How /fa/ are you, /cgl/?

[Anonymous No.8524986]

It seems as though /cgl/ lurkers know little outside of jfashion brands, but as of late, there have been a few more seagulls who are interested in normie fashion brands. And thus, this thread.

Discussion starters:
> What are your favorite jfash and normie brands?
> How much is your closet really worth?
> Has your experience with brands affected your view on jfash brands (customer service, quality, etc.)?
> How has your /fa/ knowledge translated to your /cgl/ knowledge?
> Which better dominates your wardrobe?

[Anonymous No.8524990]

>0% /fa/

If my clothes aren't from Japan they probably came from a thrift store.

[Anonymous No.8524993]

>>8524986
jesus christ, those man-hooves

[Anonymous No.8525018]

>>8524993
Runway models are all incredibly tall and thin, you retard. Do you expect them to have kawaii chinese doll feet?

[Anonymous No.8525032]

> What are your favorite jfash and normie brands?
Jfashion: IW, JetJ, Jane Marple, Victorian Maiden, Mary Magdalene.
Normie: Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Carolina Herrera
> How much is your closet really worth?
That's hard to answer, I don't exactly remember the exact prices.
> Has your experience with brands affected your view on jfash brands (customer service, quality, etc.)?
Definitely, I have felt like I overpaid for something sometimes, but I wouldn't return my purchases because of that.
> How has your /fa/ knowledge translated to your /cgl/ knowledge?
To be honest I don't go on /fa/, I only visit 4chan for /cgl/ and /toy/.
> Which better dominates your wardrobe?
Normie brands because they're easier to obtain even though they're more expensive, since I can only order jf through internet.

[Anonymous No.8525045]

As I've gotten older, my favorite jfash brands have become Excentrique, Jane Marple, and JetJ (although not loving JetJ lately). I find they're easier to mix with the other half of my clothes. I have a lot of Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen/McQ stuff now which I bought for work and it's nice to mix them when I can. I used to buy a lot of Yohji Yamamoto for pretty cheap on mbok but it's hard to wear in real life sometimes.

Customer service wise, in my experience brand shops in Japan are pretty good (especially Meta, hilariously). Of course online customer service of all jfash brands is basically shit.

Luxury brands vary in quality I guess? None is worse than the lolita brands that I've seen, but some is much MUCH nicer. I own just one coat from Max Mara and nothing else but it's by far the nicest thing I own.

[Anonymous No.8525051]

All of my clothing outside of jfashion are hipster clothing from vintage/thrift stores or random European brands.

[Anonymous No.8525175]

I work at Urban Outfitters and that's how I afford all my burando. Kill me tbh.

[Anonymous No.8525214]

0%. Currently wearing: baggy cargo shorts that are older than a third-grader, $5 band t-shirt with the sleeves cut off. My entire closet is like this. Luckily I work in a more ~eccentric~ shop so I can get away with dressing like a scuzzball 24/7. Just can't wear any shirts with swear words or gory imagery on them to work.

[Anonymous No.8525335]

>>8524986
> What are your favorite jfash and normie brands?
For J-fashion, I adore Innocent World, Jane Marple, and Mary Magdalene. For normie brands, I like Chanel, Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, and Dolce and Gabanna.
> How much is your closet really worth?
If I had to guess, it's well over $15,000 and growing.
> Has your experience with brands affected your view on jfash brands (customer service, quality, etc.)?
I am highly critical in either aesthetic.
> How has your /fa/ knowledge translated to your /cgl/ knowledge?
I read up on various brands throughout the season to see all the latest trends and enjoy reading about behind the scenes.
> Which better dominates your wardrobe?
While I love lolita style and hope to grow this aspet of my wardrobe, my closet is brimming with designer clothing.

[Anonymous No.8525374]

> What are your favorite jfash and normie brands?
J-fash: Jane Marple and Leur Getter, normie brands: Karen Walker, and small boutiques like Nadinoo, I like Chie Mihara shoes.
> How much is your closet really worth?
No idea.
> Has your experience with brands affected your view on jfash brands (customer service, quality, etc.)?
I have a lot of Jane Marple and it has made me realise how shitty some normie stuff is at times because my JM tends to be made better. Getting older, I've come to value quality instead of quantity or throwaway fashion. I also like my pieces to be timeless and something I can wear and last for many years.
> How has your /fa/ knowledge translated to your /cgl/ knowledge?
/fa/ isn't really a great outlet for women's fashion, it's just a bunch of teenage boys chasing trends. I guess I know what styles and silhouettes suit and flatter my figure and appearance better than I used to.
> Which better dominates your wardrobe?
It's half-half.

[Anonymous No.8525381]

I used to shop at the thrift store for all my needs before lolita, but now I'd rather cough up the money for nice things that last - not that you can't find those things at the thrift store, but like with thrifting for lolita, my time would be better spent working to earn the money instead of combing through racks of stained Walmart brand clothing for a pair of $5 designer jeans (which did happen to me once).

Since learning how to build a wardrobe thanks to lolita I'm really interested in having a quality normalfag wardrobe based on pieces I've purchased brand new that are eternally fashionable and will survive the test of time.

[Anonymous No.8525428]

The only jfashion I wear is lolita. Majority of my normal everyday clothes come from Forever 21, and stuff not from them is pretty much chiffon or lace tops I get from other stores (currently obsessed with chiffon and lace clothing).
I would like to get into mori girl though.

[Anonymous No.8525492]

More into altfash because I've had to go through most of my life normal looking and I'm severely bored with that. Last time there was a strega thread I had a great time seeing other people post inspo and say they like altfash too, but yknow. Anonymous and all makes it hard to find people to follow and such.

[Anonymous No.8525506]

What is wrong with the middle one's foot? That looks painful.

Anyway I'm not /fa/ at all. All my clothes are either Japanese, Chinese or handmade.

[Anonymous No.8525511]

>>8525506
Forgot that some of my shoes are VW. Is she /fa/?

[Anonymous No.8525513]

Other than lolita, 70% of my clothing is japanese and chinese, the other 30% is jfash suitable forever21 clothes or something

[Anonymous No.8525523]

>>8525018
Hoofie detected

[Anonymous No.8525527]

From my experience, all high end retailer shoes look like garbage and are overpriced as fuck for their quality.

Same for bags, dresses.. etc. At least with Japanese fashion you can see WHY they are pricey due to all the details with quality fabric and if it isn't high priced, you know what you are getting. Unlike with shit like D&G, Versace, CC. Seems the only high end clothes that make sense are male clothes.

The funny thing is, I am from a rich family, so I have seen all sorts of clothing come from stores like these, but nothing beats the quality and price I get from Japan.

[Anonymous No.8526124]

>>8525527
I'm surprised to see this response anon! I've never really been impressed with jfash brands bags/shoes because of the pricing with their pleather. If you're a brand that's aiming to bring quality, surely you can afford to step it up with leather products instead? It's pretty much the only reason why most people who buy all brand will buy from taobao/bodyline for their shoes.

Also many jfash brands take inspiration from big name normie brands. Gyaru brands are the biggest offender. Pic related.

[Anonymous No.8526129]

>>8525527
My experience is the complete opposite. Glued together pleather from Japan does not hold up to any mid price items I get here. I'm just buying them for the design.

[Anonymous No.8526135]

>>8524986
> What are your favorite jfash and normie brands?
Jfashion: BTSSB/AATP, Meta, Milklim, 6%
Normie: Chanel, DG, Burberry, RL, VW
> How much is your closet really worth?
Probably several grand, I don't remember.
> Has your experience with brands affected your view on jfash brands (customer service, quality, etc.)?
Sometimes I feel aggravated with buying from brands in Japan. But mostly it's alright because it's a unique style that I wouldn't get otherwise. But boy, what I wouldn't do for proper BTSSB customer service.
> How has your /fa/ knowledge translated to your /cgl/ knowledge?
Probably coordinating? I know how to combine textures better than the average lolita.
> Which better dominates your wardrobe?
Normie brands. I only wear lolita once every two weeks or so now.

[Anonymous No.8526963]

>>8525527
> from a rich family
> high end retailor shoes look like garbage
> nothing beats the quality and price I get from Japan
Anon pls

[Anonymous No.8527231]

> What are your favorite jfash and normie brands?
Moitie, Boz, Alice Auaa, Alexander Wang, Louboutin, Givenchy, Kenzo

> How much is your closet really worth?
I don't know. I must admit I get a bit uncomfortable when I try to figure it out.

> Has your experience with brands affected your view on jfash brands (customer service, quality, etc.)?
Complaints?! You will be blacklisted! < Sure, we'll send it to our cobbler and fix that

> How has your /fa/ knowledge translated to your /cgl/ knowledge?
Not very well. I usually wear all black with maybe one colored thing and that doesn't fly with lolita.

> Which better dominates your wardrobe?
Normie brands.

[Anonymous No.8527570]

>>8527231
> Alexander Wang
> Boz
Good taste anon

[Anonymous No.8527574]

>>8525523
Shortie detected

[Anonymous No.8527583]

More /fa/ than you, OP.

[Anonymous No.8527591]

>>8527583
Wow. This is bad.

[Anonymous No.8527599]

>>8526963
i think what anon might be saying is that they're boring. a lot of high end shoes are just better quality pumps/heels/ect that low-end brands sell. how many open toed black heels can you see before you get bored?

at least with japan there's some more unique stuff.

[Anonymous No.8527601]

>>8527591
because shit like this in public totally isn't considered a mental illness, amirite?

[Anonymous No.8527602]

>>8527583
Eh, not a fan of this one…I have such a strong bias against shoes that look like that and wearing walmart tier shorts with designer bags.

[Anonymous No.8527607]

>>8527601
More interesting to look at, at least.

[Anonymous No.8527621]

>>8527583
This looks like shit
>structured jacket, purse, and hat
>expensive purse
>coupled with shitty cheap boots, ratty shorts and ebay tights.

This isn't effay, this is "I had a ton of money and I blew it all on a purse rather than trying to make a solid fit".
The only redeeming factor is her body and face.

>>8527601
This is even more ridiculous looking but at least this girl knew what she was doing and made her outfit remotely cohesive. Even if the cohesively is nothing more than "throw on a bunch of random shit".
When people look weird, they look good. When people try to look "fashionable" they more often than not fail because they focus on trends rather than solid outfits.

[Anonymous No.8527624]

>>8527621
Yawn.

[Anonymous No.8527679]

>>8527621
In othr words they expect one brand item to carry the whole outfit, which is heavily misquided thinking.

[Anonymous No.8528699]

>>8527599
I love fashion show shoes like pic related. If a Japanese company could come out with something like this, I would be really impressed.
In my experience, lolita brand and gyaru brand shoes are just the basic shape and form with extra scallops, heart shapes or straps.

[Anonymous No.8528718]

>>8528699
I really hate those shoes.. I want to like them but no

[Anonymous No.8528788]

> What are your favorite jfash and normie brands?
Jfashion: Angelic Pretty, Innocent World, old Juliette et Justine, Jane Marple, Leur Getter, BTSSB, Grimoire, Ank Rougue
Normie: Dior (vintage especially), Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney, Chanel (again, especially vintage), Tom Ford, Westwood, sometimes YSL, Kate Spade if we're talking mid-tier.
> How much is your closet really worth?
Probably $2,500 if we only go by purchase price for vintage.
> Has your experience with brands affected your view on jfash brands (customer service, quality, etc.)?
Meh. J-fashion brands have awful-to-acceptable service, I don't expect much more than that.
> How has your /fa/ knowledge translated to your /cgl/ knowledge?
Textures matter. Presentation matters. Shoes matter more than you'd expect.
> Which better dominates your wardrobe?
/cgl/. I rarely wear anything but various degrees of J-fashion unless it's a special occasion.

[Anonymous No.8528808]

>>8528699
>>8528718
I feel like those shoes would go really well with a BTSSB coordinate. Obviously it wouldn't be entirely lolita, but it's the first brand that comes to mind and matches.

[Anonymous No.8528824]

>>8525018
I'm 5"10 and really slim, and my feet doesn't look like that.
Those feet are the result of forcing your feet into too small shoes for years, which is common in the modeling industry. A lot of professional models get their feet ruined this way.

[Anonymous No.8528851]

>>8528718
If it was a round toe, I'd be all for these.

[Anonymous No.8528860]

>>8525175
What's that like? I need a hip job.

[Anonymous No.8529475]

>>8527583
>>8527624
you look like shit and you're mad everybody hates your outfit

[Anonymous No.8529485]

>>8527583
oh my god this is a travesty

[Anonymous No.8529494]

>>8527583
At least >>8527601 was purposefully going for the hot mess look.

[Anonymous No.8529496]

>>8527583
>Chiara Ferragni
>45,973 fans · 533 looks

pretty sure we're all being baited

[Anonymous No.8529502]

>>8529496
looks like 45,973 people have shit taste

[Anonymous No.8529547]

>>8528699
>>8528718
>sandals
but why
feet are so ugly
why ruin those cute shoes by having the entire foot visible

>>8529496
I still think it's fug.

[Anonymous No.8529975]

I'm a poorfag, so my luxury fashion options, both jfash and normie stuff, are typically limited to things I've been able to save up for on my modest income. I try to augment my wardrobe with items found at higher-end secondhand stores and estate sales.

[Anonymous No.8530550]

>>8524986
> What are your favorite jfash and normie brands?
Jfash: D.I.A, Ma*rs
Normie: Ralph Lauren, Versace, Gucci
> How much is your closet really worth?
Not sure, though when I dress normalfag I can easily walk around in a somewhat expensive outfit. I think it's the same for lolita's who go full brand wearing an OP and matching items.
> Has your experience with brands affected your view on jfash brands (customer service, quality, etc.)?
Yeah, some gyaru items are less quality. Not bad, just less. As for customer service, I wouldn't dare to tell. For normal fag clothing I can visit the shop, can't really do that with gyaru brands while in Europe haha.
> How has your /fa/ knowledge translated to your /cgl/ knowledge?
I kinda like the old styling values; Belt must match shoes, shoes must match bag, bag must match gloves. It did gave me more insight in coording gyaru too, to not throw random brand items together looking like a hot mess.
> Which better dominates your wardrobe?
Half-Half, of course I also have off-brand stuff for whenever I don't feel like getting fully dressed haha--

[Anonymous No.8530578]

>>8529496
lookbook users are idiots anyways

[Anonymous No.8530608]

>> What are your favorite jfash and normie brands?
Jane Marple, ETC, VM & MM, old BTSSB and Meta
Gunne Sax
Saint Laurent (SLP), VW shoes (not that I own any lol), some of Raf's fem stuff
>> How much is your closet really worth?
?? Second hand or first? Because my normie clothes aren't worth much second and you can get jfash cheap on auction. Several thousand idk, I but nicer quality shoes but most expensive dresses were second hand.
>> Has your experience with brands affected your view on jfash brands (customer service, quality, etc.)?
No experience with first hand designer. I feel like lolita is good value/ quality for money.
>> How has your /fa/ knowledge translated to your /cgl/ knowledge?
Colour theory and balance (I think they were natural to me). Flattering clothes. I dress well out of lolita.
>> Which better dominates your wardrobe?
Hmm, most of my non lolita wardrobe can be considered otome even from western brands. In terms of number normie/ otome I guess? (I have 12 mps, 5 lolita specific blouses) honestly been buying a load of second hand jfash lately because it's good quality for the price of cheap sweat shop fast fashion shit new in Aus.

Fa is mainly for mens fashion and still seems stuck on old trends like minimalism and normcore (minimal so 2012) but I've also worn those. Ordered my stan smiths oversead before they were everywhere again lel.

[Anonymous No.8530622]

>>8528699
>>8528718
>tfw gorgeous OTT heels like this are never enclosed.
>Huge gross finger-toes.

I'm plenty /fa/, I just don't care for Western high fashion/designer labels. They're very often not worth the money.

>Remember that time Jalland paid like $300 for his condom shirt?
>Of course you don't.

[Anonymous No.8530660]

>>8530622
return the slab

[Anonymous No.8530662]

>>8530622
>condom shirt

Story please, anon. This reminds me of how I lust over Alice Auaa sometimes. Then I just think it'd probably look like this irl.

[Anonymous No.8530692]

>>8527231

Pop of colour still works well, you just need to take a little more care in your choice, for eg, these will work:
- gothloli with moitie-blue bag
- sweet lolita (all black) with a bow-shaped pink pendant
- kurololita with red glitter shoes

Wont work:
- Avoid dull colours like brown, navy, dark green, etc (actually they wouldn't work in mainstream fashion anyway)
- Clashing motifs/themes, eg gothloli with a pink chocolate bag
- Headwear must be black with a pop of colour inserted, not a whole different colour by itself (looks too disconnected from the rest of the outfit to work).
- avoid pale shoes. Bright shoes still seem okay but pale shoes really seem to unbalance the entire outfit.

Personally I like how lolita seems to amplify and change a lot of mainstream rules. Like we'd think nothing of it if a girl throws on a denim jacket and black boots with a brown dress in mainstream fashion, but in lolita those three colours must be balanced well and in decently compatible shades or else it can look pretty funky.

[Anonymous No.8530705]

>>8530622
Maybe he should have stacked it.

>>8530662
It don't.

[Anonymous No.8531201]

>>8530550
I have a similar taste as you! Nice to know some gals are on here.

[Anonymous No.8531238]

> What are your favorite jfash and normie brands?
Victorian Maiden, Vivienne Westwood.

> How much is your closet really worth?
I have a few designer pieces, especially bags, but most of them are not from though-after collection since I got them in discount shops mostly. I guess I have 30+ dresses, 40+tops, 25~ pair of shoes, 10~coats/jackets and same for bags everything grouped. It might be around 8000€ new, certainly more counting the lingerie and my kimono collection.

> Has your experience with brands affected your view on jfash brands (customer service, quality, etc.)?
As I said, I mostly buy in discount shops. I anything, I feel like most brands are overpriced. I mean brand's red labels are glorified ready-to-wear mass produced piece of fabric with a designer tag on it. That being said some brands really do have nice quality, but so does some j-fashion brands (VM, I love you).

> How has your /fa/ knowledge translated to your /cgl/ knowledge?
My /fa/ side keep telling me than less is more, and looking put together and elegant is better than showing off brand like a white trash.

> Which better dominates your wardrobe?
Since my wardrobe is so eclectic, I'd say that lolita is the main style. I also have goth/monochromatic clothing, a bit of natural kei and some aomoji thing. Lastly I have a few "fashion" pieces that are pretty much Fahion Week only for me.

[Anonymous No.8531451]

> What are your favorite jfash and normie brands? BTSSB, Jane Marple, Emily Temple Cute, Innocent World, Angelic Pretty. As for normie brands, I wear a lot of vintage at least half of my wardrobe is vintage. If I'm not feeling fancy I love Alexander Wang's T collection, Vince, Madewell, and Anthropologie.
> How much is your closet really worth?
Oh gosh I have no clue? I'd probably cry if I added up how much I've spent on clothing and handbags.
> Has your experience with brands affected your view on jfash brands (customer service, quality, etc.)?
I think so? I grew up shopping at higher end department stores and I always loved how everyone went out of their way to make sure that my mother and I were very happy when we left. I almost always expect a little note or a small token of appreciation when I buy items from Jfashion bands/stores.
> How has your /fa/ knowledge translated to your /cgl/ knowledge?
Fit is everything if something doesn't fit you properly you will look dumpy and sad. Also, less is more, no need to go ott everyday.
> Which better dominates your wardrobe?
Vintage and normie clothes. I just recently got into lolita/jfashion

[Anonymous No.8531473]

Most of my wardrobe is either some nice blouses from european brand, lolita or Primark. I'm trying to get some really nice pieces from high fashion brands from time to time, but I just can't get myself to buy pants that are not skinny Primark pants. I've tried on a decent amount of good pants, but they all looked shit on me and the quality wasn't much better. Cheap denim everywhere.

[Anonymous No.8531539]

> What are your favorite jfash and normie brands?
JFash: BTSSB, MARS, Meta
Normie: Dior, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, Moschino, Chanel
> How much is your closet really worth?
God knows. At the very least, I know my purses and shoes alone are over $10,000.
> Has your experience with brands affected your view on jfash brands (customer service, quality, etc.)?
Lolita brands have zero customer service. I'm only paying for the look, and that's fine. I much prefer in-person shopping at normie brands, though.
> Which better dominates your wardrobe?
Normie clothing for sure. I'm just a weekend Jfashioner.