/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

This is babby's first coord, I've already posted one in only black and white but I would like to try a red version too so I can get some versatility out of this JSK. The main thing I am unsure about is some of the colors, I am also considering doing a simple floral headdress over the hat options shown but I am probably going to buy something like those anyway just to have them if they work. I haven't picked a blouse yet because I wasn't sure whether a white one or a red bolero might be more appropriate, but I feel with the bolero I would need red shoes. Thoughts/criticism?

>>8529306
I should add that I am going to make a bulk order off of taobao once I have my new address so any links are appreciated. I'm 5'8 and fit this dress' measurements pretty well so my biggest problem is sock height on taobao

Could those items ever work together?

I'd really appreciate some coord suggestions for pic related. I've worn it casually with black socks, headdress, black shoes but was wondering if anyone had suggestions to make it even more old school? Especially headwear options.

>>8530746
cream and white? no.

>>8530774
Am I loosing it, or did you not post this before asking the same thing? If I remember rightly, you were given some feedback too(?).

Anyway, if you wanna go super oldschool, try off-white frill knee or crew socks (depending on how long the OP is) and an off-white headdress with say, deep wine coloured roses on the sides (to match the OP). Pair with oldschool black shoes and bag. Wear a ringlet wig or curly/ ringlet bunches.

Another option is to do exactly as above but with a black colorway, you could even add long black lace bloomers.

Attaching a simple cross to the choker part could work too.

>>8530821

I'd love to hear some suggestions on how to coord this dress better! I didn't have time to order any tights/socks online, so I just used some normalfag ones (but at least they matched the blouse). Also, I had a bag with me in the same colour as the shoes. I wanted the bodyline shoes in dark red, but they're not going to get restocked, and I'm also concerned they might be too red for the dress but idk. Any suggestions?
(I know there's a self post thread, but I want coord help, so therefore I'll post here)

Does anyone have any Sweet/OTT Sweet coords with black colorway of Lyrical Bunny? I know people usually wear white blouses with black color ways but I was wondering if a pastel pink blouse would work too?

>>8530899
I honestly don't think the normalfag tights are an issue, especially as the jsk is so long. A delicate lace design pair of tights might be a nice option though, or lace ankle socks perhaps.

I'd actually be tempted to get a nice neutral dark brown pair of shoes and pair with a matching bag rather than try to find shoes in the perfect burgundy shade. You could even go with soft black shoes or a matching off-white, again using a bag to match.

I think the main thing that's making this fall a little flat is actually the hair arrangement, with such an elegant dress, you could really get away with an elegant, interesting updo or say, a vintage burgundy hat with ivory rose embellishments or something similar.

Oh hey, the OP is the dress that I was planning to come and ask for help with. What are some nice silver bags other than star and moon shapes? Preferably large because I carry a ton of stuff with me.

>>8531149
I really don't think the socks or shoes work with this coord at all.
Possibly the headbow.

>>8531149
navy shoes would be prettier in my opinion

>>8531153
Is it style/ theme of those items, the colors, both?

>>8531304
Not that anon but both, the design of the shoes is alright though.

>>8531149
I like the shoes but I'd suggest navy tights. Sorry I don't have any bag recs, I'm looking for a really huge one too.

>>8531149
I see what you were going for with the socks, but they might not look good from a distance because yeah, they're constellations and there's stars on the dress but from afar they just look like weird zigzaggy lines. Every single coord I've seen with this dress is so heavy on navy, though. Including the one I made with mine, haha. It's getting a bit old but as you all can see, I myself am shit at coording so my opinion probably doesn't matter.

I'm a sucker for the mint/ pink color combo, hopefully it doesn't look too forced. I'd like to find mint tights that are more visually interesting than plain tights. Something like AP's Fantastic Lace-Up Tights, but hopefully less expensive. The person I bought this from provided detail shots that made it look like the dress has gold stripes in the fabric (hasn't arrived in the mail yet and I've never seen it in person), should I just incorporate that with jewelry or go for gold shoes as well? I guess I could also do ivory lace tights and mint shoes, but I don't own any mint shoes yet. And how many colors should be incorporated with the headwear? Is it fine if it's just white roses?

>>8529306
I'd skip the floral headpiece, I think the straw boater would be really cute with this and it goes better with your fruit theme than flowers would. It seems like these reds match but it can be hard to tell just from pictures. Maybe white tights with red fruit on them instead of black?

>>8530774
How long is the dress? I'd do peeking bloomers if it's short enough, maxipad head-dress, do long straight pigtails for a hair style, go with rocking horse shoes or some old school mary janes. Personally I'd stick to coording it with black with maybe a few touches of white in the socks and headdress.

>>8531065
I agree that nice dark brown shoes would look lovely with that dress.

>>8530937
Try asking in the worn thread?

>>8531149
I like the silver shoes but I'd go with quieter tights/socks, like less patterned, maybe in sax but probably in navy. Skip the headdress and go for something more delicate, also in silver. Sadly I don't have any bag recommendations, it seems like silver isn't as popular in lolita as gold is (yet)

>>8531673
Mint shoes are going to make this look much more balanced than gold ones would, anon. I'd look into buying some, honestly. I'd try to bring pink into the headwear with the white roses, too, although just white roses could be nice.

The lace on the bolero and the dress is white, right? So if you do go for lighter tights go with white instead of ivory.

I feel like this is missing something, but I don't know what. Is it just me?

>>8530778
The colors all match well enough irl. It's more the teal/blue combo combined with a floral dress that has no blue in it.

>>8531707
Something blue to wear on your head, I think. That would balance it out nicely.

Please disregard that this coord is missing accessories, and a wig.

I was wondering if this beret I made goes with this dress, or if it's even worth using. Any opinions or suggestions on it would be great, this is the first time I've made something for a coord.
Thanks!

>>8531741
Opps dropped pic.

>>8531741
The socks dont work, do pink or light blue.

>>8531732
Is this any better?

>>8531756
alrighty, I actually have the socks in both ivory and pink. Thanks!

>>8531781
Cant decide if you should change to turquoise or find navy wrist cuffs.

>>8531834
Turquoise x navy wrist cuffs? If I can find any.

>>8531781
That headbow looks like it will go nicely. Not sure about the wrist cuffs, you could maybe even go ivory for those to match the bag/shoes. It looks much more evenly balanced now though.

>>8531742
The beret looks like it will be pretty cute with this JSK. What's the blouse that you're planning to wear like?

>>8530774
not sure if this does help, as not all coords are oldschool, I just wanted to illustrate every idea in my head.

>>8529254
Where is this blouse from? It's so pretty!

>>8531853
Thank you! I was thinking I could wear this chess story blouse. It's the one in the picture but without the bow attached.

>>8531872
this is glorious anon, please be my stylist

I know that matching black and brown is frowned upon here, but I wanted to try. Is it awful?

>>8532258
Sorry, dropped pic. Also the blouse is much more brighter irl.

>>8531847
No the bow and tights come in turquoise too but having powder blue and navy wristcuffs would let the lapis bow and tights fit better because the jellies match the dress.

>>8532261
Right looks good, left doesn't.

>>8531707
Not saying you have to get one or its guaranteed to match, but Automatic Honey is doing a bonus release of some of their aquatic themed items.

>>8530821
Thank you kindly for your suggestions anon. I love the ideas you've suggested.

>>8531689
I'm not sure if it would quite do peeking bloomers as it's surprisingly long but I may try. I love white socks and black shoes so will do that.

>>8531872
Thank you so much for taking the time to create 5 coords for me. I love the oldschool options although I think I'll wear it with mostly offwhite and black shoes based on all the suggestions. I really liked the additional gold used in the third coord. You are fantastic anon.

>>8532337
I have an all ivory usakumya and was wondering if it would work well with this dress or should I try a sweeter dress for usakumya?

>>8532261
right looks good, are the shoes black as well?

>>8532421
No, brown.

>>8532261
If you have lighter yellow-brown shoes, but not shiny gold, I think it would look nicer. Definitely the coord on the right.
The issue with brown and black is the same issue with navy and black: if you aren't careful, you will look like you got dressed in the dark. That's why you may wish to up the contrast with a lighter brown shoe.
In addition, the shoes you currently have are really sweet for the coord. For classic, I really like the look of heeled oxfords/brogues, but anything a little more mature would really round out the coord.

>>8532464
black would be a lot better imho if you're gonna do this or >>8532590

What bag would look best with Nameless Poem in Black? It's the embroidered version. I was thinking something small and simple, like a black satchel? I've never tried gothic before

>>8531149
ahhh what dress is this. sorry i'm new and this is really pretty.

>>8532749
Krad Lanrete's Lost in Sea.

>>8532282
>>8532590
>>8532590
>>8532688
Thank you very much!

>>8532734
Depends on the outfit. I definitely think the dress lends itself better to simpler, old-school style outfits so a black satchel would definitely be nice or possibly a coffin-shaped bag if you're going very goth.

>>8531781
I think this is better. I personally don't think that the navy tights will look unbalanced once you put everything on since Lost in Sea is a tiny bit longer than most dresses (even the short length is a couple inches longer than most standard knee length dresses, and the long is obviously...long), but if you're concerned about that at all perhaps a necklace that features the darker blue would help the balance.

>>8531673
If the gold is that subtle you probably want to go with mint or pink shoes. I can't find you mint tights that are patterned *and* cheaper, sadly...
My personal feeling would be no to white roses - looking at the photos they might be more of a soft/off white and if you want to focus on the mint and pink combo perhaps pink would be a better choice.
I would say - ivory tights if you have them already and they match the bolero and dress trim, pink or ivory shoes with mint bow/rose clips attached (Look on etsy for alligator-backed mint rose/flower hair clips, or actual shoe clips - they're like $5) and pink + mint hair roses with an updo, plus gold toned jewellery. This is a gorgeous dress though - I think it'll be very classy worn.

>>8533199
Well, I'll consider some more expensive options for the tights since I've had no luck with anything under $40 so far. Incidentally, are brand tights/ socks worth the price?

>>8533628
I think socks are often worth it for designs/colours that you can't find elsewhere, but I've never owned lolita brand tights so can't really say. Personally I tend to put holes in regular tight fabric no matter how nice they are, so I don't tend to buy expensive tights as I often have to wear socks with them anyway

>>8532734
>black satchel
Yes. But only if you do it simple. If you're going with elaborate headdresses and underskirts and fancy tights get something else.

Do bonnets look bad on chubby faces?

>>8534429
not quite sure what's going on here anon, you've got a dusky midnight purple jsk, navy tights with yellow/gold stars and then white/silver accents with your other items.

I'm not sure about using gold tones full stop with this, antique gold or brass at a push but it's crying out for silver or gun-metal tones.

>>8535739
it really depends anon, 'cubby face' isn't really a face shape as such - sometimes it can look cute, other times, awkward.

Girl in pic related is deliberately making her face appear 'chubby' for the cute factor. As a general rule, I'd avoid bonnets that are very large - smaller or half bonnets might be a better option.

>>8535779
The tights I didn't like at all tbh but I wasn't sure what I should do with socks/tights. I could only come up with plain black otherwise.

Any concrit? I'm trying bittersweet for my first coord
(and all burnado!!!)

Searching for some nice headwear idea's for Sweet Girl Room JSK in Brown.

>>8535897
Is the jsk the purple version you have in your collage? If so, I really wouldn't try to bring that midnight/ petrol blue shade into it.

As it stands, you have three non neutral colors (not including the gold on the tights) going on, the dusky midnight purple of the jsk, petrol blue in the book and embellishment on the blouse and then navy (xgold tights). Frankly, unless you try to bring in balance between the different blue/purple shades you have going on, it's likely going to look a bit of a mess.

Anyway, what about pic related anon? They even have a color variation called 'blue-purple' which looks pretty much like an exact match.

Also black tights don't have to be boring, especially is they have some kind of interesting branches/bramble type lace design, echoing the print.

>>8536079

>>8535988
Ew

>>8535988
The pinks don't match, the wig is way to cosplay like, those shoes are ugly and not suitable for lolita, you may want to try an actual blouse instead of a cutsew

>>8536070
Didn't we do this before? Anyway, I suggested an embellished hat, especially in the bergere style (adding own brown and/or stone/off-white flower embellishments etc if necessary).

>>8535988
putting this together in my mind it looks horrible. Don't do this. Nothing about it is elegant. It's stupid.

>>8535988
Giving the benefit of the doubt and addressing this as non-bait - I really wouldn't attempt 'bittersweet' as your first coord if you haven't got your complimentary fabric and textures down, not to mention a grasp of warm and cool colors. Honestly anon, it's all over the place.

I'd stick to simple, clean gothic until you become more confident with color matching, or at least take a leaf out of good pastel goth ensembles when it comes to colors.

>>8535988
Make sure your pinks match, switch the wig out for a plain black one, loose the shoes.

>>8534429
I agree with the other anon about using navy blue with this, I'd stick to silver and black. Also less busy tights will look more elegant, I htink, than star-printed ones. The JSK is really pretty.

>>8536079
I think the purse she has picked out is actually black and just looks blue from the lighting in the pic. I agree with you about the tights, though.

>>8536200
I thought that initially but the more I look at it, the more the 'magic book' (not the purse) looks like it has a mottled petrol blue texture running through it (concentrated on the left side).

This is my first coord, hopefully it's not a mess. The ivory and mint on the JSK are perfect matches for the barrette IRL even though the barrette looks way more yellow in this picture. Honestly, they both look yellow IRL, so I'm just going to coord with regular white because it matches the lace instead of trying to find perfect matches for that pale yellow. I could get the blouse bows in different colors but I think I'd rather just remove them so they don't factor into this coord. I really like the cape in the collage, but I hope the bear theme isn't too much of a stretch because there are some bear-shaped cookies on the print. Maybe a bear-themed bag would help? I haven't found any non-Rilakkuma ones yet, though. For legwear and shoes, is plain white tights and brown tea parties good enough? And does it matter if there's small floral details in lace and stuff on other items even if the main piece has no florals at all?

>>8536079
Oh man thank you these are very cool. And yeah I think it needed to bring together the purple some how but, I wanted to bring the silver in the dress with the book style purses. I couldn't decide which to use. They are both book purses. The one that looked blue I thought was just poor lighting and I thought it was black.

I want to do a punk coord...
suggestions?

>>8536275
Are you planning to remove the red bows?

>>8536291
Oops, it seems like I was a little unclear before. I meant that even if I got the bows in matching colors I would probably take them off the blouse anyway. I'm not getting them in red and I'm definitely not going to use red bows in this coord.

Trying to do a theme, but I own mostly non-print items, so I'm trying to think of something I can do. Not including any small accessories, how does it look so far? I'm trying to go for a plush rabbit theme, lots of pom poms and whatnot. Really stuck on what kind of wig (cut/color) and bag to use.

>>8536285
I'd say you'd be better off with another pair of shoes. Maybe old school lolita heels? Those really chunky ones.

Also, the blouse doesn't match the dress.

>>8536285
Nothing really goes well together, anon.

You should try looking at H Naoto and their Frill line. That might suit what you're looking for. Shopping the Bodyline punk section will only result in looking like an ita.

>>8536285
don't

>>8536275
sauce on that fucking capelet please, I must have one..

>>8536375
Bunny House, make sure to go to their new FB page (you can tell because it has fewer likes) instead of the old one because that one got shut down for some reason

>>8536070
You could've at least read the reply you got last time.

>>8536275
Bear theme may be confusing unless you reflect it in the jewellery and bag. The biscuits make me think of the Tiny Teddies biscuits, it'd be super cute if you could get a bag and accessories that look like them although a quick search has turned up nothing for me.
White tights sound fine but pretty plain. I think brown tea parties should be ok if they are a similar shade to the bag, otherwise could be too dark as the browns in the print are more beige-toned and lighter. I wonder whether tan or ivory shoes would work?
And no, small details should be fine.

>>8536285
Really don't.

>>8536321
I think the fuzzy hat, a wig, fur collar, and fuzzy pompom earrings are going to overwhelm your head. It's not obvious that you're going for a theme here at all as the bottom half of the outfit looks summery and the top half wintery. Knee boots with fur toppers both suit the outfit and fit the theme more.

>>8536420
I was thinking fur toppers as well, but the trouble is finding some that are white. I keep running across some, but most of the colors I've seen for sale are off-white and kind of a tan/milk coffee color.

Swankiss has some pretty outrageous furry shoes, but the only thing about them that I think is interesting would be the fur.

>>8535988
>burnado!!!

>>8536275
If you're worried about the bear ears looking out of place you could ask Bunny House to make the caplet without the ears, unless you already own it with the ears. I don't know how accommodating they are with requests like that but I know some girls have gotten them to offer items in different colors and taking off the ears would make less work for them anyway so it's worth a shot.

>>8535988
fuck the haters. I like it. Just get a better blouse and heels instead of sneakers.

>>8533628
They are definitely higher quality. All brand-name tights I own are very thick and have good stretch, while replicas/cheap taobao brands rip within a wear or two, and even less if you got chubby thighs. If you have the option and love the design I say go with brand, but it's not necessary all the time.

Here's a challenge! I bought this JSK recently because I'm a fan of odd color combinations and it was pretty cheap. Any suggestions? (that stark white lining is really killing me but I'll make do...)

I'm trying to find a blouse in cream with a high collar but with flowing bell/princess sleeves. Does anyone have any suggestions? I love the JetJ blouse but I dislike the fuku collar.

>>8536945
Meta has a beige one, but it might be too much on the beige side rather than cream

>>8536912
I love that teal green. I'd say see if you can find one of the btssb velvet teal boleros, teal hair flower, white blouse like the picture, grey lace tights, teal shoes (maybe irregular choice) and fan shaped bag. Jewellery could be delicate, silver and fan themed as well.

>>8534429
Link to tights?

>>8536275
Link to cape?

>>8536453
As weird as it sounds, have you tried costume shops? They often sell them for Santa outfits...

>>8536912
Anon have you got an pictures of the actual dress, I've been curious about the colour. Makes me think of dust and mould in the nicest way possible

>>8537138
Sorry for the messy room/poor light. the actual color is kind of a grey lavender and the greens/turquoise of the trims don't match very well. I actually had that association too! Like a dress found moulding away in a forgotten attic.

>>8536977
>>8536376 said it's from Bunny House.

So I'm just getting back in to lolita, and this is the first JSK I've bought in 5 years. I really love it, but I'm having trouble deciding which socks/shoes to wear with it. Which combo do you guys think looks best? Also, I'd just love some feedback in general. (sorry about the mess!)

>>8537183
I'm really diggin #3. it looks the most old school.

>>8537183
I like the one on the right. I disagree that it's old school, ankle socks weren't as much of a thing as knee socks were so to me that modernises it a little

>>8537200
>>8537213
I get what both of you guys are saying, the frill of the socks looks more old school and the length seems more modern. The most I look at it, the more I prefer them the most too. I was a bit hesitant at first because when I left lolita ankle socks weren't really a thing, but I've been doing some browsing and they can look pretty nice!

>>8536912
Oh, I have this in black. The chest strap thingies confuse me a little!
This colourway makes me think of sea monsters, maybe a washed up on the beach coord?

I'm thinking about this for my first coord. I'm trying to find a bag that better matches the shoes. Feedback please. Also which headdress do you think would be better? I'm trying to play on the cream lace and bows on the dress by using creams and browns. Most of my jewelry will also be creams and browns and like one lavender thing. It's hard matching lavenders because this dress is a weird dark lavender.

>>8537408
this is pretty great, I'd go with the rose hairband and bunny bag, to me the book bag doesn’t quite go color wise, it seems too red/tan. If you could find a bag in a better matching brown, I do think it would bring a nice balance to the whole ensemble.

>>8536079
Do you have the name of these or a link to them?

>>8537134
That's not a bad idea. I live in the middle of nowhere, so I can't physically go to a shop, but I could probably start checking online. Thanks for the suggestion, anon!

>>8537563
always check the titles of the pictures anon, just in case they contain the info you're after

Can anyone give advise on how I could coord this with a black chiffon blouse? Like what accessories would gel it look balanced? I have a lot of black sweet lolita accessories.

>>8536912
I did some brainstorming for you anon! I can see many colors working for this dress.

>>8537829
I'd be tempted to keep it pretty simple - black tights or socks, sweet-classic black shoes, sweet-classic black bag and a big black hat with matching pink roses, finishing off with a black pendant that falls roughly between the two X corset laces on the bodice. I think it would give everything a cute but sophisticated twist. I think cramming in pinkxblack accessories etc with a jsk like this is just going to look awkward.

If what you're actually trying to do is 'bittersweet', i think there are more appropriate jsks around for that kinda look, that actually contain say, black and pink or whatever in the print.

>>8537849
Do you have a larger version of this? I love your collages so much.

>>8537852
Thank you anon!

It doesn't get bigger for some reason, but you can check out every item here:
http://www.polyvore.com/brainstorming_coords/set?id=172295631

>>8537829
I think working with pearls would be nice to jazz it up.
Like pearls sewn onto a beret, cardigan, shoes ect

Any advice on how to coord either of these pieces (leaning towards the pink skirt more)? Both color palettes are a departure from my normal stuff, so I figure it'd be good to get some ideas to start with before I goof hard.

>>8536852
When you have so much burando that others burn up in flames

I'm wanting to put together a witch coord for Halloween. That's not the exact blouse I own but it's pretty similar and if i can get my hands on an all black brand jsk then I'll probably use that instead as well. Do you think i could get away with striped socks here? Also I feel like this just looks kinda generic. Any ideas on other accessories to put with this maybe?

>>8538276
I think you could get away with the striped socks, but tights might look better - as in, striped tights. I think red shoes + red accessories a la Wizard of Oz might look really cute but that's probably quite over done.

>>8538284
Oh i already own some red shoes i might actually do that! Thanks!

>>8537850
No bittersweet, just sweet with pink and black. Thanks for the advice.

>>8537849
Anon do you have sources on the shoes you used here?

It may just be me but I have pic related coming to me soon and whilst I think its adorable, I feel its bordering on looking waitressy/maid cafe - can I have some coord help to stay away from that look?

>>8531707
if you're new, don't wear that star clip.

>>8536285
if this isn't bait then i'm really sad
you look like a newbie (guessing by amount of bodyline) so i would suggest you stay away from punk, wa, guro, and other difficult substyles until you have much more experience.

>>8531742
not enough dark brown but the rest works.

>>8538649
Yeah, upon reflection I removed it.
It was just too tacky for me. Is it an ita staple or something?

>>8538660
the star clip was really popular in '09-10 (if i remember correctly) along side of huge pastel wigs. So usually its only newbies using that stuff now.

>>8538635
Go full chocolate. like chocolate fucking everything

>>8538678
Is this chocolate enough?

>>8538660
Cute coord, but you're going to need a navy bolero or something to balance out the tights. Those wristcuffs and bow aren't enough. Alternatively, scrap all the navy, and just use ivory and gold accessories.
>>8537893
Here are some pretty basic ideas.

>>8529254
Is this shirt loliable?
I imagine it would look nice under a JSK

trying to find a jsk like this but in plain black, no idea where to post this so it's going here. any suggestions?

>>8539067
Absolutely. Obviously depends on the JSK, though, but you should be fine.

>>8538635
Maybe go for elegant? Brown heels, ivory tights, brown blazer and bag.

>>8537408
I'm not sure about the neckline of the blouse with the jsk, it could suit a bit weirdly. I like the browns and ivory, can't see the tights very well but assume they're ivory lace? The shoes are fine, and the flower on the far right in the middle row would be my pick for headwear. Bag wise I'm not feeling either, I agree with the other anon with getting a brown one that matches better

>>8539622
Innocent World

I want to make the most of this classic babydoll btssb jsk. I almost feel like a blouse may actually detract from some of its details and that a simple cropped bolero would be best. I haven't found anything suitable as yet though.

Any ideas in general for creating a really nice oldschool or slightly oldschool coord with this? I really want to do it the justice it deserves.

should I go for mint or white to go with this dress?

>>8541215
Why not use white as a base and add mint accents?

>>8541237
hmm, maybe? I wanted to do a capelet with it though.

Need help, I have like zero ideas, especially for shoes and hair piece.

>>8538810
thanks anon! I was thinking about using a brown bolero too. Legwear and shoe ideas helped a lot since I was pretty unsure what would work ok.

Sorry for the clusterfuck. Also the dress looks a little bit different since, you know, IW stock pics.
I'm not sure with a blouse choice to go with the coord.
>Should I choose a black or white shirt?

The stars on chain are for the bag, it's the only black bag I have. I decided to go with white+black+navy+gold accents color scheme. I was thinking about black tights but I think the coord would be too top-heavy if with plain legs.
>already regretting getting this dress

>>8537408
How about ivory or golden shoes?

Question, is this JSK too short on me? i can make an underskirt.
Disregard the outfit, i wouldn't even call this a chord, i just wanted to try this on and realized it looks short to my untrained eye.

Thoughts on this so far? I'd like to wear this in a couple of weeks so I don't have much of a window to order stuff. These are all items that I already own or are being shipped to me atm.

The ribbon combs are mint to match the stars on the background of the print. I don't know if I should put something else on my head, my hair is long, dark and straight and I was hoping to put it into simple twintails because it's going to be quite warm (I'm not used to that weather). I also have several black blouses but they are more elegant, and I fear I'd overheat.

>>8542744
It just doesn't fit in the places it should. an underskirt wouldn't help.

>>8542770
That's unfortunate. it's too small i assume? its my first jsk(first lolita anything actually.)
Looking at chords from the CoF thread, it is definitely too short.

>>8542744
So also its backwards, fml

http://lolibrary.org/apparel/shirring-letters-jsk

>>8542371
Why so much gold anon? The jsk is crying out for silver in my opinion, or at the very least, more subdued antique type gold/brass/bronze shades.

>>8542764
it looks like you have many different gold shades going on here (the shoes look especially bright/yellowish) whereas the jsk looks more of a beige-gold. The mint bows from the photo, look far too bright as well.

The star chain looks like a good match gold-tone wise however.

>>8542764
maybe i'm blind but i don't see the mint in this dress at all? switch the combs to black either way, it's really unbalanced with the rest of what you have going on

>>8542744
>>8542798
>>8542784
Anon from mail thread here. I think now that you've realized that it's backwards, it should fit you correctly since everything will be in the right place.

Here are my suggestions for you and your first main piece (congrats!). I used items that can be found on Aliexpress/Ebay (let me know if you'd like links) if you haven't ventured onto Taobao yet. Also, these are good basics/staples to have too.

>Old-School
Coordinating it in this way is good for beginners since by nature it's pretty minimal.
>1. Long-sleeved white cotton blouse: A good basic to have. I chose one with a peter pan collar and little details to fit the lolita aesthetic.
>2. Lace-topped white over-knee or under-knee: You can wear them over flesh-colored tights if you want to hide your tattoos.
>3. White headdress: versatile for other coords. Using the bow from the dress is fine too, but I suggest all white since the print is so busy. For your hair, ringlets or curls work for this type of headwear. Avoid excessive volume.
>4. Plain black mary-janes OR white RHS: I actually like the idea of black with this for an old-school look. It's not acceptable in other styles though. The white RHS are a good choice too.
>5. White or black bag: Depending on which shoes you go with. I chose a simple, iconic heart bag.
>6. Parasol: Not required by any means, but it's a cute and useful accessory for meets.

Another is a sweet-classic hybrid
>1. White short-sleeved chiffon blouse: The short sleeves provide some interest to the shoulder area and the material is a good contrast from the cotton of the JSK
>2. White lace ankle socks: Again, paired with nude tights (dancer's tights work best to block scars/tattoos imo)
>3. Boater hat: You can pin the bow from the dress on it, lay a flower crown on top of it, basically customize it any way you want. Very versatile.
>4. Brown oxfords: gives a mature look.
>5. Letter bag: Here is where motifs come into play

> 1/2

>>8542982
>cont'd
>5. Wristwear: since your arms are bare. I chose these simple sock toppers (which is what wristcuffs actually are) since I hate bodyline's
>6. Parasol or shawl: The parasol works for either coord. Since you mentioned that you sewed, you could consider making a high-quality lace-tinged shawl which would tie in the theme of "maiden in the countryside corresponding through letters house on the prairie" sort of thing
>7. Accessories: Look for letter-shaped jewelry on Ebay/etsy/aliexpress. If you want brand, you can look through secondhand sales for some of AP's Victorian Letter jewelry. I could see a really cute detail like a wax stamp ring or a book-shaped locket being cute with this.

(Disclaimer: These are just my opinions and how I would coordinate this dress. I am an old fart old-school and classic lolita)

>>8542971
The shoes are a very yellowish gold indeed, but all those shades do not look that jarring IRL. If I wasn't in the middle of a move I would have taken pictures of the actual items instead of using Google ones, because the star bracelet, for example, is the one that is further off from matching everything else.

>>8542972
That's why I mentioned it in the text, the small stars all over the skirt are mint, and very noticeable in person. I feel like I have to incorporate it somewhere, and I figured my head would be the best place since my hair is very dark. They are the only item thats' in the mail, so I can't guarantee they won't be too bright, but the seller's picture made them look more muted, and more similar to the mint in the dress.

>>8542371
Were did you get that cross necklace from? I'd love to wear that with my Nameless Poem.

>>8542963
It doesn't. Are you blind? Also your white shoes are ugly as fuck and not lolita. You have a really shitty taste.

>>8542963
Wow, this is so ugly.

Can F+F be saved?

>>8542982
>>8542994

Thank you so much for your input. i was absolutely terrified to post at all because internet hate machine, and you've been so incredibly helpful and given me some great direction.

i'd really love to get links for that boater hat, the letter bag, white rocking horse shoe, and oxfords. :) I definitely think the letter bag/oxford/boater hat combo will work well for both this and the navy/sailor jsk i mentioned in the buy thread, which, great news, has been shipped out again.

>>8543045
>>8543047
the samefag is real

>>8542963
i personally like this one far more than the original, especially the tights-- i agree the jsk is better with silver, imo.

>>8541323
I'd go with pink shoes, a pink flower headband, and keep the rest white maybe with pink accents on the socks.

>>8541323
I've never actually worn lolita, so take this with a grain of salt.
I'm practicing my coord skills for when I eventually do dive in, so con crit is really appreciated by the way.

>>8543056
by replacing the white ribbon for a nicer, more sturdy black one? Yeah I reckon

>>8543045
shoes would be easy enough to swap out for more traditional lolita ones. v.westwood shoes are not for everyone but they get used in lolita coords fairly often

>>8542371
I think you should try to stick to one gold shade, it seems like you've got a few different gold colors going on here plus the rose and bow look silver?

The navies all look quite different too but I appreciate lighting can be deceptive. The hat looks like a nice match though.

The thing throwing it off the most seems to be the bodyline shoes since they're such a pale gold color.

>>8543130
Thank you! I'll keep that in mind. Do you think ankle socks would work?

>>8543216
Shoes and socks are so cute, but I not feeling the bolero/cape. What you think about that blouse? I have a similar one, much simplier, but same type of sleeves.

I'm going to a sailor/marine themed meet soon, and I'm a little stuck on what to do for the shoes, leg wear, and wrist accessories. Here are my ideas so far. Whichever hat I end up going with I plan on adding some red accents to balance it out a little.

Hey I posted this on the Halloween thread but after a month of stewing on this coord idea I really hate the bolero. I still want some red on this but I'm going to a normie party Halloween night so comfort is needed. Thanks gulls.

>>8543551
This is actually really cool. It's almost a military look isn't it? I think plainish mary janes or lace up short boots that aren't too sweet would go well. Plainer tights are also ok imo, but stripes or something in a more subdued palette (not stark black and white cheap ones, think black and grey). I like the idea of a maroon bag but the bow on the second one is quite soft/ feminine compared to the dress. Lastly, I think the outfit would go better with a bob or faux bob/ some sort of updo that fits with the hat. It's more of a wartime look. Caps and long hair look weird.

>>8543742
I can always try pulling this wig back into a low bun or a ponytail, if not I have another wig that I can cut into a bob.
Using striped tights always makes me a little nervous. I feel like most people just write it off as being ita, even though stripes with a sailor theme would work.

>>8540937
I think it'd be nice in a kuro outfit with rectangle headdress or mini crown on top of looped pigtails, a peter pan collar blouse (I think a bolero will cover more of the details than a blouse), otk socks and chunky heels

>>8542371
You could get away with a bolero/cardigan with this, personally I'd go for a very simple high necked blouse or one where the neckline is completely hidden by the dress. I agree that it seems to be better suited to silver rather than gold accents

>>8543694
Yeah I'm not feeling the bolero. Red lipstick and a red clutch bag would be my preference, and a more structured, military-inspired jacket rather than the bolero.

>>8543757
Low bun/ pony sounds all right actually! Just more official than long flowing locks, yknow?
I think the problem with striped socks is they often don't match the outfit and they're a really bright contrasting colourway. Like stark black x white or red x white, etc. Connie from COF did this really great sailor coord with some, they were grey and black and they really made it. Meta's sailor and military series are great inspo and they like their striped socks, go for it!

>>8543783
and I just chose that bag to represent some sort of wine satchel (or even black actually), there are probably better ones out there.

>>8543551
How about vertical stripe black hose? Like stripe socks but with elegant feel~~~

>>8543813
I actually thought of that just after I posted as well! It's a good idea.

>>8543783
>>8543787
>>8543813
>>8543821
Thanks guys! Those socks are cute, I'll try finding something similar to them. I do also like the vertical stripes idea. I'm also looking at pic related, and I think that could look ok with the shoes on the right of >>8543783 if I decide to take a more plain route.

Stupid coordinating question, but is it okay to coordinate a strawberry print with cherries?

I have a printed jsk that features strawberries (though they aren't the main theme) and I have a cute bolero that has embroidered cherries on it, but I don't know of it would be odd to mix cherries and strawberries.
There are no cherries on the print, but I thought they could look similar enough to work.

>>8544016
I think it's fine, anon. But, you might want to have a bracelet or rings that have both strawberries and cherries to make it look slightly more intentional.

>>8544022
I have a broach that has both a cherry and strawberry on it, and I also have some accessories with cherries. I don't have many strawberry accessories though.

I'll make a collage when I get the chance to better show what I'm trying to coordinate

>>8543765
Shark bait lolita anon here: thank you! I didn't think of that, do you have any recommendations where to get a military cut jacket and bag? Not really sure if I should risk a taobao order since I never ordered from there before.

>>8541215

You could do either but in my personal opinion >>8541283 I think a mint capelet would look gross. It would just be too bold of a color and having such a large block of it could look weird.

>>8543909
The socks in my college are actually in stock at meta right now, but they're bordeux x antique white. Gradient are nice too.

I need help to creat a tone down/casual outfit with this jsk, but I still want to look Jfashion.

>>8544521
Green baggy cardigan to match the green in the print and white turtle neck or white neru collar (spelling?) with obligatory black thigh highs and booties. If the bow on the torso is detachable, totally take it off since it pushes the outfit to a more childlike place. If you have the beret, I'd use it but if anything just a black or green headband or grossgrain ribbon in the aforementioned colors. Try to look at bonbon 21 for more inspo. Keep the bag simple black, I'd avoid anything shiny patent and style with minimal jewelry in gold tones. Good luck anon, hope you dig the ideas.

>>8544308
oh cool! thanks anon. If I go with those then do you think I should add some off white in other places?

I'm having a hard time finding blouses that look good under this JSK. The neckline is hard to work with... Right now I'm looking for a plain blouse with a pan collar and puff-sleeves (no buttons or pintucks or anything distracting on the bust) but for some reason I can't find any (I swear they seemed to be everywhere a year ago)

Anyone else have ideas? I've been wearing a cropped cardigan over it for now...

Can I get some advice on coording Perfume Bottle? I'm planning on going with brown and gold and dusty pink accents, and a light brown or maybe a blonde wig, but I'm not used to coording classic and that's really the direction I want to take it in, so I'm a bit stuck on what else to add. I haven't bought the purse or bolero yet, either, they're just thoughts!

Hi, it's not lolita but I bought the IW Saunier skirt in pink and I absolutely adore it, it hits about 2 or 3 inches above my knee but can fit a bodyline petticoat which was a nice surprise. I'm just not sure how to coord it or exactly what style I'd be going for with it? I've tried on a pink blouse and a white one and also the sweaters I own and I reckon I just have to buy some tops that suit it better but I'm stuck as to what to look for! It's a kind of dusty pink, with off white lace.

>>8544292
If you aren't comfortable with taobao, ebay, amazon and etsy are fine...

I know that Halloween is two months away, but I'm already starting to plan a coord for it. Here's my first attempt in putting together a Bloody Mary coord. I want to keep the coord mainly shiro with a touch of guro. I'm planning on adding additional fake blood running down my eyes and down my arms. I'd also like to know where I can find wigs like the two hair pictures I provided.

What do you gulls think? I'm very open to suggestions as of right now since this is my first attempt at drafting this coord.

This will be my first coord ever and I'm so excited to put it together! Thoughts on what color blouse/tights to wear with this JSK? I'm open to any and all suggestions.

>>8543096
nah, not all of us are dicks. especially when someone new takes advice and runs with it
boater hat: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Women-Derby-Straw-Hat-Summer-Beach-Girls-Boater-Gangster-Bow-Sailor-Cap-Pretty-/301665262120
letter bag: all the listings on aliexpress and ebay are way overpriced, but you can find it on Loris' Taobao store, or if you haven't dipped into Taobao land yet, here's a reseller http://clobbaonline.com/index.php?p=1_6_bags
white RHS: from bodyline. i won't link it cause there's a million types that all have different sizes in stock, so i'll let you decide
oxfords: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot-Sale-Carved-British-Style-Oxford-Shoes-for-Women-Flat-Lace-Up-Women-Oxfords-Ladies-Casual/32330132343.html

>>8544730
What about a plain, high collared cutsew? >>8539067 might also suit your dress.

>>8544751
I love that purse! If you want to stick with brown, finding brown oxfords or low heeled boots would be a good idea, then ivory or dusky pink tights/blouse with gold jewellery. Hair wise it doesn't necessarily need a wig unless your natural hair is particularly unsuitable.

>>8545030
Looks like it'd suit otome, I can see it with a blazer, fitted blouse and tights or baggier cutsew, cardigan, otks and loafers in a preppy style. Try axes femme for cute blouses?

>>8545535
I'd actually go for plain white tights and get some blood going on those. The wig is probably a regular curly one back combed/brushed to frizz

>>8545782
I love lavender with purple toned navy shades, so that would be my choice. Gold accents of course.

>>8539622
That style is called underbust. I would tell you to search lolibrary's "underbust" category but that site is down right now

would love some help with this! I'm getting ready to put a taobao order in for this dress for an aquarium meet happening next month towards the end of september.

not sure how I want to coord this as I'd like something a bit more on the elegant but still somewhat simple side. (and so less of the cutesy, really sweet type of marine accessories)

this is what I have so far for the basics of the coord, I'm just not sure what to do for accessories. I really like the first pair of socks (with the red background and fancier design) so I think I might go for those, or just some sort of lacey white tights. I also have some navy heels but not too sure if they will match the dress + since we'll be walking around an aquarium I think the gold shoes will be more comfortable anyway.

I also am not opposed to making something myself or getting something commissioned? was thinking about making/commissioning wristcuffs

>>8547683
I think the coord is nice so far. I would consider a gold charm bracelet, or one with some blue in it (pic related)
I do think that the blue might need balancing with your hair accessories, so consider making those blue and gold - a simple hair bow and gold anchor clips, for example. You could also go ott and wear a small sailing ship on your head, but I think you'd want a fancier outfit overall for that

I think I'm done.

>>8548018
I really don't think that bow color matches at all.

I am trying to find a blouse to go with AP Sherbet Marine JSK. The Fairy Marine blouse seems like it would match, but it also may be almost impossible to find in the right color way. I am trying to find alternative Sailor blouses, even consider removable collars. Recs, gulls?

>>8548018
The dark blue looks like too much of a leap. I like the bottom row, though.

>>8548023
It's more to go with the print on the parasol.
>>8548027
Unless you've got nicer matching alternatives it's what I'm sticking with.

>>8548033
But the parasol doesn't even match...

>>8548024
Honestly, I'd just go with a white peter pan collar blouse, with no lace or anything. I think that would be cute and subdued.
>>8548018
People offered you some good advice, but you just kind of ignored it. I think you need to nix the navy and just do off-white and sax. The accessories look great. Just get some white lace tights and sax wristcuffs and boom done.

>>8548033
I think you will need to put it on to see. When it's laid out like that it looks really off but you actually aren't going to be able to see the tights as much. I find a lot of coords that look unbalanced as collages look fine worn, and vice versa

>>8548018
Not feeling the bow or wrist cuffs. Go with pearl bracelets instead. The parasol is balanced by the tights.

I'm having some trouble finding a blouse or a cutsew for this. I feel like a cotton blouse would look awkward because of the difference in materials.

I decided to go into a new direction and add a blouse instead of a cardigan- sorry for the ugly picture for the blouse I couldnt find the listing for the nice one I bought. Taking the other anons advice, im just going to get a simple red clutch and probably will put the striped bow on the hat and tie a red kerchief around the neck for actual naval influence. Now I'm just stuck on which legwear would be best. Hopefully this is a step up from my last one. Thanks for your patience.

>>8549470
This is definitely a step down....
It's a terrible coord

>>8549470
The socks are definitely not a step up and honestly, any blouse is going to look odd given that you're going to a normalfag party with it. Keep the original legwear and lose the blouse

In my heart of hearts I know these are tacky af but I love them regardless. What would be suitable to coord these with?

>>8548037
They're both from the same print series though.
>>8548073
The only reason I introduced the navy was because I love those damn tights, so I'm trying to make it work. Cutting the naxy isn't an option since I've already pre-ordered them.
>>8548080
I agee, I'll have to wait and see. If it goes wrong I'll only ever trust /cgl/'s word and not myself.
>>8548100
I've been tempted to cut the bow and replace it with pic related.

I'm going for an understated classic look and I have a few questions on something I just put together. This is my first coordinate, so I hope I'm not too far off the mark.

One: can you save a coord if you aren't 100% matching your browns? My dress is much darker than the bag and shoes, but the bag and shoes match.
Two: I know I need wrist and hair accessories, any ideas?
Three: Can IW's Dobby OP be worn without a blouse? I can't think of what would work for this, but I do have an axes femme high collar blouse I could try to use.

What I know right off is that I need more poof, and my hair needs love. I was going to do a cascade of curls for a tea date with my mother, but I would love some wig recommendations for future coordinates.

>Otks are innocent world, beige/ chocolate brown with crowns and fleur de lis
>Bag is Loris
>Necklace has rose and pearl details
>Shoes are off brand

Any help is appreciated!

>>8550177
Not enough poof at all and it looks like it's loose on you?
You don't need to wear a blouse with an OP.
I think the Brown's are fine but honestly I'd have to see irl. A Brown beret or white/Brown canotier would be cute. Maybe something with flowers.

>>8550111
Clearly this is the only acceptable answer, and an animal handbag. AP also has some poodle socks that appear every so often for about 1000 yen on second hand sites

>>8548018
Sauce on those cuffs please?

I was hoping to pair it with a black hat & add music note / cat paw print details.

I've gone through what feels like a hundred options for shoes & blouse. Since I adore the dress so much I cop out on buying any pieces.

>>8550181
Thank you for responding to me!
It is a little loose in the waist, but the bust fits just right.
I was on the fence about a beret until you mentioned it, it'll be my next purchase. I'm looking for one that has fleur de lis to expand on that motif, but I might just get plain ones and add a bow and charms that I can change.
Thank you again!

>>8550221
r series luna in the sea wrist cuffs in sax x navy

>>8550185
My friend has this jsk and it is adorable, the poodles are actually fuzzy so they would go cute with those shoes >>8550111.
faux fur accessories would be adorable in any coord with those!

>>8550177
It's an okay start but a very awkward angle to tell anything from.
No blouse is fine.
Braids are nice in classic, if you want a wig usually it's just long curls anyway.
Match the brown dress in your hair accessories so that it's clearly a deliberate choice of 2 browns. I would go with small bow clips or flowers rather than a lacy headdress or large headbow, if you get a beret I would try to get one that clearly matches either the dress brown or shoes, and pearl/brown bow detailing matching the other brown.
Wrist wise pearl bracelet is the obvious choice, or brown wrist cuffs with a pearl chain. I would try to match the dress brown rather than your bag and shoes.
Does the brown on the socks match either the dress or bag and shoes?

>>8550177
if you want to tie in the two brown shades i reckon adding a hair accessories that incorporate both shades could work, a really cute look could be say, a dark brown hat with a ribbon in the lighter brown shade.

Another nice touch could be using a pendent that uses the same two brown shades.

>>8549813
>>8549823
damn planning this second coord sucks, I have one more coord idea before I give up and switch to my kigurumi but i don't want to keep spamming the thread. Thanks for your help though!

I posted in the Halloween thread, but I would like some feedback here too.
I'm not going to be using the exact hat pictured, but rather I'm going to make one in a similar style. I'd also like to tie in some more navy, maybe with a bag?

>>8550666
This looks really cute, anon! I think a navy bag would look nice.

Not a full coord help post, but what do you guys think about this blouse with this dress/neckline?

For reference, the dress is the Glen check flare jsk from iw. Blouse was thrifted

>>8550701
hahahahahhaa god why

Sorry, here it is right-side-up and cropped

>>8550703
It doesn't look bad, just kind of butler-y.

I put together four simple coordinates for a friend starting out in lolita, anything I should change? I was debating on accenting with wine vs accenting with navy. The dress looks cool grey on my computer, but warmer on my phone. She also want's to pair it with pearls and silver jewellery, which I didn't include as she already has it all picked out. I figure if wine is better she can switch to gold jewellery.

Planning bat coord for Halloween! I'm not too sure about the tights, though. And I'm not fond of any of the bat tattoo tights I'm finding...
Feedback is appreciated!

>>8550854
They look nice and easy to pull off, but your whites seem to be all over the place.
>>8550871
I love those tights! Where did you get them from?

>>8550871
naaw anon, those tights are perfect - trust your instincts, believe in yourself etc etc

Don't know which tights/bag combo to go for.

>>8550988
Tights are here!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351427527194

>>8551411
Aw thanks anon! After sleeping on it, I like them a lot more so I'm feeling better about the whole coord.

>>8551416
Both combos are good, So guess it would boil down to the theme you want, biscuits or chocolate. Personally, I like the former. Had you planned any other accessories?
(Also I love those shoes. I know it's not intended but they look like tiny fluffy puppies doing a play bow.)

>>8551662
I may throw caution to the wind and get both.
>>8538732 is my dream coord. Me too, they're so precious.

Dumb but relevant question: how is one supposed to style a pochette? Pic related is perfect for a coord I'm planning, but I'm not certain whether you're supposed to just carry it like a clutch bag or what? Pls and thank

>>8551416
I prefer the cleaner but still coherent and super cute look of the chocolate (non biscuit) version. Also the orangey biscuit color of the biscuit bag isn't really repeated anywhere else in the coord.

>>8551416
Biscuits is way cuter. The tights have so much going for them. Goes better with the weird shoes too. However you might want to wear the chocolate bag with it because the biscuit bag fits less color wise. And then you could get a biscuit brooch.

>>8552017
>>8552019
Both it is, then.
I may switch the biscuit bag to this due to the color concerns.

>>8550284

The brown on the socks is exactly the same as the dress, here's a better picture so you can see. The bow the dress comes with is on the smaller side and not too fancy, would getting the beret in the lighter shade and incorporating the dress bow be acceptable? I can always add other details, I'm good with stitching and crafting jewelry to an extent.
>>8550326
I've found that brooch and similar, so when I make my next order for findings and such, I'll get a few of them to test out.

Great suggestions!

>>8550854
If it's a cool grey and she's going with silver, stick with white not ivory!

>>8552322
I definitely think the lighter shade beret with the dress bow will work.

>>8550871
How much costume do you want in your coord? I like the tights, but if you are wearing this to a party or out on Halloween I'd get giant bat wings too

>>8550240
I think the Miaow boots from irregular choice would be all kinds of awesome because they pick up on the brass tone instruments and the cat theme. If you can find paw print socks that aren't obnoxiously in your face I think they'd be nice. I would recommend something like the brass band cat socks but I think the colours won't quite work

trying to figure out my halloween coord right now. won't be wearing the capelet always/might not even wear it all, put it there for good measure.

anyways, mostly looking for suggestions on jewelry/accessories! I don't want to go overboard with the bat references, so for the accessories I think I'd like to take ideas from the motif on the print and get stuff that looks like halloween candy/treats, gravestones, ghosts, witch hats, etc. I figure that I may just need to make some of my own stuff with polymer clay. the print features lolipops with cat ears, I could make a ring or brooch matching that. but if anyone has any links to some cute/quality halloween-y accessories it'd be much appreciated.

as for a bag, I think the easiest route is to go with one of those bat bags.

>>8552402
I'm not sure? I'm waiting to see if my comm does something or if any of my friends have a party. That's a cute idea, though! I have lots of experience with fabrication so I may try making some, though!

>>8553085
Whoaaa where are those bat cuffs from, anon?

>>8553122
aetherlund on storenvy!

>>8551914
I thought it was just meant for general storage/ cosmetics? However I suspect it would look all right held like a reticule (can the strings be used as handles?)
>>8550871
I've heard some bad things about that wig, like it being thin with pale blue/ violet instead of pure silver so be careful.

I'm deeply regretting not buying this at smash so I'm making coords... lol...

>>8553236
...Oh christ, now you mention it, that's exactly what it's for. The description on the site says it's supposed to go IN a bag. Thanks though!

>>8551914
I have one - they are just little drawstring pouches. This looks different from mine, but with mine you can just carry it by the straps. With that one it looks like you have to carry it around in your hand as the ribbon is just decorative.

>>8553246
Yeah, unfortunate. Draw string ones would work though so it's not that silly a mistake... would play up the regency influence in classic that is often forgotten.

any accessory (esp hair) suggestions for this?

the pink is pretty vivid in person. I would go with black, but my hair is also black so i fear it will look too bland.

>>8553425
Rock the hot pink hair. I'm tacky and mallgoth as fuck so think this skirt would be awesome with slashed black tights over hot pink leggings, pink docs/knock offs, ripped black tank with mesh bits, slouchy hot pink leopard print hoodie and pigtails with hot pink bows

>>8553442
*hair accessories. Hot pink hair would be good, but potentially limiting for other outfits

>>8529254
The print on that jsk is so pretty it makes me cry.

>>8553085
Personally like the striped tights and I think a darker wig would be more to my taste, but this looks lovely.

I wasn't into lolita, but then I discovered this set exists and never wanted anything as much, so I tried to put together a few coords for the colour ways I like best. Apologies for spam. I like the red/gold coord best. (1/3)

(2/3)

(3/3)

>>8553893
for my own personal tastes, I really like the red tights/gold shoes/crown bag. I also love that jabot necklace thing, what's it called?

cute coords anon

What even can I do with this? I've never seen pictures of it worn before.

>>8544751 again, I had this idea in my head and wanted your guys' thoughts! It's still pretty safe but I think I'm getting there. Obviously irl I'll make sure my browns match a little better. I'm thinking I'll pin either some matching flowers or a brooch to the beret, and get some gold accessories like >>8546899 suggested. I'll need a wig because my hair's definitely too short, I'm thinking a milk tea color?

Okay. I just bought an SNT skirt in blue.I thought coording it would be easy, but it wasn't! I don't want plain white OTKs (I'm really tall and the gap between the skirt and otks bothers me immensely.) I have a plain white blouse, black platform heels, and golden-tipped wrist cuffs planned. I'm wondering if I should go for the bxw diamond socks everyone uses for SNT or not. I'm open to tights. pic related

>>8554386
I love it! It's simple yet cute and elegant. I'm not very sure about the socks because I don't see that color in the dress but since it is in the bolero I think it works.

>>8550111
>>8550185
Isn't that Usakumya the BTSSB mascott? Just get any Usakumya print from BTSSB you want. Or at least something with Teddy bears on it, since it's a bear with a bunny hood on.

>>8553822
I cry everyday over it anon

>>8554330
can i get a sauce?

>>8554577
It's from Putumayo. IDK the release year or official name. It's a salopette, but the vest and shorts come apart.

>>8554926
>>8554330
The back of it.

>>8554577
It's Putumayo's "Sailor 2way Salopette" (セーラー2wayサロペ)
It was released at the end of 2013.

Concrit please? I know the OTKs on the left don't really work well, but not sure what to swap them with.

>>8555461
Oh, wristcuffs aren't suppose to be with the right coord

>>8555461
I think the coord on the right looks too newfag.
The coord on the left is much better, but the white socks throw it off. I'd try pink or black ankle/crew socks. Or black otks with a pasel design on them.

>>8555474
I originally wanted to do the black otks with pastel colors, but I'm having a hard time finding some that work. The black version of these OTKs only have blue and dark blue, ugh.

>>8554538
I was thinking about it more in terms of the fuzziness. Usakumya bag, poodle dress and socks, fuzzy shoes, fuzzy ear muffs...

>>8554386
I like this! Are you planning to wear a blouse as well?

>>8554467
What about white with a different pattern? There's plenty in the print to choose from

pic related is what I have

>what length/colour wig
>legwear
>shoes
>any head accessories

thank you anons

and I guess since I'm here, I challenge anyone to coord either of these dresses in a flattering manner

a friend is getting into lolita and has her heart set on these and I am at a loss as to how to make it work, sweet and pink are out of my realm

>>8555461
Something like this might be cute
(they're mu-fish)
But yeah, don't know how they fit tall legs. I know the struggle.

>>8555963
meant for
>>8554467

>>8555963
I'm not sure if these tights would work but maybe it's just me

>>8555973
I don't know, diagonal stripes just give off a carnival feel to me so I suggested it, I haven't tried an actual coord. The red does look a bit pink though, hence I said 'like' but otherwise they don't seem that offensive.

>>8554926
>>8555042
thanks!

>>8536945
If you don't mind custom, Glitter Tale has been a dream to work with so far. I was peculiar about a blouse and they were very willing to work with me.

I put together a thing for my friend's future coord for this skirt. Shoes are our biggest issue and those are the ones she'll buy if we can't find a better solution to her sax shoe blues. She is set on a sax set of shoes. Other than shoes does this idea look good? We're going for mermaid princess, and I have a semi matching themed coord idea.

>>8556287
And here is the coord idea for mine.
My woes are leg and footwear

I know this is stupid way to plan a casual coord but I have everything except the dress.
If anyone can recommend some kind of JSK they think would work with this I'd appreciate it, it can be otome ish if they think it will work?
I don't have a clear theme yet either.

Got this in and I'm not sure what to do with it. The black blouses I have dont look right (I mainly wear cardigans and the cookie bodice would be a shame to cover) and the cookie portion is a lot darker than the stock photo shows. Any recommendations as to what kind of blouse would look decent with it?

>>8556805
One of those high collar cream blouses would work.

>>8556823
I'm assuming the cream is to match the biscuit portion. If that's the case finding a blouse dark enough would be a challenge . The biscuit looks like in the picture bit it's actually quite dark in person.

>>8555963
I've been picturing it in my head for several hours now, and I came to the conclusion that I don't think it would look cute at all. Thank you, though.

>>8556835
Hmmm you could get a blouse that was closer to a tan?

>>8556835
Don't match it, compliment it. Get some cute ivory legwear, a complimentary ivory blouse, biscuit themed accessories, and a matching black beret and pair of black shoes. Pure white would be fug, black would look weird, and it's pretty much impossible to match creams exactly.

>>8555963
I own those tights, don't think I would recommend tbh.

>>8556287
The shoes look really green. Was there nothing on antaina?

>>8556290
I kinda like the idea of white footwear and pinching the tights from this outfit >>8548018

>>8555898
>what length/colour wig
This really depends on your face shape and colouring. I'd go milk tea brown or a rich chestnut brown, and a bob wig (curly or straight, both look nice)

>legwear
White on white polka dots? I think since the dress is so busy something smaller and more subtle, so flocked dot tights rather than massive spots.

>shoes
Red tea parties, t strap mary janes or heeled three strap ones.

>any head accessories
Beret or small headband with bow, choose either the red or blue

>>8555914
On the left: elegant, wintery hime. Updo, pearls, white fur capelet and muff, white lace tights, pink boots with white fur toppers.
On the right: I think old school is the right idea, but I'm not sure the long sleeves can be saved. I'd add white as a second colour and possibly sax accents rather than going pink from head to toe, so white otk lace socks, pink shoes, pink with white lace trim headbow with pigtails, white wrist cuffs with sax or pink bows, sax accents in jewellery and the bag.

>>8556794
I'm totally into navy x pastel at the moment but as luck had it couldn't find any pastel x gold accents dresses I liked, so how about brown? You might need to lose the beret though in favour of a brown hairbow, and add more gold in

So this started as a joke because I really love this bag, but then realized the coord itself had potential (minus fish). Recommended to change the Oxford to a tan to match the cap, but what could I use for a purse perhaps? Looking for opinions in general.

>>8557988
Personally I think changing the hat to a black boater would look more balanced than changing the shoes to tan.

Could I have some advice on this skirt? I've had it for a while, but I usually just coord it with a cream blouse, green tights and brown Oxfords.
Would love to see how other anons might coord it for inspiration.
The skirt is Jane Marple's Stained glass print in brown (for reference)

>>8557872
You know what we haven't tried antaina, totally forgot about them. And about the tights idea for mine, personally I didn't care for them much, might try to find a nice lace pair.

>>8553085
if I wore these tights with this coord is this a little too gaudy?

Self post. What accessories could I get to help my AP bag match my co-ord? The brown is a little darker than my dress and shoes so I'm thinking about headwear or other accessories to help. Thanks!

I need a lot of help here, I'm trying to do a circus/magician inspired coord

Hay Seagulls, I am having a bit of trouble deciding on a direction to take this, any opinions?

>>8558926
>>8553085
maybe http://world.taobao.com/item/35099602548.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-9479593900.74.r52mMi would have the same feel but be less gaudy?

Gulls, I'm planning my first ouji coord around Roland, but the problem is I look like shit in high neck blouses. Would anything else look absolutely awful or is there hope for me out there?

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>>8557872
thank you so much