J-Fashion Stupid Questions Thread

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J-Fashion Stupid Questions Thread Anonymous Fri Dec 11 20:40:51 2020 No.10515434 [Reply] [Original]

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>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 11 20:47:33 2020 No.10515440 should i be holding out for an AP lucky pack? i've been eyeing a LW JSK in pink and telling myself not to buy it in case AP miraculously drops a good LP this late in the season.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 11 21:27:44 2020 No.10515457 >>10515440 They won't and even if they do, the cut would be shit

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 11 22:25:34 2020 No.10515471 >>10515457 pain. at least i'm flat chested.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 11 22:42:49 2020 No.10515477 What's the best way to sell non-lolita j-fashion? I've tried kei market, ebay, and depop. Anywhere else?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 11 23:59:27 2020 No.10515485 >>10515477 you can try mercari or even poshmark

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 01:42:21 2020 No.10515515 File: 305 KB, 463x364, shoes.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] anyone have an ID on these shoes?

Anonymous Sat Dec 12 01:44:58 2020 No.10515516
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>>10515515
they're the Maggie platform heels from Sugar Thrillz, iirc they've been out of stock for a while now and doesn't look like there'll be a restock

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 01:48:24 2020 No.10515518 >>10515516 thank you, anon. that's just the way it goes, i guess

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 04:32:36 2020 No.10515556 >>10515434 what's the general consensus on removing tags off brand clothing? that is if they feel a bit itchy or just as a general preference

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 04:58:57 2020 No.10515566 >>10515556 Really not a good idea unless you're not planning on selling it, ever.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 09:00:51 2020 No.10515599 does antique beast tend to run large? or, alternatively, can she go larger than the +5 cm you can request? there's a skirt i want when she opens up again listed as having a 63 cm waist, but my waist is 68 so i'd want it to be ~72 for some wiggle room.

Anonymous Sat Dec 12 10:09:36 2020 No.10515605

>>10515434
Does any one have a link to the Lili Berry taobao shop? I saw a dress of theirs on preorder with devilinspired and I wanted to view anything else they might have since their most recent release is cotton pastel sweet piece and I want to see the actual price.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 10:11:01 2020 No.10515606 >>10515477 If it isn't selling, it means you're pricing it too high. There is a drought for secondhand right now across all j-fashions.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 10:42:27 2020 No.10515610 >>10515606 This, and most people tend to charge far less for non lolita anyway because their clothes are typically a lot cheaper to buy beyond small jp brands like Nile Perch and overpriced Lazy Oaf from what I've seen.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 12:16:04 2020 No.10515630 Where could I subscribe to Popteen magazine in Europe?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 12:24:54 2020 No.10515633 >>10515605 https://shop130593816.world.taobao.com/

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 12:35:42 2020 No.10515640 >>10515630 Madame Chocolat in spain probably, they always have the latest issues.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 12:37:40 2020 No.10515641 >>10515556 If you plan selling it later, just film the dress with the tag and the cutting it off as a proof

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 12:38:45 2020 No.10515642 >>10515599 Just ask her, not gulls

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 13:06:15 2020 No.10515657 >>10515556 If it's itchy you could try sewing a patch of soft fabric over it, and simply remove the patch when you want to sell

Anonymous Sat Dec 12 16:13:35 2020 No.10515741

Is there a reason that Jesus Diamante costs $400 for a dress? Why is its resale value so low in comparison? (They're selling for $30 on CC about the same price as Liz Lisa)

And why is Jesus Diamante and Liz Lisa located under the Lolita section of Closet Child?

Anonymous Sat Dec 12 18:58:32 2020 No.10515864

Why does Buyee suck and what's the preferred SS nowadays? Mostly for buying lots of small items off of Mercari. I remember seeing lots of hate for Buyee but also couldn't find anything concrete, and I don't want to accidentally support a shitty business or do something too stupid.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 19:06:30 2020 No.10515871 >>10515864 I use Tenshi for lots of small stuff, Buyee for pricey things since they have a flat fee per purchase. I have had problems with Remambo but never Buyee.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 19:08:35 2020 No.10515875 >>10515741 idk about the rest, but Liz Lisa is under the Casual section

Anonymous Sat Dec 12 19:22:36 2020 No.10515896

>>10515864
I also don’t really understand all the hate for Buyee? Sure they take a while to buy sometimes but so do all SS. I prefer Tenshi but Buyee is cheaper.

I had one issue with Buyee where they forwarded an item to me in a plastic bag, but I also got something from Japonica with major damage that wasn’t listed. I couldn’t see either of those things happening with Tenshi, but I think you pay for the better service.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 20:51:51 2020 No.10515943 >>10515871 What is the turnaround for tenshi shop? It looks like its just one person.

Anonymous Sat Dec 12 21:01:33 2020 No.10515948

>>10515943
It is just her. It depends on how busy she is. Since the pandemic she typically sends an email in 24 hours or less, sometimes 48 before a big AP release letting me know she's working on the items. I often see them marked sold well before she messages me though. Pre-pandemic it was faster depending on time of day with timezones and all. And she's very sweet and answers the questions I have if I misread or mistranslate something, etc. I love her service and it's worth the extra. Buyee is quick too and you can buy some things almost immediately through their site and they take the money out right away so you don't have to remember you have an open order that hasn't been invoiced yet. For mercari and fril Tenshi or other personal type SS are sometimes better because Japanese lolitas don't like selling to SS or foreigners sometimes.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 21:13:09 2020 No.10515952 >>10511088 Reposting to find Creamy Cutie Pie's taobao address, still haven't found that thing myself. Image search still unhelpful

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 21:22:11 2020 No.10515955 >>10515948 Excellent info, thanks!

>>	soup Sat Dec 12 21:45:41 2020 No.10515964 >>10515952 https://world.taobao.com/item/625629427035.htm is it that

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 22:19:07 2020 No.10515979 > will never get the black/black colorway of the elizabeth OP, too tall for most OPs anyway > considering hunting down the b/w colorways of the blouse and jsk set and dyeing them black Is this a stupid idea?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 23:15:05 2020 No.10515993 >>10515979 yeah. just get the b/w and enjoy it as-is instead of risking a wack dye job

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 23:21:50 2020 No.10515997 >>10515993 Yeah, you're probably right. Maybe one day they'll do a b/b rerelease in the jsk set style >in my dreams

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 12 23:26:47 2020 No.10516001 File: 346 KB, 828x869, EC60866F-3FF3-4E8E-BCAD-648872841A7A.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Any chance that baby SF will get the black kumakumya shoes? I have an intense need

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 00:19:16 2020 No.10516023 >>10516001 They already had the reservation for these back in Nov when they did the Kumya Christmas Market reservations. No idea what are the chances of them getting ready stock in your color and size.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 00:58:02 2020 No.10516045 >>10515875 Nah, it's under the other lolita section https://www.closetchildonlineshop.com/product-list/326?available=1

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 01:06:07 2020 No.10516048 >>10516045 hmm I guess it's in both https://www.closet-child.com/buy/cc/phone/casual.php

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 01:09:18 2020 No.10516049 >>10515964 That seems to be right, thank you anon.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 01:21:49 2020 No.10516054 >>10515871 Doesn't Tenshi also have a flat fee per listing? I'd imagine that adds up real quick for lots of small items.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 01:48:30 2020 No.10516059 >>10516054 I think she does a percentage

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 01:52:34 2020 No.10516061 what's the story on that one BTSSB staff member who was banning people from the store for weird reasons a few years ago? i think it was either one of the US or europe stores.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 02:23:37 2020 No.10516073 >>10516059 It's 5% of the item value of 500 yen, whichever is greater. Not good for a lot of cheap items.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 02:34:21 2020 No.10516080 >>10516073 That's the same as a lot of the better company services as well though. Some are cheaper but you're also getting the service you're paying for in that case.

Anonymous Sun Dec 13 10:03:06 2020 No.10516287

>>10516080
She is more capable of buying from people who require commenting and replying or those Japanese lolitas that cancel orders they know are SS, but charges the same price, which means her service is more valuable. The reality is buying stuff from Japan is going to end up costing more than the price on the listing because of the work, if $5 extra on lolita stuff that costs under $5 is too much for you, then stick to western secondhand I guess?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 10:23:24 2020 No.10516296 >>10516080 >>10516287 I'm not saying anything bad about her level of service. I'm just saying that it isn't "better" to go to Tenshi for small items because she still charges at least 500 yen per item.

Anonymous Sun Dec 13 12:32:01 2020 No.10516369
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What kind of shoes should I go for with this dress? I wanted platform boots of some kind but I don't think it really would work with this after some consideration. Also, would plain black tights be ok? This is going to be my first coord.
There's an overdress that goes with it that I'm buying too, will that be enough to not have to wear a blouse? Looking to put together something a little more summery.

Anonymous Sun Dec 13 13:34:15 2020 No.10516411
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>>10515434
how consistent are aatp ivorys? I have this and is a nightmare to coord with other offwhites and ivorys, so i wonder if a ivory blouse from aatp would match this skirt.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 13:41:41 2020 No.10516416 I don't really buy new from AP Japan, so excuse the dumbass question. Would Tenshi be a good SS for the 2021 MTOs, or should I set up a Tenso account and shell out for DHL?

Anonymous Sun Dec 13 14:01:44 2020 No.10516427

>>10516416
You don't have to use tenso, you can use literally any forwarding service.
Tenso also offers SAL, but DHL is the only one option with insurance.

Personally I don't understand why people use an ss when you can order it online. Seems like a waste of money.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 14:32:49 2020 No.10516440 Since when did you have to start paying to use Meitu? I edited a photo just now and the only options are to sign up for VIP or do a 7-day free trial

Anonymous Sun Dec 13 15:31:34 2020 No.10516464
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>>10516369

While the dress seems on the sweeter side, it's still relatively subtle so I think going for a flashier but sweet shoe like pic related works out best. I will need to see the overdress to see if the overall coord works out.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 15:42:25 2020 No.10516474 >>10516427 People use shopping services mostly for releases that are very popular for in-store shopping. SS use yamato for shipping, which is much cheaper than DHL.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 16:23:30 2020 No.10516497 >>10516464 This is the overdress. I've wanted to pick out a parasol from taobao as well, and I found a cute headband that goes well with it.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 16:24:33 2020 No.10516498 File: 545 KB, 750x1214, 46b6fb8f2e.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10516497 Oops, don't know why the image didn't post. Hopefully this works.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 16:35:29 2020 No.10516505 File: 148 KB, 271x336, TB2a7YeepXXXXbqXpXXXXXXXXXX_!!1722723207.png_1200x1200q75.jpg_.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10516464 >>10516498 And this was the parasol I was looking at. Does it seem like a decent match?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 18:06:43 2020 No.10516552 Wtf does "switching" mean or represent? For jsks, accessories, etc. I've only ever heard of someone using outside of a dress context with regard to a ring (I.e. switching ring).

Anonymous Sun Dec 13 18:17:37 2020 No.10516562
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>>10516552
it's a really vague term, but basically means that two different fabrics are "switched" in the dress, although they might not look all that different (which makes it a really weird term imo). in pic related, the two contrasting fabrics around the neckline are what are "switching."

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 18:20:07 2020 No.10516565 Any advice for someone whos never used a SS before but wants to use one for the sugar carnival release?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 18:22:51 2020 No.10516569 >>10516562 I am even more confused sorry. Is there another example you have. Sorry for being an idiot.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 18:28:11 2020 No.10516579 File: 259 KB, 500x600, aba70e83-9b3c-4afd-a4fe-adb578e482b9.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10516569 this one might be more clear, the fabric "switches" from red gingham to pink.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 18:29:20 2020 No.10516581 >>10516579 Thank you so much for your explanation and being patient Anon.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 18:30:58 2020 No.10516584 >>10516569 like i said, it's a really weird and vague term. it's pretty useless as an actual descriptor.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 19:45:02 2020 No.10516660 where does everyone get their non see through cotton preferably blouses currently?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 19:54:12 2020 No.10516669 >>10516474 Obviously. I was replying to anon asking about the MTO. And other forwarding services offer other shipping options too. I don't even use tenso.

Anonymous Sun Dec 13 20:01:05 2020 No.10516676

I want to buy my gf some jewelry that could go with her cords as well as being worn on more normie occasions. Any recommendations on things to look for or avoid? Most of her lolita stuff is sweet gl, lots of AP. Budget is 150-300 USD.
>t. semi-clueless bf

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 20:07:03 2020 No.10516683 >>10516676 q-pot, bb&b, sweetdollyhouse are some good places to look

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 20:11:32 2020 No.10516687 >>10516683 Avoid BB&D, just read the reviews in the Honest Indie Brand Reviews thread.

Anonymous Sun Dec 13 20:20:46 2020 No.10516695

>>10516683
Thanks, q-pot looks closest to what I had in mind. Roughly how long does Yamato shipping take to ship from Japan to the US though?
>>10516687
I was kind of sketched out by the site since it looked like I couldn't even browse without creating an account first. Seems unprofessional.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 13 20:26:52 2020 No.10516698 >>10516695 in my experience, yamato takes around or less than 2 weeks. dhl is faster. >>10516687 i've had good experiences with the products themselves, but their customer service is yeah kinda sketch.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 05:01:53 2020 No.10516959 >>10515434 what/who is soup

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 05:42:02 2020 No.10516968 >>10516695 nta but you can also get qpot from harajuku hearts if you're in the US

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 12:07:36 2020 No.10517119 File: 1.00 MB, 700x933, Screenshot (38).png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] where can I find the teddy bear necklace lor's wearing in this pic?

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 12:15:59 2020 No.10517121 >>10517119 idk but it looks like the generic teddy bear Meta used on a lot of their stuff. You could probably find them and string one together yourself.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 12:32:46 2020 No.10517129 >>10516959 he's a retarded pathological lying namefag.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 12:42:21 2020 No.10517136 >>10517129 He isn't even just one person, there's a bunch of people who post dumb shit as soup.

Anonymous Mon Dec 14 15:26:28 2020 No.10517207
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What's the easiest way to find the official taobao shop for a brand or dress seen on a third party store (devilinspired, glitzy, etc). I accidentally ordered a replica of a taobao dress and I'm so peeved at myself because I never even though about that being a thing that could happen (pic related).

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 15:35:26 2020 No.10517212 >>10517136 well no shit but the original is an actual human.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 16:03:36 2020 No.10517231 >>10517207 Taobao has an image search function. Use it.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 17:05:48 2020 No.10517256 >>10517231 I know that much, my question is what's the best way to know which of the 10+ results are the correct/official store?

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 19:03:45 2020 No.10517330 what type of shape are lolita skirts? I mean when looking up a pattern for the right shape for a lolita skirt

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 19:07:15 2020 No.10517332 >>10517256 nayrt but maybe try poking around the shop to see if they carry the matching accessories that go with the dress. most replica companies just cope the dress and don't bother with all other other odds n ends

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 19:10:11 2020 No.10517334 >>10517330 Most lolita skirts are rectangle skirts.

Anonymous Mon Dec 14 19:27:55 2020 No.10517344

What's the best way to prevent petticoat waistbands from digging into your waist when you sit down?
I'm not fat or anything and my petti fits fine, but when I sit down the waistband kind of dents my stomach which can create an unflattering bump where the bodice starts. Wearing a camisole underneath helps but doesn't entirely fix the problem, especially with thinner fabric dresses.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 20:41:18 2020 No.10517379 >>10517256 the one with the most sales usually is the original

Anonymous Mon Dec 14 20:57:25 2020 No.10517386

>>10516369
Platform boots would look horrible. The dress is pretty fancy with the long length and materials. Some sleek heels like the AATP ones anon suggested, or the glitter pumps like AP releases would look better. A lace up oxford like Oak Tree Farms or a pump like American Duchess would be ok

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 14 22:41:56 2020 No.10517441 >>10517119 It’s the teddy bear necklace from LA designer Onch Movement.

Anonymous Tue Dec 15 00:52:40 2020 No.10517488

>>10517256
You can find ones with lots of reviews, and like other anons mentioned, matching pieces are often only in the original store. I'd also check to see if the store seems to carry a really huge selection with lots of differently styled promo pics, as they're probably stealing the pictures from other places.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 02:37:29 2020 No.10517522 File: 107 KB, 425x649, fc58c0dd-1729-42fe-86e3-ba17dcacff30.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10515434 Does anyone know the name of this dress? Tried reverse image search and Lolibrary with no avail.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 04:06:04 2020 No.10517541 Is the farm down or am I just stupid?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 04:42:10 2020 No.10517549 >>10517541 The farm has been down all day for me

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 05:31:46 2020 No.10517555 >>10517522 It's Milky Baby Carnival

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 05:48:48 2020 No.10517560 >>10517541 Down for me too. It's 7 AM and I was just about to do my rounds on the site

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 05:51:07 2020 No.10517562 >>10517555 Thank you so much!

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 06:29:42 2020 No.10517570 >>10517541 It's been down for at least 20 hours. Very frustrating.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 09:31:27 2020 No.10517596 How long of a petti do I want if the length of my dress from the underbust down is 84cm? Is 60cm fine or should I go for the 78cm one I was looking at?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 10:22:15 2020 No.10517613 Any solutions for wearing wigs with short hair? I thought it would be ideal but the wig looks so flat without all my hair tucked in the cap. What can i do to give it more puff?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 10:24:47 2020 No.10517615 >>10517256 Theres a public facebook group post of taobao shops with links. You can find the official shops that way.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 13:07:35 2020 No.10517694 >>10516660 AP and Baby

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 13:10:20 2020 No.10517696 >>10517119 Aliexpress. I have a meta blouse with this bear on the collar I also do crafts and got the same of aliexpress

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 13:10:26 2020 No.10517697 Is there a brand that makes straps which elongate JSK shoulder straps? Ones that you can just button on what is already there?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 13:26:17 2020 No.10517701 Is Lace Market over?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 13:30:34 2020 No.10517702 >>10517701 it's down right now

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 13:43:24 2020 No.10517709 LM is back up.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 14:12:34 2020 No.10517717 File: 83 KB, 480x291, 00bba448-dddb-52ff-ba30-b1c0616d4376.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10517334 what about for this one?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 14:22:15 2020 No.10517725 >>10517696 Got a link to the bears? I was going to buy the actual brand's one but they're all out of stock right now so may as well save the $120 and make my own with my desired metal color, chain, and stuff.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 14:24:33 2020 No.10517727 >>10517702 >>10517709 Thanks, anons

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 14:24:41 2020 No.10517728 >>10517717 Nayrt but looks like an A line skirt or half circle skirt.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 14:25:28 2020 No.10517729 >>10517717 Half circle. A-line skirts are generally some portion of a circle.

Anonymous Tue Dec 15 14:25:54 2020 No.10517730
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Alright, so, posted in this thread before but have a better idea of what I'm going for now. This is my first attempt at putting together a coord. Any opinions? I think it's less atrocious than when I initially started trying to find stuff for it, but I want to be sure it matches enough. Was originally going for a sweet kuro type of thing.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 14:35:47 2020 No.10517740 >>10517729 no?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 15:27:19 2020 No.10517765 >>10517730 Where's your blouse?

Anonymous Tue Dec 15 15:31:37 2020 No.10517770

>>10517730
Honestly its terrible.

I dont get the reason why people get flowy dresses with no structure then add a lot of flowy items with no structure on top. Cut out the overdress and the collar thing, get a blouse that has nice details on the sleeve instead.

Anonymous Tue Dec 15 15:33:03 2020 No.10517772
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>>10517765
I thought I wouldn't need one with the overdress but I was looking at this one just in case. Not sure it's a good match though, I'll have to keep searching.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 15:36:12 2020 No.10517776 File: 491 KB, 750x1125, 13692c467e.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10517765 >>10517770 Or this one maybe? I appreciate the honesty. Do the shoes at least match? I was a bit worried about that.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 15:51:39 2020 No.10517786 >>10517596 Can someone please give me some advice on this? I can buy both pettis if I really have to, but I don't particularly want to.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 16:21:20 2020 No.10517805 >>10517728 >>10517729 thank you!

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 16:33:00 2020 No.10517814 Good short petticoat for salopettes?

Anonymous Tue Dec 15 17:37:43 2020 No.10517872

>>10517730
I actually think this looks really nice. I'm not sure what the other anons are on about a blouse. An overdress is a perfectly acceptable alternative. The only thing I'd change is the shoes, they're too cutesy and chunky. Go with something a little more sleek and elegant. Collar is a little weird, I'm not convinced immediately but it would depend on how it looks irl.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 17:42:08 2020 No.10517880 >>10517814 the bodyline ones used to be recommended for salopettes, those crappy leg avenue ones or the fairy kei pettis should work too

Anonymous Tue Dec 15 19:44:15 2020 No.10517966
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Does anyone know what happened to the Fruits magazine archive? Went to download it and it's gone, does Aoki plan on reprinting them or something? If anyone managed to save the archive of the earlier issues, please share!

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 20:43:58 2020 No.10517996 >>10517730 >>10517772 >>10517776 The only thing sweet about any of this is the shoes, maybe the two bows for your hair.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 20:50:25 2020 No.10517999 >>10517730 Sauce on those tights? Also wtf is whale island lol.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 21:56:27 2020 No.10518051 Weird question but are there any references for how the SC op looks on different heights. It looks so awkward on taller people I'd hate to order it and have it be too short. I'm around 166~

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 21:57:30 2020 No.10518052 >>10518051 166 cm*

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 23:21:19 2020 No.10518161 >>10517996 What would you call it then, besides kuro? Do you think the pieces clash too much?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 23:22:58 2020 No.10518162 >>10517999 Whale Island is just a taobao shop I found with a few parasols. Here's the tights: https://www.devilinspired.com/small-black-plaid-tights-by-rozen-maiden.html

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 23:25:54 2020 No.10518163 >>10518051 There's more than just height that affects how a dress is going to look on you (shoulders, torso length, leg length, weight, etc) that it won't look the same across people that are also 166cm

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 23:34:12 2020 No.10518169 >>10518162 eww.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 23:37:29 2020 No.10518171 >>10518162 >>10517730 that's def a stolen stock photo from AP. The parasol, I mean.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 23:44:36 2020 No.10518178 >>10518171 Ah, shit. What are some good taobao shops for parasols, then?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 15 23:52:00 2020 No.10518182 >>10518171 I did some reverse image searching and I can't find any results that indicate it's from AP. How can you tell?

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 16 00:02:48 2020 No.10518191 File: 55 KB, 280x373, 9521e194-154b-5420-8779-cf20719c5882.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10518182 Their signature background+pixelated cropped image

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 16 00:06:58 2020 No.10518193 File: 274 KB, 715x718, O1CN01dXsR6a1ZYqiXSDcan_!!1722723207.png_1200x1200q75.jpg_.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10518191 I see. Is this by any chance a replica too?

Anonymous Wed Dec 16 00:07:26 2020 No.10518194

>>10518161
It's just all black, yeah. That's the main issue. None of this really goes together. The overdress and tights look like normie stuff you'd find at a lingerie store. The purse also looks normie, and it seems really small, when purses are often more statement pieces in lolita. The dress is really long, much longer than most standard lolita dresses, so you're going to want something big up top to balance it out, like a bonnet or big hair, along with some necklaces or other jewellery if you don't want the dress to be consuming you and bringing your eye right down to the floor.

Anonymous Wed Dec 16 00:14:22 2020 No.10518203

>>10518194
Thanks for the constructive criticism!
I'm not a huge fan of bonnets, would the right wig and a headband like the one in the photo work?
If the tights are a bit cheap looking, what kind of socks/tights should I go for?
I'm stubborn and probably won't sacrifice the overdress, though. To be fair, it was intended to go with the dress. I think NyaNya has a matching bolero too, would that maybe work better or should I just go for a blouse?

Anonymous Wed Dec 16 02:08:20 2020 No.10518257

>>10518203
The maxi pad headdress is simple enough. I think if you're wearing that, a statement neckless would be nice, too. More visual interest in that area.
I honestly think plain black tights (not pantyhose) would be fine. Only a small amount of your leg is going to be showing in that dress.
The overdress or bolero still both require a blouse underneath.

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 16 08:02:24 2020 No.10518333 >>10518193 looks like lumiebre to me

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 16 10:04:53 2020 No.10518384 >>10517966 there is some in lolita history

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 16 16:08:11 2020 No.10518531 American anons who only have PO boxes, how do you guys handle shipping items from Japan?

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 16 16:09:57 2020 No.10518533 File: 92 KB, 552x795, tumblr_b6f5822cace0fc7822dfd4aff0880b62_2dccb996_640.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What are these head net things called and where can I find one?

Anonymous Wed Dec 16 16:21:58 2020 No.10518538

>>10518531
I only have problems with DHL (so, closetchild). I still use my PO box address when ordering, and then they call me from the DHL office to pick it up.

However, my PO box is with USPS so they offer a street address option that I just gave the paperwork for (they told me to not use it for all my packages, only the ones that do not deliver to PO boxes).

For other carriers, like Fedex or UPS, I use my street address and then use their website to have them hold it at one of their pickup locations, instead of having them deliver to my house.

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 16 18:40:34 2020 No.10518590 File: 338 KB, 1056x982, 17A68CE8-2964-4125-BC00-4F8D2D4E58CC.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] with the 2010 ott sweet revival, anyone know where to get wigs like this nowadays? i cant find any that are big or curly enough

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 16 18:43:41 2020 No.10518596 >>10518590 That’s two curly clown wigs pinned to each side of the head

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 16 18:54:49 2020 No.10518600 >>10518533 literally looks like a wig cap with holes cut out for the buns and a bow attached in the front

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 01:08:16 2020 No.10518731 Would a crinoline be less bulky than a hoop skirt?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 02:09:59 2020 No.10518746 >>10518731 just get the wunderwelt petticoat or a MLT petti

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 02:56:53 2020 No.10518750 >>10518746 I'm looking to keep my petti away from my legs, not poof

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 08:51:20 2020 No.10518822 >>10518750 Maybe try poofier bloomers? They do a pretty good job of keeping pettis off your legs

Anonymous Thu Dec 17 08:55:40 2020 No.10518825

What is considered chubby? I'm 5"3 with a 67cm waist but my body shape makes it not too jarring especially since i got a small bust and wider hips and thighs. I'm wondering if i can fit old school lolita properly or if i will have trouble due to being kinda fat

Anonymous Thu Dec 17 09:12:36 2020 No.10518827

I bought something from a seller on LM at the end of October. Their TOS says items can take 3-4 weeks to ship and its well beyond that at this point. I sent a message asking for an update and they didn’t respond. One of the items is handmade so I was trying to give them the benefit of the doubt. Should I paypal claim or is that a douche move?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 09:27:01 2020 No.10518830 >>10518827 Reach out once more. Specifically mention that you reached out already and what day it was. If you get no response after that point, request a refund, yeah.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 09:33:07 2020 No.10518832 >>10518825 you'll fit into most old school dresses. you might run into some issues with skirts unless they're shirred.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 10:35:36 2020 No.10518848 >>10518832 Ah what a relief! Thank you anon. My vision of what is and isn't fat is distorted so I had a hard time guessing

Anonymous Thu Dec 17 11:01:46 2020 No.10518854

How many inches larger should the chest be than your actual measurement, particularly in regards to unshirred dresses? My chest is 30 inches,and without considering the blouse, it seems like, judging by the measurements I see online, most dresses may be a bit baggy on me. I would also like to know whether or not the western secondhand market (particularly on lace market) favors dresses that are Size S or M

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 11:20:34 2020 No.10518858 what is the difference between full and partial shirring? is partial like just a panel of shirring on the garment?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 12:45:14 2020 No.10518885 >>10518858 >is partial like just a panel of shirring on the garment? Yes, partial shirring is a panel on the back. Full shirring is around the entire bodice

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 13:10:45 2020 No.10518891 >>10518854 Same measurements, most dresses are too baggy for me. Jsks are especially bad with this but corset lacing is a godsend. Be ready to alter your clothes.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 13:29:46 2020 No.10518903 >>10518891 wouldn't altered clothing be harder to sell, especially since it seems like most girls are plus sized or have wider rib cages?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 13:42:09 2020 No.10518907 >>10518903 In the past girls used to wear clothes that had tucks and darts sewn in them to be let out as they grew, especially in the chest. You could take in clothes this way so that they could be let out later if someone larger wants to wear them.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 14:00:44 2020 No.10518918 >>10518903 If you buy lolita to wear long term and not just to resell them then that shouldn't matter. And assuming cgl isn't full of people larping as ana-chans or petite women there is a market for items tailored smaller.

Anonymous Thu Dec 17 15:10:54 2020 No.10518947

Does anyone have any tips for storing Lolita while moving? They might be in boxes long term (3 months) so I'm trying to figure out if I should double bag them in the boxes with moth balls or if my dresses will be fine in a single bag. Tips? Advice? Horror stories?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 16:12:31 2020 No.10518989 >>10518531 Find a UPS store or privately owned post office and get a PMB instead. Pretty much any courier service that will ship to a regular street address will ship to a PMB.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 19:03:42 2020 No.10519079 How the bloody fuck do you tie a waist bow that's on your back? I got my first dress where you're supposed to tie it yourself and it keeps coming out fucked.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 19:15:10 2020 No.10519087 >>10519079 Have someone else tie them for you or tie them while you aren't wearing the dress, unbutton them, put the dress on, button them back on >tfw I just take off the waist ties and put them in a box and never really wear them

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 19:49:03 2020 No.10519107 >>10519079 when i can be bothered to wear them, i usually tie them before i put on the dress and just button them back on >mfw no lolita friends to help tie my waist ties

Anonymous Thu Dec 17 20:02:39 2020 No.10519112

>>10519087
The only other person here is my husband and he's as terrible at it as I am.
>>10519107
The problem putting the dress on after it's tied is that I can't put it on. No buttons sadly.

I'm considering sewing part of the belt to the dress itself and cut off the bow, sew it together to it stays as a bow, and make it an attachment.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 20:25:33 2020 No.10519128 >>10518596 wait really???

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 20:39:59 2020 No.10519136 >>10519112 Put it on backwards, tie it from the front, then turn it around. The bra method but in lolita.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 20:49:12 2020 No.10519143 >>10519128 no, they're teased curly clip in pigtails.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 21:34:59 2020 No.10519167 >>10519136 By jove that's brilliant

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 21:37:11 2020 No.10519169 >>10519136 Only really works for JSKs

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 21:46:13 2020 No.10519171 >>10519143 they dont looked teased, the curls are neat and in tact?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 22:29:46 2020 No.10519205 >>10519136 I feel like an idiot for not thinking of this. Thank you very much Anon.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 17 23:03:02 2020 No.10519236 >>10519136 That only works if you're not using the waist ties to make the dress smaller unfortunately.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 01:16:09 2020 No.10519292 Will Haenuli ever sell more lolita items? Their store is currently selling art.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 01:59:50 2020 No.10519302 How do you store dresses with elastic straps/shoulders? Is hanging them going to wreck them? I’m worried storing them in boxes won’t be great either as a long term solution since fabric needs air, right?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 02:38:55 2020 No.10519315 Can you steam holy lantern? It's my first brand dress and the fabric/flocking seems kinda delicate.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 02:43:24 2020 No.10519317 >>10519302 get the hangers with clips and clip it by the bodice instead of the straps. if you hang it by the straps the weight will pull it down and loosen the elastic over time.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 02:47:26 2020 No.10519318 >>10519302 I fold mine over the hanger rather than by the straps, usually around the waist, to keep the straps from stretching out.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 06:09:47 2020 No.10519385 >>10519292 She stopped making dresses years ago...do you live under a rock?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 06:10:55 2020 No.10519387 >>10519112 I have my partner tie them. There’s a YouTube video on it that’s like 20 seconds.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 08:50:26 2020 No.10519421 >>10515434 would wearing a binder look off or lumpy? just looking for new tricks to further dissuade attention from my measurements in that area. and possibly fit into non-shirred pieces.

Anonymous Fri Dec 18 10:50:04 2020 No.10519445

What's the best place to buy toric circle lenses?
In the past I did that terrible trick where you adjust the prescription for the astigmatism but I don't want to fuck with that anymore.
I'm willing to pay a premium I just want to have the safest source and best selection I can.
Pinky Paradise has the page that says they have them but when you click on it there's no listing so.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 12:14:32 2020 No.10519471 >>10519421 highly, highly depends on how large your chest is, as well as the blouse and dress. just get one and see for yourself honestly, it can help a lot but you have to figure out what flatters it.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 13:03:01 2020 No.10519498 >>10519421 I have a binder and it smoothed out my chest as well as flattening it, but did get one from a trans shop so that's it's purpose by default. It cut my 100cm bust down to 95 cm. That smoothess translates to the dress as well.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 13:42:36 2020 No.10519504 Any tricks for putting on/taking off OPs with side zips (my nemesis) by yourself? The opening created by the zip doesn't seem to create enough room for me to slip my arms into the sleeves.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 13:46:06 2020 No.10519505 >>10519504 put it on over your head.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 14:11:39 2020 No.10519516 >>10519505 That's what I'm doing. Care to be more specific?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 14:16:46 2020 No.10519519 >>10519504 It's too small for you

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 14:17:41 2020 No.10519521 >>10519504 It doesn’t fit you, sorry

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 14:21:32 2020 No.10519525 >>10519385 Yes

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 14:23:19 2020 No.10519526 >>10519498 Did it slightly take in your underbust as well? Like basically compress your skin/fat?

Anonymous Fri Dec 18 14:27:08 2020 No.10519528

>>10519519
>>10519521
*sigh* Once I put my dress on, it fits fine. It's a struggle to put it on because of the side zip not giving me enough room to fit my shoulders through, combined with the lack of shirring to give it that extra stretch. I can get it on, I just have to contort myself to do so. I'd love to hear from someone who actually has an OP with a side zip.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 14:30:14 2020 No.10519529 >>10519528 If it fits fine when it gets on then however you're putting it on now is your best bet.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 14:44:22 2020 No.10519535 Tech illiterate here, how do people usually take pictures of their coords or outfits? Do they get a large tripod and use that to take photos of themselves? Just put a dang phone on top of a drawer and set a timer on it?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 15:10:32 2020 No.10519561 >>10519535 I use a tripod and then indeed just set a timer on my phone

Anonymous Fri Dec 18 15:26:47 2020 No.10519573

>>10519535

I have a phone with settings I prefer to my good camera so I ended up spending money on a phone tripod. It's about 15-20 on Amazon but helps save on all the wonkiness you get from trying to balance it on a shelf. Some anons recommend a remote to help w pictures but I could never get it to connect to my phone and I usually only do 4-5 trials anyways before I got photo.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 15:30:44 2020 No.10519575 >>10519535 You can get cheap little tripods with bluetooth remote buttons. I think I got mine for like $15.

Anonymous Fri Dec 18 15:35:40 2020 No.10519579

>>10519535
To add on to this question, what specs should I be looking for on a phone camera to take decent pictures? The current one I have is several generations old and does the weird almost fish-eye effecta and images always come out blurry. I'm not picky with phones other than I won't get an iphone. I have nothing against iPhones, I'm just not used to nor savy with any apple product's OS.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 15:41:34 2020 No.10519581 >>10519579 Literally just get any modern smartphone

Anonymous Fri Dec 18 15:48:59 2020 No.10519585

Apologies for the really stupid question, but I guess that's literally what the thread is for. I'm not only new to lolita, but fashion in general, and I was wondering if there was a guide out there somewhere to tell the quality of lolita dresses etc? Like how to tell if lace is quality, if the material it's made of is quality, how/where to look for defects and so forth?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 15:55:33 2020 No.10519588 >>10519585 http://www.fyeahlolita.com/2010/04/how-to-tell-bad-lace-from-good-lace.html?m=1

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 16:02:48 2020 No.10519590 What are hexenhaus products made of? I own a hairclip from them I got in an old lolitadesu lucky pack and it's really lightweight. Is it just air dry clay?

Anonymous Fri Dec 18 16:51:08 2020 No.10519601
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>>10519528
I sympathize, anon. I have the hardest time with this dress. I can put it on, but it's a little uncomfortable. Taking it off requires help from another person.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 17:30:27 2020 No.10519610 File: 41 KB, 240x240, fuwa_fuwa_large_bow_main_240.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10515434 What is the search term in japanese for Chocomint?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 18:16:18 2020 No.10519623 >>10519528 So what you're saying is that it's too small for you

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 18 18:30:56 2020 No.10519630 >>10519528 How are you putting it on? I usually put my arms up and put those on over my head. I don't get how that wouldn't be enough space.

Anonymous Fri Dec 18 18:53:43 2020 No.10519644

>>10519585
I'm a bit new as well, but some things I have picked up after buying a handful of dresses.

Look at the photos of the dresses carefully. See if it's wrinkled, has loose threads, and if the lace meets the standards of the previous link the other anon gave you. Check the descriptions to see what fabric is used for the dress. If you're unfamiliar with the fabric, try googling it and seeing what it looks like when used. I don't trust anything that looks too shimmery personally. Decent places usually have detailed close ups of the dress/blouse so you're able to see things better. If the dress has been out for a while, try to see if others have worn it through Instagram, Google, the worn thread here, etc. Also take into consideration that sometimes the images are brighter than what the dress actually is. Remember that some of these dresses are not going to be able to be washed in a washer machine and may need to be done by hand/dry cleaned/etc. This is just something I consider when picking out dresses too.

Anonymous Fri Dec 18 19:37:52 2020 No.10519655
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Anyone know any good underskirts? That and recommendations for petticoats would be appreciated. I've been hobbling along with my old bodyline petticoat stacking and offbrand long skirt setup but I've given up on that.
Would want the skirt in pic but I'm pretty sure infanta can't fit my American ass

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 19 06:30:13 2020 No.10519810 I have an old btssb jsk with yellowed lace. Is it a good idea to rip the lace off, whiten it with oxyclean and than sew it back?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 19 06:59:03 2020 No.10519814 File: 152 KB, 1000x1819, ragcurl3.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I know the general idea of how to get rag curls, but what sort of hairstyle is this? Is it just a half pony tail but with rag curls?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 19 07:00:05 2020 No.10519815 File: 20 KB, 330x479, ragcurl2.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10519814 reminded me of these

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 19 07:01:07 2020 No.10519816 File: 23 KB, 342x480, ragcurl.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10519815

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 19 07:31:12 2020 No.10519817 >>10519810 why, when you can just spot treat with oxyclean?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 19 07:35:36 2020 No.10519818 Has anyone here used blackship instead of tenso for a Japanese address? I don't want to pay customs, and tenso doesn't lower package value

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 19 07:54:26 2020 No.10519822 >>10519818 Uh yes they do. Tenso lets you declare the value as whatever. You click the Edit package info button...

Anonymous Sat Dec 19 12:55:33 2020 No.10519930
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I have two lace questions. Some of the sleeve lace on my red angel pony OP has turned pinkish in the wash. I also noticed the lace on an usakumya has turned yellow from age. What are the best treatments for those two?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 19 13:40:17 2020 No.10519947 >>10519930 Oxyclean for the yellowed lace on your usakumya

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 19 13:42:55 2020 No.10519949 >>10519930 you can try spot treating with rit color remover for the pink lace.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 19 14:44:42 2020 No.10519971 >>10519822 You can only change the information about the goods, not the value.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 19 16:23:31 2020 No.10520001 >>10519971 No you can definitely change the value. Sometimes packages even come without a value and I have to enter it myself.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 19 16:43:22 2020 No.10520015 >>10519930 For yellowing, there's a process. First you want to wet the area and let dawn dish soap sit on it for an hour. Then you can it with oxyclean and let it sit another hour. Then you spray it with shout and then finally you wash it.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 20 14:16:06 2020 No.10520425 File: 18 KB, 160x160, A82BAB78-6866-43EC-80CD-06FDFDF6A245.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Are there any articles about infamous (ex)lolitas on Encyclopedia Dramatica? I'm bored and need something funny to read

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 20 14:42:56 2020 No.10520438 >>10520425 There's a thread on the farms

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 20 15:09:13 2020 No.10520453 >>10519814 Pretty much. Though the curls don’t look quite like rag curls. Could’ve just been curlers.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 20 16:46:59 2020 No.10520535 Is Shirley Temple a kid's brand or ?

Anonymous Sun Dec 20 17:07:37 2020 No.10520554

ok I don't know if I'm weird, but I am the only one who get sick when I wear shirred clothing ? Everything that have an elastic waist make me nauseous and so does shirring. I have a few j fashion piece like that and I wanted to try lolita dresses with back shirring since I find it cute but it kind of worries me. Does people who regulary wear shirred dresses have this ? Did you find ways to cope with it ?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 20 17:08:57 2020 No.10520557 >>10520535 Yes, that's why you shouldn't wear it since it promotes pedophilia.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 20 18:01:14 2020 No.10520588 >>10520554 You might be autistic?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 20 18:13:44 2020 No.10520592 >>10520554 Sounds like you have a sensory issue, and while it is common in autistic people it's not the only reason >I feel the same way about velvet

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 20 19:44:53 2020 No.10520651 >>10520554 I don't get sick. If they're not tight the shirring is so comfy I could live in it. If it's tight I just eat less

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 20 20:06:06 2020 No.10520663 >>10520557 What the hell are you going on about

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 20 20:07:54 2020 No.10520664 >>10520535 Yes, but they also make clothes that fits teens or small framed women. look for 150/160 sizes.

Anonymous Sun Dec 20 21:28:21 2020 No.10520721

>>10520554
those types of sensory issues can exist as the result of a neurological conditions or just as a weird quirk. i wouldn't take it to mean that you have autism. i have a neurological condition and have some textural/skin sensitivity problems that can make me physically uncomfortable or sick, meanwhile my bf (who has no issue whatsoever afaik) just despises touching velvet and microfiber.

Anonymous Sun Dec 20 22:12:30 2020 No.10520732

>>10520425
The site is going through some difficulty at the moment and most images are down, unfortunately. I wasn't able to see them via wayback machine either, and I bet there's some good old nostalgia lolita pics in here.

Newfags and children, please educate yourselves, this is required reading.

https://encyclopediadramatica.wiki/index.php/EGL

https://encyclopediadramatica.wiki/index.php/Portal:Whores

https://encyclopediadramatica.wiki/index.php/Portal:LiveJournal

>>10520438
lolcow is not comparable to ED. The lolita threads are so stale and salty, nobody has a sense of humor on there.

Anonymous Mon Dec 21 07:24:56 2020 No.10520885

>>10520588
>>10520592
>>10520721
oh, thank you for the answers. Ironically I do have autism but it kind of striked me since I'm not putted of by fabric texture or elasticated shapewear. I guess it get to me because it doesn't hug the skin evenly. I hope it will be ok if it's only the back section ( or I will find a way to modify it without damaging it ).

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 21 08:12:41 2020 No.10520892 >>10520732 Thanks anon. just read the first article about egl and it was beautifully insulting

Anonymous Mon Dec 21 08:23:11 2020 No.10520895

>>10520732
Damn, can't believe there's an entire generation that has probably never dipped their toes into encyclopedia dramatica. ED to zoomers just means eating disorder.

>>10520892
ED is truly a relic of bygone days, before truly insane people and normies overtook the internet, and when you could still be a leftist while being delightfully politically incorrect. 10 years ago it was the right wingers who were the ones who got offended by every little thing. Oh how the tables have turned. Identity politics/cancel culture/PCness really ruined the left.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 10:29:00 2020 No.10521594 are there any secondhand clothing shops that closed down this year or new ones that opened?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 10:59:42 2020 No.10521603 >>10520885 I don't know if it helps, but you will be wearing a blouse underneath most things, so the shirring wouldn't be touching your skin directly.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 11:21:41 2020 No.10521609 File: 169 KB, 900x896, mucha2.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Does anyone know who this lolita is? Or the dress that she's wearing?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 11:35:24 2020 No.10521610 >>10521609 That's Sanakanin. The dress is Palace Rose Flare from IW. https://lolibrary.org/items/iw-palace-rose-flare-jsk

Anonymous Tue Dec 22 11:38:36 2020 No.10521612

>>10521609
>>10521609 #
That's Sanakanin. The dress is Palace Rose Flare JSK from IW.
https://lolibrary.org/items/iw-palace-rose-flare-jsk
She gives the outfit breakdown on her Tumblr.
https://sanakanin.tumblr.com/post/166506833052/caelia-flowerbush-classic-for-the-philippine

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 11:42:07 2020 No.10521613 >>10520895 It’s really fucking annoying honestly. It’s bled into Lolita too where every little thing is up for political debate.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 13:48:58 2020 No.10521676 US gulls, do you pay state Use Tax on purchases from Japan?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 15:26:54 2020 No.10521696 >>10521676 Luckily no so far? The Japanese tax though is basically the same rate (10%)

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 18:59:40 2020 No.10521771 Do lolitas ever feel satisfied with the number of dresses they have, or is it a never-ending void that must be filled?

Anonymous Tue Dec 22 19:17:07 2020 No.10521777

>>10521676
You have to self-report in order to pay state use tax. There's also no real way to prove that you didn't send the item to a different state immediately after receiving it. In order for the state to prove you have to pay use tax, they would need records from domestic/international retailers saying you bought something without paying your state's tax. No state is going to chase down hundreds of records to get a couple hundred dollars in tax from you. Something like only 1% of people pay use tax, and they are mostly accountant and lawyers. Worst case scenario is that maybe Amazon reports in bulk that they didn't charge you sales tax on some purchases. But it's not like US customs can prove whether or not you already paid tax through an online retailer before it enters the country.

>>10521771
Mostly a never ending void. After getting most of the dresses on my list, I got bored and started buying them in other colorways/cuts. Everything left on my list now is pretty rare. So there's a cut off for me I guess when my list runs out, but it's not like there's a magic number of dresses I'll stop at.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 19:54:13 2020 No.10521795 >>10521771 I'll get to a point where I have everything I want, or is easily bought....That just might be 200 dresses from now.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 20:01:14 2020 No.10521799 >>10521771 There's a few dresses I still want but now I find myself focusing on stuff like blouses and accessories.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 21:36:45 2020 No.10521847 >>10521771 Much like anything in life, the only way to be happy is to actually decide you're content with what you have. Which is boring and antithetical to a materialistic hobby. So no, there is no end.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 21:45:30 2020 No.10521850 >>10520554 I feel like that when I wear anything that touches my neck, which stinks because almost all lolita tops and ops do. When I’m not wearing lolita and it’s cold enough to require sleeves I wear boat necks and wide V necks almost exclusively.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 21:46:33 2020 No.10521851 >>10519815 >>10519816 The curls on those women are hairpieces, most likely bought curled with a narrow iron.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 21:57:42 2020 No.10521857 Will Wunderwelt have a coupon code for Christmas? Have they in the past?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 22 22:23:11 2020 No.10521871 >>10520895 >>10520732 /Thread

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 23 00:57:47 2020 No.10521951 Can you ship items from fril to tenso? It keep getting an error page when trying to create an account. Do I have to create a rakuten jp account first then use that? Ty, from a new idiot.

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 23 01:06:42 2020 No.10521955 >>10521951 You need a Japanese bank account to use fril

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 23 01:09:23 2020 No.10521956 >>10521850 Wow, I feel kinda validate now Like I HATE how chiffon feels on my skin, like it makes me wretch

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 23 01:13:11 2020 No.10521958 >>10521955 ty Anon appreciate it

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 23 07:03:23 2020 No.10522056 >>10521603 thank you anon, I already wear blouse underneath those type of clothes since it look cuter but I guess it's really just the way the elastics work ( kind of remind me how we say to not layer binder or strongly elasticated garnement )

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 23 07:38:36 2020 No.10522058 >>10521771 I sometimes feel like i have too much and then i have to sell some things to feel satisfied

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 23 12:10:27 2020 No.10522123 >>10521857 You're in luck, there's one. 2024ww25 for 10% off orders over 10,000 yen until 27 December.

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 23 14:01:55 2020 No.10522195 File: 164 KB, 1080x805, 20201223_044249.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10515434 Does anyone have a link to Dawn and Morning Dew's Taobao store? I tried image search and it isn't popping up.

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 23 23:54:11 2020 No.10522389 has anyone considered or gotten toe shortening surgery? my second toe puts me at 26.5 cm but i'd like to be able to more easily purchase Taobao/brand shoes without wearing a tight LL or paying extra for custom sizing.

Anonymous Thu Dec 24 00:13:37 2020 No.10522390

>>10522389
No, but I know it isn't a super rare procedure. I think women get it done for the exact reason you want it done. It's going to be expensive as it is cosmetic and not medical surgery. Also, you may suffer some complications after. It's risky.

Does anyone know where to get blouses that aren't just white/cream/black? I've gone through the entire taobao spreadsheet basically and searched but its all pastel, white, black blouses.

>>10522195
Seconded!

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 00:15:35 2020 No.10522391 >>10522389 Frankly, I don’t think it’s worth it. The results are iffy

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 00:20:26 2020 No.10522392 >>10522390 Nvm I just did an image search. Forgot like an idiot, lol. >>10522195 Try doing an image search on taobao for these. Hopefully you get lucky!

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 00:43:20 2020 No.10522399 >>10522392 I did imagine search on Taobao & Google. Nothing pop's up unfortunately.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 00:50:11 2020 No.10522401 Is Nile Perch style Fairy kei considered a different style than normal fairy kei? When I look at NP it seems to have a different vibe than the other stuff I see labeled as fairy kei. Genuinely curious why they're considered fairy

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 01:11:03 2020 No.10522404 >>10522401 Not sure what you mean by different vibe, NP is quintessential fairy kei

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 03:36:53 2020 No.10522431 Preparing for sugary carnival. Does ap USA charge more for mtos than Japan? If so is the hike proportionate to how much I’d pay for shipping from Japan/is there any advantage to either.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 05:37:34 2020 No.10522457 >>10522431 I buy from both and AP USA is always cheaper than JP with a SS, but really on par with Japanese MTO prices if you consider what tax and forwarding costs

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 08:15:41 2020 No.10522480 >>10522195 I believe this is the one: https://shop112964555.world.taobao.com/ The stock is pretty limited though

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 08:22:41 2020 No.10522481 How much money do you usually spend on lolita per year? Also, how do you budget for it?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 10:57:38 2020 No.10522537 >>10522481 I don’t and I usually have spent a lot of my paychecks on it. I’m working to not do that next year.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 11:09:32 2020 No.10522539 >>10522431 The price is comparable but they're usually the last store to have them available to order and the last to receive them to ship out. Often I've bought stuff from the other stores and paid like $10 - 20 more for the peace of mind

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 17:54:56 2020 No.10522672 anyone have an estimate on how much the Sugary Carnival re-release will cost?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 18:06:32 2020 No.10522678 >>10522481 I think about 4k-5k in the last 2 months. I'm not sure about next year. I just got back into it, so we'll see what next year brings. I sold some BTC and treated myself.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 18:10:24 2020 No.10522680 Square necklines aren't forbidden in lolita, right?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 19:08:45 2020 No.10522708 >>10522680 go for it

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 19:09:51 2020 No.10522709 does CC tend to stock better items in their IRL shops?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 19:46:03 2020 No.10522741 Who the fuck is Raines on LM and how much shit do they sell a year?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 20:08:54 2020 No.10522750 >>10522741 probably rainedragon, runs a lolita blog and has been around forever

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 20:29:32 2020 No.10522759 >>10515599 I've read people asking for custom measurements from her, and she does them!

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 20:34:39 2020 No.10522765 >>10516369 Plain black tights would be way too heavy for an all black dress. I would put lace or sheer tights on instead, or just frilly ankle socks and leave the legs bare.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 20:38:43 2020 No.10522768 >>10522678 Here I was feeling guilty over spending a thousand in the last 3 months!

Anonymous Thu Dec 24 20:46:57 2020 No.10522776

What does it mean when DHL tracking says "Shipment on Hold"? Violet Fane finally shipped my Otome Nostalgia items late but the tracking says it's "on hold" in Belgium now after leaving Spain. I've never had this happen before but also never had anything shipped DHL that wasn't coming from Asia.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 20:52:23 2020 No.10522778 >>10522776 My CC order said this, I asked DHL and they said it just meant it was on hold until after Christmas!

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 20:54:29 2020 No.10522780 >>10522778 Thanks for the info! Now I can relax a little. I am a little bummed I won't get my items by Christmas; girls in my local comm are posting about receiving theirs over the last week or two and I feel like such an odd one out.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 20:55:25 2020 No.10522781 >>10522768 We still got time lol

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 20:58:53 2020 No.10522784 Is wunderwelt still shipping to the USA?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 21:03:46 2020 No.10522786 >>10522784 They have been with Yamato if you request since EMS is down. Idk if they still are rn but I see no reason why they would change.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 24 21:18:31 2020 No.10522790 >>10522750 Kek it’s not her you idiot

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 03:34:18 2020 No.10522939 >>10515434 are there any lolita brands (taobao is okay too) that sell blouses with 114 cm bust size?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 03:52:45 2020 No.10522945 >>10517207 I have this dress BNWT and will sell it to you anon! It was purchased on devilinspired and I've never worn it besides trying it on.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 03:59:43 2020 No.10522946 >>10519528 My husband always does my side zipper and has caught my skin in the zipper more times than I can count...

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 10:37:47 2020 No.10523079 >>10520895 I have almost no memory of non PC leftism on the internet since I was quite young, sometime I wonder how it looked like at the time.

Anonymous Fri Dec 25 10:50:13 2020 No.10523091

>>10523079

A large portion of the internet is still like this, just now full of complaints about PC leftism; instead of trying to just exist without it and enjoy its absence, people can't help but obsess over it's presence and whinge constantly so it's hardly any better.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 15:42:07 2020 No.10523202 Bloomers: essential or optional?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 15:57:39 2020 No.10523204 >>10522939 Probably since everyone is catering toward the morbidly obese these days. Try meta.

Anonymous Fri Dec 25 16:49:46 2020 No.10523224

Are any of the dresses Mana wore for album images or stage actual Moitie dresses you can hunt for, or were they all custom designs? Were there ever Moitie releases inspired by specific stage costumes (ie that match the look of dresses of Gardenia-era Mana or Beast of Blood era Mana)?

Not for any weird cosplay purposes but I love the silhouette and details of a few of those dresses and was curious if they were even Moitie.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 17:19:34 2020 No.10523237 >>10522768 I did a similar amount but in around one month lol feck

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 17:20:27 2020 No.10523238 What's the best taobao resellers (if any)? Are they even legit?

>>	3851 Fri Dec 25 17:35:29 2020 No.10523244 >>10523202 How short is your skirt?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 17:42:21 2020 No.10523248 If I want to get in on Sugary Carnival when it comes out, I should make a tenshi order now? I've never made one before and I may need help. It's my ultimate dream dress and the reason I got into lolita back in 2015!!!

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 18:57:41 2020 No.10523271 >>10523202 You don't have to wear bloomers, but wear something that covers your ass. It's surprisingly easy to flash people.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 18:59:13 2020 No.10523272 >>10523248 If you want to pay extra for no reason sure go ahead

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 19:00:17 2020 No.10523274 >>10523248 It’s an MTO so they won’t run out. I would order from the online shop myself because it’s cheaper.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 21:24:16 2020 No.10523330 >>10523244 Knee-length. I'm planning on wearing opaque tights but I'm leaning towards bloomers anyways.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 25 22:31:56 2020 No.10523360 Any confirmation on which MTO releases first? I don't know if there's been any official statement on that from AP. Would they be monthly from January till March?

soup Fri Dec 25 23:17:24 2020 No.10523372

>>10516959
soup is the cutest, kindest, most honest poster on /cgl/. single parent of 3, but still make time to help anon out with their cosplay/lolita related questions. i.e
>>10515964
>>10516049
some anon's like to bully and take advantage of soup's kindness and slander him every chance they get because they're mean people (you shouldn't listen to these anons).
>>10517129
soup never lied once in his life. pls stop spreading misinformation about soup. if you truly knew soup's story you would know that it's not he that is retarded, but he has an autistic niece.
>>10517136
you're thinking of frances anon, not soup
>>10517212
:0

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 26 01:35:58 2020 No.10523435 >>10523204 big bust doesn't always mean morbidly obese, retard. some people are cursed with large boobs.

Anonymous Sat Dec 26 04:17:52 2020 No.10523476

>>10523272
>>10523274
Nta but ordering from an SS like Tenshi has never been more expensive for me than buying from the US store. AP USA is already marked up that paying the SS fees just makes you break even. Not to mention you get your items before everyone else most of the time.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 26 14:49:53 2020 No.10523606 >>10523476 Shh don't tell them

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 26 19:08:17 2020 No.10523671 >>10523435 Keep telling that to yourself to an early grave. 114cm bust rofl.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 27 00:27:44 2020 No.10523775 I only own one Honey Cinnamon item and it fits fine. Does their stuff usually run in similar sizes or is it all over the place?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 27 01:50:40 2020 No.10523793 What's the best shipping service for ordering mtos? I've been a lolita for years but never used anything other than lacemarket. I feel like I should know this by now, but I lost my link compilation in my pc move.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 27 09:46:40 2020 No.10523905 >>10523476 Wait ayrt and I really want sugary carnival, so would I make an order with tenshi now or wait til the day of? Would there be a chance I couldn't get it? Would I order from AP Paris, Japan, or USA?

Anonymous Sun Dec 27 11:35:08 2020 No.10523945

Does a petticoat affect the length of a dress? As in will the hem of a dress, for example one that goes down to my knee with no petti, maybe go to a little bit above the knee with one on? In my head it makes sense that it would be like that, but I'm both new and stupid so idrk. If yes, how much shorter does it look on average? I'm looking to buy my first dress and I'm worried that since I'm quite tall, the AP dress I'm looking at will look too short.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 27 11:46:27 2020 No.10523951 >>10523945 Lolita is designed with petticoats in mind. Yes, technically, wearing one will make the dress a bit shorter, but it was made to be worn with a petticoat under it.

Anonymous Sun Dec 27 12:13:37 2020 No.10523961

>>10523951
Yes, of course. Thank you. Does that mean I can take a measuring tape and fold it at 89 cm (the dress lenght stated on the website) and hold it up to my shoulder to roughly see about where the dress will sit? Or alternatively put on a random dress i already own, which I measured to be 85cm from shoulder seam to the hem, and measure an extra four centimetres down? Maybe subtract a little?

Anonymous Sun Dec 27 12:43:29 2020 No.10523964

>>10523961
Flat measurements are never exactly the same as being on your body, lolita or not, but it will give you an idea of where the dress will end, yeah.

If you are super tall, you can also look into getting an underskirt to add some length to your dresses.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 27 13:08:07 2020 No.10523972 What does it mean when lolitas here say 'she should dress in a way that flatters her body'? Is it just code for 'wear something that fits, fatty' or something else? How do I know if something actually flatters me?

Anonymous Sun Dec 27 13:14:19 2020 No.10523973

>>10523964
Thank you. Idk why I always get this kind of anxiety about sizing when shopping online. I think I'll just get the dress and see how I feel about it when it's on me. I'll probably get an underskirt sometime as well, but it can wait until I get the dress since I'm not in a rush. Thanks again

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 27 13:26:40 2020 No.10523979 Can you ask for combined shipping in Wunderwelt?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 27 14:45:07 2020 No.10524009 File: 60 KB, 564x845, advert2.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I think this is an advertisement for a Japanese fashion store. Is it an advert for grimoire or some other store?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 27 14:48:02 2020 No.10524012 File: 66 KB, 564x845, advert3.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10524009

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 27 14:55:32 2020 No.10524016 File: 37 KB, 467x700, advert1.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>10524012

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 28 00:52:22 2020 No.10524259 Does anyone wear a waist cincher, chest binder, corset or anything else related to fit into some dresses that are borderline? If you do can you make any suggestions? Also, I have never seen any lolitas without bangs. Are bangs necessary?

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 28 03:11:44 2020 No.10524346 Which shopping services do in store item lotteries? I never had to use one for this purpose and would like to know which one gulls deem trustworthy enough

Anonymous Mon Dec 28 09:53:26 2020 No.10524435
File: 439 KB, 750x1000, 84506080-7FB3-4770-8B2A-183F411C9602.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]

What’s the best A line petticoat for classic lolita now? I haven’t bought one since Classical Puppets reigned supreme and need a new one. Preferably around the same price point.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 28 16:31:06 2020 No.10524625 >>10524009 >>10524012 >>10524016 Yes, those are old shop photos from Grimoire.

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