/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>10493675
I think every substyle has challenges.

I disagree with >>10493704 that classic is hardest, I think it can be the easiest to coord! Simple classic (like MM, or JetJ) is one of the most similar substyles to "normie" fashion styles. You don't need special legwear, handbag, jewelry, fancy headbows, or even special shoes as cute heels or granny boots are appropriate. However OTT classic definitely is one of the most challenging substyles, as it's hard to balance different factors. Good classic is elegant and looks expensive, and OTT looks veer quickly into cheap costume.

Coording sweet and gothic is easier because the color schemes can be simpler to figure out, but the coords often require more pieces to look good. You need the proper shoes, whether that's tea parties or big gothic heels. You need wristcuffs, maybe multiple hair pieces, frilly patterned stockings to match, matching purse, maybe even matching jewelry pieces like rings and bracelets. And the more OTT you go the more of these things you'll need.
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I think the hardest substyle is whatever you'd call ETC, Jane Marple, Leur Getter, etc. 'otome' or 'casual sweet/classic' or something. The color schemes are crazy, and there is no standard formula to follow to make a successful coord.