/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I've asked this question before, but didn't actually get an answer. Can I ask my SS for proof photos from a seller? There's a few things on Fril that I really want, but they only have stock photos and no proof photos. I mainly use Tenshi as my SS.

>>9860058
ask tenshi?

>>9860059
That's what I'm asking anon. I don't want to look like an idiot messaging her if it's a known thing that I shouldn't do that?

stupid question but can anyone ID this cosplayer because the jerk who modified the photo didn't credit her

Where can I find some good cutsews for the summer?

>>9860065
stop being a pussy and just ask.

>>9860093
This is the stupid question thread, don't be a dick to people who don't know, asshole

>>9860058
>>9860065
Yes it's fine, you can also ask her to negotiate prices

>>9860077
Angelic pretty

>>9860097
lmao your question was literally answered before dumbass

What's the best brand(s) for buying aristocrat styled blouses and cutsews?

Asked this question last thread with no response. What's a good shop to get (custom and/or not) bonnets other than Triple Fortune?

>>9860209
Moi Meme Moitie (might have to look secondhand) and Atelier Boz come to mind.

>>9860241
Depends on what exactly you're looking for; Baby, Aatp and IW's hard brim bonnets are gorgeous imo, but if you can't find something you like in stock or secondhand, you can also check out SweetMildred, BellaBows (who made pic related), both on Etsy, or this store:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SakuraFairy
This designer is quite talented afaik and she may be able to help you with any ideas you may have.

Trying to look at fril.jp and it redirects to a Rakuten site; does this mean you still need an SS like Tenshi to buy from Fril? Or can you just go through a proxy service like Zenmarket?

>>9860241
Want to add that FaerybirdTale also seems to be worth looking into.

I want to crossplay as Weird Al Yankovic but im not sure if people would get the reference. I still want to do it for my own enjoyment though. Would dressing up as him even be considered crossplay or will I just look like a weird out of fashion girl???

what word filters to desu?

>>9860209
The only aristo brand in existence is Moitie so

>>9860371
Tbh

>>9860351
Maybe pick a specific outfit he's worn to be sure, and definitely carry around a ukulele with you, bonus points if you can actually play it. If you resemble him in any way, you won't have any issue, I think.

>>9860073
did you find out yet?

>>9860280
Fril is still fril, they just got bought by Rakuten recently. There are some specific services that dont like buying from them I think (same as mercari) but I've had no problem using my usual service, FromJapan. ZenMarket might be fine too, never used them though so cant speak for that one personally

>>9860411
>>9860280
Also just to add to this, I'm not sure why you think it being related to Rakuten would mean you cant buy from it, Rakuten is one of the most easily bought from sites in terms of proxy/shoppung services: I dont think I can think of a single one that doesnt buy from them (FJ doesnt even charge you the typical ss fees on any items ordered from there anymore, to encourage it)

there's no handmade thread atm so i thought i'd ask here

i'm a novice at sewing; would anyone mind explaining what the instructions for the white headbow in pic related are saying?

i want to make a headbow with a lace trim, preferably where the stitching attaching the lace doesn't show, but i'm a little confused about when to attach the lace/how to go about it

>>9860415
>>9860411
Thanks for confirming anon!

>>9860351
Do it.

>>9860393
>If you resemble him in any way, you won't have any issue
Except that you're a girl that looks like weird Al, which would be unfortunate.

>>9860393
>>9860885
Im super excited about this! Sadly I do have a strong resemblance to Weird Al but i think this will be pretty fun.

Help me find these sunglasses

>>9860351
Id have a prob that strongly references one of his songs. Or if you wanna be "that guy" you could have a battery powered speaker playing his songs.

>>9861111
>Prob
Prop, sorry. The other guy who said you should have a Uke has got the right idea

New photog here
Where can I find people to shoot with

>>9861111
>>9861112
I can only play the trumpet, tuba, and banjo. I dont own either of them anymore. I figured id just buy a ukulele and try to learn a song or two. Im still trying to work out the details.

Any brown skinned lolitas I can get inspiration from? More particularly when it comes to styling poofy African hair

So I am moving into a new place, from a place with a bad cockroach problem and I want to bug bomb the place once I love my stuff in so any that followed me will die. I am worried about it damaging my Lolita dresses and anime figurines, does anyone have advice? Thanks in advance

>>9861335
*move
Fucking auto correct

How do I keep this big ass 3F bonnet on my head without a wig? It's one of the backless ones, and the comb isn't enough.

>>9861283
Rosenocturnalia is my absolute favourite

whats a good place to get obnoxiously clunky shoes from? like next level clunk

>>9861108
Bump for this

>>9861589
Meta's platforms are still in stock, if that's the kind of thing you're looking for:
https://www.metamorphose.gr.jp/product/detail/14557

>>9861670
while those are great, im looking for a shorter chunky mary jane shoe

Question? Why'd the COF thread get deleted? I even looked in the archive, and there was nothing in that thread that warranted deletion. And now we need a new thread but I don't want to facebook.

Does tea dye work on wigs? Got a wig that was supposed to be gray-blonde and it's just grey. I need some way to give it a brown tone.

>>9861791
I thought I was going mad because I couldn't see it. And that CoF thread was actually much less sidetracked than ones recently, yet that one got deleted..

>>9861589
Demonia

>>9861162
Go to cons, ask to shoot with people, don't be a creep, start an insta

Any clothing recs for my ouji accessory? Looking for 1-2 versatile pieces that can be switched up with accessories. We’ve reached a point where he accompanies me to a few events every year and it’d be nice to have something that’ll blend in a bit more than his normie shirt and tie. Looking for something gothy or classic. Budget like $150ish. Thanks for any help, would love even just some taobao links.

how do you order off of fril

It’s been years and everywhere I used to buy wigs from doesn’t look as decent anymore
Looking for good/ high quality wig resources?
Looking for a long grey at the moment

>>9862148
Chibitenshi

>>9862151
taobao

>>9861108
You could probably make these by dying transparent worbla?

got told to fuck off to here so I will.
If I wanted to wear something like >>9861955 would it be considered lolita or aristo? I was first interested in the fashion a while ago and people around here would sometimes say translucent clothing or corsets kept an outfit from being lolita, and/or that something like this wasn't poofy enough in the skirt. Maybe they were a minority or people don't currently care as much idk, Just wondering what it would be called.

>>9860885
>>9861083
haha oh dear, anon. I'm sure you don't really look that much like him! it's a really fun idea though, I hope you do it!

How can I tell when I'm turning into an attention whore, and how do I cut it out? I'm a guy.

>>9862146
>Budget like $150ish.
That won't get you much, I don't think.
Idk about taobao so I suggest you look for Black Peace Now secondhand; their pieces are quite affordable secondhand and they had a line for men so you could find some good pieces.

>>9862240
>translucent clothing or corsets kept an outfit from being lolita
How long ago was this? Sheer fabrics have become a lot more accepted in recent years, and corsets can work perfectly fine in lolita depending on how you wear them.
Likewise with this op, it depends on how you wear it; I think it could go either lolita or aristo, and I'd say it's more lolita in this coord.

I went to my first con recently and was really happy with it. I was supprised how many people wanted to take pics of or with me. Around three dozen and only like 5 were dicks.

My question is about hand placement. Most of the time my hands were on my hips / belt. I had no props. I noticed a verity on hand placements for those asking for pics with me. On my shoulder, hoverhand, buy their side.

Should I just throw my hand on there sholder? I'm cool with them doing it to me so should I initiate contact? I feel like its on me as the cosplayer set the tone.

>>9862310
If you're comfortable with it then sure, do it. Just keep in mind that some people may take it as an invitation to be more handsy with you, and they may be upset if you tell them to stop touching you in a way you didn't ask for.
Not everyone is going to do that, obviously; I'd say most people know what is and isn't appropriate as far as touching goes, but it's important to keep in mind.

>>9862312
Thanks for the input.

I'm definitely happy to hear anyone elses perspective. This is all new to me and is stoll kinda surreal in a way.

>>9862304
5-6years. I worked up to buying a single petti my friend was selling in 2013 in preparation for really trying it and getting some actual pieces and then life got in the way.
Thanks for the info! That’s cool. I’ll keep looking at egl stuff for inspo.

How the hell do up-do and heavily styled wigs work? I have struggled with just trying to get a ponytail wig to look halfway decent and I still wasn't really successful, even watching a video tutorial. I don't understand how to style a wig on a wig head (which I know needs to be altered to match my head size) and then being able to transfer it and look decent on my own.

Can I hire someone to do a headcast of me?
I'm too afraid to do it myself or enlist friend's help, because I'm afraid of suffocating. I'd rather get a professional. Where would I find someone like that?

to lolitas: what is the name of any of the dresses in this picture? particularly the blue one in the middle and the ones on the bottom. the prints look really nice.

>>9860495

>>9863252
twinkle mermaid star festival

>>9860073
MadHarl Cosplay on Facebook.

>>9863180
maybe call up the local community college or some art school?

OP's pic reminded me of a question I keep forgetting to ask. What 3DS games are popular to play at conventions? Is it still streetpassing on Pokemon and ACNL?

Hey gulls, how do I coordinate an AP skirt in an ott way? I usually wear simple outfits, but I want to go all out!

So I just moved to Japan on military orders and want to buy stuff from fril/Mercari. How does one pay for stuff with 7/11? My Japanese is limited.

Mercari/fril won't take my credit card since it was issued overseas and shopping services are expensive af.

>>9863492
The best way to do that is to pick an interesting blouse - Pic related is a few different ideas for blouses that can work in an OTT coord, they either have a lot of detail or several different colors that can match your coord; I went with AP to make thing simpler for me but you can go with any brand that suits your needs.
Another thing you can do is wear large accessories with a blouse that you already have to add interest and detail, like a wide ribbon around your neck, a frilly jabot, an eye catching necklace, etc., and you can also use a bustier (like the Horror Garden one) to play around with layers.

Does Secret Shop still sell shoes anywhere? I found these on LM and I love them, but not my size. Or similar taobao knockoffs of those VM boots.

HOW MANY FUCKING TIMES DO I HAVE TO KEEP MAKING THE SAME PROP OVER AND OVER BECAUSE I'M FUCKING INEPT AT ANY SORT OF CRAFTSMANSHIP?

I JUST WANT TO FINISH THIS FUCKING GUN SO I CAN USE IT TO PUT A FUCKING HOLE INTO THE BACK OF MY SKULL

>>9863638
Same! AFAIK it's been several years since they sold them. Perhaps if we organized enough people to do a group order, we could convince them to do another run.

I'm trying to use Japan Shopping Service as a forwarder because they have already bought items I want to be shipped. However, I don't understand their packing fee.

First they say:

>FREE combined packing fee!

But also:

>Packing fee = 500 yen * (Number of packed parcels in a packing request - Number of orders in a packing request).

What does this mean?

>>9863584
When people go to 7/11 for money in Japan, it’s referring to making cash withdrawals from the atm (good exchange rate, low transaction fees, conveniently everywhere.) Do you have a debit card?

>>9860605

It's a fairly standard headbow, you can look up instructions for other headbows if you're confused. Alternatively, Otome no sewing has much better picture instructions, which will help you out if you have trouble with the basics like this, and then you can come back to the glb patterns later on.

As for pic

- The two rectangles in the middle are the top two layers of the bow. Sew a strip of lace down the middle. Then fold the left and right sides of the bow in towards the centre of the bow, overlapping their edges. The correct side of the fabric and the lace you just sewed should be on the inside. Tuck the lace you want to use for edging the bow in between the fabric layers, fancy side pointing in towards the middle. So all the lace and the right side should be on the inside, pointing inwards. Sew along the top and bottom, sandwiching the fabric, edging lace, then fabric. Then flip it inside out through the hole in the centre (which isn't sewn). The edging lace will flip out onto the right side out.
- The large rectangle on the bottom left is the lowest layer of the bow, same instructions but it doesn't have a strip of lace down the middle, just the edging lace along the sides.
- Stack all three rectangles together, line up their middle but shift them so that each piece is still visible (ie- shift the top further outwards and the bottom further inwards). Then pleat them and hold it in place with a few stitches.
- the rightmost rectangle is the piece that covers the middle of the bow
- the one long rectangle on the top left is to cover the headband with. Sew decorative lace along the upper half, long side of the rectangle. Then fold the rectangle in half and sew along the long edge, turning it into a tube. Turn this tube inside out so that the decorative lace is on the outside, insert headband. Fold the raw edges up twice and stitch in place.
- Attach bow with a few stitches.

Hope that helps.

>>9861351

As someone who owned one: Ha. Don't tilt your head. Also a lot of hairpins, I put them through the combs and into my hair to hold it to my head better.

Maybe practice walking while balancing books on your head if you habitually slouch/bend your head a lot.

>>9861806

No. Tea dye usually stains natural fibres, and wigs are normally plastic, which is notoriously hard to dye.

You can try the sharpie dying method. Be warned that the ink may rub off, so if it's a long wig you need to let down and/or you're wearing light colours, it's probably a better idea to look for a more accurate wig.

>>9863690
I do. I'm just a little confused on paying for goods at a convenience store.

>>9863759
http://smart.skymark.jp/en/reservation/change/payment/conv/conv_711.html Hope this helps. Why don’t you just use PayPal though?

>>9861806
Tea dye won't work, but a brand called iDye Poly is good for dyeing wigs and other plastics. Maybe try getting some of it in brown and briefly dunking the wig into it for a short while? I have dyed one of my wigs with iDye Poly and it came out great.

>>9863953
Thanks anon. I wasn't aware that PayPal was a payment option, I don't see it on the list of payment methods? Maybe I'm just missing it.

>>9861589
antaina has ridiculously high platform mary janes and boots iirc

Beyond a sewing machine and the frabrics I'm going to need, what will I need to get started making my own cosplays? Are there special glues or scissors I need?

>>9864285
Willingness to fuck up a lot. I'm trying my hand at cosplay for the first time and am primarily doing prop making.

Now on my Mark III for my prop. Getting drastically better every iteration but just know your first attempt will most likely not be your only attempt.

What characters would you recommend making a cosplay of for an H-Cup sexdoll /cgl/?

>>9864532
Super Sonico is the first one that comes to mind but I mean there are that many big teddy anime girls that you are spoilt for choice. Just choose a character that you like to keep up motivation.

is it possible to just hand sew cosplays? i can't afford a good sewing machine and i've never made my own. i had my first cosplay made but i really wanna learn how to make my own stuff. right now, i'm just using clothing i have on-hand that could work and adding the details myself.

>>9864575
It's certainly possible but holy shit I wouldn't do it. I'm doing my first cosplay now and I'm just doing some minor hand sewing and fucking hell I want to kill myself.

I just usually buy the closest thing I can to the character, make some minor alterations to fit and then focus majority of my crafting on props or cool tidbits.

First time on this board. Wasn't sure where to ask here or in /diy/.

I want to make an opaque visor thing. What I mean by that is it should be opaque and mate, non-reflective on the outside and see through on the inside, so I can see.

How can this be done? I was thinking of making it with a thermo-plastic and then applying some kind of vinyl, but every see through vinyl I find is reflective.

I know there are mate sunglasses, so it's physically possible to have surfaces that are opaque and mate on one side and transparent on the other, but I don't know if it can be done for cheap.

>>9864584
i figured it would be hard.
i really wanted to do antarc from hnk but i know it would be extremely difficult to hand sew her jumpsuit.

does anyone know if i can find clothing similar to hnk's jumpsuits?

>>9864593
By mate I meant matte, sorry.

And this is an example of matte sun glasses. Still reflective, but much less.

>>9863262
Thanks anon.

>>9864575
When I first started cosplaying I was young and afraid of messing up with the sewing machine so I only hand sewed. It takes a lot longer and is more uneven, but you can also be more precise with it if you're careful. Right now I'm hand sewing my bias tape trim because I don't want a stitch line on it, and I always hand sew blind hems on circle skirts cause it looks cleaner to me. There's pros and cons to it, but definitely start with enough time to finish if you're only going to hand sew. I moved onto a sewing machine when I was crunching the day before an event and didn't have time to sew it all by hand.

What does lolita look like when you're sitting down?

>>9865055
Depends on how much fabric the skirt has, and if the lolita tucks the skirt under her when sitting down (which is recommended etiquette for public spaces).
Narrow A-lines tend to look a bit silly and squished; fuller skirts, when fanned out, look fantastic in my opinion... though again, probably not a good idea in public spaces.

>>9861806
Get a furniture marker. Trust me.

So, regular average sized lolita here. I have a friend who is plus sized who in the past year really started getting into lolita, which made me super excited and happy as she's the only person I know IRL who I could talk about this stuff with. She's bought some Haenuli, made some very decent beginner coords, and was really wanting to get into some brand, and while I wanted to suggest her stuff and asked for her dream items she'd never divulge her measurements (or just never took them?).

She came to me glumly a few days ago and said she took her measurements and wouldn't fit so many of her dream dresses. I feel a bit crappy now, like I've been accidentally bragging every time I talk about how "oh this old AP skirt gives me a bit of a muffin top", etc - I fit pretty much everything except older items and have never really looked into what plus girls would fit. I want to help her out since she's new and help her figure out what she'll fit, or if she really just needs to stick to Taobao and indies.

She's about 165 tall and 112 bust, 94 waist, shoulders 45 wide (though maybe she bungled shoulders up since I did my first time, she's not a broad person but maybe I just don't really realize since I've known her for so long). Will she fit fully shirred items? Full back shirred AP? Examples of dream dresses of hers she thinks she has to give up are Dream Marine and French Cafe, though they have full back shirred cuts - does she indeed have to give up on them? I don't go for shirred stuff much and honestly don't know, sorry if this is all dumb to ask.

In less of a charitable thought for her, Holy Lantern's zipper JSK is another item she really wants someday and I do own it from the latest MTO - at my 86 / 66 measurements it's actually a bit too big and puffy. Should I let her try it on or would she not fit it? I'd feel really mean if I encouraged her to try it on and there's no way she can get it to fit...

>>9865162
For fully shirred AP your bust should be under 110 cm, for full back shirring I’d say under 105 cm. I used to have a 114 cm bust and it was a bitch and a half removing my fully back shirred AP. When I got down to a 95 cm bust I still couldn’t fit into some older fully shirred pieces. If you scroll down some older ita threads you can see how horrific it looks when a very large girl wears fully shirred AP.

If she really wants to wear AP she should perhaps make an effort to lose some weight. Not trying to be a bitch here. I got motivated to lose the weight because I couldn’t fit into my dream dress at the time which was Fancy Box.

>>9865162
what >>9865175 said, but for now if she gets a sports bra she can fit into most newer shirred AP

>>9865175
>>9865176
Thanks for the responses! Not bitchy at all - this is cgl after all, and this is a fashion for small asian women. She's tried to lose weight before so I do hope this fashion would encourage that. I think it's a good sign that she isn't buying stuff anyways thinking "I won't change weight so maybe I can fit if I just squeeze right".

Personal opinion here that I think full bodice shirring is absolutely ugly on anyone, so it's good to hear that with a sports bra she might be able to fit some newer back shirred pieces! I'll pass this on. I do really hope her fitting at least some things and experiencing the quality of brand will really encourage her to lose some weight.

>>9865190
I have to say you seem like a great friend, anon! I also hope she will be able to experience the godliness that is burando. May Mana-sama bless your friend.

>>9865162
I have seen HL on tons of ppl who are pretty fat. The back shirring is pretty forgiving and since you have it you might as well use it as a base. Make sure you take off the waist ties, and you may want to try seeing if pulling it over is easier than zipping it up. If it fits you know full back can work.

>>9865190
Former fatty-chan here, lolita really helped motivate me to lose weight! She is about my measurements before I lost. Even just cutting soda, going for a walk a few times a week can make a big difference.
I've never owned any AP so I can't give any advice there, but back when I was still heavy I did have custom Taobao dresses that were very nice from Infanta and Chess Story so that is something she can look into. Good luck to your friend!

I'm considering getting some longer length petticoats, is melikestea a good option?
I mostly plan on wearing longer length Innocent World

>>9865636
or is Bunny House a better option? And if so, is medium enough for IW or should I go for large?
And would I do better with a cupcake, A-line or just get both?
Sorry, I'm completely new!

>>9865636
>>9865637
Personally I wear Malco Modes' 580 petticoat (nowadays called Zooey) with my longer length IW pieces. It's a soft A-line and gives very nice, subtle poof, it's unlined so you can layer it on top of a shorter petticoat if you want a cupcake shape and more volume, and its length can also be adjusted if needed.

I am going as pic related, my question is is there a proper name for the hat she's wearing?

>>9865707
Newsboy

>>9865761
Thank you kindly!

I can't get paypal to work. Is there any other places where I can buy lolita dresses that doesn't require paypal?

>>9865973
anywhere you can use a credit card... I mean, cmon anon, think

So I've been a fan of Sakizou's artwork since my weeb years and I've always dreamed of cosplaying one of her designs. I've found someone who's selling a version of this specific design and I'm definitely interested!

I'm just mildly concerned about wearing it to a con though. Will people think it's weird that I'm not cosplaying from an anime/manga/videogame?? Or will people just think I'm cosplaying as some fancy version of Tinkerbell??

I'm probably overthinking this but some advice would be nice. How have other's experiences been when doing less recognizable cosplays??

>>9866004
I've seen threads here solely dedicated to cosplaying Sakizou's art so, I don't think it would be all that weird.

How the heck do I reserve something from AP? I've only been wearing lolita for about 6 months, and with the advice from everyone here, I've just stuck to second hand brand. I really wanted the new Dolls Tea Party from AP, but I think I've missed it? Their official site site says out of stock, but I cant see it on the US site at all? Do I need to contact a shipping service to reserve me one, or will it also come to the US site? I've only really dealt with Tenshi as a shipping service from Mercari/Fril, is there a section on her site for reservations? Any advice is much appreciated gulls!

>>9865175
When I first got into lolita, I was motivated to loose weight. I was a little over 200 lb. I would wake up in the morning and do about 30 minutes of exercises. If your friend is around the size I think she is, it wouldn't be to hard to get down to a smaller size. It would just take some dedication. She'll get there in no time!

Where is a good place to search for young(ish) male anime cosplay photos? I need some inspo but all I can find is comic book, videogame or movie shit - most of which are of guys cosplaying adult characters. Searching for male characters on the usual haunts just brings back girls cosplaying anime guys, which isn't really what I'm looking for.

I just need a search term or a site or somewhere to look. I feel like I never see non-big 3 male anime cosplayers at cons anymore and I'm trying to get back into cosplay.

>>9866337
I should clarify, when I say youngish I mean teens-early 20s. IE, most male characters in anime as opposed to hulky bulky adult dudes in shounen series.

Where can I buy a white sheer apron or overdress? The Black Ribbon's are cute but I don't like that they're iridescent.

If Angelic Pretty has something listed as sold out on their website, is there any chance they might still have stock in a brick and mortar shop?

How the hell do I match my whites? The whites on my skirts don’t match the whites of my blouses don’t match the whites of my socks.
Do I dye the offbrand whites to match? Do I avoid wearing so much white? Do I just stop giving a fuck if it matches?

>>9866856

Filters and just don't give a fuck.

I say that partly in jest and partly seriously. Life is too short to worry about mismatching whites and too short to pay attention to salty gulls.

>>9866856
In my experience it's equal parts consistent buying, luck, careful coordinating, and not caring so much:
First, consistent buying: If you buy from one brand regularly, the chances your whites will match are higher. Not always guaranteed, but higher. Sometimes off whites will match well between different brands too, which brings me to the next point:
Luck, which is pretty obvious: Cross your fingers and hope for a match when you buy new pieces. Sometimes pieces will match remarkably well even if they're from different sources, so it's not hopeless. Paying attention to whether the whites are described in the listing as white, off white, or beige/cream/"kinari" helps a lot but again, it doesn't always guarantee a match.
Careful coordinating and not caring so much go hand in hand, in a way: If white lace on a JSK doesn't match the white of the blouse, it looks off and bothers me a lot. But if the only white parts of the coord are significantly distant from one another (i.e. the blouse/collar and socks), the difference in shade between them is a lot less obvious and much easier to tolerate.
Of course this is wildly different if we're talking about shiro coords, but these are the things I take into account in general.
I hope that made sense and helped you somewhat.

Could tattoos work with Larme?

>>9866821
Yes

>>9866996
Depends on your tastes and who you ask, if the tattoos are subtle and small then they'll probably be fine. I wear larme and I have small wrist-tattoo, it's not that noticeable so it works. If you are planning on getting it on a very visible place or something crazy big then some people may frown upon it.
In the end it's your body tho, the tattoo will most likely be on your skin forever but you probably won't be wearing j-fash for forever.

With all the problems people have been having with ordering and whatnot, is it worth it to take advantage of the sale and order from body line? I need some new shoes and the prices are really good

Also, what is a good place to get a smaller petticoat for more casual, everyday use. I don't want something super big since I'll be going to school, but I still want a little volume for my dresses and skirts.

Can I paint bias tape? I bought a cosplay and it's trimmed with that awful, bright, shiny gold trim and I'm just wondering if there's anyway I can cover it? Would I use fabric paint or would something else be better? I tried looking it up but somehow didn't have much luck. Thanks for any help!

>>9861108
https://www.etsy.com/listing/160355627/

Saw this on LM and Im going back and forth on whether I want to buy and salvage the dress... Seller says they took it to the cleaners but they left the stain (or just didnt see it). Would it be possible for me to take the stain out myself or would it ruin the print and the stain stay on forever?

>>9868716
I would go ahead and try to ask what caused the stain. If it's something like tea, ketchup, coffee etc. you can try an save it. I'm quite used to buying stained dresses an recovering it, and for most of them I've used things like Vanish and cocoa soap.

>>9867243
Emily temple cute sometimes has nice casual petticoats

May have been asked before but still a possibly stupid question: Is there a shopping service that can buy/inquire about buying things from Japanese sellers on twitter?

What’s a good Walmart generic makeup I could use for this guy? I honestly can’t even tell eyeliner from maskera but I’m gonna try to do it for this cosplay, my eyelashes are naturally very long and full if that helps. My skin tone is the same as his as well.

what /cgl/ things can men do?

>>9869021
Eyeliner is basically what it sounds like - You use it to line your eyes. I suggest going for a felt tip liner, it's basically like a felt tip pen and quite easy to use. Mascara has a spool-like brush that makes your eyelashes thicker and appear longer; not an absolute necessity but a little bit can go a long way so I'd recommend it too.
Otherwise, I suggest picking out a primer to make your skin smooth and even, foundation or bb cream depending on how even or uneven your skin tone is (foundation can cover blemishes better; bb cream is light but still evens out your skin), and translucent powder or setting spray to make sure your makeup stays in place.
Nyx has pretty good products and is quite affordable; you can always just order it from eBay or something if it isn't readily available where you live, but I recommend buying foundation/bb cream from a brick and mortar store so you can be sure it matches your skin tone.
And finally, watch youtube tutorials and practice application. If this is your first time doing makeup you'll need the practice, but you'll get better at it the more you try.

>>9869039
Well, what do you like? If you like anime/manga/video games/other media and making/wearing costumes, go for cosplay.
If you like alternative fashion, look up styles of j-fashion, there are many styles to pick from and they're not exclusive to girls.
It boils down to lurking, seeing what you like, and pursuing it. Just keep in mind that cosplay, jfash and other "cgl hobbies" can be expensive, especially if you're inexperienced and just starting out.

Just got this bag in, got it super cheap with another bag and this was the only major bit of damage so I hoped I could fix it. It's the IW Antique Book Bag, this is the part that connects between the panel with the zipper and the side piece, on top, so it'll see a lot of flexing and movement. The pleather is flaking off hardcore. Is there any kind of glue/paint coat/I really don't know anything about this/etc that I could put on top of this to prevent further deterioration?

Can you straighten fake fur with an iron or a hair straightener on a low setting or something? I needed some super shaggy fake fur but the only one long enough was wavy.

Is there a good tutorial for tying bows?

>>9860057
This is pretty vague but can anyone remember the store that sold like 60-90 dollar t-shirts and hoodies? The one that got into "shota" controversy a while back.

>>9870580
Plenty. Try this one for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf0sLU9jVeE

>>9870742
Omocat?

Does FJ no longer allow parcels to be marked down?

How does one tell if a lolita dress print is a replica? What exactly does that mean?

>>9871705
Replicas are cheap imitations of brand designs, kinda like "bootlegs", if you will. There are replicas of non-printed dresses too, and while they're not as problematic as print replicas, people may still judge you for getting them.

Anyway, pic related is an extreme example to illustrate the differences: The easiest way to tell a replica from a legitimate piece is the lace, which is often terrible quality, not gathered (which means there's less of it, indicating the corner-cutting, cheap construction of the dress), but there are other ways to tell if the dress is legit such as the fit, the shape of the bows or the ruffles, whether the dress has a lopsided silhouette when worn with a petticoat (again, indicating the dress was cheaply made), faded colors/discoloration (one lolita once said that a replica maker has sent her a dress with green lace instead of brown), etc.
Some replicas are worse than others and easier to spot, but once your eye is trained to recognize differences in quality you'll be able to tell them apart quite easily.

New to cosplay. Is there any reason that a prestyled wig wouldn't be preferable over a manually styled one?

>>9866004
I don't know shit about sakizou but after my friends started cosplaying from it, I've started to be able to recognize the style at a glance more. So I mean, just do it! You'll add to educating the masses! They are so pretty, I enjoy seeing them!

>>9871755
Accuracy, for one, and also just general aesthetic. What I mean is that even if you buy a character-specific wig, it likely has parts that need to be modified to suit your face shape, like bangs. Unstyled wigs look sloppy and terrible, and it makes you look like you don't care to put an effort into your cosplay which isn't something you want.

Is it rude to ask autographs from artists/guests who have a table?

>>9872221
Not that I’ve known, artists that I’ve asked for didn’t mind and seemed pretty happy about it

>>9870832
That was it, thanks anon.

How do I dye this fabric without removing it from the seats? They are very old and I'm concerned they'll disintegrate if I try to remove them

>>9872229
fucking nasty. just get new seats

>>9872229
What is it for?

>>9872229
1. Remove staples
2. Take off
3. Wash
4. Dye
> concerned they'll disintegrate if I try to remove them
If thats the case, they should be ruined around the seams/staples.

>>9872237
It's just rust stains relax

>>9872322
My car

>>9872229
>>9872543
>>>/o/
this is a cosplay/jfash board lol. most people here probably don’t have experience dying upholstery

>>9872584
>nobody on cgl has experience dying fabric
>better head over to the board where ppl pretend to know stuff about cars

>>9872617
>nobody on cgl has experience dying fabric THAT CAN'T BE WASHED
ftfy

>>9863180
be aware that the only people trained in making head casts are artists who work in plaster, and makeup/sfx artists, both of which have precious little time and will likely charge a lot. Ask in your local cosplay community and see if anyone's done it before, and offer to buy them lunch or give them some sort of compensation.

>>9872695
STRANGER THINGS HAVE HAPPENED

what search term should i use for rocking horse shoes on japanese sites?

Where can I buy ankle socks suitable for lolita, preferably in the 20-30 price range? There are some in the btssb san francisco store but I'm not too keen on spending 12 dollars shipping on 30 dollar socks.

>>9873673
Answered my own question, found them on amazon in different styles if anybody else is looking.

>>9873680
enjoy your cheap shitty socks anon. they will stick out on an otherwise good quality coord and make it look bad

>>9873692
I mean you could answer my original question then

>>9873692
Cool, thanks for your contribution to anons question

If I'm cosplaying a shirtless character I'm assuming I should shave my armpits? I generally smell pretty good and am always on top of my hygiene but I have no idea what standard practice is for men cosplaying shirtless me characters.

>>9873740
Shave them. Also I hope that isn't you.

>>9873741
That's post malone. I'm a pretty hairless guy anyways, no chest hair so it's literally just a matter of shaving my underarms. Sounds like a hassle. Any tips? I've literally never done it before because I've never needed to

>>9873673
I’d suggest looking through LM or the various lolita sales groups on fb

>>9873745
Trim the hairs shorter to about the length of a grain of rice. Don't use a shaving cream with menthol in it. It irritates sensitive skin. You can use conditioner if you don't want to go out and buy something extra. Shave up, then down. You should rinse and inspect to make sure that you get everything since the pit is an awkward space to shave. Apply a powdery deodorant because bare pits can get kind of slimy with gel deo.

>>9873754
Oh god I haven't even thought of that. I usually use a gel based deodorant, that's a great point. Thank you anon, much appreciated.

I might just be stupid, but I'm always at a loss as to what blouses look remotely good with this dress cut?

>>9873937
High collar with front ruffles, or small peter pan collar.

>>9873937
I'd recommend a blouse with some sort of decoration on the front that would otherwise be hidden under regular cut JSKs. Pic related is a few examples, there are tons of others to pick out from, including blouses with large collars.
Basically what you want to keep on mind is that there's a lot of open space with underbust JSKs and you want to take advantage of that and fill it up with interesting details, so either get an interesting blouse or add a large bow or necklace, or anything else you can think of to a blouse that you already have.

Is there a trick to keeping the straps on Bodyline RHs from falling/sliding down?

>>9868345
If it's synthetic like that vinyl gold trim, you can use angelus paint. If it's not vinyl, a fabric paint would be better. I'd try a spot test in a hard to see place or on the underside first.

>>9874186
I put thin strips of double sided tape on the back of mine. Just make sure whatever you get isn't super sticky that way it doesn't damage your socks.

Two questions.

Where can I find the local lolita comm spreadsheet?

Where are the full cgl archives located?

>>9869221
I have never tried this, but perhaps a coat of angelus paint and some sealer might at least bind it down? Can't promise anything, I'm speaking as a cosplayer not a lolita.

>>9874269
Pretty sure there's no such thing, and either yuki la if you have the thread number or rebecca blacktech if you don't

>>9860057
Will ppl think I'm lazy if I only do Kemonomimi cosplay?
Are there ways to do it better?

>>9874287
People might think you're lazy if you enter a contest with it but I don't see why you or anyone else would care otherwise.
As for ways to do it better... idk, make your own ears and tail, maybe your own outfit too, instead of buying whatever cheap seifuku and cat ears you find on ebay. You can go on about it in any way you choose, just remember you don't have to prove anything to anyone if you're just going to the con to have fun and not to compete or anything of the sort.

>>9869040
Jesus; thanks.

>>9874313
You can do it, anon! I believe in you.

>>9860057
is it possible to alter a denim vest to fit smaller by using a denim jacket as a model? i have a medium vest and a small jacket, both from levi's and I want to make the vest smaller for a John Marston cosplay.

>>9874276
I remember seeing a comm list with links a long time ago. I know EGL had one but this one also had Facebook links.

Maybe it was a website page not a spreadsheet?

I'm moving so I'm trying to find comms in my new area.

How long do you determine to give a buyer a payment plan? What is too long and for what price?

imma do a trap cosplay at a convention this month and i need to get rid of my facial and body hair. I tried a lot of stuff, but nothing appears to get me rid of the bristles.

What would you reconnomend me as a semipermananent way of hair removal?

>>9875556
Waxing lasts longer. But you still will have to upkeep it.

>>9875560
but is waxing also suitable for facial hair removal?
How long to I have to do it to be hair free?

>>9860057
How do I make these stuffed ball/pompom things???
I know how to make spheres with EVA foam and have templates for said spheres, but to me that seems like too many parts for a little pom pom type thing.
Note that I'm trying to make it with faux fur with a 1.5" long pile.

Hello /cgl/

I would like to customize a karate gi, used to practice martial arts. I have never done anything like this and don't really know which materials and techniques I should use.
Can you point me to the right direction ?

for short, I want to add some colours on the sleeves (a few stripes) and also add a drawing on the left pectoral.

>>9876302
forgot the pic related. For people that don't know what a karate gi is

>>9876227
I would just get foam balls from a craft store, or any round bobble that's about the size you need, then cut out faux fur, pop the ball in the middle, then sew it up at the top where you're attaching it.

>>9875556
>>9875605

People do wax brows, so it works for face, but you might have issues finding a salon that will do a beard waxing. Actually I don't know if it'll remove hair or just rip your face off, ha.

You could probably get most of the hair out in one sesion, if you can stand the pain. I'd recommend doing a test run way before the convention, though. I have zero issues with waxing but some of my friends have red bumps for a couple of days and there's one friend who is just allergic to whatever stuff is in the wax, you don't want to deal with weird skin rashes that on the day of the convention.

Also keep in mind you need a little bit of hair for the wax to hold on to in order to rip the hair out, which means growing out a little bit of your stubble in order to wax it off.

>>9876302
>>9876303

If it's just one gi, you can use fabric paint or fabric marker. Fabric paint would be easier to find and you can mix colours together to get what you want, but you'd have to be fairly skilled in painting them on. You can draw on the fabric lightly with pencil, then wash away the pencil markings after you're done setting the paint/marker. Be careful with stencils, a common problem is the paint getting under the edge of a stencil and overflowing the lines that way.

The texture of a gi is going to make it difficult to apply either fabric paint or fabric marker, so try to be patient and go slow. With fabric paint, try to make sure you're painting into the fabric, they tend to form a kind of film, if the paint doesn't "stick" to the fabric they tend to peel right off. Avoid puffy paint or any textured fabric paint, they're the worst for this.

With fabric marker sometimes the ink doesn't flow fast enough so you may have to go slow and/or redraw the lines several times.

Be sure to read instructions and follow them. Generally you have to iron them at a specific temp to set them.

If you have multiple gi, the better solution is to find a screenprinter to do the designs for you. Generally the screen costs a fair bit to make, so it's not a good solution for just one gi.

If your gi has the vent at the waist of the pants, I'd also like to recommend wearing white shorts underneath them for a cleaner look.

Are knock offs still considered respectable? Not talking about the quality, just in terms of intellectual property.

>>9876534
Replicas were never respectable, only vaguely tolerated because of "budget lolitas" somehow justifying stealing original designs because they gotta have their Ay Pee; that is, until AP got a bee in their bonnet and contacted the mods on EGL with a demand to ban replica-related content in 2012.
The only legally okay replicas are design replicas (i.e. non printed pieces, shoes, bags, etc. that don't feature original designs or logos) but some people frown on those too, especially if the quality is terrible, and it is in most cases.

Bottom line is: You can buy whatever you want, it's your money, but replicas are and always were trashy as hell and you likely will be judged for it, even if not to your face.

>>9876546
Actually, I meant knock-offs, not replicas. Something really alike, but by no way direct scan of the print.

>>9876553
Oh, sorry for misunderstanding you, my bad. In that case I think it's fine; there's nothing illegal about it, and if it doesn't look identical to the piece it's "inspired" from, looks good in general and is high quality then there should be no issue.

>>9876534
yeah those are fine

>>9876443
Thx for the advices. I'm drunk as fuck right now. One of my Friend is a painting teacher so i'll ask him for help. Thx for the advices i'll look into it tomorrow

What are some of the most enjoyable anime cons? Or ones with a beautiful venue? I’ve been looking for new cons to go to. I’m smack dab in the middle of the USA, but I’m willing to fly if it’s worth it.

What would be the best type of brush to use with these paints? The one decent one I had I accidently tore out the thistles

>>9876796
dat pic/text combo

>>9878166
Sponge, anon. You use sponges with oil-based makeup.

is there a trick to fastening/unfastening these things or are they just a shitty design? The buckle is so damn narrow that it makes feeding the scalloped straps through a freaking nightmare

>>9878212
Don’t they have press studs under the buckle? You just pop the whole buckle off. No need to undo them.

>>9878170
Ive tried that but it doesn't come off on my skin that well.

>>9876553
>>9876534
No. Why would changing some small part suddenly make it okay?

>>9878347
nayrt, but pic related is still drawn from the scratch no matter how much alike it looks to CDC

>>9878347
Nobody owns a "generic castle in the woods at night" print anon.

i'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but i have two scars that are lighter than my skin (one is really old and above my eyebrow, i hide it with my fringe) and the other one is below my lip and the scab just fell
any advice on making either of them protrude less or make them look closer to my skin colour? i've read about aloe vera, onions, honey, lemon and all that, but idk what's legit and what's a meme and i'd like to try make them be less visible before trying out makeup
pls help both of them are destroying my self-confidence and i'm so fucking tired of having bangs just because of a goddamn scar

>>9879031
Try some of dis, I used it on my knee scars for a while and it drastically reduced the harsh contrast.

>>9878392
>>9878382
She's asking about knock offs and the way she described it I think it's absolutely not okay. I'm sorry I don't recognise every print from a style I don't wear lol.

>>9879035
w-what the hell? i see this on tv all the time and thought it was just another meme product, but i'll take your word for it and go buy some one of these days, thanks!

>>9878392
Well why would you ask if it's okay to wear a generic castle in the woods print?

I bought a foam board that I'm going to sand down into a prop. Would it be safe/advisable to do it indoors? It just hit me today that I might be putting a bunch of foam in the air in my badly ventilated room.

>>9879061
I would say do it outdoors if possible. If you do it indoors, you'll have a lot of foam in the air. It isn't harmful but it'll be a bitch to get out. If it's sanding by hand, you should be fine with just a broom.

My stupid question is, I'm a fat fuck who wants to do the Spy from TF2. Can I get away with black dressing pants and suit jacket since buying it in blue is expensive as hell? And in the event that I can't find myself a black jacket in my size, should I say fuck it and go with an ahegao zip hoodie?

>>9879031
People I know swear by Hazeline Snow, but since that has been discontinued, try Hazeline Korean Pearl.

Is there such a thing as a flexible hot glue? Sadly, e6000 isn't doing much but giving me cancer.

Whats the best thing to use attach foam onto fabric?

Whats the best way to attach craft foam onto fabric? Specifically somewhere thats gonna have a lot of movement

Can someone help me, everyone I try to delete my post it keeps on saying something went wrong at the top, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong here. Does anyone know what’s going on and how I can fix it?

>>9879303
What are you trying to glue?

>>9878166
Is that a grease palette or a water activated palette?

>>9879556
Im gonna go out on a limb and say grease? I tested it by adding a tiny amount of water to it but it just floated on top

>>9879560
>>9879560
Sponges will work well with grease paint, try to find a sponge coarser than a make-up sponge. I learned to paint with potter's sponges cut in half or in fourths. Really load up your sponge and pat the paint onto your skin, don't smear.

If you really want to try brushes, go to the water color/oil painting section of your local craft store and pick up some of those brushes. Flat brushes are good for larger areas, round brushes are good for detail work. Sable (or other real fur) brushes are great to work with, but more expensive.

If you're just trying to bruises, you could even just use your fingers.

What are you trying to do with that palette?

>>9879568
Thank you! I'll be sure to try the sponges again. I did try a normal paint brush but I think the thistles were too soft. Didn't even blend the colours that well.

I'm doing Dabi and the tests have turned out fine so far, just need to work on getting the shadows and horizontal scar lines looking better

What’s so bad about bought pre-made cosplays?

>>9879495
Sew the fabric to a scrap of craft foam where you want the pieces to attach, then use hot glue to attach the scrap side of the foam to whatever foam pieces you have. This is because you can easily bond two pieces of craft foam together with hot glue (or superglue, but not actually as strong under movement stress), but neither of those glues stick well to fabric. The middle piece of foam is the key here and it hides your stitches this way.

>>9879680
As long as it isn't from a halloween or large chain store, nothing.

>>9879680
>>9879700
Also as long as you don't enter contests with them or otherwise claim them as your own creation.

First time posting in /cgl/ so sorry if it’s the wrong place, but has anyone bought stuff from Cosplayinspire before? They have a prop I cant seem to find anywhere else for a decent price but I cant find any reviews online (positive or negative)

>>9871297
They still do. It's somewhere midway down the Charge 2 payment page.

Is there a good, full guide on using SS to buy from japanese auction sites? As an Eurofag I'm aware of additional cost, but a quick rundown of what is what would be welcome too. I'm paranoid of things going south because I was an idiot.

>>9879926
I don't think there's an external guide, if that's what you mean, but every ss has its own guide on how to use it on its website. Most of them are pretty straightforward so you'd have to try to fuck things up.

When do the burando summer sales usually start? I've forgotten from last year

>>9879930
Iirc around August; but I'd suggest following the brands on social media for updates instead of relying on any anon's memory.

What's the best way to go about collecting all GLB volumes (or at least the earlier ones)? Are they likely to be found in used Japanese bookstores? I've been looking around online and I'm not sure whether waiting for a big lot to pop up vs. buying them individually would work out cheaper in the end.

>>9879972
I've bought them individually and collected the first 20 very easily. Sometimes you have to wait until a specific volume comes up for sale for a decent price but they always do eventually, just a matter of patience; I've gotten all my volumes for dirt cheap, most of them in like new condition with the patterns and stickers included, including the very first one.
If you buy a big lot you can save on costs for the volumes themselves, but shipping is going to be a bitch and a half because these things get pretty heavy. Imo buying individual volumes or small lots is better; when you do this you can pick and choose which ones will be shipped to you and when so shipping is more manageable, if you know what I mean.

>>9879894
I have, twice. The first prop I got from them was decent quality but because it was an umbrella sword from hxh (wood blade), either customs snapped it, or it broke in transit but it was hard to tell by the box. I repaired it with glue and worbla, it still looks good in photos and I couldn't have made it myself.

I also have a costume on the way but the tracking says I'll get it tomorrow, I can update on quality and custom sizing later.

They seem to ship a mass order in parts, I already got my wig 2 weeks ago, and the small prop a few days later. (It was Denki's earpiece from BNHA). I was disappointed by the earpiece, it's literally craft foam and a chopstick for an antenna, I could have made it myself.

I am waiting on a set of armor from them and it hasn't come yet, but my deadline is A-kon so I will share updates between now and then. It seems they are reliable, but quality is a mixed bag.

>>9879973
Nice, I think I'll try to hunt them down in smaller quantities. Where would you say is the best sites to look for them? Also, what would you consider to be a good price for a single volume?

(Sorry for all the questions, I'm just worried about buying them all up when it turns out there would have been a much cheaper way.)

>>9879975
No need to apologize, it's alright! I found mine on yahoo auctions; I've looked on other sites too but finding them there was easiest for me. Just search for ゴシック&ロリータバイブル and look around for the ones you want.
I've gotten mine for less than 1,000 yen each, the most expensive one was 700 or 800 yen I think.
Also, a few more tips: If you see many listings belonging to one seller, you should look in their profile and see if they have the volumes you're after, it's easier than combing through searches; and if you buy several volumes from one seller, you can save on shipping within Japan.
You can also compare prices between sellers and see who has the cheapest volumes, just be sure to read the listings and see if they mention any damages or missing patterns because cheaper isn't always better.

Good luck! And fair warning: Collecting GLBs is addictive.

>>9879981
Thanks so much for the tips! I'm super excited to hunt for good bargains.

Eurofag. Where can I get an itabag around?

>>9880204
Wego.jp

Best place to buy blue/white shimapan and matching thigh-highs in a size that will fit a large muscular man? A blue or white skirt to match would be great too.

>>9879245
>>9879035
turns out both are kind of expensive for me since i don't have a job right now and idek if the korean one is being sold here so i guess i'll either have to whore myself out or beat someone up and take their money if i want it anytime soon
don't mean to blogpost but i really fucking envy people with cool scars or just ones without any

Anyone here has pictures or the name of any good looking male Sakuya Izayoi cosplayer? I need ideas since i don't want to do crossplay

I like to think I'm a reasonably attractive dude. I'm pretty tall, have an otter mode build, and my facial structure is generally regarded as conventionally attractive. I've never cosplayed before but I'm curious, do cute/attractive guys get as much attention as girls do? I assume it's not as much but I'm curious as to if it's a thing. I have a girlfriend so it's not as if I'm trying to find a girl, I'm just curious I guess. I'm also cosplaying a character who's commonly shipped with another character as a yaoi couple, similar to Shinji and Kaworu, as a friend begged me to do it with him, so I figured that might be relevant. Thanks anons, hopefully I don't come off as an arrogant tool or something.

>>9880571
If you're attractive, your cosplay is well made and you cosplay a popular/common yaoi ship, you're most likely going to be very popular.

Any sewing anons out there that can offer me some advice please? I’m having some issues with the tension on my sewing machine, it was sent for a tune up only a month or so ago and the tension is horrifically temperamental. It will sew a nice straight even stitch and then bunch up a little along the way and continue normal again. Am I just being stupid and not setting tension correctly (I have done multiple tests with multiple settings and this is the only decent stitch I can get out of the machine, rethreaded both the top and bottom of the machine etc) or shall I send it back to get looked at?

>>9880705
to really test it out i recommend setting everything to normal, both upper and lower tension, using a new needle with average weight thread, and stitching on cotton. You could even stitch on paper. Make sure nothing is getting stuck on your machine, or your needle, make sure it’s correctly inserted. Just undo everything a few times if you need to, that’s what I did when I had tension issues because it could be any one thing messing it up.

I guess this would be more appropriate for a skincare thread, but there doesn't seem to be one atm.

My skin has gotten super flaky over the last few months and I'm not entirely sure why? It used to be oily as hell but now I can't even wear foundation most of the time because it's so dry and flakey.

I use a Nivea day cream in the morning, and Tony Moly Clean Dew Foam Cleanser, a Yves Rocher toner and a Nivea night cream in the evening. Should I change any of them or add something or something?

>>9880571
Most guys who cosplay aren't very attractive, and even if they are they don't put a lot of effort into their cosplay a lot of the time. Decently attractive girls in nice looking costumes are a dime a dozen so I'd wager you'd get more attention than a girl of similar level.

does anyone know who this guy is? name/blog/anything?

>>9880758
Drink water, use occlusives at night, maybe modify your routine to include more light moisturizing products that you can layer instead of using one heavy cream. This is probably too vague, but that’s what worked for me.

Stupid question goes in the stupid question thread but I don't know how to start off with wearing gothic lolita and not looking like an idiot, some guides I find have shit that /cgl/ says are stupid to do and I don't want to make mistakes
The style is very cute and definitely something I'd wear out and about but, again I dont want to look amateurish

>>9881033
>gothic lolita
>very cute
Not to say that gothic lolita can't possibly be cute, but are you using the term to refer to the entire fashion or do you actually mean gothic lolita specifically?

Anyway, regardless of my own stupid question,
>some guides I find have shit that /cgl/ says are stupid to do
Which guides are those?
This is a post on what not to do, rather than what to do, but it might give you an idea of what to avoid when you're just starting out: http://www.fyeahlolita.com/2009/10/how-to-avoid-being-ita.html
Can you be more specific on what look you're going for, what guides you've seen that you're unsure of, and what your concerns are? Because at the end of the day it boils down to
>research what is and isn't lolita
>research where to buy lolita
>compare your measurements to the clothing sizes
>buy things that fit you and match one another
>research lolita-appropriate makeup and hairstyles
>practice application/hair styling if necessary
>wear the clothes, apply makeup, fix your hair
Which might seem like easier said than done but it does get this easy the more familiar you are with this fashion.

>>9881050
I have a habit to call things cute even if it isnt conventionally attractive, oops.
From being on here I have a vague idea where to buy things and threads pop up with brand names and links and I'm aware of the lolilibrary
My biggest issue is being afraid of mismatching and being labeled ita I guess. And I can't link to guides since I haven't been here in a few months so they've all saged and are somewhere in the archives. I should say that I'm completely new and haven't approached buying lolita ever but have just admired from afar and, recently came across a stable job so I want to splurge on myself and get pretty clothes. I do know how to apply makeup and style my hair, and measure myself

A more specific question is are there any gothic lolita guides out there for beginners or something?

>>9881060
I don't think there are any beginner guides specific for gothic lolita, but there are plenty of guides for beginners that are easy to apply to any style, like this one: http://www.fyeahlolita.com/2012/05/building-complete-lolita-wardrobe.html
(F Yeah Lolita in general is a great resource for information)
Other than this, I suggest you find gothic lolitas whose style you like and relate to, see what they do and how they wear their pieces, and use that as inspiration and a sort of "visual guide" on what looks you may want to wear yourself.

Gothic lolita can have sharp and clean lines; it can be fancy and opulent; it can be frilly and cute, and it can be simple and more "toned down". It can draw inspiration from visual kei, porcelain dolls, nuns, even western goth imagery, and many other sources.
The point is, there are a lot of looks and ways to go on about gothic lolita so you should look around and see what others are doing, take your own tastes and inspiration into consideration, and above all - Don't be afraid of making mistakes.
I understand not wanting to be ita, few people actively choose that, but mistakes are a part of learning, and might actually be the most important and efficient way to learn. Plus, if you're already familiar with fashion, makeup and aesthetics, I'm sure you'll do just fine.

This is a simple question that I don't know if to ask on /a/ or the taobao thread but either way.
I want a doujin from a chinese artist but they only list their stuff on taobao, what's a good proxy that would be good for this sort of thing? I saw the list of taobao proxies but most of them are specialized in buying clothes and I have no idea which would be good for (1) simple book, I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for it more than I already do jp proxies.

>>9881060
Don't trust online guides, they are outdated and have to be taken with a big grain of salt. They were written in times when milanoo tier dresses were "popular".
If you want a good guide, look at GLBs(link to the scans was in a handmade thread, check the archives), street snaps, other lolitas, etc.
You don't have to post yourself to the CoF if you don't feel confident in your coord.

>>9880229
pls respond

In Japan right now for the first time. I didn’t know that you weren’t supposed to open stuff you got tax free while until you return home - I opened some stuff I got from Fint but then noticed my stuff from Abilletage has English on it saying I might get in trouble at customs. I quickly tried to put the Fibt stuff back as neatly as possible but it definitely looks retapped... Do they actually thoroughly check for that at customs or will I be fine?

Anyone know a decent Japanese shopping service or proxy?

I wanted to grab this https://www.laylax.com/en/products/detail.php?product_id=3668

but most shopping services I’ve found from basic searching seem to only handle auctions and whatnot

>>9880914
Thanks for the advice! I don't think I can do occlusives because my skin is a weird combo/dry type but I'll see if I can try the other two.

I'm going to be cosplaying as Homura Akemi for the first time. What are some good shoes to wear? Or any tips in general. I'm a boy so I don't really know anything, and I hope just buying the Homura cosplay stuff on Amazon is good enough.

>>9881209
My skin is the same, anon! I just use a thin layer of cosmetic grade vaseline or marula/rosehip oil at night, I’ve never gotten any reaction or clogged pores. You just have to make sure to wash it off thoroughly in the morning if you’re prone to breakouts and, of course, find the right occlusive for your skin.

>>9881172
They dont check at all lol. I got tax free everything and used it all while I was there.

>>9881405
Black short heels that are accurate, or flats

>>9881128
The old guides still have the basis of the fashion though. Even if they're a bit outdated, they're still informative and afaik nothing in them is factually wrong, so one can use them as guidance today too.

>>9879894
>>9879974

As promised, here is the latest thing I ordered from Cosplayinspire. If you're getting anything custom, they do go by your measurements accurately! The costume was much higher quality than the earpiece.

They are a reliable company, they just don't send out periodic updates or anything. I also feel like their props may be a mixed bag when it comes to quality, depending on what you are ordering. Good luck, I hope you like what you are thinking of ordering!

I'm about to put up my first listing on LM and was wondering what shipping methods do others use when shipping within the US? Flat rate boxes or polymailers or whatever? I'm a literally moron who has never shipped a package before let alone clothing (just a blouse but still).

Can anyone recommend a lolita brand that is big chest friendly? im new to lolita and due to breast feeding i don't think ill fit in most dresses.

>>9883856
Have you looked at Maxicimam? Their Lovely line is made to fit plus sizes.

>>9883856
Enchantilic Enchantilly

Where to buy fairytale wallpaper?
pic related

>>9884217
Just so you know, that isn't wallpaper, it's a giant book used as background for photoshoots at Maison de Julietta.
But anyway, I don't know about wallpaper but you may be able to create a similar look with vinyl wall decals; I haven't looked myself but I'm sure there are some classical fairytale themed ones out there.

>>9883731
Either. This is how I do it:
Offer insurance or no insurance
Require tracking as it’s an important seller protection and it gives the buyer some peace of mind
I would seal the blouse into a plastic bag of some sort (after you wash and dry it) and then use a bubble mailer since it will probably go pretty flat. If there are parts that can’t be squished for whatever reason then a box will be better.
In the US you should ship first class unless the buyer requests faster ship, then the flat rate boxes aren’t a bad idea. Finally, if they are overseas the USPS or FedEx or UPS will have information on how they do that.

This is assuming you’re American but be packaging still holds anywhere

I have extra straight hair,think 1A,and I just got my first AP set (Toy Parade 2012 jsk in black) I feel like the KC is too tall in contrast with my hair ,so I thought about doing something like pic related(probably without curling my hair since it wouldn't hold,just the buns). Would the buns go in front of or behind the headboard?

>>9884238
>the headboard
lol
You mean the headbow? The buns go behind it. I suggest you make them far apart from one another so they can be seen from the either side of the bow, kinda like bear ears.

>>9884238
Buns behind headband, anon.

Are there any brand blouses out there that can accommodate 45cm width shoulders? I would really like some nice cotton blouses and not chiffon. The largest I've seem is 42cm and it would probably be uncomfortable. I've even open to custom made blouses.

Is there a decent /cgl/ discord out there? If so, does anyone have the link? Thank you!

>>9884856
there's the vetting lolita server, and there's also a p good AA one I hear. what aspect of /cgl/ do you care about?

What are Rem/Ram's shoes called? I know they are pretty common on school but never remembered the name.

>>9884973
mary janes

>>9884973
Mary Janes.

How to set them up the bomb without them knowing until all there base are belong to us?

>>9884951
Just cosplay, really

How do I use liquid white facepaint with a kabuki brush without it ending up cakey or layers that look off instead of smooth? Also what do I do with the lips? They are also white on the character and I don't know what to do with them to not look awful. And I have no clue what to use to give the lips a somewhat 'natural' look back.

To make things worse... I have dark skin. So I'm unsure if I should even do the cosplay. Don't want to end up in one of those bad make up threads.

>>9880229
bump

>>9885138
>ending up cakey or layers that look off instead of smooth
Are you using powder at the end? White powder will give it a smooth finish.

Where can I buy cute but comfortable shoes suitable for j-fashion? I'm looking for shoes like this but with shorter heels.

>>9885138
Use a good sponge and dab the makeup on, rather than 'paint' it on. Layer slowly to give yourself good coverage, then use a setting powder and finish spray.

Your overall skin quality will affect the application as well so make sure you moisturize and use a good primer.

>>9885138
Why are you using a kabuki brush? Flat brush or even sponge (like facepainters use) might help it go on better...

Anyone know where I can buy cute artificial teeth for 002?

>>9885234
Look closely at the shoes
"ank rouge"
there is your answer.

Seriously, most satellite brands to lolita will have classy cute shoes at different heel heights. Some normie stores also have options, look at warehouse sites like DSW

Is it absolutely impossible to dye/color a blonde wig to white? Just double checking before I give up and buy a different wig as this was leftover from a previous costume. Thought their might be some way that I'm missing...

>>9885349
You can spray it with hair color but that might look fuggo

>>9885349
If it's synthetic hair, no.

You miiiight have a chance if you leave it in bright direct sunlight for a couple weeks. it'll get a bit lighter

I’m not sure where else to ask this sort of question but, Do people have plushies a lot when they cosplay? Like plushies of whoever they’re cosplaying, things like that.

There's a OP I've been lusting after for weeks, but I'm worried about the fit. It's unshirred, and the bust is 90 cm. My bust is ~88 cm (I'm a 30DDD).

Am I definitely gonna boob loaf in this OP or will the cotton/poly fabric + extra centimeter be enough for it to fit?

>>9885444
Like, with them as they cosplay or just owning them?
I own anime plushes but I can't think of a time where people would go to a con with a plush unless they bought it AT the con, or if it's a part of their cosplay say, a character who holds a plush rabbit or the likes.

Can you wear thigh high socks over sheer tights or is that not recommended, I'm having a hard time finding "faux" thigh high pantyhose that's solid black, and not patterned..

>>9885492
Oh, owning them I guess? I wanted to start making my own plushes and possibly selling them but I have no clue how to go about... Anything really..

>>9885444
I sometimes rarely see people holding the mini plushie of themself, the cheapie prize type with the felt hair typically. It’s more common with “chibi” looking characters. I’ve seen it with Hetalia (barf) a couple times as well.

But there’s lots of characters holding a plushie of a plushie they use in the show or of a relevant character. So, Mami Tomoe holds Bebe, Madoka holds Kyuubey, and lots of characters have rabbit plushies. I’ve also seen a few yandere characters caring a plush of their crush from the show.

I posted this in the cosplay help thread but I figured I'd ask here too

What would you call the red outer part of this outfit? A blazer? I'm dumb with outfit names.
https://cosplay.bhiner.com/Cosplay-Item/230403/Citrus-Matsuri-Mizusawa-Cosplay-costumes/
And does anyone have ideas of where I'd buy something like that affordably?

>>9885495
You're better off wearing a garter belt for thigh high socks. I tried the sheer tights thing and my socks always always slid down.

>>9885498
how hard is it to search online for patterns and other things you need to figure that out? cmon, we have so much info at our fingertips and so many people resort to the lazy "i have no idea how to do ittt WAAAhhhHHh'

>>9885547
So, along the lines of mascot kind of characters?
>>9885572
Yeah, you’re right. I think I need to be more specific with what I’m looking for..

>>9885564
Aw man, I thought the sheer tights would help because my thigh high socks slide down from the way my legs are shaped.
What should I search when looking for pantyhose that show off thigh, like pic related but no cat? I want something like this

>>9885644
Search "fake thigh high tights".

>>9885197
No I haven't so far. I'll get myself white powder asap. Thank you!

>>9885244
So better use a sponge instead of a kabuki? And I'll take my time to cover my face the next time.

I was using primer already but will defenitely start moisturizing, too.

Thank you for your advice.

>>9885277
It was an advice from the shop I bought the make up from. I only use make up for cosplay so I have no clue about anything to be honest.

>>9885558
Yes that is definitely a blazer. Easy to find in normies shops. Look in the "grown up business woman area" and maybe change the buttons for gold ones

What kind of petti does AP use to display their sack dresses?

Where can I buy cute accessories for J-fashion online? Things like bows, bracelets, hair clips, ect.. ect..

I am >>9885349, should I continue trying this to see how it turns out or abort ship and buy a new one? This is an older wig I have kicking around so no loss in trying it. I'm shading it with a Sharpie oil-based white paint marker.

>>9885355

Good point and thanks for the suggestion. I'd rather it look slightly natural then a Halloween wig. What do you think of how this bit looks though, if you are still around?

>>9885379

Tis' which is a bummer but you live and learn. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll try that after the con and see if they have it in white when I am there. What do you think of how the oil looks compared to the natural color?