J-fashion stupid questions thread

[Anonymous No.10315409]

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[Anonymous No.10315413]

Can anyone please recommend brands that are similar to MILKBOY?

[Anonymous No.10315417]

Btw I know listen flavor but I think that brand si a bit more childish no offense
>>10315413

[Anonymous No.10315467]

Does anyone know how many pieces are usually being made for average major brand release?

[Anonymous No.10315566]

>>10315413
Some brands that have similar items:
MALKOMALKA, Heihei, Civarize, Candy Stripper, H>FRACTAL, w<3c, Acdc rag, Honey Cinnamon, Ank Rouge, Jamie, Jouetie, Listen Flavor, WRouge, Travas Tokyo

[Anonymous No.10315567]

>>10315566

Heihei is one of my current favorites. I sew a ton and most of their outfits look like what I'd make for myself and I love it.

[Anonymous No.10315572]

Is there like one site I can buy stuff from a different brands from the way the Larme shop was?

[Anonymous No.10315650]

>>10315572
There are a lot but the one I use sometimes is Luke and Stella

[Anonymous No.10315800]

How can you tell which karami release you own?

[Anonymous No.10315809]

I asked this in the last thread, but didn't really get an answer. One anon said this was leftovers from the previous tea party gift, which is wrong because the crystals are a different color, and the earrings have a different middle segment. So I'll ask again...

Was the Brilliant Jewel Tiara & Earring Set an exclusive to Japan/Tokyo? I believe the related set was already released in the US, with no tiara set. Anyone know?

[Anonymous No.10315827]

Bought pic related a few days back on impulse off of Mercari because cute, but I normally wear yami kawaii so I have no idea what style(s) this dress can fall under and therefore how to properly coord it.

[Anonymous No.10315882]

I want to order something custom size from the soufflesong website, but I don't see a spot to put my measurements in? do I just order it and they email me for my measurements afterwards?

[Anonymous No.10315899]

>>10315827
link?

[Anonymous No.10315900]

>>10315827
what dress is this?

[Anonymous No.10315917]

>>10315900
It's a knee-length dress by a brand "Amabel" I've never heard of; I can't really find much on the brand other than other Mercari listings either.

[Anonymous No.10315924]

>>10315917
I'm sorry for being retarded, it's "Amavel".

[Anonymous No.10315925]

>>10315917
>>10315924

I don’t believe you when you say you couldn’t find much. The bare minimum google search returns a ton. They’re relatively well known and have an entire physical and online store presence.

[Anonymous No.10315949]

>>10315925
Second post was after I found that I misspelled and could afterwards indeed easily find them online. Again, I'm sorry for being retarded.

[Anonymous No.10316009]

So it turns out I need glasses, and I'm planning on purchasing my first set of circle lenses from PP for everyday wear with lolita to keep the glasses from throwing off my outfits (GEO Ultra CK105). I've watched lots of reviews, but I've never worn prescription contacts before, only costume ones a few years back for cosplay. None of the reviews I watched mentioned whether they were prescription or not, so I'm assuming not. Does anyone here have experience with prescription circle lenses, and what was your experience like?

I know it probably doesn't make a difference but that's why I put this in the stupid questions thread, lol.

[Anonymous No.10316016]

>>10316009
I got a pair of prescription color contacts online once, and it didn't feel comfortable.

[Anonymous No.10316027]

>>10316009
Instead of yearly contacts I would recommend daily ones. They'll be much more comfortable in the long run.

[Anonymous No.10316029]

>>10316016
to clarify, the right one feels totally fine, but the left one feels like when you get dirt in your eye, so they're unwearable. I've tried them on multiple times hoping it was a temporary thing, but it's not. I'm guessing it's the curve that's off.

[Anonymous No.10316033]

>>10316009
I've worn a few different circle lenses, with different degrees of comfort. The most comfortable ones I wore were the Geo Holicat Lovely Cat. I feel like it probably varies based on the type of lens - some are a thicker material than others, and some have a higher circumference than others.
None have come close to how comfortable my regular contacts have felt, though. If you plan on wearing the circle lenses daily, I'd recommend getting some lens-safe eye drops to re-hydrate your eyes, as that is a significant problem that circle lenses have due to their thickness and size.
For reference, my eyesight is a -4.50 and my base curve is 8.6mm.

[Anonymous No.10316038]

>>10316027
Thank you for your thoughts!

Economically speaking, would the monthly lenses be more comfortable while also having more wear time, do you think? I doubt I'll be wearing them actually daily (my bad cause that's what I said). Probably more like once a week, sometimes twice? And that's high-balling it assuming that I end up REALLY hating how my glasses look with certain outfits. lol.

I'm starting to think maybe getting one of each kind might be a good idea (one daily, one monthly, and one yearly).

>>10316029
Yikes, I'm sorry that happened! :c

>>10316033
Thank you! I'll definitely grab some eye drops when I make the order, that sounds like a good idea.

[Anonymous No.10316041]

>>10316038
When I wear contacts rarely, I prefer dailies. They are the softest, so they're easiest to adjust to after not having worn some for a while.

[Anonymous No.10316047]

>>10316027
they are extremely wasteful though...

[Anonymous No.10316050]

Someone please tell me how to wear a headbow

[Anonymous No.10316052]

>>10316050
Like one on a headband...?

[Anonymous No.10316053]

If I bought some Taobao dresses I ended up not liking, what should I do with them? They're definitely not going to sell on LM or at a swap meet. Give it to Goodwill or something?

[Anonymous No.10316072]

>>10316053
Instagram giveaway for followers?

[Anonymous No.10316079]

>>10316047
Just wear glasses then.

[Anonymous No.10316080]

>>10316053
Sell them on ebay.

[Anonymous No.10316082]

>>10316053
Which dresses do you want to sell? Asking out of curiosity.

If it's from a somewhat well-known taobao shop or a popular dress or has certain similarities to a popular dress/brand, it will still sell. Other options could be FB sales groups or ebay. That's where I usually get rid of my cheap shit no one on LM wants, mostly due to shipping costs.

[Anonymous No.10316093]

>>10316009
Your glasses prescription is different from a contact lens prescription, so make sure you get both from your doctor. Also good to get a quick course in care & how to take in/out from them

[Anonymous No.10316098]

>>10316053
Buffalo exchange. I keep seeing bodyline and shitty taobao at the one near me

[Anonymous No.10316118]

>>10316093
Oh wow thank you for the heads up.

Do you think I'm going to get shit from the eye doctor for getting contacts online/circle lenses? I'd really rather not deal with that. I'm going to a large retail eyeglasses place.

[Anonymous No.10316194]

>>10316118
It all depends on the doctor. Mine gave me shit for ordering from my country's very popular online retailer (Clearly Contacts) despite almost everyone using them and them being very safe. He offered to price match anything from Clearly, so I think it had more to do with money than anything else.
In terms of you ordering online from a foreign country, most optos are probably going to say it's a terrible idea (and I'm sure we can all understand why, the general consumer is a fucking idiot and would most likely buy cheap AliExpress-tier garbage and ruin their eyes for good.)
Many anons have told the opto that they're just looking to see what their new prescription in order to keep track of their health, not necessarily for purchasing anything, leaving out the circle lens bit entirely. My doctor claimed that it's illegal for him to tell me my new prescription without a purchase, I'm not sure if that's actually true or not. I was able to see my info as he was typing it into the computer anyways so it didn't matter in the end.

[Anonymous No.10316195]

>>10316053
There's a chance that they'll do well on LM honestly. There's always lolitas looking for cheaper everyday items. My friend listed several TaoBao blouses just recently and they all sold quickly.

[Anonymous No.10316201]

>>10316194
afaik it's illegal for the doctor to not tell you your prescription because you have the right to any health information you choose to pursue, it's your personal health info. imagine how ridiculous it would be if your doctor withheld your diagnosis for like an ear infection because you said you wouldn't want the medicine if you had one.

[Anonymous No.10316236]

>>10316118
US insurance usually only covers either glasses or contacts, so I alternate them. But you can pay out of pocket to get both. The contacts prescription is pricy. You can say you're thinking of getting contacts to wear for special occasions as your reason for the prescription. If you say you're getting circle lenses they must give you shit because the international stuff is not well-regulated and is the cause of some infections they have seen, so if you're socially awkward then just avoid saying that part.

[Anonymous No.10316289]

Anyone know where I can find a simple black bow with a similar shape to pic related? I tried to purchase this one but just got an email informing me it was sold out so I'm pretty bummed.

[Anonymous No.10316331]

>>10316289
Baby’s first sewing project?

[Anonymous No.10316372]

>>10316118
Yes, because circle lenses aren't really regulated in the US and if you aren't that experienced in how contacts should feel and fit then you can fuck your corneas up big time. Lens material also changes what your base curve should be (e.g. in thinner daily lenses my base curve is COMPLETELY different to monthly lenses despite the lenses being the same diameter, and the fit on both was checked by my optometrist) so your base curve on prescription is not a reliable indicator that a lens will fit your eye shape, which is where all the issues with corneal abrasion and neovascularisation can come in.

[Anonymous No.10316384]

>>10316289
Pretty much any indie brand on Etsy can make that for you. I know melikestea and summertales boutique often premake quite plain versatile accessories, you should check those two out. You may need to commission if you want that exact shape but remember that a wired bow can be bent into any shape you like.

[Anonymous No.10316430]

Did the BTSSB SF sale sell out at midnight? Clicking on the winter sale button leads to a 404 page

[Anonymous No.10316431]

>>10316331
oh man i haven't sewn in years, maybe this would be a good way to get back into it!
>>10316384
I hadn't even considered commissioning one, good idea. The ones on Melikestea are pretty cute but sadly it looks like they're all sold out. Thanks regardless!!

[Anonymous No.10316676]

>>10315409
why does nana kato on her ig have the dutch flag on her bio

[Anonymous No.10316839]

Always get a prescription for contacts. Every aspect is important even the curve etc, if you don't want to damage your eyes you really need a prescription and check EVERY value not just the strength

[Anonymous No.10316841]

When selling on lacemarket, do you ever just put a flat fee for shipping, even if it ends up more or less expensive than you charged?

[Anonymous No.10316856]

>>10316676
She has a Dutch parent

[Anonymous No.10316868]

Can you put this flocked print on gauze in the washing machine? It's too dirty for handwash.

[Anonymous No.10316870]

>>10316841
Always. It evens out over time, and I can’t be bothered refunding someone 0.35 dollars or whatever

[Anonymous No.10316889]

>>10315949
It’s okay, anon. It is the stupid questions thread after all. You will find more things like this under older himekaji or “seiso” style brands. *Old* Ank Rouge has a similar style and much higher quality stuff. You may also like some of Axes Femme’s things, which you can pick up for cheap on mercari

[Anonymous No.10316890]

>>10316050
Try different sizes styles and placements. If you think the one you have doesn’t suit you, the next time you shop look for one completely different and see if that helps. (ex: off to the side instead of in the middle, sitting up instead of flat on the head, etc)

[Anonymous No.10316891]

>>10316431
For what it’s worth, the headbow i got from mlt was falling apart on arrival so you are not missing out on much. Everything else from them has been good to great however

[Anonymous No.10316906]

>>10316841
Personally no, I always list with flexible and try to charge people the exact amount. However I'd be fine with someone else doing that as long as the difference wasn't exorbitant.

[Anonymous No.10316911]

>>10316194
Withholding your prescription is withholding something you paid for and I'm pretty sure that's legally considered theft of some kind. Get a different doctor if he won't cooperate.

[Anonymous No.10316915]

>>10316911
it’s not theft, but in the us doctors are required to provide patients with their medical information. anon should insist and tell him they are going to another doctor if he won’t comply

[Anonymous No.10316918]

What's the best SS to use with Mercari? Do any of them not have absurdly high fees?

[Anonymous No.10316920]

>>10316915
i get what anon means, it's almost theft in a way. you paid for the doctor to get your prescription.

[Anonymous No.10316922]

>>10316430
Click from link on the bottom right of the page and not the banner

[Anonymous No.10316923]

>>10316841
I use a flat fee for the sake of convenience. If shipping ends up less than the buyer paid I pay back the difference (they can see it on the label anyway so it feels kinda scummy not to). If it's more expensive I pay for the difference myself if it's less than 10 bucks depending on the price of the item I sold. If it's more than that I'll send them a message about it.

[Anonymous No.10316937]

>>10316920
it’s definitely not legally theft, though. that doesn’t make sense

[Anonymous No.10317043]

is it dumb af to try and get 2 of an official brand's lucky pack, when they list the content so you know what dresses etc you're getting? Like the only difference will (possibly) be the colourway/cut. Is getting 2 even worth it then?

(context: I got a btssb lp along with someone I know, but they're thinking of selling theirs on without ever opening cause of sudden money trouble. I'm thinking of buying it off her to help her but eh if it leaves me with literally the same stuff...)

[Anonymous No.10317053]

>>10317043
iirc baby has some small randomized things in theirs but for the most part it will be exactly the same

[Anonymous No.10317054]

>>10317043

If the dress they named had an overwhelmingly unpopular cut/colourway there's a chance you'd end up with two of those in the same cut/colourway. Other than that it probably depends on your closet and how much "random" stuff you feel like adding. It's great if you're wardrobe-building and kind of don't really mind which direction your wardrobe is going in, but if you have one of those tightly controlled capsule wardrobes you'd have to be prepared to resell a lot of it.

Unrelated, but you'd have to approach the subject a little carefully. If you come across too much like you're doing her a favour she might resent the pity party, or worse, she might start to think of you as someone she could sponge off. If you sound a little too eager to take it off her hands, sell everything and make some money out of it she might resent you for that too.

If you feel iffy about purchasing it, might be a better idea to help her organise selling it off or some other help rather than purchasing the LP off her.

[Anonymous No.10317056]

>>10317053
>>10317054

thanks for the info & input! I think I'm going to wait till I actually open mine before I decide anything. Maybe it'd be better for her to open hers up too and just sell one or two of the dresses she gets

[Anonymous No.10317058]

>>10317056
Spoiler: She won't open the packs because she knows the items are not worth what she's charging.

[Anonymous No.10317066]

>>10317058
What?

[Anonymous No.10317072]

>>10317054
Unrelated to OPs ask, but is having a capsule wardrobe *actually* socially acceptable in lolita? I know in theory people say it’s great, but then wardrobe posts happen and suddenly everyone is complaining that the wardrobes are too small.

I only have a very small amount of carefully selected pieces. Like, less than 20 despite wearing lolita for over five years. I’d love to do a wardrobe post since I put a lot of thought into what I have, but I’m afraid it will be ignored... or worse. Would anyone want to see that?

I guess there’s my stupid question

[Anonymous No.10317080]

>>10317066
It's like booster packs for card games, the total value of the contents is lower than the asking price for the unopened pack

[Anonymous No.10317082]

>>10317072
I love small, highly thought out wardrobes. Please do share yours!

[Anonymous No.10317090]

>>10317080
I’m aware, but anon literally said she wants to open it first. Just because I know it’s a better idea to sell my Innistrad pack sealed doesn’t mean my lizard brain won’t open it first to see if there’s a LotV inside and I know that. I don’t see what your comment was adding.

[Anonymous No.10317091]

>>10317082
Thanks! Maybe I’ll do a nice write up about how I chose what I have and what I want to add this year... That might make it feel more substantial

[Anonymous No.10317095]

>>10316118
If they’re a good eye doctor, yes, because they aren’t approved by the US and there’s a reason they aren’t sold in stores here.

[Anonymous No.10317096]

>>10316868
Sure, if you want to ruin it.

[Anonymous No.10317097]

>>10317095
>doesn’t know the FDA hasn’t updated their cosmetics regulations since the 1970s
Not everything that the FDA doesn’t approve is unsafe. They are strapped for resources and don’t always update things they really should be. Doctors will always default to the law since it’s their profession. Anon can do their own research and be an informed consumer if they want

[Anonymous No.10317112]

Why is everyone going apeshit for the bodyline RHS? I have a pair I bought in 2015 and there's nothing really special about them... It's like the shoes you would find at forever 21 or something just in a unique style

[Anonymous No.10317121]

>>10317112
they are better quality than chinese seller shoes and limited stock. RHS are a jfashion staple.

[Anonymous No.10317122]

>>10316868
>too dirty for handwash
wtf did you do, anon?

[Anonymous No.10317125]

>>10317096
I put it on delicate cycle and it turned out fine and clean

[Anonymous No.10317131]

>>10317072
Yes! While a large wardrobe is impressive at first, a smaller, more consistent wardrobe is what leaves me stunned. Seeing someone with a cohesive and clear style is very inspiring for me personally, even if they only have a small selection. If anything, the smaller size makes everything seem more special and treasured. Reminds me of the good ol' days when people had maybe 2 or 3 brand dresses that were basically their most prized possessions.

[Anonymous No.10317171]

Okay I know qipao/cheongsam isn't Japanese, but I figured if anyone knew it was another gull.
Where is a good place to buy REAL silk qipao? I keep getting a bunch of questionable sites (or just places that have really fugly designs) and because silk is so expensive I don't want to wasn't my money on subpar construction and I definitely don't wanna try my luck with taobao or ali (but if you know of a good seller on there that's fine). It's something I would sew for myself but I've sewn with silk before and it was such a train wreck. I'm willing to spend up to about $350
>sjws plz fuck off

[Anonymous No.10317182]

>>10317112
Because we can’t afford VW

[Anonymous No.10317187]

>>10317171
what do sjws have to do with any of that

[Anonymous No.10317194]

>>10316009
>>10316038
One time my real contact lenses didn't arrive when I needed to change them, so I put in my huge circle lenses with the same prescription instead. I could see just fine and freaked out a bunch of people on campus kek
I have discarded them since though cause they weren't the most comfortable to wear daily and I had no occasion for them. Kinda playing with the thought of getting some more natural ones though, but not anytime soon. I just wear monthly lenses on the daily, make sure to get the soft ones if you're worried about sensitivity. The only issue I've had with mine is when I put them on early in the morning and my eyes are too dry. Eye drops are your friend in that case.

[Anonymous No.10317223]

>>10317171
what kind are you wanting to wear, modern or more traditional?

>>10317187
anon is prolly worried about "muh appropriashun" anons coming out of the woodwork.

[Anonymous No.10317231]

>>10316676
You really can't tell that she's mixed? She looks more white than asian

[Anonymous No.10317235]

>>10317223
More traditional but I don't mean like, Qing dynasty traditional. I guess the word I'm looking for is classic. The iconic form-fitting silhouette with a slit in the skirt. What most people think of when they think of a "china dress". I noticed a lot of modern ones tend to go for a fuller skirt or just no defined waistline whatsoever.

[Anonymous No.10317236]

>>10317223
oh, i thought it might have something to do with the horrifically brutal way silk is made

[Anonymous No.10317264]

>>10316053
They’ll sell on LM. I had some in my watchlist and the next day all of them were bought with lots of time left in the auction. What dresses are you selling? You can list them in the BST thread too

[Anonymous No.10317269]

Can you still e-mail Atelier Pierrot about selling something to you directly without taxes and with free shipping (when you spend over a certain amount)? Or are we forced to use the shitty shopping service they partnered with?

[Anonymous No.10317283]

>>10317171
>>10317235

The qipao silhoutte you picked out is pretty form-fitting, so most of the high-end designer ones aren't really sold online, they're usually sold in boutiques and then the shop will generally offer some minor alterations for free when you buy the dress. Though, real silk qipaos are pretty rare now, even designer brands prefer to go with interesting fabric rather than stick solely to traditional silk.

I'd suggest looking up the closest Chinatown to you, it's even close to Chinese New Year now so there's probably some shops that will carry traditional chinese stuff when they normally wouldn't. If you really want to buy it online, I'd suggest sticking to taobao rather than aliexpress, and use the right keywords -- 旗袍 真丝 "real silk qipao", "旗袍 真丝 桑蚕丝" "mulberry silk real silk qipao" should weed out a lot of the riffraff. Sort by sales and then you can see the ones that other people (presumably chinese girls) think look good and have bought.

Though, I should add the style you chose is pretty closely associated with KTV GRO/hostesses, and waitresses, so try not to pick something too shiny, has the slit too high or looks too cheap.

DIY route is still open, you can make them with another fabric other than silk. Personally I'd go for a stretch fabric for the comfort (and also if it's cotton it'll probably wrinkle across your stomach when you sit down), if you want to go posh I'd suggest burnout velvet, lace/burnout fabric overlay, pre-embroidered faric, all sorts of interesting stuff. Or buy the silk and hire a competent tailor to sew it for you.

[Anonymous No.10317291]

>>10317235
>http://www.qiaozhiyun.com/

here you go bb. my fiance's mom recommended this site.

[Anonymous No.10317308]

>>10317269
You can order through email or their regular shopping cart as long as you don’t need English support

[Anonymous No.10317346]

>>10317269
I don't know that they offer the free shipping any more but you can order directly

[Anonymous No.10317442]

What kind of fashion would you call this outfit?

[Anonymous No.10317452]

>>10317442
taobao’s bad impression of dolly kei

[Anonymous No.10317459]

>>10317452
I saw it on Pinterest, it's kind of a weird blend between traditional Swiss alps clothing and japanese stuff? And I have no idea what's going on with those tassels

[Anonymous No.10317464]

>>10317459
dude just google dolly kei

[Anonymous No.10317874]

Which btssb accessories are worth the money? I'm going today and while I might buy a dress, I wanna get some little things too

[Anonymous No.10317876]

>>10317874
I went to a few BTSSBs and was kind of disappointed that they were mostly out of stock of what I was looking for. I did grab a Princess Drop Headdress though (pic related) and it's really lovely. I feel like for 4,400円 it's a steal.

[Anonymous No.10317878]

>>10317874
I don’t know about their current accessories, but most of my fave head bows are from them

[Anonymous No.10317902]

Recently I got the Vintage Label Stamp pants from Alice and the Pirates, pictured (in red which I couldn't find the picture of again but, whatever). This is the first piece I've bought (fairly new to this hobby, and not a lot of disposable income to spend on it often) that doesn't fit me great. It does around the waist; it feels slightly loose maybe but not really noticeable. However, they're kind of baggy. And too long. I tried pairing them with boots, tried both over the boots and tucked in, and they just look really awkward and bunched up no matter what I do. So at this point I'm just trying to decide what to do and looking for advice. I'm considering alterations, but I'm not sure if I should just hem them, or consider altering the fit as well. Is there any way I could make a baggier fit work, or does it just not suit the style/piece at all?

[Anonymous No.10317922]

>>10316918
Japan shopping service dude

[Anonymous No.10317930]

i want to try making vlogs but i don't know where to start. my friends all keep telling me i'd become popular.

>i have a kawaii house
>i am constantly buying jfash clothes/makeup/cute crap
>i'm not bad looking

i'm not really looking to make money or become famous, i just thought it'd be fun i guess. any ideas?

[Anonymous No.10317933]

>>10317930
do you want to do it or are you just doing it because people said you should? everyone tells me i should get an instagram because i have cute coords. but i hate taking photos so every time i try i get board and give up. don’t do things because people compliment you

[Anonymous No.10317941]

>>10317933
maybe both? i guess i kind of feel the same way as you tho desu.

[Anonymous No.10317956]

>>10317941
There's no harm in trying it out and seeing if you like it. It's hard to really tell what something is like until you do it. When I sat down to film my first video, I realized all my preconceived notions of what that would feel like were totally wrong.
And if you decide it's not for you, you can just stop filming, and even delete your videos if you feel that strongly about it.

[Anonymous No.10317960]

>>10317941
i’m >>10317933 and >>10317956
is right. you can always try and delete later. one of the key parts is i tried and realized it’s not my thing. just don’t feel pressure to do it for others if you don’t love it

[Anonymous No.10318289]

What's the most reliable forward service you use nowadays for JP orders? My SS isn't taking this kind of order anymore and I'm lost.

[Anonymous No.10318291]

>>10318289
If you can order it yourself, Tenso is always a good option. Unless it's something that can't be exported due to the law, it's unlikely any forwarding service or ss will be able to help with that.

[Anonymous No.10318292]

>>10318291
Thanks a lot! I want to buy some pieces from WW, but they don't lower the value of the package, so I'll need the forwarder. I'll try tenso! Thank you!

[Anonymous No.10318294]

>>10318292
I've used Tenso a couple times for WW and it worked out really well anon. Glad I could help!

[Anonymous No.10318301]

>>10315409
Where can I get size 11 us womens shoes? Like Rocking horses/Tea parties? Bodyline is always sold out

[Anonymous No.10318303]

>>10318301
antaina

[Anonymous No.10318304]

>>10318292
seconding tenso. nothing but good experiences with them

[Anonymous No.10318306]

>>10318303
>antaina
Oh shit, thanks senpai

[Anonymous No.10318307]

>>10318301
There's a seller on taobao that sells BL shoes, incl. rocking horse shoes. WPhoenix https://shop107567742.taobao.com

[Anonymous No.10318320]

I was wondering if there is a high-waist skirt that still has a big waist ribbon. I think it might be too much so I'd like to check if any brands have done that before.

[Anonymous No.10318324]

>>10318320
lolibrary search skirt + high waist + detachable waist ties to see a million of them

[Anonymous No.10318326]

>>10318324
>AP
Of course, my stupid ass searched for these exact terms but somehow didn't remember to search through all brands, not just gothic. Thanks a lot anon.

[Anonymous No.10318328]

>>10318326
A lot of classic brands have them in solid colors if you are looking for something more to your taste. good luck!

[Anonymous No.10318330]

>>10317878
I have a recent beret and headdress from them and they're nice.

[Anonymous No.10318354]

>>10318304
Thanks to you too, anon! I've saved it and I will surely use it soon!

[Anonymous No.10318362]

>>10318289
i've had good luck with tenso and fromjapan.

[Anonymous No.10318363]

anyone know where to find these in US size 10-11 (26-27) even just plain ones with a heart heel are find, i can doll them up myself.

[Anonymous No.10318390]

>>10318363
thanks for breaking my heart.

they are from dreamv and they’ve gone mostly normie these days. they have larger sizes that should fit us if they ever decide to make them again (and make them up to that size) but.... it’s unlikely

[Anonymous No.10318405]

Does anyone own these shoes from Bodyline? Are they worth buying? How's the quality?

[Anonymous No.10318445]

>>10317308
>>10317346
Sorry, second stupid question coming through.
Does this mean they don't know any English at all and I have to send all e-mails in Japanese? Or do they know enough basic English for me to be able to put in an order in English and only run into trouble if I need details or have questions about an item?

[Anonymous No.10318460]

>>10317930
I'm going to sound like a bitch but if you have to ask for ideas you're already starting off on the wrong foot. It shows you don't have enough passion for it to come up with your own ideas or even enough interest to research what others are doing. Not to mention, owning cute things isn't enough, you have to have an interesting personality. Which, maybe you do, but it's not one of the reasons you mentioned.
If making vlogs was for yourself that'd be fine, but the fact that your friends are the ones who put the idea into your head and that you're here asking strangers for input leads me to believe it's not.

[Anonymous No.10318482]

Just bought this dress on impulse however I can't really find coords of people wearing it. How can I elevate this dress?

[Anonymous No.10318485]

>>10318405
>>10318405
I own multiple pairs. They're my favourite shoes. I find them really comfortable and versatile.
Quality is on par with other Bodyline shoes. They scuff easily, but they're well-constructed.

[Anonymous No.10318486]

>>10318482
What style are you going for? I would personally go home and pull out the blacks and maybe the reds in a more jesus diamante style. Black bolero, black tights, pink shoes, big wig and glittery, bold jewelry. However, I am a slut for hime so that might not be your thing

[Anonymous No.10318487]

>>10318486
hime*

[Anonymous No.10318488]

>>10318486
Heck! I don't own any black or red in my wardrobe. I sold off a lot of my old school items welp. What other colors could possibly go well with it?

[Anonymous No.10318489]

>>10318488
My wardobe is mainly 2010 era sweet

[Anonymous No.10318493]

>>10318488
An old school coord with white blouse, shoes, socks and purse would be cute with a pink bow. Sounds boring but I get a lot of compliments when I do this. It’s not common anymore, even with modern “old school” wearers, so it comes off bold despite being simple

[Anonymous No.10318533]

>>10317902
Well, how are they supposed to fit? Do you have any blog or shop photos you can reference? Do you have a specific style goal or look you're trying to achieve?

[Anonymous No.10318551]

>>10318493
I do all white with the few pink pieces I have and I think it's a really good and striking look, so I'll second this

[Anonymous No.10318556]

>>10318551
Thanks. Every time I suggest it here someone jumps down my throat haha. If you try it, it does look very good.

[Anonymous No.10318557]

>>10317902
Sounds like boots just won't work with it, wear different shoes. I feel like oxfords would be cute, and a loose frilly blouse tucked into the waistband.

[Anonymous No.10318559]

>>10318488
>>10318489
I would invest in some red pieces! I also wear 2010 sweet and contrasting red looks great with pastels

[Anonymous No.10318592]

I'm kind of retarded but I wanted to buy a ribbon heart bag from baby but the colorway I wanted already sold out, do they even restock? If not I'll suck it up and buy a different color I guess.

[Anonymous No.10318728]

Bought pink x white rectangle torchon lace headress from baby and some torchon lace white knee socks as well! I'm gonna follow y'alls advice and get some white shoes for some stark contrast! Thank ya! Turns out this dress does not have red? Just dark pink apparently which I'm confused by

[Anonymous No.10318757]

>>10318592
Have you tried buying off Mercari and fril?

[Anonymous No.10318760]

What would be a unique way to coord Honey Cake in Yellow/Ivory without looking odd?

[Anonymous No.10318775]

>>10318760
the most unique (not necessarily great) way I remember from the HC hype thread was with the green accents. I also don't remember anyone playing up the darker blue, only the sax.

[Anonymous No.10318799]

>>10318760
>>10318775
if you weren't around for that thread and want to look it up in the archives, it was called "Honey cake Mania". I dug up the green coord I was talking about, though I think this could be done better with a less dark green. And I looked again for a dark blue but didn't see one.

[Anonymous No.10318821]

>>10318799
yikes, this is horrible. that green doesn't match the green in the dress at all.

[Anonymous No.10318848]

>>10318390
i know these are from dreamv, i was hoping someone had a link to knockoffs i have 2 pairs of heat heels i got from some italian brand but i want pink. only others i've found are on aliexpress from show story in size 9 (25.5)

[Anonymous No.10318909]

>>10318821
My god, you sound like one of those basic bitches that wears a white blouse with everything

[Anonymous No.10318918]

>>10318757
Those are usually used and you don't know how sturdy they still are

[Anonymous No.10318919]

>>10318592
They might still have it in a physical store, just send them an email

[Anonymous No.10318933]

>>10318919
Thank you!

[Anonymous No.10318998]

Help gulls. I need a really graphic example of how shitty a replica can look to convince someone stubborn not to try and buy any. A comparison would be the best.

[Anonymous No.10319027]

can corsets be worn under dresses to make your bust or waist smaller?

[Anonymous No.10319030]

>>10319027
I know this is the stupid questions thread, but do you know what a corset is?

[Anonymous No.10319031]

>>10319027
A corset can make the waist smaller if you tightlace in a corset meant for that, but you also need to account for the added bulk of the corset around your ribcage. An underbust corset would be your best bet. Your bust can't be compressed like your waist can, and an overbust corset is just going to push your boobs up. It also takes time to get used to wearing one enough that you can lace down more than an inch or two.

[Anonymous No.10319103]

>>10318998
it doesn't always look shitty though? like the melty cream donut replica that looks exactly like the real thing. just let her buy what she wants.

[Anonymous No.10319111]

>>10318998
Let them learn from their mistakes on their own, eventually they'll get jealous of gulls who have real brand and will be too embarrassed to wear their replica out.

[Anonymous No.10319129]

>>10318998
Just search for Milanoo replicas.

[Anonymous No.10319139]

>>10319027
Yes, but you'll have to do the math. Rib and hip spring is very important, so is the quality of the corset. Look for a custom corset or an off the rack one that matches your springs & lengths perfectly (MCC has great ones imo), look for one intended as a waist training corset and not a fashion corset (fashion corsets do jack shit when it comes to reduction). Do not cheap out and expect a good functioning corset. When purchasing the proper corset, you also have to make a seasoning plan to either fully close a corset or a 1 to 2 inch gap (depends on what you like better). You can't just put it on and expect a huge reduction right away. Please realize this is not an easy fast fix and it may not do what you want it to do. Be realistic when you think about what you want to achieve. I recommend Lucy's blog, look her up and educate yourself about corsetry. Here's the link https://lucycorsetry.com..

[Anonymous No.10319144]

Oh and any corset can add bulk, the sizes indicated by the seller are meant to be the waist circumference inside the corset when it's fully closed. So when you measure your waist (even with a fully closed corset) it will be a few cm's larger than the size you've picked.

[Anonymous No.10319155]

>>10319103
Buying replica hurts brand

[Anonymous No.10319166]

>>10318821
it’s not trying to? good lord are you that bad at color theory?

[Anonymous No.10319174]

>>10319155
buying ap replicas for sure doesn't hurt anyone, they're rolling in dough. also it's laughable that you think any brand depends on westerner purchases to keep them afloat. as long as china likes a company, they're golden.

[Anonymous No.10319177]

>>10319027
>>10319031
This. I do have a corset that I wear with lolit’s, but it’s mostly to provide structure beneath high waist pieces. They wont simply make you a size smaller if you don’t waist train, and they will likely add a cm to your measurements due to bulk

[Anonymous No.10319178]

>>10319174
lmao I would love to know how many dresses you think AP sells per run

[Anonymous No.10319179]

>>10319174
ap is not h&m. they are a small, independent niche fashion retailer. are you an idiot?

[Anonymous No.10319181]

>>10319178
i know that china is obsessed with them, so they're not struggling financially whatsoever. you could make that claim about any other brand, but not ap.

[Anonymous No.10319182]

>>10319179
no, but you are for not realizing just how much $$$ china drops on them.

[Anonymous No.10319222]

>>10319155
And buying solely secondhand doesn't? There's not much of a difference there.

[Anonymous No.10319231]

>>10319222
If you think buying replicas and buying secondhand brand is the same thing you’re too stupid to insult.

[Anonymous No.10319233]

>>10319174
Even if that were true, supporting art theft is shitty.

[Anonymous No.10319234]

>>10319233
in your opinion

[Anonymous No.10319235]

>>10319231
In both cases, no money goes to the brand. That's not debatable.

[Anonymous No.10319249]

>>10319234
As an artist, fuck you

[Anonymous No.10319250]

>>10319235
Money goes to people who tend to buy brand. It's cyclical.

[Anonymous No.10319251]

>>10318998

Alternatively, search for Dream of Lolita or Oo Jia replicas. I think there's a horror story on LJ where a DoL dress came covered in glue and they pretty much just ignored the buyer entirely. There is also comparisons on old egl where some girl pretty much says "my replicas look good because I have to take them apart and fix up a lot of problems" -- so even if replicas look good in worn photos, it's possible the owner fixed the dress or applied photoshop to make the replica look better.

Or, you could look for the word "replica" in old archives of the ita thread. The girl can look good, but the comments turn downright snarky once people realise she's wearing a replica. Ask her if she really wants that kind of burden where she has to think twice to go to any meetup or post any photos.

>>10319103

No, the hem lace is a dead giveaway. Don't mislead the newbies.

[Anonymous No.10319252]

>>10319250
Brands still lose sales from secondhand-only buyers. Then there's the fact that a lot of secondhand sales are "leaving lolita" ones. Again, it's not really debatable.

[Anonymous No.10319253]

>>10319251
>Don't mislead the newbies.
i didn't say it's exactly like the real thing. but it's really good, not "shitty" at all. especially compared to oojia/dol which look very fake even from far away

[Anonymous No.10319260]

>>10319251
ok, but it doesn't look "shitty" at all, and still doesn't do any harm

[Anonymous No.10319268]

>>10319252
it's not debatable because 2nd hand isn't competing with items that are currently on the market being sold, and also it shows the demand for items which then can sway the brands to do rereleases. AP will never do rereleases of items with popular replicas because there is no more demand for them. where as 2nd hand items with high resale have a chance of rereleases.

[Anonymous No.10319271]

>>10319260

This is lolita, anon. The moitiefags are debating the density of the tulle netting of new Moitie lace. The tulle netting. That the lace is embroidered on. Not even the lace itself, or how it's ruffled. Just the netting.

And you think the hem lace not being ruffled enough is not "shit"? Anon.

The harm is towards the newbies. Let's be clear, when you buy a replica you're not "saving" $100. You're wasting $100 gambling that it won't be shit, even if it's good it still comes with a shitton of social issues, and it's going to be difficult to resell the dress later on.

It's one thing if people know all these issues and still want to saddle themselves with all the problems. It's another thing to post in the newbies thread and actively encourage people to go shit all over themselves.

[Anonymous No.10319277]

>>10319177
I don’t fully understand waist training. Is it making their waists smaller or just used to a corset

[Anonymous No.10319292]

>>10319268
>thinking western purchases affect what brands do at all
anon...

[Anonymous No.10319300]

>>10319271
people who would ever consider buying replicas in the first place are not going to care about something small like that. they're going to care if they can get the print they want. and the print looks really good on this one. when it comes to dol/oojia replicas, yeah the whole dress looks horrible. my point was just to point out that it depends.

[Anonymous No.10319327]

Are there any other prints with mineral crystals?

[Anonymous No.10319360]

>>10319300

yes, anon.......that's why they're freely shat on in the ita thread, the immediate assumption is they don't care about much beyond childish selfish gratification, not even that the lace does look like shit.

Anyway, I just wanted to mention that negatives so that newbies itt don't get the wrong idea. Especially MCD replicas actually being recogniseable even from a distance. So having said my piece, I'll leave the rest of you alone to buy whatever you want.

[Anonymous No.10319361]

>>10319327
Are you only looking for uncut rocks or are jewel cuts fine as well?

[Anonymous No.10319366]

>>10319361
Jewel cuts are fine but I don’t like prints with random jewelry in them. There’s too many of those.

[Anonymous No.10319367]

Is swimmer still supposed to reopen?

[Anonymous No.10319369]

>>10319327
That Meta print is so cute, but the cut is horrid. What a shame.

[Anonymous No.10319389]

>>10319174
>they're rolling in dough.
My favourite brands already went bankrupt/out of business but okay

[Anonymous No.10319403]

>>10319327
That planet where they make jewelry from baby the stars shine bright has pieces in little wagons and on a scale

[Anonymous No.10319405]

>>10319403
Jewelry world on the clouds

[Anonymous No.10319414]

>>10319300
When I was very new to lolita, I almost bought Cream Cookie Collection on MLW because I didn’t see it said replica. I searched high and low in 2016. Then I was on the AP website and saw it was on sale and instantly bought it. I wear it quite often, my wardrobe is small (6 dresses) but I wear it the most because it was my favorite and my dream dress for 3 years straight. I didn’t have to buy it at a heavily scalped price either so it’s my favorite

[Anonymous No.10319417]

>>10319414
That’s super cute. I’m proud of you.

[Anonymous No.10319438]

>>10319405
Super cute! I’m happy to know I can buy this style from all of my 3 favorite brands!

[Anonymous No.10319442]

>>10319417
Aww :’) I hardly ever visit the AP USA website and I randomly did and I was so fortunate it was there

[Anonymous No.10319503]

Is there a coord planning app? Something where you cann add all you things and creat coords on your phone?

[Anonymous No.10319507]

Not really a stupid question but I wonder which European Lolita event you guys think will be best this year? I've never been to any so don't have experience with previous events. I noticed some are more expensive than others and not sure why since they all have brand guests.

[Anonymous No.10319511]

Am I a fatty-chan or are brand boleros and cardigans really hard to put on over blouses? I feel like the sleeves bunch up really weirdly and it takes me a few minutes to put on a cardigan. Brand blouses fit me just fine so I don't know what's going on. Is there some trick to putting them on that doesn't let the blouse sleeve get stuck or bunch up?
Pic related is the one I have.

[Anonymous No.10319512]

>>10319507
Depending on what brands you are into? Ap always has a big one in Paris around summer.

[Anonymous No.10319513]

>>10319507
I don't have any particular recommendations, but the price usually depends on the country and city. Some venues are more expensive than others by far which eats into the event budget quite a lot, some might have better extras like gift bags for attendees.

[Anonymous No.10319521]

>>10319507
I agree with >>10319512, just pick one where you care about the brands attending. That, and distance/cost of travel are the biggest factors for me. I don't care for AP at all for example, so if AP is a guest then it doesn't really draw me in. The event in Brussels is quite close for me and I like Baby so it's an easy pick. Other than that, see how many lolitas you know are going, if you know no one it's hard to meet new people as well.

[Anonymous No.10319538]

Newbie question, where can I find more info on those EU events? Not knowing the names f.e is making it quite hard to find them on fb

[Anonymous No.10319561]

>>10319511
This only works with long sleeved blouses, but I kind of "grab" the sleeve cuff of the blouse, and then I put on the cardigan, so the blouse sleeve doesn't get as bunched up while putting it on
Idk if I explained that right but I hope that makes sense?

[Anonymous No.10319620]

>>10319503
Not specifically for lolita, but stylebook.

[Anonymous No.10319643]

For high-waisted jsks, should I also wear my petticoat higher? I guess I'm just confused on how to wear them correctly

[Anonymous No.10319649]

>>10319389
i said ap specifically. not any other brands

[Anonymous No.10319778]

Hey, I'm looking to buy some shoes for sweet/old school cords and I'm kinda stuck on what colors to get.

I already have a pair of black rocking horse, so should my other two colors be white and what else?

[Anonymous No.10319820]

>>10319268
>Holy Lantern is by far the most popular replica

>Holy Lantern has been re-released repeatedly

[Anonymous No.10319843]

>>10319538
There is a fb group to promote european events. Although not everyone posts there

[Anonymous No.10319844]

>>10319643
Look in the mirror and wear it how it looks best

[Anonymous No.10319846]

>>10319778
If you really want to be accurate you only wear 1 pair of shoes

[Anonymous No.10319848]

>>10319778
If you only wear oldschool you could get away with just having black and white shoes.
I've found that black, white, brown and cream are the only shoe colors I need and I wear classic/gothic/oldschool.

[Anonymous No.10319852]

>>10319643
Not always. For some dresses it's more about the poof at the bottom that looks better and you don't want to make your torso too stuffed either.

[Anonymous No.10319858]

Why do everyone go nuts over HC? I never thought it was that cute to begin with, and now every girl and their mothers own like at least one... Where's the appeal with that print?

[Anonymous No.10319894]

how would one go about making acrylic pendants like the ones AP make? are the supplies easy to obtain in the same way as resin is, or do I need some machine to do it? or is it just easier to pay for my design to be produced by someone else?

[Anonymous No.10319908]

>>10319820
Holy Lantern is far and away an outlier and therefore a shit example for any comparisons. Try again.

[Anonymous No.10319910]

>>10319894
Thing is, acrylic is laser cut, which requires a laser cutter. Resin just requires some molds, the resin itself, and stuff to put in it, which is significantly cheaper. So having a manufacturer produce them is probably a much better option for acrylic.

[Anonymous No.10319917]

>>10319858
Like cats tea party it was only released once a decade ago

[Anonymous No.10319923]

>>10317095
Some Korean brands are licensed to sell in Europe but don't. They just got it to show how save they are since Europe has some of the most strict savety regulations on health care. The shit you get is more out of not knowing for sure people do their research and POSSIBLY screw up badly than that everything not sold in the US is bad because else it would be sold.

[Anonymous No.10319926]

>>10317171
For the current ones like in the picture, T-mall/taobao does have a few respected brands but you have to measure yourself well. Good qipao are made to measure or you must be super lucky to fit regular sizing. The cut requires that otherwise it won't look good, and the right cut is important.

If you want the historic style ones I don't know.

350 is a very limited budget btw. Silk might be hard. Modern ones are also made of cotton, velvet, imitation silk, etc. Might want to consider switching fabric.

[Anonymous No.10319931]

>>10319846
Kek, that's true, black shoes go with everything

On a side note, anyone ever buy from cotton candy shoes? This fashion not having a "main forum" makes life hard for finding reviews

[Anonymous No.10319933]

>>10319848
Thank you for the advice!

[Anonymous No.10319939]

>>10319917
Yeah, but cat prints in general are popular. I just don't get it with HC

[Anonymous No.10319945]

>>10319939
It hits that sweet spot thats gothic and cute

[Anonymous No.10319946]

>>10319945
In what world is HC gothic?

[Anonymous No.10319970]

I think this goes here, though I seen there’s a thread talking about this. Is it a bad thing to wear jfashion or lolita as a cosplay for a character? So if I got some jfashion clothes, put on a wig, and have like a prop of some sort, is that okay? Or does it harm and encourage the “Lolita/Jfashion is cosplay” mindset and that just makes it harder for you guys? I thought doing this is similar to like wearing swimsuit versions of characters or something.

[Anonymous No.10319977]

>>10319939
There are certain sweet prints that are popular. Another reason why it could be popular is the purse because with cat prints and HC, they’re shaped and designed like cats or the pancake and waffle mix box. I think the most popular sweet prints like unicorn or bunny ones tend to have really unique bags which make the coord stand out more than ones with mediocre bags.
This is just a theory. A bag theory

[Anonymous No.10319979]

>>10319946
It's gothic for those who don't wear gothic

[Anonymous No.10319980]

>>10319970
More like, It'll look like shit

[Anonymous No.10320013]

>>10319931
Saw a pair of tea parties and the bag this weekend. Less impressed with the shoes than I expected, more impressed with the bag than I expected. Basically their pleather is better suited for bags than shoes. It’s very thin and doesn’t hold its shape well in shoes.

[Anonymous No.10320016]

>>10319908
>Misty Sky is the next most popular replica

>Misty Sky has been re-released repeatedly

Anon, how long do you want to do this before admitting you're wrong...? Replica sales have no correlation with re-releases.

[Anonymous No.10320020]

>>10320013
Agreed. I have the deluxe heart bag and I really like it but the shoes I got (which I resold) were pretty meh.

[Anonymous No.10320021]

>>10319979
anon i think they are talking about honey cake and not holy cross... though shoutout to anyone who thinks honey cake is gothic.

[Anonymous No.10320023]

>>10320020
I liked the heart bag well enough that i’m actually considering it over a milk heart bag, and I am a brand whore (esp about bags)

[Anonymous No.10320024]

>>10319511
It's not just you. I'm thin-armed and I only wear them as an alternative to blouses with a dickey collar underneath if needed. Baby cardigans have such tight sleeves that I don't think they're meant to be worn over anything long-sleeved.

[Anonymous No.10320025]

>>10319970
If you aren’t a skilled lolita, this will look like ass. That being said, I am putting together a nurse joy coord, so I can’t really talk...

[Anonymous No.10320037]

>>10320021
Anon here, I misread "HC" as "HL", so I'm just a retard today

[Anonymous No.10320038]

>>10320037
It’s okay; I almost did the same thing

[Anonymous No.10320047]

>>10320038
my brother

[Anonymous No.10320080]

>>10320016
I always thought it was weird when there was HL replicas being sold for cheap but theres so many indie companies selling dresses with cloud prints that look very similar to MS
Although MS has been rereleased a lot lately, they’ve been releasing the gross gradient ones only. I just want sax at retail price not $800

[Anonymous No.10320081]

>>10320080
I see the sax OP and jsk come up for around 300-350 a lot. Never 800

[Anonymous No.10320099]

>>10320080
>>10320081

Yeah I've seen both cuts in sax on LM nonstop, always under $400
Where are you checking?

[Anonymous No.10320558]

>>10320080
There's proper MS replicas and then there's the ones with the little unicorns hidden in the clouds added that makes it technically not a replica I guess. With the recent release of that CTP redraw-not-replica dress, I also wonder why they're bothering changing things when they can sell straight replicas just fine. It's interesting.

[Anonymous No.10321639]

Does anyone have suggestions for old school appropriate shoes that would be flattering on huge (US size 10) feet? Those chunky demonia Mary Jane platforms everyone wears look cute on small feet, but I’m certain they would look terrible on me

[Anonymous No.10321643]

>>10320558

Since it's the stupid questions thread.

The replicas are clearly illegal and even chinese comms sometimes have drama over them -- there's a Berry Q dress that was teased and never made it into production after Chinese girls kicked up a fuss that the fabric was replica fabric. The brand owner apologised and said they didn't realise. So even within chinese comms replicas are looked down on.

The "inspired-by" dresses give you a lot more wriggle room. There's always girls who say they don't like the original cut or print, it looks like pyjamas, etc. So instead of the original it makes sense that they may go for a print with unicorns rather than skies, or a cut that's different from the original. Comms can't really ban them as the artwork is original and not stolen. So it's a much better purchase than getting a replica and then having to worry about whatever.

[Anonymous No.10321671]

Im thinking about turning my old school wardrobe into capsule one

However, when i try to write down what i need to leave in my wardrobe it looks like too much...

I wear lolita weekly mostly in summer, so i thought about
2 white long sleeve blouses
2 black long sleeve blouses
1 dress (with buttoned sleeves)
2 jsk
2 skirts
Black tights
3 utks (white, black, bxw)
2 short bloomers,
2 long bloomers
3 bows
2 bonnets
• hat
4 shoes (2 mj 2 rhs)
2 boots
Cape

Is this ok or could i go less?

[Anonymous No.10321673]

>>10321671
A capsule wardrobe should hold as much items as you need, without being "too much". By too much they mean that no item will go unworn or rot in the back of your closet. You can always get rid of stuff you find you don't need after all.

[Anonymous No.10321676]

I'm trying to ID a dress from Innocent World but I have already checked every single dress from IW they have on Lolibrary and checked all GLB up to 36 to see if IW had published about this release, but no luck.

Where else could I check for info? It's quite old.

[Anonymous No.10321678]

>>10321676
ouch, it's okay, I just finished checking all sold out listings for IW on WW and found it.

[Anonymous No.10321775]

>>10321673
Nayrt
Isn't it about making as many coords as possible from as many little pieces as possible?

[Anonymous No.10321777]

>>10321639
This girl looks like she might have big feet in Demonia platforms >>10321622.
I don't have specific shoe recs for a size 10, but try to focus on shoes that have heels. Raised heels give the illusion of a smaller foot.

[Anonymous No.10321779]

>>10321775
also nayrt

They both work hand in hand. If you are going to only wear lolita sometimes then your capsule will need to be smaller than if you need to wear it daily. The quantity of total outfits you need matters when you say “as many as possible”

[Anonymous No.10321780]

>>10321777
I wear size 10 and chunky stripper height shoes look great on me. The height the heel the better

[Anonymous No.10321807]

>>10315409
Does anybody know anything about this and where it can be ordered from? Apparently pre-orders start tonight but I can't seem to find where to do that

[Anonymous No.10321851]

Where would I be able to see a schedule of when the annual BTSSB/AP fashion show/tea parties are in Tokyo? I’m planning a trip later this year and want to go to one, but I want to make sure I book the right dates to fly out.

[Anonymous No.10322255]

do jp shops let you try on shoes? i hear they let you try on a sample dress

[Anonymous No.10322265]

Anyone know where I can get strap extenders for a jsk?

[Anonymous No.10322266]

Does Atelier Pierrot sell shoes? I see shoe close-ups on their instagram, but I don't see a shoe section on their site.

[Anonymous No.10322304]

>>10322255
If you're wearing socks or tights usually yes.

[Anonymous No.10322314]

>>10320081
>>10320099
I checked LM again after i posted and i only see the brilliant print/gradient ones for much cheaper but its not sax. Where tf are you checking?

[Anonymous No.10322323]

>>10322266
Yes but they don't have many sizes. They carry Queen B or something like that in store

[Anonymous No.10322324]

I have a large amount of photos I need help IDing but I don't want to shit up threads, where would a good place to do that?

[Anonymous No.10322330]

>>10322324

Might as well start another thread. Dunno how useful it'll be though, you'd have to bump the thread and there's a chance no one knows where it's from anyway.

There's a Moitie thread and a classic thread up atm, anything that you can id as being that brand/style I'd start there first.

[Anonymous No.10322334]

Any unfortunate anons with a big bust? How do you flatten your chest? I’m one of the many people whose one the pill and my chest grew to 109cm and I hate it

[Anonymous No.10322370]

>>10322266
Yeah they sell quite a few brands in store. If you email them and ask for a specific pair by a brand they sell, they can get it for you. I've also bought the yosuke platform pumps from them in store.

[Anonymous No.10322483]

Atelier pierrot is hit or miss, but is this an original design from them or is this another etsy steampunk concept? I need to know before I waste my money.

[Anonymous No.10322485]

Also, my shoe size is 42. Am I doomed or can I wear burando shoes? I really don't wanna wear huezillian shoes.

[Anonymous No.10322487]

>>10322485
I’m a 41 and I can’t fit brand. sorry bb

[Anonymous No.10322497]

Cheap lace topped knee socks? Tried searching through TB but I'm not very good at getting the right keywords

[Anonymous No.10322502]

>>10322485
I have eu size 39 and i can't fit Asian shoe brands unless they produce for the European market

[Anonymous No.10322503]

>>10322502
can you not fit LL for meta or queen b? i honestly don’t know. my feet are so big that i have no hope

[Anonymous No.10322506]

>>10322314
The 2015 cut sax jsk recently sold for 300 on LM, the sax OP was on a japanese shop for a while for 350 (dont remember which but I think it was closetchild)

[Anonymous No.10322509]

>>10322497
You can buy regular socks and sew on lace. It's pretty easy.

[Anonymous No.10322567]

>>10322334
My chest is 102cm. Your options are to go for full back shirring jsks or to use a binder. I find binders really uncomfortable, but gc2b makes good quality ones if you want to go that route.

[Anonymous No.10322586]

Has anyone ordered shoes from BTSSB Japan and sent them to the US?
How much did the shipping end up being?

[Anonymous No.10322589]

>>10322567
do binders reduce the size of your chest or just flatten it? I have a 94 cm chest and there are some 90cm dresses I want to wear, but I’m pretty sure binding won’t help

[Anonymous No.10322670]

>>10321807
Looks like it was available on Fancy Collective's Etsy, but is sold out now.
You should try contacting them and see if you can still order!
https://www.instagram.com/fancycollectiveuk/

[Anonymous No.10322673]

For any anons who wear detachable collars, do you find they slide / shift around a lot? How do you secure them in place?

[Anonymous No.10322702]

>>10322673
Usually there's a button or buttons on the garment underneath that keeps it pretty secure.
If it's a detachable collar that doesn't go as a set with the piece you're wearing, idk.

[Anonymous No.10322712]

>>10322673
Discrete safety pins

[Anonymous No.10322765]

>>10322673
what >>10322712 said. also, I sometimes use decorative lapel pins and tack them down to the layer underneath when I pin them down

[Anonymous No.10322847]

What's some good, basic starter jewelry and accessories for a gothic leaning wardrobe? Sometimes I'll see a piece of jewelry and like it, but I find myself wondering if it's a bit too mall goth-y to wear with lolita and then just never buy anything.

[Anonymous No.10322856]

>>10322509
Nayrt but where do you get high quality lace from?

[Anonymous No.10322889]

How do I properly collapse / fold up a cage skirt, specifically the Boguta adjustable one?
I probably should have never unpacked it, but now I have and need to pack it for travel and have no idea how on earth it ever fit into the package it came in.

[Anonymous No.10323013]

Where would a good place to find Princess Sleeve blouses on? I really dig the Atelier Pierrot ones in black but it seems impossible to find off brand
A lot of the body line blouses are out of stock as well

[Anonymous No.10323015]

>>10323013
Swing a bat, hit a hime blouse on taobao. Go look at literally any chinese brand

[Anonymous No.10323057]

>>10322483
Google "bronze bat ring" or wrap around bat ring and you will find a bunch for under $10 on storenvy etc so its not an original design

[Anonymous No.10323084]

What pettis are worth the money? I don't want to constantly have to replace them

[Anonymous No.10323086]

>>10323084
MeLikesTea has organza pettis that are well constructed

[Anonymous No.10323089]

>>10323086
Seconding this although I get the voile ones. I wear lolita several times a week and I've found them to hold up really well and be easy to wash.

[Anonymous No.10323090]

>>10323089
>checks my order notes
actually yeah mine are voile too. get those

[Anonymous No.10323095]

>>10323084
Maxicimam and And Romeo (on rakuten)

[Anonymous No.10323207]

I'm using SpreeNow for the first time and just submitted my first order for review. When the items are approved, will I get an email saying its ready or do I have to manually keep checking my account? Also, how long does it typically take to be approved?

[Anonymous No.10323249]

first time ordering from chinese lolita updates, how should I declare? I spent less than $100 and lor's video makes me worried

[Anonymous No.10323268]

>>10323207
You will get an e-mail saying "New messages from Spreenow" or something like that. Mine always go to spam, so make sure you check that too. In my experience, it only takes them about 1-2 business days to approve everything.

[Anonymous No.10323317]

Has anyone ever ordered from AnnahouseFashion before? I need worn photos STAT.

My boyfriend(bless his heart) bought me a dress from them and dear lord all their crap is ugly.From what I gather their clothes are made wonderfully, just designed ugly, but hopefully it looks better in RL.

it's a gift, so of course I'm going to wear it but I just want to prepare myself for this

[Anonymous No.10323367]

>>10323317
I have some of their stuff and it's fine, theyre a legit indie brand.


But yeah, most of their clothes are fugly lol

[Anonymous No.10323613]

how do you guys keep your velvet pieces dust and hair free? I have a cat and dog so I need to use the lint roller every time I wear velvet lol. is there a more effective way to keep fur off?

[Anonymous No.10323619]

>>10323613
I keep them inside out and hang on over another non-velvet piece if possible. That way minimum dust is on the velvet.

E.g. hanger, than normal skirt, than velvet skirt inside out.

[Anonymous No.10323628]

>>10323084
Aurora & Ariel

[Anonymous No.10323649]

>>10322856
craft stores can have some nice ones sometimes if you're willing to dig past the cheap stuff first, for buying online I quite like Laceking on etsy too

[Anonymous No.10324070]

How's btssb dresses on tall lolitas?
esp interested in this and similar ones

[Anonymous No.10324095]

>>10324070
I have this guy, looks very similar to your example. I'm 5'1 and it covers my knees. The bodices on these JSKs are fairly short, so keep that in mind. It hits me at my natural waist, so if you're tall or very busty it'll probably look more empire and unflattering. Honestly, I see a lot of taller lolitas wear old baby pieces and it never looks right, it comes across like sissy clothes when the dress squishes your bust, emphasizing your shoulders and legs. bonus points for peeking bloomers to try and salvage the inappropriate length which makes it look even more like the dress shrunk. Maybe anons can post examples of lolitas making it work, I want to believe, but I haven't seen it myself.

[Anonymous No.10324104]

>>10324095
>tfw 5'8
welp time to find a new dream dress probably,thanks for the info!
Maybe someone knows similar alternatives that size up well in height?

[Anonymous No.10324115]

>>10324104

IW used to make their long jsks with an extra inch in the bodice. Couple that with adjustable shoulder straps, it's one of your better options if you're slender. They're well-known for boobloafing anything over B cup and their long jsks are narrower in the skirts (hence you gotta be slender... sorry).

Triple Fortune generally looks too big on Asian models and work much better on taller, bigger girls with taller frames as well. The fully shirred bodices are a toss-up whether it looks good or not though, you might want to pick up a cincher or corset to go with it.

Maybe we need another tallita thread, I'm a short girl just regurgitating what I remember from older tallita threads.

[Anonymous No.10324119]

>>10324095
I have the jsk anon pictured, and I completely agree with you. The bodice is fairly short, and the total length only around 94cm. I'm also 5'1 and this dress hits the knees for me too. I think it'll start looking really short on someone over 5'3 probably. The sizing is small too, the bodice isn't very forgiving even though it has a shirring panel in the back.
>>10324104
I'm a huge velveteen fan and honestly there is nothing that comes close to looking like VLF that has the right length for you. Can you (or someone you know) sew? Probably not what you want to hear but there are similar Otome no Sewing patterns available (especially if you franken-pattern) and you could make it to size/length.

[Anonymous No.10324123]

>>10324095
I'm 5'9" and that exact red dress is one of my most flattering. I think it depends on where it hits you. The shirring is forgiving enough to not cause boob loaf and it is long enough that it doesn't look like ageplay.
It is way better than AP for tall lolitas.

[Anonymous No.10324124]

Anyone ever had a broken zipper replaced on a dress professionally? How open to doing this are tailors? Should I look for bridal alteration places?

[Anonymous No.10324132]

I'm looking for plus size bloomers for my mom. Does anyone know which brands to check? Or maybe a pattern? She can sew but is not good at adjusting the size of a pattern.

[Anonymous No.10324138]

>>10324104
>>10324115
Seconding IW for tall-friendly old school. I know they've done velveteen bustier + skirt sets which might work for you.

>>10324123
post pics?

[Anonymous No.10324140]

>>10323613
I keep a plastic garbage bag over my velvet things. It’s not kawaii, but it works.

[Anonymous No.10324141]

>>10324138
Why tf would you post yourself to 4chan

[Anonymous No.10324143]

>>10324104
I’m not sure if this is helpful, but I’m 5’7” and newer baby does look very good on me. Athens waist hits at least somewhat close to my natural waist and total length wise it’s much better than AP. Their newer old school style releases might work okay for you.

That being said: metamorphose is a tallitas dream. everything I’ve bought has adjustable straps and is plenty longbow in the skirt. you may really like their basics line.

[Anonymous No.10324144]

>>10324143
*the waist
*long in the
fuck autocorrect

[Anonymous No.10324157]

>>10324141
it's for reference, your newfaggotry is showing. you can post a pic of yourself in a dress to show how it fits and not reveal anything personal.

also let's be real. people self post all the time. maybe if we didn't have to filter ourselves through an ironic, shattered self-esteem of a lens we could just be honest and help each other.

[Anonymous No.10324160]

>>10324095
My first baby dress has a awkward bodice and I’m kind of busty so it makes me look fat as fuck

[Anonymous No.10324176]

>>10324123
i would really like to see that ! also what's the size of the one you own?
>>10324119
im pretty alright at hand sewing but not good enough, tho been working on altering a plain jsk type dress
>honestly there is nothing that comes close to looking like VLF
pain
>>10324115
>>10324138
thanks for the tip,i haven't ever looked into IW's releases that much
>>10324143
thanks!
>>10324160
sorry to hear that ;_;"

[Anonymous No.10324225]

>>10315409
How soon should a new lolita join a comm? I've been interested for 6 years but have only been wearing lolita for almost a year (since I turned 18 so I can buy stuff online by myself). I only have 8 main pieces, 3 of which are brand, and a few brand blouses and kcs. Should I wait longer so I have more brand and more to talk about? I don't want to seem weird or be an ita or make others feel like the comm is getting worse.

[Anonymous No.10324276]

>>10315409
is this site alright?
https://www.devilinspired.com/

[Anonymous No.10324279]

>>10324276
short answer: no, because they're unreasonably expensive

[Anonymous No.10324287]

>>10324279
do you recommend any other sites
im from europe, balkans to be more precise

[Anonymous No.10324313]

>>10324132
You can get nice bloomers on Etsy with custom sizing. I like the ones by nemethwild.

[Anonymous No.10324322]

>>10324287
clobbaonline.com
my-lolita-dress.com
lolitawardrobe.com
glitzywonderland.com

are all taobao resellers just like devilinspired, but cheaper and also more or less reliable

[Anonymous No.10324413]

Can anyone who speaks Japanese translate this? https://www.instagram.com/p/B7hUo_hn4kv/?igshid=xpbev9jzg6m2

Google translator seems to say something that will make a lot of lolitas butthurt kek. Although, going with the google translated text, I'd love to see a lolita style that has an adult twist and larme pickings.

[Anonymous No.10324582]

>>10324124
zipper repair is one of the most common repairs done, See if you have any dry cleaners near you that also do alterations, they'll be cheaper than going to anything bridal related. I swear just mentioning the word 'wedding' can make the price on alterations go up by at least 25%.

[Anonymous No.10324675]

>>10324413
Something to the effect of, "When one hears the word 'lolita', they might think of pink or black. Please enjoy the new world of lolita fashion with a mature brown color."
I think it's easy to misinterpret it to be insulting lolita, but the word for "mature" has a different meaning in Japanese. You could interpret it to mean something like ladylike or poised. Whereas in English, the use of "mature" would imply that lolita, pink, and black are all "immature," which isn't the case here.
I find a lot of jfash publications have attempted to call their new style "new lolita" or "neo-lolita" without much success. The die-hards who are still wearing lolita (in Japan) aren't the same audience as those who are looking at these magazines and brands. At least I find, anyways. Maybe they're trying to reel-in OLs who used to be lolitas back in the day and are looking for something reminiscent of the style? Who knows.

[Anonymous No.10324804]

Where can I buy high platform Mary Janes like these >>10322964 online?

[Anonymous No.10324903]

What is the best SS for fril since tenshi is on holiday? Should I just use all other SS I can think of or would that be rude? This is a dream dress emergency

[Anonymous No.10324905]

>>10324804
Metamorphose temps de fille sometimes has them

[Anonymous No.10324911]

>>10324675
Ay, thank you so much for translation! Yes, so many jfash publications did, even misako attempted it with her soft lolita style but it never seems to have much success. I guess (sadly because I was kinda interested) larme will not succeed either.

[Anonymous No.10325119]

Where I can look for hair inspo without bangs?

[Anonymous No.10325133]

>>10324911
I feel you. I definitely feel like there's a market for a "neo-lolita"-esque fashion, but as long as these people aggressively push it as the 'new, improved' version of lolita, it'll always ruffle some feathers.
Can't just say "it's like lolita but more casual, toned down, and everyday appropriate" or "if you like lolita, this style is very similar", I guess. It's always got to be the newest, coolest, bestest style and all other styles are ugly and outdated in comparison. I think it comes down to current magazine writers and trend-pushers being out of touch with lolita and other older jfashion, as lolita has always been a rather insular and isolated community. So they don't understand why lolitas hate hearing "lol your fashion is so old, why not get with the current trends, lady?"
Obviously that doesn't include Misako, of course. I think she just gets bored with plain lolita style after all this time. I don't think anyone can blame her.

[Anonymous No.10325716]

What can I do to make this look better? I have a short petticoat under it but I'm a bit iffy on the shape.

[Anonymous No.10325919]

Grandbazar specials sets are also gonna be available on AP USA??

[Anonymous No.10330381]

>>10324070
Going off of this: does anyone have recommendations for gothic style brands that are good for tall lolitas? I'm 5'11" and have been despairing searching for anything that isn't too short.

[Anonymous No.10331246]

Is there such a thing is normie j-fashion? Like wearing clothing from Japanese brands that have a slight Japanese flavor to it, but not something that fits into a specific fashion style like gothic lolita or gyaru. Basically I want to wear some cool Japanese type fashion but not be a part of some subculture type thing.

[Anonymous No.10332354]

>>10315409
what dress is this?