Lolita fashion is something I've taken an interest in and this is a thread for anyone else interested in Lolita fashion and to give each other tips for creating outfits and building wardrobes.

 

What is Lolita?

 

Lolita is a very hard style to define, but in my opinion what really defines it is it's childlike innocence and old-fashioned elegance. It's distinctive style is most obviously from the Victorian and Rococo eras, but you will see a lot of influence from the Edwardian period and even some 40s and 50s American clothing styles - any time period in which fashion was elegant and beautiful. The bell-shaped skirt provides the typical silhouette, but it is neither what makes something lolita nor is it required of all lolitas. There is no one item of clothing or a color or trim that embodies all that is lolita - it is a unique aesthetic that's hard to perfect. To some there's a lifestyle attached - not only wearing the clothes as often as possible but also taking part in lolita activities and following a certain code of etiquette - but to others it is merely a clothing style. Lolita can be an escape from the mundane, or an attempt to return to a more innocent time in life. It's something a little bit different to everyone, but what lolitas have in common is a shared desire to wear really awesome clothes.

There are several different types of lolita, gothic lolita, sweet lolita, punk lolita, etc.

I'm more drawn to sweet lolita.

 

Some of the major DONTs in Lolita that I know are

1) using fabrics like satin.

2) BAD LACE. i.e. Raschel

3) cat ears. THAT IS NOT LOLITA.

4) DON'T GET ANYTHING FROM MILANOO

5) HOT TOPIC IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA. IT IS CHEAP AND ITA LOOKING. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT

6) MAXI PAD HEADDRESSES USUALLY DON'T WORK ANYMORE

7) Don't buy on ebay unless you're experienced. ALWAYS look at reviews on egl and such.

http://kh13.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/smiley-cool.png Stay away from lace monster dresses. There is a thing called too much lace.

 

Some Lolita DOs:

1) ACCESSORIZE. Just don't go overboard.

2) Bodyline is the a great place to get lolita stuff from.

3) Qutieland has quite an assortment of brands and replicas. They get positive reviews and I would recommend them.

4) Taobao is good (same brands as on Qutieland, sometimes cheaper even), but you will have to use a shopping service such as this.

5) Themed coords are adorable. Such as Doctor Who lolita, Harry Potter lolita, circus lolita, etc.

6) Do something cute with your hair! Elegant curls, braids, etc. If you have short hair, maybe wear a cute hat, or a appropriately sized bow! (Big bows with short hair look slightly odd). You can even use a bunch of cute hair clips if you're doing OTT Sweet!

 

If you have anymore, feel free to add on.

Also, wigs are another topic. Two tone wigs are cute, soft curls, and etc., work for sweet lolita on other types.

Simple things like that can keep you from being called an ita, which is, well, a BAD lolita.

 

Some BAD examples of Lolita (ita basically):

 

some GOOD examples of Lolita:

 

I will add more to this post as anyone else gives me some Lolita tips or I come up with more.

If you have any pictures or yourself in Lolita, feel free to post. Also if you have any questions about whether something is either ita or lolita, you can ask here as well.

I looove lolita fashion! When I don't have too many cosplays to worry about, I'm going to order a wig or two and plan out an outfit and stuff. it's so cute!

I looove lolita fashion! When I don't have too many cosplays to worry about, I'm going to order a wig or two and plan out an outfit and stuff. it's so cute!

 

Lolita is so adorableee

I actually still havent gotten anything new because all of my money is going into cosplay so

I love love LOVE all these dresses and fashion, I never knew I would be interested in lolita fashion but now you have convinced me that it is cute I really love all the dresses and frilly-ness I'll probably be posting my favorite dresses too!

Still no new dresses or any sort of pieces but I've been trying to create a sort of winter/casual lolita coord with what I do have.

 

The dress is sax blue, the cardigan is a eggshell/beige color and the boots are like tan/brown.

 

I feel like it looks good and off at the same time. I was thinking if I could find a cuter cardigan in a similar shade of brown as the boots it would look better. Someone on tumblr suggested a capelet from BTSSB but obviously, I can't afford it, but I think a capelet sounds cute.

 

 

So first, would anyone like to help maybe find a replica or something similar to this capelet?

And secondly, do the colors in the coord look fine? I feel like it looks a bit western too so idk.

 

ALSO! Hairstyle tips? I'm thinking if I can find a beret or just a cute hat (probably the color of my boots) and put my hair in a french braid it'd look cute. What do you think?

I love this dresses so much they're so cute.

I love this dresses so much they're so cute.

 

I know, they're so lovely

so i had an excuse to wear lolita in public (OMNICON~) and I have some pictures I took c:

i took off the white knee highs and white flats i had on when i took this picture so which is why i cropped out my legs

 

 

 

okay so the things i had on

Dress: Soft Cream JSk from Bodyline

Accessories: Claire's, Hot Topic and some I already had

Hair Bow: The bow came with the dress, I just slipped it onto a headband

Shoes: Thrifted

Knee Highs: I had them lying around somewhere

Petticoat: Handmade (of course you can see the petticoat, but it's the reason for the poof in my dress)

Make up: Foundation, powder, blush, light colored lipgloss, minimal eyeliner, a bunch of mascara. All from clinique.

 

Not perfect, but I really liked it, and so many people complimented me on dress and everything c:

 

awwww, your soo pertty with your dress!!!!

sooo cute!!!

where would you buy goth lolita stuff? hot topic?

where would you buy goth lolita stuff? hot topic?

 

HELL TO FREAKING NO

ARE YOU INSANEE

NO NO NO NO NO HOT TOPIC

DOES NOT COUNT

AS GOTHIC LOLITA

IT IS PLAIN ITA AND GROSS OH JESUS NO WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT

please go read my first post

i suggested some good sites to go to, but i'll link some things as well

 

Surface Spell Gothic on Qutieland:

http://www.qutieland.com/show.php?brand=24

 

Dear Celine has some gothic looking stuff:

http://www.qutieland.com/show.php?brand=3

 

And Rose Melody:

http://www.qutieland.com/show.php?brand=5

 

 

That dress is the ONLY thing i like from lolita

That dress is the ONLY thing i like from lolita

 

Only is kind of a strict word don't you think. You may not like the fashion, but it's totally fine to think some dresses or things are cute. It really depends on your taste.

For example, I'm not real into gothic lolita, but I really like the shoes incorporated into gothic loli. or I don't like gyaru fashion much, but i do like some shirts and such.

 

hi i just wanted to show you guys this absolutely gorgeous lolita

HELL TO FREAKING NO

ARE YOU INSANEE

NO NO NO NO NO HOT TOPIC

DOES NOT COUNT

AS GOTHIC LOLITA

IT IS PLAIN ITA AND GROSS OH JESUS NO WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT

please go read my first post

i suggested some good sites to go to, but i'll link some things as well

 

Surface Spell Gothic on Qutieland:

http://www.qutieland...ow.php?brand=24

 

Dear Celine has some gothic looking stuff:

http://www.qutieland...how.php?brand=3

 

And Rose Melody:

http://www.qutieland...how.php?brand=5

 

thanks koko ^^

now if only i had money....

ps i bet you would look so kawaii in lolita ^^

thanks koko ^^

now if only i had money....

ps i bet you would look so kawaii in lolita ^^

 

I've already dressed in lolita and yes I do look mega cute :U

 

thinking of wearing this coord to a community service at the nursing home this friday

either these shoes

 

 

these

 

 

or these

 

thoughts?

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Very cute !

this has been dead forever too okay im reviving it look at my newest coord

 

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One of the best fashion I have ever seen in my life.

Looks very purtty.

Very cute !

 

One of the best fashion I have ever seen in my life.

Looks very purtty.

 

thanks you guys

 

now all i need a better petticoat jabfwe

this has been dead forever too okay im reviving it look at my newest coord

 

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OMG SO CUTE LOLITA FTW/diesfromalltecuteness

thanks you guys

 

now all i need a better petticoat jabfwe

 

You're welcome .It's the truth

They're all so cute!

Your style shall forever be the greatest I know.~

this has been dead forever too okay im reviving it look at my newest coord

 

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its so cute! very pretty ^-^

http://www.milanoo.com/Lolita-Dresses-c635?Promotion=MBYGSCMlolitapic&gclid=CN3Rx6aO_7ACFYTd4AodVWBNGA

 

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