/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9623379
in contrast, this dude on the right looks like literally any kind of neo-vic fashion enthusiast. a lot of guys who are too big for the usual ouji items make this mistake of using normal clothes. then, you might as well be at a steampunk event, a Dickens fair, or the Victorian picnic at WGT.

this man is probably not aiming for "ouji" (the pic is from, iirc, Artism Market, which tends to be more mature than a tea party or KERA event). but he is standing next to some people wearing burando so the contrast is good. on Mr. Right, the jacket is too plain, and not fitted.* the ascot and blouse are nice, but again, too plain. there is no accessorizing, and the outfit looks rather thrown together instead of coordinated in a way where each piece is talking to each other piece as part of a unified self-referencing whole. in comparison, the person in the middle seems closer to ouji because of the fit and extra details on the coat, and the flair on the top hat.

*have you noticed that often, but not always, ouji sets made by brands have a defined waist around where a lolita OP or JSK would flare out? this is often because vests and jackets and blouses are made with both ouji and lolita in mind. it is a small echo of the lolita silhoutte, not as extreme, and not ubiquitous, but i think it is there more often than not. offbrand coords that use menswear tend to be shapeless in comparison, and fall short of the ouji label despite ticking off the usual items (buttoned shirt, waistcoat/vest, and pants/shorts)