/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>Long sleeves wont work for you, ever. Long sleeves are now 3/4 sleeves, and you meant for them to look like that, okay?
>Underskirts, if you like the look.
>Your legs will look super elegant in anything, don't be afraid to wear heels to elongate them even more.
>To add onto this, flat shoes make big feet look like boats, heels are your friend anyways.
>Stop being a lil bitch.
>Look up dress lengths beforehand and see where things will fall on your body so you can avoid feeling like you're going to off yourself (whY???) whenever something doesn't fit.
>As long as you're not obese you should look fine. If you're overweight, cut back on the junk so you can fit better, but that goes for all heights, really.
>No one's going to kill you if you have a few inches of thigh on show. Sure some old-fashioned anons might piss their pants, but in reality who gives a fuck?
>If you think your tits are a problem, wear a minimiser bra, or get shapewear. But ribs exist, and you can't change those, so accept that (please don't poke them in with a too-tight corset).
>Be prepare to be disappointed when things don't look right, because it'll happen. But then make it work for you, there's always a way.
>Also something I haven't tried yet, if you can: make dresses that don't fit into skirts. that way you can make it sit exactly on your waist.

Another anon said to watch this, and I found it pretty helpful. I didn't realise making your jsk into a halter dress would help:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHMpXGg8-HI

Does anyone have recommendations for any good sock glue? I really really need some.

I'm into old school and I am tall, so I often end up with dresses that look especially short on me. However most underskirts available won't cut the old school look with their chiffon.
What has been working really well for me are some fully elastic waist band skirt with an old school look. I wear them around my hips and as long as the colour matches well enough you often don't notice where the dress ends and the skirt starts (assuming you are wearing all cotton).
I have pic related in black, it's a lot less tacky if you remove the bow and overal a great piece for adding a couple extra cms.

>>9781289
>sock glue
I use the kind Sock Dreams sell, it's not bad. Some anon once recommended Staysput, I haven't used it myself but it has good reviews if you want to try it.

Imo, part of being a tall lolita is accepting that you count as plus size now. I see people saying 'I hate it when someone is obviously filling out the shirring to the max', and I sometimes let it get to me. I can't help the fact that my ribcage is bigger, but I have to keep remembering that these clothes are made for girls almost a whole foot shorter than me.

>>9781292
I'm seconding Staysput, I've tried several different sock glues and it is the best for me hands down.

>>9781299
Thirding Staysput. It's made to keep Irish dancers socks up, so it's heavy duty stuff

I prefer when skirts and dresses hit above the knee instead of under. Never understood the hype around underskirts.

What counts as tall? 168cm and above? Or 170? Or when OTK's sit on your knees?

>>9781326
168cm and above sounds about right. 165cm is above average but not quite tall.

>165cm is above average
i wonder how male crossdressers even wear lolita when they are easily like 15-20+cm taller

>>9781353
165 is only above average in jfashion, when the average is 160.
Then again, I still wouldn't consider anyone tall in jfashion unless they're like 174. I guess it depends, maybe you get classed as tall when you start having tall lolita problems?

>>9781353
>i wonder how male crossdressers even wear lolita when they are easily like 15-20+cm taller

Doing the same things every other tallita would do, finding long dresses or optically elongate.

5'10 here. Two other things I suggest are wearing skirts rather than dresses if your body is long as well as your legs, and having tights converted into stockings.

>>9781382
I tried to convert tights into stockings

>D.I.Y = D.I.E

Skirts and JSK's from Metamorphose that they call "medium" length are actually super long and look great on tall people without having to mod them or add underskirts! It's harder to spot them second hand because the seller won't always put that it's the medium version.

Pictures of inspiring tall lolitas?

>>9781483

>>9781515

>>9781516

>>9781517

>>9781518

>>9781483
I think >>9781505 is 5'11 according to wardrobe post

even better than underskirts, depending on the style you're wearing are bloomers.
Bloomers are the best.
>can't believe they haven't been mentioned yet

>>9781293
Eh, speak for yourself. I'm 5'10 and most of my wardrobe is unshirred.

>>9781483
Do brolitas count?
Pic related is 185+ cm tall.

>>9781483
Do brolitas count?
Pic related is 185+ cm tall.

>>9781546
why would you post that?

>>9781546
You could've at least chosen a brolita who didn't look like complete garbage.

>>9781546
make up and brushing wig/trimming bangs would greatly improve this. so would choosing either pink or lilac as coord color. not both. coord isn't bad over all.
also, longlseeves would work best with the strap fills, instead of magnifying shoulder width with short puff sleeves

>>9781546
He looks not very inspiring, sorry!

>>9781536
Different people have different sized ribcages. Also if you buy unshirred IW or brands with more than one sizing, it's easier.

>>9781598
>Different people have different sized ribcages
Right, which is why it’s bullshit to say
>part of being a tall lolita is accepting that you count as plus size now
Being tall just means you’re tall. For some people it also means they count as plus sized, but that’s definitely not true for everyone.

>>9781604
I agree with you that being tall doesn’t make you plus sized necessarily regarding ribs, waist, etc but it certainly counts as “plus” to height. I think it’s convenient to just put tall and wide together, like how men’s stores have “big and tall”

Side note, I love the Russians for their tall inspo. From what I’ve heard, they’re pretty cliquey too so if you look like shit you aren’t gonna get invited to stuff.

>>9781615
Not inviting itas to events or meetups isn't cliquey, just shows they have higher standards which honestly I wish all comms would have. There's no excuse to looking like shit in a community dedicated to fashion and aesthetic.

>>9781618
You’re probably right, but I guess it’s in comparison to most comms I’ve been involved with in the US where it’s just a freeforall

>>9781598
I wear VM, MM and JetJ size 1. Don't project your big ribcage and/or fat onto the rest of us.

>>9781518
She's tall at 5'5"?

>>9781289
>>As long as you're not obese you should look fine. If you're overweight, cut back on the junk so you can fit better, but that goes for all heights, really.

Agree, but I'm not even that tall (170 cm), skinny (50 kg) and some OPs look retarded on me. I've had to sell AP stuff as soon as it arrived because the waist hit way too high and I looked like a toddler. :/

>Also something I haven't tried yet, if you can: make dresses that don't fit into skirts. that way you can make it sit exactly on your waist.

Good idea but people will be buttmad for butchering the dress.

>>9781679
Same. Fortunately MM always fits perfectly (the sleeves are long enough), with VM the sleeves can be short. But fitting into JetJ size 1 is great since most of the second hand market is that size.

>>9781948
Yes

bump

>>9782952
I think 5"5 is the cutoff for a lot of AP OPs. Most JSKs can work at higher heights though.

Tall girls (female) are great, you look better than you think you do.

>>9782952
>people will be buttmad
it's your dress, you can do whatever you want. Now if you do a poor job, then it's a shame, but otherwise I don't think it's bad.

Anyone have some recommended stores that cater well to tall girls?

>>9783607
hosiery
>tejajamilla on etsy. her prints are sometimes on spoonflower as well so you can make a matching dress if you feel crazy
>sockdreams, hit or miss but good overall

IW and some other brands do "tea length" dresses which is code for long, and depending on the precise length it may or may not be just what you need, especially if you are really tall.

>>9783565
>>9782952

If you have longer torsos and still want an AP dress, you can give Victorian Letter and Mercator long jsks a shot -- both are supposed to be "low waisted" and have longer skirts. If you're not too wide, Eternal Carnival jsk also has a slightly longer torso and skirt, but it doesn't have a zipper so you'll have to fit the dress over your head/boobs.

I don't think I'd recommend AP to tallitas anyway. Even when they do make long dresses quite often the waist is still placed for a smaller girl. Depending on the design sometimes it works and sometimes it looks like you're wearing a frilly night gown.

>>9783630
Agreed. I'm 5'8 and no change and I can fit some of their more "classic"-themed and elegant styles just fine, but I wouldn't touch most of their OPs.

I want a tall lolita gf...

>>9781948
>>9783018
>5'5"
>tall

Help me anons, I'm 177cm/5'10" and it seems even smaller than a mini-skirt. (could be me not being used to mini skirts)

>>9787222
No yeah, depending on how long your legs are it could be mid thigh level

>>9787223
well most of my length is in my legs
I do plan to wear tights under it though, that should make it more decent looking

>>9781289
I would also add
>find JSKs that will allow you to adjust the straps. Innocent World JSKs very often have extra length so the buttons can be moved down. This is a LIFESAVER; it takes the waistline off the ribs and puts it where it belongs. Literally every part of the whole dress will fit better when it's lined up right.

>>9783614
Meta's "Medium Length" is lovely, hits just like their normal length does on shorter girls on anyone around 5'9". Great shirring too, for those of us who have larger ribcages.

>>9787222
On the bright side it's supposed to sit low. How thin you are will tell you how good it'll look. You'll need a short petti if you use one.

>>9787263

I've only browsed for meta on lolibrary so far. Do they consistently bring out stuff with more forgiving shirring? I could probably get as low as 77~78cm at the waist if I lose a few more kg, but my huge ribcage is always in the way. I basically can't wear dresses that don't stretch to 82cm at the waist.

>>9787222
It's not the shortest of their low waist skirts and the waist isn't particularly small. I'm only 5'7" but it's a good length for me when wearing it at my natural waist. The nice thing is you can wear it a little lower to get a bit of extra length. But this style of skirt is not really meant to reach your knees, so don't expect that, it is still a mini skirt.

I'm not into Lolita anymore, left it since I felt like garbage about being too tall.

would you gulls be fine if we talked about general tall Jfashion in this thread?

>>9783614
TJs extra long tights didn't fit me and I had to keep pulling them up. I'm 5"11 so maybe I'm out of their measurements, but just fyi. They're very pretty though.

>>9787982
>I'm not into Lolita anymore, left it since I felt like garbage about being too tall.
Maybe you will get some inspiration from the thread and decide to go back? There are brands that make longer pieces, and also many things that look well on tall people, or can be adjusted for them (JSKs with straps on buttons).

I like that I can get a shirt with long sleeves, and it will allow me to wear any JSK or skirt, unlike worrying about OPs not fitting me there.
Instead of coat I have a cape and I love it. I don't know if I would be able to pull it off outside of lolita.

>general tall Jfashion in this thread?
I see nothing against that.
I have few pieces from MILK and ETC, but I don't think if I would risk getting anything with long sleeves. I often have trouble with that even for western brands.
The skirts, salopettes, and even OPs with short sleeves look quite good on me (for once being nearly flat helps me in something). Some can run short and show more leg, but I don't mind it at all.

What do you gulls use for hosiery? I’m 5’8 on the dot and calves are 40cm rn. I lost a bunch of weight running but... running... so my legs are just as big. I use normie tights when appropriate such as sheer black, black lacy, knit tights, sheer white. I really want to get some printed tights or socks because I live for fruit print trash and it looks so plain with plain tights. I was peeping AP drained cherry on LM but I figure if I don’t fit them, I may as well make my own design and order some. Socks are scary too because of warped patterns, but that can be forgiving if it’s something simple like polka dots.

Kinda ramble but tl;dr where get fruit socks fit gud

>>9781289
>your legs will look elegant no matter what
A lie. If you're cursed with curvy or athletic legs, brand socks will always stretch, thigh highs are now otks, and god help you if you wear tights with a print.

Sincerely, A salty 5'10" sweet lolita who refuses to wear white leg wear.

>>9790818
Second this.

Calves are 38cm. Tried different brands of taobao thigh highs and they turn into OTKs on my legs. Guess I'll just stick with opaque and simple patterned tights for now.

>tfw cross turns into a fancy plus and squares become flat rhobuses

>>9791667
Second this.

Calves are 38cm. Tried different brands of taobao thigh highs, but they all turn into OTKs on my legs. Guess I'll just stick with opaque and simple patterned tights for now.

>tfw cross turns into a fancy plus and squares become flat rhobuses

>>9790818
I'm tall and chubby and I get tights and otks from taobao, or I wear IW otks because they are quite long. For (offbrand) tights that won't stay up, I'll turn them into otks, or put high waisted undies over them. I use adjustable garters from sock dreams to hold my problem socks up.
I haven't ordered from them yet, but I've been thinking of getting some tights from Celeste Stein. I have to look through the catalog again to pick out anything that will go with my wardrobe. great size and material range from what I've seen

>>9781293
I don’t really have this problem, I’m 5’9” and can fit into ap without shirring, even old school which is usually a bit smaller

I’m like 175cm and Today I was wearing a simple sweet coord, I was just standing there and this chick that I barely knew (not even a lolita, I’ve talked to her once or twice, she’s also very short, probably 5’3”) came up to me and literally said “are you ever insecure about being tall? I’m pretty short but I still wanna be shorter.” I don’t know if I should’ve been offended but I kinda was

>>9781293
>5'11
>fit into most things unshirred
>also 30 lbs underweight
>hit a normal weight
>now must wear plus sized stuff

hell. I'm not fat, I'm just no longer skeletor and what I get for downing chick fil a milkshakes all the time (doctor's orders) Is the wonderful reward of not being able to fit into my brand.

>>9794285
what a cunt... why would you want to be shorter! Besides have brand fit better

>>9794785
I know right?? Like that’s so rude to just walk up and say that, especially if you barely know the person

>>9781518
I was half a head taller than rinrin when I met her and I’m only 5’7. She’s not tall.

>>9794396
>mfw also post ED and “plus size” now
God it’s like the universe wants me to die.

In all seriousness, I am in a much better place and it’s /usually/ just an annoyance. But there’s nothing like having a shirred high waist skirt you figured wouldn’t be an issue not fit because ribs exist to trigger the hell out of you, amirite?

>>9794396
why didn't you work out instead of downing a bunch of milkshakes?

>>9795776
>what is cico?

You have to... eat things... in order to put on weight, anon. You can't just lift heavy stuff and magically get heavier, you need to pack in the calories in order to build the fat and muscle tissue. I'm sure this anon you've replied to wasn't just drinking milkshakes for every meal, just supplementing, so maybe don't be dumb?

>>9790745
Do you have thicker legs? I'm 5'11 as well with a 34" inseam and had no problem with their tights sagging, but I'm also pretty skinny.

>>9795781
yikes, i was just checking in with anon. if she gained weight to be healthy, she should still be able to fit into burando. i understand you have to gain weight to gain muscle but she did literally say she was downing milkshakes. don't be so salty.

>>9795822
Doctor. Literally. Told me to. I have an active lifestyle already. I trust an expert more than an anon on 4chan.

>>9795843
Doctor told you to eat unhealthy sugar filled milkshakes? I'm only an inch shorter than you and I still fit MM and VM fine, am not underweight either.

>>9796107
Not everyone has the same body type, anon. Have you read this thread? I’m >>9795736 and I’m “plus sized” despite barely being out of recovery and still being able to see my ribs. Oh and I’m an inch shorter than you.

>inb4 alright mcfatty
Yeah, fuck you. I’m listening to my doctor before worrying about fitting my bones into a dress designed for people 7 inches shorter than me

>>9796122
NAYRT, but please stop shitting up the thread with your body diaries. Sorry about your issues but I want to talk about solutions.

Solution for too short sleeves: make cotton ruffled wristcuffs that match your blouses to create a quick sleeve extension.

>>9796265
the solution is to not be an asshole when people bring up body issues, and your solution honestly sounds like shit, just get 3/4 sleeves or custom make your blouses

>>9797620
The only time something like that has worked for me is getting furry wrist muffs to hide how short my damn coats are. Agreed, anon is an idiot though

>>9781385
I took mine to an alterations place, and it worked out OK - not sure exactly how they hemmed it as I'm not a sewing type, but they haven't run/laddered. They did end up looser/less inclined to say up, however, so I just wear garters.

>>9791833
just placed an order with Celeste Stein.
I'll review when they arrive!!
>t. tall and actually plus-sized lolita

>>9781293
I'm 5"7 and avoid shirring, it's awful. I usually prefer to get JSKs instead of OPs because shoulders. I can fit into MM OPs though so nah, not plus sized.

>>9806620
>on the short end of tall
congrats on having regular tall things not apply to you

If you're over 5'5" you should just give up on lolita honestly.

>>9806736

Blogpost: I’m proud of myself, I was an adult and bought a few underskirts and a longer petti from MLT instead of another jsk today. Any other tall lolita essentials I should pick up while I’m feeling responsible?

>>9781293
>>9806620
I agree with >>9806692, 5'7" is on the shorter end of tall– 5'6" is the average height in my country. However I'm 5'10" and I definitely wouldn't consider myself plus sized. You have to consider your body type, as well as your height. Most brands are too large for me in the chest area, as I'm flat chested. JetJ size one is too large for me in the busts.

>>9794285
What a hoe.

>>9794285
I never got the hype around being short. It suits some people but I hate it when short girls make their height their whole personality.
>omg I can't do xyz because I'm SO SMOL!!!! look how smol I am! Smol bean!

Buying a few underskirts and visible bloomers because it's a running joke that nothing fits me and I'm too tall.

But I fucking hate the look of underskirts and bloomers.
Kill me?

>>9807153
Also I hate when “new Lolitas” (don’t even fucking wear it) are like yeah my friends told me I should wear it cause I’m so short!!! It’ll look so good on me cause I’m short!! OwO

>>9795776
Dude, what if she was ordered to add calories due to treatment for an ED? Why don't you go work out instead of being a bitch?

>>9796107
Who pissed in your cheerios?

>>9796122
Good for you, anon. I wish you the best.

>>9807153
they are just adapting to the weird attention they get for being tiny.

guys find as many cop outs as possible before getting comfortable in their own masculinity, so the small/tiny female does the work for them by comparison.
it's not hard to lift 90lbs, or look tall and hulkish next to someone who's 4'10" with narrow shoulders.

it's not the smol's fault this world is like this, heavily fetishizing different attributes.
I get weird comments from people for my tallness:
>don't worry, I like to climb trees
>more to love ;)))))))
>step on meh, anonny!!

absolutelydisgusting.jpg

the cutest thing I experienced recently was this guy telling me that he liked how he has to get up on tip toes to kiss me. the kicker was how he re-enacted it. 'twas adorable and really endearing, even if it didn't work out between us.

anyway, I love being a tall lolita. I feel even more like a duchess commanding all this space.