Otome Kei Thread - Quirky Ads Edition

[Anonymous No.9558553]

>>9529547
Last thread hit image limit.

What is otome-kei?
>Japanese for 'maiden'
>Focuses on a feminine and quirky look
>No set rules
>Outfits often use colour popping, interesting print combinations, and contrasting materials
>Generally has a kitsch or twee vibe
>Sometimes overlaps with casual lolita but is still a separate style

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

Other Suitable Brands*:

>Amavel
>Ank Rogue
>Axes Femme
>Bortsprungt
>Candy Stripper
>Excentrique
>Fint
>Franche Lippee
>Grimoire
>Lois Crayon
>Lolita brands (accessories, legwear, bags, mini skirts, cardigans/boleros)
>Melantrick Hemlighet
>Merlot Camp
>Q-pot
>Wonder Rocket


Suitable Non-Japanese Brands*:
>Alannah Hill
>Cath Kidston
>Dangerfield
>Hello Bones Jones (Indie)
>Miss Patina
>Modcloth
>Mulberry Chronicles (Indie)
>Peppermint Fox (Indie)


Non-japanese Socks/Shoes*:
>Sock Dreams, Teja Jamilla
>Melissa Shoes, Bait Footwear, Dkode Shoes, Neosen, Fleuvog

*NB: these brands are not all specifically otome, but sometimes produce suitable items

[Anonymous No.9558561]

I'm really in love with this chocolate swan print. Has there ever been a chocolate dipped orange print or cream puff swan print before?

[Anonymous No.9558562]

>>9558561
Oops, meant to link these.
>>9558363
>>9558367
Print I'm referring to.

[Anonymous No.9558588]

>>9558561
Jane Marple released a choux creme this season

[Anonymous No.9558590]

newfag here, so I apologize in advance

I think I might be interested in this, but I'm not sure.

I'm not a fan of the whole "pure maiden" look, yet I do like the fun socks, bright colors and 1960s look I get from some photos I see. A lot of these outfits seem to be in muted colors, are there any brighter examples outside of what I see in the OP or is that just rarely a thing in this fashion

[Anonymous No.9558592]

>>9558561
>>9558588
Other than that, I don't think it's been done.

[Anonymous No.9558594]

At this point I feel like nobody knows what otome kei is supposed to look like anymore aside from what brands to use

>>9558590
ETC has had some bright popcorn, ice-cream, bagel and donut prints.

[Anonymous No.9558595]

>>9558594
guess I'm shit out of luck. the style of clothing is absolutely gorgeous but I'm looking for something like pic related levels of bright.

[Anonymous No.9558597]

>>9558595
There's this

[Anonymous No.9558598]

>>9558597

[Anonymous No.9558601]

>>9558598

[Anonymous No.9558604]

>>9558601

[Anonymous No.9558633]

Can I have some advice on how to coord this piece?

[Anonymous No.9558640]

I stopped at the ladybug print

(The closeup is in the last thread >>9558370)

[Anonymous No.9558642]

>>9558640

I have no idea if they're actually going to make these ladybug hair clips but I honestly want a dress just to wear with these.

[Anonymous No.9558644]

>>9558642

This is the last print in the preview series

[Anonymous No.9558645]

>>9558644

[Anonymous No.9558646]

>>9558645

Last one.

Again, want the dress just so I can have fluffy sheep ring

[Anonymous No.9558649]

>>9558595

Brighter colours are just hard for many people to pull off, and Japan generally prefers muted colours in general, so most jfashion tends towards less garish colours.

>>9558633

I'd coord it with beige if you want a toned down look. For something brighter, I think a more vibrant green would pop nicely against the peach pink of the dress.

Here's a pic of a different colourway from lookbook.

[Anonymous No.9558653]

>>9558646
That ring is so adorable, please be released.

[Anonymous No.9558654]

>>9558633
I would go with rabbit-printed tights, and maybe a mustard cardigan.

[Anonymous No.9558658]

>>9558644
I want this one. ETC is my fave.

[Anonymous No.9558662]

>>9558649
hmmm I'm struggling with finding green pieces so I'll keep an eye out. I'm struggling trying to get out of the "lolita" matchy matchy mindset.

[Anonymous No.9558705]

>>9558653

I'm hanging all my hope on the little silver tag on its butt that says ETC. Though if the cat butterfly release is anything to go by it might be a bloodbath to get it.

[Anonymous No.9559121]

>>9558644
There's something so appealing and unusual about otome prints. It's soft, simple, easy to wear casually, but really quirky and unafraid to try unusual things.

[Anonymous No.9559755]

I have a headband from Daiso that is identical to the base of this. Didn't know that adding 3 crochet flowers and an embroidered patch makes it worth $64. I think the sheep ring is super cute too, but damn I really hope that it's not a dollar store base.

[Anonymous No.9559855]

Apparently the chocolate orange swan thing is going up midnight this Sat (jp time).

orange swan chox 予約会を開催いたします。

●オフィシャルオンラインショップ 7/15(土)00:00~7/17(月/祝)23:59

[Anonymous No.9559864]

>>9559755

Honestly at some point you're paying more for the idea and the design that someone else came up with. I suppose there's a little bit of buying into the brand, especially if you've loved every single look they produce. You could probably DIY most of the accessories yourself, but if you want the designers to continue making them sometimes you gotta show a little support with your wallet.

[Anonymous No.9560386]

>>9559864
I agree with you, I think it's fine to buy into an idea/design. It just creates a decent amount of cognitive dissonance (at least for me) to realize that they're not using better materials or better sources for something that's at a relatively premium price point.

And I'm not even interested in the DIY aspect or anything, it's really more like, I had hoped for better.

[Anonymous No.9560466]

[Anonymous No.9560468]

[Anonymous No.9560480]

>>9559755
>>9559864

I agree with you to a point. It's fine to buy into a simple idea or design, but only as long as the execution is good. Even moreso if it is a simpler design like >>9559755. Mary Magdalene's headdresses for comparison are very simply designed, particularly their floral corsages, but the design details are on point, use relatively expensive looking lace, and feel sturdy to use. JM can be a little hit and miss with their accessories, which is why I'm also a little leery of buying their things at points.

[Anonymous No.9561963]

>>9560466
>>9560468
Is this a new or older release, anon? I need me some tartan.

[Anonymous No.9563199]

>>9561963
Old

[Anonymous No.9563331]

>>9561963
This release is old, but I did see a blue version for sale somewhere recently (I think rakuten?)
Jane Marple usually releases one tartan series a year however, so there should be one coming out.

[Anonymous No.9564963]

What do you think of Q-Pot and their new clothing releases? This is called Strawberry Fields and you can just purchase it from the international site. Has anyone bought it? I'd like to get the Strawberry Drop cardigan if I get the chance.

It comes off really otome to me, but I don't know anything about the quality of it. I know Q-Pot has a good track record with some of their other clothing items they've released, though.

It seems very sweet ETC-like and otome feeling in terms of designs and how casual it is. The cardigans are also really cute and could work well in otome or possibly even lolita.

[Anonymous No.9564967]

>>9564963
Melting Lace Collar Cardigan in green from the collection.

[Anonymous No.9564973]

>>9564967
Strawberry Drop Cardigans in black and red.

[Anonymous No.9564974]

>>9564963
I think Q-pot shows no creativity whatsoever, as usual

[Anonymous No.9564977]

>>9564973
Strawberry Field Puff Sleeve Dress and Strawberry Field Sleeveless Dress.

[Anonymous No.9564978]

>>9564977
Then there's just this weirdass long cardigan?

[Anonymous No.9564980]

>>9564978
How they coord it makes even less sense to me.

[Anonymous No.9564981]

>>9564967
This looks like something Buddy the elf would wear.

[Anonymous No.9565111]

>>9564963
I love the cardigans, but everything else looks boring. Given the prices they're selling them at, I'd rather buy one of the million other available strawberry prints. The cuts are basic and not very full in the skirt; there isn't anything special about this collection that sets it apart.

[Anonymous No.9565380]

>>9564963

Wow, if you hadn't told me this is Qpot I would have guessed JM. The main collage worries me, though, I hope it's just the colour balance that's washing out the print and they aren't actually faded-looking irl.

I think the long cardi >>9564978 >>9564980 is a normie trend that's going around, I'm so glad that at least one other person agrees with me it's weird-looking and funky. Some of my non lolita non otome friends are scouring local clothes shops looking for it and I cannot understand the appeal. I imagine as a housecoat it's nice and warm and comfy and blanket-like, but I can't even think about leaving the house in it, let alone wearing it as a fashion trend.

[Anonymous No.9565404]

>>9564963
Much prefer the LG strawberry release, but it's interesting that qpot is branching into clothing. That pricing though, almost makes JM look reasonable considering there's no history or proof of quality.

[Anonymous No.9565416]

>>9564980
I wouldn't wear this for jfash but I'd wear this every day with my normie shit honestly. I love huge/long cardigans.

[Anonymous No.9565448]

>>9565404

It's actually not their first foray into clothing exactly, last summer they did yukata sets. Although I suppose even the yukata sets were marketed as "special" and not a common item.

But yeah, the pricing put me off the yukata last year.... I might see if I can find it secondhand and check out the quality. I think it can't really be that bad, qpot is a bit of a premium brand, so they have a reputation to maintain.

[Anonymous No.9565806]

>>9565448
Oh, didn't know that. Thanks for the info. I mean, if the yukata fabric is really good or something, but most yukatas I've encountered at like the 5000-15000 yen levels have been solid quality so I dunno how that'd translate into their current clothing releases.

[Anonymous No.9565874]

>>9564980
I'm loving this outfit to be honest but it doesn't exactly scream jfashion to me, still really cute though

[Anonymous No.9565881]

>>9558594
>At this point I feel like nobody knows what otome kei is supposed to look like anymore aside from what brands to use
What all has still in common is that it looks like vintage fashion.

[Anonymous No.9565896]

>>9558601
>TFW you're busty and this type of dress would look ridiculous.

[Anonymous No.9565941]

>>9565111
I think the little curly Q-Pot emblem around the stem of the strawberries is really cleverly hidden. It's nice to have simple strawberry prints every now and then.

That being said, I feel like Q-Pot really wants a nice "safe" release for their first clothing collection. That's the impression I get from a simple strawberry print during summer. Sweet lolita brands do this almost every spring/summer as well since it's a signature print of the season.

[Anonymous No.9566772]

I just googled how otome kei started and I don't know where people were getting it from that it was/is a seperate style from lolita? The sources that seem to have introduced otome kei to the lolita community (tsu_ basically) even say that people called it lolita in the west and in Japan.
Not trying to shit on anyone who likes using the term, I come to these threads because I love the style. Are there any better sources than the early posts on lolita indies?

[Anonymous No.9566840]

>>9565806

Actually that's the quality I sort of expect, most of the money probably goes into the branding rather than the fabric.

But at the same time, it's usually going to be better than Daiso-tier goods, and the fabric should at least be better than the 1-2k yen level yukatas. I hope. Saying this as someone who hasn't actually found one to buy yet. I think I missed yukata resale season.

[Anonymous No.9566845]

>>9566772

Someone in one of the other threads posted a link to a bunch of articles about otome culture, but I didn't save them. Hopefully another anon paid better attention and can direct you to them, or I suppose you can go digging for them. It's a bit hard to find because it wasn't posted in the otome kei threads.

And anyway, it seems that most girls have agreed that even if it isn't a seperate style, it looks distinctly different enough from lolita that it's easier to give it a name and treat it as a seperate style.

[Anonymous No.9566846]

>>9566845
I've only read one which was an English translation about a woman, but it didn't imply that otome kei was a clothing style or even anything more than her just using maiden to refer to herself.

[Anonymous No.9566852]

>>9558601
I'm really digging this print, which burando?

[Anonymous No.9566855]

>>9566852
Emily Temple Cute

[Anonymous No.9569868]

I have a few new MILK dresses with the do not wash symbol on them. They're print dresses. Should I get them dry cleaned or hand wash?

[Anonymous No.9570004]

>>9566846

One of them used the word to refer to a concept rather than specifically a clothing style, iirc. That should be the one.

[Anonymous No.9570009]

>>9569868

What are the other symbols on it?

Generally if it's simply a print with no special trim or special fabric it's ok to wash it with cold water. If you're unsure then it's better to do what the care label says.

[Anonymous No.9570260]

Has anyone seen this dress before? It looks odd for ETC.

[Anonymous No.9570299]

>>9570260
I thought the cut and the label were a bit strange, but I'm not well versed in ETC.

[Anonymous No.9570350]

Peppermint Fox is having an up to 40% off sale. There's some of their clothing in that and things like the crown cushion cover look really JM inspired.
Remember their currency is the AUD, so the dresses appear $205, but they're around $162 USD.

[Anonymous No.9570370]

>>9570350
Thanks for the heads up, anon! I've been meaning to grab Botanica for a bit and I was sad I missed their Galerie de Paleontologie release so I just ended up grabbing both.

[Anonymous No.9570478]

Anyone know what brand pic related is?

[Anonymous No.9571502]

>>9570260
It looks more like Melantrick Hemlighet to me.

[Anonymous No.9576001]

I'd love to use these for otome, but most of their shoes are so wacky looking I'd have 1-2 outfits to wear with them at best

[Anonymous No.9578774]

>>9570260
its not ETC

they don't have a label that looks like that

[Anonymous No.9579369]

>>9558644
Oh man, I'm going to have to get this in navy. So cute.

>>9565881
Agreed--there's an out-of-time feeling to otome that I find really appealing.

[Anonymous No.9581305]

>>9579369
Lolita is also described as out of time

[Anonymous No.9582255]

Jane Marple's AW collection is out.

[Anonymous No.9582256]

>>9582255
No regimental stripes or tartans this season it seems. The collection is more subdued this year, but they've included more mustard and wine pieces.

[Anonymous No.9582257]

>>9582256

[Anonymous No.9582259]

>>9582257
There are two floral series, Sandrine and The Little Flowers.

[Anonymous No.9582264]

>>9582259
Oops meant to upload the model image

[Anonymous No.9582266]

>>9582264
They've also introduced a different jsk cut, this one has straps that cross at the back and regular lolita-style waist ties rather than a waist sash. The skirt also seems less full than usual.

[Anonymous No.9582267]

>>9582256
is this a vintage toy print? It's really cute!

[Anonymous No.9582288]

>>9582267
It's called 'Dear My Crew' and is meant to be reminiscent of childhood toys. I agree, I think it's adorable.

[Anonymous No.9584658]

Whenever I try to reach the Fint website, it says Forbidden. Does anyone else get the same? Did they ban people from overseas purchasing from them? ;_;

[Anonymous No.9585614]

>>9584658
I get the same error, but their An another Angelus store still works. I think they're just having a technical issue.

[Anonymous No.9586671]

since the otome version of closet of frills on fb is pretty dead, where is the best place to look for coord ideas?

[Anonymous No.9586742]

>>9586671
Instagram

[Anonymous No.9587118]

>>9558642
Hi guys, I came to this thread to ask about shoes, but I fucking need these hair clips. How do I know when they're coming out? Which brand are they?
Sorry for being clueless, haven't been on 4chan in months and I don't know much about otome. These are Emily temple, correct? Not etc?

[Anonymous No.9587133]

>>9587118

They just released the set yesterday, I think

http://emilytemplecute-shop.com/shopdetail/000000001400/new/page1/order/

There's a cute ring with the ladybug on it as well

[Anonymous No.9587340]

>>9587133
Ahh thanks anon!
Too bad they look so cheap (especially at that price...) I really wanted some.

[Anonymous No.9594002]

I'm looking for some cute comfy shoes to wear with otome/ lolita styles. I don't wear leather and I don't like pleather because of how easy it scuffs (but am not super opposed to it). Any ideas for shoe types I could try?

[Anonymous No.9594438]

>>9594002
The Vivienne Westwood x Melissa collections are pretty popular in lolita and otome, and the shoes are made of rubber.

[Anonymous No.9594490]

>>9586671
Instagram, wear.jp

[Anonymous No.9595177]

>The Grocery Collection will be available at 6PM AEST Saturday, 12th of August.

New Pepfox release. Is there any otome kei print that'd match with this? I'd love to do some kind of food/breakfast theme.

[Anonymous No.9595444]

Is Takemoto Novala also popular with girls who wear otome kei? I read somewhere he popularized the word otome with his writing, similar to how he popularized lolita with the film.

[Anonymous No.9596481]

>>9595177

I can't think of a 100% match, but I really want to pair that cheese round with the Flower Card dress. Always wondered why this dress had random spoons on it when it's called Flower Card and not sugared flowers print, now I can tell people it's for eating the cheese with.