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Fresh from AP's Facebook page.

>> No.6742939

I CALLED IT.

>> No.6742945

wanna bet they don't get that many pre-orders because most of the people who were SO HORRIBLY UPSET they didn't get it were buying for impulse/instant gratification?

>> No.6742952

wait now, i was sick for like an entire week. what exactly have i missed here? can someone explain this to me?

>> No.6742957

>>6742952
Long story short, DDC sold out within minutes in Japan and online. Poor planning on AP's end led to VERY little supply for the large demand. Many dresses went to scalpers. Many loli were pissed and some wanted to boycott AP. AP saw this, apologized, and is going to do a re-release.

>> No.6742995

>>6742957
The buying system was pretty fair really. Mostly, even with the buying restrictions, a lot of people didn't get the dress (at some stores, probably about half of those who turned up), so AP is doing another run of the print because demand was so high

>> No.6743008
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6743008

Fuck yes I will get my fucking head bow YESSS.
Ya, I am very excited about this, kind of pissed that I was up for 3 days for nothing, but I love the dress and was really not looking foreword to trying to tack down the lavender head bow then paying 100 bucks for it...
But now everyone and there mother will have this print.

>> No.6743013

Is trying to sell it now going to work?

>> No.6743032

>>6742945
I would take you up on that bet, Anon. I think AP gon make bank.

>> No.6743047

Hey, ladies! AP USA is doing free shipping on the 5th-7th so you can apply it to your DDC pre-order!

>> No.6743068

looking at those "restrictions" makes me think those scalpers are going to be mad as fuck. it's basically a free for all now.

>> No.6743092

>>6743013
It will likely go to 2/3 or 3/4 retail and stay there. For a long time.

>> No.6743104

>>6743068

Who gives a fuck about scalpers? All of the folks who already planned to give up their money for this print will now have the chance to do so without being cheated out of even more money.

Honestly, I find it hilarious that it's worth is probably going to go down now because of this, and the all the buyers who were just looking to make a quick buck are in shambles.

Can't decide between the salopette or skirt...

>> No.6743105

>>6743068
GOOD. Let this be a lesson to them.

>> No.6743120

>>6743104

Get the skirt, anon. I have it and it's beautiful.

>> No.6743122

>>6742933
sigh... I just... want.. the blouses... in all colors... :(

>> No.6743138

>>6743122

Ugh, me too. Kawaii as fuck.

>> No.6743149

>>6743047
Looking at the flyer, is the free shipping just on orders over 500 USD? I was only planning on getting a JSK/bow.

>> No.6743161

>>6743104
it's definitely going to go down
what was the price the first set of orders had? same price? any advantage of early release? that's the only hope i think they have.

also if they don't close orders early (assuming they don't have a limit they will take) you can swing by the store while visiting the cherry blossom festival on the 13th

>> No.6743160

>>6743138
And like.. NONE of them have shown up on Auction. And I don't think the site ever restocked... and international didn't even get any... not a big surprise but still... they are so gorgeous :\

>> No.6743173

I don't give a crap how many girls and their mothers will have this print. I will never forget dat ivory JSK. I don't care when I will get it, as long as it appears in my life. I could just stare at it all day and think to myself, time well spent.

>> No.6743177

Does anyone have clear pictures of the colors? Or know which colors are close to accurate representation? I can't decide on which color...Worried the Ivory is too yellow or blue too vibrant...then maybe purple is too deep of a purple...

>> No.6743184

>>6743177
The ivory is very custardy/creamy. It reminds me of doughnut filling heh.

The lavander is really beautiful... it doesn't look too deep at all?

The mint is pretty neon imo.

Lavander and Ivory are my favorite.

>> No.6743187

>>6743184
>mint
I thought it was sax

>> No.6743198
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>>6743184
Hmm I would prefer it would be more of a very pastel/easter purple (light SC light)...if you get what I mean. I saw one picture of the blue and was just way too bright so and made me worry about that option...so now I am wondering Ivory or Purple mostly too...Picture shows how I don't want the ivory to look like..

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>>6743177
Here's a pic , taken in natural light . It's not too yellow more of a cream color

>> No.6743205

>>6743187
sorry, sax. Yes sorry. it's a very bright sax though imo

>> No.6743209

>>6743201
Thank you!! I think I will get Ivory now...this is ridiculous but I've been debating for days....

>> No.6743212

>>6743209
I don't think that's ridiculous, it's a ~$300 purchase.

>> No.6743228

>>6743212
Haha yea! I am just used to knowing which one I like the most right away but it gets hard when some edited photos of certain color ways look better than in their true color

>> No.6743234

>>6743201
It's not surprising people kept calling this the 'pink colorway,' it really does leave a pink impact.

>> No.6743247

How minty is the sax colorway? I've heard it's more on the mint side, but I ended up going for lavender since I don't own anything that color at the moment.

Did any other people receive refunds from the restock last night? I haven't gotten any and my paypal looks the same after my spending spree getting everything to go in the set (because I don't care if it's all made to match, motherfucking ponies!). I guess I'm just paranoid that I'm going to get all this stuff, get refunded for the most important part and then have to wait until September to wear it all together. Lolita first world problems.

>> No.6743264

Anyone have any pictures of the black colorway being worn?

>> No.6743355

>>6743264
Requesting this too. I'm torn between the black and cream. I'm probably getting either the skirt or the salopette, but is the gold on the print really jarring? It seems a bit tacky in photos so I'm a little worried...

>> No.6743363

>>6743355
On the black, no, it's really not. I haven't worn it yet but it looks very pretty and classy.

>> No.6743381

>>6743363
Thank you for the info! Do you have the skirt or the salopette?

>> No.6743380

>>6743149
Appears that way. Gah, would've been so much better for us if it were for all orders over $100. Oh well.

>> No.6743384

I would love pics of any and all versions worn. If anyone could list their height as well it would be a great help.... Coords not necessary. I just want to see them on bodies of different heights.

Also- could someone please measure either or both jsk from center front to waist and then from waist to hem not including lace? This is an important measurement for my long torso...

>> No.6743387

>>6743363
Thanks for the info! Did you get the skirt as well? Everyone seems to go for the cream of lavender color way, so I haven't seen many pictures of the black one yet. Hope you post pictures when you do wear it! I'm sure you'll look gorgeous in it.

>> No.6743388

>>6743381
>>6743387
No, just the OP, sorry! Really is beautiful though, I highly encourage anyone on the fence to buy it!

>> No.6743402

I have a really shitty photo of me I took this afternoon in the black OP just after it arrived...if you want me to post it...It's a lazy coord.

>> No.6743399

>>6743384
Seconding this request.

I'm 5'9 and would like to know if it'd look super short on me, but I heard the straps are adjustable on the jsks? I just want to make sure because $300 would be a lot of money to throw into a dress that would end up too short.

>> No.6743401

>>6743387
>Hope you post pictures when you do wear it! I'm sure you'll look gorgeous in it.
Oh and daww, I will, and thank you!

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>>6743388
The OP is really nice as well though! I was considering it, but it's a little out of my budget right now. Thanks for the encouragement! I'll try to get it through this re-release. Have a cute cake gif as thanks anon.

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>>6743408
My gif does not gif. Oh well.

>> No.6743424

>>6743402
That's totally fine! I just want to see how it looks outside of stock photos. Thanks in advance anon!

>> No.6743437

>>6743408
>>6743418
This is what happens when you try to download gifs onto an iPhone, anon!

>> No.6743460

>>6743234
Yeah, it's a little too pink for me, which is why I've been debating it with myself... And the ivory is the only color I'd consider. Hmm.

>> No.6743515

>>6743460
I got the ivory skirt and I love it. For reference: I am usually a classic loli and am not a fan of pink but somehow on this print I like it.
You will have to embrace the pinkness of it, but for me it was worth jumping that hurdle for this print.
My only concern is the length. I usually like my loli longer and it is soooooo short. I will make an attempt at making an underskirt for it.

>> No.6743524

>>6743515

I feel like it'd be beautiful with layered chiffon underskirts in ivory and gold.

>> No.6743531

>>6743515
How tall are you? I'm 5'9 and I have concerns about the length.

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>>6743424
Here, you go, anon. Again sorry for the quality/bad photo.

>>6743531
Not that anon, but I'm actually 5'9, this is the OP though, so not sure what the skirt would be like.

>> No.6743581

>>6743531
I am only 5 foot six. With a petticoat it comes a good 4 inches above my knee. On some taller lolis (Cadney and Faunkegin are known for this look) it looks really cute but I wear heels rather than flats or tea parties with my dresses so without an underskirt it looks a little trashy.

>> No.6743592

>>6743552
You look so cute in it!

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6743589

>>6743177
Lavender

>> No.6743600

>>6743581
wth really? Can we see pictures? The 5 9 girl here >>6743552 in the OP isn't close to 4 inches above the knee

>> No.6743627

I just picked it up and it is probably closer to 3 inches. I may switch to a slightly less poofy petti until I get an underskirt made. I think with tights it won't matter as much as well.

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>>6743437
You caught me anon! Ah maybe I should have gotten an android instead haha.

>> No.6743633

>>6743552
Thank you so much anon! Argh it looks perfect!!! You look really great in it.

>> No.6743646

>>6743592
>>6743633
Wow thanks guys!

And no problem, I'm really digging the colour a lot, even more than I thought I would. The contrast is just amazing! I'll probably post another, better coord at some point though(and hopefully not be so lazy with my camera lol.

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>>6743177

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>> No.6743881

>>6743552
i'm 5'3" and ap dresses hit me in the exact place they are hitting you, i'm so confused

>> No.6743896

>>6743844
Thank you!

>> No.6743923
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>>6743600
Here it is with no petti.
This is just for length- so it is NOT a coord. Not even close.
I tried to take the pic as far back as possible so the camera angle was as true as I could make it. The closer to the mirror I took the pic the longer the skirt appeared due to the camera angle.

>> No.6743927
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6743927

>>6743923
And with a Classical Puppets bell shaped petti:

>> No.6743946

>>6743881
I have a magic friend like that. She is 5'8" and dresses that are too short on me at 5'5" look awesome (and longer) on her. And she has big boobs that never loaf. I want to know her secret.

>> No.6743969

>>6743923
How tall are you?

>> No.6743975

>>6743969
5'6

>> No.6743977
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6743977

>>6743927
Whoa, scandalous! JK, I actually like this look, even with heels. If you pair it with tights it could look really princessy and elegant, like this girl's coord.

>> No.6743990

>>6743975
Really? God damn AP.
I want this dress but I don't want it to be that short on me. I'm 5'6" and a little heavier so I think it would sit even just a tad higher on me.

>> No.6744012

>>6743990
I actually got the skirt instead of a dress because AP waistbands generally sit on my second rib instead of at my waist and if I lengthen the straps too much the bodice doesn't sit right.

I really want a JSK in this series, but I fear the same thing happening

>> No.6744023

Do you think they'll release it for the international site as well? I don't really know how the US site works.

>> No.6744027

>>6743977
Ffff, this girl is beautiful! I love the tights with the heels.

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This was a quick snap of my jsk in my room. Sorry about the mini pharmacy to the right.

>> No.6744068

>>6743977

Honestly, I like seeing dresses on taller lolitas because they are thigh length. God, I feel like such a pervert and I'm not even into girls.

>> No.6744078

>>6743946
Short torso, long legs, maybe?

>> No.6744182

>>6744023
The US site ships internationally if that helps any.

>> No.6744189

I think I'll go ahead and buy this dress after seeing it on taller loli. If it doesn't work out, I can always try selling it later.

>> No.6744202

>>6744182

Oh ok thanks for the info!

>> No.6744207

>>6744202
international site should also have the reserve

>> No.6744257

So what are people's favorite colorways? From what I've seen, it seems to be lavender>ivory>sax>black?

>> No.6744260

>>6744257
That seems to be the general popularity.
For me,
Ivory>Black>Lav>Sax

I do not like the blue/pink combo in sax at all

>> No.6744277

>>6744257
In order of my personal favorites:

1.) Ivory
2.) Black
3.) Lavendar
4.) Sax

I'm more of a classic lolita but dat ivory... HHHNNNNNNGGG

>> No.6744282

>>6744257
Sax is actually the only one I'd consider getting.
I really love the actual design of the (non-tiered) jsk, with the waistband and the crossing straps in the back, as well as the way the stripes look like they gradate from blue to pink, but the ponies don't do it for me. I don't mind them, but seeing as they're what's making people love this dress so much, I'd feel weird buying it since that's the part I'm super "meh" about.

>> No.6744283

>>6744257

For me it's black>ivory>Sax>Lavender

Well less competition for the black I suppose...I still think black is the best because of the contrast though.

>> No.6744294

>>6744283
>>6744277
>>6744260
Interesting that seagulls seem more fond of black than most.

>>6744282
You can buy a dress for whatever reasons, I don't really get that hyped about the ponies either (a bit more excited after I realized they were unicorns); I just think the dress looks beautiful.

>> No.6744343

>the custom order release may drive down secondhand prices
Well I bloody hope it does. I also hope people buy multiple items to saturate the comm sales and deflate the market value of the blessed thing.
I like those jsks, but not enough to pay well over $300 for one. Hot damn.

>> No.6744352

>>6744257
1) Lavender
2) Sax
2) Ivory
4) Black

No, that's not a typo. I think sax and ivory are tied, in my opinion, but I know for certain I like lavender the most and black the least.

What are people's favorite dress type? I have a copy of both the tiered and the regular style JSKs in lavender and I only want to keep one, but I don't know which one to pick... they both have such great features...

>> No.6744358

>>6744352
I like the tiered JSK best. The back details of the regular JSK is lovely, but I always wear long wigs and it would be hidden.

>> No.6744363

I don't think the price of the dress will deflate THAT much on the secondhand market. Everyone isn't going to try selling their dresses around the same time and it's a popular print. My guess is that it'll stay at retail value for a while or go just a little below.

>> No.6744369

>>6744061
This is my jsk, originally I wanted lavender or ivory, but definitely not black.
I've begun to see the general appeal of all, but I really like the one I got. It's slightly minty and really beautiful.
As much as I love the tiered version, the normal appeals to me more. If I can get itone day, I would.

I just received my bow today and it's all skewed. I think it needs steaming.

>> No.6744383

>>6744352
I like the regular JSK and the OP, the tiered just doesn't do it for me. It's probably a lot lovelier in person though.

>>6744343
If you mean you're hoping they get depressed below retail, good luck, I still rather doubt it. Might vary by colorway though.

>>6744363
I agree. Honestly it's only going to go as low as people are willing to sell it, and I think for this it's going to stick around retail.

>> No.6744385

>>6744369
Would you mind taking a comparison picture of it with any other AP sax item..? Or even SS tea parties or something.
Glass bottle of tears also had a really interesting shade of greenish-blue in the ribbons, which makes coordinating a challenge, so I'd like to see how this print is.

>> No.6744405

>>6744385
I-I don't have anything! I'm a classic lolita, and have zilch sax in my wardrobe.

>> No.6744574

>>6744369

Haha, you're the opposite of me, I got the normal one and want the tiered jsk more. I'm trying to consider if I want to try selling my jsk on the sales comm and buy a tiered one when the reserves go up. (Would like to trade with you, but my jsk is also blue, not lavender or ivory)

>> No.6744600

Fml for not owning a creditcard.

>that feel when you'll probably never own this dress

>> No.6744609

>>6744574
Oh, I'm not looking to trade. Would totally love to own two!

>>6744600
Do you have a friend who could order it for you?

>> No.6744613

>>6744609
Now that you mention it.. There is an online (sorta) buddy that I could possibly ask. But considering I live in the Netherlands, no one around me owns a creditcard. It's something that's more for uhh the richer people I guess?

>> No.6744622

>>6744613

Get a prepaid visa or mastercard.

>> No.6744745

>>6744613
Ask Chokelate, if you're pretty enough she will help you

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>>6744385
I got you anon. AP's sax colors tend to vary pretty widely so I took a pic with my sax tea parties. As you can see, the color of the dress is a little less saturated with more of a greenish tinge, but it is not offensively mismatched to the shoes and they could be worn together. However, it's a BAD color match with my sax AP bolero (not shown; sorry). I just won't wear them together.

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6744751

>>6744749
Also did the lavender colorway while I was at it. As you can see it's a better match with the shoes, even though it's slightly different in saturation/tint.

>> No.6744750

>>6744749
the gold seems to make it look a bit more green imo

>> No.6744940

>>6744260
>>6744277
Agree, and also a classic lolita. Seems to be the trend haha.

>> No.6745017

>>6744940
I'm also a classic lolita and I'm going HNNNGH over the ivory.

Odd request but does anybody out there have the ivory AND an Innocent World cream/kinari blouse? I've got an odd sort of pale skintone (weird undertones) and IW ivory/cream/kinari/wtf is that even is the best of the cream colors from lolita brands for my skintone, so if it isn't too different then I'm going to have to buy myself a carnival dress.

>> No.6745029

>>6745017
Do you mean IW's cafe au lait? Or their Beige? Sometimes they mix up their colors, it's annoying...

>> No.6745033

>>6745029
Beige. I bought the blouses secondhand but it looks far more like the beige on their site than the cafe au lait.

>> No.6745081

Good to see some other classic Lolita's eyeing the ivory. I'm still a newb, and was unsure if this print would be fit for a classic coord. That said, I'm looking at just the skirt and headbow, I feel like the full jsks dresses are a bit too much for the look I'm trying to achieve.

>> No.6745152

>>6745081
holy shit, classic sister, are you secretly me?

>> No.6745199

>>6745152

Perhaps...

Has anyone made any collages for the skirt btw? Ivory would be nice.

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>>6745152
There seem to be a lot of us, haha.

>>6745199
I saved some collages from the initial rush, let me see how many skirt/ivory ones I saved.

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>>6745395

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>>6745396
Seems to be all the ones I saved.

Was going to try my hand at one as well so I'll post it when I'm done.

>> No.6745403

>>6745399
also forgot to add to this one
>mfw CollageAnon used 3 of my wishlist items in this coord
If you're reading this, we should be friends, CollageAnon.

>> No.6745405

>>6745399
.... Where can I find these shoes??? 0__0

>> No.6745411

>>6745405
Man everyone seems to love them lol. I posted them in a polyvore I made a little while back in the coord thread. They're from Mojo Moxie.

>> No.6745414

>>6745405
>>6745411
And had to look it up again, but the shoe style is called the Buffy in lilac.

>> No.6745415

http://www.mojomoxy.com/catalog-spring-2013/buffy

Comes in Lilac/Lavender, Mint, Cream and Black. Perfect lolita shoe, really.

>> No.6745490

>>6745395
>>6745396

Lol, I made both of these. They're pretty sucky, sorry anons.

>> No.6745495

>>6745490
I didn't think they were too bad, just a bit incomplete. Only thing I was really 'eh' on were the phonecase and the hat.

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>mfw my FB wall be blowing up with all the girls asking their parents, boyfriends, and husbands to get them a reserve space for this dress

Makes me wish I had that sweet privilege nectar.

>> No.6745512

>>6745507
You sound oh so jelly.

If I could, I would too. Don't pretend you wouldn't either.

>> No.6745528

>>6745495

On the ivory coord? That's not a phone case, those are AP's Gloria tights.

The jacket, I mentioned when I first posted it, that I knew it was the wrong colour. That's the main thing I'd change personally.

>> No.6745545

>>6745512
Didn't you read the last part?
And unfortunately I have to work for my dresses, but in a sense I'm glad I've not indebted myself to another person like that.

>> No.6745552

>>6745512
>Don't pretend you wouldn't either.
Some of us don't have to. Why are you so mad?

>> No.6745591

I'm 3 inches too large in the bust and wondering whether it would fit me by the time I got it...

>> No.6745664

>>6744622
This is a pretty good idea! I'll have to look into this, thanks Anon.
>>6744745
I am not.

>> No.6745730

>>6745591
Don't buy dresses you don't fit yet.

>> No.6746102

Anyone know if the skirt will fit 73 cm?

>> No.6746167

>>6746102
According to the AP site, 73cm is the max measurement.

>> No.6746179

>>6745591
I have a 105cm bust and got the tiered jumperskirt, which has a 112cm max. I honestly feel I'm straining it too much, but it could be because of my broad shoulders, idk. Too scared to wear it just yet (I've definitely put on weight, so I'm going to work it all off).

Unless you're going to attach a picture of your dress to a long stick on your head and chasing after it for 3 months, don't even bother.

>> No.6746268

>>6746102
I'm currently at 74cm (ugh, I've put on weight), and I could barely fasten it. It's not going to be comfortable at 73cm. The shirring is like... hardly anything compared to other AP skirts.

>> No.6746276

>>6746268
Ok thanks! Was hoping I could get away with getting one JSK and one SK but looks like I will have to decide between two JSKS or just one...

>> No.6746279

>>6745591
Bind your tits?
I mean really it's not like there isn't anything you can do...

>> No.6746295

>>6744749
a bit late, but...THANK YOU!
honestly, Glass Bottle is way worse, so I wasn't expecting such a good match - the stripes in Glass Bottle are true sax, but the ribbons...they're almost an aqua, it's really weird.

Hm might have to end up getting it, but I don't think I'll reserve it brand-new.

>> No.6746342

>>6745591
It's entirely possible. I lost roughly 3 1/2 inches off my bust and about 30lbs since October just from being mindful about my calorie intake. Usually for me, every 7lbs is an inch lost (or 3cm) but it may be different for you.

For anything, you want to be below the max measurement a good 3-4 cm max, if not more. Also ignore the waist measurement and consider it as your underbust measurement. Measure that inhaling deeply, and if that fits within the listed max waist measurement with some room to spare, you are good to go.

Generally, most full-back shirred stuff fits best at or below 104-102 cm, despite it being listed higher. There's a few things I owned at 109cm that were really, really snug. Once I got to 104 and under that the fit was much better. I'm at 102 now and my goal is 96cm.

Also the straps on the tiered version are the kind where the button attaches to a button loop on the back as opposed to two holes on the strap with a button on the back to adjust it. I find that to be less friendly to big boobs than adjustable straps. So it tends to sit like a babydoll rather than adjusting it to sit between your underbust and waist or at least close to it.

If you have 3-4 inches to go, I'd say it'd be okay to use it as a weight loss motivator if that's what you'd like to do, but you need to make sure you're really determined to lose weight, otherwise it'll just sit in the closet taunting you and you'll feel dissapointed.

>> No.6746360

I am pissed that the one time I don't have lolita funds, this happens. I hope that resale value won't go higher than retail because I want this dress in both JSK cuts and in all colorways.

Soon, soon.

>> No.6746366

>>6746360
credit card and just float the balance for a couple of months. if you can pay it off either in part or full in 2-3 months you aren't hit by too much interest.

>> No.6746368

>>6746342
Also, I forgot to add, a minimizer helps too. It takes about 1 1/2 inches off my bust. The mass is still there, but redistributed, and it does help with fit, especially with blouses.

>> No.6746477

>>6746366
I don't like being in credit card debt even if I can pay it off. Lolita isn't a necessity so I'd rather pass than pay interest. I appreciate that you gave out a tip though even if it didn't suit my lifestyle. I know you mean well, anon.

>> No.6746500

>>6746477
To be honest, it'll probably be cheaper to buy it on a credit card and pay 2-3 months interest on it than it will be to buy second hand.

>> No.6746514

>>6742933
>I'm looking for AP's Day Dream Carnival skirt in ivory. I know the print will be up for reservation soon but I don't want to wait until September.

And this is why it's probably going to stay strong at retail zone price.

>> No.6746534

>>6746477
Well, it's good to be debt free. I'm okay with debt as long as you pay it off properly and people should be careful not to jump in too deep without a way out. My credit card has a fairly low 9% APR so it barely goes up a month. To put it in perspective if I were to charge $1000 and pay off $100 a month I'd end up with a total of $43 extra paid to interest while still having whatever it was I bought in the first place immediately.

One of the simpler ways to work it is just to pay things off in full during the grace period. Depending on the statement dates that equals 2 weeks to a month and a half or so where if you pay it goes interest free.

>> No.6746560

It's a good print, but I look terrible in light/pastel colors. However, I am looking forward to desperate sales for loli's trying to get enough funds in time for the reservation.

>> No.6746587 [DELETED] 

fuuuuuck. I almost lost my order from the restock. It's a pain in the ass to change your paypal name after you're married (you have to fax marrige licenses and everything just to prove the name change) so I just use my maiden name on it. But when I order things, I typically have them shipped with my married last name and my nickname (short version of my real name because it's ugly). Well, I'm curious as to why I've gotten no emails from AP about shipping because usually they're really fast. OH TWO MESSAGES asking if it was a mistake and they'll cancel it if there's no contact. And I got no email notifications of it. I would've never noticed it had I not went "oh what's the contact board? What's here?" AGH. So I email them back. I'm freaking out here. I'm hoping I don't lose my ponies! I've been through enough with this stupid release. I'm dying here.

>> No.6747105

Has anyone tried ordering from the international site yet? I still don't see any information on the rerelease on there...

>> No.6747123

>>6747105
They've just put all of the made-to-order day dream carnival on the international site as sold out so it shouldn't be long before you can order it off there.

>> No.6748284

>>6747123
I was wondering about the "sold out".
So it means they are setting up?

>> No.6748432

Okay, so the reservation is supposed to have gone up on the USA website today... where the fuck is the link!?

>> No.6748442

I'm thinking of reserving something, but can I ask what you guys think is the better version of the JSK?

>> No.6748465

Just placed an order on the international website. Got the regular lavender JSK, the tiered ivory JSK and the black OP. My wallet curses me for my idecisiveness.

>> No.6748468

Are they going to run out of reservations or is this just a ffa?

>> No.6748477

>>6748442
Tiered seems to be the most popular by consensus.

>> No.6748481

>>6748432
read the picture, darling. They are releasing it ar 8PM PST.

It's currently 7:31 PM PST

>> No.6748484

>>6748481
Derp... I thought it was AM. Whoops

>> No.6748499
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6748499

>>6743384
>>6743399

Straps on the tiered JSK (pictured) have a button at the end of the strap which attaches to a loop. There is a 2cm tail beyond the button. The full strap is 14.5cm long.

Front Center Top to Waist: 9.5cm
Front Base of Strap to Waist: 10cm
(it's a sweetheart neckline)
Skirt Length: 20.5cm +~1cm lace

Bust: 84cm + 24cm stretch (108cm)
Waist: 64cm + 20cm stretch (84cm)
(really hard to measure, might not be exact)

Back is fully shirred.
Waist ties detach
Tulle detaches
2 pockets
Waist-ties are lined with lining material on back
No Zipper
Fully lined
inbuilt stiff tulle layer
comes with extra star buttons and an extra tulle-attaching button
Dry-clean only

>> No.6748502

No paypal..
God fucking damn.

>> No.6748516

>>6748502
What!?

>> No.6748518

Has anyone dealt with having an item returned to sender with an order from AP international? I was a dumbass and put the wrong zip on my personal info page (accidentally put home town's instead of college town's). I did this once before elsewhere and got my mail fine, someone crossed of the wrong zip and wrote in the right one, but looks like I didn't get so lucky this time. The dankedanke site says they will contact you if an item is returned and can re-send after paying shipping. I'm just scared it'll get lost or something and want some reassurance I'll be able to get my DDC :(

>> No.6748521

>>6748502
>>6748516
Credit cards only this time around.

>> No.6748520

Debating on if I should pre-order the matching headbow to my set. I'd like to own it, but I have a feeling it's just going to show up somewhere ahead of time. I guess I can always get it and if it comes up early get another and sell the one I pre-ordered once I get it. I ended up getting the bonnet and I have a stinking feeling I'm going to look terribad in it. I just wanted some headwear to match the set and the bonnet was the only thing I could find.

>> No.6748525

>>6748521
Well I'm totally fucked D:

>> No.6748529

>>6748525
Just send your paypal money to your bank and use a debit card. Or get an SS.

>> No.6748531

I wonder if ap is going to be doing this made to order for every highly sort of print in the future?

>> No.6748532

>>6748529
My paypal money comes from my checking account which I don't have a debit card for. (for certain reasons) So I basically only use paypal and cash. Are SS super expensive?

>> No.6748535

>>6748502
So is it no paypal on international AND usa?

>> No.6748536

So...is like everyone going to own this print now? Lol, I kind of feel like that's what will happen..

>> No.6748533

>>6748531

It would be silly if they didn't. The money would go towards them rather than scalpers.

>> No.6748538

>>6748525
Order from the international site? I know the extra shipping costs suck, but that's an option if you really want it.

>> No.6748539

>>6748535
I ordered from the international using paypal. Paypal was the ONLY payment option available.

>> No.6748541

>>6748536
The broke sure won't.

>> No.6748542

And the reservations are up on the USA site now

>> No.6748545

>>6748535
I don't think the USA site accepts PayPal either.

>>6748536
Anyone that had the money anyway. This would be a prime time for anyone rolling in it to buy every damn colorway.

>> No.6748551

When AP needs to contact you, do they mail you, use the "contact board" or both? I don't want to have to nervously check my contact board every day until mid-September to see if anything is wrong with my order.

>> No.6748558

Is it me or is it cheaper to buy the tiered JSK from the international site? The USA site is quoting me at $363.05 and the international site is telling me 31,447 Yen ($321.94). These prices include shipping...

>> No.6748560

>>6748558
My tiered Jsk cost me $345 or thereabouts after shipping from the International site. I noticed when I tried to join the rush to get it on the SF site, it was listed at 346 or thereabouts before their insane shipping costs.

>> No.6748563

>>6748560
Yeah... I think I'll just buy it from the International site instead of the San Francisco one. Saving an extra $41 is okay with me.

>> No.6748564

>>6748551
Forgot to reply on my last one. They contact you on the contact board, but also send an email. Make sure you add shopping at ap dot com to your spam filters. They tried contacting me about stuff and gmail decided to send it to my spambox.

>> No.6748566

>>6748558
Same here. I'm very confused.

>> No.6748575

>>6748535
AP USA doesn't take paypal normally.
AP International Only takes paypal normally.

AP Intentional, as far as I can tell, is still (only) accepting paypal right now.

>> No.6748578

>>6748564
Oh, that's good to hear then! Thanks anon.

>> No.6748580

Can someone explain this to me? I fear I messed up my order.

If you are paying by Paypal, item after payment fee, payment of shipping Please do international shipping.
Please do not close your browser until you have settled overseas shipping.

>> No.6748584

>>6748580
You have to pay for the item(s) and shipping in two transactions. Don't close the browser window until you're done.

>> No.6748591
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6748591

>>6748563
Headbow alone, including shipping:
International: $51.60USD (5040JPY)
USA: $61.25USD

>> No.6748593

>>6748584
Well the second time it didn't load. Should I email them?

>> No.6748599

>>6748593
Log in and check your my page; you might be able to continue from there.

>> No.6748596

>>6748580
yeah, it feels super weird, because you pay, hit their site again, and then get sent back to paypal... but it's because they contract the shipping out to a shipping service, and you pay them seperately.

>> No.6748602

I just finished my order! Got the lavender tiered jsk and headbow. The whole time, I heard the sound of scalpers quietly weeping in the distance.

>> No.6748604

>>6748591
International Shipping: $16.12 USD (1575JPY)
Domestic US Shipping: $17.25

>> No.6748608
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6748608

All you people buying DDC...

>> No.6748616

>>6748608
As lovely as you are... no.

>> No.6748626

>>6748608

Never liked the print. It makes me think ageplay.

>> No.6748635

How visible is the print against black?

>> No.6748665

>>6748591
And then, it'll probably take awhile before AP USA actually gets said shipment in, while everyone else buying from the international site has theirs. AP USA takes forever to ship. I'll probably get my JSK from 2 days ago before the stuff I ordered from AP USA is even shipped.

>> No.6748687

The dress is dry clean only? I loved AP for making dresses that can be machine washed so that blows.

Couldn't afford the dresses so I bought myself a bonnet since it seems like it would be a harder item to track down. I have a feeling it'll be cheaper second hand but I wanted to take part in this free for all. I hope AP does the made to order system for future re-releases.

>> No.6748692

>>6748687
Handwash! Dry cleaning might damage the metallic print

>> No.6748693

>>6742933
... does anyone have any ivory socks to part with? I managed to snag a pair of the lav on auction this morning, but the ivory are almost up to 100 bucks on mbok...

>> No.6748696

>>6748687

There's nothing special about the bonnet though...?It's just plain organza. You could make/commission something like that for much less.

>> No.6748700

>>6748696
It was an impulse buy. Now I sort of regret buying it because I think that I will look like a fool wearing it and don't have any good wigs to go with a bonnet.

>> No.6748702

>>6744749
How well does the prints stand out against the blue? Could I get a picture of the full lower half of the dress?

>> No.6748706

>>6744751
Could I please get a picture of the bottom half of this dress?
I'm torn between sax, lavender and black.

>> No.6748707
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6748707

Looks like AP's Day Dream Carnival...

Turned into a Pipe Dream Carnival!

>> No.6748708

I don't get why AP didn't re-release the tights and socks. I wish they re-released the blouses because I would have bought them all.

>> No.6748709

>>6748693
I wish. I bought the pink twinkle carnival socks, but I really want the lavender or pink ankle socks too. Time to hunt them down 2nd hand...

>> No.6748713

>>6748708
The socks especially would be good for just regular clothes

>> No.6748714

>>6748707
God dammit, Carlos.

>> No.6748715

>>6748700

Well nothing to do about it since you already got it. What's your hair like? You could always do something with a long wig...

>> No.6748723

>>6748708
yes... I want all the blouses, they are beautiful

>> No.6748728

Do all the pieces have pockets?

>> No.6748729

>>6748715
I know. It will go with many of my dresses so I'm not that upset about it. My real hair is short and I do have long wigs but they're straight. I think bonnets look best with full curly wigs. I'm probably going to resemble some woman wearing little kid clothes but I hope that I can pull off the bonnet in a more classic lolita I-am-from-the-1800s way.
And I hope my kid comment doesn't offend any of you. I know that lolita clothes can look like kid clothes to people unfamiliar with the fashion but with my round face, I would resemble a baby.

>> No.6748731

>>6748728
I am curious about this too! AP dresses with pockets are the best.

>> No.6748732

>>6748728
The OP has a pocket. It's really deep too, holds my phone and everything nicely!

>> No.6748749

>>6748728
>>6748732
tulle/tiered has dos pocketos

>> No.6748763

>>6748729

You could always braid your straight wigs and pin them up to make a more classic hairstyle. Lolita clothes do sometimes look like elaborate kid's clothes, especially sweet lolita.

>> No.6748819

>>6748749
YESSSSS. I think Chess Chocolate only had one (sold mine so I don't remember) so I look forward to shoving all my stuff into my lolita dress.

>> No.6748820

>>6748763
I've wondered if that hairdo would work with a bonnet. Never saw anyone wear a bonnet with that hairstyle but I'll try it out. Thanks for the suggestion.

>> No.6748824

I am torn between the tiered and the normal jsk. I am partial to quarter shirred dresses due to the side zip but I am in love with the tiered jsk version. Anyone have tips on how to get out of fully back shirred dresses? I feel exhausted after getting out of my dress and have to struggle with it for at least 10 minutes and I feel as if I'm ripping all the seams and going to shred it to pieces, Hulk style.
I'm chubby with an 88 cm bust and 70 cm waist. I am also on a diet and hope that I will have an easier time getting out of those dresses once I achieve my goal weight. Or do slim lolitas also have an issue with fully back shirred pieces?

>> No.6748829

>>6748824

How is that chubby at all?

>> No.6748830

>>6748829
Was about to ask the same thing....

>> No.6748885

>>6748829
I look chubby, trust me *pulls on double chin*. I was once posted on cgl for being fat too.
Off topic: How do lolitas with bigger measurements not have double chins? I think porcelainsong has bigger measurements than me but she doesn't have a double chin at all whereas yours truly does.

>> No.6748891

>>6748824
I have similar measurements as you (86/73) and I struggle with fully shirred dresses too. It's a pain because I am frightened that my makeup will get all over my dress, so I put a bag over my face to make sure none of it rubs off. When I see bigger lolitas squeezing themselves in AP, I am astonished. I am at least 1/4 smaller than them and I thought I was too big for the dress due to how tight it felt on me.

Big lolitas, what are your secretssss

>> No.6748898

>>6748824
I have an 86cm bust and 68cm, and nearly all brands fit me fine, excluding minor height issues. AP with back shirring I can pull off, no issues.

Are you just really short?

>> No.6748907

>>6748898
AP with partial shirring is not a problem for me but I have a hard time getting out of the fully back shirred pieces. I look fucking ridiculous trying to take off my dress and look like a dog stuck in a too small tube.
I'm 5'3 so height isn't much of an issue.

>>6748891
I do the bag too!

>> No.6748913

>>6748891
You're supposed to put makeup on after you get dressed...most of the time I will do so and put an old sweatshirt on while doing my makeup so I don't get any on me.

>> No.6748927

>>6748913
This is >>6748907. I think she meant that she puts the bag over her head when she is taking off the dress since the makeup might get on the dress when she pulls it over her head. That's my logic.

>> No.6748934

Before taking off my dresses i always remove my makeup as well as possible and put a tight camisole or tshirt over my face just in case. Plastic bags seem to risky if your dress doesnt slide off easily.

>> No.6748936

>>6748907
I'm... just really confused. I just slip out of fully shirred pieces, but I guess bodies are just weird.

>> No.6748939

>>6748913
I never put make up on after... I always put it on first. I do my hair after though.

>> No.6748943

>>6748913
>>6748939
I mean my logic is to not get any powder/color/whatever on my dress. If I were to put on an old sweatshirt then it's still the same dance of 'pull it over your head right so you don't get make up smeared!' so I don't get that method either heh

>> No.6748948

>>6748943
>put on the dress
>put on old sweatshirt
>apply makeup
>take off old sweatshirt
>look amazing
>go home and remove makeup
>take off dress

doesn't seem that hard.

>> No.6748957

>>6748948
>put on makeup
>put on dress

Seems easier my way lol

>> No.6748964

>>6748962
But so is yours with a sweatshirt?

>> No.6748962

>>6748957
but your way is really
>put on makeup
>put something on head/face and carefully maneuver dress over head so as to not get makeup on it

>> No.6748965

>>6748962
oh and if you're saying I use the bag, I'm not that anon. I do not use a bag.

>> No.6748967

>>6748964
No I'm saying you wear a sweatshirt over your dress that's already on you so the makeup doesn't fall onto it.

>> No.6748970

>>6748967
yeah but you still have to take the sweatshirt off and maneuver it over your head carefully... just the same as when I put on a dress? I'm not saying you're wrong or anything, sorry lol

>> No.6748974

>>6748972
oooh

hmmm

I will look into that then, lol I was thinking like... a hoody

>> No.6748972

>>6748970
zippers.

>> No.6748976

>>6748974
though i never have had a problem so far... i guess i also don't like the idea of sitting around for an hour doing makeup in my dress, not sure why

>> No.6748980

>>6748970
I use a beach towl as if im getting a haircut.

>> No.6748991

>>6748974
I fucking hate that it took fucking 10 posts for you idiots to realize zip up sweatshirts fucking exist

I hope all of your dresses run.

>> No.6748997

>>6748991
Don't be upset anon, geez

>> No.6748999

>>6748997
I hope Lynda pisses on every single one of your dresses [if you bought from SF]

>> No.6749001

>>6748999
I already got my dresses from the first international stock. Why are you so mad :c

>> No.6749010

And now DDC is going to become Fruits Parlor: no longer special because everybody and their dog has something from it. I'd be okay if AP was re-releasing a limited number, even if it was releasing another run the same size at the first, but I hate the idea of 'as many as you like in any color you like.' I really hope there is a final cut-off number, but there probably isn't. AP is going to make a packet of money, but it's also shooting itself in the foot by making this print un-exclusive. When the next big print comes out, the girls who would normally line up will avoid it because they'll figure that it will be re-released and won't be exclusive, so they won't want it. As those are the type of girls who are most likely to be hardcore AP-fans, and thus AP's target audience, they are just hurting themselves.

I understand they're trying to foil scalpers. But there's got to be another way.

>> No.6749017

>>6749010
I guess I get that... but I bought the dress because I liked it. I love the normal JSK design so much! I stayed up to buy it and yes that was because it was limited, but I still would have bought it even if it were unlimited. I like the design and the print, I don't care about how rare it is. Obviously other girl's will feel 'cheated' I guess because they won't be special? But I think if you put together an awesome coord you're going to get attention no matter what you're wearing.

>> No.6749019

>>6749010

The people who won't want the next print are just scalpers looking to profit.

>> No.6749020

>>6749010
I don't know. Right now it's a scalper-run market, a weird place where people expect to be able to buy dresses and not have to spend money. There's clearly profit the brands aren't currently tapping. I'm not going to be angry at AP for trying to get at the cash that's rightfully theirs.

>> No.6749030

>>6749001
CGL. It does crazy things, man.

>> No.6749034

>>6749010
The thing is though... Scalpers are not new to AP. People were complaining about them as recently as the Choco Rosette re-release. They've known about them for years, and have allowed people to scalp for years. It's all the same money. The only thing is this time around, the customers were seriously not gonna take it anymore. By allowing the scalpers and shit for so long and let them run rampant with DDC, they probably lost a TON of loyal, repeat customers (who keep the brand afloat and buy everything even if it's ugly, I'm looking at you candy fun fair) by essentially catering to the scalpers. This was a last-ditch effort to try and retain those customers and maybe gain some new ones. You're an idiot if you think this is going to be an all-the-time or more than a one off thing. It's basically a freak chance of luck right now.

>> No.6749042

>>6749034
As in, this base of angry core customer could actually ruin Angelic Pretty. A fashion as niche as lolita can't rely on people occasionally buying a dress twice a year. They need those people who want the whole sets all the time everytime to keep business running.

I personally though AP handled this like horseshit and they deserve the backlash. But I'm glad they're trying something new instead of letting it stagnate.

>> No.6749048

>>6749042
The worst part is... AP knows who the scalpers are... even the females. And they just really did not give a shit up until this release. If you think the way this release was horseshit, then I really question where you've been for basically the past year, year and a half. Because them handling things shittily like this is really not new for them. People were already mad as hell because nobody wanted to pay attention to the translations and never grasped the whole "LATE MARCH" thing so everyone freaked out waiting for it and started getting pissy to begin with (cadney's angry post about having 2 seconds to decide if you want something is a good example of this) That coupled with everything I've already mentioned in this comment, and you have a recipe for disaster.

>> No.6749188 [DELETED] 

Reserve is now up on international site. hope those in not in the US or Japan waited and haven't paid ss fees.

>> No.6749190

Reserve is now up on international site. hope those not in the US or Japan waited and haven't paid ss fees.

>> No.6749490

>>6748891
...How the hell do you struggle with an 86 cm bust? I'm short and about the same as >>6748898 and some even partially shirred stuff is BAGGY on me. This absolutely boggles me.

>>6748948
I use a bib. Really guys, this isn't hard. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

>>6749010
>WAAAAH MY DRESS ISN'T SUPER EXCLUSIVE AND I'M NOT SPECIAL FOR HAVING IT
Grow the fuck up. They're not shooting themselves in the foot in any way; they're shooting scalpers and maybe whiny exclusivity-demanding cunts like you in the foot. Quit bitching because more than a few of your STILL highly uncommon dress exists in the world. It's not like every girl in your neighborhood will be wearing it.

>> No.6749540
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6749540

>>6748702
Ask and anon shall receive.

The print in blue is fucking stunning. It makes the ponies look the best, IMO.

>> No.6749542
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6749542

>>6748706
Lavender is pretty great. Makes it look like sunset behind the carousel, and the green accents in the print stand out better.

>> No.6749562

>>6749010
Yup especially since Oo Jia is going to make a replica of this.

>> No.6749588

>>6749010
Like everyone and their mother has $350+ to throw at AP right now for a dress. If you really wanted it, you saved your money ahead of time, sold shit to make money since the pictures went up in December, and fought with the rest to try to get it, and if you were smart, didn't spend the money immediately after. It's not going to be rare, but it's not going to be uncommon. You're still going to see more girls in Bodyline than this release, it just means that more will be available. Sorry if it's not exclusive. I don't mind if it's common because it's a gorgeous print, and I buy things I like regardless of how rare or common they are.

>>6749542
This is good! I was considering coording it with mint to pull the greens out of the print a bit more. I'm glad I got this colorway.

>> No.6749599

>>6749588
>I buy things I like regardless of how rare or common they are.

Hear, hear! Completely agree. Did hope to scalp the shit out of some of these dresses but now I'm planning on selling them at retail price to girls in my local comm so we can have a huge DDC meet-up and all revel in the beauty of these incredible dresses.

>coording it with mint to pull the greens out of the print

Good idea. It'll look especially good with the lavender. Very springy. I hope you don't have to wait until October to pull this off.

>> No.6749613

>>6749540
>>6749542
I'm not a sweet lolita so I'm no expert, but I have seen most AP prints up close since a lot of my friends prefer AP and I have to say, this is really the most beautiful and detailed sweet print I have ever seen. I still wouldn't wear it cause it's not my style of dressing, but damn....

>> No.6749625

>>6749599
That's nice of you to do that! A lot of the girls in my comm are looking forward to seeing it now too in person.

Mine should be here this next week! I got it during the restock a few nights ago. It hasn't shipped out yet (arrived from the shipping center), but considering it's Sunday there, I'll probably get it by mid to late next week. I have a pretty much full matching jewelry set, twinkle carnival socks, and bonnet too. I'll have to wait until October for the headbow, but if I don't like the bonnet, I can make something to match in the meantime.

>> No.6749765
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ivory imo is gorgeous!

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>> No.6749788

>>6749765
I want more worn pics like this. I am trying to decide which one to buy and worn pice will really aid in that decision.

>> No.6749809

>>6749788
there's a few good worn pics on tumblr
http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/day+dream+carnival

>> No.6749836

>>6749562
So what if she does?
I have one replica from her but I'd KILL to have the original regardless.

>> No.6750176

>>6749010
Fruits Parlor wasn't that popular to begin with?

>> No.6750181

>>6749542
>>6749540

Thanks for posting! :)
Man, they both look fabulous in their own way; I don't know how I'll choose.

>> No.6750210

I'm sorry for this question, but can someone just clarify this for me: It says the last day you can place an order is on the 14th, which is a Sunday, but should you place it before the weekend on Friday?
Again sorry for the derp.

>> No.6750208

>>6750176
It was pretty hyped for its time, being one of the first in what would become AP's "signature" print style. What killed it was the Bodyline replica that happened so soon after.

>> No.6750213

I own the skirt as it's all I could afford, but really I'd like the JSK. Do you think I'll have any chance of finding it in the future?

>> No.6750221

>>6750213
Well considering hundreds if not thousands of people will have the print by the end of the year and may change their mind by then about it... I'd say you have a real good chance anon.

>> No.6750269

>>6750221

Totally agree. I'm getting the OP and still would like skirts in the future and I really think it won't be too rare to see DDC in the Sales Comm.

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God this whole thing reminds me of when people went crazy over Gloria... Personally I thought the print looked like a Loli version of a gang tattoo :/

>> No.6750297

>>6749765

How yellow/cream/white is it in real life?

>> No.6750299

>>6750294

I would have got that print if it wasn't the cross slap bang in the middle of it.

>> No.6750301

>>6750299
Same here.

>> No.6750305

>>6750294
except the main difference between those releases is the fact that DDC got months of publicity. Gloria we knew what... two weeks before release and not like a spread in a magazine or anything. It was just a little image on the japanese site and a little snap in the corner of a page. So people were upset and the quantity was even more limited (most stores only had 1-2 pieces per style). But it was such a smaller number of people getting upset about it that they didnt bother to do a re-release like this. People knew about DDC three months in advance and even with lines of almost 200 people at some stores, at least 1/4 to 1/2 of those people walked about with merch when they opened.

The craze is a big different I would say.

>> No.6750329 [DELETED] 

Ok, I only have like 50 in my expendable lolita and hobbies budget for the next two weeks. I have a convention at the end of may.
I got the day dream carnival jsk I wanted, and the tights, but I do not have the head bow.
Having the matching head bow would be a plus in the long run, but I don't need it right away and even if I do reserve it, it will not be ready for any events I have planned.
Should I wait and see if I can get it second hand latter?
I need other stuff to get ready for the convention, need a new wig, and some fabric to make a cute bolero out of. I could live with out the wig, I do have hair, but I want a hime bump for the outfit I have in mind and my hair just can't do that to my liking because of how short it is.
Or I could get fabric for my homura cosplay. But I kind of don't want to spend more money on that right now...I have her school outfit coming from taobao with the shoes and the wig just encase I ran out of sewing time(My job sometimes decides that 12 hour shifts are normal and should be done regularly and my free time disappears so I wanted to be prepared for the worst) and...at this point I don't think I want to through more money at it, and want to get my lolita coordinates ready.
But if I wait to get the fabric I may not have enough time to sew it.
I usually don't have this much trouble making decisions.
What get?

>> No.6750337

>>6750329
this doesn't belong in this thread and frankly I don't know where it belongs. Make your own decisions.

>> No.6750350

>>6750337
Thought it was day dream carnival related enough..

>> No.6750360

>>6750350
You're asking a tl;dr coording question with no images on an imageboard.

Think about that for a moment.

>> No.6750369

>>6750360
So asking a question with no images on an image board does not belong hear...?
Ya ok. So most of this thread, most of the content of this board does not belong hear.
Better get reporting then.

>> No.6752413

oh wow, I'm someone who has been trying to get into lolita for a while now, and i'm in love with this dress. I really like the... the jsk with the ribbon straps. what's the term for that one? the other one is the tiered one, right? I don't really like the shirring. I really like the OP too but it's sort of so ott that i'd feel uncomfortable wearing it.
these are my measurements, do you think I could pull it off?
Height: 165cm Bust- 89 cm waist- 74cm hip- 92cm

>> No.6752488

>>6752413
just in case you aren't a troll, yes you can pull it off.

>> No.6752611

>>6742933
auction for Ivory tiered jsk and bonnet just ended at 700usd... (without shipping)

Guess people really don't want to wait until september

>> No.6752661

So... the tulle JSK would look bad and baggy on someone who is flat chest, wouldn't it?

>> No.6752696

>>6752661
Depends. If you have a super tiny ribcage and very small chested, and smaller than the average japanese girl, probably. But it seems to fit fine from what I've seen on your usual-sized asian girls. Not seen too many girls of other races as well as different sizes in the tiered version yet. Generally, it just means that it can stretch to accomodate a larger size (about a US L-XL roughly), but it can fit on a smaller size fine (US S-M) fine unstretched. If you are close to the minimum measurements or below, it might not work, but it's easier to get something taken in than let out. Unfortunately, I have huge tits to contend with and mine's not here yet, so I can't really answer in greater detail for you. If you post your measurements, someone should be able to help.

>> No.6752734

>>6752696
They're about 72cm (waist 62cm) on a good day. I'm 19 and have given up on them getting any bigger; they stopped growing at 16. A push up bra gives them a better shape and looks fine in JSKs with lacing but I've never owned a shirred JSK for the uncertainty. I never really had any problems with this until now -- I really would like the tulle JSK over the others.

>> No.6752746

>>6752696
Forgot to mention: I think I have a small ribcage. And yeah, I think I'm smaller than the average Japanese girls, though same height. I get mistaken for some 12-15 year old often. :/ Gets troublesome sometimes.

>> No.6752756

>>6752661
No one wants to see someone with a flat chest cosplaying in the first place

>> No.6752761

>>6752734
>>6752734
I have the non tiered jsk and am around your measurement. I have to lace it up where it squishes the shirring part on the back. Since the tiered jsk has no lacing, it would definitely be baggy.

>> No.6752795

>>6752756
I don't think that's very relevant to what she is asking.

>> No.6752801

>>6752756
OP about the measurements here: Isn't that a bit of an exaggeration? :)

>> No.6752810

>>6752761
Ah, okay. Thank you for your help! :)
I'm really going to miss the chest bow on the tiered/tulle JSK. :<

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Can anyone tell what blouse she is wearing? Or where I can find a similar one?

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>>6752825
looks like dear Celine's chiffon blouse

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>>6752908
sorry it's actually this one, I noticed the top ruffles on the cuff

>> No.6753068

>>6752974
>>6752908
Thank you!
Aww, it's not available any more.

>> No.6753134 [DELETED] 

Awww fuck yeah. My jsk has shipped! USPS better not play stupid with me, like knock at 10 am on my day off and turn away after 2 seconds before I can even get to the door like you they did last time (but oh you wait outside the apartment in the van with my bodyline shoes while we casually drive up, I see how it is.)

>> No.6753143

Apparently I can't type at 3am. My Jsk shipped! Providing USPS isn't stupid like they usually are, I should get it in a few days! I'm so excited!

>> No.6753242

I've already picked up a lavender JSK (woo!) but I've been eyeing the OP for a while. I've avoided getting it because I'm about 3 to 4 cm's below the minimum bust and waist measurements on it. Is that thing going all over me and look bad?

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Something is kind of weird about my order from ap's international website. I paid for the goods and the shipping, and there's paypal receipts of both, but when I go into my ap account to check my order status it says that the payment for shipping has been paid but the payment for goods says 'unpaid.' Considering that's wrong, will this go away? Sorry I've never ordered from them before.

>> No.6754529

>>6743122
Wait, what blouses?
I want to see kawaii as fuck blouses!

>> No.6754553

>>6743122
Wait, what blouses?
I want to see kawaii as fuck blouses!

>> No.6755388

>>6752488
thank you :)

>> No.6755955

>>6752761
Would it be possible to fold the shirring back onto itself and hold it in place with the waist bow without the dress looking baggy?

>> No.6757555

Well someone just paid 500usd for black skirt, matching headbow, socks and tights lol.

I don't get why people get mad at scalpers when the only reason they exist is because people pay their prices. Get mad at the buyers setting the precedent.