seifuku is cute, but nothing else really stands out other than some of their bows and their sailor jackets.

Just going to dump a few pics.

>>8399708

>>8399711

>>8399719

>>8399725
>>8399725

Blazers or cardigans and why

>>8400384
Blazers because I live in Florida and if I tried to wear cardigans, I would burn up. I wish I could wear cardigans not just in winter.

>>8400384
Cardigans because I like the soft lived in feeling and the effortless look of them and I live in Kansas where the weather changes every 15 minutes - if it gets hot, I can tie it around my waist and still fit the uniform look or stuff it into my bag, if it gets cold then back on it goes.

>>8400384
cardigans because I like having my hands covered

>>8400658
This so much. I have no idea why, but I just find having my sleeves flop over my hands so comfy.

>>8397509
I actually wear it like this, especially with stockings in the winter time, I think it'd make a cute outfit for work too. As long as its nice shorts like the one in the picture and not the denim jean kind

>>8398669
I adore their seifuku jackets but I feel like their skirts and patterns are too bright/bold for my tastes.

>>8400384
cardigans because they're adorable

>>8341599
I wore an outfit like this and tagged it Otome because I wanted a cute preppy otome look and not intended it to be school girl looking, am I retarded?

>>8400384
>>8400386
>>8400644
>>8400658
>>8400795
>>8401212
It seems in general cardigans> blazers (the one person who wears blazers also likes cardigans). Where do you buy your cardigans?

>>8401851
pic also related to discussion

>>8345670
these girls are wearing those bodyline seifukus

>>8352050
shes perf tbh

>>8400795
It's just so comforting...my grand parents hate it though they think it's sloppy and as a kid they would roll every shirt up to my elbows.

>>8397998
Kek. Yeah pretty much.

>>8377509
>from tumblr

I see that

>>8400384
Cardigans because they're comfortabler (idk a word for that) than blazers.

Bumpan

Does anyone know where to get some cute bows? I have these four, all from toktok designs. I don't really want to buy a bunch of shitty blouses and skirts on bodyline just for the included bows.

>>8405135
Bodyline sells bows separately too, you know. Good quality ones.

>>8405135
I'm going to order two bows bro Boyline this weekend (unless someone buy them out on me :'( I hope they are all still there by the weekend ha ha) from their tie section. But I'd also like to know some other places to buy bows.

I've never attempted it, but I've thought about taking apart cheap men's ties and turning them into bows. I'd think the fabric might not lay quite right though.

Anyone got suggestions for decent blazers, or where to look for them? Pic related. Bodyline quality would be great, but they don't have what I'm looking for.

>>8405135
>>8406156
Searching places like EBay and particularly AliExpress has garnered some great results for me

When does nanchette cross from normal fashion to costume (like idol uniforms)?

>>8406221
kill yourself.

>>8406221
Nanchatte seifuku is not cosplay. Please take you cosplay questions elsewhere.

>>8401872
>>8398669
>>8389501

>totally not cosplay

>>8407378
>uniform thread
>won't answer questions about uniforms

come on anon

>>8407439
>tfw you forgot to remove your name after shitposting

>>8407442
>not a japanese school girl
>dresses up like one
>this is not a costume!!!!!

So where can I get a cheap gakuran! I really can't find any anywhere for my 1st cosplay help me!

>>8405135
Someone on the other seifuku thread mentioned toktok designs. They have their own webaite and also sell on Amazon

I'm really interested in getting into Nanchatte, what's the best way to start building a wardrobe?

>>8409368
A few different cardigans in different colors, a blazer or two (optional), a long and short sleeve button up, skirts in the neutral colors in plaid and solid, ties and bowties in colors that match your skirts and can be mix-n-matched (also not imperative but it'd be nice to have the option to use them if you wanted)...Enough to have a full wardrobe by having the basics and mixing it up then later add whatever else you want (like the uniform inspired pictures here).

It can get expensive depending on where you buy from but...its to be expected.

>>8406156
WELL, Checked the website today and the ties I wanted are sold out and the prices of everything went up an insane amount.

This is what I get for not ordering last week. I'm mad at myself now.

>>8401872
I really like coords like this that use seifukus in unusual ways
>>8407428
no one asked for you opinion, anon. plus this board is cosplay AND jfash

>>8407498
>what is school

>>8406221
If you want a decent blazer for cheap, I would honestly go to a Value Village in an area where there are a lot of blazer uniformed high schools.

>>8389799
I bought a Candy Sugar bag from LawraraShop years ago. The bags are legit. The bag itself is pretty nice and has both a laptop spot that my 15.6" laptop fits into great and a water bottle spot. The front pocket is similar to the front pocket of nice backpacks and has spots to hold some pencils, a phone, etc.

I'd say the material is pretty durable, but I haven't used the bag for more than a few weeks, so I can't speak to how long it will last.

>>8385969
>>8397749
For me it's the hair and the background. On a different girl i think this would be cute

>>8411379
Ahh wow, that sounds really nice compared to what I expected. Thank you!!

>>8400384
Cardigans because they stand out less and are more casual but I like the fitted look of a blazer more granted it is tailor to fit perfectly. Unfitted blazers are horrible and chunky

>>8407707
For cosplay quality you should just get it at bodyline.

>>8407498
Eh, it's fashion. Technically we're all trying to dress like models without actually being models, but that doesn't make it a costume.

Asking here as in the Bodyline thread in case people aren't watching both.

I was wondering if anyone has costume813. It seems to be their only green skirt and it's back in stock in my size, but I want to know if it's one of the nice skirts like >>8366480 or one of the cheaper ones with elastic or non moving clasp.

>>8412356
I was just kind of offput buy people responding so harshly to the cosplay question. Im pretty sure a lot of people who post in these threads aren't japanese school girls.

Just help the damn person with their question without acting like a cunt.

Went thrifting today and got an okay haul. Not a single plaid skirt in site, but I think I managed to get some decent pieces. The bag pictured was cute and not too close to actual school girl bags but still gave me that vibe. Overall pretty happy with this!

>>8373712
>crocs

kek

>>8412690
nice one anon

>>8367651
I know some thrift stores in Amsterdam who somehow have loads of authentic seifuku tops (male and female) and they sold for 22,50EUR, pic related

>>8413512
Wow, those look like they're made of some hefty material. I always thought that anime characters were super unrealistic for wearing their uniforms in the winter and not freezing their butts off, but that looks like it would be pretty comfy with a jacket on top.

>>8413512
Where in Amsterdam can I find these stores?

>>8412474
In general bodyline's skirt+bow sets are decent quality. It's not too expensive, so I'd say just go for it.

>>8413512
but why

>>8401851
I've had great luck at my local thrift store for oversized cardigans. Especially since they were pretty popular last winter and people are clearing out their winter clothes to buy summer ones.

>>8413512
MAXIMUM JEALOUS

Bump

Any thoughts on jumperskirts? I'm kinda tempted by the ones on Yahoo Auctions, but at the same time I'm just not sure...

>>8418326
I think they're super fucking cute, but that's just my opinion. They have a simple but classy look that can be paired with just simple accessories for a complete look. I imagine it only looks good on certain body types, though.

>>8377470
This looks like shit. WTF clean your damn room! Fuckin self-posters.

this stuff is my fav
i wish i wasnt fat ;_;

>>8420246
You can wear anything anon! You can buy pretty large sizes on bodyline, and if you know how to sew you could just do that!

>>8420246
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=plus&Category=plus_size-bottom-skirts&ProductID=2000172606&VariantID=

>>8420578
>http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=plus&Category=plus_size-bottom-skirts&ProductID=2000172606&VariantID=

I juuust saw this today and bought it. Not sure if pairing it with a normal button down will look good but it's just really too cute

>>8420620
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=plus&Category=plus_size-sale&ProductID=2000056004&VariantID=

When ever you get it, tell us about it because I have my eye on it and I want to know how the fabric feels.

>>8420625
Oh totally. I'm excited since the full on prep look is something I'm not sure I wanted to dive right into so this skirt is good for normie fashion too. I'll do a full review when I get it

>>8420690
Aww man. I'm so excited. I'm going thrifting tomorrow and can't wait. I might end up ordering the skirt tomorrow anyway because it's so cute and it might actually flatter me. Something that none of my other clothes really do right now since I'm always in my work uniform anyway.

>>8367651
you can pick up genuine seifuku on yahoo auctions for around 40 USD, you just have to dig

>>8420804
40 or do you mean 400?

>>8421336
no, 40, you can actually find it for 40. think of that shit as like college books. it's possible to find them for like 10% their original cost.

>>8390090
same with my school. We had uniform, but as long as you showed up in maroon and white, and had enclosed shoes, that was uniform as far as they were concerned.

>>8421345
What search terms should I use?

>>8422912
セーラー服 (serafuku)
なんちゃって制服 (nanchatte seifuku)
制服 (just seifuku, which will turn up a lot of hits - if you're looking specifically for used ones, make sure to tick the box for used items)

>>8423033
Thanks anon! I should use fromjapan, right? I heard it's best!

>>8423263
yeah, FJ is very simple to use. plus they have a small promotion going on right now, if you manage to find something and decide to take the plunge as well

Any tips on building a wardrobe for a male version of the style?