/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9182687
Is there a certain rule on Jane Marple's sizing? their cuts seem to be identical for most prints, but I never see proper bust and waist measurements on lolibrary. I'm mainly asking about the typical JSK, typical OP with a collar and the cutsew dresses.

>>9182689
JSKs are meant to fit 90/70cm but can often run smaller, especially in the bust. Also the shoulder width is a bit on the small side and armpit holes are usually tiny af. Fitted OPs with collars are cut a little roomier, i'd say like 92~94/74, sack OPs are of course free size. Cutsews are stretchy but might look bad if you're lumpy at any size. Dans le salon items are much bigger.

>>9182694
Could you give a shoulder width estimate for their JSKs and non-puffed sleeved OPs? I'm well within measurements everywhere else, but my shoulders are on the broader side.

>>9182694
Different anon here, I actually own a couple of JM pieces but their sizing is so fucked up for me. I'm on the thinner side, but those fitted OPs with collars don't fit me because of the small shoulder measurements. The bust is often huge on me at 87cm, the waist also fits fine at 66cm but some dresses are still tight around the ribcage/underbust area. If you are tall and have only slighly larger than average shoulders/ ribcage you are fucked.

>>9182724
My shoulders are 14-15in and I can wear the recent square JSKs without issue. The sizing feels similar to Leur Getter, if you have any JSKs from them as comparison.

Anybody getting this? I think it's cuter than ETC's popcorn print.

>>9182939
I made the mistake of having tits so I can't get this or the strawberry one which I think are amazing

>>9182734
Do you have mostly newer or older releases? I've had 2 JM dresses and both were big for me, I have 70cm waist and 88 cm bust. I think JM makes them a bit oversized on purpose but it's really unflattering.

Someone on my instagram posted the new book print from Jane Marple, but I can't find any details about it online. Any idea when it's going to be released?

>>9182946
I'm hardly booby but the small is still too tiny in the bust for me, though the waist is perfectly adequate. I'm getting a medium and hoping for the best.

>>9182694
I'd like to add that the arms on their short sleeved collared OPs can be small. I SHOULD have fit them at 86-68 but my biceps& shoulders were too big. They measurements are boxy and large but I think they're meant to be worn loosely by petite people. The newer JSKs are ok and the skirts tend to be like 68-70cm unless they're old/ worn low.

>>9183112
Seconding this. How much do their OPs like this usually cost?

>>9183112
Anyone think it's kinda ugly? While it's more interesting than IW's Strahov Library, it's still kinda ugly... Got nothing on Royal Library for sure.

It'll be the new A/W range, so probably real soon!

>>9183598
You're looking at up to 49,000 yen for the OP. Cutsew OP will be a bit cheaper.

Anything exciting at the Peppermint Fox party? A girl posted a dress on instagram but it's far too small for me to make out the details.

>>9182952
My oldest piece is from 2011, but the sizing is pretty much the same for all dresses. I really don't like the oversizing fit as well. If you don't have the right bodytype, even if you are thin, it will look like shit. That's why I've switched to Leur Getter recently. Their sizing is so much nicer, and they are cheaper too.

>>9183622
I don't like it either, it looks too cluttered for my taste and reminds me too much of IW and some indie brand designs at the same time.

>>9183891
They are bringing out a paleontology themed dress with dino fossils which i'm pretty excited about, aswell as two floral themed dresses

>>9183622
There's no cutsew OP for this series

>>9183911
Are they the same cuts as always?

>>9183112
This is actually the first time I really love a book print. The cat is so cute too. I wonder which cut and colour will be most popular

>>9183112
Still deciding if this is an ugly swamp khaki green or if it's not that bad print wise. Do I really want to spend ¥50,000 for not that bad?

not sure if this belongs in the otome thread but ETC has a really cute halloween print

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>>9183921
$100 says that they all come in three colourways - Grey, cream and slightly warmer grey.

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>>9183942

>>9183936
Good god, I need this.

Do people want Halloween-themed (and holiday in general) pieces in Otome in the same way that Lolitas do? I feel like it would be easier to wear themed stuff year-round in Otome because it's already so quirky.

>>9183112
visited the laforet store over last Saturday, it's already released. I believe its one of those releases that wasn't released online

Iirc the blue/red were oos for the jsk, I don't remember for the rest but there's the OP cut and a skirt

>>9183945
I don't know if it's the first time they've had one but it's the first time I've seen an ETC halloween print. I want the skirt so bad but I actually hate hallowen and it's not a tradition in my country

>>9183947
Just rock the creepy-cute angle, anon!

>>9183936
I love that the ghost has emily temple written on it. It's emily's spirit.

I'm new to otome, so how are my chances of getting the red version of this second hand?

>>9183966
Their recent releases have been easy to find secondhand but expect to get it for less than retail

>>9183966
Their recent releases have been easy to find secondhand but don't expect to get it for less than retail

Where do most of you like to get your shoes for otome? I'll looking for some decent ones I can wear to school.

>>9183936
This is the first thing I really like since that one designer's departure.

>>9183939
This looks like a nightgown you'd find in the clearance section of Wal-Mart the day after Halloween. Yikes.

>>9183921
Same cuts

>>9183941
Botanica comes in a yellow/cream and a lavender and Paleontologie comes in wine only

>>9183966
Does anyone know when this is released? Thanks.

>>9185125
It already is. Versions I have seen in store:
fully printed long skirt
fully printed mini skirt
fully printed square JSK
square JSK with solid bodice
fully printed long sleeve collared OP,
fully printed blouse
a tote bag

Matching items for the series:
clock necklace
boater hat
small hair ribbon
some border stripe socks

>>9185022
Any pictures of Paelontologie? Even just a preview of the print?

>>9183939
>>9185015
This colour is pretty awful, pastel pink or light purple or dark purple would have been so much better. Black is cute but somehow the print looks very pyjama-like to me

>>9185153
Is it going to be released online?

>>9185153
The necklace is a carriage not a clock

>>9185422
dunno but more details are up here:
https://www.janemarple-stmm.co.jp/collection/2016-autumn-winter-exhibition1/detail/collection02/

>>9186517
Not same anon, but thanks!

Looks like milkyfawn is giving up on otome now, too
egl.lacemarket.us/users/milkyfawn

>>9186682
Yeah... you're about a year late with that. She started selling all jfash stuff ages ago.

>>9186692
I thought that she was leaving lolita for otome then?

>>9186695
Like in 2014 lmao. Last year she deleted everything and sold her otome stuff too, she's just into normal minimalist fashion now.

I saw these shoes on DSW-- I think they're pretty good for otome.

http://www.dsw.com/shoe?prodId=368126&cm_re=HP-P3-368126

>>9186682
she must of put on weight, this looks like cankles stretched them out

>>9182694
How much larger do DLS items run? Normal JM fits me fine but there's some stuff from DLS I find really appealing

>>9187080
Depends on the item. Also the sizing i listed for regular jm can vary a lot.

>>9182939
Yes

>>9186682
Why is anyone bothered about MilkyFawn's flavour of the month? I get she's cute & everything but let the girl be already.

>>9184683
I bought some from fint recently which are super cute, otherwise I buy oxfords from wego.

How do you write otome kei in japanese and Chinese?

>>9187552
You don't because they don't call it otome kei. It's just Jane Marple or Emikyu.

>>9187310
She had a big wardrobe and a moderately interesting personality
That's a big deal for our lil subculture

So gulls, what non-otome things have been inspiring you in otome lately? Recently I've been really into 1960s fashion and yeye girls.

>>9184683
I either buy brand shoes from lacemarket or try to find things from dsw that suit. I found a pair of 3 strap Mary Janes in burgundy there recently.

>>9187552
the labeling of this fashion is a western invention

>>9187720
Why? That sounds stupid. We didn't need another kodona.

>>9187748
Because for whatever reason western people cannot function without a label for x, y, and z. Often times contrived rules will ensue as well.

>>9187717
Same about the 60's. Sylvie Vartan's style at the time especially gives me life.

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>>9186704
Does she have any accounts for her normie looks?

>>9187720
乙女 (japanese)
少女 (works in both japanese and chinese)

>>9187720
it's an invented label but the search term still works well if you're looking for similar style fashion online

>>9183112
The OP collar is hideous.

>>9187613
>this whole statement
Sadly this is fucking true. Just look at people like Skye and any big name lolita that left a moderate print. They never get replaced and people talk about them years and years later, checking up on them.
>>9183112
Every color of this is just too gorgeous.

Might be early but looking at ETC's new print has me hype for a halloween co-ord. However I haven't been able to find much halloween themed otome co-ords for reference (which I tend to still need unless I feel like looking ita). I've gone through Tumblr and Instagram with the #otomekei #emilytemplecute #leurgetter tags, and google searched. So far I've only found some lolita coords and Yandy tier stuff there. Any anons know good search terms or places to start?

>>9188148
Different anon but thanks for the keywords! Looking on Taobao now and I'm loving this look.I'd never even heard of Otome before.

>>9188148
乙女 in Japanese doesn't really bring up many fashion hits on instragram. Otome wearers tend to list just the brand as a tag or use otomekei in English.
少女 is just girl so theres even less there.

>>9188795
I'm obviously seeing different things than you are because that term pulls up bras.

>>9188929
I had to switch the category from "everything" to just dresses/skirts.
https://world.taobao.com/search/search.htm?cat=56190021&_ksTS=1474132480107_41
See if this works for you?

>>9188090
No.

>>9188148
It only gives me anime/RPG boys?