Stupid questions thread

[Anonymous No.9916251]

Previous thread: >>9906556

[Anonymous No.9916255]

>>9911959
There's no name for it. It just became a little bit trendy in Japan last year, so a lot of Japanese brands did something similar but they don't base their entire aesthetic on it.

[Anonymous No.9916256]

How long do Baby usually take to ship out their orders?

[Anonymous No.9916261]

What kind of body shape looks best with pic related? I'm pear-shaped and I haven't worn trousers in years because I always wear lolita so I have no idea what kind of jeans to get

[Anonymous No.9916346]

>>9916261
High waisted will emphasize your waist and booty (extra boory for jeans like pic related), so it depends on what you define as "look best". I'm a plank but like low waisted/hip jeans instead of high because it emphasizes a flat stomach.

[Anonymous No.9916472]

I just really want to know if people really do buy the $1000 Baby dresses secondhand. It seems like most of them just sit there forever.

I'm thinking of buying a lolita wedding dress for $800~ and I'm curious if there is actually a buyers market for it afterwards?

If not, I would just keep it and make OTT coords for it every couple of years but I'm just curious if people who buy those dresses usually pull the wear once and re-sell, or just attempt to but get stuck with a 1k dress.

[Anonymous No.9916486]

>>9916256
They usually ship out within a few hours of confirming your payment, as long as it's within their business hours. Actually getting the invoice can take up to a few days though. A couple times I've had to email them asking if they've even got my order in stock, but once they have it they ship it out right away.

[Anonymous No.9916489]

How many cm under the max measurement should you be? I have a 90cm bust and many blouses I like are 92cm. Would it be too tight?

[Anonymous No.9916490]

>>9916489
2cm isn't enough imo, 4cm or more is better but I like a comfy fit.

[Anonymous No.9916493]

>>9916489
You should be at least 4-5 cm below max. I have a 89 cm bust and I need to buy dresses/blouses with at least full back shirring due to how massive my back and shoulders are.

[Anonymous No.9916495]

>>9916489
My bust is 86cm and I have bought blouses that were listed as 86cm that fit perfectly. It depends.

[Anonymous No.9916501]

>>9916490
I like blouses to be tailored,so maybe I'll buy one and see
>>9916493
I have pretty average shoulders and back
>>9916495
If I had your chest measurement everything would be much easier :/ thank god I'm still in the process of losing weight and I can get 2-3 cm smaller

[Anonymous No.9916504]

>>9916489
Depends how much is boob and can be squished/won't expand much with breathing and won't need extra space to let you move vs.how much is ribcage and back and will need the extra movement space.

[Anonymous No.9916510]

>>9916504
>taking squish potential and breathing into consideration of fit
This is why so many girls wear ill fitting shit, my goodness.

[Anonymous No.9916513]

>>9916472
>get stuck with a 1k dress
Welp that's still cheaper than most wedding gowns

[Anonymous No.9916519]

>>9916489
It varies. With blouses I try to be 3-4 under so I don't get buttons gaping/straining at the bust but sometimes blouses listed at 1-2 cm over my bust fit fine.

[Anonymous No.9916544]

Here's a good stupid question for you gulls

Is there anyone here that uses a binder for Lolita/or cosplay, and if so, how well do they work? I'm looking into gc2b, I'm a high C in bra size, do you guys think that the binder would bring me down to at least a size B?

[Anonymous No.9916548]

>>9916544
Not enough info to answer the question. We operate in cm here.

I have some experience with gc2b binders in general, they're not too bad but get less and less effective the bigger your tits are.

[Anonymous No.9916570]

>>9916548
Ah sorry about that, I'm at 84 cm bust right now.

[Anonymous No.9916594]

>>9916570
For lolita, you should honestly be fine wearing anything at that bust size. Binders tend to cause weird shapes that make some dresses sit funny. For cosplay a gc2b binder should work fine. Just remember to get a neutral colour if you're wearing something light so it doesn't show through.

[Anonymous No.9916600]

>>9916544
Honestly, I have a bust of about 96 and I will wear a corset fairly loose under my dresses to make sure my boobs fit. It helps keep the shape in the bodice better than a binder and it isn't as intense of a bind (so you can wear it around much longer)

On a side note--
I bought a Baby dress and forgot to check the measurements. It said it was a 90cm max bust but I'm 96 and it fits with room to spare. Did the seller give me the wrong measurements because I thought Baby dresses were infamous for being too tight in the boobs

[Anonymous No.9916603]

Are Swankiss shoes sized by cm or by SML sizes? Want to try hunting down these shoes and want to know what size I'd need. My feet are 23.2 cms so Japanese Ms sometimes fit but Japanese L is usually too big.

[Anonymous No.9916607]

I'm trying to do a super easy meme cosplay of the somebody toucha my spaghet bear and just buy all the pieces. Does anyone have any idea where I could buy a cardigan similar to pic related?

[Anonymous No.9916609]

>>9916603
SML I'm pretty sure. those shoes are fire, by the way.

[Anonymous No.9916676]

What is the name for the fashion that Galaxxxy and 6% Doki Doki tend to sell?

Haruki Kurebayashi has been my inspiration for a little while now, but I dont know of this fashion really has a name associated with it.

[Anonymous No.9916682]

>>9916676
I've seen anything with bright colours get called pop kei

[Anonymous No.9916726]

What are the typical bust sizes for AP cardigans? I'm on the bustier side (94cm) and wanted to know if they are a bit friendlier towards bigger sizes or not, since I've been eyeing a couple of them (Lolibrary doesn't have AP cardigan bust measurements)

[Anonymous No.9916739]

>>9916472

They do, the market is just much smaller and even bumpier than trying to spot AP trends. As you said, they sit there for ages if it's not Scarlet Primavera Waltz or that La Robe Vert Claire dress. People do both resell and re-wear them like normal lolita dresses.

[Anonymous No.9916945]

>>9916607
I admire your dedication, but the meme is old and it will be unfunny. Don't do it to yourself anon, you can definitely do better.

[Anonymous No.9916991]

How can I search for men's clothes (Ouji and aristocrat) on auction sites/mercari/that stuff?

[Anonymous No.9917002]

>>9916991
Search by brands. Afaik the best ones are Moitie, Atelier Boz, and Black Peace Now; the latter most isn't as common because the brand has closed years ago but it's quite affordable when you can find it.
In addition to those sites, you should look in Wunderwelt too, they have many nice pieces both in their secondhand and new sections.

[Anonymous No.9917026]

>>9916251
I can cut worbla with regular scissors right? What about one of those fabric rotary cutters? I've been interested in getting one for cutting fabric for a while now but if I can use it on worbla too that would great.
I've just never used it before and have a pretty simple piece planned

[Anonymous No.9917084]

>>9917026
Fabric scissors/ cutters should only be used for cutting fabric. Anything else, including paper, dulls the blade.

[Anonymous No.9917151]

What's the name of the Boston lolita fb group? I'm living in that area now and I can't find it. Asking here as we don't have an active local comm thread.

[Anonymous No.9917153]

>>9916991
>>9917002
AatP also sells ouji.

[Anonymous No.9917158]

>>9917002
Thanks so much for the help! But Maybe I worded it incorrectly. Is there a way that I can look specifically for male-cut/sizing and not female? Since a most of the clothes are female size.

[Anonymous No.9917162]

Is there a full list of alt-jfashion stores in Harajuku?
I'm currently in Japan and I want to make sure I hit all the stops and buy as much as I can while I'm here. I'm into lolita, fairy kei, menhera, and experimenting with pop kei

Our last stop in Harajuku included:
Laforet (BTSSB, AP, ect ect)
Listen flavor
6% doki doki
Bodyline
To alice
Maxicmam
Closet child

Am I missing any?

[Anonymous No.9917166]

>>9917158
Depends on the brand but they all label their men’s sizing. Aatp for example has a spider on the label.

[Anonymous No.9917168]

>>9917162
Forgot to add Liz Lisa to the list of places we've already stooped

[Anonymous No.9917178]

>>9917162
There is a lot to look at on Takeshita Street in Harajuku, theres a lot of variety. If you want to find secondhand stuff, its a good place to look too.

[Anonymous No.9917188]

>>9916513
I guess that is my consolation. The dress will be much prettier than the basic wedding dresses and I will actually be able to wear it again someday. Can't do that with a real wedding dress.

[Anonymous No.9917195]

>>9917162
This isn't Harajuku necessarily, but if you still have time and haven't headed to Shinjuku yet I recommend stopping by Marui Annex - they have a whole floor of lolita including Kera Shop, Queen Bee, Yosuke, Innocent World, AP, etc etc etc.

And there's other stores in the Harajuku area if the smaller mall stores don't have what you're looking for. For instance I visited in May and was looking for the newish lemon BtSSB print in sax, skirt cut - store staff at Shinjuku told me it was available only at the main Harajuku store down the street, not La Foret.

[Anonymous No.9917203]

>>9917162
Kinji secondhand has good stuff, and in Takeshita there's a bunch of no-name shops with cool stuff (I was there 3 years ago so idk how it is now). Go to Bubbles, Candy Stripper, Kokokim. Explore and don't limit yourself to brands you already know.

[Anonymous No.9917208]

>>9916489
With blouses you want to be 3-4 cm under the max bust measurement to avoid gapping. For dresses 2 cm under the max bust still gives me plenty of room.

[Anonymous No.9917265]

I have completely straight,type 1A hair that can't hold a curl with a straight fringe,that looks very good by itself or in a half up,half down with small accessories. I happen to love big and tall AP headbows. Any tips on what to do so it doesn't look as unbalanced? A particular hairdo that could help,maybe?

[Anonymous No.9917288]

>>9917265
Wear tiny, high pigtails on each side of your head, and wear your headbow in front of them and they'll make your hair look voluminous with 0 effort. It's not the most groundbreaking hairstyle but it's easy and works nicely.

[Anonymous No.9917297]

>>9917265
Same hair type, I wear bows on the back of my head when I do a half up style so it peeks and looks cute.

Tips for making your hair hold a curl: Sleep with damp hair so you'll wake up with frizzy messed up hair that has more body, then brush it (not too much) with a soft brush. To completely dry hair, apply mousse first and then a styling heat protection spray. Then curl (I do around 12 second curls) , then add strong hairspray moderately (if you put too much it looks like plastic hair). My curls last around 2 days like this even if I brush them out (I don't leave my hair without washing for more than that period of time but they could last longer).

[Anonymous No.9917313]

>>9917288
This was actually one of the ideas I had in mind! I also want to try the hairstyle Unicorn Princess has in her last video
>>9917297
I have 0 experience with heat-styling hair but my mum owns a hair curler wand,I'll try this sometime,thanks!

[Anonymous No.9917338]

Does anyone know of any ways to achieve a “black shadow void under a hood” look? Something like pic, but in real life. I really want to cosplay a character with that look going on but I’m not really sure that any of my ideas are going to work out for it.

[Anonymous No.9917361]

>>9917338
This thread is for lolita and jfash, you'll probably have more luck in the cosplay help thread >>9895715

[Anonymous No.9917364]

>>9917361
While I agree that the cosplay help thread is probably better, the stupid question thread is for all cgl related topics.

[Anonymous No.9917368]

Im 30, always loved j fash never had the money or the figure.

now I do, but Im very clearly 30. Is it too late?

[Anonymous No.9917371]

>>9917368
Nope. People will likely be salty if you wear sweet lolita or fairy kei or something equally pastel and colorful, and generally you'd be advised to wear things that flatter you, but at the end of the day fashion (especially alt fashion) has no age limit. Wear what you like.

[Anonymous No.9917406]

>>9917368
Yes it is, you have already reached the end of your life

[Anonymous No.9917418]

Where can I find a quality seifuku? Not huge on Bodyline.

[Anonymous No.9917431]

>>9917418
Literally any Japanese school uniform shop (Conomi is iconic)

[Anonymous No.9917442]

>>9917361
Sorry bout that! I skimmed through the catalog and didn’t see that one. Thanks!

[Anonymous No.9917483]

Is it totally weird to let someone know I follow their insta and love their coords if I meet them by coincidence at a meet?

I want to give them a complement but I don't want to seem like a total creep.

[Anonymous No.9917646]

Can I use the same bloomers for everything? I only have 1 white/1 black. I mean they're only bloomers, does it really matter? Most of my dresses are long too.

[Anonymous No.9917651]

>>9917483
Just say "I follow you on insta and I love your style!" or something. Don't be like potato like me and say "I know already" when they talk about their personal details.
>>9917646
Sure, as long as you wash them. The only other reason I can think of is if you want to try for a peeking bloomers look and yours don't work for them.

[Anonymous No.9917656]

>>9917651
>Just say "I follow you on insta and I love your style!" or something. Don't be like potato like me and say "I know already" when they talk about their personal details.

Nayrt but this made me laugh out loud. If it's any consolation, I've done the same thing before.

[Anonymous No.9917696]

>>9917646
Yes, and honestly bloomers are far from a requirement. You don't always have to wear them. I'm pretty certain that over 75% of lolitas don't wear bloomers, and the ones that do, don't do it all the time.

[Anonymous No.9917800]

>>9917265
try clipping your curls with large alligator clips as soon as you finish the curl, and let it cool for about 30 minutes. my hair could never hold a curl until i tried this, and its worked wonders.

but seconding others, i try to both curl and do two little pigtails at the top with the hair at the base of the pigtail teased to "add some volume to my scalp", so to speak.

[Anonymous No.9917809]

is having headdresses too small for your head a thing? Rectangle headdresses never reach ear to ear from me but rather with both ends sitting about 2 inches above them, is such a detail an ita factor or can I keep wearing them?

[Anonymous No.9917810]

>>9917809
for me**

[Anonymous No.9917815]

>>9917809
That does sound awkward, but you can always clip in an extra pair of bows to make up the difference.

[Anonymous No.9917858]

>>9917696
Wtf? Bloomers are a requirement

[Anonymous No.9917870]

>>9917809
How long is it?

[Anonymous No.9917881]

>>9917858
>>9917696
Not really? I wear regular spats made for uniform skirts. But bloomers make you feel more princessy I guess.

[Anonymous No.9917886]

>>9917881
Why do you do that? There's no reason why you can't wear bloomers

[Anonymous No.9917893]

>>9917371
I know plenty of sweet lolitas over age 30
>18-23yo detected

[Anonymous No.9917894]

>>9917026
Scissors yes for Worbla, rotary cutter no (at best it'll score the worbla for you). Just make sure like the other anon said that you try whenever possible to have seperate pairs that you use for fabrics and for other stuff

[Anonymous No.9917895]

>>9917893
Jesus fuck I swear some of you can't fucking read.

[Anonymous No.9917995]

>>9917895
I don't think anon meant to disagree with you, just to add to the discussion and provide anecdotal evidence to support your point

>t. 30 y/o lolita and NAYRT

[Anonymous No.9918054]

>>9917870
It's 27cm, it's one of the bodyline ones since I wanted to try before dropping money on brand. It ends about where I marked when I put it on

[Anonymous No.9918056]

>>9918054
Mine from innocent world is 33cm

[Anonymous No.9918605]

Can anybody recommend me elegant wide brimmed straw hats? Most of my nice hats are heavy felt and I need something that will protect me from the sun without warming my head so much.

[Anonymous No.9918744]

What should I be looking for to buy EVA foam? It seems like the only foam my local hardware store has is textured for floors, and it'll work but I don't like the texture on one side.

Would I be overcharged if I looked for proper EVA foam online? And where would I even buy that from?

And what about worbla? What kind of stores or online sellers would have that for reasonable prices?

>Context: i'm new to armor crafting--i've only ever done leatherwork and sewing for cosplays before but i want to venture out.
This particular project has a gauntlet involved, and I was planning to make the gauntlet with foam and maybe worbla molded over it? (Think infinity gauntlet if that helps--the general look is similar to what i'm going for)

[Anonymous No.9918885]

>>9917696
>>9917881

It's the stupid questions thread. I'd have added a note about wearing spats and shorts in lieu of bloomers instead of letting newbies wonder if they should go without anything.

And to answer >>9917646
Aside from peeking bloomers, bloomers are usually even less visible than petticoats (which you'd normally don't see, but on a staircase/elevator or sometimes when sitting down you'd definitely see a bit of them). It looks best when bloomers match your petti, because then it looks like a matching sea of ruffles.

On the other hand, if there's a very real chance of an upskirt and you want to clearly show you're wearing shorts, then wear very obvious shorts. Fetishists are weird, some of them probably mistake bloomers for fetish underwear, baka.

[Anonymous No.9918904]

>>9918885
Bloomers also add poof

[Anonymous No.9918946]

>>9918904

It adds some lumpy fabric underneath a flat skirt, and adds nothing noticeable to a skirt that already has a petticoat in between the bloomers and your skirt. The extra fabric gets added mid-thigh but what you really want is extra fabric near the knees, which is where the bloomer ends.

Don't rely on bloomers for poof unless they're attached to a petticoat. They provide warmth and cover your butt. Relying on them for poof is too stupid even for this thread, pls.

[Anonymous No.9919100]

How can I accurately calculate how much to charge for cosplay commissions? been doing it for years locally but want to start branching out online. I throw out some vaguely estimated price, usually ends up being too low. Problem is I don’t know how much time I’ll take and how much materials would cost. pic related is stuff I’ve made old and new.

[Anonymous No.9919116]

>>9918946
I do see a small difference when I wear them. Obviously I wear a petticoat as well. Either way, I don't see why you would wear random normie shorts or something. Bloomers are always easy to find and not expensive.

[Anonymous No.9919138]

>>9918054
Personally, I think it looks awkward if it's that short, but there are longer ones that will fit better. No one lists measurements tho, so I fear it's kinda a trial and error thing. Length seems to change even within the same brand.

[Anonymous No.9919139]

>>9919100
Honestly, I don't think this looks sell-worthy quality. Practice more.

But then, I see a lot of cosplayers wearing more shitty stuff so I guess there is a market.

[Anonymous No.9919144]

>>9919100
I'm with the other anon, this is all pretty yikes. I wouldn't sell it yet.

[Anonymous No.9919147]

>>9919139
>>9919144
You don’t know what you’re talking about.

>>9919100
Look on Instagram and use others’ sales stories as a guide for starters. Insta and Twitter are both popular places for cosplay commissions where people with considerably less ability sell as long as they have confidence.

[Anonymous No.9919156]

>>9917809
There are shorter ones and longer ones, the shorter headresses are for when doing your hair in an updo.

[Anonymous No.9919157]

>>9918744
yaya han sells worbla. if you want thin sheets of eva hobby lobby or jo ann’s sells a pack of them.
cosplaysupplies.com has a lot of eva, as well as a ton of other useful supplies, been buying from them for years
sometimes amazon if i need foam quick, prime shipping

>>9919100
desu would have been easier to post 1 or 2 pics rather than a tiny collage where the details are blurred out. looks like everything is at least constructed well so that’s a big step up.

[Anonymous No.9919159]

>>9919147
>You don't know what you're talking about

Sorry I hurt your feefees :,(

[Anonymous No.9919160]

>>9919159
Nice try :,(

[Anonymous No.9919163]

>>9919147
>Green: wrinkles from fabric not being pulled strait when sewing
>Yellow: Ill fitting on custom made cosplay. (It looks way to big underbreast and just bulks up, not to mention the just too short sleeves).
>Red+orange: that grey/green-ish top/skirt thing just looks like a huge mess to start with. Can't find any seam that's sewn strait. (red=not symethic things that should be symetric, orange = badly sewn seams)

Could do this stuff for pretty much any outfit. Only bottom middle and left looks ok. Not great, just ok. If anything, you don't know what you're talking about, not me. You're probably either the one that posted it or someone who wears crappy cosplays because "a hobby is for fun, even when you have no money and look like shit! So no one should say something bad about me looking like a mess because it takes away the fun" kind if people.

[Anonymous No.9919165]

>>9919160
It's clear you're the one who doesn't know what they are talking about. Yeah people list their absolute shit level work on etsy but we have threads mocking them too.

[Anonymous No.9919168]

>>9919163
>>9919165
Nit-picking and honestly just grasping for things to call out is all I’m seeing right now

[Anonymous No.9919173]

>>9919168
Nayrt, it's valid criticism considering the fact the op wants to sell their work on a wider scale. There are buyers for nearly everything, true, but op should strive to improve and these aren't personal attacks.

[Anonymous No.9919175]

>>9919168
>ill fitting
>can't sew a trait line
>Doesn't know to straiten fabric before sewing
>wants to sell for money
>literally only thing left that could be done is worse quality fabric or simply wrong design.
>nitpicking
kek

[Anonymous No.9919178]

>>9919175
nyart didn’t they say they were already selling for profit?

[Anonymous No.9919182]

>>9919178
>I throw out some vaguely estimated price, usually ends up being too low.
No, she said she was loosing money because she estimated the price to low.

And I also said:
>But then, I see a lot of cosplayers wearing more shitty stuff so I guess there is a market.

Just because you make money doesn't make the product good. Buyers can be idiots too. Too many look at quantity above quality nowadays.

[Anonymous No.9919276]

Is this skirt from any known Taobao brand? I just wanted to look at the print in close detail because I can't tell wtf is going on.

[Anonymous No.9919311]

Are there any good taobao or Western brands for cutsews? All the secondhand ones I like get snatched up so quickly and I'm not sure I want to pay $100+ for a new one from the Japanese brands.

[Anonymous No.9919364]

Which cut is most flattering for a plus size lolita?

If it helps I am more hourglass or pear shaped.
Also in general, there is a lot of talk about plus size lolitas needing to wear dresses that flatter them. Can someone post some examples of the types of dresses? I know sack and empire cut look pretty bad on us. It would help to see positive examples to know which dresses to go for, rather what to avoid.

[Anonymous No.9919365]

>>9919364
No cut. Fatty-chans are ita no matter what. Take care of yourself and lose weight before getting into lolita.

[Anonymous No.9919370]

>>9919365
Yeah fuck off.

[Anonymous No.9919372]

>>9919370
Cri more fatty

[Anonymous No.9919387]

>>9919364
Definitely the A-line, just waist cut on the left, assuming you have a defined waist and not a very prominent gut. Cupcake shapes like the right will make you look rounder than you actually are. But you need to take into account the fact that IW isn't cut to accommodate large busts, if you're above B cup you should tread with caution.

[Anonymous No.9919391]

>>9919311
maxicimam and emily temple cute can have affordable ones sometimes. i'd just wait for sales of my fave brands desu. it's worth it.

[Anonymous No.9919392]

>>9919364
Skirts

[Anonymous No.9919412]

>>9916261
If you're a pear, high waist is fine, just make sure they're tight in the butt and thighs, and taper, not straight leg. Otherwise you're gonna end up with mom jeans, and on a pear you'll look like an actual mom in them.

[Anonymous No.9919414]

>>9916255
Offshoot, is in insensitive or disrespectful for ytes to wear cheongsam styled dresses? I really like the high necks, I bought something on clearance a little while ago on a whim but I'm nervous about actually wearing it out since it's potential for MUH APPROPRIATION

[Anonymous No.9919416]

>>9919364
Left for sure. Avoid overly round/cupcake cuts, they'll drown out the silhouette. Also corset skirts, anythinf that gives you a defined waist is good unless youre really busty, pretty sure theres taobao brands that can make them custom sized if you dont fit in burando.

[Anonymous No.9919424]

Where can I buy a simple or cute padded bra that fits me right? My under measurement is 27" and my full is 31-32," so I'm looking for a 28D-E.
No bra stores near me stock anything smaller than a 32" band size, and online it seems next to impossible to find a 28D

[Anonymous No.9919434]

>>9919424
Sister sizes work well, just don’t go too far with it. So go for a 30 C-D or a 32 B-C. Go with the upper cup if you want padding, but just go to a store and try those 32 Cs.

[Anonymous No.9919452]

>>9919434
32" is way too big on me, and my last bra was a 30" that was also too big. As soon as it stretched out even a little I couldn't wear it comfortably.

[Anonymous No.9919461]

>>9919424
Look at bra specialty stores and stores like Dillards and Nordstrom. I wear 32DDD or 30G (though the latter is much harder to find even if it fits better) and that's how I get my bras. I especially utilize their sales - if you live anywhere near a Dillards hit them up on New Year's Day, the sales are crazy.

I don't own any seriously padded bras, but one that goes down to 30C that's a decent bit padded is Le Mystere's Infinite Possibilities Deep Plunge T-Shirt Bra - I own it in two colors and it's extremely comfy, gives me a bit of extra push up, and has convertable straps. I don't think you'd need a 28 necessarily as it's band runs tighter than most bras.

[Anonymous No.9919472]

I know it's considered rude to wear a dress from different brand to an official brand event, but does this apply to other parts of the coord (like blouses, head wear, and accessories) as well?

[Anonymous No.9919475]

>>9919472
No, as long as they are not replicas of the brand that is hosting the event.

[Anonymous No.9919518]

>>9919414
Only if you go to an American high school

[Anonymous No.9919655]

Hey guys. /m/an here who never leavea his homeboard. I'm thinking of getting my GF a mannequin for her bday in a few weeks since every time I help her with a cosplay, everything just ends up all over the floor and she has no way to test anything without trying it on. Problem is I have no idea what Im looking for or what makes a good or bad one.
How would I do with something like this?

[Anonymous No.9919753]

>>9919655
get her a good adjustable (important!) dress form instead, most people would recommend singer but have a read of reviews yourself

[Anonymous No.9919758]

>>9919753
this, get her an adjustable dressform that matches her measurements

[Anonymous No.9919795]

>>9919364

Cut is only one part of it, you need a dress that fits. And “fit” doesn’t mean squishing into it, it means your body bits are sitting in the right areas, the dress isn’t hiked up or bursting, and the skirt is poofy enough. There’s no point getting an A-line dress if it still boobloafs you.

Look for dresses that have adjustable straps so that you can move where the bust and waists sit, you need the extra length as your body is wider from front to back than the dress was intended for.

Having a waist to emphasise is going to make you look a lot less like marshmallow man. Look into corsets or body-shapers if you need them (if you want to wear elasticated skirts, they’re invaluable even for skinny girls because elasticated waistbands always result in muffin top), invest in a bra that lifts your boobs up, it will emphasise your waist even more (and prevents your boobs from sitting like two lumpy potatoes).

After you have your bodyshape sorted out, THEN look for an A-line dress, just-waist or low-waisted dress that emphasises your waist.

Empire-waist dresses can work for pear shapes, unfortunately what fatties absolutely need in an empire-waist dress is a flared skirt, and that’s rare. The few dresses known to actually have flared skirts on an empire waist are Misty Sky and Dream Sky, both are only 83cm. So practically speaking, it’s wisest to stay away from empire-waist dresses altogether unless you’re getting it custom-made.

Cardigans are helpful as well, they divide your body into three skinnier vertical blocks rather than one very wide one, but unfortunately it can be a bit of work to find the right cardigan in the right colour and length. I’d also suggest avoiding short sleeves that show off your bicep fat, just slightly longer sleeves work much better.

For examples of fatty girls in lolita, try older pics of bowsbeforeboyss (she lost weight recently). Drama aside, she dressed well.

[Anonymous No.9919852]

>>9918744
if you live in America a great place to buy from is TNTcosplay. They have multiple sizes of foam so you can get a variety of thickness for your projects. They also ship very quickly, I've never felt a need to shop elsewhere.

[Anonymous No.9919902]

>>9919753
>>9919758
Oh shit thanks. I'm glad I asked first. Now to divine her measurements without her knowing...

[Anonymous No.9919909]

>>9919902
Same guy. Thats not a thing you can estimate by looking at someone can you? Im a bumpkin who can tell you how Mens pant size works and nothing else. Im so in the dark on this its not funny but I just want to do right by it the first time while keeping it a surprise.

[Anonymous No.9919917]

>>9919902
Measure some of her clothes or ask her parents?

[Anonymous No.9919922]

>>9919917
Parents are 5000 miles south. Roommate can't keep a secret. Guess I need to get educated in a hurry.
I DO remember when she was working on last weeks Ren Faire cosplay, she constantly had to let it in and was blown away that her waist was actually so small. I want to say she said..."20-something?" Mid 20s? Coupled with being 5'4 and having low-end Bcups I SHOULD be good with the small/med singer....right?
Again thanks so much for helping me

[Anonymous No.9919933]

I need to add a zipper along the sleeve seam of an existing coat pattern. I can do this without modifying the pattern, right?

[Anonymous No.9919986]

>>9919424
Figleaves anon. We're the exact same size and that's where I get mine. They have an awesome return policy so I don't feel bad about buying online before trying them on. But their sizing is usually pretty accurate.

[Anonymous No.9920028]

Wasn't sure whether to post this in Lolita General or here, but well here I go:

Any experiences with lolitawardrobe.com?

I started following them on twitter and they post relatively nice content (if at times also kinda ugly stuff). Any opinions or experiences?

[Anonymous No.9920046]

>>9919922
Speaking from experience it’s better to go too small than too large when it comes to dressforms. A small one can be padded, especially in the bust with a stuffed bra, but one that’s too large is practically useless for anything form-fitting.

[Anonymous No.9920047]

>>9920046
Thanks. Ill put the order in now.
Funny story. I didnt even know this was a Lolita thread. She doesn't even do Lolita that I know of. You guys have been amazing though and Im so grateful for the help.

[Anonymous No.9920057]

>>9920047
Nayrt, but the one you showed looks too big.

[Anonymous No.9920066]

>>9920057
Pardon? Thats the smallest one I could find though ;_;

[Anonymous No.9920074]

>>9919276
It's a print from 织锦园. No English shop name, but translates to Brocade Garden. Many brands resell their stuff, sometimes even cheaper then they sell for themselves. There is a skirt and JSK from this brand

Here's store link: https://zjy-lolita.taobao.com/

[Anonymous No.9920076]

>>9919276
>>9920074
I meant to say: There is a skirt and JSK from this print.

Anyways, it's a really nice brand for if you need some fucking cheap basics, but ofcourse it's not top notch quality. It's ok. better than Souffle Song.

[Anonymous No.9920078]

>>9920028
Don't. It's a marked up taobao reseller that also sells shitty cosplays. Get a SS and shop from taobao instead

[Anonymous No.9920083]

>>9919391
>temple cute can have affordable ones s
I never payed more than 25 euro for brand ones. And I purposefully only wear brand ones, because I feel off-brand ones are often either way thinner (brand cutsews are 3 times as thick and with that less likely to get holes than H&M shirts in my experience), or they are having just a different aesthetic to them that looks just off in lolita (often it's both of those). Look around better, and try to have some money aside for when a nice one is being sold.

[Anonymous No.9920084]

>>9920083
>>9919391
Sorry commented on wrong post. Was intended for >>9919311

[Anonymous No.9920087]

>>9920028
>>9920078
It's a marked-up taobao reseller (as are all resellers, that's how they make money), but no different from others like GlitzyWonderland, Clobba and My-Lolita-Dress. They simply buy the dress after you bought it from them. A SS would indeed be much cheaper, but I don't think it's a scam.

[Anonymous No.9920088]

>>9920087
Nobody said it's a scam retard. They said what you just said, it's a marked up taobao reseller and use a SS instead

[Anonymous No.9920090]

>>9919414
Not really. Any Chinese I spoke to thinks it's either cool, or is indifferent about it. Cheonsam/qipoa is based on Western clothing anyways. Heck, I wear Hanfu and Haori casually.

But generally, it are Westeners, especially Americans who are caring. People from East-Asia generally think it's cool to wear their cultural clothes, and love it when people take interest (foreign or not). It's a positive thing there, as long as you're not mockingly trying to act like you're an Chinese and put chopsticks in your hair while making a fake accent, so to say. Just wear it as clothes is fine.

But then, cultural appropriation and racism aren't their most cared about topics anyways.

[Anonymous No.9920091]

>>9920057
Not them but how so? Based on what he does know about their lady, wouldnt that one they posted fall right into her assumed size? Im also pretty new at dressform so please educate me : 3

[Anonymous No.9920123]

>>9920066
Yeah I know, I have a similar problem. But you said she's 5'4" and a waist of twenty something. It just sounds too big, you're better off finding something you know that fits her and tell us the sizing on that (like jeans size or bra size).

[Anonymous No.9920133]

>>9920123
Whelp. Ive already ordered it without considering that (I misread the feedback as positive) so hopefully it'll work out.

[Anonymous No.9920140]

>>9920133
You can easily cancel an Amazon order. Not to mention adjustable dressforms are actually a pain to work with.

[Anonymous No.9920220]

i recently acquired a half-bonnet from Baby, and I think it's a bit older as there's some yellowing on the lace.

so I wanted to soak it in oxyclean to help whiten the lace, but I didn't know if soaking the bonnet in water would cause the wiring inside the brim to rust.

does anyone have any experience with this?

i'd much rather try a different method if there's a risk of rust soaking through and staining the fabric.

[Anonymous No.9920222]

>>9920220
dropped image

[Anonymous No.9920226]

>>9920222
Depending on how the wiring is attached, you might be able to unpick a seam and take out the wire for laundering, and then put it back in after the bonnet is dried.

[Anonymous No.9920252]

>>9919986
Thank you! I'm putting in an order today.

[Anonymous No.9920254]

How do you guys keep satin ribbons properly tied without them coming undone? I've tried everything including double knotting just to get them to stay put and I alwAys find myself retying them every half an hour

[Anonymous No.9920260]

>>9920254
a small stitch at the back of the knot.

[Anonymous No.9920275]

>>9919424
Bra stop is another good one.

[Anonymous No.9920278]

>>9920028
I've never really used them, because I've been on the actual taobao sites and saw how much the prices are marked up.

I would recommend using superbuy or taobao trends. They're both relatively easy to use, superbuy more so.

[Anonymous No.9920384]

>>9920226
thank you, anon. i'll have to look at that.

Also, I want to whiten the collar and lace on my Alice's Chess Cafe OP using oxyclean, but I'm afraid of the red dye running.

has anyone else had trouble with the dye bleeding when they washed/soaked this op, and if so, are there any alternatives I can look into for whitening the lace and collar?

[Anonymous No.9920392]

>>9920384
Instead of soaking you could make a paste of baking soda + water, leave it on for 3-4 hours, then rinse in cold water.

[Anonymous No.9920408]

>>9920384
>>9920392
They sell oxyclean sticks, they work wonders on lace and trim. I even used one to get old red dye run off of a collar. You can let it sit for up to like 3 days for max power. Then you can use a wet cloth to wash it out of the lace if you don't want to risk the red running.

[Anonymous No.9920439]

>>9920384
lmao, did you buy the wunderwelt one on LM

[Anonymous No.9920446]

>>9920392
>>9920408
thank you so much, anons! those both sound like great solutions, and i am definitely going to pick up an oxyclean stick the next time i go out.

>>9920439
nope, i actually bought one that came with the matching headbow on mercari

[Anonymous No.9920549]

>>9919795
Seriously thank you for this. NAYRT, but damn the genuine suggestions are appreciated. I've hit the point in my 'road to health' where I hate wearing boring clothes all the time and I want to start dressing in a way that makes me happy.
That being said, I also don't want to spend a fortune on clothes that -hopefully- will be too large on me in a year. Are there any decent shops you suggest that offer custom sizing at affordable prices?(Up to $150 or so maybe?) I've been so afraid of ending up in the ita threads just because of my weight (and the time I accidentally bought a replica a few years back. Pic related) that I've shied away from looking. I really enjoy gothic and classic themes a lot more now that I'm a bit older.
I'm about 30lbs lighter than I was in this pic, I think? It was just a shot I snapped after it came in so I could see how it fit with the blouse, but every full outfit pic I have has other people in it and the cropping would just ruin the point.

[Anonymous No.9920576]

>>9920549

Honestly, custom sizing is expensive, sad and kind of stupid when you know you’re paying money for something you’ll end up throwing out (you can try to sell it on but sometimes there’s just no buyers for that size, they don’t like the dress, etc, so it’s not certain you can sell it).

Check first if you fit some of the bigger brands — Metamorphose and Triple Fortune release fully shirred dresses that go pretty big. If you are a handful of inches under the max, then just aim for the dresses with shirred/adjustable shoulder straps. Lengthen the shoulder straps while fat, shorten when skinny, and you can keep the dress even after you lose weight. Take it to a tailor’s if you don’t like the way full shirring looks.

Then spend money on things like shapewear, fitted blouses, grooming and hair — these things don’t even have resale value, but you will “wear” them with every single outfit, so it’s far more worthwhile to make sure you look your best before you even touch a main piece, rather than to pay money for a main piece only to look like an ugly potato covered in fancy fabric.

If you’re so big you can’t really fit into any fully-shirred jsks, then honestly I’d say avoid lolita for a while. Even cheaper brands like Soufflesong or F+F still charge a hefty price for custom super-plus-sized dress. They’re worth it if you’re staying fat, but if you’re sure you’ll lose weight then it’s just paying a lot of money for a temporary outfit.

If you really need the kawaii, I’d suggest collecting accessories, things like ribbon or flower combs are easy to work into outfits, you don’t have to throw them out after you lose weight, and you will have a headstart with accessories when you finally lose enough weight to wear lolita.

[Anonymous No.9920614]

>>9919933
Yeah just put the zipper in like you would normally if it were on the back of a dress or whatever, using the seam allowance.

[Anonymous No.9920616]

The buckles/snaps on a pair of BTSSB shoes I bought got rusted before I even wore them (because I used to live in a really humid climate and I guess Baby doesn't coat their stuff). I used vinegar to clean it and some rust came off but there's still rust left. Anyone have tips on how to get it off without damaging the shoe? (It's white)

[Anonymous No.9920633]

>>9920549
Highly disagree with >>9920576. Don't go stretch out sheering. It all goes back to the "just because you can get it on doesn't mean it fits" thing. Not to mention you probably stretch out sheering, which kinda ruins the dress and unless you have a tailor professionally repair it, in which case value still drops. Beter change selling second hand custom sized clothes. Leaves happier buyers too. And maybe people with higher weight that wear a fitting dress for once.

I got some great custom sizing from Amastacia. Henrietta also offers it on pre-orders sometimes. Otherwise Surface Spell, but they are super slow so I don't recommend them until you are on the weight you want (might be too big once you get it, waiting for over a year now). Most custom sizing cost not that much extra (generally only 10-20 euro max), and the average TaoBao dress is around 80 euro, so if you use shopping service instead of resellers you should be fine with 150USD for each dress.

[Anonymous No.9920635]

>>9920633
it's "shirring" anon. and it's not pronounced "sheering" either. Sorry, just a huge pet peeve of mine, I watch so many lolita videos and cringe when the girls say "sheering/shearing" that's what you do to sheep, not the design element on dresses and clothing.

[Anonymous No.9920637]

>>9920633
>>9920635
having said that, I do agree with this, >>9920549
Please don't stretch out your dresses. Just because it can stretch to 110cm does not mean it fits a girl with 110cm... Also, it might differ with meta's new stuff, but even fully shirred meta honestly doesn't fit huge girls. I'm tall and have a 92 cm bust/70cm waist and I honestly wouldn't suggest it to girls much bigger than me bustwise. It just doesn't look great after a certain measurement, despite going a lot farther.

[Anonymous No.9920651]

So for how many of you is EGL a sexual thing?

[Anonymous No.9920655]

>>9920633
>>9920637

......If you read >>9920576 it actually says you should be a handul of inches **under** max, not at max... maybe I should have underlined that part....

I fit into them at 98cm bust, my fat friend who wants to stay fat has 100cm bust and still hunts them down because they fit her. Something is off if you're having trouble fitting into full shirring at 92cm bust, I think?

Most of the advice is written for someone who is already losing weight, that's why it leans towards not getting custom clothes. They're great but I've been there and had clothes arrive that no longer fit because in the months it took to get to me I've already gotten too small. Money wasted, seriously.

Like I said, custom is good if you want to stay fat, but if you're already losing weight, just keep at it and wait.

[Anonymous No.9920670]

>>9920549
I think you should stick to skirts if your boobs are still really big. It looks unflattering in 99.9% of lolita JSKs and skirts.

[Anonymous No.9920672]

>>9920670
Adding to this: Go for nice cutsews rather than button up blouses, the latter is prone to gaping on larger busts and it's never a good look.

[Anonymous No.9920706]

do any gulls bought lingerie from Japan? is the quality good? do you like the designs? what is your favorite Japanese lingerie brand?

[Anonymous No.9920775]

I want to put money down on a dress reservation on Taobao but I've never used a shopping service so I have no idea how or what to do. I was looking at maybe using taobaospree but I'm still not sure. Any advice would be great.

[Anonymous No.9920783]

>>9920672
There are plus-size lolita brands that do blouses, and there are also nice lolita blouses that don't have buttons. Look at Physical Drop, Maxicimam and Atelier Pierrot.

[Anonymous No.9920825]

Is there a way to tell if something is a replica? Or an easy way to find out? Or is it cgl is just THAT good and knowing about lolita brands to almost automatically know and I should just post here to double check of it's a replica or not?

[Anonymous No.9920832]

>>9920825
Cut, closeups of lace, print scaling and color, size are the main things you look out for. Replicas tend to have more faded/off color and off center prints, may exist in colors that the original dress didn't come in, cut and stitchwork is often off compared fo the original - usually bodice looks misshapen and tubey compared to the original, may exist in sizing the original didn't come in hence why fat lolitas usually buy them, lace is often different than the original though some replica makers do replicate brand lace, and usually if theres lace trim on the skirt replicas have it wider than the original.

[Anonymous No.9920837]

>>9920825
When it comes to printed pieces, the easiest way to know is by the lace, if the dress has any: All replica prints have dodgy lace in one way or another, at least from what I've seen. The older replicas have non-matching lace, basically whatever tulle lace they had lying around (or raschel lace, if we're talking really old); newer ones use lace that imitates actual brand lace but it's always not gathered enough, if at all - This makes it obvious that they used less of it, which points to the corner-cutting nature of cheap ass replicas.
There are other ways to tell replicas apart like buttons, tailoring, fit, print or fabric quality... it depends on the piece, really. The more trained your eye becomes, the easier it is to tell replicas apart from genuine pieces.

[Anonymous No.9920843]

Is there any place I can buy lace topped utks for cheaper than brand? I saw bodyline has them but not in white or black and I cant find any in normie shops

[Anonymous No.9920844]

>>9920825
Most lolitas do immediately recognise if it's a replica. Everyone has one or more favourite brands that they always recognise.

[Anonymous No.9920847]

>>9920843
Secondhand, if you can find them. Knee socks aren't as popular as OTKs so sometimes they turn up brand new and unworn secondhand. I'll fight you for them though. ;^)

[Anonymous No.9920907]

>>9920670
Only partly related, but a dress with good pastern and good sizing do look good on bigger breast. The problem is many brands don't have the shape to accommodate bigger breast (most likely related to the fact Japanese are often flat, Chinese slightly less but still not comparable to white and dark skinned people), so you need to learn what brands do.

Like, just because it closes near the waist and breast doesn't mean it's cutted to accommodate breast. It needs some curve in front. Pattern is just as important as fit.

[Anonymous No.9920909]

Does anyone own a pair of real tokyo bopper shoes that can tell me how comfortable they are and how well they fit? Did you order to your true size?

[Anonymous No.9920917]

Good brands for cupcake petticoats that don't cost a fortune?

[Anonymous No.9920920]

>>9920917
Wunderwelt.

[Anonymous No.9920922]

>>9920917
BunnyHouse and MeLikesTea

[Anonymous No.9920925]

Good brands for cupcake petticoats that don't cost a fortune?

>>9920920
When they say 30-50cm, that's a flat waist measurement, right?

[Anonymous No.9920926]

>>9920925
Yes. The elastic is pretty forgiving too.

[Anonymous No.9920951]

There's a dress I wanna do a payment plan on that's listed on LM, but the seller says all payment plans must be made in "Friends and family" in their ToS but that sounds suspicious.

Am I being paranoid, or is this normal? Am I still protected?

[Anonymous No.9920953]

>>9920825
Usually when you have been in the fashion long enough you recognize brand details and brand photos over weird fakes. You can spot stolen stock photos and sometimes know which dresses can or cant fit plus size so if you see a larger you know it's fake.

If you are new though, you should always double check to be sure. You'll get the hang of it eventually.

[Anonymous No.9920974]

>>9920951
I would not do a payment plan f&f. You have every right to be suspicious lol

[Anonymous No.9920985]

>>9920925
Aurora+Ariel on taobao

[Anonymous No.9920988]

I don't know if the question fits here but i orderd something from ebay (skincare products) and it already shipped but i recently found out that i forgot to write my surname but the rest like my address and name is there. Does anyone know if it will be deliverd to my address regardless or if they could refuse to give me the package and send it back?

[Anonymous No.9921002]

>>9920576
>>9920633
>>9920637
Thank you guys for all of the input, and you all have awesome points. I'll look into the brands you've suggested, but like you've mentioned, I'm not about to go around destroying the shirring on a dress. I've seen how it looks. Don't need to feel it, too, lol.
I'll definitely look into shapewear, and I figure maybe I can start with some decent wigs and possibly looking into Mori since the sizes of clothes can be forgiving as you lose weight (it seems?). I like the idea of building up a bit of an accessory cabinet to keep eyes on the prize without feeling like I'm not moving. Like little motivators.
Thank you so much for the tips! It helps a lot lot, honestly, because I've always wanted to get more into the fashions I love and into cosplay, but I've always been too self conscious. I feel like I actually have a chance now and that is a huge motivator to keep going, superficial as it seems.

[Anonymous No.9921128]

>>9920953
Yeah I'm new. I've been looking around at diamond honey and a few other taobao brands because I dont want to buy something and mess it up with my lack of knowledge but I dont want to buy replicas cuz it gives the same eww feels as buying stolen art sweatshirts. O cant find anything similar yet so is it safe to say this isnt a replica?

[Anonymous No.9921135]

>>9921002
You can do it anon! I used to be 330 pounds and am now 140 at 5'9". I'm still wanting to lose some, but being able to wear lolita is definitely an amazing motivator. Don't give up!

[Anonymous No.9921136]

>>9920988
What country do you live in? I'm guessing the US. I ordered something from Japan once, my first and last name was flipped. It went through customs and was delivered by USPS just fine.

[Anonymous No.9921137]

>>9921128
Not a replica. Afaik Diamond honey doesn't make replicas.

When in doubt it's better to ask here, than risk it.

[Anonymous No.9921138]

>>9921128
That print is horrible and not a replica print.

[Anonymous No.9921140]

>>9920988
I get stuff delivered to a random name all the time because I don't like using my real name. Never had a problem and I've been doing it for over a decade and to different addresses that I've lived.

[Anonymous No.9921147]

>>9921128
Not a replica, you can also look up various elements of the print on lolibrary and look through the results to see if it's a replica.

also please get another dress this is tacky

[Anonymous No.9921182]

>>9921136
>>9921140
I'm from germany and orderd from korea(roseroseshop). But thank you for keeping my hopes up

[Anonymous No.9921197]

>>9920951
You're not covered if you do this, so I'd avoid doing it.

[Anonymous No.9921313]

This might be a weird question but do any of you know where i could get myself a moth print shirt? I just realised I need one but don't know where to start.

[Anonymous No.9921325]

>>9921128
This is a lot to start with for a newbie, are you already used to wearing attention-grabbing fashion?

[Anonymous No.9921712]

Is there a discord server for Larme, menhera or other jfashions? I'm blessed with free time this year so I dabble in a lot

[Anonymous No.9921741]

>>9920706
what is a gull?

[Anonymous No.9921753]

>>9921741
A nickname for the anons on this board. It's a pun on c-g-l ("seagull")

[Anonymous No.9921755]

>>9921753
ah thank you

[Anonymous No.9921787]

I want this. Should I buy it? First dress so just apprehensive to buy lol. It's Victorian Maiden which seems like a legit brand.

[Anonymous No.9921798]

>>9921787
Are you asking seriously? Well I guess this is why it's in the stupid question thread.
Yes VM is a legit brand, if you fit the measurements and love classic lolita then yes, by all means buy this. VM is expected to close sometime this year so if you like it, you should grab their pieces while you can.

[Anonymous No.9921814]

>>9921787

If this is real

>people seriously asking if VM is a 'legit brand'

This is why VM is dying, fuck y'all.

[Anonymous No.9921822]

>>9921814
Yeah because a newfag asking if they are a good brand is why they are dying.

[Anonymous No.9921835]

>>9921822
Nayrt but many non-lolita weebs know about AP and Baby. It’s kind of depressing, that’s all.

[Anonymous No.9921842]

>>9921835
Yeah I mean when I was doing research on the JSK I came across people saying they are closing which is a bummer, they seem to have some good designs. Again I'm fairly new and don't know what I'm talking about hence why I posted in the dumb question thread.

[Anonymous No.9921861]

After a decade of only buying frills, where do you people buy your kawaii t-shirts and stuff? I desperately need stuff but can't come up with a reliable looking place. I just want cute t-shirts with cute prints.

[Anonymous No.9921922]

>>9921861
Well AP has released some and you can find them secondhand, but otherwise I can think of Ocean in Space off the top of my head.

[Anonymous No.9921973]

>>9921842
It’s okay anon, we’re just bummed that they’re closing down and of course that’s not your fault.

[Anonymous No.9921991]

>>9921861
Maxicimam! Actually they have a bunch of them on sale right now (less than 20 dollar). And Uniqlo currently has a Rose of Versailles.

[Anonymous No.9921992]

>>9921861
Maxicimam! Actually they have a bunch of them on sale right now (for less than 20 dollar). And Uniqlo currently has a Rose of Versailles collab.

[Anonymous No.9921994]

>>9920655
I agree with other Anon, I have a 94 cm bust and full back shirred meta doesn't look good even if it fits. The chest part is too small so the shirring comes forward too far. Plus there's not enough room vertically on the bust, it sits up higher than my actual bust. I like AP a lot and baby occasionally for my size

[Anonymous No.9922060]

Hi, I don't really browse /cgl/ often but I wanna know how do I make the Belt Holsters from PUBG and where can I get them?

[Anonymous No.9922061]

>>9922060
You'll probably have more luck here >>9919330

[Anonymous No.9922064]

>>9922061
Thanks

[Anonymous No.9922189]

I'm searching for this red ball ponytail holder things and can't find it online.

Findiing something as simple as a red ball seems impossible.

any girl knows what are those thing called?

[Anonymous No.9922243]

>>9922189
its just a hair tie with a ball, there are tons of them on etsy if you look up just that. if they're not big enough for your liking it should be pretty easy to diy

[Anonymous No.9922287]

>>9922189
I've used styrofoam balls before for similar hair things, I just drill a hole in it and add some paint.

[Anonymous No.9922378]

I'm about 6'1" tall girl and I'm really into cute petite japanese characters. Shoud I cosplay only mature characters even if I don't like them that much or should I cosplay what I love the most even though people will laugh at me and I would cry myself to sleep every night, because I can't do these characters a justice?

[Anonymous No.9922407]

>>9922378
cosplay what you want
you can be tall AND cute

[Anonymous No.9922440]

>>9920706
Yes, but with the styles I tend to go for I find the quality isn't much better than stuff I bought in stores in Taiwan for half the price and designs are about the same. I usually buy from aimerfeel or tutuanna.

[Anonymous No.9922458]

I can't find a button to submit the information on the form for changing my information on the Tenso website. I can input in the boxes but can't get any further. Is there something I'm doing wrong?

[Anonymous No.9922459]

>>9922458
The page I'm on is www.tenso.com/en/identity/member/edit

[Anonymous No.9922464]

>>9920706
Someone posted a list with kawaii lingerie brands in the previous thread

[Anonymous No.9922508]

Where is the best place to buy from classical puppets in the US?

[Anonymous No.9922519]

I'm trying to buy stuff from mercari for the first time, but whenever I enter a URL into FJ's ordering thing it says "this store/seller does not sell to shopping services". Is this some sort of general thing that FJ doesn't accept orders on that site or have I just been unlucky with the items I want? If they don't, which SS does? Am I going to have to get in touch with one of those one person operations where you have to actually interact with people to place orders?

[Anonymous No.9922547]

>>9922519
A lot of ss won't buy from mercari. Off the top of my head I know tenshi will.

[Anonymous No.9922578]

>>9922519
Treasure Japan will buy from Mercari and Fril.

[Anonymous No.9922720]

>>9922378
Cosplay what you want! Tall girls can be cute too!

[Anonymous No.9922748]

will getting a dress dry cleaned help with yellowed lace as well?
its a black dress velveteen dress with white lace so I'm scared to try to do anything about it myself

[Anonymous No.9922881]

>>9922519
Japonica will but their fees are pricey

[Anonymous No.9922884]

>>9922578
I've literally never heard of that SS before. Review?

[Anonymous No.9922889]

>>9921861
WEGO has some cute T-shirts!

[Anonymous No.9923167]

>>9921325
I am for used to it and can handle myself pretty okay against people who stare or comment

I just thought this dress looked really fun to make a coord out of and it was within the price range I was shooting for.
I realize I probably need to do more research though because I didnt think it was tacky like others were saying haha

[Anonymous No.9923874]

>>9922884
seconding this
bampu~

[Anonymous No.9923944]

>>9921861
Try looking at Korean brands like icecream12,chuu,mixxmixx...etc. also,if you have some western artists you like,they may have an apparel section in their merch store. And if you're into anime superunofficial and kawaii90sClub have some cute ones.

[Anonymous No.9924078]

I need some advice. So I’m currently trying to sell a dress on LM and the highest bidder decided to tell me after they bid that they need a payment plan. I told them that I’m not accepting payment plans atm. If they win and back out I’m afraid they’ll leave retaliatory bad feedback because I didn’t want to do a payment plan. What should I do?

[Anonymous No.9924082]

>>9924078
If that happens you can dispute feedback, and you can take it up to the mods too. It's on the buyer, really, they shouldn't be buying shit they can't afford.

[Anonymous No.9924146]

>>9921835
But that's probably also why many weebs make horrible ita outfits in AP and BTSSB and not in VM. Beside rarely fitting ofc

[Anonymous No.9924169]

>>9924078
Paymentplans should be talked about before bidding/buying, not afterwards. Unless you stated somewhere you accept paymentplans and never stated they need to contact you beforehand, you're not in fault and can dispute feedback in all rights. Buyer might even get a strike for buying and then bailing, which is against LM rules.

[Anonymous No.9924189]

>>9924082
>>9924169
This makes me feel better, thanks anons.

Second anon, my sales terms states they need to pay within 24 hours unless we arrange something beforehand. I would think that means to not bid before getting in contact with me first to ask if I accept payment plans.

[Anonymous No.9924450]

Asked this in the general but no one answered, so maybe it's better for here.

How accurate are the bust sizes on VM OPs? I only have ever worn and own a skirt and a JSK from VM. I do fit the JSK which is listed at 89/67 and I'm 86/66, so it looks like it isn't a no-go if it's close, but I'm not sure how consistent that it across their pieces. I'm interested in the new Rococo Bouquet OP that is listed at 87 but I'm concerned at 86 that it might not fit.

And if people aren't too sure...if I email VM with my best Google Translate do you think they'll answer?

[Anonymous No.9924455]

Hey guys, i want hair bun covers kinda like chun-lis, but I can only find the ones with netting. I know milklim has done some like this, but i haven't seen a pair that isn't 50+. Any idea what I could search to not get the netting ones? at least a taobao term? thanks, gulls

[Anonymous No.9924535]

>>9924450
You can try asking Wunderwelt, they sometimes carry new VM in their WW Fleur section so they might be able to help you.
I haven't owned a lot of VM myself but the one OP I did own had accurate measurements, minus the shoulders which were significantly smaller than advertised. That was a disappointing discovery, ngl.

[Anonymous No.9924752]

>>9924455
I don't know any terms specific, but if they are traditionally used maybe try hanfu stores instead of general search or lolita/cosplay stores? I'm not sure, I've seen them used but I don't know if it's like a modern thing or an actual traditional one. Most hanfu brands are pre-order stores tho, but there are a few in-stock stores as well like 重回汉唐汉服店, 衣锦江南汉服馆, and 京渝堂 行走的文化符.

Dunno if they have any (like I said, not even sure if they are truely traditional and if they aren't you won't find them there anyways), but you could check, and if they have any but you want to find more, copy-paste the name maybe?

[Anonymous No.9925137]

have any of you bought anything off fril.jp before, theres some 2nd hand brand i want to buy and i'm wondering if the shipping service i usually use will allow it.

[Anonymous No.9925144]

>>9925137
I know this is the stupid questions thread but this is like, incredibly stupid and could be solved by lurking for a few days

[Anonymous No.9925168]

I have a legitimate eye injury and I hate the way medical eyepatches look. Where would I be able to buy costume eyepatches that actually look decent?

[Anonymous No.9925175]

>>9922748
I steamed my lace on one of my older AP prints and it really helped. You can also use a stain stick (like oxyclean or tide) on it and hand wash it with a damp wash cloth. Let it set for a few days, it should look almost new

[Anonymous No.9925176]

>>9922378
Can I be your short lolita gf

[Anonymous No.9925181]

>>9920616
You can get metal cleaner, use a qtip with it and when you're done coat it in a super thin layer of clear polish. Otherwise you can buy new snaps online

[Anonymous No.9926020]

any idea what these braids are called, where they come from, or a guide on how to make them? thank you

[Anonymous No.9926050]

I haven't used fromjapan since 2015, do they still offer the option of marking down the value of the package? Could only find info about marking stuff as a gift in their FAQ

[Anonymous No.9926053]

>>9925137
there are tons of shopping services that do it but they cost more

[Anonymous No.9926055]

>>9925168
lolita brans release them somtimes but you could wait years for that

[Anonymous No.9926064]

>>9925137
chibi tenshi

[Anonymous No.9926065]

>>9925137
Chibi tenshi or japonica. Japonica is a bit cheaper in my experience as chibi tenshi doesn't take into account currency conversion and thinks 100¥ is worth $1

[Anonymous No.9926074]

>>9926050
Yep, they do. They've also removed their consolidation fee.

When you pay your Charge 2 payment, after choosing the delivery method, there's an area where they will show you all your items to be shipped and their prices. You'll have to manually adjust the prices for each item yourself. It's quite hidden, though.

[Anonymous No.9926081]

>>9926074
Thanks a bunch anon, couldn't see it on the mobile site but now I do!

[Anonymous No.9926189]

I bought a btssb jsk second hand and there is a second tag under the brand tag with 2 hearts. Is this a sizing tag?

[Anonymous No.9926192]

What's the best approach for sewing down the cording in the front for this style of military jacket?

[Anonymous No.9926232]

>>9926189
What print is it? The only print I recall being made in multiple sizes is My Friend Usakumya.

[Anonymous No.9926260]

>>9926232
Not a print, I might have the year wrong but its this jsk https://lolibrary.org/items/btssb-waist-ribbon-scallop-jsk-2010

[Anonymous No.9926292]

>>9926232
Okay so I'm doing some digging on lolibrary and finding other dresses Baby made in multiple sizes:
Cul de Paris JSK (2008)
Ribbon Scallop JSK (2008)
Original Tartan Check Ribbon Shirring Princess JSK (2008)
Usakumya's Stylish Sweet Time JSK (2008)
Cherry Ribbon Print Sundress (2008)
Roselia Ribbon JSK (2009)
Ekaterina JSK (2009)
BABY Gloomy Tartan Check Pleated Skirt (2009)
Ribbon Scallop JSK (2009)
Shirring Princess JSK (2009)
Merry Sweet Castle Print Heart JSK (2009)
Kei-chan JSK (2010)
Heart Marble Chocolate and Sugar Coated Cookies Tiered JSK (2010)
Pocket Embroidery JSK (2010) (released twice that year)
Waist Ribbon Scallop JSK (2010)
Millefeuille JSK (2010)
Mary's Sweet Sheep Ribbon JSK (2010)
Milk-chan and Snow Strawberry Ribbon JSK (2010)

I believe 2008-2010 was when Baby started opening their overseas stores and they were catering to foreigners who wanted bigger sizing, and they stopped doing multiple sizes when the gaijin wouldn't put their money where their mouths were.

[Anonymous No.9926464]

What brand should I be looking for, or where can I look for good and cute berets? I've found a lot of plain ones but never good loli-able ones like I've seen in a lot of coords.

[Anonymous No.9926486]

Are patterned blouses inappropriate for lolita coords? Like with a floral print.

[Anonymous No.9926503]

>>9926486
If the design of the blouse fits the lolita aesthetic (like it isn't a office lady blouse or something cheap and boring from Forever 21 but a detailed, good quality blouse) I don't see why not. I'd likely pair it with solids and not prints as that would be incredibly busy but it's doable.

[Anonymous No.9926512]

>>9926486

Metamorphose throws up some print blouses once in a while, if yours looks similar in aesthetic to these then you’re probably fine with them (pic is a blouse + skirt coord). You might want to make use of the coord help thread to get suggestions on what to wear with them.

Print blouses are mainly unpopular because they can be difficult to coord with, girls usually use print jsks as the focal point of their coord, and a print blouse competes with that for attention. Much easier to own a few plain solid blouses that can be worn between different jsks, rather than having to coord around the blouse as a focal point each time.

[Anonymous No.9926518]

>>9926464
You could buy berets second hand from the typical stores like wunderwelt or closet child, but if you find a slightly boring beret but it's a nice shape you can always diy some decorations

[Anonymous No.9926639]

I'm thinking of reserving this MmM OP but I'm not sure if I should get the size 9 or 11.
Dug up some info on Japanese sizing and it looks like I'm in between those sizes with my 65cm waist and 85 cm bust.
I should get the 11, shouldn't I?

These are the measurements Wunderwelt listed:
Size 9
Length: 89cm
Shoulder width: 33cm
Bust: 90cm
Underbust: 85cm
Sleeve length: 62cm

Size 11
Length: 91.5cm
Shoulder width: 34cm
Bust: 93cm
Underbust: 88cm
Sleeve length: 62.5cm

[Anonymous No.9926640]

>>9926639
I would get the 9

[Anonymous No.9926645]

>>9926639
I think it depends on the fit you prefer but it looks like size 9 will be better for you.

[Anonymous No.9926646]

>>9926639
You only need that much extra space if you wear a blouse underneath

[Anonymous No.9926665]

I'm on the hunt for washing machine- friendly dresses and blouses. Does anyone have recommendations or can point me in the right direction?

[Anonymous No.9926897]

What is a good place for red short shorts like Jinxes star guardian outfit?

[Anonymous No.9926900]

>>9926897
use the cosplay help thread next time. they're the most basic possible shorts, literally every normie clothing store sells them. you can even dye a pair if you can't find the right color.

[Anonymous No.9926905]

>>9926665
Everything I have from Moitie, Excentrique, AatP, Sheglit, Miho Matsuda and Innocent World goes in the washing machine

[Anonymous No.9926924]

What happened to the AliExpress thread?

[Anonymous No.9926927]

>>9926924
Archived?

[Anonymous No.9926949]

>>9926905
Be real careful with adding colour catchers if you have anything red, anon, their reds are known to bleed.

[Anonymous No.9926958]

>>9926949
lmao all of their reads? I don't use colour catchers for anything

[Anonymous No.9926959]

>>9926949
lmao all of their reds? I don't use colour catchers for anything

[Anonymous No.9926961]

>>9926959
Sorry, I thought AatP and somehow didn't actually type that out.

[Anonymous No.9927003]

This might seem super dumb but I'm a complete newbie when it comes to lolita and egl.

I am just starting out in the fashion and looking at taobao and aliexpress brands (I've only bought 2nd hand dresses until now). I got recommended for the shop 'Loliloli shop for Lolita Princess' on ali and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with them and whether they're replica dresses or not.

I really don't want to buy any replicas if I can help it. Thanks you in advance.

[Anonymous No.9927013]

>>9927003
Buying anything from Ali is going to likely be replicas. Don’t be so cheap.

[Anonymous No.9927016]

>>9927003
just buy brand or 2nd hand brand anon. seriously, every taobao thing I have seen/received has been shit compared to my brand, and I wouldn't suggest spending money on something like that personally.

[Anonymous No.9927027]

>>9927003

Ugh. Where are the new newbies even getting info from? This has to be the worst thing anyone ever recommended to you.

Aliexpress is the amazon seller of China. There's no actual lolita shops on there, only middlemen flipping stock from the real taobao shops. So everything you can buy from there is either overpriced original that would be cheaper off their taobao storefront, or a shitty replica. And since lolitas don't shop for dresses off Aliexpress, therefore the majority of "lolita" stuff on there are geared towards people looking for the cheapest junk costumes, not actual lolita clothes.

If you're really clueless with ordering from taobao (I mean, the taobao thread exists), then go with a known, reliable reseller such as Glitzy in Wonderland, my-lolita-wardrobe, clobba.

Additionally, get your info from elsewhere. Rufflechat (on facebook) or r/lolita (on reddit) has actual, real lolitas who can answer your questions and give you better recommendations than bloody Aliexpress.

[Anonymous No.9927029]

i tried to avoid asking this dumb noob question by googling furiously but i couldn't figure out the right keywords

is there a name for these type of "waistless" lolita dresses?

[Anonymous No.9927040]

>>9927029
sack dresses,

[Anonymous No.9927042]

>>9927029
>sack dresses
>>9927040
also trapezoid dress.

[Anonymous No.9927140]

>>9927013
Yeah I never said price was a problem. I just don't want to spend 300-400 on 2nd hand dresses that I'm not sure whether will fit my style of what I'm going for. But thanks I guess.

>>9927013
>>9927027

Thank you for the help. I'm honestly only wanting to try cheaper dresses (if that's an option) rather than spend big bucks on dresses that I might not like or suit me.

I haven't tried Taobao yet (mostly because I've never used the site) but I'll make sure to stick to Lacemarket from now on. Thanks again. I'll steer clear from Ali.

[Anonymous No.9927142]

>>9927140
Dude, you can get cheap brand 2nd hand... I've gotten brand dresses that are practically new for 40 dollars. Go look at lace market and look around. Best to buy 2nd hand brand even if you're not sure because trust me.. when you're getting into lolita, it's pretty disheartening to have all these great lofty expectations of how pretty and cute you'll look and feel then end up regretting it because you got a shit dress. Just find a nice, cheap 2nd hand brand dress and go from there. I made the mistake of starting with In the Starlight, which was a western indie brand, then bodyline, then felt really meh about spending money on shit. once I got my first actual brand piece, I never looked elsewhere.

[Anonymous No.9927179]

>>9927140
Like >>9927142 said, you won't get a good impression of the fashion by buying cheap shit. I recall anecdotes of girls complaining that lolita isn't what they expected and that it's "a cheap costume", when in reality they wasted money on the cheapest shit they could buy and expected luxurious quality.
Don't be like that, anon. Definitely go for secondhand brand, this way if you buy something that doesn't suit you, you can at least be sure you'll be able to sell it to someone else. Brand usually retains its value so it's easy to sell secondhand, as long as it's in good condition; cheap Aliexpress crap does not.

[Anonymous No.9927218]

>>9927140
anon $300 meme has been dead for a long time secondhand brand is incredibly cheap now unless youre looking for coveted pieces or new releases. literally got $30 brand jsks in nearly new condition many times save yourself the embarrassment you're going to hate the fashion if you start with cheap aliexpress and taobao garbage.

[Anonymous No.9927242]

>>9927140
new japanese brand dresses cost 200-400. Solid second-hand ones cost less than 100 euro.

[Anonymous No.9927393]

I just got my dream dress in the mail from a Japanese seller... the only problem is that it has a stain on it that the seller didn't disclose.
It's a black dress and the stain is grey. It's not very big, so I don't think anyone would notice that much, but this is the first dress I've gotten with a stain like that.
I've tried getting it out, but nothings working. Will people really notice it if it's just a light stain on a black dress? Is there anything I can do? I feel embarrassed to have a stained dress and don't know if I can wear it in fear that people will be like, "Ew, look at that stain! Disgusting!"
Please, someone reassure me.

[Anonymous No.9927426]

Can someone help me find a Japanese channel that does makeup tutorials? I found it on a makeup thread I think but I don't remember what it's called anymore.

[Anonymous No.9927461]

>>9927393
If you used a SS they can ask what caused the stain

[Anonymous No.9927462]

>>9927426
Kawaii pateen?

[Anonymous No.9927465]

>>9927393
if it won't come off maybe it's a bleach stain rather than residue? if you're 100% sure it's not a bleach stain I'd send to dry cleaners (if it's safe for the dress) and if it's still there just gently go over it with a black fabric marker to conceal.

[Anonymous No.9927470]

>>9919116
>t. flat ass

[Anonymous No.9927479]

>>9919902
>>9919909
Adjustable dressforms only come in a few sizes anyway. The Singer normal-sizes one is the same body shape in smaller and then larger, and the Dritz ones come in "tiny teenager" and "full figured" size.

FYI the other anon is right, if her waist is smaller than 25" this will be useless. But a waist smaller than 25" is a pretty small human being. Is she asian or very young?

[Anonymous No.9927481]

>>9920576
>(you can try to sell it on but sometimes there’s just no buyers for that size

this is dead wrong btw, the fattychan market is the only part of the lolita secondary market that moves fast right now. i'm a borderline fatty but the bigger pieces i've had (haenuli, custom sized, F+F, BL 4x, etc) have sold at or above original price, within days.

[Anonymous No.9927482]

>>9924455
Making these yourself takes literally five minutes. Cut out two circles, sew almost all the way around the circle, turn it inside out, iron, and then poof you're done. Wrap it around your bun and secure with an elastic.

[Anonymous No.9927484]

>>9927465
nayrt but a bleach stain on black will not be gray

[Anonymous No.9928007]

>>9916251
Let's say I want something like this.
Is there a chance for me find someone who will make it for me?
Money is not important.

[Anonymous No.9928010]

>>9926640
>>9926640
>>9926646
Thanks everyone. Never owned a Moitie OP before, so I wasn't sure.
I'm ordering the 9.

[Anonymous No.9928016]

>>9928007
there's a cool site called Google. look up cosplay comissions.

[Anonymous No.9928334]

>>9922378
I think overal look and bodytype are more important than length. If you look like a RL version of this girl in a picture, I don't care how tall you are.

[Anonymous No.9928337]

>>9924189
>they need to pay within 24 hours unless we arrange something beforehand. I would think that means to not bid before getting in contact with me first to ask if I accept payment plans.
It does indeed.

[Anonymous No.9928342]

>>9926192
Strait line in the middle I would say. Just make sure it's perfectly sewn and in the same colour as the lace.

Buttons afterwards, if you use it as closing and not just decorative, button holes before sewing the lace.

[Anonymous No.9928346]

>>9927393
If it can't be removed and it's not something gross, make it black again? Then your problem is gone...

[Anonymous No.9928349]

>>9928007
>Money is not important.
This means there will be someone. For the right price, there is always someone to do anything. You can buy murders, drugs, guns, anything illegal or shady, so why no seamstress? Go look for the best seamstress money can buy and you'll end well...

Or specify your question better so we can actually help you better than this.

[Anonymous No.9928566]

Having a huge brain fart right now- what's the name of the lolita sewing blog of that lady whose husband is an ouji? They're a middle-aged couple and she handmakes most of their outfits. TIA!!

[Anonymous No.9928839]

>>9928349
Oh yes, I was trying to ask if someone has experience with some site/person for custom orders.
If someone can point me in the right direction.

[Anonymous No.9929174]

>>9919753
>>9919655
>>9919902
Dress Form guy back with an update. Gave it to her a week early because of a shitty week she was having. She loved it!
https://youtu.be/Cra95hkiXnQ
Even said the same stuff you all were about how thoughtful it was. I dont think I couldve gotten close without help from you all and /Cosplay Help/ so thank you so much despite me not even realizing this was a strictly EGL thread.
Thank you again and be excellent

[Anonymous No.9932125]

>>9927003
Everyone else gave good answers, but I wanted to add that I have bought from that particular shop. First of all, most things there are not lolita, but if you must, it's a decent place to get things like tights, shoes, blouses. It's a good shop for casual fashion.

Also wanting to know where you got the recommendation from? Never take advice from that source.

[Anonymous No.9933837]

You are all girls right, how should i approach a girl irl ? I like running, and want to meat a girl through that or though library, how do i start talking to women, im presonally very much confused, please dont ban me, i dont belong in r9k or soc with all the reject