/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Is there any site like Polyvore where you can easily put coord pieces together?

Can I buy from the meta website if I’m from the US or do I need a SS?

Is that dumb to ask like 30% discount on popular yet overpiced piece?

>>10400901
opinions on ordering Chinese stuff from Lolita Collective? I have my eye on some bloomers and petticoats/hoopskirts but i'm wondering how much longer the manufacture+shipping time will be than the 4-6 weeks that are estimated on the website

>>10400901
Any Canadians order from Japan recently? Japan Post says EMS is still being shipped to Canada, but idk if it's worth risking it...

>>10400942
Look up how much it sold for before you make an offer because you’ll look like a lowballing asshole if it’s at market price

>>10400910
https://www.metamorphose.gr.jp/guidance/shipping

>>10400910
you don't need an SS but they're holding orders until EMS reopens. if you need it faster most brands appear to be open to DHL if you email them.

What to do when someone’s obsessed with you and makes very salty comments whenever you are mentioned on 4chins?
>I don’t know who they are
>I don’t know why are they so salty about me, their posts are pretty random

I have been ignoring them but it’s starting to get annoying so I’m contemplating to delete my social media (if I’m not posted here they can’t talk shit about me?)
I’m not sure if I’m missing anything.

>>10401279
Honestly, there's not much you can do other than ignoring them (which you should definitely keep doing) and, as you said, deleting your social media or restricting it to people you know and trust. Even that might not stop them, though, they'll probably just keep bringing up your old shit. Just keep in mind that this person is not well to be devoting this much of their life to hating you, and you almost certainly have a better life than them. And maybe get off /cgl/ if you really can't handle it.

>>10401279
Tbh from experience deleting social media is what they want. They want to talk shit about you until you go away. As well there was a time that someone did private their IG and everyone threw a fit, so clearly that didnt stop people from talking about them.

>>10401283
>>10401284
Thanks for the insight. I guess I need to keep ignoring but I’m scared that they’ll harm my reputation. Kind of a bummer.

>>10401290
If it makes you feel any better, I don't think anyone puts too much stock in what anons say about people here (or at least, I don't). Plus /cgl/ is half-dead, most lolitas probably barely know about this place.

>>10400904
I use procreate but have used Stylebook in the past. Easier to upload stock photos and places like polyvore don’t have enough lolita on their database to make good coords

>>10401279
If you have a smaller following could lock and see if they keep posting you/follow you. You could also remake on locked and only invite people you trust (which again if photos escaped you know where to start looking). But based on my experience with anon hate in fandom it’s better just to get over your personal hang ups and realize 95% of the people witnessing their behavior are probably on your side

>>10401294
>most lolitas probably barely know about this place.

You could not give a bigger red flag that you’re a newfag. Don’t give advice to people.

> buy some dress from LM
> seller claims it to be "very good, like new"
> item comes with undisclosed damages
> seller refuses to communicate and handle this situation
> make a PayPal claim and get the refund

Is that okay to still keep the dress as a compensation in case like this?

>>10401391
if the seller doesn't want to communicate then imo you shouldn't go through the trouble of sending it back to them

What is an echeck and why do some sellers on lacemarket not accept them?

>>10401494
It's ancient boomer technology

>>10401494
It’s an obscure type of PayPal payment. I’m not sure on the specifics but when someone pays with an echeck it needs to “clear” through the bank like a regular check and this can take an obscene amount of time sometimes (idk why). So as a seller you can be holding on to an item for weeks waiting for the echeck to clear (and it might not clear and then you have to relist) or you might not realise it’s an echeck straight away and send the item, then have the echeck fail weeks later. It’s a fucked up method of payment and I don’t really understand the purpose of it but I worked for a company that also banned them for these reasons

What do they mean by ''yupack only''?

https://theskips7383.ocnk.net/product/1037

What year did Metamorphose change their tag design? I'm wondering when they phased the squiggly lettering one out.

>>10402469
Pretty sure I’ve read that it was completely gone by 2004, but I think they might have started phasing it out even sooner

>>10401494
Oh god, this post made me feel so fucking old. Do zoomers even know what a regular check is?

I've been wanting to get into lolita fashion for a while now but I'm unsure if I fully want to give up my wallet and dignity and I don't want to be like pic rel, so I'd like to hear others 2 cents as to what I plan to buy (and where from) before I buy a dress from lacemarket

>petticoat
Casual cupcake from Melikestea

>tights
Either improvise with regular white tights or get white 'Sweet Girl Three-dimensional Love Velvet Pantyhose by Reina' from devil inspired

>shoes
Bodyline, but I'm unsure what colour to buy them in

>Blouse
'Puff Sleeves Stand Collar White Blouse by XYLL' (and maybe 'Lantern Sleeves Black Blouse by XYLL') from devil inspired

I've been wanting to get into lolita fashion for a while now but I'm unsure if I fully want to give up my wallet and dignity and I don't want to be like pic rel, so I'd like to hear others 2 cents as to what I plan to buy (and where from) before I buy a dress from lacemarket

>petticoat
Casual cupcake from Melikestea

>tights
Either improvise with regular tights or get 'Sweet Girl Three-dimensional Love Velvet Pantyhose by Reina' from devil inspired

>shoes
Bodyline, but I'm unsure what colour to buy them in so I might try to get a dress before buying them

>Blouse
I'm unsure if I should get 'Puff Sleeves Stand Collar White Blouse by XYLL' , 'Ballade Elastic Cuff Blouse by Tiny Garden' or 'Soft and Sweet Cotton Summer Lolita Blouse by ZHIJINYUAN' as a white long-sleeved blouse

For a short sleeved white blouse, I could use the short sleeved version of 'Soft and Sweet Cotton Summer Lolita Blouse by ZHIJINYUAN' or 'Sweet Short Sleeves Summer Lolita Shirt - Popcorn by ZhiJinYuan' though I'm a bit hesitant to get short-sleeved blouses since I live a place where it's a bit cold for most of the year (but I could pair them with a cardigan)

I might also get 'Lantern Sleeves Black Blouse by XYLL' from devil inspired

Once I get a dress, I could try coordinating it with acessories such as ruffle headbands or bows from devil inspired

>>10402504
Don't buy from DevilInspired! They just resell Taobao items with a huge markup.

I'd say your options are:
> Get your blouse, hosiery, and shoes from Bodyline in one order.
Bodyline socks are not bad at all and will last you a long time. Blouses can be hit or miss, so if you find one you like, ask anons here what they think of it.

> Get your blouse, hosiery, and accessories from reputable brands via LaceMarket, WunderWelt, or ClosetChild.
It may take more time than purchasing all in one go from Bodyline, but you'll have a wider variety of things to choose from if you don't like Bodyline's offerings (and Bodyline doesn't offer much in the way of accessories, either.)

> Get your blouse, hosiery, and accessories from reputable brands via Japanese secondhand.
This may be more difficult to get into, as you have to use a forwarding / shopping service, but this will expand your options even moreso.

> Get your blouse, hosiery, and accessories from Taobao.
Taobao can be daunting to newcomers, but it's great combination of variety and affordability. However TB can be a landmine for new lolitas who don't know how to distinguish quality via stock photos, so it's best to ask for advice. We have a thread dedicated to Taobao shopping that has some really great guides for newcomers, so feel free to check it out.

What does it mean if someone says you have a Rubenesque figure? I googled it and it says something about paintings with voluptuous nudes? Does that mean sexy??

>>10402561
It means fat

>>10402568
thanks i guess, sigh

>>10402561
More like it means "fat but sexy." Like, a fat woman who still has an hourglass figure rather than being a blob. Anna Nicole Smith type.

If breaking up with a partner who’s given me some brand as gift, should I return it back?

>>10402613
If you cant help but think of them when you look at the clothes or wear them yes, but only if it helps you personally and honestly id try to sell or give them away instead of returning them to your bf.
Returning gifts that you were given after a relationship is rude to many people, most would want you to have them whether or not youre still together.

>>10402613
nah. just sell it if you don't want it.

is the boguta star underskirt worth the price? feels kind of expensive for taobao

>>10402352
It’s a type of shipping method used in Japan.

>>10402657
Don’t buy it. It’s become the calling card of itas everywhere

New to selling on LM. Is it ok to include a stock/model pic along with my proof pics? To show how it looks when worn.

>>10402662
is it the design that makes it ita or the quality? because i really like the dripping stars design. do you have a better suggestion for where to get a drippy underskirt?

>>10402663
yes that's normal

>>10400904
I just remove the background of items using remove.bg site, and then put them together using any collage site, for example Canva.

>>10402667
it's the design, since most itas love the "tumblr uwu galaxy" aesthetic. desu I'd just get it if you want it
also if you can sew/hand sew, this is the same lace that's on the underskirt: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-16535384342.7.31ad2866UwxAUx&id=560013355976
this is similar drippy lace that doesn't have a star motif: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-16535384342.29.31ad2866UwxAUx&id=601243685154
and here's the shop that sells both: https://shop112866821.taobao.com/shop/view_shop.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.47.6edc18dcmPom1Y&user_number_id=2209601263
and you can also look at laces.taobao.com for other lace/trim

>>10402663
yeah, i'll generally put the stock pic as the thumbnail so people can more quickly tell which dress it is at a glance, if that makes sense?

>>10400901
So it seems like some places which weren’t using DHL before have started using it now. Has anyone asked japonica to ship your stuff via DHL? I already paid for SAL shipping for an item that was sent back to their warehouse, but if I could just throw money at them to get my stuff I would prefer that

Can jp pass cases hold anything America-sized? Can I fit my driver's licence or visa card in it?

>>10403153
Seconding.

Why do sellers refuse to split sets, even if they have offers that make up the monetary difference?

>>10400942
Fuck it and go for it. Always worth a try, they might just want to get rid of the item.

>>10403165

They're lazy/just don't want to worry about shipping to multiple customers. Or sometimes they worry it won't sell as separate parts to they keep the most important items together with the set. There are just guesses.

As a newb, is this FanPlusFriend dress ita? I assume it's not great based on the lace, but wanted to double-check.

>>10403165
It's harder to sell the main piece on its own some times. I don't split sets unless I can sell the dress first.

where can i find ivory/cream socks or tights? i'm having a hard time finding any

>>10403238
Baby and Meta both have some in stock last time I checked

I almost exclusively like OPs/skirts/JSKs with prints, and a sorta planned to get into lolita by buying some basics (shoes,hosiery) from bodyline and buy a second hand print JSK and blouse and maybe some headpieces and then amassing more second-hand JSKs/skirts/OPs and things (different colored tight, shoes, and accessories) to go with them over time,but I hear that a beginner should mainly get solid- color JSKs and skirts

Should I start out with prints or should I learn how to coordinate solid-color pieces together first and put the printed dresses on hold?

>>10400901
how the fuck do i dress good even though i have 42D boobs, is my only solution to sew things myself?
>inb4 gtfo fatty
it's my cursed genetics, i'm 5'6'' and weight 130 ish

>>10403248
Prints are easier than solids since they do the color theory for you. I personally love solids, but again, that’s personal taste. Buy what you like. Your first plan sounds good

>>10403241
sorry, i mean plain nonbrand ones. like on taobao or at a normie store

>>10403252
You'll have to get custom stuff like Glitter Tale and just make sure you coord well.

>>10403252
Do you want to wear gothic? Atelier Pierrot, Enchantillic Enchantilly and Meta will have releases that fit your bust. Basically get your measurements (116cm bust by my math) and look for dresses that fit. It may take time but it’s not hard. Custom taobao blouses are also an option. If you plan on wearing skirts, sew an invisible snap between each button of your blouse to prevent bunching.

>>10403261
>>10403260
you are saving me, thanks babes

>>10403153
The weeb pass case I have holds my ID, insurance card, and debit card nicely. Mine has a front and back pocket though, but I'm not sure if all pass cases do.

>>10403189
To me, it's kind of straddling the edge between ita and passable.
The bodice looks alright, but the lace on the hem is a bit odd and pointy - but that's more of a matter of personal taste, I suppose.
The stripes with heart appliques are pretty cute imo and remind me of old school AP.
However, what really stands out to me is the fake waist tie bow on the back - they literally just sewed a bow on the back and called it a day instead of giving it legitimate waist ties. It also doesn't have any corset lacing, so without those or waist ties, you might find the fit to be off or frumpy since there's no way to adjust it.

>>10403342
>the fake waist tie bow on the back - they literally just sewed a bow on the back and called it a day instead of giving it legitimate waist ties.
Oh, I didn't even realize that when looking at it, I think you're right and the fit would end up weird. Thank you for the advice!

I guess this is as good a place as any to ask. I've been out of the lolita loop for a while and I'm looking for recommendations of people to follow ig, specifically ones who actually coord well and/or use unusual color combinations. I don't care if they're pretty or not, just looking for some fresh inspo (even floordinates are fine)

Question about adding additional shirring to dresses. How do I know what kind of fabric to get and how much of it? The dress is made of unspecified polyester, fabric stores are full of different types of polyester...

I'm ordering from Atelier Pierrot for the first time - if I want them to mark down the package, should I just put that in the "remarks" section?

>>10403435
look through tags, its hard to really know your taste and style. Common tags are eglcommunity, using the substyle in front line sweetlolita, the brand, etc

>>10403495
Go to a professional. If you dont know what you are doing adding to a dress is way to hard to muddle through.

>>10403549
Ive heard that asking for markdowns from burando will get you blacklisted . . . not sure if its just a myth

>>10403560
I know that's true in general, but I've heard from several people here that Atelier Pierrot do actually mark down packages. So I'm pretty sure it's possible, I'm just not sure on where to ask for it.

>>10403561
Sorry, meant to say that MIGHT be true in general*. I don't actually have any idea whether brands blacklist you for that, I've never asked and don't know anyone who has.

>>10403252
How are you 5'6 and 130 with a 42 band size? I really doubt you're wearing the correct size bra for one.

>>10403549
If I want to mark down a package, I'll usually just use my ss instead of risking it

What's a lolita at heart? I see it thrown around a lot and I know it's not a good thing but I'd like to know more about the nuances, thanks

>>10403577
Basically it's someone who acts like they are a lolita but doesn't actually wear the fashion for whatever reason (too shy, poor, fat, whatever), while still feeling qualified to dole out advice to people who actually do wear the fashion.

>>10403549
Me again, I actually found the answer to my question in the archive - looks like it is the Remarks section after all. Screenshot for anyone interested in case it's helpful.

Any suggestions on finding secondhand Chocomint on jp sites? Searching for Chocomint in romaji or katakana doesn’t really turn up any relevant results. Haven’t had any luck just searching for Closet Child either, which I thought might work since they stocked Chocomint.

>>10403580
Awesome anon thanks for letting us know

How do you think cgl would feel if Lolita became mainstream?

>>10403593
Personally I'd be psyched, I'd love to wear the clothes I'm interested in without sticking out like a sore thumb.

>>10403593
If lolita went mainstream, I'm guessing that the cost of lolita would be cheaper and the materials/prints would be of worse quality so that they can be cheaply made and mass produced, which would suck, but I guess it would be fun to see lots of random people in lolita

I guess this is more of an opinion, but is it important to attend meets? I haven't been to a single meet because I would feel awkward and a little weird meeting a group of strangers.
Any stories of going to a meet and being pleasantly surprised would be appreciated <3

>>10403604
It's not at all important if it's not something you're interested in, and you shouldn't feel like you're not a real lolita if you don't have a comm.

Having said that, I made a few good friends from my local comm who I now see regularly despite not really going to meets much anymore. So if you're interested in making friends with similar interests, why not give it a try? It's also useful to be part of a comm for sales posts (a lot of people give their comms first dibs on things they're selling).

I'd suggest joining and lurking your local FB group to scout things if you are interested in making the jump, just in case they're a bunch of itas you'd be embarrassed to be seen with.

>>10403604
It’s not important and only fun if you like the people. You could go to a meet or two, but if the people in your comm are the awkward human puddings that they are in mine you don’t have to go back. Actually, I suspect you may be an awkward human pudding yourself, so if the idea of a meet makes you nervous and you think you’ll have more anxiety than fun, don’t feel bad about not participating. It’s not like we’re a religion that requires monthly sacraments or something

How is Sheglit pronounced? Shee-glit? Sheg-lit?

Is etsy an alright place to get lolita accessories such as hair ties/clips, jewellery, wrist cuffs and hats?

>>10403610
It's written as シェグリット in Japanese so I'm guessing Shae-glit (ae is in the 'a' sound in have or apple).

>>10403611

Depends on the shop. Some are good, some are low quality.

>>10403622
I'm no expert but wouldn't it be more like Sheh-glit? Since the katakana ェ is "e".

>>10403627
Yes you're completely correct, my bad! The romaji would be sheguritto. I used 'ae' because that's how it'd be expressed in my language.

>>10403633
Ah, that makes sense! Sorry for the misunderstanding.

>>10403611
Depends what you want. What are you looking for specifically? Resin pieces? Headbows? Hats?

Is the pink bow for Twilight Gymnasium and the Seven Wonders JSK I detachable? Also, would a bell/cupcake petticoat be well suited for this JSK?

>>10403668
Damn, this dress is cute. Reminds me of classic shounen-ai manga.

Should I buy a petticoat from bodyline and save up for a Melikestea Casual Cupcake Organza Petticoat over time or should I not bother with getting a petticoat from bodyline at all?

>>10403978
Bodyline pettis are trash

>>10403978
buy one from aurora&ariel on taobao. cheap and good.

Does anyone have experience with washing any of APs dresses with metalic on the print? Just got a secondhand print I want to wash but it has gold and I’m afraid of it coming off.

>>10404151
I have washed Crystal Dream Carnival (the gold parts are slightly metallic looking) and it was fine. I'm not sure bow other brands would fair though.

If you special order an item from the Japan store through BTSSB San Fransisco but it goes out of stock but then BTSSB Japan announces a restock, will they fulfill the request?

I just received a jsk from Alice Girl with the matching blouse, bonnet.. and they're all DREADFUL. I never really thought much about the whole brand vs. taobao debate because I've had excellent dresses from taobao but this.. ain't it sis.

Is it weird if I sell it straightaway just because I don't like it? I snipped off the tags because it was just hanging off the front bodice- but I just tried it on for one minute. Will that affect the secondhand sale price? I'd ideally like to sell it for the price I got it, or just a little short- but I can't find precious sales on lacemarket to really know for how much I should sell it for.

Any advice would be appreciated!

>>10404347
Just sell it for what you want, it’s not a big deal and you can or don’t have to state the reason for listing.

>>10404347
I mean, if I definitely wanted to buy a dress and the condition was perfect/nwot, the lack of tags wouldn't bother me. I think it would help to include a picture of the tag in the listing as that shows you're the first owner.
Out of interest what did you dislike about it?

>>10404353
First of all, the colour wasn't very accurate to the picture- the dress was a soft lavender in the pictures but a gaudier shade of purple in real life. Granted, purples are tricky.. But my biggest gripe was how yellow the blouse was, when it looked true white in the photos. Because of that, it looked like it's aged terribly despite its new condition.
The lace on the blouse was scratchy and uncomfortable, felt cheap too. The construction on the bonnet was pretty bad as well. It kept flopping around like it was just fabric wrapped around thin cardboard.

They're all very pretty but because they're kind of flimsy, I don't expect to wear them out.

And thank you for your reply, I'll make sure to keep the tag :)

>>10402504
>>10402540
I agree. Don't ever, ever, spend money in devilinspired. Bodyline has really good stuff for starting out and the pieces will last a long time and they will be a nice starting base for you to buy dresses. It's pretty cheap and easy to buy from as well.

>>10404376
It’s easier to offload to. A lot of experienced lolitas do like or even seam out Bodyline. Their shoes in particular are sought after and their non main pieces decent filler. Even their main pieces can be easy to move if you bought something cute, since people like having cheap things they can chill in

I've been considering trying to buy a blouse from either from bodyline or soufflesong, though I'm unsure if I can separate good bodyline blouses from bad bodyline blouses (or if I should get a blouse from soufflesong), so I'd like to get the input of more experienced lolitas. The pics are collages of blouses that I may consider buying

>>10404496

Is Yamato worth it? If not, are there any other Mercari/Fril shopping services taking new customers that are using DHL instead? I'm a longtime Japonica member but I have no clue what they're doing now.

>>10404543

Yamato was close to the price of EMS when I used it with WW and Tenshishop. Maybe a little more. Faster than EMS for me. DHL is obviously even faster but non businesses may have less access or a harder time shipping with them affordably depending on your country

>>10404543
Japonica has just started offering DHL

>>10404578
Ah, I'm sorry, anon. I assumed they stopped taking new orders since they were so backed up. I sent an email not long after they announced their DHL option but never got a response.

I'm looking for a translation of an article from GLB vol.3, but can't seem to find it for the life of me. It's from pic related, I remember it was exceptionally edgy and mentioned Bataille. I know it's out there somewhere, so please share if you have it saved!

>>10404496
The bodyline ribbon blouse is the comfiest bodyline blouse I own. I'd highly recommend it. I've heard good things about the rabbit ears blouse but when I got it I found the lace was really scratchy.

>>10404707
Never mind, I remembered it was Novala's writing and found it. Here it is for anyone interested.
https://www.lerman.biz/asagao/gothic_lolita/translations/glubdoll.htm

>>10404496
seconding the ribbon blouse. It's cute, versatile, and oh so comfy

>>10400964
Japonica sent out my package May 4th and EMS is still holding it.

>>10404719
thank you for posting!

>>10404496
I have never been not disappointed with soufflésong and am usually positively surprised by BL so I’d stick with BL

>>10404498
I used to own the one on the right in black (pearl frilly blouse) and I wouldn't recommend it.
It's not the most awful bodyline blouse I've ever seen, but the lace on the sleeves was really scratchy and the shape of the puff sleeves was unflattering as hell. You could probably pull it off if you have very narrow shoulders but otherwise I wouldn't go for it.

Anyone know any good normie sites for classic/gothic lolita jewellery (particularly jewelled brooches)? I find brand jewellery kind of shitty quality for the price most of the time. I've found some kinda nice things on Vestiaire Collective and Les Nereides, but I'd be interested to hear what other sites people use.

>>10404990
Try looking for local jewellery stores. Avoid major brands though, they probably won’t have designs that fit lolita and will be awfully expensive.

>>10405003
Thank you, it somehow didn't even occur me to check for local places! I'll give it a try.

>>10404990
Also Etsy!

>>10404990
1928 jewelry is good for its price

>>10405014
>>10405022
Thanks for these too! I'd never heard of 1928 Jewelry, they actually have some really cute stuff. I also never realised how much beautiful antique jewellery there was on Etsy so that's a fun revelation.

Would this OP be better with a cupcake petticoat or a A-line petticoat?

>>10405097
i'd sat A line, but its up to what you want

>>10400901
If you ask me, all of those coords individually look pretty cute, yet when they’re together it looks costume-like. It’s for most lolitas online this way it seems. Very rarely it looks well if they’re in a group. Not bait I promise, I love lolita.

>>10405154
take it to the feels thread, confessions thread, or the unpopular opinions thread

>>10405166
I legit wanna know why lolita looks trash in a group doe

Where can I find find more cute classic prints like >>10403668? I'm not a fan of most classic prints as I feel like they're too plain/not particularly cute

>>10405154
>>10405167
everything looks like a group costume to you when all your friends are ugly with no taste

>>10405097
seconding a-line, pleated skirts usually look best with an a-line

>>10403557
I did go to a professional. She told me to buy the fabric myself and bring it to her.

Im looking for my DD. Are there any specific secondhand sites from Chinese sellers or is it just 2taobao? Any specific search terms i should use? It’s a dress from BABY.

How do you wear jsk's with a collar (mostly sailor collars)? Are you meant to wear it blouseless or can you wear one?

>>10405604
You can wear a cardigan if you don’t want to wear a blouse, but they look good with high neck blouses underneath.

>>10405604
You can go blouseless, or square neck blouse, or high neck blouse... lots of options. Just not a peter pan collar or ruffle neck.

what do poltards mean when they say glowings?

just bought my very first lolita dress and i was wondering if wearing it with a satin flared sleeve blouse is a good coord or if i should go with a blouse with a similar texture to the dress

>>10405627

>>10405604
look up a few pictures of how the brand styles it. idk what brand that dress is from, but innocent world has some similar ones with coords on their website right now.

>>10405627

>>10405629
Care to explain why its bait :( is it because of the picture? It’s a pic of the seller wearing it, i havent received it yet. And i rly want to coord it with the (not super shiny)satin finish shirt because the seller lives near my town but i feel it could be a big mistake

>>10405638
B8

>>10405638
Post a photo of the blouse. Shiny satin doesn't sound good.

>>10405652 i spoke too soon.. its velvet

>>10405654
Is this from LM?

>>10405654
I think that would add too many different textures. I'd wear a regular polyester blouse.

>>10405657
The blouse is from sinister

>>10405663
Ok thanks a lot!!

Is it alright/common in lolita to wear socks over tights? I see lolitas do this sometimes

>>10405624
>those cia niggers glow in the dark
A glownigger is a government agent
If a post is glowing it means it's super obvious that the post was made by a glowie

>>10405690
not common but some people do it. i think it looks ugly but that's me>>10405690

>>10405701
God pol is filled with fucking fruitloops

>>10405690
Here are the ways I've seen it done recently. The common guideline looks to be that the tights should be sheer to provide a contrast to the socks.

>>10405711
I only know it because schizos on /x/ also use the term.

>>10405690
>>10405715
This, but also if you are wearing OTKs in the winter you can wear thick opaque tights for warmth. It’s less aesthetic, but as long as they are the same color as the socks it looks okay and the comfort is worth it.

>>10405718
I used to work somewhere where I was the public facing contact for The Man and yeah, this has big schizophrenic energy. I can almost hear them demanding to know where I put the money I personally stole from them to give to the aliens

Has CC been shipping stuff out since switching to DHL? I haven't heard from them since my order confirmation email 2 weeks ago. I know there are delays but I thought it was just on the courier's side.

>>10405719
Nude color fleece lined opaque tights are great too, the color difference isn't all that noticeable layered with OTK's. You can even go a step further and layer sheer tights over the thick nude ones and then socks for the same look while staying warm.

Do the MAXICIMAM Lovely Size items have a unique tag? I'm trying to determine if a used item is Lovely Size or the regular release, and I figure asking the seller about the tag would be easiest.

>>10405718
>>10405728
It's a reference to an actually mentally ill, schizophrenic programmer who passed away, Terry A. Davis. It's mostly just used as a meme / funny reference more than people believing CIA actually glow in the dark.

>>10405627
>>10405638
Anon, I'll be honest. That thing is atrocious and not lolita at all. Save yourself the embarrassment and try to cancel the order or sell it if you do get it. It looks more like a western goth dress in the way it handles lace and front details. What is the brand? Materials look cheap, especially the lace. Bodice is structured weirdly and probably won't fit a blouse. The biggest offender is the obviously western goth silhouette and skirt. Bodice goes over the hips, so you won't be able to get a petti to look good. If you even get to fit a petticoat underneath that skirt. As you can see in the picture the person is holding the skirt, making it look bigger. It probably is too narrow and short for petticoats. It's not lolita in the slightest, no matter what blouse you wear with it, it won't be lolita.

>>10405690
It depends on how you’re styling things. It used to be pretty popular in 2010 styled OTT sweet

>>10405745
I bought some that are a 2-in-1, but I'm too fat&tall to fit the Asian one size. I didn't think of getting the inner and outer ones separately until later. That will be even better because I can get western sizes and switch up the pattern of the outer sheer layer.

I want to just buy one lolita coat that is versatile enough to wear with everything. what's the most versatile color for sweet/classic?

>>10406115
White, the baby white coat is worth buying.

Does anyone living in the US know why e-packet packages are getting through faster than EMS? (Yes, I am aware of all the postal suspensions - I am wondering why the e-packet packages that were already shipped are traveling faster than EMS packages that were also already shipped.)

I've had two e-packet packages now that have cleared Japanese customs and are in the US. Both of their ship dates were after my EMS packages, and they are even from the same store/area.

Is it because EMS packages go on different planes/different queues? Is Japan post favoring small packages over medium to large-sized ones? I'd be freaking out more if all my packages (e-packet vs EMS) were acting differently, but right now all my e-packets are beating EMS.

It really sucks because I don't care as much about my $50 order when I have something sitting for months that's hundreds of dollars.

>>10405741
They’ve shipped out my orders, but they were orders from before that they were already keeping for me. Maybe they’re doing those first?

>>10406192
>Is Japan post favoring small packages over medium to large-sized ones?
Yes, that's how packing things into a space works. You fill it with large items and then shove all the small ones inbetween.

>>10406192
>I don't care as much about my $50 order when I have something sitting for months that's hundreds of dollars.
Japan doesn't care about your $50 orders either, so they toss them where they can, whereas your EMS packages are insured for hundreds of dollars and require extra care. Every time I ordered EMS pre-quarantine, it was sent Registered Mail, meaning someone has to sign off on it every step of the way, and I was required to sign for it to accept the package, and unlike regular Signature Confirmation mail they couldn't use my digital signature on file insinstead of an in-person interaction. Although now in quarantine they finally dropped an EMS package off without my signature (sent April 12, arrived June 1).

>>10405844
ty for your honesty.. ill try to cancel it but if i cant ill just cut the skirt and have a corset top

>>10406327
That would make sense. Thanks for your reply anon, hope your things arrive soon!

>>10406437
I don't know what country you live in, but EMS and e-packet are both registered mail and require a signature in the US. I've always had to sign for my packages and I've lived in multiple states.

My point was that my EMS packages are moving slower than e-packet, and e-packet is the "lesser" of the two because it's shipping cost is cheaper and delivery times are slower. So I am currently confused as to why my EMS packages from April 7th and 10th have not moved, while my e-packet stuff has already been delivered to me (again, same store, same location, shipped even later than the EMS stuff). I expected EMS to move at least a tiny bit faster than my e-packet packages, or at least keep pace with it, to respect the cost of shipping being at least 2x higher. It's days behind now and I'm thinking there's some special reason why EMS isn't moving.

Maybe I'm dense and just don't understand what conclusion you were drawing -- are you saying EMS should move slower because it requires more care along the way?

I'm probably just unlucky.

Has anyone washed the cotton fantastic Dolly in red? Really scared about how much the print will bleed.

does anyone have this pic in bigger resolution?

Where can I find good quality tights/OTKs/socks with versatile designs that can be used for multiple coordinates for lolita? When wearing lolita, do I need to wear specifically 'lolita socks', or will regular socks from normie stores suffice?

why did cof change their name from daily lolita coords to daily egl coords?

>>10407126
because Zucc

>>10407117
What is your lolita style? For most styles you'll be able to wear fitting tights or socks sold by normie stories, given you've selected them well and not just chose any design. For sweet, you'll probably want to get lolita specific socks, unless you're going for a simple coordinate that's fine with solid coloured legwear.
As a general rule, socks and tights that are (semi)sheer/low denier are usually a no go for lolita.

>>10407117
Solid lace topped socks are pretty versatile. You can get them from Meta, Baby, and Angelic Pretty if you're lucky. For sweet, you can't go wrong with pair of white, pink, and maybe black or sax depending on the colors in your wardrobe. Ivory and black can work for classic.

If you're gothic or classic, you can easily find black/white/ivory floral tights in a lot of stores. I got mine from Target. Depending on where you look you can sometimes find sheet polka dot ones that look cute in sweet. Solid tights can suffice if you coordinate them well. I've worn navy or burgundy color tights with classic before.

If I buy printed socks or tights, I try to go for more generic designs that would match more than one thing and make sure they are in common colors. For example, brown and ivory are often used in classic. Pic related is a good choice. The motif is simple enough that it won't clash with most things. I wouldn't buy a pair of tights with say, mushrooms or bunnies on them if they won't match more than 1 thing in my closet.
Another example for sweet. If I own a lot of strawberry prints, it would make sense to get strawberry tights. I could coord the prints and potentially solid pieces with them. However if I only owned one dress, it might not be the best purchase when instead a pair of solid pink socks would be just as good and more versatile.

I'd recommend steering clear of regular socks from normie stores until you're more experienced. They don't look good 9 out of 10 times, but you might find a hidden gem. They are usually too plain/frumpy. I get my legwear either secondhand for printed stuff or direct from brands or Taobao stores.

>>10407117
taobao. plain normie white or black tights are fine with most coords

>>10407169
That's really not true, especially when it comes to those paper-white child-type tights. But black and white lace tights are plentiful and cheap and much more widely accepted.

How many coords should I ,as a beginner, have before I start going to meetups?

>>10407220
At least 1, so you have something to wear to a meetup. People are understanding that you are starting out and wont judge on taking a while to get a lot.

>>10407034
I don't have that specific dress but most AP's red prints bleed from my experience. Maybe just check on the waist ties with a wet q-tip?

I have straight, flat, lanky hair. I'm not a big fan of wigs and was wondering if there are any styling tips or accessory recommendations? Usually I just throw on a beret or a boater hat and call it a day.

>>10407205
i see plain solid white tights in simple sweets coords pretty frequently

>>10407290
I do that thing where you style it and pull pieces out, like when I do braids. Don't pull your styles like buns, braids, and ponytails too close to the head if you know what I mean

is it alright to get things like socks, tight and accessories from my lolita dress?

>>10407535
It's alright for anything, it's a taobao reseller. You're better off using it as a catalog, finding the taobao listing (if you can't find it by the title/brand, reverse image search), and using a shopping service. If you don't care about the markup, go ahead I guess.

Reccommendations for places to buy nice-quality bracelets? I don't like wristcuffs, so I want to do stacked bracelets like pic related. Hers are mostly from QPot, but I'm not super into candy themes.

Has Moitie ever released an item with a sailor collar? Sailor collars are so ubiquitous I find it remarkable that Moitie dodged them this long.

>>10407555
>>10407555
They have. Ribbon trim OP and another one with a similar collar is Rose brooch OP.

>>10407549
I get vintage ones from Etsy and ebay. Pic related, I wear this one often (not my hand lol). I look under tags for Avon and Sarah Coventry but sometimes you can find cute things made by random brands

>>10407549
1928.com

Where can I buy nice natural colored jfashion wigs these days. if the answer is Taobao, specifically which shops?

>>10407677
Dreamholic and monkeep are where I get mine from; a person in my comm runs group taobao orders so I just hit her up and check what's in stock. Their wigs range 20-35 once you include shipping and shopping service charges but they are totally worth it imo

>>10407706
Thanks!! Going to chop off my long hair because Im sick of taking care of it. Much appreciated

>>10407677
>>10407706
Dreamholic wigs are bad. I purchased two about a year ago and consider them a rip off. The are thin and the fibers are basically MapOfBeauty amazon-tier. But I don't know your standard of "quality."

>>10407709
I think you forgot to include which brand you recommend

>>10407709
I would prefer one decently nice wig and don’t mind spending upwards of $100 if needed

>>10407709
Nayrt but do you have an alternative to recommend? I’ve been eyeing their wigs because of the gorgeous colors but I’d rather not buy a mousey wig.

>>10407709
Your experience doesn't automatically make it the right one. Not all of mapofbeauty's wigs are terrible either, there's a little thing called reviews and research

I haven't had issues with the quality of dreamholic, my only complaint is that the colors are often not true to image, like when my friend and I order them the colors are off sometimes (straw blonde instead of regular, dark grey instead of silver, etc)

>>10407717
>>10407737
>>10407761
My go to brand is Prisila. Just make sure you're buying the heat-resistant ones.

>>10407771
I've bought and owned various MapOfBeauty wigs and they are admittedly good quality for the $20 price tag. (I'd actually buy MapOfBeauty over DreamHolic.) But like all wigs with the same fiber type, they'll eventually tangle pretty badly. All I'm saying us DrwanHikic really isn't as special as everyone makes it it to be. So many people promote it, but it's all just pretty stock photos. The quality isn't there.

>>10407717 #
>>10407737 #
>>10407761 #
My go to brand is Prisila. Just make sure you're buying the heat-resistant ones.

>>10407771 #
I've bought and owned various MapOfBeauty wigs and they are admittedly good quality for the $20 price tag. (I'd actually buy MapOfBeauty over DreamHolic.) But like all wigs with the same fiber type, they'll eventually tangle pretty badly. All I'm saying is DreamHolic really isn't as special as everyone makes it it to be. So many people promote it, but it's all just pretty stock photos. The quality isn't there.

>>10407709
I've had similar issues with them both times I've ordered from them. The fibers were really shiny and it was poorly styled. The first one I ordered looked nothing like the picture and the second one had crooked bangs. If you're willing to spend that much on a wig I'd suggest cyperous or Priscilla. They're a lot less disappointing

I’ve never owned a brand new BTSSB item, only second hand. I just made a reservation for the new Wizard of Oz JSK. I know that COVID is probably going to interfere with shipping time, but normally (not in a pandemic) how long does it take for items to go out after the end of the reservation time?

>>10407876
Whatever date it says

>>10407604
That looks cheap as shit lmao

What is the consensus regarding SweetDollyHouse's jewellery? I've been looking at their stuff and it seems pretty cute, but I want to get some hear what others think before I buy some of their stuff

Where can I get some decent berets?

>>10408136
I think her pieces are really well made. I've ordered some recent stuff but it hasn't gotten here because COVID... but the things I got a year ago were great.

I just don't know if I actually coord them well lol

>>10407780
Thanks. I’m an old, despite never owning a wig before. Prisila and Cyperous are familiar so I think I’ll start there

>>10408136
i wish she didn't use polymer clay for everything. it's too heavy and everything looks the same texture.

I don't think this is popular enough to be copied, but is this a replica? it looks like the rose back ribbon jsk but isn't made from the same jacquard so I'm wary of it
please help I'm new and don't want to waste my money if it turns out to be fake :(

I had a package shipped through EMS to Canada with Japonica almost a month ago and it's been stuck in Tokyo ever since. I'm getting a little worried since EMS was supposed to continue to Canada. I don't mind if it's super slow but I wish it would at least move out of Japan. I tried e-mailing Japonica just to ask if it could be because of the virus and they haven't responded to me at all, and I even tried to look at Japan post's website and nothing that indicates it'd be stuck for a whole month. Is it lost or is it just virus delays?

>>10408251
What gives you the idea that it’s a replica?

>>10408251
baby and aatp tend to release same or near identical cuts in different fabrics (see their babydoll cut coming in solid, tartan, and a few modern prints with zero or minor differences for example) this probably isnt the jacquard jsk you found on lolibrary but a different release, cotton jsk in the same cut.

>>10408278
From being new

>>10408281
I really would not worry about solid replicas. They don’t happen much, when they do they usually don’t stick a brand tag on them and you won’t be SOL if you accidentally buy one since most of the community is okay-ish with them

>>10408274
Virus delays. Please learn to not be this retarded, and read the room. Both Japonica and Japan's post cant do anything to help you, you just need to stop being annoying and wait.

Does anyone have experience with trades? I'm considering trading a JSK I have with someone else and I'm wondering what the best/safest way to go about it is before I commit

>>10408497
pay each other on paypal and then ship the dresses once both payments are confirmed.

>>10408498
Pay each other the same amount I assume? Ok, thank you!

I have a package from the UK that’s been stuck in NYC for over 7 days :( am I about to be hit with customs? it’s just some accessories. I don’t get why it’s being held up.

>>10408711
it's only been 7 days, don't worry about it.

>>10406968

This just made me wanna get e-packet over ems if this is the case. (I'm getting a coat) any anons know what's better dhl, ems, or epacket? or is there no difference and it's just the time they get to you.

>>10400901
This is a long shot, but there was a taobao release a year or two ago that I want to search for again but the name of the store and release escapes me. It was a very country/classic release, there was a jsk I believe, a tea length skirt with shoulder straps and of all things a set of pants that looked a lot like the skirt. It came in the colors that are the usual for country taobao, dusty blue, mustard, mauve. The promo for the preorder had most of the pictures set in a field.

>>10408742
that anon is wrong about the shipping movement. smaller packages are moving faster, that's all.

>>10408815
lolitadb.com

you can try searching here

Where can I find lolita style shoes in larger sizes from US based brands? I usually go for Bodyline, but shipping is fucked. Have looked through Amazon, Ebay, Modcloth, and Bait with no luck. Specifically looking for light brown sweet style shoes, size 9-10.

what are some good wig brands these days? I'm looking at brightlele ones right now since theirs seem better for day-day fashion ('roots', airy bangs, and fake hairline/scalp)

I quite like the dream holic ones, but they seem really shiny in anything but indoor lighting.

>>10400947
Wouldn't recommend anything made-to-order atm due to manufacturers still working on their backlog.

>>10408920
>>10407780
Read up thread

>>10400947
I placed an order for bows from Cat Tea Party through LC on 5/23 and my stuff shipped 6/4. Tracking is working, it just left HongKong.

>>10408992
I'm retarded, thank you

>>10408907
I think you are screwed if you didn’t like anything on that list. Maybe just order from cotton candy feet and hope brazil shipping is okay

Not a strict fashion question but where/how tf can I watch Kamikaze Girls
I don't have netflix

>>10409152
Pirate it.

>>10409157
This or buy the DVD on Amazon

>>10409152
It’s on YouTube right now, search shimotsuma monogatari

How have sales and moving items on the western lolita market been for May? Are there less sales, more sales, or is it stagnant?

>>10409194
More items are listed due to everyone closet cleaning, and there's more buyers. Items move fast.

>>10400901
What kinds of shoes do people recommend for casual coordinates that are suitable for someone who walks a lot?

>>10409278
Oxfords for gothic/classic, cute sneakers for sweet
dont hurt yourself for the aesthetic, anon

>>10409278
i use mary janes or flats. lolitas have a hateboner for flats but they're most comfy for me

>>10409002
is cotton candy feet worth the price for their bags? i'm in search of a daily lolita bag for school and don't wanna waste my money

Does anybody have a guide on searching for lolita on 2taobao / xianyu? I’m looking for an older baby dress.

Can lolita wardrobe be trusted? Some of their prices seem too good to be true

https://www.lolitawardrobe.com/

>>10409905
It's taobao shit. It just a re-seller site. It's not Japanese brands.

>>10409659
Eh, it’s not worse than brand and if you get the glitter ones they will probably take longer to peel. I would recommend just buying a second hand leather normie backpack or purse in a color you wear a lot for daily wear

I want to try lolita but ,because I often go through cycles of bulking and cutting, I'm scared of spending lots on clothing, but only being able to fit in them/ go to meetups a few months a year

I live in Japan and I ordered from Baby's online website. I received a confirmation email saying Japan Post performance has declined to a bunch of countries, not including Japan. Does that mean I will still get my package?

>>10410032
god some of you are morons

>>10410032

You'll still get it even if you were abroad so long as service to your country is fine. It should get to you no problem.

>>10410036
its the stupid questions thread. its my first time ordering something because i always go in the shops but cant because the pandemic.
>>10410037
thank you anon for not being a dumb sack of shit

>>10410044

Yeah I ordered from their Japan site here in the US and they said they'd send it to the SF shop but that takes a while because they don't do express to their SF shop; when I lived in Japan shipping within the country was typically super quick and cheap since Japan itself is only so big. I was in Kyoto though, can't vouch for other cities or stuff outside of Kansai.

>>10409989
the mannequin in the back with a boater hat looks a lil like squidward
I can't tell you what to do anon, but look into dresses with shirring, since they're literally meant to accommodate a large range of sizes. Same with those elasticized taobao blouses

>>10409989
>>10410049 is right that shirred pieces are the way to go. Imo the trickiest places are your arms, shoulders, and back. Shirring is pretty forgiving on your waist and bust, but I've purchased blouses where everything fit but it was tight in the shoulders or the short sleeves couldn't button around my bicep. And I definitely own some unshirred pieces I can't fit into depending on where my fitness is.

Does anyone here own french cafe and can tell me what kind of buttons it has for the waist ties? I just got mine in the mail and the buttons seem a little 'plain' so i'm wondering if they were replaced (there's no spare button on the inside tag either so i couldn't tell from that)

>>10410285
i should clarify that the stock photos on lolibrary are too small for me to see them also so any help is appreciated

How are you people still placing orders and getting your items? My shopping services have been completely useless.

>>10410310
are you talking about from japan or from china?

>>10409989
>bulking and cutting
we don't need more men anyway

>>10410310
What shopping service are you using?

>>10410330

Female body builders exist. You can also just have a certain fitness routine or goal and still want to wear lolita.

>>10410329
Japan
>>10410331
I use Japonica.

>>10410342
I’ve had no problems with Japonica, including the last couple months.

What are the search terms for searching on xianyu?

>>10410350
That's odd? I've ordered a few things within the past two weeks and they've all been put into storage

>>10410310
i am. i use fj but i use fedex shipping.

>>10410044
no you're really retarded.

>>10410365
just reply to one of their emails and ask them to ship using a courier service or something - otherwise theyre gonna store everything until JP Post resumes

I'm planning on going to Japan next year, provided things get cleared up, and I want to stop by AP, is there anything in particular to know or be aware of before going? I.e., would it be horribly cringey to wear lolita, what kind of stock do they keep in store, things to expect to be asked/to ask, etc.

>>10410411
Naw it’s just a store , nothing weird

I'm a newbie lolita and I'm in dire need of versatile accessories to spice up my coords. Is there a shop that sells a good variety of gothic/classic headresses, wristcuffs and jewelry or am I just going to have to buy everything separately from different sites? I've looked at some taobao resellers and they always seems to have really fancy/elaborate/themed stuff while I'm looking for more "basic" stuff like simple rectangle headresses or wristcuffs in one color etc.

what's currently the best/most cost-effective shopping service for taobao? i only make orders now and again (like once a year) but every time yoybuy's fees seem way too damn high for how little i get (and truthfully their weighing of my packages seemed too heavy), so i want to swap. im buying stuff for journaling (like paper and stickers and deco tapes) so i dont think it'll be particularly heavy enough to incur massive fees.

>pic mostly unrelated

>>10410411
Lolita is acceptable to wear at the shops. The staff wear full coords and they’re very nice and helpful.
Don’t be like that retard in BSoLF that cried when the staff “kicked her out” when the custom is that they walk you out after you buy something.

>>10410285
I own French cafe in black and just checked the waist tie buttons. They are plain round black buttons. I hadn’t noticed but you’re right, they’re a little simple. It’s a busy dress though, maybe that’s why.

>>10410411
Stock in the stores is quite small compared to online, but it will also depend on which store you're visiting. The friendliness of the shopgirls will also vary by store, but Japanese customer service is still leagues above what you'd get in North America regardless.
It's absolutely not cringy to wear lolita to a lolita store? The staff will be in full coordinates and so will most of the other shoppers. I wore a head-to-toe AP coord but don't expect the shopgirls to mention it; wearing head-to-toe AP isn't unusual in the Japanese lolita scene, and is just daily life for AP staff. (For us in the West it feels like a way bigger accomplishment due to it being more difficult to get pieces, but for Japanese they rarely have to online shop or secondhand hunt if they don't want to.) They may also avoid complimenting something you're wearing if they don't outright recognize it as AP, as they obviously don't want to accidentally compliment a competitor brand.
Aside from that, your experience is going to be very similar to any other Japanese shopping experience. The shopgirls will be very friendly and helpful but hesitant if it seems like you don't know much Japanese. They'll ask if you'd like to claim your order as tax-free. Then they'll package your order with care, thank you for shopping with them, and then lead you to the front door to see you off, bow and thank you.
If it's raining they may also have a protective cover for your bag; I know the shopgirl at Liz Lisa provided one for me. But that was the only day it rained in Tokyo while I was there, so I'm not sure if it's common across other stores.

>>10410508
this is spergy as hell. the whole thing reads like a weeb interpretation of japanese mannerisms.

How do you guys think is there a chance AP puts milky bears up for general ordering?

>>10410509
Nayrt but I had that experience too as someone who can only speak English. One Liz Lisa shopgirl dropped her kawaii voice to help me though lol

>>10410495
ok, thank you! mine has plain pink ones (pink colourway), and that makes sense but just wanted to double check!

>>10410509
> anon asks what to expect
> I tell them what my experience was like
> "spergy as hell weeb interpretation"
Okay...?

Anyways, this is what the rain cover looked like. It might be because LL's bag was paper rather than plastic, so again I'm not sure if it's common.

>>10410429
>>10410482
>>10410508
Thanks, anons! I used to live in JP but it's been a good 15 years since I've been there so I just want to make sure I don't do anything crazy. I know street fashion is more common and people generally don't give a shit what you're up to unless you're being offensive, but it's good to have perspective.

>>10410533
That's really cool of them! I can imagine it might be normal practice especially if their bags are paper but it's nice to know they care about even their bags.

>>10410509
did you get a wildly different experience and was it because you misread a price tag

why did soapboxsirens get banned? I checked the blacklist but it hasn't been updated since 2019

>>10410584

She was super annoying but I heard she was caught scamming

Should I choose FedEx or DHL as the shipping method for my FromJapan order? FedEx is cheaper by around 10 dollars and I heard DHL tends to tack on additional fees once it gets to you, but I don't really mind paying more as long as I can rest easy that my stuff won't get lost in the mail.

>>10410705
i always use fedex. i find them to be the most reliable by far.

>>10410564
no, idiot. anon is just reading way too much into things about brand competition. i've gotten complimented for wearing different brands all the time. brands are in competition but it's friendly and not like westerners perceive (why do you think they share models). i guess my experience was different because my japanese is better.

Is it better to get lolita hosiery from bodyline or aliexpress?

Is Melikestea's 'Casual Cupcake – Organza' petticoat a good beginner's petticoat that's worth the money?

>>10410715
Thank you anon, I'll give FedEx a try then.

>>10410508
What's your favorite AP store? There are so many. I liked Yokohama and Hiroshima (RIP apparently).

Also they will compliment different coords, I have gotten compliments from AP shopgirls wearing AtPie and AATP. Idk if brand shopgirls recognize all their older stuff, Baby girls never compliment me at all

>>10410783

Nayrt but the Hiroshima store is probably my favorite instagram page for an AP shop. The only one I have visited is Kyoto and maybe because they assumed I had no Japanese/I spoke Tokyo dialect I learned in school it was hard to communicate easily.

What kind of petticoat should I use with a karami jsk?

>>10410715

When using the 2bao / Xianyu app, whenever I try to search something it comes up with the "unusual network traffic" page and the slider. When I do the slider and it verifies me, then it shows me the "can't connect to server" page with the sleeping fish. If I go back and try to search again, it does the same thing.
Is anyone else having this problem?

>>10410797
Probably a-line, you'll want to use a longer one if you have and hike it up a bit under the empire waist.

>>10410807
I just checked and it looks like I can search just fine.
I notice taobao tends to have a lot of problems with server overload. In my experience, it's best to wait a bit and then try again later. I get similar responses for 2 factor authentication sometimes.
If it doesn't work tomorrow, then I'd get worried.

>>10405772
Yeah, the tag will say Lovely Maxicimam/Lovely instead of just MAM.

>>10410589
I bought from her and she was annoying. I didn’t know she scammed people

>>10410365
They’ll ship with DHL now, just ask them about it.

>>10410806
To be fair, it was 50/50 a joke or a salty anon.

>>10410589
Now she's on fril still trying to do her thing and thankfully, no one is biting. She should give up.

How do you wash headbows and bonnets? Just dunk them in soap and water?

>>10410480
superbuy

>>10410474
go to the taobao thread here and look through the spreadsheet's accessory section

>>10410990
can't speak on bonnets but please don't fully submerge a headbow unless you know for sure the band isn't metal or else it will rust through to the fabric almost instantly - most of APs headbows are (or at least used to be) so be careful anon

>>10410742
never go to aliexpress for anything besides small accessories, and even then I wouldn't risk it. bodyline's hosiery is passable, especially for the price.

>>10410990
like >>10411025 said, make sure there's no metal parts first. detach everything that's detachable, place in a delicates bag and either place in the washing machine as you would an OP, or hand wash it.

>>10410990
>>10411025
I wash headbows all the time and I've never had a rusting problem. Mostly AP cotton ones. I use a bra delicates bag so it doesn't get crushed, and a delicates cycle. After washing I remove them immediately for drying and reshape them.

>>10411057
you can get really nice lace tights on Aliexpress though.

>>10411025
>>10411060
I have also washed AP headbows with no problem but I hand wash them instead of putting them through the machine.

>>10411025
anon you just have to dry them after. rust takes a long time to form...

>>10411025
>>10411059
>>10411060
Thank you! Really appreciate it :)

>>10411066
Nayrt, but not if they’re really old and the metal has had years to oxidize. Water could easily catalyze the effect.

Personally, I spot clean my headbows. My head doesn’t really sweat, so they don’t stink or get dirty.

Does Bodyline's Cinderella bunny in green look blue? Would it be a bad idea to use sax colored accessories with this JSK?

>>10410749
absolutely. their pettis are great. go ahead and buy an a line while you're at it, you'll need one eventually so may as well buy two at once and save shipping.

Did something happen with closetchild's stock? All the photos are pixelated and look like they're taken somewhere different

Does anybody know other lolita dresses made with non chunky knitted fabric ? I can only remember this Innocent world dress.

>>10411218
It's probably just an error on their part. CC does a lot of weird stuff and messes up fairly often. I've seen pictures uploaded upside down, listing with pictures of two entirely different items, incorrect brand/item names etc. I just learn to laugh at it.

This time it looks like someone took those photos on a flip phone or just resized them super small before uploading.

What's the difference between yamikawaii and menhera (or are they they synonymous?)

I've been thinking about making my first coordinate and I'd like to get other people's opinions on this. I'm also going to buy a melikestea petti to go with this coord

My hair is currently black, but I don't think that'll work with sweet lolita, so I might dye my hair and eyebrows brown once quarantine is over

>>10411526
I have some ideas what accessories I might get to go with this coord. I might add a bag but I haven't decided on a bag within my budget

>>10411134
it's a definite mint color, not blue. sax might look a little clashy.

Idk if I should post this here or the taobao thread but does anyone know where to find lace topped otks on taobao/aliexpress that will fit a muscular calf? I know Meta's OTKs have a bit of give, but I can't really justify the shipping cost on one pair of socks atm.

>>10411526
Black hair is fine, some AP models in the past have black hair.

The headbow doesn't match, it's a different shade of sax (short for saxon blue) while the dress is leaning towards mint. That color will be a little tough to match, be safe and go with pink

Last year I started looking for this shirt, I kinda gave up on it. But I want to start looking for it again or honestly just cute secondhand Listen Flavor stuff in genereal.

I totally forgot where I can get stuff like this secondhand though. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks!

What are some good sites for buying secondhand stuff? I want to re-do my wardrobe with pastel jfashion stuff (mostly fairykei/yumekawaii and menhera, maybe some sweet lolita stuff too)

>>10412744
Closet child, Wunderwelt, lace market and lolita sales worldwide group on facebook

>>10403252
>42D
>weight 130ish
Apologies for the unsolicited advice. Assuming your cups are the right volume, you are likely more in the ballpark of a 34K or 36J. Stores in the US tend not to carry anything over DD and a lot of bra fitters are badly trained. UK brands have many more bras in big cup sizes and are easy to find online. Go on amazon, brastop, or barenecessities, they have good return policies. Pay close attention to whether the seller uses US or UK sizing, they're the same up to a DD but different after that.

I'm gonna get shit for mentioning the red alien site here, but abrathatfits has a very accurate bra size calculator. You can even google abrathatfits calculator and just go straight to it without going to the red alien site. Never use the +4 method to measure, it's not accurate. 99.9% of bra manufacturers use the straight underbust measurement as the band size.

If you don't want to do any of that, then at least do yourself a favor, put your 42D on upside down and backwards so the cups hang down your back, taking the cups out of the equation. If that 42 band is still nice and snug like a supportive bra band should be, then feel free to come back here and call me a retarded faggot. But if it falls down your band is too big and you need a smaller band and a higher lettered cup size.

When all's said and done you'll still need to order custom size blouses, but they'll fit better and look better on you if you're wearing the right size bra.

What do I tell the hairdresser if I want a Japanese fringe cut like this? Specifically, I like how Japanese people have long pieces around the face but I'm not sure how to explain it. Longer than hime cut. They're not layers, they're just....face framing pieces? Should I just show the pictures or what?

My hairdresser has just been cutting my bangs and when I tried to explain it, he looked confused. I told him to just worry about the bangs but I'm not sure if it's not an American thing, or if I'm just explaining it poorly.

Can anyone source the original Taobao shop for this? Only found the DI version

hopefully this goes here, i don't usually browse /cgl/ so forgive me. does anyone recognize what jsk this is specifically? my notes say angelic pretty (allegedly) but i'm having trouble finding reference images