Stupid Question Thread

[Anonymous No.9660828]

A thread to post your stupid questions. For Jfashion and Cosplay.


Starting off: I want 2 items from a store that sells wholesale lots, and the 2 items are from a 60 piece lot. Do you think they'll sell them to me separately if I get my SS to send them a message, or am I going to have to buy the whole thing?

[Anonymous No.9660831]

>>9660828
You'll probably have to buy the whole thing.

[Anonymous No.9660838]

>>9660831
Ugh, thought so. I can't imagine how much that'll cost in shipping. Thanks for answering.

[Anonymous No.9660864]

>>9660838
You can always sell what you don't want after, depending on what it is (like if it's something to do with itabags or something). It's quite a bit of work, but at the very least, you should be able to make your money back

[Anonymous No.9661825]

So I fucked up. How does one get plastidip off skin? Wasnt being caredul while spraying and now I've got a light dusting of plastidip 'freckles' all over one hand that wont come off.

[Anonymous No.9661844]

>>9661825
Wait for your skin to die and come off, like you would with sharpie

[Anonymous No.9662492]

>>9660828
I want to cosplay Oscar from Rose of Versailles and I'm thinking about buying a binder.
I have pretty big breasts and Oscar supposed to be androgynous looking.
Is it worth it to invest a binder for only one cosplay and is it really necessary for this cosplay? It technically isn't crossdressing.
Someone told me it would be cheaper to just use bandages or tape but i've heard it's not very healthy?

[Anonymous No.9662504]

>>9662492
If it’s just for one cosplay for one time you can probably just buy a really nice sports bra then layer a tight cami over it.

[Anonymous No.9662671]

Does anybody have recommendations for anime or manga that have characters with really big, intricate and pretty ballgowns that aren't Rose of Versailles or CLAMP? I got a bunch of extra steel in the mail and I've always wanted to try my hand at making my own crinoline, but I have no idea what to cosplay.

[Anonymous No.9662829]

I am really attracted to lolita girls. Would it be weird for me to come to a lolita convention for the purposes of flirting with qt lolitas?

I know for most girls it's their hobby, and they aren't trying to impress men.
But would they mind at all if a man was impressed?

[Anonymous No.9662832]

>>9662829
No because most of us are into girls, and get ready to get in line with all the other ‘impresses men’.

[Anonymous No.9662835]

Okay how the fuck does a shopping service work? I see lolitas getting boxes big enough to hold a chair filled with a dozens dresses and even more accessories. Did these girls just drop $3k at once and have it all shipped in one box or did they buy a piece here and a piece there then have the shopping service hold their items THEN ship it out? If that’s the case how do I get in on that?

[Anonymous No.9662837]

>>9662832
don't pretend like guys who can put together a halfway decent ouji coord aren't mobbed, stalked, and creeped on by lolitas

[Anonymous No.9662839]

Do you think a hairstyle like this (with a singular half ponytail to the side) would look fine without bangs? Or would it just look awkward?

[Anonymous No.9662846]

>>9662839
Depends on how you look/dress. I think it looks more 1980s without bangs

[Anonymous No.9662850]

>>9662829
That probably would be creepy, yes. Lolita events are dedicated to fashion, unless you wear Ouji, Aristo or lolita yourself and wear it well, you'll likely creep girls out. Talk to lolitas at anime conventions if you absolutely must, just remember that lolitas are individuals and you might not have a lot in common beyond the fact you like the clothes.

[Anonymous No.9662854]

>>9662835
It changes on the SS, but most services will hold your items for up to a month. So they can buy a whole haul of $3k items at once and ship it from them, or they can buy here and there for up to a month before shipping out. If you don't ship it within a month, depending on the SS, you get fined or they start throwing out stuff.

Buyee is decently easy to understand their FAQ. They're one of the more expensive SS, but they're the easiest to use.

[Anonymous No.9662864]

>>9662839
I think it'd need bangs personally. Most anime inspired hairstyles tend to look awkward without bangs. It'd also probably look better if your bangs blend into side framing so that there's still hair on your cheekbones and covering your ears when everything is pulled back.

[Anonymous No.9662930]

>>9662837
Nice logical fallacy.

[Anonymous No.9662932]

>>9662854
Awesome, thank you! I was going crazy trying to figure out how some girls could find all their wishlist items in one sitting, having holds makes a lot more sense, just wasn’t sure if that was actually what was happening lol

[Anonymous No.9663254]

>>9662492
i'd just buy a binder anon. they're a good investment and totally worth it. it'll do a LOT better job than a cami and sports bra
gc2b has great quality ones for only like, ~$30

[Anonymous No.9663255]

>>9662671
not a manga, but umineko has a great bitchy character named Beatrice with an pretty complex gown. I don't know if it's complicated enough, but it I think of any more i'll post them

[Anonymous No.9663276]

I'm making a skirt with an applique on it. What kind of material should I use for the applique? The rest of the skirt is made of cotton, for reference. Pic semi related, since I really liked how AP does their applique items and was inspired by it.

[Anonymous No.9663309]

does anyone have a pattern for pumpkin pants with no elastic? I'm legitimately at a loss for how to make them
Pic related, it's pretty much what i'm looking to make

[Anonymous No.9663315]

>>9663309
Pattern 24 from GosuRori 14 seems to be a good match.

[Anonymous No.9663318]

>>9663315

[Anonymous No.9663319]

>>9663315
these are a little too low and not as round as i'd like, but thank you anyways!
I'm trying to do a cosplay of SMT's Jack Frost and thought something round would work best

[Anonymous No.9663320]

>>9663318

[Anonymous No.9663322]

>>9663320

>>9663319
You can shorten it by taking off a few inches from the bottom of the main leg piece. I thing it would work fine. Don't forget to make sure the cuff at the bottom is still wide enough to fit you tho.

[Anonymous No.9663324]

>>9663322
*think

[Anonymous No.9663347]

This has probably been asked a zillion times before but are there any brands that make OPs with particularly forgiving shoulder sizes? I'm tall and skinny as a rail but have linebacker shoulders that make Asian sizes difficult. I just don't like the look of JSKs as much unfortunatly

[Anonymous No.9663352]

>>9662932
Some people I know use clobba for Taobao shopping and they have them hold their stuff for several months, then have it shipped all at once. I'm sure there are some more personal Japanese shopping services that can do that too.

[Anonymous No.9663363]

>>9663347
Look for anything raglan sleeved with shirring around the neckline.

[Anonymous No.9663365]

>>9663347
Tips
>custom order, mto, etc
> meta usually runs roomy in my experience
>shirted back and sleeves are great
>if you don’t like jsks but can’t fit an OP you adore, you can always use layering to hide the straps and such

[Anonymous No.9663373]

>>9663363
>>9663365
Thanks for the tips I'll look into more dresses like that
I'm just constantly suffering cause I got interested in the fashion cause of Mary Magdalene dresses only to learn I have a snowballs chance in hell actually fitting into one of their OPs

[Anonymous No.9663406]

I'm looking forward to possibly cosplaying as Wriggle Nightbug at a convention in April, but I don't want to actually keep my hair green for any longer than I need to and I don't want to spend money on a wig either.
I vaguely remember seeing a blue hair spray that was really easy to take off at a friend's house many years ago, does anyone know if those are actually a thing, what they're called and where I can get one? It sounds like something from a party store, but I honestly have no idea.

[Anonymous No.9663410]

>>9663406
Just buy a wig anon, one that short won't be that expensive, and even a semi-cheap wig will look leagues better than any sort of temporary color on natural hair

[Anonymous No.9663411]

>>9663410
This. You can find perfectly decent wigs for pretty cheap now.
https://www.amazon.com/MapofBeauty-Short-Straight-Cosplay-Costume/dp/B00ZCI1TNC/

I have this wig in light blue and for the price, it's fine and totally better than any spray-on stuff is going to be.

[Anonymous No.9663430]

>>9663410
>>9663411
I'd love to just buy one and be done with it, but I live with my mom and it's literally impossible for me to order anything and I don't want to get crucified by her. Even if I get it sent at the post office I'll need a card to pay and since my mom loves to rummage through my stuff, I won't have anywhere to put it. 'Tis a blue board, so it's probably not ban-worthy, but I'm not exactly eighteen yet, otherwise I would've already been done with this. ;;

[Anonymous No.9663441]

>>9663430
Can't you just say it's for Halloween or something if you order it now? What problem does your mom have with you ordering a wig?

[Anonymous No.9663445]

>>9663430
have a friend order it for you and keep it with them until the con comes around. its worth the hassle, honestly. the temporary spray color looks atrocious no matter how well you apply it.

[Anonymous No.9663446]

>>9663430
Buying a wig is less troublesome than dying your hair. You can reuse it, and even temporary hair dye can make your hair different shade. I don’t get why she wouldn’t let you get a wig, but let you dye your hair

[Anonymous No.9663447]

>>9663445
This
Heck you could even buy a wig at the con if need be. Trust me you'll be happier in the long run. I used my natural hair for one of my first cosplays and even though it was the same color it still looked awful and limp

[Anonymous No.9663547]

>>9663441
She'd want to know all the details before even thinking of ordering something for me, and with our low income and the currency where I live, 13$ isn't as negligible as it is in America.
>>9663446
My idea was that a spray-on would be relatively easy to get off at the end of the con, so she wouldn't learn about it. If she did, she'd judge me to hell and back again, and probably give me some sort of punishment.
>>9663445
...So I ask someone else to tell their parent to go through all that bullshit just for me? I don't think I want to drop that low. ;;
>>9663447
Convention stalls here don't even sell wigs.
I really appreciate all the helpful responses, but my mom's restrictive to the point where I'm not even going to get an allowance until Spring so I'd rather save money whenever I can.
I mean...how shitty can spray-ons -actually- get? If it's really as bad as you guys make it sound, I'll consider someone with my hair colour instead.

[Anonymous No.9663573]

Hey gulls, I've got a probably stupid question for the Lolita group.

Have you ever/would you ever buy handmade dresses and apparel? I am so mentally and creatively fatigued from my job that I'd like to quit and buy the mats to start making cute stuff again -- wondering if there's any actual market for that or if handmade is considered super trashy for some reason

[Anonymous No.9663584]

>>9663573
I'm kind of planning to launch my own handmade lolita clothes business soon too and I personally think there's always customers for handmade stuff as long as it's well done. Quality is the key imo. If you wanna sell trashy/cheap looking things, nobody's gonna buy that, at least not enough to let you make a living out of it.

[Anonymous No.9663586]

>>9663584
Of course not. I'd be making quality things, but I also know how poorly Lolitas speak of non-brand. I'll definitely have to try to understand my market better there.

Stuff would mostly have to be custom made I'm assuming, so I'd probably have to make a model piece and then say it's made to order.

Good luck to you in your endeavors anon I hope we both go far.

[Anonymous No.9663604]

>>9663352
That would be super convenient, do you know if there’s a ‘storage charge’ of some kind? Shopping services honestly intimidate the hell out of me.

[Anonymous No.9663614]

>>9663586
Thanks anon. Good luck to you too. We're gonna be both successful!

[Anonymous No.9663615]

>>9663586
>I also know how poorly Lolitas speak of non-brand
Have you seen the examples of handmade lolita floating around? The stigma exists not because it's not brand but because it's shitty quality more often than not. If your sewing and designing skills and choice of materials are all good then people will love your stuff and will pay for it.
Keep in mind that people may not buy from you if your pieces sell for around brand prices because they see brand quality as more consistent and may be hesitant to drop $200 or more on a handmade piece by a designer they don't know.

[Anonymous No.9663617]

>>9663586
>but I also know how poorly Lolitas speak of non-brand

If I had a dollar. Lolitas don’t hate offbrand, I’m sick to death of seeing this bizarre stigma float around. As long as the piece is well made and looks nice we don’t care, some of the best dresses I’ve seen have been handmade and nowadays offbrand/taobao dresses are catching up in quality and often surpass Brand in terms of creativity and variety.
The only peope who honestly still think that offbrand = ita are usually insecure itas themselves.

[Anonymous No.9663621]

>>9663604
All services differ but in my experience both with Taobao and JP shopping services, they all generally default to about 30 days, and after that there's usually a charge to hold for longer.

[Anonymous No.9663625]

>>9663615
>>9663617
Seconding this. Some indie brands and commissioners seems to be doing well and being appreciated in the community, such as Lily of the Valley, MeLikesTea and Linda Friesen, just to name a few.

[Anonymous No.9663647]

>>9663586
Personally I think don't think you should quit your job until you know you have reliable customers. Start small. Generate a reputation for quality and excellent design and that's all you need. You will have to put significant effort into social media though getting your brand out there.

[Anonymous No.9663662]

>>9663573
Most of the market is for custom sizing. If you can sew plus sizes for different body shapes well, then you will be able to get work. Especially if you can make good blouses as well.

Standard sizes are harder to move though. Since second hand brand has gotten so cheep, you are competing with brand for sales. Unless you offer something truly unique and lovely, it will be much harder to move standard sized clothing.

[Anonymous No.9663665]

>>9663573
Don’t quit your job. Unless you can show you are making enough from your side hobby it is foolish to do that. Keep your stability as long as you can.

[Anonymous No.9663673]

>>9663625
who the fuck is lily of the valley

[Anonymous No.9663675]

>>9663673
SakuraFairy on etsy, newfag

[Anonymous No.9663693]

>>9663675
no need to be rude
just because i'm new does not mean that i'm a fag

[Anonymous No.9663726]

what shopping service do you use for mercari? I usually use tenso / buyee but I can't seem to use them with mercari because they require a phone verification or something and it only works with japanese numbers obviously

[Anonymous No.9663737]

>>9663726
Japonica Market.

[Anonymous No.9663745]

>>9663547
You have to be over 18 to post on 4chan.

[Anonymous No.9663790]

>>9663745
This is a blue board dedicated to cute clothes and dressing up and I don't have any friends to ask about stuff like this, cut me some slack.

[Anonymous No.9663795]

>>9663790
at least pretend so you don’t get ip banned

[Anonymous No.9663806]

>>9663675
hey just because i'm a fag doesnt mean i'm new

[Anonymous No.9663857]

>>9663737
thanks!

[Anonymous No.9663860]

>>9663790
Rules are rules, the entire site is 18+.

[Anonymous No.9663868]

>>9663795
I mean, it was relevant to my problem, so I had to bring it up. I'm on my phone, so I'm not worried about that.
I don't want to cause anyone any trouble or spark an argument, so I guess I'll just figure things out on my own then. Thanks for the all the replies and stuff.

[Anonymous No.9663887]

>>9663868
>Admitting to being underaged and ban evading
God damn how fucking stupid are you?

[Anonymous No.9663899]

>>9663887
I came here to ask help and I made the choice of being honest about it. Only I can decide whether or not a ban means anything, it's not like I'm doing something bad to others.

[Anonymous No.9664093]

>>9663899
>only I can decide if a ban means anything
Lmao the mods can decide that for you, a ban means you can’t post here for whatever time your ban lasts, or never if you get nailed with a permaban. There was absolutely nothing to gain from being honest about your age

[Anonymous No.9664107]

>>9663547
While rules are rules, I do wish you luck anon! Is there any way you can borrow a wig from a friend? I truly do hope you can find a way to make it work!

[Anonymous No.9664417]

>>9664093
My point is, is getting a ban from 4chan that bad? I almost exclusively lurk anyways, so it's not like it'll affect me personally. Only I can decide what a ban means to me and it really doesn't mean that much. (I could've lied, but being an adult and being that restricted by my parents would've come off as a little disturbing)
>>9664107
I'm afraid not, I really don't know anyone into this kind of stuff. Thank you for the kind words and the encouragement!

[Anonymous No.9664843]

How are Angelic Pretty's Reds/Bordeauxs? Are they consistent? I mostly buy IW and theirs vary so wildly it hurts my soul, and I'm thinking of buying an AP coat to match a bordeaux velveteen skirt also from AP, just hoping they'll actually match.

[Anonymous No.9664861]

>>9664843
AP red is probably more consistent than their mints, I'll give them that much

[Anonymous No.9664862]

>>9664843
Not sure about reds, but their bordeaux is pretty inconsistent. I don't know if it's as bad as IW, but the sock release of a print might not even match the dress for AP.

[Anonymous No.9664899]

Could anyone point me in the direction of a good mage staff tutorial? I want to make one for my bnha cosplay (Uraraka's outfit from the 2 ending theme).
I should mention I'm a newbie to prop making so if anyone has pointers that's cool too.

[Anonymous No.9665018]

So this is a question that I know is 100% fueled by my anxiety, but I feel the need to ask anyway.

Super tempted by AP's new bunny bag, literally the cutest thing I've ever seen. I mostly wear toned down gothic and classic coords, so it's not like I really have sweet prints with rabbits. It'll go with Gardenberries, more wintery outfits, outfits with fur but... Let's say I wanted to spice up a black outfit that's on the plainer side with the black bunny purse, will people cry out that I'm shoehorning the rabbit idea in? Is it a super glaring error to make? Most of the time purses seem to get a pass but I notice with themed purses it's a point many will criticize.

[Anonymous No.9665023]

>>9665018
Do it! I mean, I'm biased because I shoehorn rabbit themes into literally everything because I'm a proud bunny-mama. That being said though, I've never seen anyone mention it, so

[Anonymous No.9665042]

h-how do you make paper mache? I looked it up but all sites use different combos of glue and/or flour plus water. what ratio do you gulls make? what's the best way to smooth it out before sanding? for reference, I'm trying to make an Elias mask and thought paper mache + clay would be the lightest option

[Anonymous No.9665050]

>>9662671
Trinity Blood has some pretty elaborate gowns, (but good luck getting all that detail).

[Anonymous No.9665070]

What's a good way to seal a wig? I want it to be as unnoticeable as possible, but also as strong of a hold as possible. I've been using got2be freeze spray to hold it together, but that starts to weaken after a couple of days, and I don't want to risk it falling apart.

[Anonymous No.9665155]

Gull that are sensitive to the way certain fabrics feel on the body...
Where do you get your blouses and cutsews? Recently bought a cutsew secondhand that was quite comfortable but far too short for me. Looking for any recommendations or favorites for comfortable / soft cutsews and blouses. Literally any info. Sorry if this post was a pain.

[Anonymous No.9665235]

>>9660828
Stupid cosplay question

I commissioned basically my entire outfit and it turned out amazing and I love it BUT I feel like people would look down on me if they knew I didn't hand make it all myself.
Am I just being autistic?

[Anonymous No.9665243]

>>9665235
You concern is valid. In my area, bought costumes are not allowed at cosplay contests. Policies can differ from place to place but I guest there's a stigma around that.

[Anonymous No.9665246]

>>9665235
I would only care if it looked like garbage
if it looked good I would ask who made it

[Anonymous No.9665334]

>>9665018
Don't fall for the "shoehorning" meme, you're not limited to wearing bunny accessories with only bunny prints, otherwise people would only be wearing usakumyas with usakumya prints and that's stupid, especially if you're wearing a plain coord; adding interesting accessories to it isn't going to look jarring.
That purse is adorable, go for it.

[Anonymous No.9665335]

>>9665155
>far too short for me
Do you mean sleeve length wise or is it too short in the bodice? If it's the latter, that's most likely intentional, some blouses and cutsews are shorter so you can wear them with skirts without tucking them in.

[Anonymous No.9665352]

I shaved my groin in a hurry for a bikini dress-up and I've been paying for it by pulling hairs for the past three days. How do I avoid this in the future, aside from just not shaving in a hurry?~

[Anonymous No.9665510]

>>9665352
sharp razor, nice shaving cream, trim it down w scissors first if particularily long/bushy, and take your time

[Anonymous No.9665514]

>>9665352
>>9665510
this but also EXFOLIATE

Whenever I don't exfoliate before shaving, I get tons of ingrowns.

[Anonymous No.9665516]

>>9665235
Dont worry, this isnt a big deal as long as you're being truthful about it! If you're like "I got this from so-and-so, isnt it cute?" nobody's gonna turn around and put you down for not having made it yourself unless they're some newbie asshole trying to feel high and mighty about their own (usually if they're cosplaying the same character, in my experience). Half the people you see at cons are wearing cheap taobao cosplays anyways

and as for what >>9665243 said this is true but completely reasonable because masquerades/contests like that are generally specifically there for judging and congratulating people's handiwork on homemade costumes. It's basically a skills competition; you wouldnt enter someone else's poem into a poetry competition either, even if you memorised and can recite it well, right? It isnt anything to do with stigma and condescencion, just fairness. And even still, most cons I've seen will still let you perform onstage and get pics from the masquerade even if you have a fully purchased costume, you're just not personally eligible for the awards for obvious reasons.

[Anonymous No.9665518]

Besides Moi Meme Moitie, which Lolita brands have petite sized blouses? I bought a blouse from AatP and it's too loose and wide in the shoulders, which made me kind of wary about buying any more of theirs online.

[Anonymous No.9665519]

>>9664899
I literally googled mage staff tutorial cosplay and found dozens of them anon, dont be lazy

[Anonymous No.9665541]

How do I use Mercari to find lolita items?

[Anonymous No.9665552]

>>9665541
Make sure you're browsing the Japanese site, and just searching for brand names should find plenty of things.

[Anonymous No.9665562]

>>9665519
1. I wasn't being lazy there's a difference between a tutorial and a good tutorial if you're new. If someone knew a good tutorial that worked for them I would've preferred it over one of the random ones I find googling

2. Thanks for at least attempting to help

[Anonymous No.9665606]

>>9665518
Innocent World offers blouses in S size and they are generally more fitted. You may also have luck with older secondhand blouses.

[Anonymous No.9665668]

>>9665541
also double check that your ss will actually still buy from them, most dont anymore

[Anonymous No.9665671]

>>9665518
I have the same problem, I find MM, IW (size S) and Infanta ones tend to work well for me! Making sure to get ones with corset lacing helps a lot too

[Anonymous No.9665672]

>>9665668
Why’s that?

[Anonymous No.9665681]

>>9665672
Nayrt, but apparently Mercari doesn't want shopping services to purchase for the purpose of sending overseas. It sucks.

[Anonymous No.9665707]

(Is it bad if I selfpost to ask you guys which characters from a list I put together would suit me?)

[Anonymous No.9665859]

>>9665707
no, but but dont do it outside the designated suggestion thread and follow the rules of the thread like everyone (use the template, make suggestions for at least a handful of other people in the thread as well when posting)
If the usual one isnt up at the moment it probably just autosaged and will be back within a day max

[Anonymous No.9665872]

>>9665681
Yeah, Jesus. Anyone know which shopping services are still buying from Mercari/which ones Mercari aren’t suspicious of?

[Anonymous No.9665927]

Not directly related to jfashion, but do you guys have any recommended fitness plans for losing weight?
I do varied cardio three days a week for 1-2 hours and I count my calories - any tips for more improvement? I especially want to lose inches around my waist.

[Anonymous No.9665931]

What's a good place to buy clip-on bangs?

[Anonymous No.9665970]

>>9665872
I think it's only japonica now from what I've heard?

[Anonymous No.9665973]

>>9665931
If you're trying to match to your own colour and don't have black hair or something equally easy to match I'd say honestly just buy them in person. Most hair salons that do extensions etc will have them in stock for a decent price and they can help you match your exact colour. That's how I found mine, and was able to find a perfect match. (Slight digression but I have such an annoyingly specific shade of blonde that the shopkeeper was actually relieved to find someone who'd match a piece they'd had in stock for ages, so I actually got a pretty great discount too)

[Anonymous No.9666125]

How is the cowl top part of this dress skirt called in english? I want to create this Nozomi dress myself, but I have a trouble in finding a good construction tutorial or sewing pattern for the skirt. Do you have any ideas, where I could get pattern for something similar? I can't buy Simplicity patterns, since I'm not from US, nor from Canada or UK and half of them don't have PDFs available.

[Anonymous No.9666127]

>>9665235
As long as you don't pass it off as your own work, no one should care. If they do, that's just them being an asshole. Plus, plenty of people wear really obvious pre-made cosplay bought for cheap online, so I doubt anyone's going to have a problem with an actually nice omission.

[Anonymous No.9666130]

>>9663309
elastic around the waist or the legs? Just fuckin gather my dude. if you're avoiding waist elastic just make it the right size for your waist? IDK I usually draft my own patterns so this question doesnt make a lot of sense to me. I own these exact pumpkin pants like you pictured and there IS a bit of an elastic portion on the waist. The leg ends are all gathered ofc and there's plackets where the buttons at the cuff meet up.

[Anonymous No.9666132]

>>9664843
If you want a gold example of AP not matching bordeaux, look no further than the holy lantern set in wine. Literally nothing matches. Breaks my poor kokoro desu

[Anonymous No.9666133]

>>9665070
wood glue if got2b isn't working for you. Not a spray but if you're trying for the impossible stuff, use wood glue.

[Anonymous No.9666161]

Is going to a con alone worth it/fun if you don't have any friends and can't cosplay?

[Anonymous No.9666166]

What does roastie mean?

[Anonymous No.9666170]

>>9666166
It's an /r9k/ term for slut, aka 90% of women to them

[Anonymous No.9666174]

>>9666170
Well okay, then who's Chad?

[Anonymous No.9666178]

>>9666174

An ideal man that casually sleeps with women and they don't mind because he's attractive. Like an alpha male. But I think it's more a /r9k/ projection personally

[Anonymous No.9666180]

>>9666178
Thank you for your insight into this bizarre culture, I'd like to stay as far away as possible though.

[Anonymous No.9666184]

>>9666180
Prolly a smart idea, everyone here has something wrong with them whether they admit it or not

[Anonymous No.9666186]

>>9666125
Seconding this. Is there any useful guide book on how to draft sewing patterns? Or maybe some video tutorials?

[Anonymous No.9666197]

>>9666186
>>9666125
Thirding this, sort of... how do I into pattern drafting? Finding the right pattern is already hard and on top of that I'm not from the US, shit is a nightmare

[Anonymous No.9666215]

>>9665671
>>9665606
Thanks!

[Anonymous No.9666216]

>>9666125
it's called swagging, and the only way of doing it that i know works is draping it on a mannequin

[Anonymous No.9666252]

Has anyone successfully repaired flaking faux-leather?

I got my absolute dream item which is a bag Ive been hunting for, for AGES. Its old, 2010 I believe. The bag is actually in very nice condition but the strap has a tiny bit of flaking on one spot. I dont mind if the fix isnt pretty. But I really just want to do something so the flaking doesnt get worse. Like how a ladder in your nylon will just get progressively worse, I dont want the same to happen to my dream bag

[Anonymous No.9666281]

>>9660828
do you guys ever have sex while in cosplay? seems hot desu

[Anonymous No.9666302]

>>9665927
Do a bit of weight lifting as well. The more toned your muscles are, the more energy they require to exist so your metabolism will be faster at rest.

[Anonymous No.9666305]

Where are the best places to get good quality, natural looking wigs for Lolita? I'm just starting out and the one wig I have is so gaudy and obviously fake. Also, are there any tips to keep wigs looking nice? Thanks for any suggestions!

[Anonymous No.9666352]

Is there any store where I can get a nazi-style uniform legally. I don't care if the swatsika is changed to the wehermacht cross. It's unironically for a friend who is a huge history nerd and is turning 21 in a couple months. Want to get it for hik as a prank

[Anonymous No.9666359]

>>9665927
I lost the most weight/inches the fastest when I cut my calorie intake to 1200 a day while burning 2500+ a day. I had a high protein diet and made sure everything I was eating was beneficial in some way (complex carbs, high in vitamins, rich in minerals, good source of healthy fats, bla bla bla) And did hard cardio (swimming, cycling, hiking) I’m predisposed to being a fattychan so I have to work harder than most, unfortunately. I also drink a lot of water and avoid things with added sugar, or at least with a low amount of sugar. A personal goal I have is to do something everyday that makes me out of breath, like running up a flight of stairs, lifting heavy equipment, jogging to my car, parking uphill from campus so I have to walk back up to it, that kind of thing.

[Anonymous No.9666366]

how do I sharpen scissors

[Anonymous No.9666369]

>>9666366
Buy a scissor sharpener, they’re like $20 at JoAnns, or you could pay like $50 for some random guy out in the middle of nowhere to sharpen your scissors.

[Anonymous No.9666543]

Where do most people buy/sell their stuff in the western marketplace nowadays? I know lacemarket is a thing, but what about stuff from LL Ank Rouge and Swankiss? Facebook groups?

[Anonymous No.9666569]

Does anyone have any ideas in coording MM's Perfume Bottle JSK in mint? The ivory chest piece is killing me. All the coords I've seen use either brown or pink boleros or jackets and I'm trying to avoid those because of the climate I live in.

[Anonymous No.9666603]

>>9666161
If you think you can make friends, yes. It's not hard at cons though so your move.

[Anonymous No.9666615]

>>9666252
If looks arent a big deal, almost wonder if putting a little bit of plastidip in a neutral colour over the spot it's started peeling might help?

[Anonymous No.9666637]

>>9665335
Sorry for lack of clarification; yes it is the bodice. Although it's not so short as to mimic like, a crop top or something ridiculous like that, it's just short enough to give itself away if I, say, reach my arm in the air for something etc. It hitches up and you can see my side. It's like the length of a "short" tee. It's not tight or anything, but I guess I'm slightly above avg height so maybe not unusual problem.. idk.

[Anonymous No.9666722]

I said something embarrassing in front of my entire comm about eight months ago, and I haven't gone to a meetup since. Should I try and go to a meet this week, wait until ILD, or give it even longer?

[Anonymous No.9666725]

>>9666722
do you think they remember/ care?
you can't be ambiguous like that an expect a good answer
i'm sure it's fine

[Anonymous No.9666737]

>>9666722
Chances are they've forgotten or don't remember who said it, unless it was super embarrassing or insulting

[Anonymous No.9666807]

>>9666569
Here's an official suggestion from MM itself.
Since I suppose you checked lolibrary before posting here, what is bothering you about this coord?

[Anonymous No.9666811]

post more itas

[Anonymous No.9666816]

>>9666722
What did you say?

[Anonymous No.9667078]

>>9666807
Oh! I seem to have missed this coord out. Thanks, anon!

Basically, the bib thing doesn't flow well with most blouses, there's an obvious disconnect and I'm looking for a way to smoothen that out.

Other examples I've seen used round collars that drape over the top part of the bib to cover the top part of the JSK, but I feel it gives the coord a vibe that's too sweet for my taste. Tying a brown or beige ribbon with a high neck collar might help with covering the top of the JSK, but I'm worried that too much of one colour in concentrated in one place.

Tl;dr: I'm trying to make the JSK look seamless with the blouse

[Anonymous No.9667110]

>>9667078
If you can't find a blouse that blend perfectly, what about wearing a short sleeves bolero on top instead? Or maybe a blouse with a square neck that is wide enough so only the sleeves are visible once the JSK is on?
Otherwise, you have to order a custom made blouse with the same embellishments and the same color.

[Anonymous No.9667126]

Thingken of going over to my local Sephora at some point but I'm still an anxious bitch about it. How do I avoid spilling my spaghetti? Do they have clerks that actively help people? Who should I ask for help? What do I tell them if they ask why some dude came in by himself looking for help with makeup? Do I just say it's for a comic-con costume or is that too tongue in cheek?

[Anonymous No.9667158]

>>9666125
>>9666186
>>9666197

How's it possible that after almost 500 000 years of clothing history there aren't any universal books or guides how to draft a sewing pattern on any piece of clothing you can come up with?

[Anonymous No.9667163]

>>9667158
There are some good books, it's just that the rules of patterning aren't absolute compared to, say, the fundamentals of art. There's no set of rules that applies to all garments, different pieces require different techniques to pattern.

I also blame salty gulls for hiding their techniques for 500000 years.

[Anonymous No.9667168]

Speaking of patterns, where can I find Japanese school uniform patterns? Not only the female seifuku (I'm sure it's not as difficult to find), gakuran too. Especially gakuran/chouran. Not only do I find it useful for Jfashion, but also for cosplay. I can't find chouran patterns anywhere.
Also, what's the fabric used for gakuran?

[Anonymous No.9667171]

into pattern drafting by watching very long tutorials on YouTube of pattern drafting, then start practicing. Don’t be afraid to suck at first and just know you’ll make some stupid looking clothes, it’s fine. Understand how garments are put together, making patterns requires some 3D thinking.
Wanna make some simple leggings? Take a pair of leggings you like and observe how they’re constructed, then replicate that design. Do the same with some other garments you have, to make the paper pattern just buy some butcher’s paper and start drawing. If you’re confused on how to make something look up Professor Pincushion, and I always recommend Attitude Lolita, she has a great tutorial on drafting an underbust JSK.
>or you could just take a pattern drafting class and learn from a professional lol

[Anonymous No.9667172]

>>9667163
Can you, please, mention some of the good books? I'm really interested!

[Anonymous No.9667174]

>>9667172
Shit, I meant >>9667163

[Anonymous No.9667177]

>>9667171
pattern drafting is a lot of fun, it takes a long time at the beginning but it’s 100% worth it to push through the learning curve. it’s like a superpower to just think ‘I want another dress that looks like this.’ and to just be able to make it, or ‘wow this fabric is super cute I’ll make myself some lounge pants with it’ and have lounge pants in a few hours.
Huge disclaimer though; handmade lolita is not necessarily cheaper than buying dresses outright. sure, the fabric may be cheaper, but what gets you is the amount of lace, ruffles, any tiering you might do, trim, any under layers, any chiffon, buttons, and accessories. that shit adds up quick.

[Anonymous No.9667203]

>>9667171
>>9667177

This is really helpful. Thank you!

[Anonymous No.9667372]

>>9666161
Are you interested in the subject matter of the convention? Do any of the panels sound interesting? Would you want to meet any of the guests? Are you interested in dumping exorbitant amounts of money on swag that can be easily bought online for a fraction of the cost? Is there a masquerade or anything similar you would want to see? Is there a game room?

Conventions are packed with events and things to do that don't require a costume or friends. I've been to a few alone and have always had a good time, and always made new friends. I highly recommend going to a larger convention if you're going alone though, to maximize the stuff going on and minimize down time.

[Anonymous No.9667415]

>>9663693
I'm sorry, but this cracked me right up.
you're right in reality, but very wrong in terms of chanspeak.

my dumb question: can anyone tell me the etymology of 'weeb/weeaboo'? I wonder about this sometimes but always forget to try and look up the origins

[Anonymous No.9667430]

>>9666125
>>9666186
>>9666197
>>9667158
>>9667172


I've found this PDF book called "Patternmaking for Fashion Design" from Helen Joseph Armstrong. Not the best quality scan, but might help. Put a period between vk and com.

vk com/doc183816010_278457816?hash=e6c5dd26e5209bfb1b&dl=bda8597188e384362c

[Anonymous No.9667437]

>>9666166
I'm pretty sure roastie is akin to 3DPD, meaning a real, human woman.
a lot of nerve coming from the inept and uncircumcised swine that wade in the filth pools of 4chan all day err day.
>no personal pref for foreskin, just mentioning the other ideal for reference
there's no reasoning with people who believe they're entitled to a perfect harem of female humanoids, and that the modern woman is obstructing that birthright.

[Anonymous No.9667439]

>>9667415
iirc it started as a 4chan filter for "wapanese"

[Anonymous No.9667453]

>>9665018
Anon, I incorporate white rabbits into any coord I wear in memory of a pet who sadly passed. If you like an animal motif that much, it becomes “your” motif, not something shoehorned into a coord. People who don’t know you may find it discordant, but screw them.

[Anonymous No.9667455]

>>9667126
last time I went into a sephora it was a cis guy in full gorgeous makeup who was helping me, I'm an absolutely makeup illiterate girl and used to being sneered at in makeup shops but have had nothing but good experiences there, I wouldnt worry much
If it's for costume let them know, if it's for more daily stuff let them know, that way they can know how dramatic/costumey or subtle you're gonna need stuff to be etc. Dont try to hide behind cover stories because you think you have to, it'll just make it more difficult for them to help you

[Anonymous No.9667837]

>>9667439
didn't m00t and his team just make the word up and start filtering it on 4chan for shits?

[Anonymous No.9667840]

>>9667439
Imma get shit for citing a site like kym, but since m00t started trading info with them I thought they would be at least somewhat reliable.
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/weeaboo

[Anonymous No.9667965]

what's the best way to use makeup to make a fake mole without it obviously looking like I used brown eyeliner?

[Anonymous No.9667974]

Halloween is a week away and I just had an idea for a costume.

How would I go about putting a big R on a black shirt, want to do a Team Rocket Grunt costume. Sounds like something cheap and fun I can do

[Anonymous No.9667976]

>>9667974
cut it out and sew it on, OR use a template and some fabric friendly acrylic paint.

Please please please use a template/cutout

[Anonymous No.9667990]

>>9667976

any ideas for the gloves?

[Anonymous No.9668023]

How do I get a virginal gt seagull gf? I'm a lonely mutant gone recent fitizen and I want to die with a nice Lolita girl. Ban me from this board if it's off topic enough. My ex got fat so I'm happy either way

[Anonymous No.9668027]

>>9668023
I'm also very buzzed

[Anonymous No.9668065]

What do you guys think about buying your wigs on Ebay / buying on Arda? I bought one pretty basic brown wig from arda, the quality is nice indeed but man 60$ for a wig is expensive.

[Anonymous No.9668167]

How should I go about making custom fabric for something like pic related? I’m not opposed to painting but I can’t believe it would wash well.

[Anonymous No.9668172]

How the fuck do you people build your wardrobe? Do you just buy full sets brand new? Wait for specific shit you want to show up? HOW?

I'm doing second hand burando almost exclusively for now, and it seems to be impossible to plan a coord and then hunt for the pieces because they obviously are hard to find second hand. Do you just buy something similar enough?

[Anonymous No.9668173]

I love cosplay and lolita but I get anxiety in public and at cons because more often than not people want photos and I don’t photograph well unless I take the picture. Any advice for unphotogenic people like myself?

[Anonymous No.9668174]

>>9668065
I hope your wig was short, cause I find the longer the wig I buy from arda the quicker it seems to tangle where I don't have this issue with other higher end wigs. Just do your research on what stores to buy from if you're gonna do ebay. Also think about lucaille and some taobao alternatives.

[Anonymous No.9668177]

>>9668172
You could plan out coords individually or you can do hauls of good, universal pieces. I like to go on Y!A and buy a bunch of good, (more often than not) cheap shit that’ll go with multiple pieces, consolidate it, then ship it to my house. If you’re first starting out I recommend doing something similar. Start simple, and then polish off your wardrobe with pieces that may only go with one dress. It also helps if you have a certain substyle/wardrobe theme. I’m a country lolita whore so a blue gingham bow could go with, like, 3 of my dresses.

[Anonymous No.9668179]

>>9668172
A lot of the time it's easier to get a full set when the dress is new and there's a lot of back and fourth in the market from either scalpers, people who changed their mind, etc A lot of people also sell their full sets AS a full set so it gets passed down as such. You seem to want to plan coords around brand pieces in specific but I'm not sure if youre talking about getting the same pieces as in the set or if you want to grab stuff from all over the place and AFTER it's been planned try and get the pieces.
I'd recommend that you get dresses you personally like or fit into a certain aesthetic, and then gather accessories accordingly. Personally my wardrobe falls under a specific pallet/ theme/ tone so I know if I continue buying pieces under this theme I can find ways to mix and match and that allows you to make more than one coord with one dress.
OFC if your dress has an outlier theme maybe consider worrying about the main pieces popping up and going to places like taobao for your accessories where the stock is often times less limited and you can buy more at your liesure?

[Anonymous No.9668235]

>>9668167
spoonflower that shit

[Anonymous No.9668351]

Have you tried making your own shoes? Is there a /cgl/ approved guide for that?

[Anonymous No.9668353]

>>9667965
Tiny dot of latex mixed with Ink or acrylic.

[Anonymous No.9668356]

>>9668351
Two words: shoe covers.
Even modifying an existing pair of shoes is a pain in the ass. Making your own from scratch would be very difficult for a beginner. I highly highly recommend making shoe covers instead, which there are tons of guides for that you can easily find by googling.

[Anonymous No.9668370]

>>9668356
That's perfect, thanks!

[Anonymous No.9668371]

>>9668351
>>9668356
Agreeing with this anon; making your own shoes is a march through hell and without being taught by a professional you’ll either end up with shitty shoes or it’ll take so long it won’t even be worth it. Shoe covers are definitely an option, along with DIY’ing shoes to make them cuter/match a costume/fit an aesthetic. Some shoes, depending on the material, can even be dyed.

[Anonymous No.9668404]

>>9668172
I'm rarely looking for specific pieces other than my main pieces. I'll figure out that I could use a white blouse with long sleeves for three main pieces then search for that one LM, Mercari, Fril, etc. I also look for accessories in clusters ie accessories that all revolve around roses or skulls or books.

>>9668173
Practice poses before hand. Find references for the character you're cosplaying or look at other lolita's pictures for posing inspiration. Find three or four that you can do. Figure out what angles flatter your body or your face. If you can, ask a friend to watch you pose or take pictures of you so you can get real time feedback.

Alternatively just don't take pictures.

[Anonymous No.9668466]

>>9668173
You always have every right to just say no to photos if you're really bothered by it. But hall shots generally are pretty rubbish no who takes the photo or who's in the photo, so I'd just try to relax and let people take slightly crap photos.

[Anonymous No.9668522]

>>9660828
Got directed here. Probably should not have made my own thread but oh well
>>9668502

I'd love to know how to do this killua cosplay quickly by buying clothes (I can source my own wig and style it). UK stores please. (I'm in London). Need it by this Sunday (the chinese people working on my costume were late) Thanks for any help

[Anonymous No.9668565]

>>9668172
Sticking to a palette helps with flexibility, and I have a lot of non-print so that makes a pretty big difference in terms of how things can be interchangeable. E.g. I have a classical ivory/offwhite-brown-navy wardrobe for the most part, so it's highly unlikely that I'd get a sweet pink main piece where I'd have to get a bunch of extra stuff just to make one outfit.

Also have some hard and fast rules for blouses that help me narrow down choices. E.g.
>yes pintucks, high collars, peter pan collars, smaller/delicate laces, long or 3/4 sleeves, defined waist cuts, cotton
>no ruffles down center next to buttons, heavy ruffles on ends of sleeves, sausage sleeves, bell sleeves, convertible sleeves, boxy cuts, shirring of any sort
>maybe minimum lace on collar, yokes, puff sleeves, lacing/ties in back, chiffon

This is something that you discover over time with a bit of trial and error depending on how things sit on your body.

Not much for theming/motifs though, I definitely admire those that stick to one thing. For me it's more about color and shape harmony.

[Anonymous No.9668567]

>>9668172
Also, this:
http://fyeahlolita.blogspot.com/2012/05/building-complete-lolita-wardrobe.html
>sage for doublepost

[Anonymous No.9668589]

Hi there, I don't want to open a new thread, but i was looking for a 9S cosplay, i'm between this 2 options and hope you can help me because it's my first cosplay ever and i'm quite lost D:

This looks quite good and has 5 positive reviews and a user picture
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/PRE-SALE-SEPT-2-NieR-Automata-9S-YoRHa-No-9-Type-S-Black-Uniform-Cosplay-Costume/32826731530.html

The other option looks better in product details but doesn't have any review or pic, it's also cheaper what scares me a bit
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot-Games-NieR-Automata-9S-Cosplay-Costumes-Men-Fancy-Party-Outfits-Coat-YoRHa-No-9-Type/32813516515.html

What do you guys think it's a better option?

[Anonymous No.9668700]

I want to go to a con as Goku. Should I find a way to fashion an actual karate gi to look like his or would I be better off buying one that looks like it?

[Anonymous No.9668713]

Where's the best place to get a jacket similar to pic related? More for daily use than for cosplay.

[Anonymous No.9668725]

>>9668589
Buy from Uwowo. Ordered from them and it's just like in the pics and quality is good. The wigs from them were disappointments, tho.

[Anonymous No.9668733]

What makeup brands are best for cosplay? ie resistant to sweat, long wear, doesn’t smear all fuckin over the place if lightly brushed

[Anonymous No.9668734]

>>9668733
That entirely depends on what kind of make-up you're talking about. Foundation, lipstick, eyeshadow?

[Anonymous No.9668773]

>>9668371
With shoes, I don't think 100% total accuracy to the source material is always very feasible. As long as it's something appropriate to the character and their aesthetic / personality and it's not just random sneakers, I think you're fine.

Of course, people will probably disagree with me, but comfy shoes are worth compromising for if you ask me.

[Anonymous No.9668776]

>>9668713
adidas tracksuits

[Anonymous No.9668827]

>>9668734
Eyeshadow and lashes

[Anonymous No.9668883]

>>9668773
I think you meant to reply to me, the one who asked the question.

I don't really care about the insoles being uncomfortable, to be honest, as long as the shoes' heels aren't too high/thin.
I definitely prefer to wear accurate-looking shoes.

[Anonymous No.9669405]

So I'm a fairly chubby guy, but I wanted to incorporate a sarashi into a cosplay I'm doing on Friday. Most pictures I see have it wrapped around the stomach, but would it work better wrapped around my chest instead?

[Anonymous No.9669448]

>>9669405
Wrap it around the waist/midrift to tuck in those love handles.

[Anonymous No.9669462]

>>9669448
I might've misconveyed what I mean. I won't be wearing a shirt, but the sarashi instead

[Anonymous No.9669527]

>>9669462
Nayrt but their response still makes sense. It would be very unflattering to wrap it around your chest.

[Anonymous No.9669584]

>>9669527
Alright, thank you! This will be the first time I've tried a sarashi so wish me luck!

[Anonymous No.9669671]

I'm making a sleeveless qi pao/cheongsam type dress and I'm confused on how to fully line this? I have the bottom open and I'm confused on how to close the sleeve with the opening on the chest.
This isn't the exact pattern I used, but I hope it will give a better idea of what I'm trying to explain.
>I also have a white bias tape that needs to be running down the raw edge of the bigger part of the separated blouse.

[Anonymous No.9669685]

>>9668827
Primer and setting spray will help with the eyeshadow. Lashes you should make sure you have good glue.

[Anonymous No.9669703]

I checked the tutorial list and it didn't really have anything for how to make something like Aizawa's goggles. I was thinking of molding a foam on top of some normal swimming goggles. Any suggestions on what to use for the goggles and belt on Aizawa?

[Anonymous No.9669715]

Hello /cgl/ my boyfriend wants to join a comm,he wants to tag along with a mutual friend that is now starting to wear the fashion, my question is wil he be perceived as a creep by other lolitas?
He said he might buy ouji but what he truly enjoys are dresses but he is afraid of being a brolita...

[Anonymous No.9669750]

>>9669671
Maybe you can use this technique.

[Anonymous No.9669754]

>>9669715
Unless your comm accepts people who are merely interested in the fashion and not necessarily wear it themselves, it might not be a good idea. If not that, he could tag along with you to meetups as long as the hosts agree and he dresses nicely. And he likely won't be perceived as a creep as long as he doesn't act like a creep.

[Anonymous No.9669861]

>>9669754
oh im not in the comm and i don't want to be, i told him i was not going to join something i don't really care, that he could go with our friend, but i don't know if they will accept him if he is only tagging along

[Anonymous No.9669868]

>>9669861
Have him be a specific friend's plus one. Let him go, and ask the comm first. If they like him they wont mind him about.

[Anonymous No.9670288]

Is one 5" piece of velcro stronger than five 1" pieces of velcro?

Pls respond, I'm not sure if i should cut up my velcro or just leave it. i want the strongest option.

[Anonymous No.9670337]

So two questions;

one do you really NEED bloomers if you're already wearing tights?

And since lolita itself is not a tag on instagram, what do you all use when looking for people to follow?

[Anonymous No.9670341]

>>9670288
5" stronger
>>9670337
don't need bloomers, if i wear tights i might wear shorts
bloomers do help with poof though
second question was answered in the Instagram thread

[Anonymous No.9670396]

>>9666305
Bumping this question because I want to know as well. There's got to be a good reliable place to buy wigs

[Anonymous No.9670403]

>>9669703
>I was thinking of molding a foam on top of some normal swimming goggles
that actually sounds like a half decent idea

[Anonymous No.9670408]

>>9670396
i like dreamholic, also lockshop

[Anonymous No.9670486]

Possibly better asked in the taobao thread, but might be retarded so here i go.

What exactly are "factory seconds"? I've been watching some taobao hauls recently with people buying liz lisa factory seconds - i'd assume they were slightly faulty items that don't make it to retail, however they sell for retardedly cheap prices on taobao.

How does one find out if they are actually factory seconds?

Are they replica tier, or just poorfag tier?

[Anonymous No.9670538]

Alright, I just got my Charge 2 payment for FromJapan and for some reason my only shipping option is DHL. Apparently an item I ordered couldn't be packaged into SAL option (it was a 10 item LL lot) so they had to repackage the items otherwise, but I can only see DHL as an option right now. Does anyone know what I should ask them for repackaging or delivery purposes? I was hoping to send it out in two batches of EMS.

>>9670486
Factory seconds are basically items that were produced but not bought by the retailer. This includes faulty items, as well as items that were simply made in additional batches. Say that Angelic Pretty orders 500 Holy Lantern OPs. The factory makes batches of 150 and overproduces 100 dresses. These dresses are the exact same as the one's AP sells, but they were never "ordered" from the company and thus are "factory seconds".
While these goods are sold on taobao, usually they aren't actually factory seconds. Most likely, they're factories that had the original print textile and just reprint, or just straight up replicas. You wouldn't be able to tell if they are legit factory seconds if not in person.

[Anonymous No.9671319]

Is there any way to effectively clean secondhand hair accessories, more specifically ones made out of delicate materials like lace and velvet? I've been tempted to get a few off of Lace Market, but I'm afraid I won't be able to get them 100% clean.

[Anonymous No.9671370]

>>9670341
Thank you!

[Anonymous No.9671677]

what dress is this

[Anonymous No.9671944]

I'm 180cm, can I become a cute trap?

[Anonymous No.9672341]

How do lolitas stay warm in the cold?

Ive never seen any one wear coats, and im trying to find an alternative to staying warm.

Im sure it has to do with layering?

[Anonymous No.9672352]

>>9672341
I layer tights under OTKs with drawers on top, blouses with JSKs and boleros, and sometimes a coat on top of everything if it's really cold, though to be fair winters aren't very harsh where I live so it depends on what sort of climate we're talking about. Canadian or Scandinavian gulls might be able to give you better tips.

[Anonymous No.9672354]

>>9672341
Pretty much everything you usually wear in the cold. A warm jsk with a coat, thick tights layered up, boots sometimes with extra socks, earmuffs, mittens, fur (faux or otherwise it’s so warm), scarves, warm hats... if it looks lolita you can probably wear it. Take a look for all the stuff the brands put out

[Anonymous No.9672407]

Not really a stupid question imo but don't know where else to ask.

I bought something through zenmarket from a Japanese shop (not lolita) during a sale and it came to me damaged. It was still in the shops packaging so I'm sure zenmarket didn't damage it. Normally I would ask for a replacement but considering I live on the other side of the world..What should I do?

[Anonymous No.9672503]

Generally speaking, is it a "thing" to ask online sellers to hold items for you if you're planning to buy them on a certain day?

[Anonymous No.9672767]

>>9672341
I wear multiple layers of fleece lined leggings and fuzzy shorts. I'll usually include in my coord sweaters and scarves anyway. If it's really cold I'll wear thermal long sleeve shirts, but I haven't resorted to that very often, even in the snow. Though it's pretty mild around here.

[Anonymous No.9672896]

Ordered from China a few days ago. Checked tracking.
>广州处理中心, 已出口互封(国内经转)
What does this mean? Is it on its way?
Translating it gives me "Guangzhou Processing Center, the export of mutual seal (domestic transfer)", but that's not very descriptive.

[Anonymous No.9672920]

How do I ask and gain the right info from my optometrist for circle lens without telling them my intention to buy Asian contacts?

[Anonymous No.9672923]

>>9667437
it's just a term internet guys made up so the could shame girls for something like they get shamed for being cut/uncut or having a small dick
don't get your panties in a wad

[Anonymous No.9672924]

>>9672503
Yes and no. Some sellers will do holds and some will not. Check the individual seller's terms, if they don't specifically say "no holds" or "first come, first served," then it's safe to ask. The worse they can say is no.

[Anonymous No.9672928]

>>9672920
Find a US seller/distributor and say it’s for them even if you buy from somewhere else

Some well known us brands do color lenses as well

[Anonymous No.9672930]

>>9672920
tell them you want to buy costume contacts and you want to get fitted for them. They'll charge you for a trial pair of lenses and whatever time it takes to teach you to put them in, but if they don't agree to do it, they put you at more risk for damaging your vision

[Anonymous No.9672942]

>>9672341
How have you never seen anyone wearing coats

[Anonymous No.9672962]

>>9671677
That looks like a Liz Lisa top and bottom set from last year maybe

[Anonymous No.9673094]

My question is less about cosplay and more about con etiquette.
Is it alright if I go to cons just to take pictures of cosplayers? I'm damn sure I'm never going to be good enough to make a decent costume, but I love seeing the works of others.
I would of course ask for their permission first.

[Anonymous No.9673107]

>>9672341
>Ive never seen any one wear coats, and im trying to find an alternative to staying warm.

Let me help you with images I googled, Miss Newfag.

[Anonymous No.9673108]

>>9673107

[Anonymous No.9673110]

>>9673108

[Anonymous No.9673111]

>>9673110

[Anonymous No.9673113]

>>9673111

As you can see, the elusive lolita coat does in fact exist.

[Anonymous No.9673122]

>>9666352
Buy it used from Ebay

[Anonymous No.9673124]

>>9660828
Can a manlet do pic related (planning for July) or are barbarian-style things for proper-sized people only?

[Anonymous No.9673127]

>>9671944
This is too new

[Anonymous No.9673138]

Are there trade shows or trunk sales in the USA for /cgl/ related fashion? Or is there a specific convention that has a good showing of sellers in the artists alley?

I want to delve in the alternative fashion scene in my own country, but no idea what would be relevant since my interest are EGL, historical, and Japanese-inspired.

[Anonymous No.9673208]

>>9673094
Yes, that's totally normal. Being asked for your picture is basically a compliment to cosplayers, since it means they like your cosplay enough to want a picture. Just don't ask anyone sitting down if they're eating or otherwise look busy.

[Anonymous No.9673312]

Any armored dresses that aren't saber from fate or original characters? Google ain't helping.

[Anonymous No.9673314]

>>9672920
Just tell m you want to know if your vision is still ok/maybe make up a story about not being able to read small letters.

[Anonymous No.9673324]

Would Ank Rouge be considered larme nowadays?

[Anonymous No.9673342]

>>9672920
Just get an eye exam and ask for your prescription info afterwards

[Anonymous No.9673346]

>>9673208
Except some people on here ask to take pics specifically so they can post to the cringe and bad cosplay thread

[Anonymous No.9673365]

>>9673349

Crossposting from my original because I didn't see this thread.

[Anonymous No.9673366]

>>9673346
That's a slim minority though and the answer to that is simply don't cosplay if you're going to be horrid. At make sure you're at least mediocre and you won't need to worry.

[Anonymous No.9673420]

Can anyone with a descent level of japanese help me? Google translate isn't helping much to find out if https://item.fril.jp/8eef0e5afab6b42dc00ed5a0cab96a5f comes with the original sash

[Anonymous No.9673436]

>>9662829
It would be creepy, you'll end up on the "do not let back in" list that will be shared with other lolita conventions. Just stick to an anime con to talk to them if you must. At the very least, your creepiness is somewhat expected.

[Anonymous No.9673461]

>>9673138
I think you're going on about this the wrong way. Figure out what style you want to try (at least as a start), then look for local sellers. If you decide to go with lolita it'll likely be easier. Having said that, the easiest route to go is just hit up Lacemarket and its sister sites, or the Japanese shopping sites, because looking for local sellers may have mixed results.

[Anonymous No.9673509]

>>9673094
Yes, tons of people do that. You should cosplay too though because it's fun.

[Anonymous No.9673596]

>>9673366
>don't cosplay if you're going to be bad
everyone sucks at everything when they first try anon

you;re telling people to just not even start or get posted in threads to be made fun of by people. That's a really shitty way to defend shitty behavior

[Anonymous No.9673630]

>>9673596
Nah, the sort of cosplay that gets posted most often in cringe threads are not ones that are simply beginner's mistakes, they're through and through train wrecks.

[Anonymous No.9673657]

>>9673630
have you been to them lately? they're full of pics of people who have slightly off props or bad wigs, with a few pics of people who just absolutely fucked up.
the thread has become a place for vendetta posting and making fun of newbies and that's shitty

[Anonymous No.9673664]

>>9673657
I suppose you're right on that, but the idea that newbies should not let people take pics of them out of fear they'll get posted in cringe threads is still really silly and unwarranted.

[Anonymous No.9673757]

>>9673657
The people posting newbies are retards who don't actually cosplay. Nobody who's actually spend time on a craft is going to shit on people who are genuinely interested in it.

[Anonymous No.9673768]

Are there any brands besides the solid colored IW stuff that look similar to Victorian Maiden/Mary Magdalen/victorian inspired classic that have sizing to fit 89cm bust/73cm waist? Yes, I know I need to lose weight, it's going that direction already.

[Anonymous No.9673775]

>>9673768
Go scroll around on lacemarket wannabe skelly-chan.

[Anonymous No.9673788]

>>9673757
but then why does no one call them out? they just make fun of the newbies as well

[Anonymous No.9673798]

>>9673788
Because everyone's anonymous. If you were posted and are actually a newbie, then use it as motivation to get better.

[Anonymous No.9673857]

>>9673420
Do you mean the tie around the waist? If so then yes, it says it is included.

[Anonymous No.9674479]

>>9673788
There's no point in calling them out, they have the veil of anonymity to protect their reputations so they'll just keep doing it. If you see someone shitposting about a newbie's slightly off costume and then call them out and ask to see work, they'll either shitpost harder or not respond.

[Anonymous No.9674585]

Hair thread is kill and this is stupid enough, so here it goes.

I recently have conducted an overhaul of sorts where my hair is concerned, try to wash my hair twice a week instead of everyday and also got full bangs in. For my side bangs before I could let them dry naturally and keep them out of my face when at home, but with these fuller bangs I'm finding it more difficult. If I leave them dry naturally they get weird and kinky the next day, and they won't stay in place. I don't really like using heated styling products anymore so I was wondering how do you seagulls keep your bangs out of your face at home, without disrupting the style/making it weird and kinky?

[Anonymous No.9674604]

So the character I want to cosplay has red eyes. Is it seen as distasteful/lazy if you skip wearing contacts? I want to die thinking about sticking shit directly on my eyeball and the removal process.

[Anonymous No.9674627]

>>9674604
You do you man. Photoshop them later if it bugs you. People don't wear contacts for all kinds of reasons.

[Anonymous No.9674633]

>>9674627
Awesome, thanks man.

[Anonymous No.9674679]

>>9674585
Not me personally, but a colleague of mine always kept her fringe up with a big roller.

[Anonymous No.9674958]

>>9660828
Having a hard time trying to find the right fabric with stripes like this. I want to use fabric paint as a last and final resort. Suggestions?

[Anonymous No.9674969]

>>9674604
It's a preference, really. I use circle lenses because I'm obsessed with accuracy and I love the anime-esque look they give. It also bothers me to see people with a perfect cosplay but no lenses when their eye color isn't even remotely close to the character's. But nobody is going to crucify you over it.

[Anonymous No.9674970]

>>9674604
No, people realize that contacts aren't for everyone. They're always a nice touch, but definitely not expected as standard or anything.

[Anonymous No.9674995]

The back of my dress has lace loops that the ribbon is threaded through to cinch the waist, and one of the lace loops broke. Pic related. Do I need to rip off the lace and replace it, or has anyone had any luck repairing these kinds of things? And if I need to replace it, tips on how to make sure something like this doesn't happen again (using a thicker lace, taking it a tailor and putting in grommets instead, etc)?

[Anonymous No.9675032]

>>9674995
You can sew it in place if you try. I have done that before. as for this kind of thing, sadly it's really popular to thread the ribbon through delicate lace like this but so many people are too rough with it. just don't pull so tight, make sure that it's not being cinched in so hard. it's not a corset. it's just supposed to pull the dress in a bit. make sure it's not too tightly done when You put it on, and then very gently cinch it in a bit. not tight, like I said, it's not a corset and it's not supposed to be.

[Anonymous No.9675106]

>>9674995
Maybe try to do a thread loop like pic related with some embroidery thread (something sturdier than regular thread) and then sew the lace on this new loop to make it look like it's one piece.

I second what >>9675032 anon said. This kind of lacing is for embellishment. It's not the same as shirring. Don't pull it too tight.

[Anonymous No.9675111]

Have any of you guys tried to use the body suit pattern guide on the stretchy..org site? I would like to use set in sleeves instead of the raglan style they suggest, but I'm new to making patterns and I'm wondering how difficult it will be to do that. I also would like to add a standing collar.
are there any other suggested body suit tutorials I could take a look at for ideas before I get started?

[Anonymous No.9675174]

>>9675106
>>9675032
Thanks! I knew that the loops were delicate, but I had asked my boyfriend to cinch the back without telling him to be gentle (it's been a long time since I've asked for his help putting on a dress, so both of us assumed what one another wanted/knew). That first hard tug was all it took. He feels worse about it than I do, I'm glad it's in a very unnoticeable spot and it'll probably be sturdier after I repair it.

[Anonymous No.9675230]

So I'm someone shopping for my secret santa in the CGL SS exchange. I mostly wear gothic, and my girl wears sweet and I'm a little confused on an idea I have since I normally tackle everything with black. I was thinking of getting her a shortcoat or jacket of some kind and her wardrobe is mainly pastels - pink, sax, lavender, you know, one or two outliers. I found a very nice looking versatile pink coat but internally I don't think all the colors look right together (most of the prints do have some pinks in them so I thiiink she'd be able to use it in many coords). Or should I be aiming for a white coat that would go with lots of things since many items have some white small parts/would be worn with a white blouse? What color coats do sweet girls generally go with?

[Anonymous No.9675691]

>>9675230
I think the pink coat is a better option. White is my favorite color, and I've had a white coat for several years now, but I can say without a fraction of a doubt that if she lives somewhere where it snows, a white coat is going to be a huge pain. It's going to get dirty and stained, and if it has any delicate parts (like lace or faux fur), they will likely be damaged.

[Anonymous No.9675760]

>>9675691
Ah, thank you for the advice! I was worrying about the white regarding that, but it goes with a lot so I was considering it regardless. Pink it is!

[Anonymous No.9675784]

>>9675111
Check out Yaya's bodysuit pattern. Its not perfect, but its by far the best one I've tried. Also has a standing collar.

[Anonymous No.9676056]

Where can I buy inexpensive casual and gothic lolita other than Bodyline and Fanplusfriend?

[Anonymous No.9676059]

>>9676056
taobao

[Anonymous No.9676060]

>>9676056
Try looking at secondhand brand. As long as you're not looking at prints exclusively, you can find some nice things.

[Anonymous No.9676063]

>>9676056
Troll Lacemarket for deals, or check out Mercari, Yahoo Auctions, or Fril. If you're not looking for a specific piece you can find dirt cheap dresses.

[Anonymous No.9676317]

How small exactly are the waists on older Mary Magdalene dresses? I'm very interested in the Tweed Ribbon OP from them which came out in 2003 and 2008 and lists the waist as 68 - I'll be fine with the bust (it's 88, mine is like 84 and can easily be made a bit smaller) but my waist is like 66-67ish and there isn't really a way to reduce waists. I sent a message to the girl selling one on LM days ago and she still hasn't responded, so I thought I'd turn to here (and there's that lovely girl who wore it recently in the draw thread if you're around, didn't want to spam up the draw thread asking this though). Should I dismiss this dream as I'll never fit or is it actually likely to be okay?

[Anonymous No.9676382]

>>9676317
I don't know if you were referring to me but I posted in the draw thread wearing Perfume Bottle and I also own MM's Antella OP but I don't think those are quite as old. Lolibrary won't load for me right now but I want to say they were like 2011ish? Anyway, I just barely comfortably fit Perfume Bottle. It said on the listing waist is 72 and I'm 66-67 so idk if the measurements given were wrong or what. Antella was listed as 75 and fits SUPER roomy on my waist. There's back lacing to tighten it, but I don't like how the extra fabric bunches. I was told MM runs small so maybe Antella was the rare exception. I hope the seller gets back to you! I'm sorry I was really no help at all.

[Anonymous No.9676388]

>>9676382
No, you're definitetly helpful! The girl who was wearing it was very early in the draw thread, I actually asked her what she was wearing because I'd seen it around so much and the decorative hem is seriously calling my name.

I got it loaded up, and both are from 2012 and Perfume Bottle is supposed to ironically run bigger than Antella, listing 70-78. Interesting that there's inconsistencies. I was mostly in a rush asking as there's one for a very reasonable price on Y!J right now that ends tomorrow, but it's not the color I really want and it looks like it will be a bid fight that I don't want to go at for something that might not fit me. Maybe it's a sign to just wait for the black x gray one.

[Anonymous No.9676391]

>>9676317

Hi there - I have Tweed Ribbon and just measured it - flat measurements come just shy of 34cm - I think it might be a tight fit, but it should be ok? Sorry - I wish I could be more help. This is after unlacing the dress entirely too, FYI.

[Anonymous No.9676396]

>>9676388
I really like the black and grey one! Personally, I would wait for the one I really want but a good price is hard to pass on. That's so crazy about the inconsistencies in measurements! Hope it all works out!

[Anonymous No.9676405]

>>9676391
Ahh, thank you so so so much! I seriously appreciate it! I have fit an ETC skirt that was listed at 65 cm before, so I'm mildly hopeful. I'll probably end up waiting for the one I actually want, it's Christmas gift season anyways.

>>9676396
Thanks, and I agree. Honestly the one on LM is actually higher than ones that have sold in the past as far as I could research, after international shipping and I'm betting a small bid war I don't think the Y!J one will be so cheap that it's a steal. It'll just go on my dream list~

[Anonymous No.9676442]

>>9672920
Ask for it. That's how I got mine

[Anonymous No.9676445]

Is it still safe to buy from Bodyline? I've been hearing some really bad things about them lately and I don't know where else to go for shoes

[Anonymous No.9676455]

>>9676442
Geo is FDA approved. Your optometrist has no reason to deny you their main service.

[Anonymous No.9677322]

Can Japonica message Marcari/Fril sellers to inquire about item condition? Or rather are they willing to? I've never used them before and am eyeing a coat, but the picture quality is pretty garbage and they say in the description that there is some yarn damage (it's wool) but I honestly can't tell between the pixels.

Also is there an advantage to Mercari vs Fril? I think I remember that one charges sellers more so if items are listed on both generally they're cheaper on one. The coat I'm specifically looking at is actually the same on both this time so does it matter in this instance?

[Anonymous No.9677461]

What’s the cheapest thing to make a shitton of copies from that will actually work?

I’m talking like resin-like casting, but for things that are four inches in diameter that I’m going to need at least a hundred of? It also needs to be relatively lightweight.

I’m thinking of making a clay model, making a mold, then using some sort of filler in the mold about a hundred times, but can’t figure out what type of filler I could use.

[Anonymous No.9677467]

>>9676445
What have You been hearing that's bad about bodyline? I recently placed and received and order for some seifuku and everything was fine

[Anonymous No.9677643]

>>9676455
I don't know what the FDA is and my optometrist didn't deny me; I asked for my contact percription and they gave it to me

[Anonymous No.9677647]

>>9677643
not usfag? I hope so. FDA is food and drug administration, the american one goes by FDA but theres also the KFDA (korean), etc etc

[Anonymous No.9677697]

>>9677322
Yes, Japonica can ask sellers questions for you, add those in the "Note" portion of the shopping cart. Just make sure to be specific and use simple English.
And iirc things on Mercari seem to cost more because most listings offer free shipping; unless the price is drastically different on fril, it's basically the same thing because you'll be paying for shipping within Japan on fril anyway.

[Anonymous No.9677902]

>>9660828
where do y'all even go? I'm too nervous to go to a computer and tired of only dressing up in my house

[Anonymous No.9677922]

>>9677902
To class. Out to eat. To the mall. To run errands. Lolita isn't special occasion wear for me, it's my clothes. Once you get over the idea that you have to have a reason to wear Lolita (and that every outfit has to be perfectly coorded, photographed, and posted online) the fashion gets a lot more fun.

[Anonymous No.9678340]

>>9677902
If you feel worried about wearing jfash in public, go out with a few friends. They'll distract you and good friends won't make too much fun of you.

[Anonymous No.9678380]

>>9678340
>good friends won't make too much fun of you
This made me smile. It's true though!

[Anonymous No.9678691]

>>9677922
> Once you get over the idea that you have to have a reason to wear Lolita (and that every outfit has to be perfectly coorded, photographed, and posted online) the fashion gets a lot more fun.

Holy shit I wish someone had told me this when I first got into the fashion. I got so used to seeing OTT coords online that I felt like I wasn't able to make a proper outfit without all the extra shit, and then I constantly just felt self conscious and overdressed. I think it's good to have some dresses that are better for special occasions, but when I first started I bought whatever OTT dresses were on sale at the time and now I barely get any use out of them, since they're too detailed or delicate for daily wear and I don't have a local comm to go to meets.

Now I realise that it's better for me to buy versatile, wearable pieces that I can wear out shopping, to class etc. And since I'm a lonelita who doesn't post my coords online, no one is going to care if I don't 100% have perfect accessories, hairstyling or whatever. It's really liberating and I enjoy the fashion a lot more. Before I just felt like I was hoarding dresses I couldn't wear more than a few times a year, or I was putting off wearing certain dresses because I didn't have the right hairbow or something. It's meant to be a street fashion, and I feel like a lot of people forget that.

[Anonymous No.9678702]

>>9678691
I realize its not why you wear it, but I'd love to see your coords. There aren't enough examples of people who wear things everyday (and post them online). I hope I come across yours some day!

[Anonymous No.9678939]

Japonica anon feeling stupid still, though thank you >>9677697 for your assistance!

...Is something supposed to happen when you fill out the Shopping form and hit Add to Cart? I don't get an error message like when I don't fill out anything, but there's no evidence I have anything in a cart or really how I should proceed. Empty and Update seem to do nothing. Tried Safari, Chrome, Firefox... Do they still accept email orders like I've found in an old review of their site from 2015? Or is there just a "how to use Japonica" guide so I can stop putting stupid questions here?

[Anonymous No.9679366]

so idk where i should post this so be gentle on me. I have a five head (bless Beyoncé) and wear my hair long no bangs. but I really want bangs. I also have a kind of long face. Should I just go for it? It's to look cute in lolita and shit. But I have oily skin. Haven't had bangs in years because they'd get greasy as fuck if I didn't powder them occasionally. Should I get fake bangs?

[Anonymous No.9679372]

>>9678939
There might have been some sort of glitch on their site, I tried adding something to the cart now and it works fine. I suggest you try again, and if it doesn't work then just order by email, add a note about the shopping cart not working for you if you feel the need to clarify why you're not using it.

[Anonymous No.9679373]

>>9679366
Get clip on bangs and see how you like them. They're not the same as real bangs obviously but at least you wouldn't be committed to the look if you didn't like it.

[Anonymous No.9679555]

So I consider this "stupid" because of how crazy I'd have to be but;

Assuming I had the funds and connections to start a small anime convention in my city to coincide with another Japanese event, what kind of advice/warnings would you give?

I was thinking of starting with just a Saturday convention center rental, which isn't all the pricey and allying with local groups and sponsors to put something quaint but nice together and just see how it grows. What are the "fundamentals" of a good con that I need to incorporate right from the start and what would you experiences con-goers like to see/not see?

[Anonymous No.9679572]

>>9679555
Get trustable, reliable staff

[Anonymous No.9679618]

>>9679555
>bring staff that know conventions well
>do your research on the community- what cons are there, how do they sell, what’s popular. Network with the folks who run it, if you get along with them they’ll be happy to support you
>don’t push yourself too far. One day is smart. Doesn’t even have to be all day.
>pick one or two things where you want to excel your first year. dealers, minipanels, gaming, entertainment (like screening, cosplay contest, etc)

[Anonymous No.9679699]

Why are we being invaded lately? And what can we do to make them go away?
/cgl/ is the place i go to when i wanna read some stuff about lolita and cosplay and discuss it in peace and look at nice pictures and they're shitting it so bad since last week it's a wreck

[Anonymous No.9679744]

>>9679699
Someone told r9k that this board is full of awkward nerdy Virgin girls and they just need to come here for a gf
They're probably gonna stay here for another week or two until they get bored and then it'll go back to normal with just fit and fa shitposters

[Anonymous No.9679898]

>>9663406
That spray on shit looks disgusting. Buy a wig.

[Anonymous No.9679913]

I fell hard for this new VM release but it's sold out in my preferred colorway + I don't have the money right now. What's the chances of it coming back in stock later? I think it's already been restocked once and sold out again so I'm not super optimistic but it's so pretty... If I'm shit out of luck buying it new, how long might it take to start showing up secondhand?

[Anonymous No.9679944]

Can I put a square-neck chiffron blouse under a JSK or do JSKs need a collared blouse?

[Anonymous No.9680077]

>>9665155
Omg i'm so happy i'm not the only one with this problem although it sounds kinda cruel but i dont feel weird now.

So i see that nurse gulls wear medical motifs, artistic gulls wear prints with paintings in it, but what about STEM gulls? Do we have anything on the market?

[Anonymous No.9680599]

What kind of handstitch is this?

[Anonymous No.9680635]

>>9660828
Where in the ever-loving fuck do I pay for my 2nd shipping payment In taobao ?

My things have been sitting in a chinese warehouse for 2 months gulls ;_;

[Anonymous No.9680920]

>>9680599
blanket stitch

[Anonymous No.9681208]

>>9680077
You might have noticed a lot of lolita prints come from old-fashioned and childish things.. So basically no.
>nurse gulls wear medical motifs, artistic gulls wear prints with paintings in it
This isn't true

[Anonymous No.9684155]

As I get older (26) and start moving into my career choice I am stuck thinking that my daily lolita wear is becoming less of an option.

What jfashion is out there so a girl can still look cute and not normie, but still like an adult?

[Anonymous No.9685191]

What kind cosplay can I do with a fucked up proportions:
>(relatively) normal length narrow upper body
>narrow waist
>narrow hips
>verry short legs
>gigant feet

>inb4 Hobbit

[Anonymous No.9685258]

Is there a name for obnoxious, colorful fashion like this? My first thought is decora but it lacks the main element of excess accessories.
I'm a sucker who loves this kind of eyesore and want to know where I can find more/insp.

[Anonymous No.9685364]

Cosplay prop help!!!??

For competing with this prop I need to cast a skeleton.. now I've figured out how to make the mold but I have NO IDEA what type of material I should use for the actual casting. Plaster is too brittle, right? I haven't done many props..

Thanks!

[Anonymous No.9685375]

>>9685364
How about reinforcing plaster with fiber material or using fiberglass and foam cores?