Otome Essentials?

[Anonymous No.8181787]

Any advice on getting started in otome-kei? What to buy? How to coord? Any sort of essentials?

[Anonymous No.8181790]

>things that are cute and lady-like
>simple is best
>neat and 'put-together' looking
>flattering
>don't worry about being matchy-matchy, just balance

it's more about the feeling really.

[Anonymous No.8181827]

I think for a beginner, starting with a dress would be better than a skirt. I feel that it's easier to get matchy matchy or fail to get the right feel with the blouse making up so much of the outfit, at least for beginners. Dress and tights are probably the easiest things to start with (along with some blouses/cardigans) since they're such strong components in a lot of outfits, and the rest you build on. Just imo.

Look up some otome blogs (sorry, I can't post any atm, but I have a bunch saved on my computer at home that I can post later) and figure out which outfits you like and why, and maybe try for something similar but not identical to those outfits for your first couple tries.

[Anonymous No.8183056]

>>8181790
>>8181827
Thanks for the replies; blogs would be helpful, I'm finding a few via google but a lot are extremely out of date or aren't very helpful.

[Anonymous No.8183709]

>>8181787
>What to buy
You'll need:
- a few blouses with varying sleeve lengths and interesting collars and details. Don't go for lolita blouses, they are too OTT generally.
- JSKs or skirts from otome brands
- Cardigans with cute details, whether it be a pattern, cute collars or buttons, embroidery, whatever.
- Nice patterned OTK socks, tights or crew socks
- Feminine but cute shoes (t-bar heels, lace up boots, loafers, mary janes, etc.) Modcloth has nice options.
- Cute structural bag (MILK heart bag for example, a Leur Getter round ribbon bag, ETC's present box bag, etc.)
- Berets, barettes and head bows
- Interesting and eclectic jewelry and accessories

>How to coord
- Minimal to no poof
- A-line silhouette generally
- Use color, patterns and texture in a bold way
- No wigs or a very natural looking wig

Look at Emily Temple Cute, Jane Marple and Leur Getter's blogs for coordinates and ideas.

[Anonymous No.8184066]

>>8183709
helpful, I'm wanting to make the transition from lolita to otome

[Anonymous No.8184598]

I dunno about you guys, but non-Japanese alternatives for otome wear?

I know some of Alannah Hill's range suit, but more the older stuff than the current.

[Anonymous No.8184657]

>>8184598
Go browse around vintage shops for skirts and topwear. F21 sometimes has otome pieces, but not always. It's an American-based brand but it's actually owned by koreans and influences by asian street trends.

[Anonymous No.8184846]

>>8184598
Modcloth is always mentioned and they have good legwear and blouses and occasionally dresses. Look for similar online shops that have that similar vintage-twee look.

I think To Alice and cicishop on taobao have some items that are workable in otome.

[Anonymous No.8185748]

>>8183709
you are a gift; thank you. any tips on color pallets to start with? I know that otome is less matchy-matchy, so how does that play into a starter wardrobe? pick a few main colors and accent colors that go with them?

[Anonymous No.8185763]

>>8185748
I feel like knowing what works with your skin tone helps. I do see a lot of jewel toned items in otome, which probably explains the appeal of it to classic lolitas who want to transition to casual, yet cute wear, but pastels can come up sometimes.

It might be an odd suggestion, but I think Kate Spade has a lot of great ideas for putting together an otome wardorbe/outfit. They tend to use classic patterns (namely polkadots and stripes) and "spring" colors. .

[Anonymous No.8185795]

>>8184657
I think that Love21 has a lot more otome-friendly basics like peter pan colors. They do run a bit loose/are boxy, but definitely better for otome than lolita that usually requires a tailored silhouette. I'm no otome expert, but I think that finding balance in coordinating patterns is key to putting together an otome-kei outfit, as it is for lolita (and any fashion for that matter). Otome may come off as bold, but you don't want to be an eye-sore. I think the focus is to showcase the bold patterned piece in an outfit.
>>8185763
wardrobe*

Typing is hard.

I almost want to say that otome follows seasonal colors, too, such as getting these brighter colors in the spring and summer, jewel tones in the fall, and icy pastels and metallic in the winter.

[Anonymous No.8185801]

>>8185763
omg thank you that is perfect. also I'm not surprised about kate spade? they seem to have an otome feel to their accessories and the core of their line (not that its actual otome, but you get the point) so using them to get a very loose idea makes sense

[Anonymous No.8185913]

>>8185763
I went to look at Kate Spade and I see what you mean, also I noticed the Target line Mossimo is kinda ripping them off, at least their cardigans. (Fine by me, I'm never gonna pay $200 for a cardi)

[Anonymous No.8185920]

>>8185913
Oops I meant to add that those cardigans would be nice for otome. I recently picked up a really cute pink and white polka dotted one.

[Anonymous No.8185927]

>>8185913
>>8185801
It is pretty loose interpretation. I feel like adding more cutesy elements like some lace and round collars and sweets themed prints help make an outfit a bit more otome and less career-lady like.

I've noticed that otome-kei does have a retro feel, but that's merely because it came around when women were wearing that sort of thing (neo-Victorian, twee/mod, Mary Quant), and the look stuck.

I'll post some actual otome stuff in a second.

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[Anonymous No.8185938]

>>8185932
I just can't handle that yellow with the red and brown socks. like maybe if her hat was red but..,

[Anonymous No.8185940]

>>8185937
I feel like tights under these shorts and dressy shoes or boots would be cute with this outfit

[Anonymous No.8185942]

>>8185938
Not the poster, but that was actually my favorite outfit in the lineup--sweet and slightly offbeat.

[Anonymous No.8185945]

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>>8185960
It hurts my eyes, tbh, but still bretty cute

[Anonymous No.8185972]

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>>8185960
straight out of grandma's closet

[Anonymous No.8185979]

>>8185973
>soft grandma
my actual aesthetic.

[Anonymous No.8185987]

>>8185973
I wish my grandma (still) has stuff like this. Honestly, I think that Pink House was just catering to the mori-girl market.

[Anonymous No.8186015]

>>8185972
Do you know where can I get those shoes? They're gorgeous!

[Anonymous No.8186016]

If you're in australia, dangerfield seems to consistently have great/usable pieces. Beware of garmet shrinkage though.

[Anonymous No.8186024]

>>8186015
No idea. This picture's pretty old and I'm not too familiar with ETC's own shoes. You might have some luck searching for "blue suede booties/ankle boots" or delving through YesStyle.

[Anonymous No.8186042]

I'll post a few things I have saved with more of a matchy-matchy feel for lolitas that are having a hard time

[Anonymous No.8186047]

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[Anonymous No.8186050]

>>8186047

I'd call this one otome as well as lolita

[Anonymous No.8186053]

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[Anonymous No.8186060]

>>8186054
And ending with a floordinate!

[Anonymous No.8186072]

>>8186016
Basically this. I have a lot of dangerfield pieces and they pretty much fall under otome (though I always call them my normalfag clothes). I've never had garmet shrinkage, but at the same time I wouldn't pay full price for their items. They're worth it on sale.

[Anonymous No.8186157]

>>8186072
Wow I'm an Amerifat but this shop looks great, aside from the prices. I'll pick through their clearance next time I'm looking to add more pieces to my wardrobe.

[Anonymous No.8186215]

>>8186016
Their stuff is nice but like >>8186072 said, I wouldn't buy any of it at it's original retail price. The Coo Ca Choo brand they stock is just overpriced Taobao/ebay stuff (those $10 ebay fox bags being sold for $40+.) I would have bought some of it because I like checking stuff out in person, but the mark up is always crazy.
I'd also watch out for their customer service. It might have been a once off, but I had a really shitty experience with them.

>doing some online shopping via their website
>I was a bit worried, but their returns policy was reassuring (any online purchase can be returned in store for 'change of mind' reasons or if it's damaged/faulty)
>find a nice dress
>I double check measurements and the material before I buy it
>fast forward a few days and the dress arrives
>the quality is terrible and it's weirdly shiny
>the sizing is totally off as well
>I don't know if they're actual faults, or if the dress is just shit, but I figure I'm still covered for a return
>I go in store to sort it out
>they deny me a refund and try to tell me that returning it 'inconveniences them' because they don't stock that particular dress
>I make it clear that they're violating their entire returns policy as well as a good chunk of consumer law by telling me that
>the worker ends up calling their manager to see if they can accept it
>20mins later the manager agrees to a return
>the worker makes a big deal about how 'they're doing me a favour by accepting it'


Reading that back makes me sound like a bit of a douche, but I kept my cool and didn't once raise my voice or get agro at the worker. I just expect a business to honour their returns policy and to not try and fuck me over.

On a more positive note, I bought a lovely tweed dress with wood buttons from their clearance outlet. I snagged it for $20, but it was originally $200+

[Anonymous No.8186312]

>>8186215
I concur. I usually dash up the back of the shop to the sales rack or go to the myer dangerfield, once I got this amazing peter pan collar sleeveless dress for $19 because of mark downs and then % sale. Thanks Myer. I totally need to get my ass over to the outlet!

[Anonymous No.8186472]

>>8186215
My hero.

[Anonymous No.8186563]

>>8186215
Hey if a product sucks, the product sucks. You didnt have to pay for sucky product their company sells.

[Anonymous No.8186581]

>>8186312
That's a really good deal! Do you have any pics?

>>8186563
I totally agree, but there's not much you can do if the stock pics and listed measurements are misleading. I guess that's why I love lolita and otome brands. All that extra info and those worn shots make it easier to purchase with confidence.

I'm going to dump some otome stuff now. I'll try to post some fresh stuff because we see a lot of the same pics in these threads.

[Anonymous No.8186589]

>>8186581
I forgot to add that the necklace is by Jane Marple.

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>>8186703
And that's it for now.
I'll return later to dump some more.

[Anonymous No.8186774]

>>8184598
Cath Kidston is a good option, I think (not their floral pattern stuff, but their more quirky prints like last season's london bus print). The quality is pretty nice, too.
Seconding vintage and modcloth, though in my experience the cut of a lot of vintage dresses can kind of throw off the feel.

[Anonymous No.8187344]

>>8186708
I think I love you.

[Anonymous No.8187405]

>>8185979
>soft grandma

i love it

[Anonymous No.8187410]

>>8186053
oh my god, that leur getter skirt is so perfect

[Anonymous No.8187916]

If you're looking for a minimally poofy petticoat to go with otome, I just picked this one up from American Apparel for $7. It's pretty nice. Only 2 layers, soft, not stiff at all. It comes about an inch above my knees, but I'm 5ft10.

[Anonymous No.8187956]

>>8187916
Just bought this since it was so cheap, but wow I can't believe it used to be $74?

[Anonymous No.8187964]

>>8184598
Fun fact: Alannah Hill ripped off Japanese brands in the past. The knockoffs were really blatant as well.
https://aerynia.wordpress.com/2010/06/27/dear-alannah-i-see-what-you-did-there/

That was a while back, and Alannah Hill has since resigned from her brand so I feel fairly okay purchasing their stuff.

>>8186774
Seconding Cath Kidston.

>>8187344
Thanks anon.
Sorry my taste is all over the place. I like the cutesy ETC stuff, but I'm getting more into JM.

>>8187410
The print is beautiful irl.
I regret not buying it at release, but I was so torn on what colourway to get.

[Anonymous No.8187972]

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[Anonymous No.8187998]

>>8187956
American Apparel jacks up the prices really high and then lowers them a lot for sales. I wouldn't buy anything there that wasn't at least 50% off. Still, their stuff is pretty good quality and produced relatively ethically. If you shop their clearance and stack coupon codes on top (you can get 15% off your first order or for your half birthday, 30% off for your birthday, and they run promotions occasionally), you can get stuff from them for dirt cheap.

[Anonymous No.8188036]

>>8187972

I've updated the old brand list for you guys.

Main otome brands:
>Jane Marple
>Emily Temple Cute/Shirley Temple Cute
>Leur Getter
>MILK

Misc brands:
>Amavel
>Fint
>Axes Femme
>Peppermint Fox (indie)
>Lois Crayon
>Mina Prehonen
>Ank Rogue
>Franche Lippee
>Melantrick Hemlighet
>bortsprungt
>Q-pot
>Excentrique
>Grimoire (mainly their accessories and Verum line)
>Candy Stripper
>Wonder Rocket
>Cath Kidston
>Lolita brands like AP and IW. (some of their accessories, legwear, bags, and sometimes their mini skirts + boleros work)

Normalfag:
>Alannah Hill
>Modcloth
>Dangerfield
>Sock Dreams
>Melissa Shoes
>bait footwear (vintage inspired designs)
>dkode shoes (quirky but mature. Might work with JM?)

[Anonymous No.8188070]

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[Anonymous No.8188126]

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[Anonymous No.8188204]

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[Anonymous No.8188896]

>>8185960
would work for mori tho

[Anonymous No.8189656]

This thread and all the other otome threads are so nice and helpful, thank you 'gulls! Looking forward to making my first coord in the upcoming weeks.

[Anonymous No.8190222]

Anyone have recs for otome blouses for someone with broad shoulders?

I have problems finding blouses even at normalfag stores because of my shitty long arms + super wide shoulder combo.

[Anonymous No.8190822]

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[Anonymous No.8190923]

>>8189656
op & same. this thread went so much better than expected... thanks guys!!

[Anonymous No.8191453]

>>8190222
I'm not sure if this is much help, but ETC, f.i.n.t and amavel blouses are much more forgiving than lolita blouse sizing. They're more like a western size medium. Go for the chiffon blouses!

[Anonymous No.8191517]

>>8188243
source? that dress is gorgeous

[Anonymous No.8191655]

>>8191517
Looks like f.i.n.t

[Anonymous No.8191806]

>tfw when too busty for most otome brands
>shoulders too wide in most cases as well

Is there anyway to just generally dress otome without relying on all brand stuff? I have a few lolita dresses with subtle prints, could I accessorize appropriately to make the coord more otome than lolita?

[Anonymous No.8191865]

>>8191806
have you tried skirts + off brand tops & cardigans? there's no reason you have to buy brand dresses...

[Anonymous No.8192082]

>>8191806
Leur Getter has a lot of shirring in their pieces. If you did a simple jsk + cutsew combo you should be fine.

[Anonymous No.8193300]

>>8190222
Seconding ETC, fint, etc. and also adding that Wonderrocket blouses tend to work decently with otome and are pretty generously sized, in my experience. Don't know about arm length, though, because I'm a shorty with pretty standard arms.

>>8191806
If you have a bigger cup size/a good bit of boob, you might have issues with ETC/LG, I think. I wear a 28D-DD (so ~32B-C), and some ETC dresses look weird on me because the bust area is cut really short. Avoid anything high-waisted/look for their regular waist JSKs and give those a try, if you haven't.
Other than that, JM is a bit more forgiving as far as cup size goes; they just don't offer a lot of shirred pieces.

I would recommend going for skirt + blouse combos (pic related) or checking out the normalfag stores listed upthread for JSKs/OPs.

[Anonymous No.8193996]

>>8188070
hnnggg her shoes! i wish i could find a pair in that dusty blue color just like that. so perfect.

[Anonymous No.8194008]

>>8188036
You're missing another big one: Pink House

[Anonymous No.8194020]

>>8194008
Pink house is mostly a natural kei brand.

[Anonymous No.8194502]

>>8193996
I found a lot in those colours by searching things like "princess candy shoe" in aliexpress if that helps, anon!

[Anonymous No.8194883]

>>8191806
You'd be surprised that Jane Marple is quite large, I'm a 12D and still have plenty of space with some of their OPs

[Anonymous No.8194885]

Does anyone know any 'good' Otome girls on Tumblr?

[Anonymous No.8195394]

>>8193300
Leur Getter is actually pretty generous, I have an OP and a JSK of theirs.

[Anonymous No.8195425]

I know this print is pretty popular, it is on Maiden Clothing right now.

This color-way is actually super cute.
Would try for it myself, but already got my treat for the month.

[Anonymous No.8195615]

>>8194020
What is the difference between natural kei and mori?

[Anonymous No.8195636]

>>8195615
Natural Kei is Little House on the Prairie inspired and Mori Girl looks like a modern girl who lives in the forest. Natural Kei is the precursor to a lot of the Jfashion out there today, like otome, lolita, etc.

These are examples of Natural Kei.

[Anonymous No.8195638]

>>8195636
And these are Mori Girl.

[Anonymous No.8195642]

>>8195636
And these are Mori Girl

[Anonymous No.8195781]

>>8194883
Anon, do you have a bust measurement? I'm now quite curious because lolibrary lists them all at 90cm bust which I would not consider large.

[Anonymous No.8195902]

Semi-related, but I hope I can get some help here. I'm having a hard time finding anything from this line, firsthand or secondhand. Hopefully I'm doing it wrong by just searching Kokokim or Fall in Chocolate and it's not impossible. Any tips?

[Anonymous No.8195917]

>>8195902
... it's all on the Kokokim online store

[Anonymous No.8195964]

I've never bought from them, but DreamV has a lot of items that fit the aesthetic, plus their Plumprimo line carries larger sizes. Can anyone vouch for their quality?

[Anonymous No.8195969]

>>8195917
Oy. Of course. I'm a bonehead. I was browsing something else and got the two confused, assuming Kokokim would redirect to their Yesstyle or Rakuten

[Anonymous No.8195977]

>>8195964
Love all the Plumprimo items I've bought! Thick materials, my only complaint is buttons seem a bit loose and could use reinforcement. Plan on using this top for some otome skirt coords. What were you looking at buying yourself?

[Anonymous No.8195985]

>>8195964
I have some of their dresses and cardigans. The quality is solid, you aren't looking at natural fabrics of course but the materials are very thick nonetheless. Definitely higher quality than most eBay/Taobao crap, on par with some of the better cheap fast fashion but nothing superb, which is actually reasonable for the price

[Anonymous No.8196028]

>>8195977
Haha, the blouse in your picture, actually! Also their striped off-the-shoulder dress for summer, and the star-and-moon print tutu skirt. If anyone wants to provide a quick run-down of their size chart, I will personally kiss your face.

>>8195985
Good to hear! Farewell, paycheck, it was nice knowing you.

[Anonymous No.8196034]

>>8196028
the shipping is pricey though, be warned.
I can take pictures of some of my stuff if you like, but all of it is Mary*Rose brand, not Plumprimo

[Anonymous No.8196097]

>>8196028
Haha yeah love that shirt it is so comfy, and looks adorable with a cardigan on and the collar popped out over it. And here's some help on sizing (it's all in cm of course):
http://jakwave.co.uk/plus-size-fashion-in-japan-introducing-plumprimo/

And pic attached is the thing I'm lusting after right now.

[Anonymous No.8196101]

>>8196097
PS I'm like a US 18 and I buy their 4Ls! Though I think I may try a 3L for my next skirt, I've got a smaller waist. I don't know if that info is helpful or not!

[Anonymous No.8196105]

>>8195636
The far right example is actually considered to be mori girl.

[Anonymous No.8196602]

So I have a little over 2 yards of this fabric and wanted to sew an otome item, any suggestions?

[Anonymous No.8196622]

>>8196602
oh my god that's fucking adorable

[Anonymous No.8196634]

Would Kitten D'amour stuff work? They're having a sale this weekend.

[Anonymous No.8196655]

>>8196602
Fyi I was thinking about a salopette or suspender skirt but I'd really love to hear anyone's ideas!

[Anonymous No.8196968]

>>8196634
Not really, the silhouette is too pin-up and sexy. They have nice stuff though.

[Anonymous No.8197824]

anyone have good ideas for otome coats?

[Anonymous No.8197851]

>>8186042
>>8188204
>>8186662
>>8186047
>>8187972

I would definitely have classed these as Lolita just a few months ago. It's so hard to identify a style that seems so open!

[Anonymous No.8197860]

>>8197851
The silhouettes are the easiest giveaway imo.

[Anonymous No.8197861]

>>8196602
I think it would make a really cute empire waist dress with like thin straps or a salopette

[Anonymous No.8197932]

>>8197861
Can you please post some examples? I know I definitely want to incorporate white piping but I'm indecisive past that.

[Anonymous No.8198312]

>>8196034
>>8196097
Anybody know the deal with their reservation items?

[Anonymous No.8198425]

Lolita of five years here, this thread is exactly what I needed. I'm thinking of phasing a lot of the sweet stuff out of my Lolita wardrobe and only keeping dark-colour sweet stuff and more gothic/classic/traditional lolita stuff, but I want to bring Otome in to sort of fill the gap where sweet would be, since I still want to wear cute colours and stuff. I've admired it for years but never really got around to biting the bullet. Thank you all for this thread, it's a treasure.

I have two questions that I'd love help with, though.
1. Though Otome isn't big on poof at all, often lacking any, what sort of petti is desirable for the low-poof look? Is a low-end A-line type suitable?
2. Does anyone have any examples of Lolita brand items in Otome coords? Probably not dresses, at least not anything outside cutsew dresses, but I'd like to bring a lot of my current accessories into it so I'd mostly be starting out just buying main pieces and maybe cardigans and such.

Thank you all, ye're A+

[Anonymous No.8198459]

>>8196634
The construction and quality of those dresses is cheap and tacky.

[Anonymous No.8198646]

>>8198425
>what sort of petti is desirable for the low-poof look?
Some pieces have built in pettis but I've heard of people using small Bodyline pettis, kids tutus, or just layering with underskirts.

>Does anyone have any examples of Lolita brand items in Otome coords?
Just in this thread:

>>8181787
Head bows look like Angelic Pretty

>>8185937
Bag is AP

>>8185945
Bag is Innocent World

>>8186708
Jacket is VM.

>>8187972
Accessories are AP, I think they're Bodyline boots, and the cardigan is Innocent World

[Anonymous No.8199360]

>>8196602
Well I drew up a design. Nixed the piping idea, instead I'm incorperating some vintage lace I had stashed. And the bows on top of the lace panel would be the main fabric again.

[Anonymous No.8199918]

Quick heads up, found this Cath Kidston dress on ebay currently going at a decent price. I think it would look great in an otome coord. Just type the pic related header into the search bar and it should come up.

[Anonymous No.8199932]

>>8199360
cute, but be aware that lace on shoulder straps is unflattering as hell. not a bad design, but I would consider how it's going to look on you

[Anonymous No.8200024]

>>8199932
>lace on shoulder straps is unflattering as hell
Maybe on you, anon. I love it.

I like the design, it feels a bit Axes Femme-ish but with a bright print.

[Anonymous No.8200077]

>>8199932
Ahh I've seen a lot of shoulder ruffles like that on straps that I liked, even on this plumprimo design for fattie-chans like me!

>>8200024
>Axxes Femme-ish
I'm flattered! I hope someday I can actually make brand quality pieces and designs for myself someday. But for now I'm happy stash busting and using odds and ends I've already got. Also trying to learn more about otome before I buy pricier import fabrics.

[Anonymous No.8203015]

>>8187956
And it arrived! Very pleased and the material is really nice and silky. Fits fine on my 35" waist.

[Anonymous No.8203241]

are there any good otome lifestyle blogs similar to lolita ones? I've found those very helpful for beginners and if like to find some for otome as I start to transition my wardrobe

[Anonymous No.8206743]

I'd love to see some (natural) hair and makeup tips for otome?

[Anonymous No.8207638]

how often do you all wear petticoats in otome? I feel like it could vary with outfits most of the time. Like I'd have a hard time wearing a high waisted skirt w/o a petti.

[Anonymous No.8207667]

Can anons post some non-print otome coords? Like pic related. Also some more shorts and pants coords would be nice

[Anonymous No.8207670]

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[Anonymous No.8207697]

Couldn't some of the sweet gyaru/himekaji brands like ank rouge and liz lisa be worn in otome? Some pieces seem to work better for it than in gyaru. Pic related is Ank Rouge

[Anonymous No.8208858]

Hi guys, I want to buy some fabric for otome projects! I'm planning on making two ops/jsks, and two skirts.
So of these fabrics which four should I buy, and for what projects?
All found at shimgraphica on etsy.

[Anonymous No.8209144]

>>8196105
It's a photo from Pink House. The skirt can be worn unbuttoned to show the under layers.

[Anonymous No.8209154]

>>8207672
I love Fanny Rosie so much.

[Anonymous No.8209170]

>>8209154
back off my waifu
(i love her too, anon. we can love her together, it's okay. ;__;)

[Anonymous No.8209708]

>>8207697
I definitely think so. Ank Rouge and Fint might be easier to pull off than others though. I always saw otome as a style where the mixing of colors and prints was more important than what brand you're wearing
>>8208858
The piano cat fabric is making me laugh but the brown fabric is such an unpleasant color...

[Anonymous No.8209743]

>>8208858
i love the navy blue one

[Anonymous No.8209753]

Anyone have thoughts on Jane Marple's JSK cuts? They have so many cute prints, but a lot of times when I see them on mannequins on second hand sites they look ill-fitting as hell. Not sure if I should risk the money to try one on in person, since they don't hold their value that well.

[Anonymous No.8209757]

>>8209753
jm jsks don't hold value well? lmk where you are finding depreciated ones so I can hit that up-- all the ones I see are at or about at original price

[Anonymous No.8209775]

>>8209753
I own a couple of Jane Marple dresses and I can confirn that lots of their newer cuts are just weird. I'm on the skinny + tall side and even JSK cuts with corset lacing at the back are at least 10-15cm too big around the waist. Around the bust the fit is better, but there is still that awkward gaping under the arms. I have to get most JM items altered, but it's totally worth it though if you buy the items to keep them.

[Anonymous No.8209958]

>>8209757
The really high demand prints like the library one or royal order hold their value pretty well. The others don't have great resale on the western market. People will pay about what they pay for used lolita, or less if it's not a lolita-ish design, and JM's retail prices are significantly higher than most lolita brands.

>>8209775
I'm the opposite, basically (5'3" and a bit stocky with a D cup bust) and the weird square bodice cut with a huge waist and awkward gaping at the arms and neckline from the flat bust is what I'm worried about. When you alter them, do you have darts added to take in the waist and does that more or less balance the bodice and fix the fit? I can do alterations, but if I have to basically overhaul the whole dress I'd rather make something from scratch.

[Anonymous No.8209980]

>>8209958
I recently bought a JM short sleeved OP, and it looks especially awkward and boxy, more so than usual. Their cuts are always quite boxy though, so if you don't mind that they're overall pretty fantastic. I find the JSKs have a better shape, especially if you can tie in the waist.

[Anonymous No.8210288]

>>8209958
I cannot sew myself, so I get my dresses altered professionally. Most of the times the seamstress opens the dress at the skirt part and removes fabric upwards from both sides and she also has to redo the pleating part (if the dress has pleats) as far as I get it. Sometimes she also adds new seams, usually at the back of the dress. It's very costly, that's why I can only afford a new Jane Marple dress once a year max.

[Anonymous No.8210809]

>>8209708
Ahh well now that fabric is only available in a lighter colorway it looks like.

Also pls throw some opinions at me guys I'd like to order this fabric soon but idk what is more suited to otome skirts vs dresses.

[Anonymous No.8210822]

>>8208858
The swan one looks almost exactly like the swans on this ETC dress.

[Anonymous No.8211131]

Just wanted to report in that the petticoat from American Apparel that was (is?) on sale is pretty amazing and basically what I had been looking for all along. It's very soft, gives a suitable amount of poof, and doesn't seem to gather/scrunch up like some other petticoats I've had. Well worth $13 shipped.
Not sure how it would work with skirts, though, as it's a little long/I don't own any skirts from ETC, JM, etc.

[Anonymous No.8211143]

>>8210809
I reckon it'd be cuter as a dress

[Anonymous No.8211154]

>>8210809
Honestly, I think this is the worst fabric of the bunch. I really like the navy fabric, and I think the swan and piano cat fabrics could work as well.
I can't pinpoint why, but this carousel fabric just really rubs me the wrong way. It looks like bodyline.