/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

[Anonymous No.6408900]

CGL,
I miss dressing cute and colorful during high school. I had a great freaking time and it was some of the best days of my life. I'm 21 now and have a pretty "normal" closet, though some pieces from my decora days are set away for maybe my child to enjoy some day. Though I do have a hankerin' to wear some of the cute stuff again. I'm not really into anime anymore, let alone cosplaying. Are there any inspirations of older folk who still dress cute and pull it off well without exactly screaming weeb? I want to still be able to go outside wearing the stuff and be able to be taken seriously? I'm looking for inspirational photos, if anything like this exists.

Thanks tons. Pic related, some of my bracelets in "the good ole days"

[Anonymous No.6410612]

>>6408900
I always LOVED dressing up in rainbows and bright colors, and I found I couldn't give up my bright colors, but I just mix them into more toned-down clothes
I'll wear a neon lime green tank top, but it'll be a high quality, square neck one and I'll match it with a charcoal skirt, charcoal sheer pantyhose, ballet flats and a sheer white sweater with some kind of colorful necklace
Or a cream colored shirt with fire-engine red skinny jeans and boots

pic semi-related, it's not exactly what you're talking about but it's still bright and cute

[Anonymous No.6411047]

>>6410612
Thanks~ I'd love more inspirations though. That is cute

[Anonymous No.6411208]

>>6408900
You can wear decora pieces as much as you want.
The key to it having a mature feeling to it is keeping it to a minimum: one piece at a time, and make sure it goes well with everything else you wear(i.e don't wear a bright pink bracelet if you're wearing an emerald business dress with a black blazer)

[Anonymous No.6411219]

>>6411208
Another example.

[Anonymous No.6411231]

Ugh, is 21 old now?

[Anonymous No.6411243]

>>6411231
It's not really "old", but it does sort of demand a move into maturity. At 21 most people are either out on their own or finishing up school, so the "real" jobs, potential careers and internships start to become really important. And you can't just dress however you want for those, so the early-to-mid 20's usually include a severe shift in dress.

[Anonymous No.6411275]

>>6411219
You can also wear decora necklaces, just make sure it's the CENTERPIECE of your outfit i. e. nothing else is detailed/fun/interesting

[Anonymous No.6411280]

>>6411275
You can easily wear a couple of your bracelets with a demure one-piece in a neutral colour to make it pop.

[Anonymous No.6411281]

>>6411280
You can even wear a few of your tops(assuming they don't all have your hello kitty on them), as long as you tone them down with - you guessed it - basic pieces in neutral colours.

[Anonymous No.6411287]

>>6411281

[Anonymous No.6411286]

>>6411208
>>6411219
>>6411275
>>6411280

I hope all of these are pic unrelated, because they have nothing to do with incorporating decora into a normal outfit. Those are just normal accessories and don't give any sort of visual aid to what you're describing.

[Sick !.LlKAkH4Jk No.6411289]

I think the trick is to have ONE bold/playful/colorful piece and let the rest of the outfit be simple with subtle colors.
For a casual day, something like pic related would be nice with a pair of jeans or black leggings. Still cute, but not over the top.

[Anonymous No.6411312]

>>6411286
These rules can also apply to decora. Seriously, just imagine nigger uistayi
all the accesories in pink.

[Anonymous No.6411319]

>>6411289
True. The key with making decora look mature is to take any one item OUT of a decora outfit and put it in a regular outfit. It would look just like a normal outfit with a fun twist.

[Anonymous No.6411330]

Do a Google image search for "arm party". It's all about using color and stacking accessories.

[Anonymous No.6411347]

>>6411319
Probably the most versatile part of decora other than accessories is the top. Assuming it's a dusty pink, you can easily wear it with regular clothes for a pop of colour.

[Anonymous No.6411353]

You should be honest with yourself though, some of those bracelets wouldn't be taken seriously no matter what you wore them with. rave beads and shit just scream convention raver. The other pieces look like they could be incorporated though.

[Anonymous No.6411786]

Can we side-track this thread and have a bit more on how to incorporate J-fashion pieces into normal western wear?
Pic related, the sort of stuff I have a lot of.

[Anonymous No.6412212]

>>6411330
Oh lawd its like decora grown up mature now. I love it. And it has like the same co-ordinating skills that I loved to do

[Anonymous No.6412895]

>>6411289
Oh hey I have that sweater

[Anonymous No.6412925]

>>6412895
Oops, forgot to attach picture.

But yeah, I guess to reiterate what others have said, just pair one "cute" thing with a bunch of regular/plain stuff. I usually just pair this with muted cowl/black tights/black skirt/black heels. I seem to be able to get away with it without any looks.

[Anonymous No.6413060]

bumpf or more pictures!

[Anonymous No.6413957]

>>6411786
I'd like that... Though sad to say I don't have any photos like that, so I'll bump

[Anonymous No.6413979]

>>6411289
Where is that from?

[Anonymous No.6414921]

>>6413979
Probably Taobao. But I bought mine a few years ago on YesStyle.