/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

How did she manage to make the holes in the petals and prevent them from fraying?

Asked in the previous thread but no responses because it was about to die, but does Leur Getter actually translate into English as anything?
My mind went to French because of the "leur" things but I got nothing after that. It's been driving me crazy for a while.

>>8576023
> Their Getter?
Getter doesn't mean anything in particular in French.

>>8576017
she's probably using a fabric that doesn't fray. im curious how she got the bust to stay on without sewing it in place. is the red glued onto the beige? all fabric glues i've tried show right through the fabric /;

>>8576026
That's what I thought and that's why I'm at a dead end that has been driving me up the wall.

>>8575983
What was the name of that German or Austrian Lolita who died? She had a shaved head, and a nose ring, but she was still really beautiful.

>>8576033
It's probably just a French-sounding gibberish name. Like Häägen-Dazs for Danish.

Why are so many threads being deleted? All those cringe threads, the vocaroo thread, the comfy thread...and that's just in the past few hours.

>>8576122
As far as I know, the cringe threads are getting deleted because people keep singling out individuals.

Do you need a SS to order from Axes Femmes if you're outside Japan? I live in the US.

>>8576122
Because our janitors are useless wastes of oxygen.

>>8576094
katzixx

>>8576267
But this is 4chan not reddit.

>>8576017
She's using a synthetic satin or taffeta, which she cut using a soldering iron or hot knife to seal the edges simultaneously. There's a full explanation of her process here: >http://www.yayahan.com/portfolio/costumes/c.c.-code-geass

>>8576032
It's definitely red on beige, and she used heat 'n' bond.
This is an amazing costume.

>>8576017
most likely laser cut OR she used a method being talked about in the lovelive thread where synthetic fabric is used and a heated exasto knife or wood burning tool to make the shapes so the edges burn alittle and dont fray. idk tho but thats howi would do something like that
>>8576032
it is most likely that there is a skin toned fabric under it and sewed it to the fabric under it or used a heat and bond type fusible web
btw, never use fabric glue. that shit sucks and doesnt do anything. it is practically useless unless your a DIY youtuber making millions off teenage girls

Dumb questions? I have one right here:

https://youtu.be/kp78PCETP9o?t=1m45s

What is that white "string" like things coming out of his/hers hands? I have seen many cosplayers using them but I've never heard what is called or where you can buy it.

Does anyone just make costumes for fun?

I like the idea of cons but I find them incredibly boring. I don't have any desire to meet celebs or sit in on shitty panels and I can order most of the shit there online.

Making costumes is fun but then you're pretty much restricted to halloween to wear them

Anyone cosplayed from a Hentai?

I think the Bible Black school uniforms look cute af, but I don't wanna be "that girl" who gets a shitload of negative attention from a bunch of pervy guys.

>>8576330
You mean the streamers? It's a party store item , though for these a magic shop would probably have them.

>>8576360
Just make things and post online, or hall con it. Don't buy a badge, just hang out outside and shoot the shit with other cosplayers. Do whatever you want.

>>8576360
There's actually a ton of us, anon. We just don't post anything or attract attention and are therefore unnoticeable.

Are plaid lolita items suitable for warmer weather?I want to get some BTSSB plaid items but i fear i have to wait until winter to wear them. I don't mean summer hot, more like spring warm weather.

>>8576277
Thank you!

Are the cgl mods buddies with Cosplay Deviants? The cringe thread got deleted after that nightmare fuel girl can in and complained that an unshooped picture of her got used for the topic.

I've never once in my entire life worn a wig, but now I'll wear 2 for 2 different cosplays, help me out here m8s. Which part of these wigs is the front part that is supposed to end up at my forehead, blue or red? Also, I'm a guy that always wears his hear short. I don't feel like my hair will obstruct or get in the way of the wig, should I still use the wig nets that were provided to me by the online seller? Thanks a ton!

>>8576610
the red is the top of the wig. wearing a cap will help keep your hair in check and can help keep the wig in place.

>>8576017
I'm 100% sure it is syntetic fabric + laser cut.

How would I do the white part/collar of this dress? I am pretty new at sewing (obviously) but have done everything else that this costume needs in terms of skill... This part just stumps me a little. Is it a shirt underneath? I feel like that would look so bulky

Thanks

>>8576624
it looks like a bib/yoke collar, part of the dress design. you can also make or buy a false yoke to wear, which would be a bit like wearing a bib rather than a full shirt underneath.

>>8576632
something like pic related could be another option if making the collar stumps you.

>>8576270
From what I understand, yes.

I ordered from the Axes Femme Zozotown shop using Buyee as my SS. I heard Buyee is expensive but I had a 50% off service fees coupon and that helped.

>>8576360
Yeah, I go to cons now basically just to see friends I don't get to see otherwise and wear costumes.

>>8576270
Couldn't you just use tenso?

>>8576632
>>8576635
Cool! Any in print patterns available or the name of that type of item? I looked up mock collar but I end up getting turtlenecks

Alright. I have Invisalign. Which means that small spikes are attached to my teeth to keep the plastic aligners on. But this year for Halloween, I want to wear fake teeth like I did last year. Is it possible for me to fit veneers over my Invisalign aligners? Or just over the spikes? I've attached a photo of what the spikes look like with the aligners on (not my teeth but similar). They're nearly invisible with the aligners off but they still protrude and I'm worried about not being able to fit false teeth over them

>>8576805
dropped pic

Do you think that old-school natural kei will work for plus size girls? I know that I'll probably look like a little old mormon lady, but I'm actually pretty okay with that.

>>8576805
With things like the scarecrow fangs, you mold the fangs to your teeth, so I don't know why they wouldn't work. The fangs are under $20, just order a pair and try them.

Can someone tell me what could be wrong here? I'm lending a machine and it was given to me like this lol.

>>8577112
The tension is all wrong, and now you probably have a bunch of tangled threads around your bobbin. You need to open the place where the bobbin is and get rid of all the tangles and adjust your tension to something more appropriate for what you're sewing. Make sure the bobbin is put in correctly as well.

>>8577125
This machine is a lot more touchy than my own lol. Played with it a bit and now I've got what is almost a nice stitch I think but it's still a little messy. Any idea what the problem might be?

>>8577163
Did you try rewinding the bobbin? Sometimes that will fix it.

Also the problem is called "birdnesting", so I'd try googling the sewing machine model and birdnesting and see what other people have done to fix it.

Do/have we had a thread of self-posting for con-crit? Or is coord help thread basically that.

I'd be interested in getting opinions here bc its so much more honest. But not just taken from CGL like...I would rather put it here of my own free will and see what concrit I could get.

>>8576280
The singling-out thing is a /cgl/-specific rule. Mods slapped it on us a year or two ago since we'd have so many threads dedicated to one person.

>>8576504
Depends on the colors. Lighter plaids (usually white + some other color) look good in the spring. Usually gingham stuff is suited for spring/summer.

>>8577351
we have had self-post and concrit threads before. i think if you start one for "general concrit" people might participate.

>>8577462
Agreed
Cosplayers and lolitas would likely both enjoy it

>>8577351
Coord help would be it for lolita.
If you're a cosplayer, there's con-crit threads infrequently. Usually there's the Help thread that can be used for that, but I'm not seeing it now.. did this thread become the replacement for it..?

>>8577509
I think the self or work in progress thread sometimes get used for that.

So i'm looking to possibly take on a few commissions for props, but I have absolutely no idea where to advertise myself/how to go about it. Any advice would be awesome

How much do you "size up" from your natural measurements when shopping for lolita? My waist is 61 cm but it seems most small dresses are around 70 cm. Is that too much of a gap?

>>8578013
Commissions thread. I think they mentioned there's also a Facebook page that you can look through? I don't remember the title though.

When will somebody do a good Cassie Cage cosplay? Am I expecting too much?

So is anyone from /cgl/ actually going to newcon, or is it gonna be me alone with the popcorn watching the drama?

>>8578035
Typically you want to be 4-5cm under the listed measurements, so things might be a bit big on you. My waist is 60cm and usually I don't buy anything without corset lacing - sometimes I'll buy items that only have shirring, but I've had to alter pieces like that before. If your bust isn't super small too, you might be fine with just waist ties.

what's the easiest way to get an old, left in the attic type smell out of a jsk? it's a non-print jsk by baby but I'm not sure if I should even hand wash it because any friction might rub the gold off of the little dots (they aren't a part of the fabric).

>>8578200
If the weather is nice where you are, hang it outside for a day. Fresh air does wonders for smelly clothes.

>>8575983
Where can I find small lolita shoes?
I've tried finding small sized lolita shoes for some time now with little luck. I'm barely a US size 5. Posted in a recent shoe thread with no answers and the best advice from friends is custom Antaina or loliable shoes. There must be something better.

>>8576624
If you go to a thrift store you will find a lot of pintuck blouses. Just cut out the collar and yoke part and sew it on the dress.

>>8577461
Ah i understand!I saw some red plaid stuff but it seems more for winter than warmer weather.

>>8578225
What style? You can try kids formal wear places

>>8578068
There is no commissions thread?

>>8578164
Thanks for your help!

Do ardas natural wig colors look okay or cartoony?


......I'm making an elsa wig.

>>8578543
A lot of people went to Arda for their Elsa wigs, don't worry

I'm new to owning chiffon dresses, how do I wash them? Can I put a Misty Sky JSK in a washing machine?

>>8578204
will do, thanks!

my wig isn't going to be here in time even though I ordered it way ahead of time what do I do?? can I not wear my costume now without looking stupid? can't buy an extra wig because I spent all my money

>>8578996
Got any friends who might be able to lend you something close?

>>8579010
no they all just wear masks and helmets
thanks anyway though anon it was a good idea

>>8578225
Bodyline has shoes down to 225 as far as I know. Put a thick insole in there and you're good to go

>>8576023
guetteur means watchman, they might have spelt it wrong. Or they might have just thought it sounded French and used it.

>>8578035
With that waist measurement you can probably fit into a lot of skirts, even if dresses end up being too big-- Innocent World in particular has very small waist sizing on their skirts.

>>8577107
I own a pair of scarecrow fangs and the way they are designed, it's impossible to fit them over Invisalign. That's why I'm looking into veneers

>>8579212
My mistake. Best of luck in your search.

>>8576300
The wig irks me though. It just looks so so cheap. It also should be darker

Does aliexpress give you a confirmation if something had shipped? I bought something either Monday or sunday but haven't received anything back

If boys like cute girls and girls like cute boys, why are only crossplaying girls acceptable?

>>8579350
I love crossplaying guys. I know I'm not alone.

>>8578996
If the con you're going to is large enough there should be booths selling wigs in the dealer's room. Just buy one there and return the wig you're getting to get your money back.

>>8578035
I have a 63 cm waist and most new releases are just way too big on me. I mostly buy skirts and really old dresses. If you wear mostly classic or gothic, investing in a few good vests/bustiers is a great option to make wearing skirts more interesting.

Here's probably the dumbest question ever, but here goes.

WHERE THE FUCK CAN I FIND WINE-RED THIGH HIGHS? Preferably not online.

I'm dead serious. I've checked every clothing store and supermarket, and they only have stockings or kneesocks

>>8580766
Where are you located?

>>8580766
Have you checked fetish clothing stores?

>>8576798
Try searching for collar dickies, not mock collars

>>8580766
I've seen/gotten pairs from Forever 21, Gap, H&M, and American Apparel. If you're not in NA can't help you much, sorry

What general adjustments would people recommend be done to improve a shitty China-bought costume? I'm new to cosplay, doing it for a group and have little sewing skills, so I'd like to research what I'm probably going to have to do before I do it. It's a fitted dress if that helps, so I assume I'll have to take it in a little in certain places.

>>8581316
If you can get a copy, the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing has some very helpful sections have what makes a garment fit well. Lots of diagrams and pictures.

Its hard to say exactly what alterations will need to happen without seeing the dress. You may have to hem it, you may have to add or modify darts, you have have to adjust the length or fit of sleeves...Its hard to say.

If you're really nervous, would it too expensive to buy two, just in case you fuck one up?

what is the best paint for painting props coated in rondo?
will acrylic work or what?

I was invited to a Decora party... I have little to no knowledge about the fashion. What makes a outfit "Decora"? Looking at some pictures the fashion looks so random.

Is there 1 con in America which is like the one you should go to at least once? I've been thinking if going to AX 2k16, but it'll be a tad tough to to being a Michigander, if y'all had to choose 1 con which would be most worth it?

>>8581751
put a ton of accessories on top of more accessories and you are good to go.

Reasking, posted in old thread right before it died, how are you supposed to sit in a petticoat? I commute a lot, is it alright to be sitting in a car with a petticoat or will that cause it to deflate faster? Is it better to take the petticoat off for driving/traveling?

>>8580766
I have some from Urban Outfitters

>>8581784
I take it off in the car for comfort, I don't drive though. In journeys longer than 20 minutes you're gonna wanna take it off, and it also helps keep it poofy. I usually just slip it under my skirt in a corner of the parking lot and go to a bathroom to adjust when I get there, not too difficult.

I bought something from China on Ebay with 'free shipping'. How long does it normally take for something to get to the US? They're little hair clips if it matters.

>>8582002
3 weeks on average for me. I buy an assload of shit on ebay and the only time it took longer than that was during CNY.

>>8579350
Crossplaying girls are only acceptable if they're
>really good at contouring/actually appearing male
>cosplaying a cute/young/short/pretty guy

Same with guys, but they tend to be worse at pulling off the makeup and figure.
Some are really good, though. Most Touhou cosplayers are men.

>>8580766
Why not online? Sock Dreams has a pair that's.. listed as Burgundy, but might be what you're looking for.

>>8581391
>rondo
Not sure what that is.. did you mean to type bondo?

>>8581751
Basically as the other anon said: piles of accessories. Decora is mostly recognized by the ridiculous amounts of clips in fringe/bangs.
A little tip though: try having a theme in your outfit, so it seems more like a fashion and not just like you raided Claire's. (ex. strawberries, hearts, stars, etc.)

>>8582002
Give it about 2 weeks to get through customs and across the Pacific. Once it hits America, you'll get it pretty quickly.

>>8582032
Nah, rondo = bondo + resin.

What do people mean when they say caps of a conversation are on PT? What is PT? I only know it as Physical Training, Portugal, and Pixyteri...I doubt that those are right. I just want to follow some drama.

I was wondering how much of a good idea people consider it to be to wear a nice-quality, natural-looking cosplay wig as a part of a "normal" outfit? That is, it could be j-fashion or something like that but not lolita or an actual cosplay. I am debating whether or not to cut my hair short and wanted to just get used to it, plus have some fun with a few different styles, but I wasn't sure if that would just be guaranteed to look like garbage or if it would be considered to be worth trying out. I'm just wondering about the general opinion here.

>>8583669
i'm assuming they mean the pt board on lolcow

Are there any in-store shopping services around that will keep an eye out for stuff in Closet Child? Or any that will even go to Closet Child besides tenshi? (I know Tokyo Pirates had some sort of wishlist thing going on, but I have no idea whatever happened with any of that.)

>>8582236
Huh.

Resin might be a little weird to paint over, but I'm pretty sure acrylic would be fine.

What's the CHEAPEST way to get fit without running or swimming?

I want to fit into my dream dress

>>8583691
The "natural looking" part makes me squint a little, but wearing wigs daily isn't all that strange.

>>8584055
There's plenty of little workout routines you can do at home, no cost to you.
Google whatever thing you're looking for (I'm assuming you're trying to cut down on your waist/bust, so look for core exercises).
As long as you take the time to do it 3-4 times a week and don't eat a load of trash, you should be able to fit into your dream dress.

>>8584055
Walking. Yeah, really. Walk wherever you go, wander, go for a walk. And do it every day.

>>8584057
>Google whatever thing you're looking for (I'm assuming you're trying to cut down on your waist/bust, so look for core exercises)
Completely disregard anything this persons says, please. Training specific parts of your body does not affect where you will lose weight. Actually if you actually do core exercises well enough to build muscle you will become thicker around the waist.

>>8584057
Are there any kind of sports I could do?

I'm a NEET with not much money.

>>8584055
If you're trying to lose inches then diet is just as important, if not more important than exercise. So work on that first. But if you want to exercise at home then just look up workout videos on youtube, like blogilates and stuff, you don't usually need any equipment. I don't know about sports because I think a lot would cost money for membership/gear but maybe just look around for some kind of local games/clubs/gatherings in your area?

>>8584062
Kickboxing is cardio heavy, that's one of those things you can just look up on Youtube how to do. Make sure you stretch beforehand though,
And usually there are local groups that do some kinda sport together with a small entry fee, probably could find out via your town hall.

Why do lolitas call reselling dresses for profit scalping instead of flipping? Is it for the butthurt undertone it comes with?

>>8584696
I feel like "flipping" implies they altered the dress to make it more valuable, like what people do with houses.
Unless you mean it differently?

>>8584696
You mean just selling for what they got it for? I mean if they can get more money (maybe for more brand), why not? It's only when they don't start dropping the price after a long time that it starts to get annoying.

>>8575983
What kind of bottoms do you wear with an outfit like this?

>>8584739
Booty shorts. I have some that reach an inch down my thighs at the most.

I never really go here, so I'll put it in this thrd. I don't purchase many things so I got something from Qutieland. They are taking an awful long time for replying (waiting 3 weeks now) when my purchase should have been shipping and possibly have already arrived by this time. Anyone familiar with this issue?

They did tell me once my mail ended up in their spam on the early stage...should I use a different one and send a message?

I run a small lolita indie brand I'm going to have a table at a small con soon. I'm also participating in their fashion show. I'm coming from far away and the only person I have to help me run my table is modelling in the fashion show. We have to be away from our table for a few hours for the fashion show rehearsal and the show itself. What should I do to keep my table safe when we aren't there running it? This is my first con so, obviously this is an incredibly dumb question and I'm pretty embarrassed that the situation didn't occur to me earlier.

>>8584856
this is probably better for the artist alley thread but my idea would be to find a third person that you trust to run your table. tbh if you knew you were going to table at a con, then you should have planned on staying there for the entire time. leaving your table unguarded at a con is waaay too risky.

>>8584856
Consider taking someone along who doesn't mind missing out on certain events, has some interests but not a lot lot and that you know of course, to keep watch. That way, your extra person can watch your stuff while you look around sometimes and also profit from looking around him/herself.

What's the best way to order from Cocolulu? Do they have an international site or do I need a shopping service? Hoping for an international site because I have no experience with shopping services...

>>8584856
Whatever you decide to do just know that leaving the table exposed is in NO WAY an option, you will get robbed blind at the least. I tend to assume the worst in these sort of situations so I can avoid losing stuff.

>>8584841
>qutieland
no, anon....just no. they're awful and you should run.
check to see if the shop you want something from has an aliexpress

>>8584696
People typically call out "scalping" in one of two scenarios. I'm not saying whether or not they are justified, just the general trend.
>When they sell for way more than what the dress is worth
It's fine if you get a rare dress, wait a while, and sell it for 20% more if it really is sought after... But when you pick up some BL trash and add a zero to the price tag then that's a little excessive.
>When they buy a dress for the sole intent of marking it up to sell
This is more controversial, let's say dress A has a limited run online of 500 dresses. Maybe a person buys 3 of said dress, or maybe they only get more, but they don't really want to own it or even "try it out". They just bump up the price to turn a profit because the dress is limited edition.

Personally the first one doesn't get me mad, if you jack up your price and someone is willing to buy it at that price then that's between the two of you. For the second one, I suppose it is ethical and "fair" in the sense of capitalism/free market/whatever but it is irritating to have to go through second hands and a markup just to get a dress from someone who wants to make a buck.

>>8584056
Ah I meant, not party city wig. By natural look I was thinking natural colors but I would be willing to try "other" colors as well.

Dumb question here, what places do you suggest to buy lolita blouses and shoes? It seems like the only options I see are
>bodyline/f+f which I'm not too sure about quality-wise
>Taobao but I'm probably not going to make an order big enough yet
>Brand but you know, $$$
>Custom? But those also seem pretty pricey.

I would like to find something somewhat like the quality of mid/upper range Taobao, but I would be willing to pay more to make a smaller order and not deal with the hefty shipping.

>>8576362
I'm cosplaying a character from a game but that character is actually really widely known from a kinky ass fan doujin. Go for it.

>>8585403
bodyline and f+f are fine for blouses and shoes.

other places are lacemarket, egl sales on lj and facebook sales

>>8585403
Taobao reseller? Secondhand?

>>8581773
I would say it depends on what makes a good con to you. I'm not much into panels or industry events, but if you like those AX is great. I've heard Katsucon is beautiful for cosplaying and photoshoots. If you're in it to party (kind of like how I am), that's different.

>>8581773
Katsu has great photoshoots.
I've heard that Comic Con Sydney (perhaps a bit far for you) is regarded as pretty fantastic for comic fans, as compared to the San Diego show.

>>8585395
That's actually what I was thinking, haha.
But if you're doing natural colors, keep in mind what natural really is, ie. no solid blacks or bright blondes.

>>8585463
Good point. Do you think the other colors would be acceptable to try out with louder outfits (by which I mean colors people might dye their own hair as. I'd like to try color without sacrificing my locks)

>>8585403
my-lolita-dress, glitzy wonderland, and other taobao resellers are useful when you just want to make a small order.

>>8584062
Dancing! If you're into K-pop there are a ton of solo choreographies you can find on youtube. All you need it some space, preferrably a mirror, and music.

Can anyone suggest good shopping services to buy from Korea?

>>8584863
>>8584881
>>8585385
Thanks for the responses, that's basically what I figured. Is it normal for a con to have any staff that can keep an eye on my table for me? I'm coming from really far away and can't afford to bring anyone else with me.

>>8585848
You need to ask the con directly. It's different for different venues, but I know at a cons I volunteer at, it's actually a violation of contract to leave your table unattended, and the volunteers are no longer allowed to watch your table for you. They're not anal enough to harshly punish people, but they might not be invited back in the future. It's a con that's popular enough to have options though.

>>8585848
if you're lucky you can band together with your fellow artists to help cover each other but that's not a guarantee in advance

http://arda-wigs.com/collections/light-blonde-013/products/venus
Thinking about getting this for clownpiece cosplay. Would this work or should I get something else?
For fabric.com which way does the fabric run in comparison to pic related?

>>8585479
Red is very common, yeah.
I think it's fine as long as the colors are nice.

>>8585514
d'oh, forgot about that. That's probably what I will do just to pay the markup and be done.

How do you make thigh high socks look good on you? Because they're so tight to stay up by themselves, the spillover at the top is just bugging me so much. I'm a skinny Asian and I still feel really gross with the spillover. Any other options besides the fake thigh high stockings?

>>8586437
Nude tights under or sock glue

Is there a name for the furry fabric this pin is made from? I want to make some embroidered pins similar to this.

I want to make a cacodemon cosplay but I have no idea how I'd do this besides gluing balloons on my body or making a round mascot style suit. Would putting together an outfit like a gijinka be acceptable?

Alright, so I'm just getting into lolita. Should I bother creating a LJ account for egl comm sales, or are most sales done on Lacemarket now?

>>8586648
I'd say it's more LM and Facebook sales tbh

>>8586480
Get a black zentai, make a large cacodemon doll/plushie thing, walk around with it.

I know that for unshirred lolita pieces, generally you should be under the measurements listed but I'm looking at an OP to buy and I'm about 10 cm under the measurements, is that too much? I just don't wanna look like I'm swimming in the dress

can anyone take a picture of the Pisces constellation on their IW Astronomical Clock? I've thought about getting a tattoo inspired by that design and I just can't find any decent pictures.

WTF is the brand name for the 2-part casting resin that is exothermic and starts with a clear part and yellow part but turns white and has a super fast (like 5 minutes or less) casting time?

I've used it before and I'm having one of those days where I can't fucking brain and remember what it's called to order more. Comes in 16oz bottles usually, I think you can even buy it on Amazon. I've bought it multiple times but apparently long enough ago that it's not in my order history and I can't fucking remember the actual name of the product! So frustrating!

>>8587160
It's fine. If it's that small of a gap you can always use a little pin to make it adjust completely.

Does anyone have a really basic cooardinating guide for street fashion? I've been trying to get into j-street fashion for years but i feel stuck

>>8590991
J-fashion encompasses alot of different styles, so you should narrow your focus to get better answers.

How the hell do you contact people without an official page for being guests at a con? Trying to figure out where to send messages is driving me up the wall.

>>8591051
I can't believe it took me this long to remember the term but I really like Aomoji-kei stuff. Other brands I like are Candy Stripper and Aymmy in the batty girls.

i'm working on a cyberpunk outfit for a con next july and am just starting to figure out what cybernetic implants i want to make. since the pants i'll be wearing don't have pockets, is there any good way to integrate my phone into these contraptions without completely ripping off the pip-boy?

general resources on cyberpunk gear would be appreciated, but i definitely wouldn't demand them since i can keep doing my own research.

What ever happen to the /fit/ inspiration threads that would happen every Friday? Were they banned or...?

>>8592044
banned, not cgl enough for this board.

>>8585848
Based on who I think you are and what 'con' you are talking about, I think you should ask the staff directly and they'll be happy to provide volunteers to watch your table.
I'd have helped you but I'm modelling too, sorry !

>>8591319
dunno what a pipboy is but why don't you just get one of those plastic phone holder things that are meant to clip onto belts etc, and then just incorporate that into whatever pieces you're making? then you can just pop your phone off it whenever you need, but it'd also be sturdy enough to not fall off accidentally

>>8590991
honestly my best advice is just to put together inspiration folders for the style you like and see what you find works and doesn't work on other people

>>8587160
depends on the cut/style of the op; if it has corset lacing or something? no problem at all. even if it has waist ties to tie pretty tight that'll help, but if its just plain unshirred and unadjustable it might hand a little uncomfortably baggy

>>8586648
i'd say only bother making an lj for that if you want to buy something off the comm-sales, lacemarket tends to work much nicer for the seller i find

>>8592055
Is there anything we can ever do to fix this? Banning fit Friday has always felt like saying that all Curves gyms need to be shut down because p90x exists. They just cater to completely different crowds.

cgl fit=
>Kawaii dance routines and other alternatives for exercise
>Girl progress pictures
>Focus on weight loss
>Moves way slower and a good weekly place to gather

/fit/ fit=
>Focus on muscle gain
>Discussions on who is alpha and beta
>protein squats and gains
>Moves way too fast for cgl users

I mean, we can keep azn fashion, skincare and hair threads here because /fa/ has been taken over by dudes so why can't we have a weekly seagull fit thread?

>>8591064
Actual Japanese guests? Contact the company they work for (press/PR contact). If there is a company in your country that represents them, you might start there with their press contact?

>>8584856
Is this for rufflecon, or an anime con? If it's rufflecon, you probably can close your table relatively safely. Bring fabric / bed sheets and tape, pins or binder clips. Cover everything completely and pin/clip/tape the fabric down. Ask who ever is next to you to watch and make sure no one messes with it. But really tuck all that fabric in so that it's a pain to get anything out from under it. And take your cash box with you, don't leave it.

Alternatively, find out what other lolita brands are going to be there and who is next to you. You can try asking the person who will be next to you if they have someone to cover their table, and if that person would be able / willing to help watch or cover your table as well.

You could also try just asking your friend's list in general who is going, and see if you can get coverage even just for the prep time from those people?

>>8585435
>>8585456
Thabk you two very much! I'm more in it for the panels, but also enjoy cosplaying, I really appreciate the feedback

>>8585392
OP here that's pretty damn tiring... sounds like a lot of effort and market watching like I can't imagine the profit would even be worth the time and wait

>>8584739
Do you have a link for that sweatshirt?

>>8592438
I agree completely. Is there anyone we can bring up these points to?

>>8592168
the pip-boy is a device in the fallout video games that is worn around your character's arm, and bethesda released a limited edition of fallout 4 that includes a physical pip-boy prop that can house a smartphone (they will also be releasing a free app so that your phone can actually act as your pip-boy while playing fallout 4). i suppose using a phone screen wouldn't really be ripping it off as long as i didn't have it attached to my lower arm, though. i'm just a very uncreative person and should probably stick to carbon copy cosplays (and possibly would if i hadn't already sunk time & money into this outfit).

So I've decided to step up my cosplay game a little bit, I have handsewn some clothes and a Miku cosplay with I would say B level craftsmanship but I want to try something more advanced. If I tried a Mami Tomoe cosplay would it be a horrible disaster, and should I try something intermediate? I am fairly confident that I can get good materials and sew basic things and try harder things but, I'm not so sure...

>>8592438
I think the problem is that we'd have to up moderation to keep /fit/ out. They'll jump at any opportunity to tell girls that everything they're doing is wrong.

What constitutes as boob loaf?

Can mini top hats work in lolita?

>>8594086
Boobloaf is when your bust doesn't fit in the top and creates this long bump across your chest, rather than two boob-shapes.

>>8594120
I think they can if they match the coord, but it's such a cringe thing to see because so many itas have worn it out.

I made a cape, it's looking pretty nice. But now I don't know how to attach it to my shoulders? It can't have a visible strap... And I have armour shoulder pieces. How can this work out?

>>8594136
Velcro on your shoulders, under the armor?
Or safety pin it, in absolute doubt.

>>8594078
Just do whatever cosplay you want. You can only learn by doing. Even if it doesn't come out the way you want, you'll learn from your mistakes and you'll do better next time. If you have specific questions, come ask them here and people will help you as best they can. We all learned by trying harder and harder things, so just go for it.

>>8594177
I thought of it, or buttons, but I don't really want to make a permanent alteration on the costume beneath it, so I was looking into other options.

If it has to be, it has to be, though

Thanks!

Really new to lolita, bought pic related because it was on sale from the Baby SF store, but I honestly have NO idea what can be worn with this kind of dress. It's like wearing a bag. Do I wear something that creates a waistline like a belt or cardigan?
Don't want to ask in the coord thread because I'm just trying to figure out shape before I figure out anything else.

Can I give synthetic clip ons mermaid waves by branding them?

>>8594445
Honestly I think those sorts of cuts are really ugly and flattering on just about nobody, but they can be really cute styled more casually with a cardigan like you said, since it creates a bit of a waistline.

>>8594445
Jesus Christ DONT put a belt on it.

The shape is an A line, and it has no waist.

>>8594445
That's the silhouette. Some body types look good with those types of dresses, some don't. Try experimenting with different amounts of poof? It's definitely a loose a-line shape.

>>8594136
you could use a clear plastic strap although that is semi-visible...

>>8577078
I feel like it'd be cute, go for it!

>>8592438
>we can keep azn fashion, skincare and hair threads here because /fa/ has been taken over by dudes
no, those are here because they relate to either/both the C and GL parts of the board. a lot of men browse /cgl/, especially on the cosplay side of things. the /ouG/ gender poll was mostly male as well.

if you want Fit Fridays to come back, make them fit into the topic of the board. do not make it about gender--take that shit to lolcow. make it something like:

>What is your goal cosplay body? What are you doing to get there?
>Do you fit brand well? What would you change, or what are you trying to change?

we still fight tooth and nail to keep our feels threads. i think having a seagull fitness thread would just take the same amount of dedication and yelling at people who go offtopic.

>>8586727
What's the name of the best Facebook page?

When making a dress with multiple fabric is it fine to use different material?

>>8594474
Honestly I don't like this kind of cut either, but I like the print a lot and I figured if nothing else maybe I'd resell it if I couldn't get it to work for me. I'll try a cardigan.

>>8594481
Noted, will scrap the belt idea.

>>8594494
I'll try layering up some poof, thanks for the chart! I've seen it before but I didn't have it saved.

when making an urgent order with Japonica Market, do you send the order form in the message section of your paypal payment?

>>8594987
Elaborate.

>>8584055

Doing things that raise your heartrate and make you sweat while balancing a good diet.

You can try skiprope if running is not your thing.

I have very dark borwn hair, combined with dark, bushy eyebrows. I'm cosplaying Merida this weekend at Tracon, and all I'm missing is the makeup for my eyebrows. I hate how stupid I look with a red wig and brown eyebrows...
I won't shave them right of and draw new ones, and I can't colour them permanently. So is there any makeup I can use? I don't know much about makeup, as you probably guessed.

>>8586437

The spillover is called skindentation and is the best part. So feel comfortable in your skin.

Or use some of that double sided fashion tape. That might work as well.

>>8594987
When making a lolita dress, you can use two or more types of fabric on the same dress, yes. For example, a velveteen bodice and a gobelin skirt, or a cotton bodice and a chiffon skirt.

What you want to pay attention to is fabric weight (velveteen + quilting weight cotton would be weird), placement (a bodice that is half a textured fabric like gobelin and half another texture would be weird), quality, and washability (don't put dry clean only fabric with hand wash only fabric; you will have no way to wash your garment)

I know each cosplay contest has its own rules but what is the general consensus on hand making props such as necklaces, soul gems from Madoka, something like a Digivice, etc? Will it get me extra craftsmanship points if I make it or is it alright if I buy them even if the competition is for handmade outfits? Or is it not really worth the effort and I would be better off buying nice ones.

>>8591319
So, first off, cheers on doing a cyberpunk outfit, I hope you post it here when you're finished because I always like to see some good cyberpunk stuff.

I always liked the 80's cyberpunk aesthetic of carrying around a somewhat clunky deck. I've seen some designs where the deck is on a shoulder strap for carrying around. Or you could make a head mounted deck and have your cell phone on the side showing stats like CPU usage, temp, memory, etc. Or a really cheesy 'virtual reality' render. If you really want to integrate it into your outfit though I'd consider either using a lot of cybernetics, the maybe have your phone showing the running stats on your augmentations, with it mounted on your chest and peaking out of your jacket, or on your bicep peaking out of short sleeves. You could also just do the arm mount and make it look slim and slick. Pipboys are purposefully huge to fit the 50's retro future theme, if you don't have that bulky silhouette on your arm, it won't look too much like a pipboy..

>>8596032
It's not even always specific contests so much as it is the individual judges you get that really impact that criteria. If all you care about is winning and you can't make good props, then just buy, because you won't earn points with anyone if you have a crappy hand made prop but some judges will like a nice store bought prop.

How cosplay friendly is FACTs in Belgium? Is cosplay frowned upon in the halls?

whats the best way to start a helmet without a mannequin head

Is there anywhere on a taobao product page that lists how much the item weighs? I'm trying to estimate what kind of shipping charge I'm going to be looking at, but I can't find weight info on anything.

>>8597035
A helmet, like one of those plain round ones.
(I found some on Ebay by searching for "commuter bike helmet")
Fill in the holes, but it'll give you a nice even base to build off of.

I'm a guy and am thinking about getting into lolita fashion, How should I go about it? Could I approach my local comm for help or will they just think i'm a creep?

>>8597346
check out the lolita guidebook on tumblr and do other research on how to get started. there is a lot of information about getting into lolita online, and usually comms do not appreciate handholding someone who has not done prior research.

don't bother looking for lolita tips for guys. any physical issue you might have (tall, broad shouldered, big feet) has been experienced by women in and out of the fashion. google questions specific to your issue, sans any gender markers. when you ask /cgl/ for help, do the same.

try to have a decent coord assembled before you join a comm. this will take care of the potential creep factor.

I really want to buy some stuff from mbok/yahoo auctions, but I have a bunch of questions about the whole process.

If I want to buy more than one item, but from more than one seller, can I still have it sent in one parcel?
Can I buy from both Yahoo Auctions and mbok and have it sent with the same parcel?
If one auction ends a few days after another, can I still have both of the items sent together?
Generally, is it reasonable to ask a shopping sevice to wait a few days with shipping a parcel because I have other auctions pending?
If yes, how long is it reasonable to make them wait/how much should I spend before this is reasonable?

Links to guides/good shopping services are also welcome!

Does textured spandex (either in the weave or embossed on top) exist? All I can find is fabrics with 2 way stretch.

>>8597784
I use Japonica and they hold your items up to one month. In that month you can shop as much as you'd like and it will all be sent in one package. Most shopping services are the same, they will not compleat the order until you tell them to send your package.

I need shoes for an 80s themed Halloween event. I read that kitten heels were very popular back then, but it seems like super high heels are more common for the "stereotypical" look. I figured i can just find some ugly neon heels somewhere, even though it's not time-period accurate. Does footwear even matter?

>>8597360
I would also recommend looking at tips for traps, if you want to go the more convincing route. We have threads every so often and they have really good tips, such as what styles to stay away from and all that.

How do luckypacks work?

I want to try ordering an AP one when they come up, but i have no clue how to buy them and how lucky packs in general work. it seems like bodyline is straightforward but AP you have to buy beforehand? some are random and some are with items that you know before hand? help please

How yellow are Bodyline's shoes? Are they close to a nice pastel yellow or are they like ugly yellow?

>>8599255
Lucky packs from AP are bought beforehand and shipped within a week or two. Usually they already state what it has inside unless they say it's random and comes with specific things like:

Random:
>one random size blouse
>a dress
>some socks
>a bow or two

If it's specific they would say something like:
>It comes with this one dress with matching bow and blouse with these socks in these sizes

Usually AP's lucky packs like the end of the year ones are specific but do release random ones once in awhile.

I'd like to cosplay Tomoe but I don't know anything about kimonos (specially mens). Is he wearing a yukata and haori, or what are these called?

On Taobao, what is a "spot" page? Is it similar to a deposit page?

I am new to Lolita and interested in doing a royal, wonderland, or carnival themed chord, but I can not seem to find any jsk, dress or skirts in my size. [Bust: 116cm Waist: 104cm] I was wondering if it is acceptable to make my own dress?

>>8598353
Details separate you from the others.
So if you're trying to stand out, go accurate (I'm sure there's some tacky kitten heels somewhere)
If you just want to match, go high heel.

Is buying from lacemarket as easy as just hitting the buy now button?
When is says comment for shipping quote, do they mean leave a comment on the listing or send them a personal message? I tried to leave a comment on one, but it didn't seem to post.

>>8600759
Obviously, if you can sew well and know what details make a lolita dress as opposed to a normalfag/ vintage dress (skirt width, pintucks, ruffles, lace, details). It's certainly better than squeezing yourself into something that doesn't fit, but for christs sake be tasteful, use good fabric and skill. And use lolita accessories, etc. Get your basics and petticoat. Wigs shouldn't be the first thing you're buying. If you were completely new and didn't own anything I wouldn't start with a themed coord.
Also you should probably lose weight but I'm going to assume you're working on that.

>>8601318
You can do either. I prefer to send/ receive messages. If their e-mail notification system's down I'll never notice if somebody comments but at least I might check my messages. You could click buy it now if you're committed to any shipping cost they give you.

What fashion is this? Bought the mag because I like the cover but I can't tell the name of the fashion variant. Haha...pic is some of the content.

What is the general consensus about owning replica bags like pic related?

>>8601829
As long as there's no logo they're fine by most people's standards

>>8601832
especially if they're sturdy and good quality since sometimes even the original brand can't get that right

>>8601829
sauce?

>>8602040
Not OP, but I saw one on Taobao recently, I'll link you when I reach home!

>>8575983
is lolita.uk safe??

i really want this dress but i'm too stupid for taobao. i can't find it anywhere. even if it's not the cut, the pattern is impossible to find.

http://nxtmarket.info/item/42484191724

>>8602040
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.37.8eMbzE&id=45660330771&ns=1&abbucket=4#detail

>>8584055
If you're trying to get your waist down, try lots of hula hooping

>>8586479
Sauce on that please. I want to make similar things too, but not pins.

>>8602091
Thanks anon, now I have a mighty need for this. I found this shop by looking at your link and seeing the brand name on the photo of the dress, then googling "tanaka l taobao". Just a tip for the future. Watch out though because they do have some replicas.

Here's the shop link and direct link.

https://tanaka.world.taobao.com/

http://world.taobao.com/item/42484191724.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w5003-9507035474.1.G2gFNf&scene=taobao_shop

Good methods for staying cool in a dress? I prefer wearing black, but the place I live happens to be about 110F at any given time. It's been a pain being confined to only wearing in the winter, I feel ratty.

>>8602272
What kind of dress are you wearing?

>>8602283
Without going into anything personally identifiable... I've been wearing carnivale to certain events. I like the way it feels, but obviously it gets pretty warm with no exposed skin.

>>8601828
Otome. Cutie is an Otome magazine.

Any chance that a halloween store would have something like this?
If not, how would I start to look to find someone to make something like this.

>>8602272
Thin, breezy materials are nice for heat.
Carrying a fan or a parasol can help.

>>8602591
I didn't think of a parasol, actually... Maybe I can shove one into my next taobao. Does the shade really help?

>>8602665
Sometimes, yeah. Like today, it was about 90F where I am, but in the shade you could feel the temperature drop instantly.

>>8602272
In summer I like to wear light cotton sack/ babydoll dresses (not fitted) with only a mesh fabric bra or none at all (similar weather here, gets to over 40celcius) but it sounds like you already have something in mind. I heard uniqlo has cooling undershirts that are pretty good but I've never tried it. Obviously light materials and stay in the shade. Do a milkmaid braid or something with your hair.
If you were just asking 'what sort of dress can I wear in summer' I'd say dresses are actually cooler and more comfortable than shorts anyway. Long sleeves aren't inherently bad either, it's better to have your arms covered in a light material to protect them from the biting sun (think desert wear). Everybody recommends chiffon but I don't find polyester chiffon (the most common/ durable type) that cool, thin cottons are better.

>>8602465
>>8602707
derp I just read this
You're pretty much fucked with a getup like that but do try some heat regulating undergarmets, or look into them at least. Use the lightest material possible (those don't look like light dresses), carry a fan and parasol. A cute accessory that is also practical! Drink lots of water.

>>8602208
you are beautiful thank you anon

Is there a thread for posting "here is what my face looks like, here is my old cosplay, recommend what else would fit me" active or should I create a new one?

>>8603131
There is >>8545483

>>8599651
Not in stock.

>>8575983
how do you post something on btb?? every time I try it says " Maximum queued posts for this community+poster combination reached." I'm a member of the community and I still can't get it to work. what am I doing wrong?

>>8603733
^this. I've tried so many times I've given up. Anyone know?

I feel weird to ask but where i can sell bra/panty sets/panties that i don't fit? I want to get Aliexpress underwear, i feel bad to not sell them if they don't fit (of course i would wash them) but usually it's not allowed. I don't want to sell these to some dirty greasy men to fuel their fetish. On facebook i just found fetish dirty used panties groups eww.

>>8604536
https://www.reddit.com/r/braswap

Is it ita to just wear a pair of cute black mary janes with a lolita outfit even when there is no black anywhere else in the outfit? I just love the old school feel of it, plus it's a lot easier imo for casual daily coords to not have to match shades, but I worry that this is something really looked down on or something.

>>8599485
Thank you, are these all only in their Japanese website and would I have to use my ss to order it?

Why aren't mascot suits (fursuits I guess) allowed here?

>>8599535

Do you have an unobscured view of the neck? If you can see two layers of kimono collars, then it's a kimono instead of a yukata. Considering he's wearing tabi and zori instead of geta, a kimono seems more likely than a yukata.

If its for cosplay, you could probably do a yukata over a juban instead of looking for a real kimono.

What's the deal with worbla?

I know what it is and it's purpose but i've noticed it's mentioned in negative context a lot here (ex. shitty worbla armor) why does it have that rep?

>>8604909

Because people with no knowledge as to how to use it properly make horrible armor and props, then refuse concrit because anything made out of worbla HAS to be good!

They refuse to learn how to craft and then get buttmad when the material of the craft itself isn't enough to suddenly make it amazing.

>>8604701
It's not ita at all, but some people just plain don't like it while others don't mind and others like it.
That type of thing is a matter of taste and overall look of your outfit.

>>8604902
They are if they're well-made or if you're asking for helping but just know that people are gonna flock to your thread and tell you how gross you are. So it more likely won't get anywhere.

>>8604909
It has a bad rep because a lot of newbies think that they're shit is fantastic because they used worbla while they actually have no idea what they're doing and their prop/armor looks awful.
Worbla is a hard medium to master, it takes years and it's expensive. It rustles a lot of jimmies when seem used badly.

>>8604915

The two fursuit threads I've seen were actually going pretty well with minimal b8'ing until the janitors pulled the plug on them.

I understand that 2D anthro art has to be kept in /b/, but I'd think fursuits would fall under the 'crafting and sewing' guidelines as stated by the sticky.

>>8604915
Huh...you're right, they do fall under the 'sewing and crafting' bit.

I dunno what to tell you, anon. sorry.

>>8604915
>>8604911
Ooo do you know any examples of it being used badly vs good? Now I'm curious

>>8604928

>>8604928
>>8604933

>>8604928

Someone post the breastplate that looked straight-up like pre-sliced cheese.

>>8604701

If you like it, wear it. If you have thin skin and don't want to be posted to the ita thread, don't post photos of it online.

For casual daily wear, you can use the tag dailyalamode so people know it's not lolita.

As for whether it's looked down upon, you're not off to a good start. Old school lolita favoured chunkier platforms, not dainty mary janes (yes, you can find photos of girls in mary janes but the chunkier platforms were preferred. Mary janes sometimes look too plain in an outfit where everything else is frilly). If you only ever wear the same pair of shoes in every photo you'll get snarked on for only owning one pair of shoes, especially if you're intent on mismatching them every chance you get. This isn't even considering how many other ways you can fuck up a lolita outfit (and let's face it, if you're already considering shortcuts by asking if you can get away with being mismatched, it's not a good sign of your coording skills)

Personally, if the shoes and daily casual wear are so important to you, I'd build the entire wardrobe around those pair of shoes and daily wear function (think capsule wardrobe), that way they're never mismatched. If you already have a wardrobe that doesn't match the shoes, either get rid of it or get another pair of shoes for it.

>>8604928

Bad.

I was browsing Closet Child and came across... this
Does anyone have any idea what it is? I'm thinking some kind of holster but idk how it would attach

Best way to sell old cosplay? I belong to two Facebook groups and no luck.

>>8606254
tribal bracelet

>>8606333
I always have decent luck on ebay.

>>8606352
oh thanks. did you get that by translation? because the translation google translate gave me was really weird and unhelpful

>>8604539
Thank you, but i'm not interested into swap just selling. Well i will be careful online to buy underwear about sizing.

Im considering putting a bluetooth headset for my phone inside my helmet so I can use my phone without having to take it off. Are there any headsets that i can use without being able to touch it?
PS - Can I play music through those things?

>>8608307
I know those exist because my sister has one.
Searching Amazon for "helmet bluetooth" seems to pull them up, but I don't know what kind my sister has specifically.

Music though, I don't think so.

>>8606365
i can read limited japanese. barely enough to get by when browsing secondhand sites!

>>8606469
Did you even look at the link? It's a sales com.

Is there any problem with having both released and pre-order items in a taobao cart on my SS? I would think that since the pre-order/reservation items are set to release next month, they'd just wait and send it all together right? I've never dealt with reserving pieces before

>>8609440
Usually SS won't ship things unless you say so and you paid.
When the items arrive to them, they will tell you and if they arrive at different times, they will wait for the full order to come in.

>>8608404
Ah, my bad anon!I thought they were only swapping.

Out of pure curiosity, when you go to a con in Lolita, how often do people ask/take pictures of you?

How do I save my cosplay from getting ruined by other people's unsealed body paint?

>>8611863
Stay away from those people.
OxiClean when you get home, tide pen as soon as you can.

Where can I find shimapan I can use for everyday underwear?

Bought a taobao dress and it came wrinkled as fuck. Any suggestions on how to iron a dress? I've never had to do it before.

Rakuten question: I just ordered something from a shop and selected paypal as my payment method. I checked out but Rakuten hasn't prompted me for my paypal info. The order is there but it's not...ordered? Is this normal? Does Rakuten contact the shop first?

Did the Kirsten Dunst/Takashi Murakami collaboration get talked about already?

>>8613738
Nope.

>>8613650
Either put a towel over the dress and iron carefully, steam it or just just hang it in the bathroom and take a hot shower; the steam from the shower will iron it for you more or less.

>>8613731
the shop will invoice you separately

>>8613647
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=intimates&productid=2000096950

>>8613866
Thank you! I thought I had put my order in limbo somehow. It's my first time with Rakuten

I'm planning out a costume right now that draws heavily from Napoleonic/Enlightenment stylings, and I'm trying to figure out a decent material for the outerwear involved.

Most reenactment groups and museum costumes seem to use 24 oz. Melton wool, but that shit looks a.) expensive and b.) like it's going to be a pain to work with. I'm wondering if I could use a lighter material like worsted wool or something similar. Am I even close to what I should be using?

>>8614892
A lighter weight wool will look very different. Melton is not that expensive and it's not that much more challenging to work with, though you may not be able to do home sewing machine buttonholes on it. If you're doing something that veers pretty heavily off the historical model it probably doesn't matter, but otherwise you may want to consider going for the real thing.

why are people okay with some lolita not posting on anon on btb?

where the did that halloween coord thread go? I can't find it in the catalog or the archive

>>8613738
>>8613833
https://vimeo.com/80344134

I have a face shape (diamond) that according to /fa/ is not compatible with bangs. However, bangs are a basic in Lolita to have the cute look.

I have tried bangs before, it did not work.
> The diamond face shape can get very narrow when there’s a lot of hair surrounding the face

and yes, this happens. I look like a cocker spaniel. For now, I have left my bangs grow until all my hair is in the same length, around 30 cm or more.

I have tried many hair styles from Larme... but they keep looking not cute enough. Is there any way I can pull off bangs? any alternative?

I need to buy petticoats for a very bell looking shape. Help me /cgl/?
I've never done this before, but I am handy with a sewing machine and ready to modify several (shitty) petticoats to achieve the shape I'm going for.
Do's and don't's of petticoat buying?
Any tips for eBay-hell?

>>8616101
eBay no
Sewing, no, is hellish to make petticoats.

Try taobao, classical puppets, but I've read the quality is going down.

If I were to order a white blouse from Anna House could I expect it to ACTUALLY be white as opposed to off-white? I'm interested in a particular blouse of theirs, but they don't have a stock photo of the blouse in the white.

is there any way of contacting a seller on y!ja if they didn't include any mention of the size of an item in their item listing, or do i just have to take the risk and hope for the best? i'm using fromjapan as my ss if that makes a difference
(pic unrelated)

>>8578225
As a kids size 3 I have the same problem anon, I usually go with Bodyline kids shoes (though right now they're sold out of nearly everything because of the clearance) or Sosic Shop shoes on taobao (http://xin-fashion.taobao.com/)), which regularly carry size 34, equivalent to 22.0cm, and fit me well.

Otherwise I've often had luck finding some nice loliable shoes in kids sections around easter or christmas, especially in payless/walmart where the size range tends to be broad

>>8581784
I usually push the poof out from under me so it's bunched up behind me rather than being directly smushed by my weight, and sit forward a bit more than usual, though i've never had to drive in a petti before. Also rotating and repoofing when you stand up is super important

>>8583691
As long as the wig itself isnt cringeworthy i think you're fine. I know she's not always in good graces around here but look at pastelbat for example, she wears cute wigs so often its hard to tell when it's actually her real hair anymore

>>8597784
I use fromjapan as a ss, they're really good. i'd suggest reading their FAQ section, it should answer all your questions

>>8611858
usually just about 4-5 times, a welcome relief from the crazier cosplay days. For me it depends on the con and location as well as how ott i'm going that day; downtown cons I tend to get stopped by tourists a fair bit more

>>8611863
if you hear someone honking, run