/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

How long does Lief usually take to reply to email orders? I emailed them 5 days ago but they haven't replied, so I'm wondering if my email got lost or something

does anyone know if theres a difference between pleasers dolly-50 and demonia dolly-50? are they just the same exact shoes with their different brands names slapped on?

Anyone know if sockdreams get their stock from taobao? Or is it all original?

>>9974173
Demonia is the goth/alternative line under the Pleaser. They should be the same shoe.

>>9974230
They seem to be more like Leg Avenue resellers in my experience. I've bought a couple of socks from Tabbisocks through them too. Their original designs can be found under the "House Brands" menu on their website.

>>9974230
Some of it is from Leg Avenue. They do resell socks from a variety of brands including Sockpuss. I'm sure they sell Taobao too. However, some stuff is their own in-house brand, and their personal brand is really high quality.

Why are a lot of the jfashion threads dead/gone? Larme, casual cute/girly, kimono, menhera etc. and the hair, skincare and make-up threads merged into 1.

>>9974415
Not enough interest to keep them going on their own, unfortunately. If people don't post, threads die. Having active merged threads is better than nothing at all imo.

>>9974415
I think Discord and Amino have taken a lot of the discussion off 4chan.

please help identify this OP she always wears, I love it so much

>>9974561
>lolibrary.org
>type metamorphose velour in the search bar
>???
>profit

>>9974418
But there was enough interest for them before so what changed? Did all those people just collectively leave?

>>9974507
Afaik there is no discord for kimono, the Larme discord is dead, and in the lolita discords only few people are active. People also don't dump coord inspiration there like they did on cgl.

>>9973790
I've only ever ordered from them once, but they replied within 24 hours. It could also just be that they're slower sometimes?

Now that Larme Kei is dead what is the next thing?

>>9974771s
Why does it matter?

What are these measurements? I'm not 100% sure on what order they would be listed in and don't want to make a mistake ordering something that wouldn't fit...

>>9974835
118cm bust, 76cm waist, 94cm lenght, 56cm skirt lenght

>>9974835
Do you not know how to use Google translate?

Does anyone have experience with wearing brand tights and being tall? I'm 5'6" and worried they won't fit me

>>9974926
I only ever had brand socks for my 178cm/5'11 ass. I've noticed that some socks are in cotton, and those always end up below my knee, but the synthetic socks are very elsatic and end up at a proper lenght for me. I think the tights are likely to be the same material (like my taobao tights), so you'll be okay.

>>9974771
It's only dead on cgl..

>>9974961
Thanks for the help, anon

>>9974592
I didn’t realize it was Meta, thanks

I'm in the process of making a break-action shotgun prop, but I can't figure out how to create a locking mechanism. I've heard magnets work. What are other options?

>>9975084
wrong thread

>>9975084
You'll probably get better responses in the cosplay help thread >>9960780

What kind of petticoat do you wear with a dress with a pleated skirt? The promo picture i think has a cupcake shaped one, but it's not super poofy.

>>9974926
Digital printed tights might fit if you're thin but probably will look pretty stretched. Normal tights with screen print should be fine.

>>9975152
I typically wear them with an A-line petticoat but posting a pic of the skirt in question will help.

>>9975159
It's this one!

>>9975159

>>9975174
>>9975175
Oh! Those are box pleats, they work best with cupcake petticoats afaik.

>>9975180
Thank you!!

>>9974561
Who is this shoop monstrosity?

What's a trustworthy store to get wigs from on amazon?

I know this question must've been asked a hundred times before, but: any recommendations for a good bell shaped petti?
(I don't care if brand or off-brand as long as it makes a pretty shape.)

>>9975660
And Romeo

>>9974561
I would pay $$ to hear a lolita-themed Photoshop parody re-write of Salt n Peppa's "Shoop."

Now for my stupid question: How in the hell is Holy Lantern so popular? Why does it come in, like, 8 friggin colors? Imo it's one of the most over-worn, ugly prints in the fashion, and even Lief has released their own flocked print (Which I suppose is their answer to HL). Why? Just.... why?

>>9975660
Wunderwelt, especially if you want a lot of volume.

How can I buy things off of Mercari? Do I need a shopping service?

>>9975677
Personally, I think it’s because it can work in other fashions like punk or goth, I enjoy HL, I have the OP in black and it gives me nun vibes. But I understand why people are so sick of it.

>>9975740
Yes you need a shopping service, and some shopping services won’t but from mecari so read on their website what places they’ll buy from

>>9975677
I get the hype and I get the hate. I only got into lolita recently so I distinctly remember everything about my initial impression of holy lantern - the print is just so perfect. Understated but spaced out well, edgy enough for alternative fashion lovers but kept its kitschy lolita vibe. There's a cut for everyone. Now, there's a color for everyone. If the dress existed in a vaccuum and everyone and their little sister didn't have it then you might have had a better opinion of it.

how are you actually supposed to wear berets and bonnets? for bonnet's i've been crossing the ties behind my head and tying them under my chin, I had to move the ties too because they were in a dumb place and I didn't want to sew in hair snaps
for berets i've been sort of shoving them on my head and drooping down one side (sorry for retarded description) like they do in military uniforms but i'm nor really sure I'm doing either right or in the best way...

>>9975852
>for bonnet's i've been crossing the ties behind my head and tying them under my chin, I had to move the ties too because they were in a dumb place
Try straight under chin without crossing them behind your neck, coukd help.

Also I usually fold the bottom of cheap eBay berets to avoid the chef's hat look and then put them in my head. It takes only few pins to get them stay on in wind etc.

so I'm a little on the taller side and in-particular I have problems with sleeve lengths even in western clothing
for lolita blouses I'm scared the sleeves being too short, is there any brands that people recommend for them generally being on the longer side? (or brands to stay away from) thanks.

>>9975901
Moitie and VM's long sleeves are longer than other brands', at least from what I've seen. They're about 65cm or so, unlike many other brands that offer 59-62cm long sleeves. Depending on the sleeve length and the details at the end of said sleeve (or lack thereof), you can also wear wrist cuffs to make the sleeves look longer. I do this with some of my long sleeved pieces and I'm not even tall.

How can I wear regular wristwatches with lolita or how can I use a watch at all? I can't go outside if I'm not wearing one in any shape or form, been using pocket watches but I still miss my wristwatch.

>>9975901
Get good pairs of large brand wristcuffs in different colors and use them to extend sleeves? Metamorphose makes ones that are purposefully to extend princess sleeves for example

>>9975928
Baby has released watches in the past that are pretty cute (the left one is easier to find that the right); you can also use these designs as inspiration as to what designs would work with lolita and look for a similar watch elsewhere, assuming these appeal to you. If you can't find one that perfectly works with lolita and your taste, at the very least you can hide whichever one you do have under wrist cuffs or long sleeves so it doesn't bring down your coord, and you can "uncover" it when you need to look at the time.

any suggestions for brands to look at for shoes to wear with light colored classic lolita? i feel like a lot of classic lolitas default to classic brown shoes when wearing light florals and it looks terrible. but i'm also struggling with where to search for a better option.

>>9975689
And Romeo petticoats have more volume than wunderwelt but they're more expensive

>>9975788
Nayrt
I've always disliked holy lantern, even before I knew how popular it was, and I'm a gothic lolita that secretly likes AP

>>9975852
Did you never look at the coords of other lolitas or at least watched pride and prejudice or something?

>>9976489
And Romeo has a big sale until the end of August

I have some questions about oldschool!
1. Is it ok to wear oldschool without a wig? most of the pictures I've seen they just have nicely styled natural hair unless they're wearing the ringlet wig.
2. Are there slightly different rules for oldschool that allow visible bloomers and wearing opaque black tights because they did it back then? how much should old images be referenced?

>>9976798
1. Yes! It’s a matter of preference, but I personally find that appropriately styled clean hair will look a million times better than a (most likely too modern or artificial looking) wig with old school. There are tons of hairstyle ideas in old issues of GLB, that’s where I found inspiration for when I had short hair and wanted to avoid wigs.
2. Same here, depends on how “experimental” you want to go with your styling. If you’re just getting into old school, I suggest sticking to basic rules of the fashion while referencing older brand ads or more conventional looking street snaps. After a while you should naturally develop your style and get a feel for what’s right. I’d say visible bloomers and plain tights are as much of a widely accepted norm as a rectangle headdress.
Sorry for such vague answers, I hope this was at least a little helpful.

>>9976798
>Is it ok to wear oldschool without a wig?
Not only is it okay, imo it's highly encouraged. Honestly this is a no-brainer, you said yourself that most pics you've seen had natural hair.
>Are there slightly different rules for oldschool
Not really, unless you count the petticoat "rule" because some old school pieces aren't meant to accommodate a lot of volume (if any at all), so petticoats are sometimes smaller than what you typically see today, if they're worn at all. Also, technically you can have peeking bloomers in modern lolita too, it's not an exclusively old school thing, you just need to know how to make it look good to do it. Also who said that there's a rule against wearing black tights in modern lolita? You seem a bit confused.
>how much should old images be referenced?
There's no set rule of thumb here - If you want to imitate the "authentic" old school aesthetic then you should at the very least look at old school street snaps and photoshoots to get a better idea of the era and its different looks and trends. I think it's okay to use them as inspiration and reference as well, if you feel that you need it or if it works better for you, but it's not necessarily a requirement.

>>9976798
It's always okay to wear lolita without a wig unless you're bald or something

What happened to Dream Cathedral’s Etsy store? I can’t seem to find it.

Are there examples of western lolitas doing this and not looking like a mess? Full coord+ non-lolita shoes. Iirc princess fancypants had some coords with Doc martens and some Fenty puma shoes. I think the difference is on the rest of the coord looking polished. Discuss?

>>9976817
I don't recall seeing western lolitas doing the same and looking good (docs don't really count imo), but to be fair this doesn't look good either, and the normies shitting themselves on twitter over this make it look even worse.

>>9976817
Don't let your yellow fever blind you.

>>9975152
I've worn either. A low to medium poof aline or a medium to higher poof cupcake both look nice. It's cute when the pleats puff up a bit near the top but it's nice when the bottom flares out slightly due to an a-line petti as well.

>>9975901
Strangely enough, I found older AP to have really long sleeves because they though it was cute to have overly large sleeves (it is though, I wish they'd do it again). Check the sleeve length. I found an older blouse at closetchild that had really long sleeves and the vanilla Chan OP does as well.

>>9976817
Anon that doesn't look good. Yes, it can be done, but it still has to look good. But some people care more about looking edgy.

>>9976817
This is not a good coord

>>9976817
I'm more bothered by her bag hanging so low

>>9976798
Opaque black tights weren't worn and they made fun of people who wore white tights instead of OTKs and UTKs. Fishnets I've seen, but other than that oldschool was all about basic lace top socks or occasionally plain socks

>>9976817
Just because this ita was featured on that site doesn't mean it looks good. I mean use your own judgement for fucks sake. Those shoes just don't belong in that outfit at all and her bangs are pretty gross.

Just because she's fucking Asian doesn't make this a good coord or not ita.

I love TokyoFashion too but they have featured itas before in their street snaps.

>>9975928
Look for a dress watch or one with a reasonably small/decorative face. You can also get watches on bracelet chains which will work better than your average plain leather strap.

A general question: Would you be mad at someone who offers a price 3-6 times higher than the market value for an item you own, but don't officially sell?

>>9977115
What kind of question is this?

You mean someone wants to pay you 3-6 times the average worth of something? (In which case: why would you be angry about such an offer unless it's one of your unsalable dream items?)

Where can I get actually nice looking coats? Lolita coats are made smaller than the dresses which makes no sense, because it doesn't accommodate layers. Normie coats are ugly af.

Can anyone identify the brand of this dress? All I know is that it was sold at WALL at one point.

I know unnaturally colored wigs are generally frowned upon, but let's say the Hello Kitty food truck is coming... what then? Can one bend the rules for a Sanrio event and get away with it? Providing the rest of the coord is acceptable, of course.

>>9977138
Anon, there will always be people who disagree with your choices. Do what you will.

>>9977138
No one will crucify you for it. It's only frowned upon by some people, don't listen to the hivemind. There was a whole era of lolita with pastel wigs, and brands do and did it often. Just wear whatever you want as long as it looks good.

>>9977128
How fat are you/is it a bust issue? Many brand coats will accommodate a 90cm bust easily - they seem to run in the 94-98cm range which is fine with a couple of layers underneath unless you're wearing like...layers of velvet or something, or if it's cold enough that you need an actual winter jacket (in which case it's usually too cold to wear lolita and you'd probably be in snow boots, multiple thermal layers etc). If it's due to being plus size, then look for the "vintage inspired" brands - most will be better suited to classic/gothic rather than sweet, unfortunately, or you'll have to do modifications such as adding fur/bows yourself.

>>9977134
Took some digging but it was DARIO SS2014 collection, sold in Wall, laforet.
It's on fril https://item.fril.jp/b4bb4815706231fb2387c34999ddf120
And it costs the modest sum of 300 dollars.

>>9977138
>>9977157
It's more wearing a pastel wig that doesn't match the coord that most people have a problem with. As long as it goes with what you're wearing it's fine, just don't shoehorn it into an outfit that doesn't match.

>>9977181
I'm a bit plus size but I wear a lot of brand just fine. I just dont get why the dresses are frequently over 90cm bust when the coats aren't?

>>9976801
>You seem a bit confused
I just remember hearing things like what >>9976914 said about opaque black tights and wanted some clarification because sometimes it's hard to tell from street snaps what they're actually wearing. I've heard a lot in the past that they where considered to be lazy and cheap

>>9977186
most of the brand coats I have are about 98cm. I'm not fat, but I am tall and therefore "plus-sized" in lolita, but I don't have many issues with coats. Plus, the dresses aren't meant to be stretched to the max. shirring is a design element, as well as adding some ease of measurements, but it's not supposed to look completely stretched out. I'd say that the coats and most dresses suit the same measurements.

Bless your soul, anon.

>>9977182
Bless your soul, anon.

>>9977122
Yes, that's what I meant. I often read about gulls who got upset after someone asked them about selling something they wore or bought. So I wondered if it was more acceptable if the person would throw a silly amount of money at them.

>>9977115
It's generally considered rude to offer to buy things that aren't for sale, if this is what you mean. Sometimes girls agree to it because they've considered selling the piece anyway and offering them a good price will convince them to sell, but again, it's generally considered rude.

>>9977213
Honestly, yeah that's rather rude, annoying and kinda weird? I mean if you don't have a sales post up and someone looks at your pics and goes like " i want that" and decides to harass you to sell it, its kinda weird? Like, not all of us are wearing lolita to resell. We have collections, treasured pieces, pieces we hunted down for years.

If you really want a dress, go get it the same way, hunt all sites, post a WTB and put up a really high price, wait for someone to bite. You aren't entitled to limited pieces just because you have money up your ass, and that attitude makes me not want to sell to you even more.

It's even more annoying if you just won the auction or bought it on LM days before. Like why would I want to give it to you? I'd rather keep it forever, and make my money back working.

>>9977220
>>9977228
Alright, thank you.
I didn't mean harassing a person into selling it to me, just sending a message saying I saw their post x months/years ago and wondered if they'd be interested in selling it for a good price or saying that if they'd be ever up to sell it, I would offer a high amount or something along the lines. If they refuse, that would be completely fine. And yes, I know people aren't wearing it to resell? I have treasured pieced and things I hunted down for years too. But I thought giving it a try will hurt nobody.
I already did all of the things you mentioned (except for the high price wtb because I'm afraid it will only stir up dumb drama or will be seen as flaunting money) and wondered if just straight up asking would be an option too. For example, some people own certain pieced for years but have never worn them because they don't fit into it. I wondered if they'd be more willing to let it go if someone would offer them a very high price.
>it's even more annoying if you just won the auction or bought it on LM days before
I wouldn't do that. I'm talking about things they bought years ago.

>>9977138

I’m more worried about this line in your comment
>Can one bend the rules for a Sanrio event

Never sacrifice looking good for any kind of fandom. The minute you start justifying using cheap tacky shit instead of good quality items “because it’s a Sanrio event”, you’re an ita. The only real rule is, you have to look good. If you look like shit, then you look like shit. You could plaster “IT’S A SANRIO EVENT” on all your photos, shout it on the rooftop, make the photographers write it everytime they post, and you’d still get laughed at for looking bad if you simply look bad. Whether or not it’s a Sanrio event has no bearing on whether you look good or not.


As for wigs, itas just make a lot of lazy mistakes with them.
1. Never go cheap. Try the cosplay thread for recommendations, if necessary then learn to taobao and read reviews. Don’t just order shiny shit off Amazon/Ali.
2. Learn how to style, trim, wear and maintain your wigs. Frizzy flywaway hair and wigs falling off isn’t kawaii. Use the cosplay threads.
3. Coord extra carefully. Don’t do dumb stuff like match a minty pale dress with a bright green wig, and don’t pick a wig that blends too much into your dress. You’re 30% skintone and 70% artificial colouring by this point, it’s extra important to make sure all that colours work together.
4. Actually have a good coord. If you wear Bodyline without a petti but have a nice wig then yeah, that’s automatically ita. Get a good coord first, then get a good wig. Not the other way around.

>>9977186
It's easier to make a dress adjustable with shirring than a coat. Given that most of the larger-busted and taller girls are still outliers when it comes to lolita (because the majority of lolitas who are buying from brands are the Japanese and Chinese girls) there has never been a good financial reason for brands to make larger coats.

What are some iconic models other than Misako and Midori? Current and past.

>>9977406
Model-san and model-san's sister?

>>9977406
Camille was Excentrique’s model.

Where do I find those prudish maid outfits (I think they're called English maid's outfits) or a pattern for one? I've looked on eBay and Ali but I can't find any. I'm also fat, so that makes it a lot harder.

Pic related

>>9977415
She's not iconic

>>9977115
Not at all. I have sold things that were not for sale, just because someone offered to pay what I originally bought it for.

>>9977406
Nadia

When will lolita brands start releasing winter coats for the year? Haven't been able to find anything I like secondhand yet.

Hi there, English is not my first language, so sorry in advance for any mistakes!

I've been fond of lolita fashion for a few years now and decided to finally try it out myself
So I got a few questions about the topic and I hope you guys can help me out.

What are common rookie mistakes?

I'm very tall (like 6“0), is there anything I should pay close attention to?

How do you wash your dresses/blouses etc? A while ago I read a thread about washing brand but in the end everyone had different opinions and now I'm none the wiser

I have a fairly large bust size, so what kind of bra would you recommend? Minimizer or even a good sportsbra? Terribly afraid of boobloaf

How often to you wear lolita? Every day, only on weekends or meet ups? And also how do you muster up the courage to go outside? I'm a former cosplayer so I'm not completely unfamiliar to weird side eyes or annoying comments, but I feel like I got more shy over the years.

I know those are very stupid questions, but I'm thankful for any help!

>>9977188
Far right looks like socks to me but you do you, these coords are cute. It definitely looks better with oldschool gothic than with sweet or classic. If your coord isn't just right it's going to look super cheap though

>>9978027
>What are common rookie mistakes?
Wasting money by buying from shady places/sellers (eBay, Amazon, Aliexpress, Milanoo and their ilk); thinking that lolita is cosplay and treating it as such with an "everything goes" attitude (i.e. "it's lolita if I say it is", wearing cosplay accessories with lolita, putting together fandom coords or themed coords before having a solid grasp on the fashion, etc.); having no sense of aesthetic, fit, or color; not wearing makeup or wearing terrible makeup; not styling their hair or wigs; buying garbage costume wigs before any actual essentials in the fashion... newbie mistakes are too broad to cover in one post, honestly.
>I'm very tall (like 6“0), is there anything I should pay close attention to?
Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHMpXGg8-HI It covers pretty much everything you should know. Remember to turn on subtitles.
>How do you wash your dresses/blouses etc?
Really depends on the piece since some do need to be dry cleaned, but personally I wash all my garments in the washing machine on a gentle cycle and they turn out just fine.
>I have a fairly large bust size, so what kind of bra would you recommend?
Define "fairly large"? I'm not in favor of binding your boobs to force yourself to fit in garments that are too small for you, that's never a good look. That said, if minimizers give you enough support and make your bust look good then by all means, wear one.
>How often to you wear lolita?
Every day, sometimes indoors too if I feel like it. The only normie clothes I have are the ones I sleep in.
>how do you muster up the courage to go outside?
I prioritize my love for wearing the fashion above people's opinions of me. Otherwise, I fake my confidence. Seriously. It sounds like bullshit but it isn't, and while it CAN be difficult, whenever I pass by my reflection I get a reminder that I look cute as hell and have nothing to fear.
I hope this helps even a little bit!

>>9977430
Who

>>9978038
>having no sense of aesthetic, fit, or color
To clarify, I mean wearing garments that are unflattering in terms of color, fit or cut, and having no regard to what they look like in the mirror nor to what people around them (irl or online) might tell them, even if they do so nicely.
>Y-You can't say that this salopette looks bad on me, it's cute and I want to wear it and you're a bully!!!1

>>9978039
Pic related, iirc she was one of the winners of Mr. Yan's modelling contest (don't remember the year though, maybe 2008?) and if I'm not mistaken he proposed to her while she was in Japan working with them. Sketchy stuff, I feel bad for her. Bodyline's Love Nadia print was dedicated to her.

How much is the Iron Gate OP worth nowadays? And which colorway is most valuable?

how do you do a good kabedon pic when all the cute oujis are really short

>>9975928
SWIMMER has some really cute watches.

Do you guys know any good online stores that sell lolita bags that aren't crazy expensive?

>>9978543
angelicpretty-usa.com

what kind of blouses do you guys recommend for jsks that have unique necklines (like sweetheart or halter)
I tried on my regular round collar and high neck blouses but they just dont look right imo

>>9978556
I think it would depend on a dress by dress basis. Post the dress you are struggling with.

Also try searching it on Instagram to see how others are wearing it, what's working and not working.

>>9978525

>just a picture

Angles, anon.

>>9975928
I saw this milk watch on closetchild and I thought of you, anon https://www.closetchildonlineshop.com/product/181456

>>9978027
>>9978038
I agree with everything anon said but one thing: I've never had problems with buying stuff from AliExpress. It's actually a good platform for a beginner to buy some basics like blouses or some indie brand JSKs. Of course you won't find brand pieces there though, but it's comfier to handle than the second hand platforms Lacemarket, closetchild, mercari etc. at first. As long as you check previous reviews of your seller/item (which you should do no matter where you buy anyway) you should be okay.

>>9978958
You can use the same argument for eBay and Amazon sellers, reviews don't mean shit when normies without standards are abounds. The only instances when it's fine is if we're talking about Chinese brands that have their own stores on AliExpress, like Infanta. Otherwise, most newbies can't tell what is and isn't good quality, or even what is and isn't lolita, so they're prone to making mistakes on sites like these.

How do you store your headdresses? I currently have this hanging accessory thing with Velcro strips that you can put around the middle of a head bow, but it's kind of a pain in the ass and doesn't fit a lot of items. I've been thinking about getting like a long oval pillow that I can put the headdresses on in a row, if that makes sense. Any storage tips/ideas are welcome

>>9978960
True. But I did think of the Chinese stores on Ali that specialise in lolita. Should've clarified that I guess. I personally started with Infanta and Magic Tea Party stuff from Ali for example because I was too shy for LM at first (not everyone likes newb buyers who don't have any reviews yet).

>>9978992
I built myself a rack like pic related which hangs in my wardrobe.

Basically, buy a few kitchen roles/paper towels and whatever fabric you like. Sew a tube the size of the kitchen role, put it in the tube and pull a band through the hole of the role from which it can hang later. Then just tuck the leftover fabric from the sides into the hole. Decorate it with bows of whatever else and done!
Super easy and cheap, but looks pretty.

>>9978992
I hang 'em over a low hanging curtain rod.

>>9979009
This is really neat, I may try to make something like this for shop display.

What is this hairstyle called?

>>9979086
Ugly

>>9979097
>>9979086
It's just braided pigtails that have been pinned up?
The hair is fine, but that hat is fugly.

Hello, I'm a newbie who wants to get into otome kei. I just bought my first dress and I was wondering, what would be the best petticoat to buy for it? It's a long dress, 100cm starting from the waist. I read that a chiffon petti is recommended, but I'm worried about too much poof since from what I understand otome isn't as poofy as lolita. I also wanted an A line and I'm not sure how to achieve it with this length. Can anybody give me some tips?

>>9977417
Milky-Ange has stellar quality maid outfits. Otherwise, I know Butterick has a pattern. I've used it and it was quite easy. Try Victorian or Edwardian in your search too.

>>9977406
>>9977409
Seconding, Draco-chan and Sister-chan were LEGENDS

>>9978173
Around 1000 dollars if it's like new and in a good colourway.

>>9978173
>>9979146
Oh and black and white is the most desired and could sell for like 1200 or so. You selling or buying, anon?

Does anyone have news about Mr. Yan? Is he still alive? Has he married?

>>9979151
He's in jail for exposing himself to people in public. That's why bodylines website was having so many issues this past year, the shift in management didn't go over well for the business

>>9979153
>He's in jail for exposing himself to people in public.
wow, that's disgusting. thanks for the info!

>>9979153
WOAH WAIT WHAT
More details, please! This sounds like a crazy story. How has Tyler not covered this?

>>9979157
>>9979154
I'm ready for summer to be over

>>9979157
>>9979154
>>9979153
>>9979151
There is an ongoing thing where whenever someone asks about yan/why the website is acting up someone posts something outrageous like he got sent to jail for fucking a dog in public or something.

>>9976817
>disgusting bangs
>white and cream
>bag doesn't match anything
only reason this got snapped is because there's way less lolitas around in harajuku, so they take pictures of a lot of them, especially if they are doing something unconventional.
Only reason people like this is because she's a japanese girl

>>9979166
The hilarious part is how any of them could be true. Dude is fucking weird.

>>9979178
Yes, that's the joke.

>>9979151
>Has he married?
Are you in the market?

>>9979172
But she's actually Chinese

>>9979102

Otome dresses don't always need petticoats, one of the big differences is they have a lot more variety in their skirts while a lolita skirt is pretty standard.

Get the dress in and try it on first, if it doesn't look misshapen around your hips/knees then you're fine to wear it without a petti.

If you do still need a petticoat, some of the taobao shops like Aurora & Ariel, Classic Puppets make "daily A-line" petticoats that are lower poof. If you need even less poof than that, stick a wide lolita skirt underneath it, sometimes that's enough to make the skirt not look completely dead.

Received a skirt covered in black cat hair. I’m horribly allergic and got a strong reaction before I even realized it was cat hair - at first thought it might’ve been dark fibers or dust. All of this was undisclosed in the listing and in the sales terms. Should I leave bad feedback, ask for a partial refund or do something else entirely?

>>9979775
ask for a partial refund explaining your situation with feedback neutral or positive explainig it to warn other buyers and if the seller doesn't give a partial or try and resolve the issue leave bad feedback.

>>9979147
Potentially selling, but I really haven't decided.

I recently got the Toy Parade JSK (2012 release) in black and have noticed all along the bottom there are small black marks like thread or stitching. See pic related.
Are these technically damages? Is this dress a dud somehow? Did someone alter it? Or is this completely normal for older pastel/black prints?

>>9979805
That’s normal, those are blind hem stitches, they go all around the dress but are showing on the parts that aren’t black.

>>9979827
Thanks anon!
I've never owned a black and pastel print like this before out of all the dresses I own. I usually go for pinks and lavenders, so this was a first for me. I'm relieved to know it's normal.

>>9979184
No plans on marrying anyone overseas, sry.

>>9979775
Check how much it would be to get it cleaned properly and base the refund amount on it, anon. Leave the bad feedback only if she refuses to help.

>>9976809
Have you tried contacting them on Instagram? @dreamcathedral

So I'm going to go out on a limb here because I don't want to pay a bunch of money for a used, stuffed horse bag. Are there any indie brands or artists that sell similar pony bags to AP's? Not derpy replica bullshit, just a cute-looking stuffed pony bag. They can have bead/glass eyes or whatever. Overseas sources are cool. I'd just like some help on this and idk where else to turn, sorry if it sounds like I want to be spoonfed I'm just so tired of looking

>>9979805
you're going to find this on just about any cotton AP release. This is how they finish their hems. It's most noticable on black colorways with light print details.

>>9980084
Can you sew? Plushies are not that difficult to turn into bags...

does anyone know her name and if she ever modelled for any brands?

>>9979009
This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you anon! I had been considering making a long round pillow and maybe adding a bear face or something on the end for cuteness, but I like this tiered hanging thing better. It looks like it fits a lot of stuff and doesn't take up too much space.

Lace market sent me an email that something fitting my search criteria had been posted. The email states a price, but when I look at the listing there's no price listed anywhere? All of the seller's other listings have prices listed. What's the deal with this?

>>9979831
>Is Yan single
>No plans on marrying anyone overseas, sry.
So you're local to Yan? You should just drop by to see him and stop letting your thirst eat at you

How do I detach GLB patterns without ruining the page that they’ve been glued to? Just rip and pray?

>>9980149
Well, I’m shit all at sewing. I also don’t want for it to look like a children’s pony bag, if you catch my drift. I guess I’ll just have to wait until something pops up on Chinese Lolita Updates or break down and learn to sew.

are there any other second hand japanese websites/apps that stock jfashion? I already know of fril, closet child and Mercari. Looking to expand my options of finding fairy kei.

>>9980392
yes

samefag here from post above me: are there any active fairy kei discords at the moment? Looking to make some friends

>>9980084
I'm saw some indie brand pony bags on AliE a few days ago when I was looking for purses. Just try searching there.

>>9980393

I need links for wig brushes. Could someone post some links for me?

>>9979199
most people would assume she's japanese considering where she is

>>9980420
I have this one - it’s nicely made for the price and doesn’t seem to rip/stretch out synthetic fibers. The teeth are very sharp, though.
http://s.aliexpress.com/EVzU3mmE

Where do people get their wigs from these days? Is lockshop still popular or is there something better now? I'm trying to find something like on the left in this picture but in a natural olour

>>9980315
I use scissors

>>9980275
>stop letting your thirst eat at you
hahaha no, I was just curious since all that drama with the underage models. Just wanted to know if he did manage to marry a "kawaii loli" girl in the end.


Would be interesting to see Yan x yumi King crossover kek.

>>9980315
I use Box cutters.

>>9980392
Wunderwelt?

>>9980593
On taobao: dalaohome, vanyarwigs, and hengjijia. That one ringlet wig from dreamholic will look like that if you brush it out too.

>>9980593

I bought mine at a local wig store. It's much more "normie" than lolita.

What's the best place to buy detachable blouse ribbons in every color like pic related? So far I've only found a rakuten shop that handmakes them, but the quality isn't as good. Is it better to just buy regular ribbon and make them myself? Looking to spice up my blouses. (sorry if this is a really stupid question)

>>9981081
>sorry if this is a really stupid question
Dw you're in the right thread for that.
If I were you I'd just hit up the local sewing supply store and buy some ribbons. If you can't find any in the colors, textures, or quality that you prefer, there are places you can buy them from online.
I like having a variety of long ribbons to tie under my collars, but you can turn them into bows and slap pins on them quite easily if that's what you prefer.

>>9981089
Nayrt, but the quality available at shops where I live is shit. What specific online shops would you suggest?

Is there a collection of links on (small) items from Aliexpress that are ok quality for lolita? Mainly interested in socks and accesories.

Where can you even by pegnoirs these days?

>>9981964
Vintage stores, eBay, Etsy, there are even some on taobao

I recently acquired this Moitie choker and the silver is a bit tarnished in places, and the lace is pretty musty and could use some cleaning.

What's the best plan of action for cleaning, as I don't want to damage the Swarovski crystals, silver, or velvet ribbon ties?

>>9982008
Just wash the lace with water and soap

For the silver, there are silver cleaning cloths + sprays made spesifically to clean silver, just go very slowly around the crystals and it should be fine. Silver cleaners shouldn't touch swarovski, if it's quartz then it doesnt really matter though

>>9982008
Toothpaste on the silver

>>9982008
I've washed Moitie velveteen ribbons like that with detergent and water and it's been fine since it's poly. Just try and towel out the water then brush the knap out so it all goes one way.

And for gods sake don't use toothpaste on the silver, you'll do more harm than good. They make silver polishing cloths for jewelry, use that. Or just accept that all silver tarnishes and enjoy the patina (which is what I do personally).

>t. Flute player

>>9981964
thrifting sometimes too!

>>9981964

i can buy you one there's a vintage store in my town that sells a fuckton.

But ebay is your best bet. Just type in keywords vintage peignoir.

Where do you buy non-brand lace or patterned white tights? I drove 3 hours to check two different targets and they didn't even have opaque white. Google keeps sending me to shitty looking amazon sellers or ugly striped/fishnet stockings. Am I doomed to brand only or fighting with sock glue forever? I just want something nice and somewhat subtle for classic looks.

Should have posted this here first but Hey how does the AP US store handle new releases? Like last year they had some sorta of ticket to even try to buy halloween treats? I really want the ghost night bride jsk in navy and my SS couldn't get it?

>>9982097
Try Forever 21

>>9982097

Check TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Ross. I've found nice subtly patterned beige tights there before. Otherwise, ebay and aliexpress if you don't have those stores.

>>9982013
>>9982022
>>9982030
thank you, anons. much appreciated.

>>9982097
The ones Cutie Creator/Sweet Dreamer sell on taobao are actually Japanese. Not tutuanna but a similar make. They're really nice and squire stretchy, I have several pairs which I wear a lot.

Why do obese itas always wear disgusting ballerina flats?

>>9982374
their pudgy feet dont fit inside mjs

>>9982374
Foot fat

I'm interested in getting some stuff of RB, mainly for menhera. How is the printing quality?

Where is a good place to get a *short* a-line petti for pic related? Mine are all too long and rolling them up doesn’t cut it

Does Lolita Desu give you the option to have them write a lower value on your package? Their FAQ says they don't do it automatically, which suggest they do, but I'd rather be certain.

>>9982621
Melikestea

One of my dream dresses is Crystal Guardian Fairy Princess by Haenuli. Before you say, "It's still on sale," my size is no longer available in any colorway. Is it too soon for me to pathetically start posting to the dream dress thread?

>>9982621
MAM's petticoats are shorter than average, like 42cm iirc, but if you need a shorter one than that, pick up a Leg Avenue petti, they have a 38cm long one that's decent.

>>9982625
I'm not sure but you can email them and ask, the staff speaks fluent English and they're very helpful.

>>9982644
No it's not. Just say that your size/color isn't available anymore in the shop. That's understandable.

Is tenso reliable as a shopping service?

>>9982696
Tenso isn't a shopping service, it's a forwarding service. When you sign up with them they give you a Japanese address that you can send the stuff you buy to, which they ship to you. They don't have any direct interaction with sellers.

>>9982709
That clears up so much, thank you. I want to buy from rakuten and it's my first time doing so, I'm not sure what to do or who to sign up to

>>9982710
Some Rakuten stores ship directly overseas, otherwise it really depends on how much you want to deal with the sellers. If you're not confident in your Japanese/Google Translate, using a SS would be easier.

>>9982710
Buyee can buy from Rakuten

>>9982710
I always use Zenmarket for Rakuten.
They have a cheap fee but sometimes they are a bit slow when they have to buy from Rakuten.
FromJapanis a little faster but more expensive.
Buyee is super fast and easy to use but they also have expensive fees & if you live in a country that charges customs fees, you won't be able to mark your package down.
I also use Tenso, but only for Wunderwelt packages so I can quickly order before it sells out and then mark the package down.
Hope this helps.

How much smaller than an item's listed measurements should you be? 2cm? 5cm? If something is a 92cm bust, what is the max bust measurement to comfortably fit that? 90cm? 85cm?

>>9983199
I'd say about 4-5cm minimum is enough. If the garment has buttons down the front it's good to have more of a difference to make sure you don't have any awkward gaping.

>>9983199
It depends on the cut and the layers you wear underneath, bust measurement is not the only thing to worry about but also your overall shape vs the cut of the garment. If you have a larger ribcage you need to take that into account as well as most jfashion items are cut for an overall more petite frame, there can be variable space for boobs between items and often size flexibility is only back shirring rather than the additional length and shape required for boobs, broader/taller frames etc. For example I can wear some older Angelic Pretty with 88-90cm bust although my bust is only 81, because the cut is quite flat on the chest. I boobloaf in some IW because the bodice is cut so flat, even though it says bust 85cm. And I have had to sell a dress with bust of 85cm as it looked baggy on my chest even when I tightened the corset lacing. In general you want wearing ease to be 1-2" for a closer fit and 2-4" for "fitted but more relaxed", wearing a garment that is exactly your size may make it tricky to zip up and breathe if the measurements are 100% accurate

Does closetchild ship internationally or do I need a forwarding service?
If they do can I shop at the .jp website or is there another world website?

>>9983384
Closet child has international shipping, your good.

How do i learn the absolute basics of creating costumes, sewing, women's clothing designs?

What are the basic tools to start in costume design?

I want to commission someone to crotchet me some gloves like this in an unusual for lolita (inb4 grandma-kei). How do I go about finding someone to commission? And I really don't know much about crochet, how much should I expect to spend on this? I don't wanna undercut the person I'm commissioning

>>9983487
You could just buy them on amazon.

>>9983480
If you're just designing, not making them, it's nice to get some artbooks / costume books for reference, as well as historical clothing books.

Studying fashion evolution, understanding how costumes are made and watching some videos about sewing might help you start thinking designs that work.

I find it easier to draw and plan using a tablet and a computer, but if you don't have these, stick to paper and pencil.

Also, go get some online courses as an introduction to the mindset of costume designing. I'm almost sure that ctrl + paint has one of those.

>>9983561
What if I want to make them?

>>9983530
I dropped a word in my original post, I need them in an unusual color and I hate dyeing mystery fabric

Is there a way to show past transactions towards a specific country on LM? Or to show users from a specific country (not only the ones with active sales)?

>>9983847
Now I'm super curious as to why you want this

>>9983847
You trying to avoid Russians anon?

>>9983852
>>9983862
Lmao they're probably trying to save on shipping! Goofs

I've been getting into old school recently and my regular mega cupcake poof petti looks a little silly and doesn't fit under some of my skirts. I know in old school their skirts weren't really as big as they are now. would it be better to use no petti, or just an old deflated one?

>>9983852
>>9983862
We're on /cgl/. Why are you surprised by 'in depth research'?

>>9983872
Do you have an A-line petti?

>>9983487
Search Etsy? I know a lot of costumers have shops there, these would be appropriate for Victorian era or civil war era, so hit up the historical reenactors?

>>9983872
An old deflated one might work. If it's still too poofy you can start removing layers.

When a listing on LM says "please PM me for
a shipping quote" does that mean that if I want to bid, I need to contact them first? Or can I just bid and contact them later about the shipping?

Someone who owns this, what's the quality (and sizing) of this jacket everyone and their mom seems to have? Is it more lightweight, or also appropriate for winter? I'm a bit of a newfag, sorry. Also some lolita winter jacket recs would be appreciated.

>>9984398
You can still bid without a PM, just don't back out of the sale if the shipping is higher than you expected. Basically, only bid before contacting them if you're willing to potentially throw down a ton of money, like for a dream dress.

>>9984404
IW's quality is generally excellent, their coats and jackets especially. Whether it'll be warm enough for your climate depends on how cold it gets, really.

>>9984404
Could try this thread, might get more responses >>9981199

>>9984404
I own it, it's very nice quality but also very lightweight. It's a spring/autumn jacket.

What are good webshops for secondhand Milkboy? Not talking about fril etc., but actual shops.

>>9984418
Good call anon, didn't even think of that.

Who was asking for a Vivian James hoodie?
It was awhile ago, she has new ones in stock now.
>http://www.ellyprizeman.com/product/vivianhoodie/

I got my first human hair and synthetic blend wig from someone selling cheap since they didn’t want to put in the work of detangling and cleaning it. Months later I’m ready to try.
So should I buy shampoo for real hair or synthetic hair? I wish I had went to the hair store and talked to them when I lived in a blacker area lol.

How to look for specifically this type of ribbon bow online? I know the Japanese call it a himo ribon, but I haven't found any English search terms that get results like pic related.

>>9985135
Maybe JK ribbon?

I got a somewhat old Moitie Jacket made of Velveteen recently. It has some light stains around the collar and overall looks a bit dusty. Now I've read that you shouldn't mashine wash velveteen, but could I handwash it? If so, what should I keep in mind when doing so?
Or is it really the best to just get it dry cleaned?
I've never owned anything made of velveteen up until now and I'm rather worried to ruin this beautiful jacket.

>>9985189
Afaik you can wash it if it's polyester, but if you're not sure then you shouldn't risk it and just take it dry cleaning instead.

>>9985135
I'm selling one exactly like this in wine.

>>9985195
Well it's cotton, so I guess the dry-cleaner is the safest option after all.

Could a quality non-shiny cosplay wig work for sweet lolita?

>>9985231
No.

>>9984634
Yahoo auctions

>>9985231
Pic? Probably not but can't tell till we see it

>>9985231
Depends. Cosplay wigs can be on par with lolita wigs quality wise if you don't pick cheap ones.
Whether it fits with your coord depends on cut/color too though.

how do japanese get their bangs so beautiful looking?
mine always sway to one side and are oily constantly and i wash my hair 3 times a week (keeps it healthy)
when i straighten it also just gets oily
what products???

>>9985821
probably dry shampoo / talc powder occasionally for ppl with oily skin
You need to keep your forehead not oily so it doesn’t transfer to your bangs

>>9985821
Don't use conditioner

>>9985821
Washing it 3 times a week is way too much, gurl.

I bought a AATP dress which has an odd skirt length of 53 cm. All my petticoats are 45cm long. Would it be worth ordering a new 50cm petticoat to wear with the dress?

>>9986067
It's not really an odd length, to be fair, and having 3cm difference between your petticoat and dress is way too little.
Did you try the dress on with the petticoats you have? Imo it should look just fine, and if all your pettis are visibly too short try wearing them lower on your waist to see if that fixes it. If there's really no way to make your pettis look good with this dress, then you should consider buying a new petti; I highly doubt it's necessary though.

>>9986072
I think because the dress is fairly heavy the difference in length between the petti and hem of the dress is more visible due to the way the fabric hangs, if that makes sense?

>>9986079
I suppose that could be, but again I suggest you at least try on wear the petticoats you have in different ways before you drop money on a new petticoat that you likely don't even need.

>>9986067
No, just wear your petti lower on your hips.

>>9986086
This sometimes works but will often leave empty space on the top and look weird.

>>9986067
Personally, I think it's worth having a longer petti. The whole dress falls so differently if you have one that matches. Aurora and Ariel do an inexpensive longish one with a lovely shape, and if you need it to be bigger, you can put your shorter pettis under that one.

>>9985821
They have thick dense straight hair and use wax

I'm trying to purchase something off mercari and the seller is not responding to my shopping service for some time now. Should I keep waiting or give up on the purchase? Any suggestions?

>>9985256
No..

>>9984634
Iirc Closet Child stocks Milkboy, though I'm not sure how often and how many items they have. Worth a look though.

Is it a rude dick move to ask a Lacemarket seller to mark a package as gift, or to write down a cheaper value for customs purposes?

>>9986254
I don't think it's rude to ask as long as you're prepared to take no for an answer.

>>9986254
I don't think it's rude, but you definitely shouldn't expect the seller to agree to do it.

>>9984398
Don't bid first without asking, especially if you're someone who doesn't return messages quickly

Where can I buy these tiny clips?

>>9986254
I wouldn't consider it rude, but if I were the seller I'd say no desu.
If they are from America and you are in, let say Europe, you might be able to use a mail forwarding address though. It'll cost extra but if that's much cheaper than paying customs it might be worth it.

How are cutsews different from T shirts? Is it something with the cut, the material or is it just a t-shirt with a frilly name attached?

>>9986436
They're typically much thicker than your regular T-shirt from H&M or something. Otherwise I believe it's mostly down to design.

>>9986406
Dollarama 10 years ago

Stupid question: why is some incel asshole trying to shit up the CoF thread with literal porn?

There's probably a simple answer to this, but I just got my moitie bat bag and how am I supposed to store it? It doesn't have a long strap and I don't want to wear out the handles so I can't hang it, and I don't want to mess up the points on the bottom by trying to keep it standing up on a shelf. Do you gulls just keep them in their dustbags or what?

>>9986523
I keep my more expensive bags in their dust bags, and stuffed with white tissue paper to maintain shape. I also have a fleece blanket folded over on my shelf to prevent damage to the bottom of the bag.

>>9986443
Is that so? Well, is there a cutsew equivalent for Aristo? I'm thinking maybe a turtleneck or something similar. Then again, there's probably not really a casual equivalent for aristo like there is for lolita.

What was the Uk site selling G&LB?

Would you recommand Blogger, Wordpress or Tumblr for a lolita blog???

>>9986578
Tumblr is kind of dying but if you don't already have some kind of following it's probably your best bet for exposure

Are there any good tutorials for gothic makeup? I'm a chapstick and mascara classicfag trying to switch styles and I need help. Also, rec for good black or blue lipstick?

Do people care if your purse or shoes are offbrand? I like AP purses and shoes but they cost way too much just to get scuffed/dented easily or start peeling after a year or two.

>>9986572
Off the top of my head I know JPbooks and JapanCentre in London have previously sold them but I don't know if they still carry them.

>>9986605
Brand elitists do but otherwise not really unless you're wearing/using replicas.

>>9986604
Blackmoon cosmetics have a really nice liquid lipstick,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_jOJtMdjCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUdmuzXmyqE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJo_s7blhJI

>>9986611
Went to the Japan Centre the other day: they don't have them. Couldn't really see anything jfashy that I recognised, but maybe I wasn't looking hard enough.

What's the fastest shopping service from your experience?

>>9986834
Japonica go pretty fast for me, but they are more expensive and tend to prioritize returning customers' orders over new customers

>>9986834
>>9986864
I definitely wouldn’t go with Japonica unless you’re a returning customer. I’ve heard stories of newer customers having their stuff shipped out after 3 or more weeks (I honestly doubt shipping within Japan takes that long unless there is a storm) and a severe lack of communication. I’ve been a customer of theirs for over 2 years so they are quick to respond to my emails and they ship out my stuff within 7 days. They go above and beyond if you’ve been using them for years but treat you like you’re not worth their time if you’re a first timer.

>>9986876
Are there alternatives? Tenso seem quite expensive and From Japan aren't too reliable - I've heard some horror stories about them.

Is this seriously an official Haenuli LM account? Seems strange. Also funny that they're selling other brands.

https://egl.circlly.com/users/haenulishop

>>9986888
She uses it to sell her personal items for the most part

I won an auction yesterday and still haven't gotten an invoice from the seller (who is in the same country).

I'm gonna be out all day, so should I send a quick message to the seller just letting her know if she sends it sometime today I won't able to pay it until later tonight? I just don't want her to think I'm flaking out or having second thoughts because she took a while to invoice.

>>9986406
If you're in the US, try black hair care stores. They'll often have a section that's packs of these sorts of clips for cheap

>>9976817
More likely than not she's just wearing the sneakers for her commute.
In the cities its really common to see people dressed up with sneakers on the trains or walking to work.
They just put their dressy shoes on when they get there.

What are some good accounts to follow on Instagram for old school Lolita?

tfw can't wear regular makeup anymore after a horrible skin/eye infection

can anyone suggest some good "gentle"/hypo allergenic makeup? i asked at the pharmacy but the only brand my local store carries stained my skin....

I love this style of AP hats and I'm wondering if this type of hat has a name. I might wanna try making one myself but I can't find a tutorial close enough for this type.

>>9987020

Some of the otome no sewing issues have similar hats. You could probably work off them and tweak to your liking.

Some kindly gull scanned vol 1-7 of OnS as well:

https://mega.nz/#!9PxW1IAC!W3O1fHqCC35kMI9PDV5w21C_iPDIOZEXgGlPXcrtn-U

>>9987052
Many thanks anon!

>>9987018
ask in the makeup thread

>>9986882
Tenshi is fine, but her prices are fucked. Her conversion is like 100 yen to 1 usd and that adds up quick. That's the only other one I've used myself. Japonica isn't really that bad if you're willing to wait.

>>9986834
The only service I've ever used is White Rabbit Express, but it's expensive. They reply to my emails in one day and buy pretty fast usually. Tried Tenshi for the first time a couple of days ago and it's taking a while, but hope it goes well.

How do you buy from Tokyo Alice?

Do larme and otome companies do lucky packs too? I know it's still early for the season, but I gotta start saving up if it's for the bulk buy...

I'm a new classic lolita and I'm whoring myself to Innocent World, but I'd love to look into other brands that make a lot of classic friendly stuff! I'm finding that I tend towards brown and off whites, a bit of navy, but I'm open to other natural colors.

>>9987176
Pretty sure TA ships overseas.

>>9987269
Meta does a fair amount of classic stuff, and I've found a lot of their blouses to work really well for classic. The second hand market for MM and VM has sadly never been great, but good stuff pops up occasionally. With things as they are with the "pure" classic brands today you're probably pretty good just whoring yourself out to IW desu, they're a really versatile brand.

Where can I buy some cute shoes? Like for kawaii j fashion

>>9987401
YRU has some cute shoes, taobao, dollskill, lots of place, my dude.

>>9987269
IW is also my favorite brand anon! I also recommend secondhand VM/MM if good pieces ever pop up secondhand and you can fit it.

Jane Marple gets pricey for their nicer items, even secondhand, but it's often comparable to IW's aesthetic imo if you ignore their weird stuff. And Meta's more classic items as the other anon mentioned.

I'd extremely recommend Sheglit, they're my second favorite brand right after IW. They mostly do blacks/whites/grays but occassionally do other colors and I feel like they're right at home with IW, they're just more classic/gothic in their range while IW is classic/sweet.

>>9987176
You can just use the cart, but I always just send them an email with the items I want, name, address, phone, and paypal address. They reply pretty quickly.

>>9987020
Try canotier hat. You can also try boater for the general shape, but I think it looks flatter.

>>9987263

Most of them do, unless they're too small or too new. Remember to save up extra for shipping, customs and SS fees.

Additionally, do more homework, especially with otome brands some gulls expect to receive cutesy lolita-style dresses but the lucky packs tend to be filled with the normiest stuff that didn't sell out during sales.

Does anyone have recommendations for A-line petticoat brands? Preferably not too expensive (under $100) and a mild lift as opposed to something really poofy.

>>9987536
Me Likes Tea does really decent petticoats in different cuts and you can choose the amount of layers.

>>9987119
i'm fucking blind, thank you

This would suit price check thread better, but there's no one, so I'll ask here. Is there still any demand for chocolate rosette? I plan on selling jsk+kc set, but seems like market is just overstocked with those.

>>9979137
Beautiful anon, thank you!

Having trouble pricing a dress I want to sell,

Its Romantic Rose letter in Lavender the OP, i bought it second hand for around 700 but one of the buttons fell off, I plan on putting a temporary replacement if that matters. Should I just take 100 off and call it a day?