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Honestly, japanese school uniform is kinda fetishy, but I wish that girls here in the west would start wearing skirts again.
I haven't seen a girl in a skirt in years, at most they were summerdresses, but besides that theyre are all wearing jeans, leggings or hotpants.

>>9882928
Its only fetishy because of all the hentai and school girl porn honestly apart from them there perefectly normal and even cute

>>9882928
>men sexualize this so it's fetishy
wew lad

>>9882937
ofc theyre cute. I guess I dont see them as normal because i never had a school dress code or school uniforms. I reckon youre from bongland or a private school?

>>9882940
its true isnt it? If you wear a school uniform and some lad came up to you and asked which school you went to, and your reply would be "none". He would ask you if youre doing porn and will cover that up as a joke, or if hes more polite, why youre wearing it.
If youre 25, you look your age, and wear a school uniform in public, what would people possibly think if they dont know anything about jfashion? I bet the women would think that shes doing a photoshot but men which make up 50% of society uhh i dunno.

>>9882941
In the part of the US were i live school uniform was mandatory from elementary on wards though it wouldnt be so bad if they were half as cute

>>9882952
Just so you know, men approach/stare at actual school girls in uniform because of school girl porn. The uniforms themselves are not the problem, men addicted to porn are, is what I'm trying to say.
As for the public's reaction, it's possible to just say "Oh this isn't a uniform, it's a fashion style, I wear it because it's cute." If someone doesn't accept that and insists you're doing porn then it's their problem.

>>9882952
People also think the same about lolita sands the age part.

>>9882956
If men, which make up 50% of the population, see something as fetishy, wouldnt it make the clothing youre wearing to about 50% fetishy? Especially something so widespread as "school uniform". And what about the ddlg you hear about in every thread?

>>9882960
Just because it appears in porn doesn't mean it's inherently sexual. Or are you implying that nurses, firemen, policemen, etc. are wearing fetish gear on the job?
Ddlg is an entirely different beast and honestly bringing it up makes me think you're baiting so I'm dropping out of this inane discussion.

>>9882966
No, I wasn't implying that, because in my previous post I clearly said its somewhat a deviant clothing style, especially if youre older than school kids. Its like larping, but nurses and the like are all above the age of ~18, school kids apart from college students never are, therefore if you dress up as a nurse people will see you as a nurse, if you dress up as a pupil in school uniform, and youre clearly out of that age bracket, people will not see you as a pupil.
And youre never to decide what you are to other people, they decide that on their own and youll be treated accordingly.

>>9882971
And by that logic if people see you in ott sweet and decora they must think your an age player right? Also lets not forget that alot of the outfits you see in porn look nothing like the outfits in real life.Its not anyones fault that normies assume anything outside of their perview is some sex thing. Does this also apply to girl who look older then their age as well?

>>9882977
yes, people do see you as an age player and will ask you why youre wearing little girl dresses, you sometimes can read up on these stories in the feels threads. Girls look older from ages 12-16, but thats partly the magic of make up and sports bras. Its very rare for a girl to look 10 years older than herself if she hasnt hit menopause or was pregnant yet, which is impossible and unlikely considering that shes still in school (this is not true for super poor schools but they dont have school uniform anyway). And no i dont mind you or anyone wearing jfashion, school uniforms, gyaru, lolita or the likes because i know about them.

>>9882985
Is that you, Soup? At least keep your name on so we know to ignore you.

>>9882987
NO IM NOT SOUP that guy cant multireply for shit.

Should I even bother with nanchatte if I have a stupidly big butt? I just want to look like a cute, flat sillhouette anime girl but I have thick thighs and it makes every uniform coord look “sexy”. I legitimately feel like my body lewds everything I wear that isnt just straight up jeans. I can pass with long skirts, at least. Anyone else get away with this fashion with weirdly proportioned bodies/ big butts?

>>9882985
>still thinking lolita dresses resembels kids clothing.

>>9882991
I would try wearing a tucked in button up instead of a vist or maybe go for dresses instead of skirts id also where undershorts

>>9882993
normies do

>>9882996
>still giving a shit about normies

>>9882999
IM SORRY I CANT RESIST THEIR JUDGEMENTAL PRESSURE

>>9882928
Where the hell do you live?

>>9882993
>>9882999
>still responding to bait

>>9883006
Almania

>>9882991

>>9882991
>tucked in button up

>>9883031
It still counts right?

>>9882991
I would like to know this too. I have quite a few skirts and shirts and knit cardis and everything fits... but I just.. I dunno. I have thick thighs and an ass and it just doesn't look right... nor can I ever find non-stick girls in nanchatte so it jsut doesn't feel like it looks right on females with a more "womanly" (god I hate that) body.

>>9883034
Dont worry, it works as long as your ass is covered by something, like a shirt or jacket.

>>9883026
>>9883031
This is her body, so you anons can get a better perspective.

>>9883034

I feel the same way. Before I grew an ass and thicker legs from the gym I felt very cute in nanchatte but now my butt throws the whole look off and it only looks not "sexy-ish" with an oversized cardigan, which gets really hot any other time than winter

Also I'm in Japan currently and there are so many mixes of school uniforms. All the girls look cute and comfy and middle school girls have skirts that go way past their knees. I will always advocate for real looking nanchatte as those cheap looking colourful seifukus with short skirts do look costumey and fetishy. I have both styles however and wish I could wear them more often. I'm too scared to wear them outside bc normies. I may attempt a cord in the fall because like I said the cardigan look is better on me.

Also there are so many cardigans, pleated skirts, cute socks and bow ties here I'd buy it more if I could wear it outside of conventions, although I usually cosplay anyways so rip.

Do any anons here have experience wearing nanchatte in daily life?

Any of you gulls know any good taoboas for nanchatte stuff?

>>9883044
I do not necessarily wear Japanese uniforms, yet my personal style is very preppy and definitely contains aspects of nanchatte, and school uniforms overall. I wear this on a daily basis, and it is no problem. Sometimes people comment on how girly or cutesy it looks, yet other than that it doesn't attract a lot of attention from "normies". I think that, as long as it is coordinated in a way that it looks like a genuine outfit, and not necessarily a costume, one shouldn't worry. So genuine pleated skirts instead of the costume-y ones with the awful, wrinkly fabric improve a lot already. Moreover, by wearing it a lot and thus incorporating it in your daily wear, one can become creative and add in some more casual aspects. I really encourage you to go out in such attire more often, and see what you would like to change, if you would like to change anything. Apologies for how vague this is, and I'd gladly elaborate on something I said here to clarify whatever must be clarified. <3

coord ideas with this? :^)

>>9885073
that’s not kawaii.

>>9883026
>>9883031
>>9883042
Woah fug that’s me, my heart skipped a beat
>>9882991
Im lucky in that while I do have phat thighs, I also have violin hips, so nanchatte hides the thickest part of my thighs while at the same time keeping cardigans/sweater silhouette pretty straight up and down (when they’re larger sizes, which I buy intentionally). So I’m not sure if it’s fair to use me as an example for boobs down, but I know that feel of wanting to be cute flat boxy anime girl when you have a western piggu body. I just accept I’m more pic related than the magazine spreads upthread. Nanchatte is the only jfash that hides the violin hips + fat thighs combo I hate so much.
It’s probably obvious but getting your cardigans large does help. And get the ones that are thicker, where you can see the texture, just thin knit material does help though. I can’t explain what I mean, but yeah.

>>9885094
*Not just thin knit material is better
>phoneposting

>>9885094
holy shit, but seriously im not even stalking you. Youre on google images when you google nanchate.

>>9885132
*
I have to admit, I did save that picture of you in the kimono, cause that looked otherworldy beatiful.

>>9885073
Navy skirt, pink bow, oxford heels. Satchel/preppy type bag instead of the regular school bag.

>>9882991
>>9883034
>>9883044
I've always considered myself to have fairly thick thighs and calves. They're not chubby, but they're pretty muscular. And I get that stupid gap thing at my waist when wearing jeans. I wear nanchatte often, but I've never taken the time to think about it. I don't think nanchatte makes me look sexy, I just feel really cute and stylish. I too have violin hips like >>9885094 though. Maybe that's the difference?

For reference, this is me at different weights and with different skirt lengths, and shorts to show legs. I'm 5'5" and on the left I was about 145, middle 130ish and right 135ish maybe. The way I wear my skirts (except left, because at that time the skirt sat quite high) hides the thickest part my thighs, giving illusion of my legs being slimmer than they actually are. As far as butts go, they can make the back hem ride up, so my friend gets around this by hemming her skirts on a slight diagonal. It's longer in the back so it ends up sitting straight when she puts it on. Something for people with sewing experience to consider. I also oversize cardis for a boxy look, and I tuck my shirts into my skirt waistband.

I've never had a problem wearing nanchatte out. I've gotten straight up compliments when I wore a black seifuku. Sometimes I get asked if I'm wearing a uniform, but overall I get fewer reactions than I do in lolita. I do however get dirty looks when I have my daughter with me. I'm guessing they think I'm a teen mom which is hilarious and also incredibly sad kek.

You can take it further from school uniform territory and more into preppy category by switching from socks to tights, going for a fitted blazer, vest or cardi, and if you like to take influences from twee or otome, mixing in unusual colours and patterns. As for the bright coloured seifuku, going for casual and pairing it with a hoodie and running shoes is a safe bet. Go for muted accessories if you don't feel like going full weeb.

>>9882990
Where can I buy cute blazers like this?

Does anyone have any recs for really comfortable black Maryjane style shoes with a low/flat heel? I blew through mine after 3 years and they don't make them anymore, and the brand moved on to other styles. Price is not a factor because I have bad arches so I need good support.

Please help me, I am desperate. The last pair I bought broke within a year and they were supposed to be decent quality.

Hello gulls! I'm new to the style,and even though I've worn several(exactly 3) different uniforms across my school years, I still have some questions.
Are skirts with the top of the pleats stitched ok? Because these are easier to find.
I know the brands arCONOMi, Cecile,Olive des Olives,East Boy,Candy Sugar, and French Toast(from the USA),plus some stores here in my country where I can get uniform stuff. Any other brands or taobao/AliExpress shops that would be good to check out?
Any inspo blogs/Tumblr/twitter/etc? I found an old Tumblr but it seems to be inactive and the last posts were football related?
I really like nanchatte and would like to use it as everyday wear because it's easy to mix and match!

>>9887036
Oh and I forgot how do skirt belts work?

>>9882770
When it comes to these questions I always refer to whatever I see in promotional pictures of nanchatte brands.

> Should people particapating in nanchate go for a more realistic vibe with their uniforms? Or is it okay to be costumey as long as its cute?

Even nanchatte brands vary from that point of view: Conomi has very serious vibes while LucyPop is very quirky. However, there is a general tendency to experiment with colours and palettes that would not suit real uniforms. As long as it's not a straightforward costume it's probably just a matter of style/preference.

> Should seifukus classify as being apart of nanchate or does their need to be more effort put in to a nanchate coord?

Not sure why sailor uniforms should not be considered nanchatte. It can also require quite some effort to pull them off as they can be combined with different scarfs and cardis and so on. Even if it's more common to find them in a set, I think they still classify as nanchatte.
Again, my reference are Japanese nanchatte brands and they do sell a lot of serafuku tops.

>>9887036
There are a lot of shops for seifukus listed in this spreadsheet from the Taobao thread
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1blGT09mNzgs0qCZFB3a1vwKTpkNtV-uIGaQV6z80UX0/edit#gid=1969254239

>>9882960
>men, which make up 50% of the population

>>9887261
Is ignoring obvious bait really that difficult?

Inspiration pics for summer nanchette? The weather is getting warmer which means pullovers and cardigans are becoming less practical.

>>9888584
How about this?

>>9888584

>>9882928
Did you really have to remind me? I was going to have a good day today.

>>9888584
Its harder to find without it looking a little costumey but thats probably from our anime culture [of seeing the short sleeve school uniforms the most]

>>9889352
No offense but how is this related to Seifuku?

>>9887036
One of the great things about nanchatte is that you can source it very easily. You don’t necessarily have to buy the big brands to make a nice outfit, though it does help. Have you tried thrifting or eBay? You can easily get the more generic items (shirts, knitwear, socks etc) for cheap and good quality, and go to the brands for specifically Seifuku stuff.

>>9887092
From what I see, it acts kinda like a weight to keep your skirt from blowing up too much and showing your underwear. Some girls like to roll their skirts around them to make super short skirts.

>>9890884
i hit the wrong picture

I'm planning to do a nanchatte coord with my boyfriend but I need some more inspiration for men, does anyone have any pictures of those?

Google didn't show lots of results unfortunately.

>>9894575
I've only got a few.

>>9894712

>>9894713

one for the bois

like these coats

>>9894712
those outfits looks so great especially the guy haha

>>9894956
Taobao sells couple nanchatte. It's adorable.

hugsunshine has some for couples.

>>9882991
God I know this feel anon, I'm very "curvy" (ugh) in a full hourglass way and I feel like everything I wear looks sexualized to the point where I want to cover up as much as possible. I want to wear cutesy pink dresses and schoolgirl inspired clothes but I always end up looking like I'm about to go shoot a porno to the point where I get harassed if I go out in public, like people coming up to me to talk about how sexy I look or loudly saying to their friends how big my boobs/ass are.

>>9896454
you could've just said you were fat

>>9896454
post a picture of yourself so we can rate how curvy you are and help you out.

Where can I find backpacks to go with these coords that are both cute and durable? Specifically one that can accommodate a laptop.

I've found some on Amazon and ebay that *look* nice but I don't want them to rip after a month.

>>9898252
You'll have to be a lot less vague than that about what kind of backpack you're looking for.

>>9894956
Where can I get a jacket like that style on the right?

>>9898321
Ah, sorry. Something like >>9882859 or pic related. Yes, they're two different bag styles and sizes but still along the lines of a clean and sturdy design. Can be a back pack or cross body.

>>9898925
It's called a duffel coat and I believe a couple of anons got them off of taobao last year. Check archived threads, because I don't think I have a link offhand.

Why is there so many Seifuku shops on TaoBao? It’s like the 2nd biggest style there after Lolita. Is it that big in China?

>>9899316
You can also go to the local outlet stores and get it even cheaper, especially at this time of year.

>>9899842
Probably soft sister fashion. School uniforms in general seem to be big.

Why not go to Japan and enroll for a free Nanchate? Better yet do it at multiple school for different ones.

>>9900145
>fuck im replying to bait but
you have to buy the uniforms when you enter a school that requires them, they don't just give you them for free...

>>9900166
I'm sure you can just sign up for fafsa or a waver to get them for free.

">fuck im replying to bait but"
(:

>>9900145
I don’t think you understand how the school system works in Japan.

Also, there are stores that sell secondhand and vintage uniforms over there, though from what I remember they’re very picky about who they sell to.

>>9900208
picky how? like they won't sell to foreigners picky or only to someone that would use it for school picky? that doesn't sound very smart of them if they're trying to make money.

>>9900208
not to mention they're expensive
also the schools don't want just anyone picking up their uniforms and pretending they go to that particular school, it's bad for their reputation

>>9900182
>fafsa
>in japan

>>9900212
Picky in the sense that they don’t want a used panty situation going on with uniforms from actual schools.

>>9900261
Opps I meant fajsa.

>>9900288
Oh okay I can see why they would be picky now.

>>9900334
Yup. Even though it's mostly cheap families and alumni buying them, they still have to be careful. No school wants to see their uniforms all lewded up in some AV, and no shop wants to be responsible for letting that happen.

So is the discord dead or is nobody talking because of that creepy suit guy from /soc/?

>>9903936
>creepy suit guy
Deets?

>>9903936
God he’s so annoying. I kinda left because of him. He’s not creepy to me but just annoying.

>>9903954
He is just always there, will always comment on every picture or construct crit even without asking, which is whatever imo but the fact he doesn’t even wear nanchatte and is just...there among all us girls is irritating.

>>9904334
If he doesn't wear nanchatte then whoever owns the group should just boot him.

>>9904334
Not to mention that he tries to "revive the server" by posting pictures of himself.

>>9903936
giveme giveme discord link (:

https://discord.gg/HVE53f

>>9904014
>>9904334
>>9905036
Is...is he gone? I got notification of >>9904334 being posted there but it disappeared as well as his name in the offline list.

>>9899029
What are these types of backpacks called? Not quite randoseru...

>>9905141
Someone came in spamming that and he left

>>9905142
They're knapsacks or rucksacks, I believe.

>>9905174
Wew freedom. What a strange guy.

>>9903936
How do you know he was from /soc/? I thought he was a girl at first because he said he got a taobao order in and posted a pic of a faceless girl in nanchatte, then he said he’s just a guy who likes the fashion and posted pics of himself in obvious cocktail-ish attire and I was like uh...

>>9905519
Did he lie about his Taobao order then or is he just buying this shit to masturbate over?

>>9905522
No clue. He was kinda knowledgeable so it’s weird. At the time his picture wasn’t his face so it wasn’t obvious he wasn’t the one in the pic. But now that I look, the background matches his self posts. Is it his girlfriend? He never mentioned having a girlfriend into nanchatte. Kind creepy indeed.

>>9905525
This is shaping up to be some kind of Yumi King situation. How bizarre.

>>9905519
I googled his discord tag when he started getting a bit sketch and found his /soc/ posts.

Got asked to take some photos of my Hug Sunshine stuff for people curious elsewhere and thought I'd share here. Sorry it's a bit long but it includes a comparison for Hug Sunshine vs Bodyline as well.


First up is a Hug Sunshine cardigan I got. It's pretty decent for spring/fall wear and soft fabric.
Cost $11.50 and came with a free bow.

Next is Hug Sunshine's "clearance" shirts. Both of these were around $2.50 each and also came with free ribbons (I had over a dozen of these at one point, they give ribbons away with everything).

They have some stray threads (especially around the button holes) and wrinkle quite easily without ironing (see the one on the right) but they're very nice for literally being under $3.

Okay this is the comparison part. The two black skirts are Hug Sunshine and the grey one is Bodyline.

Hug Sunshine skirts: around $5.50 each but you can buy literally an entire outfit (vest + shirt + skirt + tie) for around $20 as well.

Bodyline skirt: around $20 right now and a full outfit (vest + shirt + skirt + tie) for around $30

From the outside they virtually look the same aside from the adjustable waistband clasp that Bodyline's skirt has and the visible zipper that Hug Sunshine has.

This is where you can see the major difference. Hug Sunshine has a visible zipper on the inside while Bodyline's is still hidden. Bodyline also has a hidden pocket but from my experience it's a bit difficult to find in the folds of the ski

And this is the thickness between the two. The angle is a bit off so just use the section underneath my finger for accurate comparison. There's really no difference between them in fabric feel, heaviness, and visible thickness.

Personally, if you want the waistband and pocket then Bodyline is a better deal but I'm not 100% sure all of their skirts have them. If you're not picky those sorts of things and want to save money, Hug Sunshine is the better deal and you get free ribbon ties (or whatever they have in stock) out of the deal.

I used to wear nanchatte fairly regularly but recently cut my hair to about right girl's length and now I feel like it suits me less

anyone have any short hair inspo?

>>9905803
That feel my friend. I'm actually going to stock up on some boys nanchatte instead.

this has probably been asked a billion times but im finally getting into nanchatte from gyrau and my burning question is WHERE DO I GET LOOSE SOCKS? need

>>9905813
They're pretty common on eBay and on Taobao they're called 大象袜子 (elephant socks).

It's been a year since I wore nanchatte to Disney and I'm dying to go to Tokyo Disney in a fully nanchatte outfit. Greatest dream has to be to go with a group of other nanchatte for an outing.

What's your nanchatte dreams, gulls? Going to drop my inspo pics as well.

And best for last.

>>9905865
>that treasure trial
Hot desu

>>9905754
>>9905756
>>9905764
>9905764
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>>9905768
>>9905773
thank you based anon

>>9905754
where would one get hug sunshine stuff?

>>9906059
https://hugsunshin.taobao.com/

If you have any questions I'd be happy to try and help since I use Taobao a lot and have purchased from Hug Sunshine a bit.

>>9906180

Which shopping service do you use?

>>9906188
This is just me but I use Yoybuy simply because they pay me commission to promote them on a blog I run.
It's kept me out of the loop for other shopping services for over a year now but if you pop by the Taobao general there should be quite a few posts made recently about orders through other shopping services.

Wish I could help more with that but yeah, I don't really use anyone else now since Yoybuy gives me credit with them and I try not to endorse them outside of that blog, not because they're not good but because I don't want to use my own experiences as testimonial since there's affiliation involved and I don't know if that means I get treated differently or not compared to other customers despite using them for ages before I was affiliated.

>>9899962
>>9899842
I remember finding an entire Chinese blog dedicated to nanchatte with a lot of info on super specific stuff that almost never comes up here,such as discussion on the exact length a skirt should be, listing the uniforms for many schools per prefecture in Japan...etc. I can drop the link if anyone wants it,but it hasn't updated in a long while.

>>9906215
Please do

>>9882859
her outfits are so freaking cute i'm jelly

Should I buy nanchatte from aliexpress or taobao? What do you think?

>>9906292
To me AliExpress seems more questionable in what you'd get quality wise. At least on Taobao they leave a lot of item reviews with photos to compare quality since on Ali it doesn't seem like there are many reviews to go off of.

>>9906221
https://site.douban.com/111657/
The tutorials/articles/etc are in the JK Academy tab, but there's coord ideas and other stuff too. Even if I don't understand what the blog says(just google translate) it was very useful and inspiring for me! Hope all gulls enjoy it too

Seeing mostly repasted stuff from our ancient threads, gonna do a small conomi dump

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>>9906466
where 2 cop this skirt??

>>9906491
Going to take a wild guess and say Conomi.

>>9906537
right...

>>9905828
>tfw no cute nanchatte friends to go to Disneyland with and have a good time

>>9907006
It's truly suffering my friend. People thought I was Disneybounding Ariel for some reason.

I really want to go back and splurge for the photo pass just so I don't have to take selfies because you know, no nanchatte friends to DW with. I even got a cute popcorn bucket and ears from Tokyo Disney to wear.

Anyone get pieces from normie stores? Not full uniforms but like, accessories and shoes, maybe vests?

>>9905142
>randoseru
Is there a search term for a larger bag? I love the style and durability but all the ones I've seen (for primary school students) aren't big enough for my laptop.

>>9905090
The link is dead can someone snag a new one!?

>>9908129
https://discord.gg/MjsHTa

Im trying to save up money so that I can buy nanchatte after I go to college (its across the country & i dont want to travel with a lot of stuff.)
I want to get a mix of jp brand (Like Conomi) and non-brand...

Does $400 sound like too much or not enough for at least 3+ full outfits? That means the skirts, tops, sweaters / jackets, socks, shoes, 1 coat, etcetc.
I can already get blazers really cheap from the thrift store so Im not going to calculate that in but.. im trying to see if I should save more or less?

Im probably not going to buy brand name socks so.. i might be fine there.

>>9908211
Conomi cardigans are 60 and I think their skirts are 90, shirts maybe 40 and ribbons 15? IIRC shoes are 90 too but I don’t know why you wouldn’t just get some Weejuns or similar for 60 and under on sale at that point. 400 is too little for 3+ outfits if you want more than one full Conomi one at least.

>>9908211
I think you could make it work, but you'd have to thrift or buy outerwear for cheap. If you got everything non-brand except for a small selection of items from brands that you really want, that could work.

>>9908030
I think a randoseru big enough for a 15" laptop would look weird since it's a "rigid" bag.
On the topic of bags,can a Candy Sugar leather bag hold a 13" laptop?Are they real leather? Are the "candy sweet" bags from AliExpress any good?

>>9882859
This pic is all over AliExpress. Can anyone link her social media pls?

Hope this is the right place to ask, what type of shoes go well with nanchatte seifuku?

>>9908763
Imo / what ive heard:
Oxfords, dress shoes, non-fluffy loafers slip on shoes... brogues, mary janes.. businessy type shoes with a low heel..

Stuff like the old ladies at church would wear.

avoid sharp point style shoes.. !!!

Try for dark colors like black and really dark browns

Some wear sneakers for a sportier look. I would say to only do that with "sporty coords" like ones with track jackets cause otherwise it looks a bit lazy.

>>9908781
is it heresy to say that converse look cute with nanchatte

>>9908358
Im definitely going to have to go thrift shopping. The only thing I really want in brand are skirts.
Im tempted to make skirts myself because its so much cheaper.. but I do want to feel more authentic by having at least 1 brand skirt.

Im perfectly fine when it comes to outerwear.. The only thing I really struggle with finding is the tops. Esp because i current have a huge chest & short arms.

Im probably only going to spend a lot on the shoes, at least 1 top & 1 skirt.. otherwise i should easily be able to spend under the amount I plan to save.

>>9908790
>spend a lot on shoes
a lot of US penny loafers or other styles that can be used for nanchatte can be found sometimes in really nice condition at your local thrift store

>>9908786
I havent seen much, if any, conversation about it..

Im honestly surprised no one's talked about the folks wearing crocs...

>>9908792
I must not go to good thrift stores its honestly rare to see those type of shoes look good in a store (or to have my actual size)

>>9908805
Crocs are pretty common in Japan rn. The colours and accessories they have are cuter than the ones we have here though.

When I wear a cardigan,I just roll my skirt up and hide it with the cardi. Now that is too hot for a cardi,how do you shorten your skirts?

>>9908781
Kind of off topic but holy shit I am so tired of every otherwise cute pump or heel being pointed toe in the US. Why do other women like that shit? It’s so ugly.

>>9908786
Converse actually do look good with nanchatte.

>>9908781
Thanks for the insight, I'll check out some stores locally and try match them with my coord.

>>9908918
I agree. Why are they so insistent on wearing elf shoes?
>>9908923
I like non-loafer coords a lot. It adds variety and they are comfy. I think I'm going to buy a pair of Adidas New York,or maybe New Balance sneakers.

>>9908812
I found a really cute pair of light blue Crocs clogs at my local Marshall's. Lo and behold the tags were all in Japanese (as opposed to the standard few lines in all languages). Idk if the store acquired stock from Japan or what but I still copped them.

Never knew they were being worn with nanchatte though. Crocs has some flats that are really nice and comfortable but the clogs would probably look out of place.

All discord links expired can someone post one?

Also what’s a good mid point between nanchette and normie?

>>9911635
Tommy Hilfiger preppy collections.Some Ralph Lauren too,probably.

https://discord.gg/T7zD9U

Just wanted to chime in and say I have thunder thighs too. I'm really slender and petite everywhere else and have no boobs, but my thighs are just so big that I feel like pic related when I wear anything that doesn't cover them. I've even got stretch marks on them. I don't really feel like they sexy-up cute clothes (no boobs helps that a lot) but it does make it look like I'm trying to dress up younger than I really am or something. It takes away a lot of the cuteness and feels awkward. It really sucks.

>>9908812
Western Crocs do come in a few cute styles, but it's slim pickings. I actually think Crocs can be really cute! They have that chunky roundness to them that works well for cute looks. It depends on the style and color. I have a candy blue pair that I get compliments on all the time, which I never would have dreamed of since everyone goes on about how ugly they are. It sucks that we don't get as many cute ones as what Japan has though.

Speaking of getting stuff from normie-brands, I got this skirt from H&M a little while ago on sale. The length and pattern is perfect for nanchatte, if you ask me, the only downside is that all the pleats stand out from the waistband, making it look like I have a pudgy stomach and weird love-handles. Im planning on styling it with an oversized cardigan or vest tho, so hopefully that will fix the problem

>>9912512
Coming from someone with very prominent hip bones that is apparent in skirts, you look fine. It's still a smooth silhouette, a little flare there isn't unusual at all.

>>9908918
Because it's all we have. But yeah, I agree, I hate them and want round toed shoes to be a mainstay, not a gd seasonal trend

>>9916970
This is hilarious

>>9917018
Why?

>>9917034
gotta go

Would any gull go so far into this fashion that they would buy the Conomi bicycle?

>>9917887
It's ugly as sin though. You'd think they'd at least make a cute one.

As a beginner to nanchatte can I have some reccomendations for decent quality taobao sellers? Or anywhere else accessible for someone just trying out/starting a small wardrobe to see if i'm comfortable with the style before i fully commit. (So nothing too pricey/actual jp uniform stores etc.)

>>9917914
See >>9906180
>>9905754

>>9917887
This looks like it's going to be expensive af. I'm better off buying a basic bike from decathlon or something like that. I do like bikes like these that have a basket and no metal bar(?) Going straight between the wheels

>>9882770
thoughts on uniqlo? there's one near me that i've never visited but for the cost, I worry it might be sort of cheap..

>>9917887
LOL Eastboy put out bicycles every season also along with their newest uniform collection. This is fairly common with common Seifuku labels Let me find it so I can compare.

>>9918094
Uniqlo has stuff for nanchatte?

>>9918622
Lots of students go there for sweaters and shirts. It's fast fashion, but it's better quality and more versatile than F21.

>>9917887
Hell no lol
Id rather buy the super expensive rilakkuma bike and have it shipped to the US. Im sure it would even be a bit cheaper than buying from them.
Its better to buy a bike from the states with the same color scheme.

>>9882956
Men addicted to porn is the real problem of this world.

>>9883034
I have this same issue, and big boobs too so it makes my buttons up look like they're about to pop and it sucks

>>9886121
Dr martens

>>9896454
SAME

I am new to this fashion and i would love to know where to start out, something casual? Like some main starting items to have and websites or preferably cheaper range?
Sorry for the dumb question!

>>9922108
Cheapest you'll find is on Taobao since Bodyline hiked their prices.

I wonder if my boy would feel uncomfortable if I started wearing school uniforms and such. I am thinking about adding some in my wardrobe.

Thoughts?

>>9923014
Why are you asking a bunch of anons what your bf is going to think about it, instead of asking your bf what he thinks?

>>9923025
what! how dare you binch!

Some inspo coords with hoodies? Or tracksuit jackets? I've been eyeing the puma x hello kitty one for a while

>>9908206
: (

>>9917171
Fastt

Anyone wearing nanchatte to AX? I'm wearing it for a couple days.

>>9929806
People are going to think you’re cosplaying and that’s going to knock out sub culture a few gens back. Like cmonSista guys are already fetishizing our fashion do we really want people to group us in with cosplayers too? As a member of the nanchate la chatte of America I implore you to reconsider.

>>9929926
Soup, piss off. You don't even know what nanchatte is or how it got started.

>>9929806
Wearing nanchatte to con is fine. It's probably one of the few places you can go where you don't get looks for it.

>>9930160
Wearing school girl clothes typically from Japan at Disneyland ez clap. And I started the first nanchatte thread way back when fyi.

>>9929806
Go for it! I would be if I didn't have a video game cosplay lined up, nanchatte is always an easy thing for when I don't know what to wear to a con.

>>9930347
Don’t you encourage her anon. Do you want to see this community die?! That’s it you’re getting banned from the discord

>>9930342
That's not how it started at all. Those are actual school girls going to Tokyo Disney for the most part.

But whatever. Just everyone ignore and report the obnoxious namefag.

What do you guys think about loose socks in nanchatte? Is it stylish or just plain outdated?

>>9930715
I think they can be stylish, but imo if you want to wear them you have to go full kogal, otherwhise it just looks odd and out of place

>>9930409
But if it’s not at Disneyland it’s not nanchatte. Wearing it anywhere else is just cosplay

Does anyone have inspo with pastel/light coloured skirts? I found two tennis skirts with surprisingly good material and longish length but one of them is white with a black stripe and the other is muted pastel pink with a white stripe. It’s my first foray into nanchatte!

>>9931883
H&m? Most girls are wearing them for fairy kei atm

>>9931883

>>9931914

>>9931916

>>9931913
>>9931883
I saw skirts that match with anon's description the other day at h&m,so they probably got them there

>>9931913
Yeah, but I’d like to try them with nanchatte instead of fairy kei. Unless they’re unsuitable?

Well I came to collect somebody things after getting kicked out and my dad found my old school uniform. Going to try and work with it.

>>9911814
Are you me? I’m literally a size 4-6 on top and 12-14 on the bottom and all these skirts will ride up on me and the shirts won’t nip in at the waist enough to show that I’m not just huge all over if legs are all you see. Plus small tits doesn’t help with balancing things out but at least shirt buttons won’t gape as much.

>>9908918
THANK YOU

>>9931976
I think they're suitable, but you may need to tone it down with darker items so it doesn't go too far into fairy-kei territory. Maybe coordinate the neckwear with the skirt, but otherwise keeping it dark.

I'm really interested in getting into this fashion as I already have some outfit that look uinformy and a decent skirt collection
I don't know any Chinese is there any getting out of using taobao?

>>9936241
???

Use Google translate. Plenty of nanchatte seifuku stores listed on the Taobao spreadsheet. Go to the Taobao thread.

>>9932218
this is me, too...

>>9936241
Go to your local shops then? Or buy from Japanese shops?

>>9933251
>>9931976
>>9931883
Look into the brand lucypop! They have more brightly coloured pieces.iirc they did a lookbook with kawaii pateen.

Weird question,but what kind of bras do you wear with nanchatte? Do you wear undershirts? When I used to wear an actual uniform(the top was a white polo),I could only wear skin/light coloured bras since everything else showed through. Any shirt brands that aren't as see through?

>>9940823
I wear undershirts and paler colored bras with mine. I get the really breathable spandex ones for spring/summer so I don't sweat as bad.

>>9908781
I think sneakers give a casual and relaxed feeling to an outfit
And it's nice

>>9941258
I assume it's more common in korean style

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xdml3U05Uc

>snag a cool plaid pleated skirt while thrifting
>turns out it's the abandoned uniform of someone who went to a very popular catholic school in my area
>skirt is really distinctive and i've worn it a bunch of times
>want to die now

h....has anybody else ever encountered this

>>9941389
okay, and you give a fuck, why? if you like it wear it.

>>9941389
wait like, you know who wore it...?
if not it’s p normal lol

hey gulls
Male here, bara build.
I am looking for seifuku for males. does anyone have advice were I can find one?
Want to use it as casual jacket.

>>9941419
Bodyline.

>>9883567
This is SO nice. I'll have to save it, thanks anon.
As for your request, try:
https://mingmenkaqi.tmall.com
https://shop70680871.taobao.com
https://kuangkd.taobao.com

Hey gulls! I used to have a pretty big collection of pics of Taishō and Shōwa era school uniforms and schoolgirls. I lost it a week ago after having to fix my laptop. If any of you could help me rebuild the folder, it would be great!

Small IG dump! Also,any backpack recs? I need one that can hold a 13" laptop. The classic Japanese high school bags are so cute,but even if I use the crossbody straps instead of the handheld ones,my back hurts from the uneven weight,and using it as a backpack feels...weird?

>>9945825

>>9945827

>>9945830

>>9945825
Since you want it to hold a laptop you'd probably need to look specifically into laptop bags and just hope for cute ones. I know if you search 'cute laptop backpack' on eBay some stuff actually is pretty cute.

If you're looking for something more 'school uniform' looking, I found this.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/AM-Landen-Super-Cute-Canvas-14-Laptop-Backpack-School-Bag-White/321799768847

>>9945831

>>9945834

>>9945836

>>9945840

>>9945832
It does look cute! I was thinking about a 13" Kånken. How out of place would it look with nanchatte? I haven't seen it used in a coord,but since people are using "regular" backpacks (think eastpack ones),I guess it wouldn't be much of a faux pas?

>>9945938
Kankens are pretty popular so I don't think it would look odd at all.

>>9946004
>>9945938
>>9945832
>>9945825
And what about the north face ones? Not as cute,but very practical. Kinda gives it a sporty feel? Above all,this is school fashion, for girls that want to be cute + practical,so I guess that not everything has to 100% match(apart from your clothes. Because I don't know about you but I didn't match stuff like my backpack and my umbrella and shit to my outfits back in school)

>>9946875
Personally speaking, not everything seifuku has to be super-coordinated or perfect, just as long as it fits the aesthetic I want to achieve. It's ok if it looks a little off; it's more realistic that way.

A huge part of nanchatte for myself is customization and adding personal touches on fairly plain pieces, and North Face isn't really heavy on graphics. It's a blank canvas more than anything.

>>9945938
>>9946875
I am pretty sure I have already seen both in nanchatte coords. I think they go well with it and so do sneakers; I'd just stay away from the sporty stuff that looks more professional like actually made for hiking or sports.

>>9940823
I wear a white tee under all my button ups, but apparently a true red bra doesn't show through white (never tried it though

Any brands that carry box pleated skirts? They feel a bit more mature than regular knife pleats.
Also,are "patterned" knits a thing in nanchatte? Like,those vests and cardigans that have braid like patterns going down the torso.

>>9957015
You’re thinking of cable knit and it is a thing, but it’s usually associated with colder weather.

I got this book in a suprise box from Japan and noticed it's full of nanchatte stuff related to Disney. If anyone wants scans/pics just let me know.

>>9957615

>>9957615
I'd love some pics/scans if you can anon!
Disney nanchatte is my fave

Are there any Nanchatte brands that crossover with goth/punk style (preferably male)? I'm into punky J-Fash as it is and dig around routinely on second hand sites but I'm not too familiar with Nanchatte brands outside aRCONOMi, so I'd be interested to know if there's some brand I've never heard of serving those styles.

>>9957615
yes scans or more pics please!!

>>9957915
Unfortunately most of the brands out there aren’t doing any goth/punk looks at the moment, much les anything specifically for men. It’s usually preppy, idol, or gal looks.

>>9957615
Yes please

>>9958417
Ah that's a shame, thanks for the info though. Do you have a list of Nanchatte brands? I'll see if I can accessorize or find some creative way around it.

>>9957615
Please do! But not on this thread,it's going to sage soon. I'm collecting pics for a dump when this thread is over and the next one is created.

>>9958587
>>9958698
Sorry for the late reply but I'll take some pics and save them for the next one then!

>>9958606
A long while back we had a spreadsheet with all the different brands and stores specializing in nanchatte. I have no idea how up to date it is but it's worth checking out:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vF7whl-Nfo59y-fLUM_PZwsqvYprAlVNUPIlHXzaxOI/edit#gid=0

Does anyone know where I can find a black seifuku? I'm hoping for something better quality than bodyline... I was actually just going to give in and buy one from bodyline a few days ago during their sale, but they weren't accepting paypal. sigh

>>9959760

New one!

>>9957015
I do not think box pleated skirts are much of a thing in nanchatte and I have never seen any Japanese brand carrying them.

>>9883031
Is that a man?

>>9961747
Oh? looks fine to me.

>>9896464
>>9891119
>>9882915
>>9882912
>>9945825

>>9957015
Idk about brands, but I got a box pleat skirt from the thrift store. Might take some looking around even within nanchatte brands or taobao.