/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Parasols are a good investment, the ones that block UV rays are the best.
Perhaps don't go crazy with accessories.
Heeled sandals/peep toe sandals, with or without ankle socks or tights, short sleeve blouse, maybe a cute sunhat with a bow on it instead of a giant headbow, skirt instead of JSK or OP, that sort of thing.
There are a lot of cute things you can do with less layers for the hotter months.

>>6710038
thanks! Could you give me examples of appropriate shoes, I have a black pair that might work

>>6710031
I have no advice for you, but damn that skirt is pretty! Sauce?

>>6710052
lol it's bodyline. http://www.bodyline.co.jp/bodyline/showProduct2.asp?id=6701&pageNumber=2&pageStop=stop_2&noSubType=N

Kinda like this, maybe?

>>6710082
ooh I see thank you :D

>>6710082

>hat
>shoes
>parasol

Nope nope and nope. The blouse, skirt and bag look ok though.

>>6710106
then what would you suggest?

>>6710106

I don't see anything wrong with Vivienne Westwood shoes in Lolita. They may not be super traditional, but they always manage to look awesome.

>>6710106
Well, not that EXACT hat, but something cute and sun-protective-ish.

Kuro sounds like a good starting coord, seeing as it's easy to match everything.
However, I've always found that skirt rather... awkward-looking. The cut is a little off and the satin bows on the left side look wonky. That's just my personal opinion, though. You could still make a nice outfit with it.
As for the hotter months -- don't be afraid to bend the rules a bit for casual wear. A camisole and a nice skirt will still make a cute outfit on hot days. Also, this may sound odd, but you may want to try wearing cotton bloomers. Most petticoats are made of synthetic materials, which aren't very breathable and hold in moisture. Cotton will keep you dry, which is so much more comfortable, and not that much warmer.

>>6710082
Keep everything except the hat and the parasol. Perhaps a black beret or a simple black headband?

And the parasol just doesn't match. It'll be tedious to lug around too.

>>6710146
oh wow, cause I have a petticoat and i thought that might be cooler. >_< now I have to look at bloomers too lol.
>>6710148
but the sun in texas is unforgiving anon. unforgiving D:

>>6710148
superficial much? She's asking for ways to protect from the sun and you say a beret or a simple headband and no parasol because it'll be a bore to carry it? fuck logic, you did.

>>6710187
lol. apparently there's a Japanese store in my city where i can buy parasols from.

>>6710178
Trust me, bloomers may seem unnecessary, but once you buy them, you won't regret it. I always thought they seemed pointless until I owned a pair. They're also good for winter because they can help keep you warm.

>>6710178
>>6710187
Wear sunscreen?
Sorry but it's an ita parasol and that hat will look silly.
>complaining about superficiality in fashion
Lel. Because crushing your feet in heels and wearing uncomfortable shapewear is so efficient, eh?

>>6710178
If you wear a long wig it already takes away 50% of your sunburn problems having to do with the top of your head, neck, and forehead. You'll have to buy makeup with an SPF. And aside from wearing long sleeve blouses, which I'm sure you don't want to do in Texas, you'll have to wear sunscreen anyway and reapply after a few hours out in direct sunlight.

Or at the very least get a better matching parasol and hat.

>>6710231
...calling an AP parasol ita?

>>6710239
Are you suggesting she wear a wig when it's hot out?
I made that mistake once. It was awful.

>>6710241
.....because brand has never put out any ita stuff?
I can't into this logic.

>>6710243
Then wear the silly ass hat. I don't really care I'm just trying to offer alternate suggestions.

>>6710246
Well, I think that parasol is cute. It's cute polka dots and ruffles. It doesn't have to suit YOUR taste. It was only a suggestion for the OP for the type of parasol to look for. Fight me.
And yes Brands have put out some pretty Ita stuff.

The hat is hideous and use a black parasol, not a brown one if you must carry a parasol.

>>6710254
I could not find any cute black parasols on polyvore. My apologies.

>>6710255
OP reporting in: I assumed the accessories were supposed to be black anyway. no harm done

Okay I know it's a pretty standard blouse, but I think it's way too short?

>>6710255

Here are a few cute black ones on the AP Japanese website right now.

http://www.angelicpretty.com/shopping/item/other/g/122G-9432/bkwh.jpg (I really want this in pink and white, I have it in red and white.)
http://www.angelicpretty.com/shopping/item/other/g/122G-9433/bk.jpg (Another I really want in pink; but I think this would be adorable with the outfit you picked out.)
http://www.angelicpretty.com/shopping/item/other/g/122G-9431/bk.jpg (Very plain and pretty.)

>>6710266
>http://www.angelicpretty.com/shopping/item/other/g/122G-9431/bk.jpg
Thanks anon :D

>>6710267
I thought the skirt would be high waist-ed enough to cover that?

>>6710250
Hey, friend, I don't like the hat, either.
But walking around and that wig was pretty painful
and wet.

>>6710231
Just because it's fashion doesn't mean you have to be a superficial bitch, you know? but I guess that you're one of those people who are defined by their clothes. More power to you I guess.
And uncomfortable to you maybe, but to us they aren't.
If the parasol is ita, then suggest a better one, if the hat is ugly then suggest a better one. your comments had no real value nor content whatsoever, you just posted because you could.

>>6710372
>implying they were being bitchy at all
You sound like the bitch here. Stop starting off-topic fights because you're offended at someone's suggestions and tones.

>>6710267
There's no lace or anything on the bottom so it should probably be worn tucked in anyway, and it's below the natural waist so that's perfectly possible.