/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I also got into Lolita seriously when I was about 19. A friend bought me a pair of brand socks from a convention and it basically went from there. I could only afford Bodyline and thrifter things back then. I also had the occasional Taobao dress. Basically, I couldn't spend more than $50 on a piece because all I had was the odd babysitting job and had to pay for my own school books as well. I couldn't get a grown-up job because of immigration issues.

Fast forward to now: graduated from college, 23, married, with a pretty laid-back, decently-paying job. Husband already has a house that goes with his business, so utilities and rent are taken care of. I have quite a bit of disposable income, so my collection of brand is growing. I'm buying dream dresses I never could have imagined I would own. Husband drives me to meets, because he's paranoid of me taking the train to them, with good reason. People tend to be idiots on trains. Otherwise, he thinks it's cute, but pretty much lets me do my own thing. We also talked about a budget for it.

My advice is: hang in there and work for your brand. If you can get yourself a supportive husband, all the better!

Pictured: the first piece of brand that I got from my hard-earned money.