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[Anonymous No.6285754]

>off topic
I've always wondered where does MM buys their shoes

[Anonymous No.6285774]

I'm starting to really like toned down kind of sweet styles, but I've done classic and gothic for so long and I always struggle when I'm putting something together that's outside my comfortzone. At least, when it comes to making my own outfits anyway.

Would someone mind taking a look at this? I'll be wearing the matching tie that I have for that JSK; not the jabot.

[Anonymous No.6285790]

>>6285774
I think my only problem is the shoes, I don't think boots look particularly sweet and kind of offbalance the rest of the outfit.

However I really love the rest and would totally wear it. Did you consider white tights?

As in, try white tights with dark low boots. The kind IW uses.

[Anonymous No.6285804]

>>6285790
I agree about the boots but white opaque tights always look costumey to me. Instead she should try and use crochet ones maybe? If she wants toned down sweet. If she's going to be wearing kneehigh boots then you won't see much of the tights anyway.

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Dumping saved Coords if nobody minds.

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Dumping coords!

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Oops, left my trip from another board on.

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>>6285812
/h/ and /mu/ hua?

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>>6285824
You got me

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>>6285790
>>6285804
Good point about the boots. Would something like these be okay? In the case of the "plain" boots on the right, I would attach a bow shoe clip to the lower-most part of the shoe laces by the toe. (I was thinking of making a bow shoe-garter for the ones I originally used as well)

Unfortunately, most of the Secret Shop/Antaina/etc boots that I've tried fit all loose and wonky at the ankle and crinkle up in a way that's not at all attractive. I suppose I could try again?

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>>6285812
Not sure about the shoes even though the fit adorably with the theme. What kind of heel do they have?

>>6285820
Isn't there a matching bustier to this? That would be really cute to wear if you ever wanted to dress this outfit up. As it stands now it's a good casual coord.

[Anonymous No.6285891]

I tried my hand at creepy cute, but it looks like I landed on the cuter side of the gothic spectrum instead.

[Anonymous No.6285918]

I'm making a damask skirt in fabric kind of like this, would this work as a co-ord? Are patterned tights and patterned skirts too much? I was thinking of vertical stripe tights instead.

Also, please ignore the top, mine is properly black and the neckline and sleeves are nicer.

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>>6285891
I tried some kind of pirate princess motif. I know some people consider this wig to be ita as fuck but I can't help it.

[Anonymous No.6285942]

>>6285918
I think the kind of hair style that you have there looks best with a hat (pic related). A vintage hat with a veil always looks great with gothic coords and would be really pretty for this outfit. The good thing about wearing a hat is that you can still use the pearl hair pins. Otherwise, I would go with a bigger, slightly more elaborate updo. I can post some suggestions if you like.

As for the accessories, you could amp up the "gothic factor" of your outfit by tweaking them slightly; mainly the necklace. Chokers look great with open necklines and Schwarz Schmetterling makes some great ones that are gothic-friendly and incorporate pearls. Similar items aren't too hard to find on etsy if that's out of your budget. You also can't go wrong with a pearl rosary.

Might I also suggest a structured, vintage-style bag? Or one of those classically "gothic" ones like the MmM coffin or bat-shaped purses. AatP makes some handbags that would also work beautifully.

Also, out of curiosity, what do the sleeves and neckline of your top look like?

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>>6285774
This is more like something I would normally wear. Although if I'm being perfectly honest with myself, I would prefer the black versions of the blouse and gloves since I tend to wear kuro lolita. The cream balances everything out better, though.

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[Anonymous No.6286027]

Help with this JSK? I'm fed up of my super safe coord with it. Looking for something classic but a bit daring, toying with the idea of having red.

[Anonymous No.6286047]

>>6285942
Firstly, thank you - I'm just relieved no-one's gone "oh, how ita!".

Secondly, hat and bag. Of course. I knew I was missing something - can't you tell I'm new to this? A hat with veil sounds really nice, but I would love updo ideas too! Also, a pearl rosary sounds great because I've been thinking of getting one anyway - never thought of combining the two.

In deference to your question I have taken a rubbish photo of the top. I've put it next to the VM blouse that it kind of reminded me of - in shape, not in decoration! It does work with a skirt on top of it, as I've worn it that way before, but if it's a completely inappropriate top for lolita, please let me know before I make a fool of myself.

[Anonymous No.6286054]

>>6286047
>>6286047

It's a little bit plain for lolita, and certainly for the look you seem to be going for. I think you'd at least need a pretty frilly cardigan. Blouses are a difficult one though- maybe look at some plain black ones with a white peter pan collar? Those would look cute with the outfit you've got planned.

[Anonymous No.6286069]

>>6286054
I'm actually looking at Lady Sloth's new lace boleros (because they are gorgeous), so do you think pairing it with that would work?

In which I take over the thread with noob questions and can only apologise to everyone else. I might give my collage another attempt and come back then,

[Anonymous No.6286147]

>>6286069
the lace looks horrible though :(

[Anonymous No.6286168]

>>6285918
Had another go at this, taking people's advice. I went for a theme of roses, but stuck with the rosary like anon suggested. I love the idea of chokers but I can't wear them personally (ridic. sensitive skin). Ideally, I'd like the lace items to match up, or at least have a floral lace pattern.

Thank you to the lovely anons that helped!

[Anonymous No.6286216]

>>6286168

I've also tried my hand at classic. I'd be making the JSK, that's why it's a drawing. I think I prefer this, and I've been leaning more towards classic anyway, so I might start off in this style.

Of course, if I've missed anything, please tell me.

[Anonymous No.6286234]

>>6286147
not that anon, but I'm sort of upset that it's almost impossible to find good looking lace anything in offbrand stores.

[Anonymous No.6286475]

>>6285984
I love this.

[Anonymous No.6286477]

>>6286216
I like this classic coord a lot! It's a good beginner's attempt. Just make sure the browns match.

[Anonymous No.6286557]

I want a corset like this one by Excentrique so bad. Even a vest in that style would be acceptable.

[CollageAnon No.6286622]

I made this one for someone in the last collage thread but it 404'd before I could post it. This seems like a good enough place to put it. I'll post a few of my old favorites as well.

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[Anonymous No.6286643]

First time trying to coord with this dress, as I might be acquiring it.

Didn't put any hand/wrist stuff because the sleeves on that blouse are fucking huge.

[Anonymous No.6286678]

>>6286027
I went with pink as the coordinate colour just because it was easier, maroon or mint green would also be nice with the brown.

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>>6286643
The only thing that could be awkward is that neck bow with the crossover straps. I'm also not entirely sold on the rectangle headdress - I think the narrower rectangle headdresses are much nicer.

[Anonymous No.6286691]

Anyone got something for this that's not just red x white/red x black x white/red x pink x white? Trying to think of more ways to wear this dress apart from those, the majority of my wardrobe is dark jewel tones (green, blue, purple, maroon) and black but I can't get it to work with them.

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>>6285820
I feel like tights would be cuter. Love the accessories.

>>6285830
Nice! I wanna see this on a real person! Looks great!

>>6285870
That bolero and those shoes are hideous..

>>6285891
That necklace looks tacky. But then again, so is creepy cute.

>>6285994
>those silver boots
no.

>>6286015
Halloween themed! Cute! I would probably change the shoes (either to black teaparties or black heels, depending on the look. I dont think RHS particularly match with this outfit because of the "wooden" bottom.)

>>6286069
> Lady Sloth's new lace boleros
>Because they are gorgeous
The fuck? NO.

>>6286557
Loveley necklace.

[Anonymous No.6286864]

Any help with this? It's more orange irl.
I was gonna pair it with the shoes in 6285982 since I have those and a beige-cream colour high neck cutsew since the material of the dress is like a cutsew. Idk what else to do with it.

[Anonymous No.6286889]

>>6286864
black chiffon blouse and black shoes definitely. wear tights with this, not socks. and nice jewelry, nothing plastic

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>>6286864
Not sure how orange the dress is, but I tried orange x brown. The dress looks like it'd be much better coordinated with dark colours.

[Anonymous No.6287120]

Some help for this please. Im not keen on a blouse and I dont think a bolero will work.

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>>6287120
I had a go, but it's not great.

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>>6287097
Nix the tights, they're too busy and compete with the dress.

Also, the blazer looks too much like middle aged business woman wear. I'd look for a nice blazer from IW or baby to go with it instead.

[Anonymous No.6287234]

>>6286686
My headdress fashion-boner is overpowering, sadly, especially with how headbows do not work with my short hair.

Picture related.

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>>6287120

Maybe a sleeveless blouse to fill out the neckline a bit? Something with one of those cute collars that button up.

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>>6285925
for some reason this wig reminds me of claudia from interview with the vampire

[Anonymous No.6287654]

>>6286678

thanks, looks good !

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>>6287654
those shoes are crazy pretty, may I ask where they are from?

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>>6287675
Irregular Choice

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>>6287813
Oh damn! that is the first thing I searched for but I did not come up with that shoe for sale. if you have a link for that shoe for sale I would love to know please.

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>>6287820
I think they're from last season, so unless you can find them on ebay you're probably out of luck

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>>6287654
dem shoes. irregular choice and poetic licence have the fiercest fucking shoes

[Anonymous No.6288011]

Im new to Lolita and was thinking about this as my first coord.
I wanted something a bit simpler, but any recommendations I will definitely consider.

[Anonymous No.6288036]

>>6288011
im not too fond of the ankle socks(personal preference), but otherwise it's very cute! how do you plan to have your hair? i see you have rose hair combs.

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>>6288036
Yeah, I like knee socks myself more, I think their cuter.
And I have very very curly dark blonde hair, so i was gonna wear it down, maybe have it tied in the back.
Pic related, thats how it looks unstyled eheh.

[Anonymous No.6288111]

>>6288070
why so serious? haha. my hair is very similar only straight up brown; you could do twin hair buns with bobby pins, you could part it to one side and pin it back out of your face... there's lots you could do :)

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>>6288111
Oh gosh twin hair buns is like my favorite hair style ever bless you.I just dont think Im cute enough to pull it off ahaha.

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>>6288256
Not that anon but, you could!

[Anonymous No.6288376]

>>6287206
where is the jacket\tights from please

[Anonymous No.6288500]

I really struggle with these collage threads.
I can understand a coord layn out on a bed, and I know the point of it is to think about things you haven't got going together, but I just can't imagine all of these items irl all together at once.

captcha: and resentl

[Anonymous No.6288575]

>>6288070
If this is you, your hair is brown not dark blonde--nothing wrong with it, it just makes a difference when you coordinate/do make up for your coloring

Jelly of your natural curl, I'd say put a little smoothing cream in your hair to polish those natural ringlets and either wear your hair down or half up

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>>6285818
Where's that shawl from?

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>>6286216
Goodness, I need that blouse! Source/link?

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>>6286054
Link to the gloves, please.

[Anonymous No.6289912]

>>6288376
Jacket is the J. Crew Velvet Ruby Jacket, but is currently sold out on their website. Can be found on ebay here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/J-Crew-Velvet-blazer-black-with-chiffon-accents-and-ribbon-So-darling-/28098
6942044?pt=US_CSA_WC_Suits&hash=item416c207a5c Tights are from Hue, but from a few seasons ago so again, can only be found on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUE-GLAM-Jewelry-for-Legs-Glitter-Ornament-Tights-Black-Gray-Footed-Tights-N
EW-/350571861158 (the "black glitter" ones)

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Liiiive!

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>>6285994
I wish I were crazy enough to give this a try. Or at least work more with the small quantity of pink accents in the fabric.

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>>6294838
God damn that is a nice coord!

[Anonymous No.6295159]

>>6294920
Thank you so much! I always seem to make the best outfits when I'm not designing something I would wear myself. If this were for me, I'd probably wind up making it a bit more gothic-friendly so the individual pieces would go with my daily wardrobe better.

Although I've always said that if I were a classic Lolita I would dress like a fancy victorian prostitute.

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>>6295159
Bwahaha
Oh, Anon~

[Anonymous No.6295234]

posting some I made. Concrit please?

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sorry some of these are older. should go back and clean them up, make them a little nicer.

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oh god, halp

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>>6295234
The only thing about that coordinate is that I'm not sure how the cutsew would look with the dress. Sometimes they look okay, but the yoke might sit a bit awkwardly. Try a pink blouse or bolero?

>>6295237
Although the pink in the headband appears to match a little better (I can't read the note you wrote for the hat, sorry!), I think a hat looks best with the style that dress is in. A different sort of hat may be better, though. Especially if the shape of that one is more like a bucket hat when you wear it.

Maybe try wearing a pair of lace or crochet tights? They would really give the outfit more of a classic feel.

>>6295258
The heeled boots would definitely give you a more flattering leg shape; it could be just me, but flat knee-high boots make my legs look stumpy when I wear Lolita.

Also, I'm wondering if the print with the skirt and the sweater might be too busy? A brown skirt with lots of details like ruffles, pin-tucking and gathers would still be visually interesting without looking too cluttered? A fur (real or faux) collar would also be cute.

Additionally, I've personally found that those style of hair combs have trouble staying in. If you find that's the case, you can always switch them out for a headband or do something like this:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/111127691/deer-antler-horn-bone-gothic-steampunk?utm_source=googleproduc
t&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=GPS&gclid=CPatzKKa87ICFQfonAodM3gAIw

Maybe with a rose corsage and some pearls threaded through your hair to top it all off?

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>>6295287
Thanks, I'll see what I can find!

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>>6295275
go all purple.

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>>6295266
That dark brown brown looks a bit off with that shade of gray and in my opinion the hat doesn't go well with the dress at all. I would also try to better match your metals. The bangle looks like it's made of brass and the necklace and earrings look gold.

That dress is gorgeous, by the way. Because it's very classic, the items you've picked for it seem a little out of place (although the bolero would be nice in a different color). I think it would be really pretty if you went with a sort of "snow queen" sort of theme and coordinated it with whites, frosty blues, white pearls and silver.

>>6295275
I like this one! I think those crochet/lace accessories look great with the dress. I would go with fancier shoes, though. Something a little dressier would match the look of the JSK better. However, those mary janes would look adorable with a casual coordinate. Make sure you carry a black bag to match them.

Also, it looks like the blouse is offwhite while the dress is cream. It could be my monitor, though. Either way, most combining those two can be tricky so unless you balance the two out really well, it's best to stick to one or the other.

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>>6295306
noted, thanks

>>6295318
the blouse is white and the jsk is white and cream actually, so i thought i might be able to get away with it

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>>6295318
>>6295318
Crap in a hat I accidentally uploaded the wrong photo. I don't even remember what I originally wanted to post.

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>>6295327
Yeah, now that I've seen a closer image of the JSK that looks good.

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>>6295347
okay! thanks for your input!

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bump

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>>6286691
suggestions for this dress?