Dumb Questions/QTDDTOT Thread

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Dumb Questions/QTDDTOT Thread Anonymous Sat Mar 17 21:55:27 2018 No.9820172 [Reply] [Original]

Old thread: >>9800954

In an effort to avoid clogging up other threads, ask any and all cgl-related questions that don't deserve their own threads here.

For more specific/advanced cosplay construction questions, consult the cosplay help thread: >>9800945

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 17 23:41:09 2018 No.9820253 I'm getting ready to start my lolita wardrobe, but I not sure what pieces I should get first. I got around $300 set aside and I will be primary buying secondhand.

Anonymous Sun Mar 18 00:05:08 2018 No.9820268

>>9820253
Do you know what style you want to start with? This will determine the style of everything else. It can be difficult to mix different style blouses.
I would get a jsk or skirt, rather than an OP. They are more versatile. Then focus on a decent petti that matches the main piece in cut.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 18 05:19:16 2018 No.9820427 >>9820253 Also, know what style of dress will suit your body type. There are a few different cuts of dresses and nothing hurts more than looking like a giant frilly potato in a cut that doesn’t sit right.

Anonymous Sun Mar 18 13:19:30 2018 No.9820796

Recommendations on good basic sewing pattern books?
I just want basic shirt, dress, pants patterns which would be easy to modify to different cosplays. I know there's books out there which has ready made basic patterns but the one I want the most is sold-out everywhere.

Anonymous Sun Mar 18 19:37:42 2018 No.9821123
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What would be the best way to do the visor and buckle, other stuff the belt for Char? I've already worked everything else out. I'm thinking about using thin cardboard for the belt stuff, but unsure about the visor. I could use cardboard but it'd look crinkled when bent around my face. I'm thinking of going to Joann's/Home Depot and seeing if there's some thin, plastic stuff I could use for it.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 18 20:07:35 2018 No.9821149 >>9820253 its cheaper to get a skirt+blouse than a jsk+blouse so i'd get a skirt as your first main-piece

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 06:24:48 2018 No.9821715 File: 73 KB, 500x472, 62206C95-6CE3-4D1C-82D3-CF5E46BA7070.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Where is this from?

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 06:29:53 2018 No.9821717 >>9821715 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8w-KQ6X5qI

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 06:58:35 2018 No.9821745 >>9821123 I'd go with foam on the belt and all the parts that don't need to be transparent.

Anonymous Mon Mar 19 07:54:27 2018 No.9821784
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Should I just go with DHL? Is there significant better chance of it reaching me in better condition with the other ones? I don't mind paying more if it means my stuff is more safe

I haven't chose shipping like this before so I don't know the reputations of these methods, and info would be super appreciated

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 08:12:40 2018 No.9821789 >>9821784 What's being shipped? This is ZenMarket, right? You can always pay a little extra for reinforced packaging if you're really worried; I've done this when having parasols shipped with EMS and never had issues.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 08:42:22 2018 No.9821811 >>9821789 a couple of bits of clothing, not more than 2kg. and yeah, zenmarket. i just wanted to know if like SAL, DHL or airmail has a bad reputation for taking forever or losing things

Anonymous Mon Mar 19 08:48:20 2018 No.9821817

>>9821811
In that case you shouldn't worry about damages to the parcel, ZM are very good at packaging even if you don't pay extra for reinforcement.
I've never used SAL and haven't had anything shipped with DHL in years, but airmail is typically fine. The only "issue" with airmail is that it takes a bit too long in my opinion, I have no patience so I tend to prefer EMS.
It might depend more on where you live and what the different services are like in your country though.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 10:15:36 2018 No.9821881 whats the best way to clean brand dresses with prints?

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 10:28:35 2018 No.9821891 >>9821745 thanks!

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 11:56:28 2018 No.9821970 almost all the wigs for males seem super cheap, like 10-15 bucks at most. Does that mean they're shit or is it just because its mass produced and anime wigs are by default cheaper to make than actual realistic wigs.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 11:58:30 2018 No.9821971 >>9821970 they are probably shit wigs if they are 10 dollars... where are you looking?

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 12:01:15 2018 No.9821976 >>9821971 ebay-UK. The scene here is just bad

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 12:09:35 2018 No.9821981 File: 690 KB, 2304x1990, _20180319_160813.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9821881 Anon, what do you think the info on the tag is for??

Anonymous Mon Mar 19 12:11:06 2018 No.9821983

I've heard quite a few gulls discuss using sports bras to compress the boobage when they wear their dresses. Is there anyone who can tell me what kind of bra to recommend a 32 C size bra? I also work out a lot so if the bra is high impact that would be another big plus!

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 12:14:00 2018 No.9821986 >>9821983 Just literally any sports bra will do. If you want more compression than what a sports bra gives, wear a binder instead

Anonymous Mon Mar 19 12:29:09 2018 No.9821996

>>9821971
they are usually shit BUUUUT they're not party city shit. the specific kind of shit cheap anime wigs are is usually thin as hell and frizzes/tangles easily
meaning if you're not planning on styling it heavily, you can get a cheap wig to look pretty decent

Anonymous Mon Mar 19 15:03:31 2018 No.9822204

So I'm gonna be distressing some fabric soon. I've been told Tulip fabric paints are a good brand.

Once I've applied the paint, can I still wash the garment? I imagine it would fade the paint at least somewhat, but would it totally remove the paint? Should I wash it by itself, or would it still be safe to wash with other garments?

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 15:10:45 2018 No.9822215 What are some clothing brands like Cyberdog that are around the same price point (or less)? I have no problem using a shopping service so Japanese brands are fine if there's still any ones that make that style of clothing

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 15:50:03 2018 No.9822273 >>9821970 honestly, I've ordered a 3 pound wig from ebay in the past, and it came in better shape than a 15 euro wig I picked up at a local costume shop. if you're good at wig styling/cutting, those can actually turn out quite decent.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 18:31:55 2018 No.9822517 >>9821817 Thanks for the advice anon. I've just had such shit luck with couriers lately I'm super paranoid

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 19:09:01 2018 No.9822567 File: 35 KB, 268x268, postal dude.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9820172 where can i get postal dudes glasses?

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 19:09:37 2018 No.9822568 >>9822204 Fabric paints are washable, you should be fine as long as you're not too rough with it.

Anonymous Mon Mar 19 19:26:17 2018 No.9822584

I don’t want to keep shitting up the BST thread, so I’ll ask here instead. How should I word asking for a partial refund from a lm seller? Her proof photos looked good and there was no damage disclosed, but when it got to me it was badly discoloured. But I’ve never asked for a refund before so not sure how to word it?

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 20:20:45 2018 No.9822628 How washable is Romantic Rose Letter? There are some stains I want to remove but I’m afraid of the print fading or the colors running.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 19 20:40:19 2018 No.9822645 >>9822204 Wash it on its own or handwash the first time just to be safe, then after that you're good to just treat it normally

Anonymous Tue Mar 20 05:41:19 2018 No.9823019
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is it even possible for asian people to look "cute" without circle lenses in lolita?? almost all asian lolitas I follow wear circle lenses and while I'm willing to try them, I'm not too interested in them.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 07:36:52 2018 No.9823090 >>9822567 Anywhere? They're a pretty classic style.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 08:45:08 2018 No.9823128 >>9822567 https://www.sunglassmuseum.com/products/edgy-small-cat-eye-90s-vintage-sunglass-vicky?variant=626178916370

Anonymous Tue Mar 20 09:14:35 2018 No.9823142

>>9823019
Of course. The asian lolitas you're seeing are just online and aren't really the huge majority of asian lolitas. I know that in oldschool it was popular to not wear much makeup including circle lenses.
Personally I find them a bit creepy, they just look really unnatural.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 12:30:40 2018 No.9823224 I can't wrap my head around trades. How do both sides secure themselves? When I pay with paypal I at least have their protection, but if I send my dress off and never recieve one I am... fucked?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 12:38:43 2018 No.9823230 >>9823224 Maybe have both sides pay a deposit and refund both when the dresses are received. I've never traded anything, but I imagine that would work.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 13:11:14 2018 No.9823261 >>9823142 They look great in pictures but they're a bit uncanny in real life

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 13:17:15 2018 No.9823264 >>9823019 Yes

Anonymous Tue Mar 20 14:10:15 2018 No.9823308
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I'm fairly new to keeping lolita dresses pristine, can anyone tell me how to safely get the wrinkles out? I've been too terrified to take an iron to any of my dresses. I know you can put a pillow case over delicate fabric and iron on low heat but I'm not sure if that would be ok.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 15:10:31 2018 No.9823370 >>9823308 Get a steamer. Little ones are cheap.

Anonymous Tue Mar 20 18:35:24 2018 No.9823548

God, I'm so annoyed over this dumb mail situation, figure I might as well ask for advice here.

>buy dress on LM
>seller sends it via her national post
>eurodis couriers it to me, then UKmail is meant to pick it up and deliver it to me.
>package arrives at my house, it's not my fucking package
>it obviously is meant to go to someone else, has a different address on it (somewhere in kent) but UKmail has put my address on it on another sticker
>has some bullshit in it which isn't meant for me obviously, I shouldn't have opened it but i didn't see the other addresses before i did
>package tracking is telling me it's arrived at my house, but obviously it's just the sticker
>ring Ukmail
>"Sorry anon.. we just deliver what we're given, ring the courier"
>try contacting eurodis through their shitty contact form, no answer
>seller is going to try and see if my postage insurance covers this

God freakin damnit I want my dress though. What do i do? I'm still waiting on answers but I want to be proactive. Please don't tell me I have no hope

Anonymous Tue Mar 20 18:44:05 2018 No.9823571

>>9823224
PayPal is shit protection lol. Most people trade within their comm, so they trust each other. Though maybe that's just because LM doesn't allow trades, so people post them in the fb sales groups of their comm/country. I would trade with someone from outside my comm/country but only if she has 100% positive feedback.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 18:46:33 2018 No.9823580 >>9823548 Does the seller have pictures of the package or remember how the packaging looks like? That would help a lot when you report a lost parcel.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 19:12:17 2018 No.9823634 >>9823580 I'm not sure. I'll ask, but currently I have no idea who lost it or even if they have just delivered it to someone else

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 19:52:07 2018 No.9823681 The hardest part of my outfit has turned out to be obtaining a light blue top for a (junior-high style) seifuku. Sewed the collar, cuffs, and bow. What the heck do I search for? I don't feel competent enough to make my own shirt.

Anonymous Tue Mar 20 20:34:37 2018 No.9823736
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Shit shit shit I'm so angry at myself right now...

Was testing coord ideas when I tripped broke my BtSSB Libris ring. It snapped right where you see the ring band connects to the book. I've never broken jewelry before, is there a good glue I could use to fix this? The metal is pretty heavy and I'd like to be able to open and close the book ring so I guess I need a heavy duty solution.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 21:23:28 2018 No.9823781 File: 44 KB, 276x276, 076818364139lg.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9823736 Use this!

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 21:43:19 2018 No.9823795 >>9823781 Ahhh thank you so so so much! Reviews look fantastic, I'll definitely pick this up, thank you again!

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 21:50:14 2018 No.9823803 Which one is the least terrible choice for Gothic Lolita shoes: subtle heart-shaped buckle, pink insoles, or huge buckle?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 21:52:42 2018 No.9823809 >>9823795 Good luck, I hope it works for you! >>9823803 Pink insoles, no one will see them so it dosent matter. Heart buckles would be the worst choice.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 21:57:44 2018 No.9823818 >>9823681 Shirts are piss easy to make, if anything you've already made the hard parts.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 20 22:01:07 2018 No.9823820 >>9823809 >pink insoles Thanks! I’ll get those.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 03:20:04 2018 No.9824054 File: 151 KB, 1014x766, 71FB95F8-DD2E-44AA-8C0B-44A35EBE9AF2.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Do any of you gulls know the name of this headdress? The movie is from 2004, if it’s any help.

Anonymous Wed Mar 21 03:22:01 2018 No.9824056

>>9823308
You can relatively easily get them out when the dresses are wet, preferably after they're hand washed. I hang mine up on their hangers to dry, and smooth out the fabric/gently shake them up from the hems to get wrinkles out. It depends on how thick the fabric is but that usually gets most if not all the wrinkles out.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 03:31:10 2018 No.9824066 Recently bought milky cross OP and the organza top layer on the dress is ripped in multiple places. Do I have to take out the entire sleeves to fix or is there another way? (I have intermediate sewing knowledge)

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 04:30:15 2018 No.9824093 >>9823308 I've used a small hand held steamer-- it's amazing !

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 05:38:55 2018 No.9824125 >>9823736 You can also bring it to any jeweler and they'll solder it back on for you.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 06:15:06 2018 No.9824139 >>9824066 If you are just repairing the rips then no. If you are replacing the organza completely, maybe. It really depends where the rips are, a photo would help

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 09:29:01 2018 No.9824213 does anyone have good advice where i can get nice blouses quickly? i started building up my wardrobe awhile ago and i have a bunch of main pieces, but i havent found enough blouses to wear with them and its aggravating.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 09:32:41 2018 No.9824218 >>9821976 its gonna be shit

Anonymous Wed Mar 21 09:37:44 2018 No.9824224

>>9824213
AP USA, Baby SanFran and Tokyo Rebel all have blouses in stock and ship quickly.

Check WW there are plenty of blouses on there now. Don't forget WW Fleur as well. If you want quick it will be expensive. Otherwise you'll need to be patient and check CC and LM daily for stuff that pops up.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 10:10:41 2018 No.9824244 File: 810 KB, 1054x677, guess i'll die.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Do any of y'all have the lolita version of pic related? I thought I had it saved but I don't and I need it real bad.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 10:55:02 2018 No.9824281 File: 102 KB, 419x427, 1495427074329.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9824244 I got you anon

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 12:03:50 2018 No.9824331 >>9824281 Bless u anon

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 14:48:09 2018 No.9824497 >>9824054 What movie is this

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 15:09:26 2018 No.9824520 >>9824497 Peep ‘TV’ Show

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 16:32:59 2018 No.9824646 Can anyone recommend a good brand of petticoats with good poof? I have one from Malco Modes that was given to me but it's absolutely dying and I was hoping for something similar but without the price tag.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 21 21:46:17 2018 No.9824907 >>9824646 But MM petticoats are fairly inexpensive. Do you not live in the US?

Anonymous Wed Mar 21 22:04:32 2018 No.9824917
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>>9824646
what shape? I have the biggest Aurora and Ariel A-line petticoat and its poof is fucking ridiculous. had it for half a year and no deflation yet.

on the other hand, I also have the bunny house medium bell shape petticoat and its really comfortable. i've had that one for over a year and its resilient af. good sized poof.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 22 03:00:32 2018 No.9825081 Does Glitter Tale only take orders through Facebook? I couldn't find any way of contacting them except via FB or the e-mail address provided on their FB page.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 22 03:40:56 2018 No.9825090 >>9824646 Everyone seems to go for melikestea these days. I can testify that their hard tulle pettis do not die - I've had one for over 3 years now. >>9824213 All of the second hand shops have blouses....?

Anonymous Thu Mar 22 03:42:02 2018 No.9825091

>>9824646
I bought a MeLikesTea viole one in a custom color, I don't remember how many layers or what style - but it's held up about a year with no noticeable deflation, and the owner was great to work with (sent me fabric pictures before she started so I could okay the color, and was just generally pleasant)

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 22 08:23:49 2018 No.9825202 >>9824213 Try using a shopping service for fril, mercari, or yahoo japan auctions. Tenshi is really good, from my experience

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 22 11:51:02 2018 No.9825362 File: 51 KB, 225x350, 47618D92-2CC9-4534-98DB-72B9EB8CF935.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Where is a good tutorial to learn how to style my hair like Sugimoto or is there a good quality wig out there?

Anonymous Thu Mar 22 14:32:39 2018 No.9825486
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I want to eventually collect the entirety of the Die Walkure set (in green, less nazi), do a photoshoot with it and post it on cof, or some similar group. Will I get my ass beaten and banned if I do this?? I'm not a fascist or trying to be edgy, I just love military lolita, and military uniforms in general

Anonymous Thu Mar 22 14:56:48 2018 No.9825512
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>>9825486
The hat is a bit of a problem because of the insignia, imo anyway; otherwise I don't think you'll be banned just for wearing the set as long as you don't pose with the Nazi salute or anything similarly provocative, but do keep in mind that some newbs who aren't familiar with D Walkure and the controversy around it might pitch a fit. Worst case scenario your coord might be removed from COF, if a shitstorm happens.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 22 16:03:40 2018 No.9825568 >>9825362 Pretty much any shaggy wig with teasing would look like that. I'd recommend Arda's Magnum wig.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 22 16:09:22 2018 No.9825572 >>9825486 The green isn’t less Nazi, it’s close enough to the brown colour of the real ones that it is the same shit. But you aren’t the only one who owns it and someone already did photos with the black set.

Anonymous Thu Mar 22 16:20:46 2018 No.9825574 [DELETED]

I really want to join a comm and have Lolita friends, but from what I've been told about comms is that theyre filled with a lost of misandry and hard core feminists/feminazis.
Those kinds of people always just wear me down. I'm not sure if this is true or not, though...
I just don't want to hear about constant politics. Whether it's gender politics or something else.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 22 16:25:18 2018 No.9825576 >>9825574 Depends on the comm. Unfortunately depending on where you live, you might not have a lot of options in comms. Keep in mind that people are most vocal about the shitty ones, it doesn't mean every comm is a shitfest.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 23 21:55:28 2018 No.9827045 I need a SS to buy a small Angelic Pretty bag that costs $14 online. I can't buy it on their site because they forbid "forwarding services". Who can I talk to?

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 23 22:03:28 2018 No.9827047 >>9827045 I think Tenshi could probably do it since they wouldn't be able to detect that she's a shopping service.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 23 22:08:56 2018 No.9827051 File: 27 KB, 480x320, 1460469014978.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9821717 >this video is not available in your country

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 24 02:00:40 2018 No.9827153 File: 12 KB, 480x360, hqdefault.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] How do I store wigs if I've spiked them? Do I have to keep them on mannequin heads or can I carefully bag them (and retouch before wearing)?

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 24 08:31:23 2018 No.9827294 how do you guys search mercari. its intimidating considering ive never used it and i have no idea what keywords to use.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 24 08:46:43 2018 No.9827299 >>9827153 I keep mine on styrofoam heads on the mantle of my (not in use) fireplace, but if you don't have some kind of shelf to do that, you can make a wig box out of a cardboard box where you can put your wig on its head and it won't smush it.

Anonymous Sat Mar 24 10:03:47 2018 No.9827337
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a lot of the AP headbows I've picked up just don't look right/are too warm for the cooler, more purpley pink of the satin bows on my pink Dolly Cat JSK.

do you gulls have recommendations on the kind of accessories i should look out for that should match? will most pink AP satin headbows be in the same color range?

i would love to find the KC from the set but i'm not holding my breath

Anonymous Sat Mar 24 10:07:44 2018 No.9827339

>>9827294
you can search most brands in English ("Angelic Pretty", "Baby the Stars Shine Bright") and then use the categories in the search filters to narrow it down.

Select "レディース" (women) from the dropdown and then a secondary dropdown should pop up. I then let Google Chrome translate the page into English so I can select whatever I want from there (hair accessories, "onepiece" for dresses, etc.).

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 24 11:03:05 2018 No.9827367 >>9821715 Btssb shop staff confirmed sissy

Anonymous Sat Mar 24 11:54:57 2018 No.9827398

>>9827337

When I hit this point I usually take a waist tie with me into the fabric store to find the perfect match fabric. Then make my own headbow. If you're not crafty, maybe look for a local seamstress who can sew it up for you (you provide the fabric to be sure it's the color you want).

The other alternative is to go with something other than a matching headbow, but it highly depends on your coord. You could try looking for pink pearl and white pearl hair accessories if you're going for a sweet-elegant vibe. If you'll be wearing a lot of white and blue you may be able to get away with using smaller white and blue accessories instead. etc.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 24 11:56:02 2018 No.9827399 >>9827367 >being this retarded

Anonymous Sat Mar 24 12:13:39 2018 No.9827406

>>9823019

Late answer, but if you're still here.

I find eye makeup to work better than circle lenses for looking cute. Try roma gyaru makeup tutorials (not the circle lenses, just the makeup), they tend to work pretty well at giving a nice, doe-eyed look.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 24 12:32:28 2018 No.9827413 >>9827398 Yeah, I was thinking I might just need to sew something myself...sigh. I was just crossing my fingers I wouldn't have to.

Anonymous Sat Mar 24 15:24:08 2018 No.9827525
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I'm so confused.
I was looking at all the stuff I've purchased on Lace Market and I scrolled all the way down and noticed something strange.
An item that I literally never purchased was there.
I checked and it said that I won the auction.
I know I wouldn't have bought it myself because it wouldn't fit me (It's a Bodyline blouse in small, and I'm too much of a fatty chan to fit into that) and it's not something I'd like.
The seller never messaged me regarding it, and I never messaged them. They do have a lot of positive feedback, so it's not like it was a deadbeat seller.
I'm just so confused. This happened in Janurary 2017, so it was a long time ago. It's not like I could've misclicked and bought it, you always have to confirm a purchase on LM.
Has this happened to anyone else? I'm just really confused. I'd feel awful if somehow I bought something and never paid for it, but at the same time the seller didn't message me if I did buy it. Is it just LM glitching out?

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 24 16:17:15 2018 No.9827572 >>9827525 Can you find evidence of payment? Maybe contact the LM admins

Anonymous Sat Mar 24 16:20:39 2018 No.9827574

>>9827572
Well it's not like I ever paid for it, I'm quite stingy so I always pay a lot of attention when I'm buying something, nor did the seller ever send me an invoice, message, etc. I'd expect that of someone with 0 feedback, but I believe this person has 20+ feedback.
I'm usually very on top of things so I feel like I'd at least remember that I purchased something. I just feel really bad for that seller if I really did purchase it and never pay, but then they also never asked for payment. There's no history of them messaging me.
Since it was so long ago, I don't think it really matters enough for the admins to get involved, it's just really strange and confusing.
If it was something I think I'd buy, it'd be a little less confusing.. but considering it's too small for me and not my style, it just seems like some kind of glitch.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 24 16:51:28 2018 No.9827616 Why does AP give a little piece of print cloth with the dress?

Anonymous Sat Mar 24 21:32:05 2018 No.9827881

I have a genetic skin condition (that’s not contagious), but I’d still love to wear lolita. For the most part I prefer pre-2006 pieces, so how would I go about keeping them in pristine condition/free of stains? Out of pure respect for the brands that made them and in case I ever feel the need to sell any of my items. Would long-sleeved undershirts/plain shorts work as protective garments? Sorry for the weird question, feel free to point out how gross I am desu.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 24 21:39:09 2018 No.9827891 >>9827881 Depends on the kind of skin condition (rashes vs. some kind of secretions), but in most cases an undershirt/undershorts would be fine, yeah.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 24 21:44:09 2018 No.9827897 >>9827616 The scrap of cloth is something you can use to test cleaning products before using them on your dress.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 24 21:45:28 2018 No.9827899 >>9827881 I don’t wear Lolita myself but I’m sure if you found a thin enough material for both garments, that doesn’t make you uncomfortable, and looks okay, that’d totally work! But stacking too many layers could chaff and be worse.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 25 00:01:41 2018 No.9827999 So, does the men's Roland jacket have enough flare for a lolita coordinate or is it different enough from the female coat that I'd have a hard time. Bust and waist are out of measurement for the female cut.

Anonymous Sun Mar 25 02:48:51 2018 No.9828137

>>9827881
Yes they would work. They would probably look out of place if you wore them under short sleeves or in place of a blouse, but you could probably wear a long undershirt below a jsk and cardigan and look fine. Shorts are 100% fine, the petticoat will also add several layers of protection for the dress.

Anonymous Sun Mar 25 06:27:20 2018 No.9828242

>>9827999
It's fine for lolita.

>>9827881
Compression wear/activewear might be better depending on the skin condition and the climate you live in, as it's usually designed to keep you cool and also breathe. Since it is skintight it will also prevent chafing. You shouldn't be able to see it since lolita is fairly full coverage. Something like psoriasis or eczema where you need to be creamed up may actually benefit from that as well because it'd be kinda like a wet wrap.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 25 06:32:43 2018 No.9828246 How fitted should a Roland be? My bust is 84 cm, so the women L is looking a bit large for me... But the M is out of stock.

Anonymous Sun Mar 25 07:40:28 2018 No.9828257

>>9827999
The men’s is just larger, but it’s larger all around. Check the measurements because the shoulders are bigger abs the sleeve length is a bit longer.

>>9828246
It shouldn’t be skin tight because it’s over Lolita. If you fit the M the L will be baggy though, it’s closer to the men’s size it seems.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 25 10:51:16 2018 No.9828368 how to revive dry, tangled and frizzy wig? washed it once and gently bug it still lost it's silky soft feeling

Anonymous Sun Mar 25 11:46:19 2018 No.9828406
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Fabulously stupid question. I've always had a crease around red line related. I'm not fat and I've always been around the same weight, just slightly chubby/soft. As a kid i know I wore a lot of ill fitting clothing due to poverty, including panties that were too tight as I grew. It's been there as long as I can remember, including as a child. I'm worried this crease is permanent and caused by that. Is the crease normal, and is there anything I can do to get rid of it now?

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 25 16:37:19 2018 No.9828784 >>9828368 Wig detangler, or a silicone spray (people commonly use Mane N Tail, yes it's for horses but it works).

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 25 16:56:37 2018 No.9828819 >>9828257 So with an 84 bust... I'm close to the measurements for the M and I'm not getting any thinner, but I guess the L would be too big for me. Guess I have to try to find one secondhand or wait until their next rerelease.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 25 17:08:17 2018 No.9828836 >>9828819 Boz doesn’t show the waist but keep that in mind. The M is small probably 66 or 68 so if that is ok for you too then wait for the M for sure. If that is a bit too small you can try the L and sell if it doesn’t suit you.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 25 21:32:18 2018 No.9829136 A little new to buying lolita online. I've really only purchased second hand from lace market, but while searching for a dress I stumbled upon closet child. Is it a legit site? I don't want to buy replicas.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 25 21:36:46 2018 No.9829139 >>9829136 Closet Child is legit, yes. So are Wunderwelt, Lolita Desu, and Maidenclothing.

Anonymous Mon Mar 26 01:34:05 2018 No.9829368

How does lolita dress value depreciate over time? A dress I'm trying to buy secondhand is basically new (only tried on, I believe), isn't super sought-after, is about three years old, and retailed for $300 when it was released. What price should I propose, since the seller is asking me to do so?

Anonymous Mon Mar 26 04:09:35 2018 No.9829454

Would you sacrifice some accuracy in a cosplay if it meant that the actual quality of the costume was much better? (say, a sleeve looked a bit different, or maybe a belt or collar, but it would be pretty much impossible for someone to mistake you for a different char)

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 26 04:17:23 2018 No.9829459 >>9829368 look it up on LM under completed sales.

Anonymous Mon Mar 26 05:56:27 2018 No.9829493
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I’m trying to find what these socks are called. I’ve searched through every page on lolibrary under “AP ribbon socks” “AP OTKs” and “AP socks” please help a gull out

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 26 06:08:32 2018 No.9829499 File: 92 KB, 280x373, 99a0bfd8-8174-5f95-bca8-dc1c39c3d975.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9829493 They're the Promenade de Paris OTKs

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 26 09:32:46 2018 No.9829593 >>9829499 Fuck mine look pretty beat up. Good thing they were cheap in a set.Thanks anon!

Anonymous Mon Mar 26 14:12:45 2018 No.9829824

so i’ve just started out cosplaying, and i got quite a lot of shots of me taken by photographers at cons. is it okay for me to ask them to send me the photos to me via dm first and then post them onto their profile on ig, or is that considered to be rude?

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 26 14:27:18 2018 No.9829834 >>9829493 Those looks like a replica.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 26 14:35:32 2018 No.9829844 >>9829834 I highly doubt these were ever replicated.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 26 19:12:51 2018 No.9830188 >>9829834 I don’t think they’re replicas, they just have ALOT of damage

Anonymous Mon Mar 26 19:14:24 2018 No.9830189

>>9829824
It’s not considered rude as such, but you have to remember that most con photographers that are taking photos on the con floor have hundreds if not thousands of photos to go through, so don’t be surprised if they don’t send your specific ones to you

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 26 19:34:16 2018 No.9830201 >>9829454 yes. i always try to make sure the costume looks good over being 1:1 screen accurate unless entering a competition for that specifically desu

Anonymous Mon Mar 26 20:16:08 2018 No.9830253
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I'm almost 20 and have never cosplayed in my life. Would I look autistic or creepily overage if I crossplayed Prussia from Hetalia?
I no longer watch/read the series, but I have wanted to cosplay this fucker since I was 11. Yet I understand most people into Hetalia are younger than me.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 26 20:41:19 2018 No.9830281 >>9830253 Most people still into Hetalia are about that age but they've been in the fandom for years and haven't grown mentally at all. You still can if you direly want to, I just don't recommend interacting with any other Hetalia cosplayers.

Anonymous Mon Mar 26 21:05:59 2018 No.9830307

>>9830281
Yeah, I figured it would probably be better for me to do it with my old Hetalia friends at my own flat instead of actually going to a con in full cosplay. I want no association with the screaming fujoshi girls that are my age and act like teenagers.
I don't think the current fandom is as controversial as it was 5 years ago when every other cosplayer was ironically sieg heiling, but you can't be too safe I guess.

Anonymous Mon Mar 26 23:38:47 2018 No.9830463

Dumb question from an anon who crossdresses and likes to wear ball gowns and prom dresses.

Is there any difference in hanging heavier dresses up with wooden hangers or velvet lined plastic ones? I currently hang all my stuff up on wood hangers but I was wondering if I should switch over to velvet.

Anonymous Mon Mar 26 23:47:34 2018 No.9830474

Rycki dice:
26-03-2018 a las 2:15
Por los poderes de San Cipriano y de las 3 almas que vigilan. San Cipriano: JLP vendrá ahora detrás de mí JSC. JLP va a venir arrastrándose y enamorado, lleno de amor, de deseo, para volver y pedirme perdón por mentir Engañarme,y para pedirme en noviazgo primero y en boda después, lo mas rápido posible. San Cipriano, tendré ese poder, que él olvide y deje de una vez cualquier mujer o vicio que pueda estar en su cabeza, y vuelva a asumirme y declararse para que todos lo vean.
San Cipriano, aleja de JLP a cualquier mujer, O vicio que él me busque en todo momento hoy y ahora, deseando estar a mi lado, y con migo que tenga la certeza que soy la mujer perfecta para él. Que JLP no pueda vivir sin mí JSC y que JLP siempre tenga mi imagen en su pensamiento en todos los momentos. Ahora donde esté, con quien esté, él me buscará por que el pensamiento de él esta en mí JSC. Y al acostarse que sueñe conmigo, y al despertarse que piense en mí JSC, y me desee; que al comer piense en mí JSC, que al caminarJLP piense en mí JSC, que en todos los momentos de su vida JLP piense en Mí JSC. Que quiera verme, sentir mi olor, tocarme con amor y deseó; que JLP quiera abrazarme, besarme, cuidarme, protegerme, amarme las veinticuatro horas de todos los días, haciendo así que el me ame más y que sienta placer solo por oir mi voz. San Cipriano, haz que JLP siénta por mí un deseo fuera del normal, como nunca sintió por otra persona y nunca sentirá; que JLP encuentre placer solo conmigo JSC, que sienta deseo solamente por mí JSC, y que su cuerpo solo a mí me pertenezca, que solo tenga paz si esta bien conmigo. Te agradezco a tí, San Cipriano, por estar trabajando a mi favor y voy a divulgar tu nombre en pago de amansar a JLP y traerlo enamorado, cariñoso, devoto, dedicado, fiel y lleno de deseo a mis brazos.
Rezar 3 días y divulgar en 3 sitios diferentes…Ten Fe

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 27 08:10:42 2018 No.9830747 Just a question bc sometimes I have questionable judgment - would a cute cafe waitress coord be too costumey? Using strictly HQ actual-lolita items ofc. Nothing cheap or shitty.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 27 08:56:55 2018 No.9830764 File: 225 KB, 1440x1031, Screenshot_20180327-135549.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Wtf, is my package back on its way to Japan? Or is this a weird mistake

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 27 09:30:14 2018 No.9830785 >>9830764 Looks like a dispatch scan was missed so they added it later. You can always check on local tracking to make sure it's moving as it should in your country.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 27 10:26:14 2018 No.9830824 Do I bother selling brand tights, that have been used once? I'm receiveing them as a part of set, and while I don't want to keep them myself I feel bad for throwing them out.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 27 10:45:53 2018 No.9830834 >>9830785 ahh, thank you. I didn't think of that.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 27 11:21:49 2018 No.9830848 >>9830463 Velvet hangers are less slippery so they're used for things like jackets so they don't slip off the hangers and end up in a messy heap on your floor. That's their main draw.

Anonymous Tue Mar 27 11:29:47 2018 No.9830851

>>9830747

TPO. Find a time, place, occasion where it's perfectly reasoable for you to dress in a waitress outfit and that will be fine.

There usually isn't a blanket "this is okay" for everything. An OTT princess looks nuts shopping for groceries. A casual cutsew dress looks too sloppy for a tea party.

That said, I can't really think of any place where it's okay to look like a cafe waitress. Maybe you can think of one though.

Anonymous Tue Mar 27 11:37:05 2018 No.9830859

>>9830824

If the condition is fairly good, I'd say try listing them for sale anyway. They can be cut up and made into thigh-highs, worn with garters to keep them up. There's some prints that don't have OTK options so I guess making used tights into thigh-highs are the next best option if you're one of those collector types. Or maybe some girls just don't mind used tights, idk.

If they look kind of ratty then throw it out, or cut it up and use as rags to clean around the house.

If you have enough space you could also consider hoarding it until you want to sell the dress.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 27 11:49:07 2018 No.9830865 Has anybody ever purchased a pre made costume and run into someone wearing the same thing? Is it ever awkward?

Anonymous Tue Mar 27 12:03:10 2018 No.9830875

>>9830865
Yes, but it’s only awkward if you act autistic about it. A nice “Hey nice costume!” and then move on is fine. They’re pre made costumes so unless you’ve specifically changed or modified something there’s not really any reason to make a big deal out of it

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 27 12:04:09 2018 No.9830877 >>9828406 i mean... does it really matter. most people wont even notice or care.

Anonymous Tue Mar 27 12:10:59 2018 No.9830887

>>9829454
i feel like part of it is traslating the character from 2d to real life. certain things wont look right in real life if you try for 100% accuracy. like when people do very sharp points of hair all over their fringe and it looks like shit, but it technically is accurate.

there was this character i was cosplaying with piss yellow ribbons all over and it genuinely looked cheap with piss yellow ribbons, so i used a slightly more muted yellow and it made the costume look so much better overall.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 27 12:16:53 2018 No.9830890 >>9830865 i had a premade costume at home that i didnt wear to a con, but i swear... almost every single person dressed as the character was wearing the one i bought. it was so fucking funny.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 27 14:20:20 2018 No.9831038 >>9830851 Thanks! That's a good way to think about my outfits in the future. Maybe I'll save it for a roller skating meet.

Anonymous Tue Mar 27 16:58:15 2018 No.9831230
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I bought blouse in pic secondhand and it was fairly yellowed. I treated it with seventh generation detergent and then a soak with oxyclean, and while the blouse itself is looking great, the ribbons sewn in are still yellow. Is there anything I can use to treat those ribbons?

Anonymous Wed Mar 28 09:52:50 2018 No.9832045

Overdone, I know, but I really want to wear a D.Va spandex suit for an upcoming con. I have no previous experience with spandex/lycra suits and was wondering if I would need to wear certain things under them to prevent weird lines or bumps or whatever. I’m a female. Any tips would be really appreciated!

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 09:56:22 2018 No.9832046 >>9831230 If you did all that and it’s still yellow you’d be better off replacing the ribbons. >>9832045 I recommend wearing shapewear underneath, like spanx

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 11:10:22 2018 No.9832111 File: 254 KB, 512x724, 3DA1FD7E-0982-43F5-86EF-CE5915F9C69C.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] If facial hair makes me look more attractive when I’m in the cosplay is it ok to not shave?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 11:48:38 2018 No.9832140 >>9832111 I guarantee you will look better shaven.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 11:50:27 2018 No.9832141 >>9832111 If you're not chasing because you don't want to lose facial hair for only a non-competition cosplay that's fine. But not shaving because you're lazy or think you look better is stupid

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 11:58:45 2018 No.9832152 >>9832111 Shave and learn2contour.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 14:07:37 2018 No.9832328 My mom sold my sewing machine without telling me and now I have a lot to sew by the weekend and low funds. Anyone know of any cheap ways to get access to a sewing machine/if the cheap mini machines are any good??

Anonymous Wed Mar 28 15:03:50 2018 No.9832361

>>9832328
Mini machines are okay if you just need a straight stitch and the fabric isn't too thick.

Otherwise get the fuck out of that house as soon as you can your mom has a problem and it won't be healthy to stay there. I say this from experience my mom did the same shit.

Anonymous Wed Mar 28 15:17:33 2018 No.9832375

>>9832328
Search for sew along and maker spaces in your area: at least around here there are often places where you can pay by the hour to use their sewing machines, sergers and workspace, though they're not very well known.
Failing that, you could try explaining the situation on a local cosplay group etc and offer to pay someone for use of their machine for a few hours?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 15:23:06 2018 No.9832385 >>9830865 Yeah but in my experience it usually ends up as more of a smile and finger guns from across the room situation than actually awkward, especially in fandoms where bought taobao cosplays are common (lovelive, bnha, snk...)

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 15:26:41 2018 No.9832392 >>9830474 is this fuckin spanish soap opera chain mail??? just when I thought I'd seen everything the stupid questions thread could offer

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 15:31:59 2018 No.9832399 What are those Japanese school uniform bags called? The duffle bag looking things. Also, is there a place for cheap randoseru? I don't need it to be super high quality. I just wanted a couple of cute bags for a con weekend.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 15:34:48 2018 No.9832403 >>9832328 Definitely post on your local group like >>9832375 suggested. A lot of people only use their machines every once in a while. I'm sure they wouldn't you mind borrowing it for a small fee or even letting you sew at their place.

Anonymous Wed Mar 28 15:39:13 2018 No.9832407
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>>9828406
Kinda like this, right? (not me, just found through image search)
I'm only about 90lbs and I've got one too, it's a pretty normal thing and not really weight related, dont worry. That's just part of where your stomach creases when you bend over, and if you slouch often or spend a lot of time sitting in certain positions it can show up a bit more prominently. It's not really different from a forehead crease/laugh line. On some skin, depending on complexion and skin elasticity it leaves more of a noticeable mark than others. It is more or less permanent (though you can reduce its appearance a teeny bit with stomach toning and hydration) but normal and nothing to be self conscious about at all

Anonymous Wed Mar 28 16:13:18 2018 No.9832455
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I'm a newbie lolita starting on my first outfit. My first dress will be the nameless poem by istamori. I really like the way her underskirt/ petticoat looks with the op. Any ideas to point me in the right direction? I am looking for petticoats that would look good with the op but I'd like to buy one located in the US if possible.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 17:50:49 2018 No.9832566 >>9832361 >>9832375 >>9832403 Thanks for the suggestions, anons! I'll try to figure out if there's anyone who will let me borrow their machine for a small fee or if not grab a mini machine.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 18:10:13 2018 No.9832581 How pricey is tenshi's service? I usually use Accio Tokyo and I'm looking for alternatives that will buy from fril

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 18:17:14 2018 No.9832587 >>9832581 For fril it's going to be 5% of the item price. The tenshishop site has calculators for fees and shipping. You'll want the one under Auction/App shopping.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 18:22:32 2018 No.9832593 >>9832455 Her underskirt is from Little Dipper, which is a Taobao brand. If you want that exact underskirt you're going to have to order from China, unless someone happens to be selling it on Lacemarket or a sales group.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 18:35:46 2018 No.9832603 >>9828406 No one cares.

Anonymous Wed Mar 28 18:42:58 2018 No.9832609

>>9832581
I’d recommend Tenshi highly, the service was so easy to use and simple. I believe they have a calculator on their site though!
>>9828406
That crease is very normal. If you drink water and eat food, you probably have it. Work on some daily light abdominal exercises to really strengthen your muscles, and it can become less prominent.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 19:04:11 2018 No.9832629 I want to buy teaparties, but I also have 8.5-9 in women's size gaijin feet. Anyone else have any luck finding cute shoes? Do bodyline's shoes fit wider feet?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 22:17:57 2018 No.9832809 >>9832629 I'm a 8.5 wide in women's, and Antaina's teaparties fit me perfectly!

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 23:12:53 2018 No.9832851 >>9830463 I've literally broken plastic hangers from the weight of fabric on huge gowns. Wood all the way.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 23:18:21 2018 No.9832858 >>9830474 Que?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 28 23:25:51 2018 No.9832868 Where's the best place to find solid tights for lolita? I am getting my first nice brand piece, so I'm not sure what are good quality tights to go with it. >>9821784 I've done DHL to America twice with no problems

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 29 01:04:55 2018 No.9832987 I bought an Arda wig second hand and it got here today. Everything checks out, except it’s missing an Arda tag. Is this normal for some styles? It’s a Lulu classic if that helps.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 29 01:11:51 2018 No.9833003 >>9832809 What size in their sizing system do you wear?

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 29 01:30:24 2018 No.9833023 >>9833003 I sized up to 41, but you might be able to get away with 40 because I had a bit of wiggle room.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 29 01:47:49 2018 No.9833043 >>9832868 A department store. Find a nice, thick pair so they won't rip easy.

Anonymous Thu Mar 29 02:13:03 2018 No.9833064

>>9832152
Thanks but no thanks. Last time I tried to learn how to use makeup It led me to (bad) tranny makeup tutorial vids. I will shave though, since Ive shaved for the last 7 years for every other cosplay. Just thought I’d ask since 80% of women prefer me unshaved.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 29 09:24:58 2018 No.9833302 File: 206 KB, 625x833, logos.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] what year did AP change their logo/start using a different typeface for their labels?

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 29 09:58:05 2018 No.9833327 >>9833302 They've changed many, many times my friend. http://www.rainedragon.com/brand-tags/

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 29 10:46:16 2018 No.9833386 >>9833327 ah, you're right. i should've worded my question better, i meant when they specifically transitioned from the bottom tag to the top tag, but now i see that there was another tag they used altogether between those two. thank you very much!

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 29 11:24:13 2018 No.9833426 Should I bother packing/creating a fake bulge if I'm cosplaying a male character or is that taking it too far?

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 29 11:26:32 2018 No.9833432 >>9833426 Only if the character's bulge is prominent (ex. the Goblin King from the Labyrinth).

Anonymous Thu Mar 29 12:13:12 2018 No.9833482

Probably not the right thread for this, but I ordered a couple things off of Bodyline for the first time around the 14th of this month and I never received any sort of shipping confirmation or tracking number. All I know is that my order went through because PayPal sent me my receipt. I've heard they have weird issues with this, but is this normal?

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 29 12:21:14 2018 No.9833492 >>9832987 Yeah, that's normal. A lot of their classic wigs come in older packaging in comparison to their newer stuff. I buy from Arda all the time and the bags and tags that come with their wigs is always different.

Anonymous Thu Mar 29 13:25:42 2018 No.9833574

I have a shaky hand and I NEED some markings on my face to be symmetrical for a costume, so I was planning on making a stencil by making a design on the computer and then cutting a piece of plastic into the appropriate design. What sort of plastic should I use for this (PET, vinyl, etc?) I want something with a little bit of give but also something that doesn't tear easily. Also preferably translucent or transparent.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 29 13:35:52 2018 No.9833588 File: 54 KB, 540x433, 1497638088444.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9833482 oh dear anon. but yes, it's normal. I wouldn't hold your breath, they might take a while to get to you.

Anonymous Thu Mar 29 14:03:29 2018 No.9833636
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>>9833588
Yeah, I had a feeling you'd say that. Any chance that it's been shipped and maybe they just forgot to send me my tracking number? I'm in no hurry to get my junk so it's fine. Thanks, anon.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 29 20:01:50 2018 No.9834065 >>9833574 Get a vinyl cut sticker if you can. It will be useless unless it can't cling to your skin.

Anonymous Fri Mar 30 10:09:45 2018 No.9834599

how do i decide what material to line a garment in? it's a leather jacket that's gonna be worn open and the source material gives no indication of the lining except that it's the same color as the exterior (but lining leather with leather would be too weird imo)

Anonymous Fri Mar 30 10:30:12 2018 No.9834607
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I decide to start assemble a costume by myself and Cosplay Nova from Marvel

What are some decent and cheap places to get a catsuit/spandex as a base for this costume?

The first results i get are Athletic shops like Underarmour

Anonymous Fri Mar 30 10:32:32 2018 No.9834608

>>9834599
there's usually a section of the fabric store (here it's often under the cutting bench) with lots of cheap thin lining fabrics like pic related especially for that purpose. Just ask when you're in the store and anyone should be able to point you to them.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 30 16:17:11 2018 No.9834856 >>9834607 It depends on how cheap you're talking. Places like Zentai-Zentai, LatexCatfish and some dance supply shops sell pretty quality catsuit's for a decent price, and you can send them custom measurements if you're worried about the size and fit.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 30 16:54:30 2018 No.9834901 >>9834607 Just remember that's it's impossible to get the garment to be as tight as it is in the drawings. I don't know whether or not you're planning on adding padding for muscles but done wrong it can look weird and lumpy

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 30 17:21:43 2018 No.9834930 >>9833492 Phew. Thanks for responding!

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 30 18:16:38 2018 No.9834973 >>9822215 Dane was the coolest back in the day... You can still find it brand new on wheeebay but I don't know if any stores still stock it.

Anonymous Fri Mar 30 18:19:19 2018 No.9834979

>>9827881
I don't have any such skin condition but I still wear undershirts under all my blouses, and tights under my bloomers. If you're slim enough to fit that many layers, as long as you don't wear a black undershirt with a light-colored blouse or whatever you should be fine

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 30 18:25:41 2018 No.9834985 >>9833636 Yeah, I've heard a few people never getting their tracking number but the stuff arriving eventually.

Anonymous Fri Mar 30 21:17:40 2018 No.9835204
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>>9834901
>Just remember that's it's impossible to get the garment to be as tight as it is in the drawings. I don't know whether or not you're planning on adding padding for muscles but done wrong it can look weird and lumpy

I'm realistically expecting a look like the one in the picture here

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 30 21:29:07 2018 No.9835210 File: 1007 KB, 1264x1827, 1339809181407.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9835204 nayrt but I would recommend getting a dance belt to wear under that

Anonymous Fri Mar 30 22:53:35 2018 No.9835278
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Where the fuck do I buy a realistic fake machine gun online for photos? Isn't there a gun equivalent of those rubber training knives? All I can find is NERF-tier bright-colored garbage.

Anonymous Sat Mar 31 11:21:22 2018 No.9835792

has anyone else been hit with insane shipping fees from japonica market? just received my final ¥5000 invoice for a light cotton dress and a thin hoodie that apparently exceed 1100g in weight. idk what to do, I’m suspicious that two light clothing items could weigh that much.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 31 11:26:16 2018 No.9835796 >>9835792 Japonica is generally expensive like that. Dresses are heavier than one thinks.

Anonymous Sat Mar 31 11:33:36 2018 No.9835798

>>9835792
That fee is likely more than just for shipping to you, it likely includes shipping within Japan and service fees. Japonica add these extra fees to the final invoice when your order is complete, and if they're shipping your order via EMS, shipping for dresses tends to be about 2,000 yen, and the weight might include the box as well.
Though admittedly it is a bit odd; I paid almost 7,000 yen to ship my order this morning and I have a lot more stuff in mine which justifies the price, unlike in your case. Might be worth it to look at the calculation that they add to the email they send you about the order, to see how everything adds up.

Anonymous Sat Mar 31 12:58:25 2018 No.9835855
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I'm visiting NYC next week, are there any egl/harajuku related stores I could go check out?

Also if any gulls have recommendations for stores they just like in general, it'd be much appreciated! I have a big interest in small owned thrift stores

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 31 14:33:01 2018 No.9835946 >>9835278 You can always paint it, or borrow a real one from one of your non beta friends

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 31 15:07:12 2018 No.9835981 >>9835855 not anymore r i p

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 31 19:02:17 2018 No.9836243 On LM, if you put your maximum bid price to be the BIN price, will you automatically BIN if someone tries to outbid you until it gets to that price? Is it a guaranteed win?

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 31 19:05:41 2018 No.9836246 >>9836243 Yeah iirc it works exactly like ebay. it isn't a guaranteed win because anyone can bid higher than your max bid.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 31 19:06:43 2018 No.9836250 >>9836243 oops, I forgot the other part, no if you bid, you bid. if someone buys it now or whatever, it's a buy.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 31 19:08:04 2018 No.9836253 >>9836243 I once saw a bid above the BIN, so I am guessing not... but I don't know for sure as I usually just buy something for the buy price if I plan on paying that much for it to begin with. Sorry I can't be of more help.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 31 19:16:39 2018 No.9836261 >>9835981 did they all close or something?

Anonymous Sat Mar 31 19:44:39 2018 No.9836292

Ok, guys. So, I want to make a Venom Snake cosplay, but because of my job I can't use my beard or let my hair grow like that. I saw a lot of lace wigs and thought about making my own and fake beard too. Is it hard? Is it worth it? Where should I look for tutorials?

Anonymous Sat Mar 31 20:57:37 2018 No.9836354
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Does anyone have a lead for this crescent lace fabric? I've been searching for it for a while on and off, but any cosplays of it either don't have the right lace or they made it themselves.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 31 21:21:25 2018 No.9836381 File: 2.53 MB, 3000x4000, tsukematsukeru.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Are there any gulls who know more about japanese snacks than I do who could help me ID some of the unreadable packages on Kyary's Tsukema Tsukeru skirt?

Anonymous Sat Mar 31 21:58:17 2018 No.9836435
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I used to be on a mad search for this cage dress but gave up because I couldn't find it.
just rediscovered the image on my computer and I desperately need it all over again!

anyone got sauce or at least a clue? (the item wasn't identified on original LB post, sadly)

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 31 22:40:00 2018 No.9836492 >>9836261 Yeah Tokyo Rebel/ BtSSB NYC both recently closed down, they were the only big ones left

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 31 22:43:28 2018 No.9836496 >>9836354 if you're not adverse to taobao, laces.taobao.com usually has a ton of diff kinds of lace, but honestly most fabric stores will have something similar in my experience

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 1 04:44:08 2018 No.9837058 File: 47 KB, 640x640, 3EBDAB3F-3CC6-42F4-9A7C-E02697C9C790.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] does anyone have a scan/full version of this ad? I’d be eternally grateful.

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 1 11:40:13 2018 No.9837436 I bought something off of LM yesterday morning and the seller still hasn't messaged me. I feel like I'm being pushy if I message them now, but should I message them in a few days?

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 1 11:43:57 2018 No.9837442 >>9837436 They may be away for Easter weekend. Because it is a long weekend I'd say give them a few extra days.

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 1 11:48:14 2018 No.9837452 >>9837436 whenever I buy I message first with all the info the seller will need. I aint about to wait around for someone, I want to start the process asap, and the seller can get paid asap.

Anonymous Sun Apr 1 14:55:55 2018 No.9837804

Jfashion history question? Who made those fluffy bear hats popular in fairy kei/sweet lolita? Kawaiigoods seems to be dominating Jfashion for her hats for a long time. I'm interested in making my own cute animal ear hats but don't want to be called a copy cat just because she's the main person who makes them for fairy kei style.

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 1 16:54:23 2018 No.9837985 >>9837804 Slightly unrelated, does anyone know what that material is called? I don't think fleece is quite the right word...

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 1 21:07:52 2018 No.9838380 is there a japanese shopping service that accepts crypto?

Anonymous Sun Apr 1 21:16:24 2018 No.9838390
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Going to a con with my girlfriend. She's extremely attractive and she wants to hit up some parties, aside from never taking drinks from strangers and common sense, what stuff should I know to make sure she stays safe? I'm not worried about infidelity or her cheating on me or something, I've just heard horror stories about girls at cons being stalked or drugged. Thanks!

Anonymous Sun Apr 1 21:22:41 2018 No.9838402
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Will people judge me for cosplaying a fit character (Kamina from Gurren Lagann) who is shirtless and muscular, while I'm not nearly as fit as him? I'm not fat, I'm an extremely lean guy, probably somewhere around 10-15% body fat, but I have only a small amount of muscle on me

Anonymous Sun Apr 1 21:24:43 2018 No.9838405

>>9838390
She should be going with someone she can trust. For look-out reasons, and so the person can help her out if she needs anything. Also if she is staying at a room far away from where the party is, it's safer if there is someone to escort her drunk ass back.

Anonymous Sun Apr 1 21:52:53 2018 No.9838429

>>9838405
I live about 10 minutes away from the venue and she staying with me the entire weekend. Despite being very lean I have an extremely high tolerance to alcohol so I'll either be sober or close to it the entire weekend. I was more worried about stuff that I might not be able to account for because I don't go to many cons. Thank you for the advice though, please let me know if you have any more!

Anonymous Sun Apr 1 22:02:45 2018 No.9838440
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So, I tried to dye a silver wig black via Rit Dye-more liquid. But it’s only a tint darker? Am I missing something? I followed an Arda tutorial and did everything correct. Should I be using a different brand or two bottles? Or am I just fucked.

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 1 22:28:48 2018 No.9838491 >>9838402 >wheredoythinkyouare.vdix

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 1 23:46:41 2018 No.9838637 So the teams are all flavors right? can someone please tell me what flavor mini is? I thought it was mint at first but I guess its not plz help I'm dumb

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 00:06:04 2018 No.9838664 >>9838637 I assumed mini just meant those mini candies you can buy at the store.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 00:09:52 2018 No.9838669 Does anyone know where I can buy a stuffed raccoon tail for a costume? Doesn't have to be realistic but all I keep finding are buttplugs lol

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 00:16:32 2018 No.9838676 File: 92 KB, 500x323, ge54135.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Is there a reliable way to dye/recolor PVC wristbands? I assume regular paint will chip and flake immediately.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 01:23:15 2018 No.9838749 >>9838669 You can cut the buttplug off tho

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 01:24:54 2018 No.9838752 >>9838637 Mini Cadbury eggs?

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 01:27:14 2018 No.9838754 >>9838440 Is it a poly dye? Also most black dyes aren't actually black, just a high concentration of blue or purple. Look up dyes that actually have black pigment For future reference dying wigs is dumb unless you need something super custom.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 07:27:24 2018 No.9838959 File: 103 KB, 1280x720, ihreigwerbgwebrogboiwe.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I want to cos a male Tanya. I'm unsure of what hairstyle to go with. Any tips?

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 07:38:42 2018 No.9838965 >>9838669 Poke around on Etsy, a lot of shops that cater to furries will make custom tails or may even have a raccoon tail in stock

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 09:39:32 2018 No.9839034 this is possibly the dumbest question of all, but can someone who owns a large Usakumya weigh him for me? I have absolutely no clue how heavy he is and I’d like to know how much I’ll have to pay for shipping.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 10:54:21 2018 No.9839089 >>9838676 Maybe try plastidip?

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 10:55:32 2018 No.9839090 >>9838380 no

Anonymous Mon Apr 2 12:21:10 2018 No.9839152
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It just occurred to me, I think I might be growing out of this, and I seriously don't want to.
I mean, it's been ages since I last made a costume, and a long time as well since I last went to a con. I'm wondering, am I getting old? Are my priorities and likes shifting away from this or is it simply lack of habit, that I've been out of this world for too long and that because of that I no longer feel the urge?

The situation is, I'm here, looking to plan a cosplay, and I don't really feel an urge, a real want or passion to make it, even though I want to (the real want referring to a more emotional kind of want, so to speak). Could it be plain laziness at work?

Anonymous Mon Apr 2 12:27:41 2018 No.9839161

>>9838402
It's the reason I haven't cosplayed Jecht yet, gotta put on muscle first.
Kamina, however, has a fair amount of stuff, accessory and clothing wise, as well as the tattoos, to draw attention away from the lack of muscle, and even then, he's rather lean, all in all, he's no JoJo. I think you can realistically pull it off pretty well even if you're not muscular if the rest is spot on. Go for it.

Anonymous Mon Apr 2 14:15:25 2018 No.9839286

Ok, guys. So, I want to make a Venom Snake cosplay, but because of my job I can't use my beard or let my hair grow like that. I saw a lot of lace wigs and thought about making my own and fake beard too. Is it hard? Is it worth it? Where should I look for tutorials?
Bump

Anonymous Mon Apr 2 15:14:13 2018 No.9839369

How well do Meta shoes hold up, and are they ok for wider feet? I'm in a pinch and need a new pair of gold shoes, so I was thinking about throwing a pair in with my friend's order, but if I can only squeeze my feet into them for pictures it isn't worth it. I usually wear an 8 W in American sizing.

Anonymous Mon Apr 2 15:25:28 2018 No.9839382

How do I go about finding someone to commission a prop from? I'm completely detached from the con scene since I don't go to those and have no connections. I know it's far beyond my skill level; it's a sword that has light up components (it's not a lightsaber though)

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 15:28:36 2018 No.9839386 >>9827881 I don't have a skin condition, but I always wear light garments under my dresses/blouses. A short sleeved tshirt under my blouses/OPs, and always panties/tights under my bloomers. It keeps your fancy dresses much cleaner

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 17:49:16 2018 No.9839669 >>9839152 How do you feel about your cosplays/the characters you cosplay? That's where most of the want and motivation comes from. If you're just cosplaying because you're used to it, you do lose the drive.

Anonymous Mon Apr 2 18:36:37 2018 No.9839729

>>9839669
I might be misunderstanding the question, but whenever I'm going to do a cosplay I just don't make any random thing, I pick something with a design I like aesthetically, that I'd like to wear.
A design that belongs to a character that I know, that I've gone on a journey with, that I understand how he is and I like, that I enjoy the game he's from. You know, the usual.

It's something that takes effort, mostly because the costumes I make tend to be practically entirely from scratch, I can't just buy the parts, so I don't really see a point in making it just because, it's important to me that I really like the character I'm going after, or if it's a non character, that I like the design itself a lot. In a sense I see it as paying homage.
I tend to cosplay solo a lot due to that as well, I want to do something I'm sure I like, not something out of compromise.
I want it to truly mean something to me, it's what I'm saying.

Anonymous Mon Apr 2 18:42:59 2018 No.9839737

>>9839729
Yeah, so you have the passion/right mindset when cosplaying, but you still find yourself losing the fun in it?

Do you get satisfaction from people recognizing you/talking to you about said-series because you're cosplaying it? Not to say attention is the only reason to cosplay, but it does play into it for some people.
Or do you get more satisfaction just from the process of making it and wearing the finished product?

Anonymous Mon Apr 2 20:10:59 2018 No.9839861
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Lolita sizing question. I know Triple Fortune tends to have generous sizing for dresses and skirts, but what about tights? I haven't heard anything about them, and I ordered some recently with a matching dress. Are they just as generous, or are they for tiny legs? Pic related for what I bought.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 20:13:55 2018 No.9839868 Where do I look to purchase a kimono similar to this? Source is the Hanachirasu VN. I know it'll be near impossible to buy the exact design but I at least want a similar floral kimono.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 20:15:10 2018 No.9839870 File: 315 KB, 800x600, hana.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9839868 Forgot the image. xd

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 20:40:27 2018 No.9839899 >>9839870 Taobao might be your best bet. Find a photo on Google image and reverse image search it on taobai

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 21:43:03 2018 No.9839990 File: 71 KB, 245x245, IMG_9285.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Why do so many cosplayers wear flower crowns? I mostly notice it with Voltron cosplayers... is it a character thing? a tumblr/fashion trend I'm unaware of?

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 2 21:46:13 2018 No.9839996 >>9839990 I have a little sister who's active in those spheres and I can confirm that she's talked about how flower crowns are meme status, I think on tumblr and instagram, though I'm not sure, I don't know what these kids are into

Anonymous Mon Apr 2 22:01:33 2018 No.9840015
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>>9839990
>>9839996
Oh jeez have we reached that point already? People don't know about flower crowns?

It started with a bunch of shitty edits/filters on Tumblr and Snapchat. Just flower crowns, but people had a tendency to edit them on characters a lot, usually with aesthetic text or some shit as well.
So of course it became a trend to cosplay this kind of thing.
Even though this was quite a few years ago, it still holds up as a trend for the underaged cosplayers.

Anonymous Tue Apr 3 00:21:46 2018 No.9840189
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How frowned upon would it be to wear one of these face masks with a cosplay that doesn't actually have one? I'm insecure about my jaw and nose (they're pretty ugly) so kinda want to wear a plain black one that matches the aesthetic of the character.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 01:09:24 2018 No.9840276 >>9835210 >getting a dance belt How much do those things go? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004G8PMQY/?coliid=ILA3V6523M96R&colid=O6DOQD9F6XG5&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 01:22:02 2018 No.9840296 Is it considered a dick move to play music from a Bluetooth speaker you keep on your person while on the con floor? Or is it okay under certain circumstances (e.g. Initial D cars) as a gag?

Anonymous Tue Apr 3 01:48:31 2018 No.9840337

>>9839737
Being asked for photos is always a boost, I'm not going to lie, but the main thing is the latter. The experience and learning of making it is very cool if stressful at times, and seeing yourself in the mirror with something you made with your own hands, after months of work, is certainly a very special feeling.
I really don't enjoy doing it in a group, however, I feel like I'm not in control, that now I have to meet other people's standards and that I have a hard time limit and it's just a stressful process.
It could be due to that that I don't feel the urge now, since my two last cosplays were with groups and the actual meetups were pretty underwhelming. That or lack of habit/laziness.
The group thing is a shame, though, since I had a lot of fun the times I do it on my own, I end up finding a group that's formed at a con, we all join and it's a great time.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 01:48:49 2018 No.9840338 >>9840296 at sakura con there were actually Initial-D cosplayers doing exactly that

Anonymous Tue Apr 3 02:24:02 2018 No.9840356

>>9839870

How authentic do you want it to be? eBay, Ali and taobao are full of shiny satin "bathrobes", it's fairly easy to find red ones with floral designs. The downside is they're obviously shiny satin and obviously meant to be sold as cheap souvenirs to gaijin tourists, but if all you want is to use it as part of a cosplay it'll do its job well enough.

If you need it to be a real kimono, then ichiroya is the easiest site to find secondhand kimonos. If you're okay with using shopping services, Yahoo!Japan auctions and Rakuten both have pretty huge category of secondhand kimonos (real ones), yja lets you sort them by colour as well. The bonus is the kimono will at least be the proper length, the bathrobe shiny souvenir kimonos tend to be calf length while the real thing is usually ~160cm in length.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 02:25:50 2018 No.9840359 >>9839034 I can plop my 60cm on a scale later tonight, but to be honest I think you'd end up paying volumetric weight for the box it's going to be shipped in, those things are kind of bulky.

Anonymous Tue Apr 3 05:31:28 2018 No.9840477

>>9840337
Hm, what about trying something more challenging? Maybe making something that's above your skill level but still capable to do. Or-- do you have any dream cosplays? The kind of shit you've always wanted to do but for XYZ reasons you couldn't before.
Something like that might bring back the excitement of cosplay for you.
Also, you can try looking into booking a really nice photographer, then you can see the full display of your hard work.

I wish you the best, anon!

>>9840296
As long as you're respectful with it, like not playing it at maximum volume in a crowd of people or playing it for a majority of the day.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 05:57:32 2018 No.9840491 >>9840296 People do it and it's acceptable, but I personally find it obnoxious as shit and I know more people think of it that way.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 08:02:44 2018 No.9840595 File: 157 KB, 436x395, smile.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] is this the best board for costume design? i'd like to get some book recommendations about learning the craft, if anyone has any.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 08:58:03 2018 No.9840610 I'm looking at purchasing an AP blouse that is 6cm smaller than my bust. Realistically would a good tailor be able to add some side panels or should I just accept I am too fat for it?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 09:02:48 2018 No.9840613 >>9840610 Tbh if you don’t wear skirts it doesn’t matter.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 09:04:44 2018 No.9840615 I just bought a JetJ dress and it has almost no petti space. It looks too flat to me. Am I supposed to wear anything under this?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 09:06:22 2018 No.9840617 File: 115 KB, 800x800, pb1541_28783-800x800.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Anyone know where to find YuruYuri Kigurumis that arent shitty looking aliexpress? Or they all are?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 09:31:27 2018 No.9840628 >>9840595 You're in the right place! I've got quite the hoard of textbooks; any particular subjects/focus you're looking for?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 10:32:34 2018 No.9840671 >>9838959 pls help

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 10:33:06 2018 No.9840672 >>9840615 What dress is it and what petti do you have?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 10:35:14 2018 No.9840675 >>9840613 it does matter. you will ruin your blouse if it's too tight. it also looks ugly at the collar if you don't button it. don't think people can't tell lol.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 12:10:08 2018 No.9840774 >>9840359 please do if you can! the one I’m looking to buy is 50cm, but I don’t think the weight will be that different. I’m willing to pay a lot for shipping, just want to estimate how much I should save up.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 12:38:03 2018 No.9840800 Dude doing cosplay for the first time at a con in the fall, I'm gonna go as Caesar Zeppeli, what should I expect from the experience?

Anonymous Tue Apr 3 14:35:52 2018 No.9840915

>>9840800
Expect being stopped for pics, being stopped for many pics if you look good, and possibly having Jojo memes yelled in your direction. Bring snacks and/or actual food if you can, and plenty of water (and actually drink said water throughout the day), and if you're looking for other Jojo fans, I'd look up the local cosplay comm/Jojo group on FB to see if there's a meetup planned at this con.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 14:40:19 2018 No.9840920 >>9840915 If being stopped for pics gets annoying, or obstructive, how do I turn this into a positive thing? I don't want to get into a position where other con goers become an annoyance because I have the wrong attitude.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 14:49:59 2018 No.9840933 >>9840920 Depends on the situation, I guess, but simply being polite should do the trick most of the time.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 16:43:05 2018 No.9841128 >>9840628 oh wow! do you have anything on...just designing the outfits, i guess? i read somewhere that you should increase the scale of patterns so they're more visible from a distance, and i'm trying to find out more things like that.

Anonymous Tue Apr 3 17:40:52 2018 No.9841192

>>9840477
Thank you, you've been pretty nice to talk to.
If we're talking about dream cosplays, one that's never left my mind is Solid Snake, but I don't think it's a realistic project, at least not now. Let me ask, when you want to do a cosplay, but don't know what character to do, how do you look for one? Do you make a list of things you like for future reference as you play games, watch media and such or is it better left to be more of an impulse thing? I used to go on impulse, but I think I've lost the momentum I had going before, I'm having a hard time deciding on who I want to cosplay.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 17:42:15 2018 No.9841197 File: 243 KB, 403x739, SOLID_SNAKE_2.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9841192 This costume of Snake's specifically, I wanted to attach the image but I forgot.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 17:43:40 2018 No.9841202 >>9840920 Wear something dorky over your costume so that all their casual photos are pointless. Saw a girl do this at AX last year and the effect was instantaneous.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 17:46:57 2018 No.9841208 >>9841202 Any tips on con girls? My sense has been that most girls into cosplay fandoms and the like are weird, to say the least.

Anonymous Tue Apr 3 19:06:21 2018 No.9841323
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Looking for someone who makes custom masks.
I live in the US and would love to commission someone to make a mask (pic related).
I have been wanting to cosplay my own character in an MMO for a while now and I think now is a good time to start trying to piece it all together.

Anonymous Tue Apr 3 19:09:24 2018 No.9841327

>>9841208
I personally don't involve myself much outside of what the hobby involves. This is in no way the way everyone is, but generally I've met rather strange girls, one used to randomly bite me in the arms for no reason. And not playfully, but hard, and out in the open in the middle of a con.
Shit's super weird. I don't know what is it about cons that brings out the crazy in people.
Pay attention to how they behave and if you get the slightest hint of crazy, be careful or just leave.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 19:10:31 2018 No.9841331 >>9841323 Talking of which, is it a good idea to cosplay OCs?

Anonymous Tue Apr 3 19:20:19 2018 No.9841353

>>9841197
>>9841192
>Let me ask, when you want to do a cosplay, but don't know what character to do, how do you look for one?
For me personally, I either look at characters I've liked in media I've already watched/played, or I just focus more on whatever media I'm currently consuming. The lens of a cosplayer is a bit different from just simply "I like their design!" I have to pay much more attention to what would look good on me, how to make things, etc. And then from there, I start planning a cosplay. It is pretty fun when you find a detail/prop that you know you have the vague knowledge of construction, but haven't actually done anything like it before.
Impulse cosplays are less fulfilling since it feels like making something just so I have a new cosplay to wear, at least for me.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 19:55:57 2018 No.9841393 >>9841128 Do you already know how to sew anon? What level of skill are you starting out with?

Anonymous Tue Apr 3 19:58:27 2018 No.9841396

>>9841331
Be prepared for multiple people to either stop and ask what anime you're cosplaying from, or mistaking your costume being from some random or obscure anime that you've never heard of.
Or you may get completely ignored. If none of these possibilities bothers you then go for it.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 20:47:29 2018 No.9841427 How do you maintain a ringlet wig and keep it looking nice? Mine is getting frizy as shit

Anonymous Tue Apr 3 21:25:55 2018 No.9841475

>>9839861
I'm not the best responder probably as I'm not very tall (only 160cm) and not overly heavy (53kg), though my legs are a bit muscular from my job and they aren't as cute and skinny as I'd ideally like. When I did a pic of all my legwear my TF tights were noticablely longer than my other JP tights, so maybe they'd be better for slightly taller people. At the same time though the designs are so precisely printed that they don't stretch well at all. My lighter tights work better, the dark parts are less significant so it's not as noticable that the print is stretched, but I actually ended selling up my darker ones because the stretching thinned out the color too much imo.

So tl;dr, depends on the tights. Darker ones are better on skinnier legs. I'd just try them on and see how you feel with the ones you bought. TF tights are of decent enough rarity that you can probably sell them for what you bought if you think they thin out too much.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 21:31:35 2018 No.9841480 Are there any decent ebay wig stores left nowadays? My go-to store on there has ceased to exist, but I need one more basic wig I forgot to include in my last taobao order

Anonymous Tue Apr 3 21:42:27 2018 No.9841486

I feel a bit silly not knowing this already, but hey that's what this thread is for right?

I normally avoid longer cut skirts as I feel they make me look too short, 5'3" here, but I'm trying to tell myself that I'll look alright with heels as I'm really eyeing the End of Immortal Eden skirt on LM. Since I've never actually looked into it, is there a good petti out there for longer skirts that isn't too volumous and not brand?

And since worn thread is dead, does anyone even have a picture of the skirt worn? Strangely hard to find. Or even a picture of another shorter busty girl with a longer skirt coord. I keep worrying the skirt will look terrible on me since I'm not a tall thin model type body and instead short and busty...

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 3 23:20:45 2018 No.9841583 >>9840774 All right, done. It's a bit under 1kg, about 850, 900 grams thereabouts. Hope that helps.

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 4 00:01:30 2018 No.9841630 >>9841583 thank you so much, anon!

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 4 00:21:38 2018 No.9841663 >>9841486 Check out Malco Modes 835 or 8080 for petticoats

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 4 00:25:11 2018 No.9841670 >>9841475 I'm 160cm, but I'm a bit heavier than you are on the legs. My calves are pretty buff from doing serious bicycling in the past and present, so we'll see. Thanks for answering my question!

Anonymous Wed Apr 4 02:10:55 2018 No.9841807

>>9841353
>The lens of a cosplayer is a bit different from just simply "I like their design!" I have to pay much more attention to what would look good on me, how to make things, etc.
Of course, don't worry, I'm aware of that. I'm not just going to pick up the first thing I see, I have to take into account if it's realistic for me to make it and have it look good and if it's compatible with my body type and face. Talking of which I should practice my makeup skills.

>It is pretty fun when you find a detail/prop that you know you have the vague knowledge of construction, but haven't actually done anything like it before.
Yeah, it's very cool, it's something I've noticed a lot now that I'm starting to really get into cooking. That feeling of actually knowing stuff.

I get you. And thanks for the advice, really. It's been pretty enjoyable.

Anonymous Wed Apr 4 04:22:59 2018 No.9841886
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Yo, /cgl/
I wanted to make a Jack of Blades cosplay, and I wanted to ask for advice on how to do weathering effects to give the armor a much more detailed and rich look instead of it just looking flat and ugly. Any info is appreciated, thanks!

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 4 06:15:28 2018 No.9841948 h-how do i make cosplay friends on instagram, anons? do i just follow them and wait

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 4 06:45:26 2018 No.9841951 >>9841948 I don't know about Instagram specifically, but I seriously doubt someone is going to approach you just because you followed them.

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 4 10:12:25 2018 No.9842039 >>9841807 You're welcome, and I hope you find something that brings the excitement of cosplay back!

Anonymous Wed Apr 4 10:26:24 2018 No.9842045

>>9841948
Follow, post lineups in convention tags, post cosplay selfies the day of the convention, ask for the IGs of people you interact with at cons, etc.

>>9841886
You'll want to look into dry-brushing, this will help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At-CgaAbr20

Anonymous Wed Apr 4 12:01:09 2018 No.9842134

>>9841393
:) i'm approaching more from a character design/drawing perspective. i know a fair amount about sewing and 20th century type fashion though. i like to lurk this board and look at the pretty outfits.

pricing isn't an issue, i can borrow almost any books i want until around june when my uni kicks me into the snow

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 4 12:40:30 2018 No.9842167 How skinny do I need to be to cosplay Seto Kaiba? I'm shedding weight, and cosplaying is something I'm using as a target for when I've made it.

Anonymous Wed Apr 4 13:03:40 2018 No.9842198

>>9842167
For Kaiba, height would benefit you more than width, I think. You want to be towering and intimidating.
But height's also nearly impossible to control so I hope you're naturally tall.
Anyway, as long as you're not a planet, no one will really bug you much.

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 4 13:32:36 2018 No.9842244 >>9842198 I'm 6'1" with broad shoulders. I'm naturally an imposing person.

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 4 13:39:14 2018 No.9842249 >>9842244 Perfect. If you're still in the process of losing weight, there's nothing wrong with continuing that, but I really wouldn't stress too much about it.

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 4 14:06:51 2018 No.9842285 >>9838669 Pawstar, the Wal-Mart of furries

Anonymous Thu Apr 5 08:17:18 2018 No.9843134

>>9841951
>>9842045
thanks, gulls. i know with cosplay you’re basically already kinda putting yourself out there but... i’m scared of rejection too. like i’ll follow someone and like their posts and send them a dm or something to no response. and they’re not... a super famous cosplayer or anything either. maybe i should get thicker skin?

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 5 18:06:50 2018 No.9843650 >>9843134 It happens but it's like dating: go in with low expectations so you can move on easily when it's not mutual.

Anonymous Thu Apr 5 19:42:56 2018 No.9843716
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Is it possible to get cute shoes in hellishly wide sizing? I'm a 7.5-8, 4E Wide. I normally shop in specialty stores, where I am limited to bland dress shoes, white or black tennis shoes, and ugly sandals.

Specifically I really want cute stuff for decora

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 6 09:54:44 2018 No.9844243 >>9838669 They have real ones on Amazon. I think they have keychains. They're like $7 each.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 6 14:31:31 2018 No.9844426 >>9843716 9.5 WW here, and we're both shit out of luck anon. I've had some luck dressing up plainer shoes with things like shoe clips.

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 8 02:23:37 2018 No.9846146 Is FGO cosplay even popular in burgerland?

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 9 05:03:50 2018 No.9847178 >>9846146 yes

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