Does anyone know of any taobao stores that sell oldschool style black blouses? I'm particularly after something in cotton or a cotton blend with lace details and a ruffle or shirring type hem - i.e a design that looks nice untucked due to the detail at the hem.

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Is it safe to machine wash this jsk, or other black x white cotton pieces like it? Anything to watch out for when washing? I’m a little worried of the black leaking onto the white lace

>>10915436
Machine wash? Anon don't do it! I own quite a few black x white pieces and what I like to do is wash any white collars etc separately in luke warm water by hand, as in, try to keep the rest of the garment out of the water (then very lightly wash the entire piece in cold water afterwards). As for jsks, skirts and other collarless items, I hand wash in cold water, concentrating on areas that may need extra attention such as stains or the armpit area. Aim to spot-clean any white lace or particularly bad stains in advance too, before fully submerging the entire item in water. I always rinse everything thoroughly in cold bath water afterwards. I've never had any problems with this method, although if I'm washing something for the first time, I always test wash a section of the dark fabric for color run - it's easy to tell as clear(ish) water will very obviously change color from any run. You could risk a gentle machine wash with color catchers but I would never do this myself, particularly with burando.

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anyone know if hawase doll op will fit 38cm shoulders? Is it over for me?

>>10915456
Its ugly anyway

>>10915456
The 2005 and 2022 release of it fit me comfortably with room to spare at 35cm. You should be fine.

>>10915460
ayrt thank you so much!

What's the best way to keep up with news of AP's MTOs? Not just announcements but reminders on the dates they happen etc? Is there a specific hashtag or anything? I don't wanna sign up for the official newsletter because I don't care about regular releases, only MTOs.

>>10915450
nayrt, I used to hand wash all of my lolita items but then started machine washing cheaper pieces (still cotton), even things with white lace and red and black in the print. That way I found out I can machine wash most of my pieces (I won't machine wash velveteen) as long as I choose the right temperature, program and put in a lot of color catchers for darker colors and reds. It has never resulted in permanent staining/bleeding for me. The worst I ever had to tackle was a black, white and red print with white lace that had probably never been washed before and had terribly yellowed lace. It was a bleeder so I had to wash it 3 times consecutively to make it behave. I went through a lot of color catchers though. The dress came out clean without fading and the lace was finally white.

I'm not saying what you're doing is wrong though. Whatever works for you is good.

>>10915456
raglan sleeve designs are typically a little more forgiving.

>>10915436
Yes, it's perfectly fine to wash Lace Frill bxw in the machine, I've done it dozens of times. Other anon is retarded.

>>10915457
How dare :’(

>>10915487
I think your best bet is to set up google alerts for AP’s jp site.

>>10915553
Nayrt but blackxwhite and redxwhite are notorious for colour run. I’m always cautious with these colourways and handwash cold similar to >>10915450. Enjoy your grey lace.

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Anyone have an ID on the Baby heart apron here? I wasn't able to find this specific release on Lolibrary.

>>10915562
Black and white isn't notorious for color bleed though. They were specifically referring to Baby's lace frill as well, and I have it too, it doesn't bleed. kek

>>10915612
NAYRT it really depends on the release. some baby items bleed badly, others don't, and i chalk it up to dye lot variations. i would do a bleed test on a waist tie or something

>>10915612
That particular jsk might be fine, but that’s not a good enough reason to entirely write off a good post with some common sense laundry advice as “retarded”.

>Black and white isn't notorious for color bleed though
Objectively false. Red is the worst because red dye doesn’t fix especially well, but almost all dark coloured cottons will discolour white lace trim over time unless you take precautions to mitigate it.

>>10915602
Do you know what year the photo was taken? It could possibly be one of the releases without a photo.
https://lolibrary.org/items/btssb-heart-apron-2000

>>10915602
This image is from the 90s and there are only a select few Baby pieces archived from the time period, so you most likely won't find out which one it is, unless you spot it on the secondhand market and get the item number

>>10915622
>almost all dark coloured cottons will discolour white lace trim over time
not sure what detergent you're using, but this is just not true.

>>10915562
nayrt but I machine wash colorways and prints that are well known for bleeding color and my lace has never changed color because I followed advice from people in my local comm who already had experience with it. I even fixed yellowed lace on well known color bleed pieces. If you use color catchers, the right machine program and a sensible detergent you won't have any problems. The first few washes of "bleeders" are the most important and most of the issues with dye run happen in this stage when the piece isn't washed the right way. You may need to wash the piece 2 or 3 times consecutively to get rid of most of the unfixed dye.

Hand wash if you want to, there's nothing wrong with it. But machine washing isn't bad in any way and won't lead to discoloration of the lace or other white details if you know what you're doing.

>>10915602
It looks like to me that this is actually a skirt with a (detachable) apron attached, because the skirt portion goes all the way down. afaik all btssbs aprons are shorter than the main pieces.

It could also be an altered piece. If you attach buttons to the inside of the skirt waistband you can add a detachable suspenders and add a heart shaped apron bib. Will only look good if your fabrics match though.

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ended up snagging this bad boy for not much. can't find any more photos, sold listings, or info on it besides the lolibrary listing. supposedly sold out at the event.
anyone know anything more abt this event/general value???

https://lolibrary.org/items/ap-ap-x-omotesando-harajuku-dream-together-project-alice-in-wonderland-jsk-set

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What's the measurement like for BABY's dessert OP? Says bust is 86cm on lolibrary but was wondering how accurate that is.

I know hand washing JSKs is the best thing but if I don't have time for that, which is safer: machine washing or dry cleaning?

>>10917822
Never had a problem with putting cotton and/or polyester dresses in the washing machine. Remove all detachable bits, and use a laundry bag and a colour catcher sheet. Low cycle and cold water. Careful with reds since they are known to bleed!

>>10917822
just follow the directions on the tag

>>10917974
terrible advice

How does Jesus Diamante's sizing work? Looking at pieces listed for sale on second hand marketplaces they have sizes like 38 or 42, and I can't figure put what those actually mean in terms of usable info on whether they'd fit me.

>>10917930
Thank you for the tips. Do you put them in the dryer on a low setting as well or line dry them and then steam out wrinkles or something like that?

>>10917974
I've been betrayed by tags on clothes before, with it ending up faded or shrunken after washing... wanna be extra safe with these since they're expensive.

>>10918055
No do not put them in the dryer anon. They won't shrink if you don't machine dry. Just hang them to dry after wash

>>10918055
The fact that you even asked about using a dryer on lolita pieces tells me you were the reason why your clothes faded and shrunk.

>>10918132
eh this is a thread for stupid questions after all, don't shame the baby lolitas for asking stupid questions here

I know this board hates idol lolita so maybe no one will answer, but are there any good guides or references for it? Is it a style that only Chinese brands do or have Japanese brands released some?

>>10918337
Tl;dr no
Long answer: many people outside of the board don't consider "idol lolita" lolita either for several reasons, mostly being that the overall themes don't mesh:
1. Idols wear costumes, which innately goes against the idea that lolita isn't a costume.
2. Idols and idol clothing often reveals more skin ie the midriff which many lolitas are against and think disqualifies it from being lolita.
3. Idol outfits are meant to be relatively simple and readable from a distance since they are meant to be worn on stage, while lolita is meant to have many small details.
4. Idol outfits are meant to be kind of disposable as the same costume will not be worn for more than 1 song or tour etc etc- which also goes against lolita as it's meant to be kept and worn a long time or resold.
All of these reasons kind of culminate in idols and lolita not meshing, and is the same reason that "idol lolita" is mostly (if not all) chinese- lolita in china has a lot of emphasis on being costumey or OTT and they have a different mentality when it comes to quality, especially taobao brands.
On top of this, personally I don't understand the appeal. Looking at the outfits I have found labelled "Idol lolita" a lot of it is just simplified themes that are already in lolita: tartan, sailor-esque, marching band, etc. To which I ask: why not just buy lolita that suits those themes instead of looking for specifically "idol" lolita?

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>>10918348
same anon but I'll make some various collages of what I mean- here's military lolita (and adjacent as I know other lolitas are picky about salopettes and such) as an example.

>>10918348
>personally I don't understand the appeal. To which I ask: why not just buy lolita that suits those themes instead of looking for specifically "idol" lolita?
Well personally, the appeal for me is the asymmetry of idol lolita dresses. The skirt portions are usually either split two-toned or two-textured (one side ruffled and the other straight) or has longer fabric draping over one side. It comes off much more "alt fashion" than most of the other types of lolita which are all about having perfectly balanced, uniform-like symmetry.

>>10918348
While I understand the knee-jerk reaction to dislike "idol" as an aesthetic inspiration for a niche lolita substyle due to the points mentioned, I feel like looking at idol costumes through the lens of "clothes someone wears for their job" makes it more sensible. Similar to maid outfits, nun robes, military uniforms, sailor uniforms, nurse uniforms, and cafe aprons/skirts "idol costumes" are in that same genre of association. Idols just happen to be entertainers but it's still their job that demands a certain look. In that way, I think (well-executed) idol aesthetic can absolutely have a home in "lolita substyles based on job uniforms".

The main problem is "well-executed" imo but like if AP or Baby did an IP collab with love live or im@s I feel like people would warm up to it. There are a lot of outfits in both of those series that would look right at home in a nicely curated lolita wardrobe, without showing skin or breaking generally accepted guidelines for the fashion.

>>10918400
If you like asymmetrical stuff and longer fabric draping over one side you'll probably like punk lolita.

>>10918366
Double breasts doesn't indicate military lolita, anon.
>>10918404
Idol costumes are not really a theme though, especially since most of them are themed off of other things anyway, including lolita. The rest of what you mentioned isn't meant to be "profession/job wear" it's distinctive historical female clothing, the same reason why hime, wa and qi lolita exist. Military lolita exists for the same reason it does in goth and punk fashions in both japan and the west, irony and style, there's nothing more ironic than rebelling in something themed after government issued garb. To add, idol lolita is more ridiculous BECAUSE it's a profession, we don't have geiko lolita or OL lolita or mail woman lolita, idol is just as stupid.

>>10918400
>It comes off much more "alt fashion" than most of the other types of lolita which are all about having perfectly balanced, uniform-like symmetry.
>she thinks alt means edgy when it just means alternative, as in a different option
oh so you're retarded. alt fashion is just literally anything that differs from the norm. if anything the stuff you're describing is less "alt" because it's like normie goff tier.

>>10918428
these are all tagged as military on lolibrary, argue with them not me. call it whatever you want, but marching band and it's themes also have military origins.
>>10918400
Asymmetry is present in punk lolita too, but even aside from that- it's ok to wear idol costumes and not label them as lolita. Lolita absolutely is alt fashion, though, so I'm not sure what you mean there.
>>10918404
almost none of those costumes are single use, though. Most of the uniforms in the professions you mentioned are still focused on being a quality, reusable garment. I understand what you mean, I just really don't see the need nor demand when like >>10918428
says it's not really a theme.
Also even if BABY of AP did a collab, it'd be kinda shit? What costume would you want translated? I think you can take inspiration, but again if it's lolita I really don't think it's going to read as an idol costume, simply because lolita has a stronger identity with more guidelines.

>>10918055
The only lolita stuff I would put in the dryer are the socks.

Is Bodyline known to change their shoe sizes? For example, would their S from years ago feel the same as the current S?

>>10918444
Not trying to argue with you, just pointing it out. Tags on lolibrary are often incorrect and it's confusing to newbies. For instance quartet chocolate is not even marching band themed though since it includes a violin same with bichon cirque which is a circus. To me the tags seem like a stretch because someone associates the buttons with military. And again not directing this at you personally for posting it.

>>10918493
Ayrt and yeah makes sense- admittedly in all my years I haven't dabbled in military in the slightest so it's quite haphazardly put together. What would you call it, then? I'm strictly a classic lolita so other areas aren't my specialty. I feel like it's far enough thematically from plain sweet, and although there are buttons it's not a universal cut either. "Military" is the closest thematic descriptor in my opinion, even if other themes are present.

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can someone please teach me how to tie a perfect bow with the waist ties on the jsk like in the stock photos?? I keep trying but mine keep turning out lumpy and ugly

>>10918488
they have a size chart on their page, use that

>>10918487
i wouldn't even do that desu. have had discoloration happen from that

Has anyone ever bought from Forest Wardrobe on Taobao? What's their quality like?

>>10918504
meta's tut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pz2A70Dfrc

Does anyone have brand recommendations for long lasting red lolita shoes? Preferably leather, but those seem pretty difficult to find.

>>10918681
Heard people say good things about American duchess, but I only own one pair so I can't say much on them. I've had them a couple years and they're still going strong, albeit I don't wear them daily.

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>>10918836
Wow, these look so lovely but my size is out of stock, what a bummer...

help..! somehow there are multiple pulls in my polyester ap print. Im guessing my cat got their claws into it. can it be saved?

Do brand bags get dry rot? And does it spread to other bags?

>>10919853
Mine didn't and I've had them for 18 years, but that is no guarantee yours won't.

>>10919853
it really depends on your climate. some people keep brand bags for years with no issues, others get peeling within months. humidity and UV is the enemy.

>>10919955
>>10919892
I bought a bag second hand, and it seems like it has dry rot. Ive heard that it's a fungus, so I'm afraid to store it with my other bags. Is that true?

>>10919980
is the bag real leather or pleather? dry rot is typically just degradation of the material usually caused by UV

>>10919997
Pleather. Think melty moon

>>10919998
yeah that's peeling. it's just something that happens to pleather sooner or later

>>10919980
Its not dry rot. Its just plastic peeling over time. Dry rot isnt a thing for plastic, because well how do you think a fungus can eat plastic?

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How often does ETC restock popular colorways? I wanted to get picrel, but it's sold out.

Does anyone know if/when Sakura1tama will be back?

>>10918836
I wear mine everyday, they hold up but I have to take them to the cobbler once or twice a year to get the soles repaired

>>10918681
I would recommend Chausser, but it seems like they don't have many options currently.
https://chausser-shop.net/products/list?name=Red

>>10920566
This is a really nice brand anon, it’s a shame there not very size inclusive.

is it ita to wear a tiara for hime lolita

>>10920895
I’d say it is about 90% of the time. You have to style it correctly and get something above Claire’s tier. Probably not a great idea if you’re still new since it can look super tacky and cheap if executed poorly.

>>10920895
No, tiaras are the perfect accessory for the majority of hime hairstyles

>>10920895
no if it's brand, yes if it's tacky party city garbage

>>10920962
thanks girlies and ofc i would never wear something cheap with lolita completely defeats the purpose of the fashion

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anyone know where I can buy black and white vertical stripe socks? not tights or stockings, gotta be socks; these have been sold out for awhile
I'm not having any luck looking, not sure if google sucks now or I'm just stupid

>>10921075
sockdreams should have what you're looking for

>>10921075
Maybe taobao or bodyline.

>>10921079
tragically sock dreams was a no, but thank you
>>10921086
sadly, bodyline is also a no-go but thank you too; I am super open to taobao shops, I've been scouring taobao, ebay, aliexpress, etsy, and some slightly shifty-looking sock specialty sites
The reason I ask is because I'm having such a weirdly difficult time finding such a simple item, doesn't really make much sense

>>10921107
I know this sounds stupid but going to medieval fairs have had a lot of sock options and I have even used some for my lolita coords. There the cotton material you would expect from normal socks and came In black and white stripes. I’m just brainstorming on anything outside of what your already looking at.

>>10921126
Nona you'e a genius, thank you

what’s the quality of Bubbles? just basic fast fashion level?

How accurate are the weights listed on closetchild?

What’s the search term when looking for purple label AP

How come Fancy Border is showing up so infrequently in secondhand sales?

When can I expect it to show up more? I missed out and this is the first time I've been sad about it.

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How to style this Moitie One Piece?

>>10918545
Seconding this question, I'm curious too. Considered testing it myself but I've been burned by taobao too many times.

i haven’t been here in 4 years, why doesn’t fril have as much new AP anymore? i haven’t seen many of the recent releases. did they do something about scalpers?

also i noticed some of the new dresses are cotton, so did ap start doing cotton again because people complained when they were shifting to poly? when did this happen?

>>10922942
I don’t believe AP is completely switching to cotton just yet (if not ever) so if you’ve heard that AP is switching to cotton it’s very new news. I think the reason why new releases aren’t on fril as much is because they just expect you to buy directly from ap, it is a Japanese site after all.

>>10922942
God I hope they’re going back to cotton

>>10921075
dandy puppeteer just announced some a weekish ago. downside is that they're a preorder, so if you need them right now then youre in tough luck till november

https://www.dandypuppeteer.com/product/marionette-otks-pre-order-nov-2024/

>>10921430
I think pretty good for fast fashion, similar to EATME.

Are there any new jfashion (micro)trends appearing? Where to find info about it? I've looked up some online magazines and stores but it seems that latest thing is still girly/mizuiro(or tenshi kaiwai/cyber style. Is there anything new other than these?

Where do you buy antaina shoes from?

I have a very irrational fear of being robbed. I've heard of like one story of some Lolita's wardrobe getting robbed at a house party but I mean for so many random break-ins and guns being pulled on the street. For those who live in high crime areas or those who have been robbed how high of a target can this hobby be realistically? Or would robbers just destroy things for fun? I read online that some collectors have had their retro game collections stolen by robbers. Additionally, I do collect fashion dolls but idk if the average robber would consider either lolita or fashion dolls as valuable things to steal.

>>10923647
Don't worry so much about things you cant control

>>10922895
elegantly and simply

>>10923643
Antaina's taobao is their official store, http://antaina-youyou.world.taobao.com you can order using a ss or buy from a reseller.

>>10923647
think of how many thousands of lolitas there are, and how only one of them have been robbed.

Thieves aren't going after lolita, they're going after real designer. if you're wearing lolita with designer brands, maybe that puts more of a target on you, but it's extremely rare. Maybe more likely if you're in a shit neighborhood with high crime, but maybe your focus should be moving instead of $200 dresses from Japan.

>>10923647
Low. I've had lolita packages be stolen and then returned because the thief apparently didn't recognise it as something they could resell.

Recommendations for old school sandals in bigger sizes? Preferably non-pleather, but that seems unlikely.

why are people not tying the chin ribbons on their headdresses anymore? it looks so messy but maybe i'm old.

>>10923990
I don't know how to tie it pretty why is it so hard

>>10923990
>it looks so messy but maybe i'm old.
are you referring to girls just letting their headdress ribbons hang loose, or tying the ribbons behind their head? the former looks awful but i don't see any issue with the latter, especially if tying the ribbons under the chin obscures your collar or necklace.

>>10924178
the ones letting it hang loose. i don't care if it's tied behind the head, or even around the neck (though that also look strange to me). it's just when it's loose that it looks messy. i noticed it first with jirai kei but now i see lolitas doing it, too

>>10924189
to be fair, if you're noticing it mostly in candid photos, the ties may have just come undone. i have a few headdresses with satin ribbon that i've had to accept will come undone just by breathing and existing.

untied ribbons in posed photos is sloppy, i agree. i don't see a lot of seasoned lolitas intentionally letting their ties hang loose, though. i've only seen it done purposefully by some black lolitas with natural hair, as the ribbons would make a weird indentation in their coils if tied, but this still looks really sloppy imo and it seems smarter to just pin or tape the ribbons underneath.

Do you think Happiness the movie will be easy to watch online with eng subs? not now obviously, but with some time

how do i get access to past digital Larme issues? I already subscribed and received the current issue, but how can i view past ones?

I know this is going to be a long shot, but does anyone know of a place that sells petticoats made of more breathable materials? As much as I love melikes tea their petticoats make me feel like im wearing a trash bag, and I have a love/hate relationship with cage skirts. I know classical puppets made an A-line winter petti a while back, but never got a chance to grab one. Genuinely interested if anyone else has tried, as I know historical pettis can be made of a wide variety of fabrics.

>>10924480
I personally don't know of any lolita petticoats made of natural materials, with the exception of some cotton knit fabric petticoats btssb once did a long time ago. And those weren't very poofy.
If you want breatheability then consider hoop skirts with a softer layer over them to hide the hoop outlines, or make a cotton petticoat.

>>10924480
Historical petticoats werent really that poofy, they were more like underskirts. You need either to get the volume from the fabric or from the layers. Natural fibers dont sit in the way needed, and historically they used structures like a hoopskirt for shaping.

Also you shouldnt need breathable materials for a petticoat, its not against your skin right? You wear bloomers right?

>>10924496
Maybe it's my hoop skirt that's the issue then, as it's incredibly stiff. I'll look into it, thanks.
>>10924504
Of course I wear bloomers I might be an idiot but I'm not a disgusting creature.
Do natural fibers really not sit right even with starching? And yeah I'm now thinking it's a hoop skirt issue I've got, not a petti issue.

>>10924575
cotton doesn't have enough structure to hold up a skirt without multiple layers, at which point it won't be breathable anyway. stiff organza is the most breezy since it requires the least layers.

if you're set on natural fibers, you can look into silk chiffon or silk organza. you may still need to starch them or do multiple layers.

>>10920898
> something above Claire’s tier
Nayrt but finding lolita tiaras above claires tier can be a challenge since the options most lolitas recommend are just as shitty, brand tiaras don’t look very high quality either. I would personally avoid tiaras but if you insist I would do a gyaru inspired hairstyle to go along with it.

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Can anyone suggest a good gift for a makeup artist? Don't know where else to ask?

Are those multiple tier rolling cases a good gift? Any suggestions?

>>10924587
look at dance stores or, unironically, drag queen mini tiaras.You'll have to sift through a lot to find something, though.

>>10924682
bridal tiaras are probably great too, but expensive.

>>10924658
not a makeup artist but I'm into makeup and I know a mua. If they're established, they probably already have a case but if you're getting a case, get a zuca, they're super sturdy. if she already has a zuca, they sell acessories. for something more handheld, caboodles or something more tackle-box like is ideal. You can always get something useful like a vueset palette, a paw palette, something to help with lighting, a magnetic palette for powder makeup, maybe a brush roll or new brushes (mac or sigma for brushes), and anything that can help with cleaning brushes (sigma has some brush cleaning gloves and brush drying racks).
if your relationship is where a giftcard is fine, I would get them one for either their favorite brand, or a makeup store with a variety of brands.

>>10924587
Go to Mexican shops. They have nice tiaras for sale that are used for quincineras (however you spell it)

>>10924685
Thanks I'm taking a look at their website and the pro Oxford seems pretty cool (I know nothing about this) she's not very established. Just extremely talented with low funds and I want to help her out. Might add some of the utilities you added there as well. This was helpful, thank you!

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what makes a mohair sweater get like this? i found it on xianyu. i want to buy a sweater from the same brand but is this a quality issue? or did the owner just not take care of it?

>>10924723
Usually from how it was washed imo. Needs to be very carefully washed, not in a machine

>>10915427
What deos EGL mean?

>>10925182
Evil Gay Lesbians

Anyone know what the pleather quality on Leur Getter’s bags is like?

>>10925182
Elegant Gothic Lolita, coined by Mana who is the founder of MMM. Some people use "EGL" as a way to get around using the word "lolita" which is blocked/censored on many platforms.

How does shipping work when you buy from multiple different rakuten stores?

How the fuck do people tolerate polyester in summer? I'm shocked so much J-fashion is made out of it. I live in a place with a similar summer climate to Japan - Very hot and very humid. The material seems so unfit for hot temperatures, yet most J-fashion seems to be made out of it. I don't mean just lolita, a lot of ryousangata / jirai kei and other street fashion is made out of it too. Is there something I'm missing with how people beat the heat in polyester?

>>10925362
I assume they just suffer for style. I only wear cotton lolita when it's warm.

>>10925362
At some point being hot in poly and being hot in cotton is the same. You are sweaty. Once you accept it doesnt matter you can wear whatever.

>>10925397
cotton breathes better which means your sweat can more effectively evaporate (which is what cools you off) compared to poly.
Linnen is even better than cotton for summer, but very few lolita pieces use linnen.

>>10925541
It doesnt change the fact that when its already moist in the air that it wont matter if its cotton or poly or linen or you are topless. Cotton isnt the savior you think it is.

>>10925553
lol calm down little miss polyester panties. southern heat really driving you wild, huh?

>>10925553
Nayrt I think it's less about cotton being a savior singlehandedly saving us from heat and more of it not being an active detriment that locks in sweat and smells, though.

>>10925553
Even people who live in places with really high humidity during summer prefer cotton and linnen over polyester because it does make a difference.

I didn't say choosing any of these will make it not hot.

>>10925362
Many lolitas wear sweat pads to prevent sweating under the armpits but that’s it for protection as far as I’m aware. As you wear j-fashion you tend to get used to the heat in my experience, especially if you live in hotter climates. A tip I would recommend is applying acne wash or any kind of cleanser to your armpits; it kills the bacteria and prevents you from sweating heavily, I also no longer need to put on deodorant. Polyester is infinitely cheaper then cotton so for many brands it’s a must nowadays.

i’m out of the loop, what’s going on with the “ambassadors or kawaii” appointed by the japanese ministry? i saw on kimora u’s ig profile it says she’s a “former” ambassador. but i think misako still has the title. i can’t find any articles other than from 2009 and 2014, but I’m guessing it’s just not newsworthy in the west anymore. i also saw a reddit thread about the anime matsuri folks from years ago, i didn’t know they were involved.

>>10925303
they all ship separately since they’re all individual stores.

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Does Sugar Bouquet bleed? If so, how do I wash it without ruining the piece? Is it possible to remove yellowing from one by soaking it in oxyclean? It's my first red on white print and I'm terrified of ruining it

>>10926469
the 2005 release bleeds, unsure about the others

>>10926599
That's the one I have, unfortunately. Thanks for the heads up, I'll wait for more gulls to chime in before I attempt to wash it.

Does the aqua princess jsk have a pocket?

What is the main place to read lolita discourse these days?
Getting back into it after a lone-lita break and I was wondering where people post stuff these days? /cgl/ is pretty dead over all.
I feel pretty uncomfortable on Discord so hoping not there.

>>10926469
do like my frens, never wash yore clothes, new clothes forever

What is with the younger lolitas copying coordinates in old Japanese street snaps? It's a bizarre obsession I don't understand.

>>10927100
Old school’s going through a kind of resurgence and they’re going to old street snaps and the GLB’s for inspiration

>>10927022
Twitter and Tiktok

>>10927100
it's because when they do have an original idea for coordination they come up with the most heinous stuff. At the same time they also dunk on people using basics formulas for coordination as rough guidelines/templates that allows them more freedom and creativity and erase the need to copy street snap coords piece by piece.

is lacemarket not working for anyone else? I can view the site, use the search function, and even view user profiles but whenever I click on a listing it takes me to an error page

>>10927303
Just checked. Same thing on my end.

>>10927297
I never understood why using a formula is considered a weakness or something that is to harsh, especially in lolitas context. As someone interested in historical costuming, practically every decade and region followed a formula on how garments were made. 7 times out of 10 the formula for historical costuming is more limited then lolita today, there’s so many substyles and themes you can do around lolita that’s near impossible with other styles.

has anyone heard of a site called "Ulrua"? I'm searching for a rare item and it's listed there for a reasonable price, but I have never heard of the site before and it looks kind of scammy... but all Japanese sites look kind of scammy in this day in age.

It accepts multiple forms of payments, has a address on the site, and is https. Reverse image search isn't showing the pictures they took on any other sites. But can't find any info about it otherwise.

>>10927313 (me)
Forgot the link: https://ulr.uaitslii.shop/

>>10927100
they're all unoriginal and uninventive and copy japanese girls coords piece by piece so they can feel "authentic", it's pretty cringey and literally all of them do it

>>10927315
>https://ulr.uaitslii.shop/
scam, they are just scraping old listing photos from japanese marketplaces

>>10927308
ayrt, and I agree. Lolita offers so much room for creativity that there's absolutely no need to push boundaries into ugly territory for the sake of being edgy and experimental.

>>10927328
>so they can feel "authentic"

nayrt, last time this came up someone mentioned "anemoia" (Nostalgia for a time or a place one has never known.) and I think it fits. They are so insecure and self doubting that it takes literally copying a coord for them to feel authentically old school. I understand the need to feel connected with an era they were not wearing lolita themselves yet, but the way they go about it is so cringy. Sometimes it feels like they are competing amongst themselves about who is the best at emulating a time they were never a part of. And there are absolutely girls who buy stuff just because it's a popular sought after item and treat it like a status symbol.

>>10927329
Figured, the search continues. Thank you!

hi anons! i want to put together a capsule wardrobe for gothic lolita stuff, i pretty much only wear black & most prints aren't my style. are there any brands i should look into for staple pieces?

Does anyone know which lingerie brands are in Larme? Their insta just tags who is wearing them but not the brand..

>>10927502
When I think of non print gothic lolita stuff mmm and atePie come to mind. You might also want to check out Sheglit.

>>10926640
i own the 2005. use cold water, hand wash with color catchers, rinse until all the bleed is out, and when it's done get it as dry as possible. i usually roll it up in a towel and squeeze out the last of the water before hanging it to dry, reduces risk of bleed while drying.

>>10926469
i also own 2005 OP in white. mine bleeds.

What happened to all the egl discussions on this board.

why does btssb never do re-releases of their print dresses? I only ever see them do it for their solid dresses plus some of their accessories and blouses. is it because the demand isn't high enough? or does it have something to do with copyright laws/artists owning the prints instead of the brand itself?

>>10927677
Is there any specific lolita topic you're looking for?

>>10927813
I doubt it's a rights issue but I could be wrong. I think it's a financial decision based on how well they think a rerelease would sell. They've made some altered remakes of past prints, namely alice chess, mirabel, slow motion bouquet and sugar bouquet but since I don't pay attention to the kumya prints I'm not sure if they ever rereleased those. I'm under the impression they haven't but someone else please chime in on this.

>>10927813
>>10927853
I think it's just because of popularity. The only recent kumya print I've seen rereleased was Sweet Heat Check, which was insanely popular especially among Chinese lolitas. I guess they cater primarily to them.

>>10927677
All the cool people left lolita, everyone else moved to discord, and all of the sjw newfags and ita snowflakes denounce this place. Sadly some of them still post with their absolute shit takes.

>>10927876
>All the cool people left lolita
That's a bit of a self burn don't you think? lol.

I can't remember the name of a brand that had keychains shaped like motel tags? Lots of different search results come up, but this one was a Japanese girly brand with cute colours

Am I hopeless to fit most brand skirts if I have a 68cm waist?

>>10928072
Plenty of modern releases from brands should fit you, which did you have in mind?

>>10928072
You will be fine. Just be wary of older unshirred skirts - they can be really small at the waist.

Can anyone recommend a SS or proxy that lets you change the value on the package? I want to order a bunch of things from 3 different stores. They're not secondhand so it should be pretty straightforward.

>>10928072
Even old school skirts with back shirring should fit. They often max out at 69cm. But I recommend taking out the elastic in the back waist band shirring panel for comfort.

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Can I coord this in a lolita way or is this too ita? My mom bought it for me (probably from taobao) and I don't want to make her sad by never wearing it out ;__;

>>10928105
I personally really dislike this design, especially the sleeves. I also wouldn't know where to start coording it. Whenever I see a dress design I don't like I always ask myself if putting an apron over it (with the bodice part, not just the lower half) would make it look better. But since what I dislike about this the most is the sleeves that wouldn't really work. Maybe someone else has experience coording these sorts of dresses successfully and is willing to chime in.

Or maybe alter it. If I had to alter this I would remove the collar and reshape it, and remove the sleeves and make short puffy sleeves out of the lower sleeves. And remove the star buttons. Or make this OP into a jsk. That last option is probably the best one. I don't know what kind of material this is made of, I suspect it's highly synthetic. In that case ask yourself if you would still wear it if it looked better. It might just be uncomfortable enough that you never reach for it.

>>10928072
no, you should be fine. even old classic will fit that size, though some really old pieces are tiny

>>10928105
this is cute, but i agree i would swap out the buttons. i think this could look cute under a jsk or something as well.

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Are there good quality European brands that make dresses like Milk? I got a secondhand OP from them before but the torso is too short for me so now I'm afraid of buying more from them.

>>10928085
Japonica Market let me do it, but they also made sure I knew I couldn't get my money back in the event of theft/loss, and I think I had to pay in some way that prevented liability for them as well. This was years ago so I can't fully recall.

>>10928085
fromjapan lets you do it but they charge 300 yen per item

>>10927911
the skips or you may be thinking of fancy a la mode who collab with the skips for their keychains and other acrylic things

This is probably kind of a wild question, but I found this image of looks to be maybe a casual lolita at a restaurant in my cookbook.
I was curious if anyone could clock the dress out of curiosity.

Looks like it's a Taobao dress, maybe, from the shape and styling. The generic bodice print feels like it, but the shape could be Emily Temple Cute.

It's not that important but it is always fun to see your hobbies show up places.

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>>10928549
Dropped pic.

I bought two pairs of Jane Marple OTKs and one pair of Meta ankle socks. The OTKs were really hard to put on, very tight and couldn't get them past my knee. The ankle socks felt a lot stretchier and more comfortable, though I can't say for sure whether I would be able to wear a pair of OTKs with the same ease. It sucks because I heard JM was fairly tallita-friendly, but I guess not big calf-friendly.
How is Meta (and other brands) usually in terms of socks? Particularly want to know about Emily Temple Cute as well, I love their socks but I'm worried the same thing will happen with them.

Does anyone actually own any of the 3 angelic pretty x GLB wigs