/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I've really been wanting to make a velvet skirt or two, but I've been so scared of ruining the lovely fabric. I really want a red skirt and a green skirt.

>Brand selling velvet items
Since when?!

>>8204200
since forever?
AP, IW, BTSSB & Meta have quite a few lovely velvet pieces out there.

>>8204199
I really wish they'd release this so I wouldn't have to pay a 100% mark up+shipping on it

>>8204191
Pretty sure the girl who posted it said it was Marcia velour OP from baby?

I own this in the black and it's absolutely stunning

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>>8204522

>when people use clamp hangers to hang their velvet

>>8204523
I think I may have a pattern..

>>8204529
Kills me inside every time.

Is velvet appropriate to wear in spring? I've got about 10 yards of green similar to >>8204515 and I want to use it, but I don't want to end up looking weird for wearing it outside of winter.

>>8204540
I think you can wear it if it's cold out. In warmish spring it's a little weird but you could get away with it at meets or cons for a little while.

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>>8204517
s-sauce????

>>8204635
4 O'Clock, an indie brand.

>>8204540
I give no fucks and wear it in the middle of summer if it's a cold day. I live in a temperate climate where summer days can dip to ~15 degrees celsius depending on whatever weird weather pattern is coming through.

>>8204529
How else do I hang the skirts? Serious question. I know it's probably not good but folding doesn't seem right either.

>>8204741
Also want to know this.

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>>8204815
I haven't tried it myself but i have seen some girls use the clamp hangars but put a small piece of foam inbetween so there is like a protective layer between the garment and the hangar.

>>8204741
I just put the hanger inside if it makes sense
Hang it like a shirt

What other fabrics go with velvet?

>>8204912

Chiffon looks nice with Velveteen imo. Cotton too.

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>>8204815
Sew loops in the inside of the skirt with some ribbon, then can your clamp hanger.
Nah keep it. It's just a dang shame how clamps damage velvet like that.

>>8204848

I do the same. I would never use clamps on anything really, leaves ugly indents.

>>8204540
It looks most appropriate for Christmas season, IMHO (it's more Christmassy than wintry, to the point where I feel a little weird still wearing my red velvet in January) but really it's fine any time the weather's cool enough for it. Which, here in the UK, is a lot of the time.

Does anyone have any preference between velour and velvet? I think velvet looks much nicer, but velour seems like it's way easier to wear and take care of. Trying to get into it more, didn't know if there were major pros and cons I should know.

>>8204540
You're already going to be seen as weird anyway, might as well go all out.

>>8204517
I've heard this is an AP piece that bodyline knocked off, sort of?

>>8205384
It's a pretty generic design.

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>>8205384
Way off, it's Baby. They are similar, though. Maybe the indie brand was inspired by this, too

>>8205389
>going in the dream dress collage
Oh lord Anon, don't do this to me.

any coords with Royal kingdom velvetteen?

>>8205389
Yes, the 4 o'clock dress is inspired by the baby dress. The dresses are similar, but if you take a closer you can find a few differences. The dress was a commission for a friend, and I bought the dress from my friend a year ago.

>>8204741
You should use hanging loops, which can be sewn in if the skirt doesn't have them. I'm lazy, though, and have a velvet skirt hanging like a shirt. Works fine.

>>8204522
i need....

>>8204520
Hnnggg gothic and velvet.

>>8205389
Ah- I have this dress in burgundy with a matching velvet bonnet. So much velvet. Hnnngg

>>8205499
You own it??! That's amazing. Original OP here, and I have lusted after that dress so hard for so long. please tell me the lining is as beautiful and I can die happy.

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>>8207648
wow, I wish I had changed that file name before I saved that

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>>8206675
Yes, I own it! I'm so happy with the dress. The dress is fully lined. 4 o'clock used high quality velvet, it's so soft. The dress is well made and the lining is made from nice fabric. It's possible to wear the dress two different ways. One possibility is shown in the picture, the black polka dot lace is visible at both side. To wear it on a different way, without showing the black lace, you need to untie the ribbon between the velvet and lining.

I wish I could wear it more often. I need to wait until next winter to wear the dress again.

>>8207982
I am feeling some incredibly gross envy right about now. If you everrr decide you want to pass it on, you have a buyer right here!!

>>8207982
Atleast give OP some pictures to look at! I can feel her love for that dress from over here.

Omg this thread.
My goal for this year is to get at least one velvet piece now.

I have this in black, I'd really love to trade it for the red version. I might need to sell it though.

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>>8206675
One of my outfit pictures. I'm still working on a more OTT coord.

>>8211543
oh my lanta, you have stolen my heart. Now please take my wallet.
Plus there's a matching headbow????? Officially deceased over here.

>>8212166
Thank you! There is a matching headdress. It was a gift from the 4 O'clock designer for my friend. My friend gave it to me when I bought the dress. I think it's also possible to commission the headdress, though.

I don't want to disappoint you, but the price of the dress increased a lot in the last few years. I wanted to commission the same dress before. I couldn't afford to buy it new, that's why I was so happy when my friend offered to sell the dress to me.

>>8211084
If you're struggling anon, sell to me? I'm nice that way, I hear velvet can be quite heavy and therefore, y'know possibly even a burden. I'd be practically doing you a favour.

...holy shit, I need velvet in my wardrobe now.

My only velvet piece, an old school skirt from Baby. I believe the seller said it was from around 2005!

>>8213141
That's a really damn cute coord.

>>8211084
I'd buy it if you're willing to sell. Has to be in good condition though!

>>8211084
Damn I want this, how much does it usually go for?

>>8204191

OP I have that exact same dress, it's velour not velveteen. it's a very comfy cutsew dress though, I wear it to work a lot

>>8212892
kek

this beauty's been marked down
>mfw too fat for it
http://miss-harajuku.com/products/innocent-world-mini-rose-lace-velveteen-doll-op

>>8207648
Ugh I ordered this and they fucked up cutting the last of the red fabric. Got a refund, ended buying bodyline...

>>8204217
just bought this. i have it in black and im considering selling it in the future. hit me up if you want first dibs

>>8214745
emailed

>>8213141
Y u make Rilakkuma cry anon

>>8213242
Thank you!!

>>8214909
What are you talking about, that's just my face. I was sad, ok?

>>8214958
Y u make cry anon Rilakkuma

>>8213141
Jacket source, anon?

>>8205327
I love that dress so much

Someone put me out of my misery and buy this already please.

http://www.lacemarket.us/metamorphose-ivory-embroidered-velvet-jskcape/

>>8213272
I'm not sure tbh, I've never seen it go on sale. It was pure coincidence I found it on maiden clothing.
The girl in the photo must be very short though. I'm 5'8 and the dress is just under knee length for me.

I'd be open to offers, but it was a dream dress for 5 years before I found it. I'm not really sure what a reasonable price would be. It's in really good condition though

>>8216845

This is so overpriced though, considering it's stained.

I'll dump the Meta pieces I own.

This is the Princess Pinafore JSK.

>>8216920

Velveteen Crown JSK.

>>8216928

Don't know the name of this.
It's not actually this bright though, but still very pretty.

>>8216932

3 Stage Frill OP.
Matches the JSK.

>>8216932
This one is totally great.

>>8216959

Thanks! The bib can be taken off which is a nice feature I forgot to mention.

>>8216757
SAUCE???

>>8204209
Wow, this Lilith outfit is actually really great. Usually her outfits don't quite sit right with me, minus the sock choice

>>8204520
This is one of the pictures that really cemented my love of gothic. SO perfect.

>>8205327
velour can look "cheaper" than velvet but it is definitely much easier to wear and take care of. i like it in gothic looks, but then i'm a sucker for that ugly crushed velvet period of goth clothing backing the 90s so....

>>8219475
mte. she always fucks up somehow, to me. this coord is so on point until i look at the legs

>>8219275
It's some old ass Atelier Boz! It's called the Julietta OP. There are two versions, one with dark gray lace and one with velvet ruffles where that lace is. I think they're both from 2001.

>>8216963
I love this series. I have the black and green ops and hope to have all four colourways oneday but have never seen anyone own the jsks from the set. Thanks for sharing anon