/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I know the socks aren't working, so any suggestions? I also have those gold Star/moon clips but they're in storage atm--the IW headbow seems sad by itself (if anyone knows anyone who is selling the headpiece from the same series please tell me!!!). I've got a seashell bag in white coming in as well. I was thinking more gold but the gold on the dress is really dull compared to the super shiny stuff that's trending atm.

Reposting since I posted at the end of last thread:

I'm having a REALLY tough time trying to figure out a blouse to go with this, does it need one? The scallop color is removable, as well.
http://lolibrary.org/apparel/sentimental-scallop-jsk
I have it in pink.

I can generally tell right away, but this has me stumped. Was hoping to maybe use it on it's own as a summer dress with some pink/white pearl bracelets, but who knows. Opinions?

>>8397739
I have a body with a low neckline but chiffon sleeves.
Maybe something like that?

I can imagine using it without anything underneath though.

Just won this, I'd like some ideas (it's supposed to be the "greyxwhite" colourway )

So I think I posted in the wrong thread... How does >>8397384 >>8397378 look if I were to remove the hearts, floppy waist bow and pearl chains? I just want a plain sax dress but I am bad at telling fabric quality. It looks like it wrinkles easily.

So I just purchased this blouse to go with the lavender tiered JSK of Shadow Dream Carnival, is that an okay move for a coord for that dress?

I like the cut for it, I'm just unsure about the pale pink.

>>8397414
Plain white lace topped OTKs, white patterned tights, or navy x white socks would be better.

>>8397739
If you want to wear it as a sundress, it doesn't need a blouse. In a lolita outfit, I'd wear a high collar blouse or one with a neckline sitting under the collar.

Thoughts? suggestions? in particular I'm wondering how I could add colour into this jsk as well(it's "grey")

The black turtle neck I have has some ruffles on the chest and instead of polkadots it's bows

>>8400339
I can see you adding a grosgrain ribbon at the big bow on the front, tied in a bow so it matches. In a maroon color. Then maroon accents everywhere.

>>8398392
I think the pink is fine with that colourway as long as you balance both colours. If you wanted a lavender blouse, meta has a high collar one with gold trim on it.

>>8397983
It's really hard to tell what the colours are like - but it looks more like beige x grey. Apart from the stock coords, I came up with this because I quite like red with grey, if that's not your thing maybe navy, dark green or purple could substitute for the red. Also, sorry about the non-matching reds - in real life I would try and match the bag to the shoes as both are leather-textured/pleather and the bolero to the fascinator.

>>8400339
I like the items chosen on the right rather than the left, the black tights are kinda boring if you have bows on the top (maybe black bow tights?) and there's no balance for the light-coloured dress at all. Love the beret idea though!

Finally got this dress in the mail a few days ago. I already have a few good, normal coords planned out for it but I was told it looked like a Crown Royal bag, so would it be socially acceptable for me to do a Crown Royal-themed coord with it?

>>8400438
Yes, but only if you have a full bottle around your neck worn as a necklace, and one in your handbag. Also, it really depends on the area and the group you're hanging out with - all my lolita friends are in their mid 20s and would find it funny, but some people get super sensitive and wah muh triggers over that kind of stuff because tumblr taught them so.

>>8400409
>>8400346
I like that, thanks anon

>>8400449
Thanks for the suggestions. I was thinking of using the little Crown Royal pouch as a bag, though.

>>8400620
That's probably more appropriate, yes. Please wear this necklace though.

>>8397414
This print looks incredible up close.

>>8399483
There are a ridiculous number of coords out there for this dress, maybe figure out what sort of outfit you want to make with it, then ask for some more specific help.

>>8397393

What is this called and where can I buy it? I'm not into lolita but I can definitely wear that shit in real life. It looks sweet and classy. I want!

>>8397739
I'm also going to be the devil's advocate and say that in a summery outfit the scallops provide enough shoulder coverage so a blouse isn't necessary. For additional modesty some short gloves would be really cute. Maybe something like this coord.

>>8401858
Looks like something Victorian Maiden or Mary Magdalene would release. If it is be prepared to pay 160+ for the dress, and 50+ for the blouse secondhand.

Any suggestions for pic related? I was thinking perhaps a black velvet rectangular headdress, velvet rose combs or a bonnet with velvet flowers and a bolero with lace or chiffon, black tights possibly flocked and I'm a little stuck for shoes. I normally wear platform Mary janes but I feel like this dress requires a more elegant pair of shoes. I have oxfords, normal Mary janes and a few different pairs of boots but I'm not sure any of that would work. I also would appreciate bag suggestions.

>>8398392
Mind saying where you got that blouse from?
I just got this AP Butterfly Flower in pink, pic related but the one I got is missing a bow. I need a blouse that has a bow or some kind of lace in front to cover the collar area to make up for lack of bow inbetween the collar.

Or if someone knows where to get a bow in the exact same shade as the dress?

>>8397739
Try looking at short-sleeved boleros instead. That way you don't have to worry about the neckline.

>>8401955
>>8401858
It's Sheglit. Current collection, can be bought from http://lorinaliddell.com/collections/sheglit

>>8402281
>http://lorinaliddell.com/collections/sheglit


May all the fashion gods bless your beautiful soul anon!

>>8402281
>>8402300


Ok I am sad now. It's only 90cm bust while I am a 99cm bust.

>>8402281
What can I say about this brand that I barely know and already consider pacas?

Sage because brazilian inside joke.

>>8402302
suck it in fatty

>>8402178
Do you have heeled lace up Victorian boots? Or the velvet bordello ones that everyone owns? A small black beaded clutch would work for a bag, or possibly a novelty shape like a cat or bat.

>>8402248
What about a cutsew with lace around the neckline? This one might have slightly too high a collar, but something similar would work for your bow situation.

>>8402349
I'm looking for something bigger like pic related but with cuffs that fit my giant arms.

>>8402388
Fair enough. If you can't find one, did you consider a decorative bow brooch or other big brooch in a deliberately contrasting colour for the neckline? I think that pink would be super cute with sax, lilac or mint.

>>8402324

How the fuck can you suck in boobs, you moron?!

>>8402414
Don't reply to bait please.

>>8402403
Ah, yeah, Thank you for the color suggestions! But it would be better if if the bow matched the blouse right?

>>8402414
What's your underbust?

>>8402309
I wish I understood.

I want ideas for a good casual coord and a more 'upscale' coord for this JSK

i just bought this and i need help :0 like serious help. nothing i own matches it. would a wine blouse look okay if i added more wine accessories ?

>>8402434

Sorry

>>8402444
77cm

>>8402434
It could be nice as a contrast. Like you could go pink blouse, mint bow, mint tights, mint shoes and pink x mint hair accessories+ wrist cuffs.

>>8402452
Argh, on my phone but for casual, a plain white cutsew, white ankle socks and navy tea parties.
For fancier, a white chiffon blouse, navy bolero, silver cloud/star themed charm bracelet and necklace, silver hair accessories, white x navy cloud tights and silver heels.
If you want a third colour, I love navy x lilac but it can be difficult to balance and match the purples

>>8402535
I think wine would work, a dusky rose pink would also be lovely

>>8402648
>It could be nice as a contrast. Like you could go pink blouse, mint bow, mint tights, mint shoes and pink x mint hair accessories+ wrist cuffs

Yes!! I wanted to do something in mint too, this will be perfect thank you for the idea!

Okay so I'm looking for something like this in either pink or mint. I'd buy it from the listing but it comes with a dress I don't want.

>>8397414
The socks are fine, why are lolitas so autistic?

>>8402697
Is >>8402349 close enough or not enough frills? That's on closet child right now...

>>8402281
I am so fucking into this site, my fucking god, why hadn't I seen this before?

>>8403008
They could work, but then she'd have to shoehorn in another shade of blue.

>>8401261
What is the name of this print? It's absolutely gorgeous, I asked before, but forgot to write it down

>>8403361
Merry making in the ghost town.
You know you can reverse image search right?

>>8403008
pfft ita get out

>>8402349
I have both pairs of boots you mentioned. I like the idea of a beaded clutch and maybe a vintage velvet clutch might work? I have a bat bag but wanted something a little more elgant.
Thank you very much for your suggestions/

I bought this skirt kind of on a whim, I usually do sweet but I'm trying to go towards classic, any suggestions on how to coord this?

>>8403036
Yeah, I want more frills cause it's a pretty simple dress. Needs more to it, ya know?

>>8403626
Velvet clutch sounds like it'd be really nice.

>>8403628
White high collar blouse/cutsew, white rose tights, tan or dark brown lace up boots, bag to match the boots, light and dark pink roses in your hair (to match the skirt pink, so more like hot pink and maroon)

Hey anons, I'm really stumped with what blouse collar style to wear with collared JSKs!

I've had Sweet Cream house for quite some time now and It really has me stumped. I don't feel like I can move on with coordinating other parts of the outfit until I have the blouse sorted, but I just don't know what collar style to choose. The collar on the JSK is detachable, but I really would like to work with it instead of without it, otherwise I would have just bought the high waisted cut. Any input would be great!

>>8403811
I have this issue too. I don't like the look of two collars particularly with peter pan collars, so find the best options are:
No blouse, wear a cardigan or bolero that suits under the collar
High collar blouse/cutsew that isn't too fussy
Blouse/cutsew with neckline that suits under the dress, so you're basically just wearing it for the sleeves

The other option is wearing a top where there's some decoration along the neckline and it kind of goes along the neckline of the dress, but that usually either covers the collar in which case it's kinda not the point of wearing a dress with a collar, or sits oddly.

>>8403811
Wear a turtleneck cutsew otome style!

>>8400438
>>8400449
>>8400620
>>8400631
Please, PLEASE post results anon, I need this

Just wondering if I could get some help as I usually don't wear skirts but am thinking of buying this one since it matches the umbrella. Looking for advice on blouses/cutsews that I could buy - most of mine don't tuck in very well/don't sit correctly with skirts. I'm hoping since the skirt is solid colour that I can wear patterned/interesting tights without it looking awful, but I'm stuck on what to do with the top half to make it not-boring.

>>8405975
what about something like pic related? Sometimes simple is better imho, I think something chiffon with a high neck that echoes the ruffles on the skirt in some way would look particularly nice.

I especially like the tights on the right, personally I think the cat ones are a bit overdone and perhaps slightly too cute for the elegance of the rest of the ensemble.

You can always add elegant and interesting headwear too to really create a visually interesting look.

>>8405991

I've been having some trouble trying to co-ordinate this skirt for a while now - pic related is the skirt in question, and a potential solution to co-ord it with. However, I have tried every variation of bustier, vest, corset, etc but have not been able to find a dark brown bustier for a larger bust in order to pull this co-ordinate together. Does anyone have any links to sellers who would sell loliable bustiers like this? (Note: I want to avoid an underbust ones if possible as I feel it would look too vulgar). Alternatively, how do people feel this co-ord would look with black shoes/bustier/bag instead of dark brown? There are many more options if I go for black, but I'm not sure if it would turn out as nice

>>8402248
I got it off Wunderwelt on Rakuten

>>8405991
>>8406011
Oh man. I love hats. I was thinking maybe of this blouse.

>>8406012
What about a blazer? I think it'll look weird with black.

>>8402579
Well then just get the dress, it's underbust and find a similar blouse.

>>8402535
I own this one as well and I feel that wine would be too dark of a color to match with it. I like what the other anon said with colors like dusty rose or coral, but wine is far to deep to not clash with the print details. Personally I've found that coording it with a light pink worked nicely.

I just bought this JSK on a whim last night after it being one of my first lolita loves when it was released in 2007. However, all of the coords I've seen with it aren't very exciting. It's a simple JSK, sure, but how could I go about dressing it up to have a more interesting coord than some lazy psuedo-catholic school look? I really love it and want to do my best with it.

i just bought this and its my first lolita dress ever. should i go for a high collared blouse like in the picture, or could i go ahead and wear a short sleeved blouse?

Please someone, I need a bag for this Anna House JSK... finding anything in the right shade of mint is making me crazy.

I need help. Ive out grown sugary sweet ott shit and prefer more mature sweet, or classic-sweet, whatever you wanna call it. I got one of my dream dresses, but at this point i feel like it doesn't suit me but I'd be sad to see it go. I'm trying to figure out some ways i can still wear out and not feel like I'm wearing one of my daughter's dresses. This is what i have so far, but I'm at a loss for headwear.

I figure its best to use heels and classic looking boleros and blouses with floral and lace stockings and tights.

I don't have or want the matching headbow. So again, i have no idea on headwear.

as you can see i am fucking shit at making a beautiful arrangement of these items on a nice and keen paper ( please don'T pay too much attention), i wasn't too sure about the blouse and tights, could you help me with that?

>>8407801
Wait a sec is this bait?

>>8407806
why would it be, is it because of the milanoo?
Sorry.. i'm a noob about this

>>8407801
I would ditch the blue wig and while the rose headdress matches in colors and is lovely, you'll want to find something that either has a marine theme or something a little more general like a bow with similar detailing. Also the BJD tights would be a no. I'd rather see plain tights. I'd also recommend either a lavender blouse (may be something you can get later) as there's a lot of white going on here and it would be a nice way to bring in more color.

>>8407810
No, because it's so shitty, get rid of everything but the dress.

>>8407813
I was thinking about getting plain white tights and a lavender blouse actually! What kind of wig would you use? i liked the way it had the dress's colors. I really wish i knew where to find more marine themed things, i couldn't find anything else...

>>8407810
Uh, it's okay.
Please don't buy the blouse or wig from Milanoo, they're expensive and will send you something half-assed or never send you anything at all, it doesn't match anyway. The tights don't match too because the rest of the outfit has nothing to do with dolls and from a distance it can just look like your legs are bruised. This is how I would have done it: a hair accessory with either seashells or pearls to match the ones on the JSK, no flowers since flowers don't grow underwater, a sheer blouse (if you're going to use this cutsew, DETACH THE RIBBON FIRST OR IT WILL LOOK WEIRD) and short socks since it's hot summer right now and strappy shoes, and no wig or a naturally-colored wig. And maybe some silver jewelry. I hope this helps.

Is this acceptable? I already have the Infanta Tea Party OP and I'm not sure what to do with it.

>>8407831
That's amazingly pretty! Thanks for your help!
(i was gonna comment about the double ribbon but i didn't know you could detach it)
i'm wondering about the unnatural hair color being bad, i really love having oddly colored hair, would it really be so bad? Could you suggest a color?

>>8407853
The colors are too bright and will clash with the dress. If you're really set on a weird hair color, maybe a very light pink would work. Otherwise I'd say use your natural hair or use a blonde wig.

>>8407843

The purse is a yellow gold while the shoes are more of a rose gold, so that clashes a bit, but it should be fine because they'll be far away from each other so the eye won't be too bothered. If you want perfection though try to find a slightly closer match. The biggest concern is if all the whites will go together. I can't tell you if they'll match because the pics are all in different lighting but I /think/ it all looks ok.

>>8407843
I think it'd look better with less clunky heels. Maybe add a pearl necklace that has a gold charm or other gold accents to tie in the pears on the hair bow. Overall it's pretty solid.
Btw I love the tights, anon. Sauce?

>>8407857
What do you think about gray?
My hair is short and pale blue at the moment, i don't believe that could work.

>>8407853
The wig is disgusting irl. It looks great in the stock pic but in person, it gets super tangled easily and the colors are actually bright neon blue and bright fuchsia. The wig's colors don't match the dress either.

>>8407865
No. Stick with pastel pink á la Kimura Yu.

>>8407876
okay!

>>8407870
Yeah, when i looked at it more it seemed kinda too blue for my taste, have you ordered the wig before? that sounds like a terrible experience.

>>8407858
Thank you for the advice, I think I might have accidentally used the cream op picture instead of the off-white one for the collage.

>>8407864
I'll keep an eye out for nicer shoes, I didn't check outside of bodyline for any so that should be an easy fix. The tights are from spreepicky so I'm sure they can be found on taobao for cheaper, I was just happy to find tights that were for taller girls.

>>8406914
All the Moitie dresses with buildings always make me think of gothic architecture and gargoyles. How about a coord that's inspired by that? Grey blouse (69th department had some nice ones), silver jewellery with building and sculpture motifs, these tights, black boots, silver and black hair accessories...

>>8406956
Picture for ants? A short sleeve blouse should be okay.

>>8407305
Matching mint is a pain and a half, why not get a white bag or other pastel colour?

>>8407764
I'd go with more normal-looking shoes in a darker colour for a more mature look. Personally I think tan looks nice with pastels and can be brought in with bags, accessories and shoes - tan boots, white tights, white cutsew like >>8404616 and tan bag/blouse, with small white hairbow. I wouldn't go for the gloves as they seem pretty out of place with your current coord.

>>8407892
Try looking for the gold Funtasma Dame boots. They're a lot more streamlined and elegant.

>>8407887
I don't own the wig but there's plenty of people who wear it at cons.
I know everyone on cgl fucking hates MF but her picture is the closest one to what the wig color looks like irl.

So I'm trying to coord Shirring Princess JSK(ivory colourway) with brown. This is what I have so far, if ye can give me any tips or suggestions or even just rate the coord that I have atm.

I'm planning on adding a cardi/bolero(just looking for one I like).

>>8408436
I wouldn't wear a white blouse, it just looks like you can't tell the difference between white and ivory right now. Can you find a brown one, maybe like this IW one?

>>8408453
It's not white, it's ivory(looks like white in the photo for some reason(camera maybe?), but I ordered that blouse and it's much more of an ivory colour irl).

>>8408478
Although I'd definitely consider a brown blouse, if that would look better than an ivory blouse with an ivory jsk.

>>8408292
uuuuuughhh that clump of hair....

>>8403628
Funny enough, I just my recieved mine in the mail on Monday. What colourway is this?

>>8407764
I would swap the tights and shoes for something else

>>8407843
I would get rid of the shoes and bag and choose something that isn't gold. Also the heart shaped bag is really sweet and simplistic and doesn't go at all

>>8408586
>>8407935
Do you think these shoes would work? If so I'll work on a new coord collage layer on today.

>>8407935
thanks anon! I have added a lot of white in the coord at this point and thought that maybe it's just too much. Would dark chocolate tones (otk socks, blouse, bag, etc) would be a good choice to go with? I was thinking either that, or I could do lavender instead...

>>8407935
Thanks for the suggestion; I like the gargoyle idea and working with the gray of it! However, I don't believe those tights work so well because it's a mesh of too many eras/styles of architecture, IMO. If I can find some gray gargoyle tights, then that would be perfect. Thanks again for the suggestion.

>>8408755
Those are hideous and not lolita.

>>8407935 I found those shoes and wow they are lovey, thank you for the suggestion.

>>8408589 Do you have any bags in mind? I just don't know of many purses outside of the simple shaped ones so any help towards that would be appreciated. Also do you think I should try and use the greyish blue color in the jsk for my shoes/purse? Or go with white but I feel like that's too much white.

>>8408755
Not a big fan of plain heels in lolita. Do you like these shoes?

>>8408920
Couldn't tell whether the dress was white or offwhite or what so here's a selection. If you go with white/ivory and gold jewelry and accessories I think the balance of gold and white will be fine.

>>8408920
I came across these and while I like the gold, it made me wonder if brown would be an interesting accent color. Also the green one is gorgeous, but likely too dark and busy for the dress, but I left it in anyway because it's so pretty

Can I ask if this is working at all. The plum-burgundy-beigeish colors are pretty hard to match with anything maroon I own (it looked light brown in the stock photos...) but also the skirt is a bit boxier than a regular lolita skirt, so is throwing me off trying to do a casual outfit (I bought it for a friend's deer-themed party) The tights photograph dark but they are the exact shade of plum as the print. Are the shoes and blouse too yellow next to the base beigey color of the skirt?

>>8408958
Those shoes are super cute! Ill have to check if they are in my size. I skimed through them and didnt see much in my size (25.0)

>>8408804
Lavender would probably be better

>>8408821
Yeah, that's a good point. I think gargoyle tights would be so awesome.

>>8409070
The blouse is doing you zero favours. I would look for a more fitted cutsew instead, the colours are ok though.

>>8408958
>>8409019
Wow those purses are gorgeous, thank you both for the help.

>>8409221
You need the taobao thread. I also have gigantic feet and taobao will also be your friend.

Still not sure if I should change the shoes to the VM replicas Clobba sells...

Also any recommendation for headwear would be greatly appreciated. Originally I wanted a classical bonnet but I'm at a loss to find a suitable one.Maybe parasol and bonnet would also be too much.

Anons, please help.

>>8409221
>>8409895
25 isn't that big, they have them in brown and dred still I think. Not sure. There are two listings for each types with different colours and pruces because bl sucks. You should look at 245 in the tea flats, they run large.

>>8411118
Forgot to add the bag...
Is it to sweet or will this work?

>>8411118
Beautiful, beautiful dress.
Bag is way too sweet plus the rest of the coord isn't really gold based. A nice beaded purse or straw purse (maybe in a more toned down coord without a fancy necklace) would be nice. Or vintage leather.
Anyway I'm not sure those shoes would match, the colour is pretty true to the stock picture and it's a warmer beige.
Elegant short boots would be nicer. If you go brown, match your bag.
Usually not sure about gloves with a long sleeved op, but I think they work. For more ott add rings and go for the bonnet or an elegant, decorated wide brimmed hat.

>>8411240
I was lucky getting it for cheap on closetchild.

That's just what I thought. Since I havd the bag already here I thought I might give it a try.
VM uses lace gloves on their stock pic, so I thought I might copy that one.

If anyone got a hint where to find a matching hat I'd be thankful.

>>8411191
Ok thanks ill check them out! Im actually a 24.5 but you know wonky bl sizes so i always order half a size up

Hi /cgl/.
I'm looking for help drafting babby's first lolita coord--if there is another thread elsewhere specifically for that, please point the way.

I just purchased this dress and was hoping to put it with white/ivory solid tights and navy maryjanes.

Any advice otherwise? If I were to aim for printed tights, what style of print do you think would match?

>>8411409
Striped socks actually work quite well in sailor - meta has a whole sailor line out for summer which you could look at for inspiration

>>8411409
I would not advise solid tights as they can make your legs look stout if the skirt is not long enough. Personally, I would recommend patterned tights - stripes would definitely be a nice element but I doubt full-on stripes would work well. Otherwise, sailor motifs like anchors on the tights, matched with accessories, would work well.

>>8411409
That coord sounds great, but I couldn't help throwing a bunch of options into photoshop as well

>>8411409

>>8411409

>>8411118
Where is that necklace from?

>>8411191
I'm very wide from a few broken bones. I've been experimenting with size and hoping my next order fits.

>>8411964
>>8411955
>>8411883
>>8411810
>>8411755
Thanks all for the feed back!
My biggest worry is actually keeping the color balance.
Would I be able to pull off just maybe some basic lace-patterned tights as long as they're simple? If the tights are (mostly( white/ivory, would it be appropriate to wear white shoes with it? Or would that be too distracting.

(While I'm also looking for sailor-motif styled tights as well.)

>>8408436
Can I get more crit for my outfit please?

>>8412043
Hmm custom antainai might be a better choice them. You can email them and get custom width.

>>8411409
If you've got a taobao order going, i'd suggest a simple navy bow or maybe a straw hat. Also, go for ivory for sure, in this picture you can see how bad the contrast is with a pure white. (sorry for potato quality)

>>8408436
>>8412985

You're not getting many comments because even noobs usually know better than to mix whites and ivory with other colours in a single coord.

Do either ivory x white alone, or ivory x brown. Make sure you match your whites.

>>8408436
Here's my take

Would this dress work ok with black shoes? It's just for regular wear. I don't have anything else in this color so I don't really feel like buying a new pair of shoes just to match this dress.

>>8412043
Got the neklace from ebay. Just search for
'Pearl Cream Bead Drop Burlesque Moulin Party Chain Link Choker Necklace'.

>>8413661
Wow thank you very much! this is 100% better than what I had! Is the necklace taobao?

>>8413661
Also what is the name of the bow? I looked for it on lolibrary and google image search and I'm not turning up anything.

I've been working on this for a while and I question adding a winged backpack. Kind of a dark angel theme... don't want it to be too costumey though.

>>8413709
For casual wear sure, although brown would go nicely as well too if you have it.

>>8413905
Nope, it's from etsy, and a little pricey unfortunately. Search for Antique Key Necklace - Large Ornate Brass Cabinet Furniture Key - Steampunk Wedding

The bow is Rosier Empress Ribbon Barrette

>>8414498
Thanks very much for the info!

>>8414073
A winged backpack would cheapen the elegant look you're going for. If you're going to add a pop of red, you need to balance that out. Maybe with red lipstick and handbag.

>>8414498
Thanks anon! I wasn't sure because I keep hearing that you shouldn't wear navy and black together.

>>8415252
I custom ordered colors for the headdress. Its all white with dark blue flowers like it says under the photo. Thank you though for your tips.

there's a themed meet coming up soon and I don't have too much time to buy certain pieces like shoes, different color blouse, etc. so majority of these are just items I already own and can make a decent coord with. throwing that out there first since I know some of the colors may be a bit shoehorned.

should I wear the vest or no? I was thinking of making a rosette brooch to match the rest of the coord? for head wear I also was going to make a head piece out of an actual tea cup. definitely want some ideas as to what colors I should go for when making these pieces - because the skirt doesn't have the border print with the red diamonds on it but since my bag is going to be dark red (it's a bit brighter IRL than in the photo) I would like to bring out that color more in other places. Maybe a red/gold/black rosette brooch to pin on the collar? Would that be balanced as I can be if I have those colors in the bag and socks?

Also not sure about the btssb socks, since like I said the skirt I have does not have that diamond border print, so I'm unsure if those socks are a stretch or not.

As for the teacup head piece, I was going to try to add some pastry/sweets cabochons somewhere (perhaps around the saucer?) to kind of tie in the pastries all over the print? perhaps finding some pastry themed jewelry as well

Can someone help me think of topwear/accessories/bags that would make a coord with Gardenberries pop?

The last time I coordinated with it I wore a black bolero with a simple headbow, but I think overall it was a boring coord. Sometimes I regret not getting the cream colorway just because I'm so clueless when it comes to black so I resort to black x black everything.

My second thought was to pull a color from the print (say the red from the strawberries or the cream banner color) and use that as the color for a bolero or blazer (any top really), yet I don't want the coord to look unbalanced since I have a pair of black shoes that I have my heart set to have in the coord. So I'd probably try to get colored tights of some kind.

I don't have a lot of ideas for the head accessory and bag still. I tried to get a BTSSB bag (it looks like a conductor's clock) to make a white rabbit theme, but I couldn't find it in auctions anywhere.

>>8415908
Depending on where you live, I wouldn't mind trading my cream jsk for your black one?

That said I think a cream blouse with red strawberry accessories would be cute

>>8415913
That's mighty kind of you anon. I live in the US. But I'm willing to work with what I've got until I've had enough, however if things don't work out then I'll probably make a formal trade post in the future.

I really like the cream idea, I'm just anxious about finding blouses that can fit me properly which is why I typically opt for boleros/cardigans as a first choice.

>>8415998
have you thought about getting a blouse custom made?

>>8416054
Depends from who.
I had something commissioned by Lady Sloth before and it was a bad experience...

Maybe I'll try Floral Notebook.

>>8416065
oh no, what happened? I have a blouse I'm waiting to receive in the mail atm, I used standard sizing though.

>>8416241
Oh gosh, it was a little over two years ago.

Basically I was looking for a custom bolero to match my DDC jsk and so I picked a design and sent a color swatch plus the stock photo specifically asking for a fabric color that matched the swatch.

It might have been because I lost a lot of weight at the time, but when the package arrived the bolero was very oversized and frumpy, it actually looked a little worse than her stock photo examples of other boleros. What actually set me off was that the color of the bolero was not even remotely close to what I asked for, it was some dark muted color and not even pastel. Back then I was really new to ordering from overseas so I decided to not escalate anything and just keep it. By then I had spent enough money that I just felt really stupid and drained. Lo and behold a few weeks later AP released a bolero in the exact color I needed and I bought that instead.

I finally sold the other bolero a couple months ago.

But maybe you'll be alright if you didn't ask for a custom color or custom measurements, anon.

>>8416351
I forgot the funny part. When I was getting frustrated trying to sell the ugly bolero, my bf tried to be nice and told me to put it on because it "couldn't be that bad." When I put it on he said it reminded me on Seinfeld's puffy shirt lol.

>>8416351
ohhh okay, actually I think I vaguely remember seeing you tell this story somewhere or seeing you put it up for sale? I just remember seeing a "fabric swatch was nowhere near the real deal" type story somewhere. I'll have to keep that in mind in the future when ordering if I ever decide to get something in a custom color.

anyways, for custom blouses that aren't lady sloth, maybe you could try one of the vietnamese FB stores or taobao?

>>8416354
awh poor anon, I've heard floral notebook is good? I'm surprised with Lady sloth though.

>>8416351
oh god, I think I remember you telling this story a while back. It must have been a horrible experience, I feel for you especially when you consider how much her boleros cost!

I can confirm bunberry are good and I have heard nothing but excellent praise for the floral notebook.

Any ideas what to do with this JSK?

Where could I find plus size, non-itatastic blouses? I've found some stuff on etsy, etc, but a lot of them are selling altered stuff for kind of crazy prices. (I'm not paying 80 dollars for a non-brand blouse.)

>>8417004
Then go thrifting. $80 for a product hand-made for your measurements, not in a Chinese sweatshop, is perfectly reasonable. Isn't Lady Sloth $60?

>>8417004
I want this info too!

>>8417022
Its not custom though. Its just bigger sized blouses they found and added fabric to.

>>8417022
Not that other anon but I'm only like 10 inches over the L size they usually offer for brand. I'm gonna get a corset to take the inches off hopefully, but it'd still be nice to find some cheap blouses, like on taobao or aliexpress.

>>8417026
Okay, then get something from Lady Sloth or look into custom ordering from Taobao.

>>8417029
Ten INCHES? That's too much. I'm usually just 3-4 inches over the average bust allowance for brand dresses and a corset just barely helped.

I have an OP featuring about this color. I cant find anything that matches or even close enough to get away with. I just ordered a bit of melty chocolate items but im not sure theyre going to match. It seems it may be the color of the edge of the chocolate pieces.

>Help me match this color for my OP

>>8417029
sorry anon but 10 inches is pretty significant. like, for example, a 26 inch waist and a 36 inch waist are really, really different. that's a pretty good difference in sizes. if you're 10 inches over the max, a corset isn't going to take off enough inches to help you fit into it...if you're 10 inches over bust and./or waist, you also have the shoulders and sleeves to consider. it's just not gonna happen, sorry anon. maybe if you were only 5 inches over the corset could work. I really just recommend that you put the money into finding correct size/custom size blouses - you're already putting in the money to buy expensive dresses. If you don't have that much money then just buy like 1 or 2 versatile blouses that could work with your wardrobe in the mean time. I'd just like to reiterate though, please don't think a corset is going to help you fit into a blouse just right if you're 10 inches past the max measurements.

I just snagged this. Could anyone suggest stuff to go with it? I'm not used to coording pieces like this, so I'll take any and all suggestions!

>>8418238
I have this in pink and it's actually kind of short? Like almost mid-thigh for me. I paired it with a princess-sleeved blouse, floral canotier, sheer socks and heels for a himegyaru look. Basically more lace details to match the lace on the skirt.

>>8417893
The one I bought said it's taking off like 6 inches? I've worn them before in the past and they worked. I'm also already losing weight. I need to be measured again actually.

>>8418250
How tall are you? I'm only 5'1, so I hope it's not short on me.

>>8418238
My take on a casual coord for it. You could also go more classical and tie in light browns for bag, hat, and shoes.

>>8418493
Also gonna throw in these gloves because they're gorgeous, even if they aren't casual

>>8418493
Not Op, but this is super cute.

>>8415908
Red bolero, cream lace socks or cream colored strawberry socks, red or black shoes (depending on socks), and cream hair bow. Computer's a basic bitch and doesn't have photoshop or I would find things and do a collage.

>>8416640
White blouse, tights with heart or bow motif, navy shoes and hairbow, white heart shape handbag, heart themed jewellery.
If you want another colour, red would be easy to bring in as an accent.

>>8418262
Um yeah...Even if it takes off 6", corsets actually add bulk as well so you need to add 1-2" to account for the thickness of the corset. You aren't gonna fit in your stuff just with a corset, it'll be weight loss if anything that does it.

>>8418501
Fuck, dropped pic

I'm kinda lost on socks. I figured I'd use the waist bow as a headbow but I'm not sure if it's enough of the main color?

>>8419951
I have this dress too! i've found it hard to coord because its not quite navy not quite purple.
i've found lavender works quite well.

>>8419977
I wanted to accent with pink and lavender but I also don't want to drown out its main color which is a bit complicated.

Any suggestions for pic related. I've just received it and I've worked out a casual coord but I'd like to do something more exciting.

>>8419951
I think it's ok to use the waist bow. White socks with pink and lavender accents maybe?

>>8420513
Picture for ants? I assume that's a floral print on the skirt, so maybe pick out a colour from there and use that in accessories. I'd go for black fancy bolero with floral brooch, printed tights, black heeled victorian granny boots, big updo with flowers and gold toned floral themed jewellery and accessories

Thoughts on these shoes with this dress?

>>8421299
If the colours match well enough IRL you're in business. Also sauce?

>>8421321
Ah sorry I am actually purchasing them from someone in my comm since they didn't fit her.
I will ask her though as soon as I get the chance.

>>8421299
IMO I think they should be fine - slight difference in shade I think is fine and you aren't always going to find perfectly matching shades anyway, especially with blue colors like that in particular. From online it seems like the shade difference wouldn't be a huge deal, the shoes seem like they may be a tad light but hopefully it's nothing too drastic IRL?

>>8421455
I haven't seen them irl yet so here is to hoping, I am going to bring the bow so I can see if the colours match well enough. This shade of blue is always so hard to match.

>>8416065
Floral Notebook makes some nice ass custom blouses.

>>8418493
Link to that ring? It's super cute!

any ideas? doesn't really need to be a full coord, I'm also okay with general accessories. I figure the cutsew material would be better for more casual, even more normal-y type outfits. I tried to find worn pics but could only find like, 3.

two questions though
- the buttons on the sleeves are little gold stars, is it too much of a reach if I used a gold star bag?
- dress is a little more sweet in the details (the gold star buttons) but it'd still be fine if I coorded it more gothic, right?

What color shoes would you gulls suggest with this dress? (Dear Celine Summer Sailor OP)

I'm thinking maybe red?

What color shoes would you anons suggest for this dress? (Or any other accessories?)

I plan on wearing white or cream tights, a blouse, and a cream/tan little sun hat.

>>8421543
I wouldn't suggest a blouse anon. It doesn't need one. If anything, go with a cardigan or bolero.
And I'd go with white tights over cream. Red shoes would be good.

>>8421572
Alright, thanks! I actually realize how dumb I was being for considering a blouse, but I think it was because it's hot as balls here and was slightly adverse to a cardigan. I was preferring the white over cream anyways. But, red sounds good!

Is this a certain style ? Anyone got anything similar to this look they can post I. Like it

This has been sitting in my closet for over a year and I'm still at a loss for how to coordinate it. Do I treat it like a JSK or a skirt? At what point does a blouse/cutsew become too fancy to wear with it?

>>8416640
Have this in the grey colorway. Love it!

>>8421645
I think it's otome?

Baby's first coord. What do you guys think so far? Compared to other ones I'm seen online, I suppose this is very simple. What else should I add?

Also I'm thinking of adding golden epaulets to the shoulders.

>>8422482
Not bad, but I would be careful with solid colored tights, especially black ones in a coord like this, as they can look a little "heavy". There's no black in the print either - try to stick to colors that are in the dress. I think you would be better off with pink, white, or cream tights. I'm sure you could find some AP socks or something too with deserts on them, something with a design related to the print to make the leg wear a little more interesting.

>>8422482
Not bad. The beret is quite bland though.

>>8421485
4chan hates links, but it's aatp, just called rose ring.

>>8421543
I would go with blue shoes over red because otherwise you've got no blue on the bottom and it seems a little weird. I would keep red to accents on accessories.

>>8422482
Seconding the anons saying about the tights and beret. Instead of the tights try SOCKS425 in pink or SOCKS424 in red from Bodyline. Also browse AliExpress for some cheap cute tights (with a print) and cuter berets. Also add a bag, wristcuffs, bracelets, etc so it doesn't look so plain.

>>8422482
I absolutely hate the black tights with this personal and would go with a white or pink that matches the print. You could put a gold brooch on the beret or replace it with a red and gold pillbox hat.

I'm having a hard time coming up with a cohesive coord for the green colorway of Infanta's Rose Cathedral. Any ideas would be welcome. I know I'm pairing it with some black shoes if that helps at all.

I bought this skirt at a thrift store, and it looks like it could work for a muted classic/otome coord.

Any advice/collages on how to avoid being an ita trainwreck?


I was thinking a nice Peter Pan collar blouse and a ivory lace cardigan with grey shoes and bag, but any advice at all would be appreciated.

>>8422567
I don't think your shoes should be black. I think this is one dress that can look very nice with gold shoes and golden accessories all together.
Maybe a a red (dark red) and gold rose headdress. Your legwear can be black if you'd like.
Also a nice black and gold choker should look nice, maybe even black gloves.

>>8422556
>>8422505
>>8422506
>>8422533

What do you guys think of these socks and this hat?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1PCS-Vintage-Wool-Fascinators-Ladies-Top-Mini-Hair-Hat-Bowknot-Hairclip-Pillbox-Hat-For-Hair-Women/32279150463.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Princess-sweet-lolita-stockings-HARAJUKU-soft-amo-Alice-tea-spoon-fork-handle-gentlewoman-cotton-over-the/728980_1379721887.html

>>8421492
I don't think it's a reach to go with a gold bag or take it in a more gothic direction.

I went sweet with pic related, but that's just because I love stars

>>8422569
I made a whole collage for this and then my program crashed. I'd say go with the peter pan blouse and lace tights. A straw hat might be cute, as well as brown accessories.

I would say no to the lace cardigan since you might get too close to looking old ladyish.

>>8422526
Any recommendation for blue shoes? I'm having some trouble finding decent, loli-able pairs.

(would prefer something I could also wear casually, but that's not necessary!)

>>8416470
From what I've heard, Lady Sloth's quality and service has been questionable for quite some time. Really hit or miss.

I think I've found the perfect blouse for my first coord. Can someone tell me where it's from please??

>>8422616
wow, I really like this! thanks anon, I got some really nice inspiration. I like the melty moon bag with this and the subtle star jewelry - nothing too overt, but enough to go with the buttons and bring out that theme.

>>8421650
I think of salopettes as like overalls, a bit more casual. I'd treat it more like a skirt, bearing in mind that the front of any cutsew you wear won't be as visible. White cutsew, socks, navy tea parties, cute cloud theme jewellery and accessories

>>8407764
i like the bolero and gloves, but i'd switch the shoes to a more adult-styled mid-heel. the tights are okay. if you wear this with a dark wig it would be toned down and mature looking in a cute way, i think

Any ideas for accessories with this casual coord other than pearl bracelets? Because I can't think of anything other than that. I suck in this accessoring part.


>>8422616
Whoa. This is way too cute. I'm saving it in my inspo folder.

>>8422567
I agree with the anon that said no to black shoes. I also think gold shoes would look lovely but personally, I love seeing pops of red especially in the form of shoes.

You could go quite dressy and fancy with this too if you wanted.

>>8423469
a more traditional lolita, less fussy take on it

>>8423450
those socks are cute anon, w2c???

anyways, maybe just go for some floral bracelets? as well as generic gold chain stuff, if you just want to keep things simple.

>>8423547
They are from mu-fish, on taobao!

And thanks for the tip, I'll look on floral and chains.

>>8423450
call me boring anon, but I really like your coord as it is, there's beauty in its simplicity and I think it has a real cute 'n chic thing going on, a simple pearl bracelet would be just the thing I think.

You could also go for something a bit quirky too of course. I like pic related, it's still pretty cute and not too ott 'out there'.

>>8412938
I'd say it would be too much white on your bottom half. If you want to do white shoes maybe try short navy socks. (Pictured isn't exactly what I'd recommend but was the best I could find on short notice and will give you the idea of what I'm talking about)

>>8423570
Oh, this is a cute option... I'll save this.

I also like it plain, but I'm always afraid of being too plain.

>>8403628
I switched the ribbon out for a dark green one to match the leaves, then paired with an off-white blouse and shoes, and accessories in bronze to match the frames.
It has so many accent colours, just grab one and work it!

>>8407305
Just get a white bag and cut your losses, anon. You'll find a perfect match online, and it will arrive two shades off.
I think a white bag would be cuter, tbh.

>>8423476
oops just noticed I added the wrong shoe/sock combo

>>8423450
>>8423547
>>8423570

I found this bracelet... Maybe I'll go with it.

>>8423732
i think it looks cute anon!

I can't seem to get cosmic to look right on me. Kind of regretting getting the Navy socks with the Navy jsk. It's a little hard to balance all that blue.
Any advice on how to make this coord look better?

>>8424474
I'd get rid of the random sax beret. Swap it for a white one. Also I think a cutsew with sheer sleeves would make the navy less overwhelming.
To add more gold, maybe swap a gold chain for the waist belt.

>>8424474
it seems to clash a LOT with your skin tone.

>>8424504

Thank you for the advice! I don't have a white beret but I have a white wig and the matching headband. Will try to find a white blouse and a gold ribbon.
Would a high collar blouse work with this? That's all I have at the moment...

>>8424759
I think a square neck blouse would be best, but a high collar one would do in a pinch, assuming it's not one of those super lacy OTT ones.

>>8424474
I can't really picture a square neck blouse with that rounded collar tbh, not unless it sits high enough - in my mind it needs a high neck to work but that's just my take on it.

I'd ditch the socks and replace with say, simple white dot tights or lace ankle socks. Change your beret out for a white one or another suitable white hat.

I think all the navy is just kinda swamping you at the moment, try to tone it down and keep it all relatively clean and simple.

The blouse in the collage is a possibly a but perhaps a bit fussy, you could certainly use a simpler looking one, just make sure it's a chiffon type material.

>>8424806
just to add, if you can find socks or tights with a white base and subtle gold star pattern (moons or whatever) then it would really help to bring the gold in and balance it out. Would probably give it a cute otome type look overall too.

You may also want to consider trying incorporating silver instead of gold for a different look, say a silver bag and jewellery and then navy shoes with the white socks or tights.

>>8424806
>>8424810

Thanks for the advice! I have the white constellation tights from Grimoire, but I think that'll be too busy. Will try to keep a look out for simple star tights.

Do you have any tips for coordinating printed socks with printed dresses without it looking too busy? I'm not sure what to do with the Cosmic socks since they seem to make the dress off balance. Maybe I'll try to match them with something else in my wardrobe...

>>8424506

I think the color of my camera is off. Normally dark colors look better on me. I do have a yellow undertone though

Just got this JSK for my first ever coord, I also have a blouse and thights (both white), and I'm stuck on shoes. With every brand of normal shoes I have it's either size 36,37 or 38 (EU sizes).
Are there any EU stores that have shoes good for lolita? (so I could return them easily if they don't fit.) Please excuse me if this is the wrong thread.

So I'm thinking of getting into lolita and I'm thinking of getting this dress. Thing is I don't know what sort of blouse works best for it? And since the store doesn't have anything but a head piece to match it, I'm not sure how else to put it together to make it complete.

>>8425054
Schuh? They stock irregular choice and hush puppies which often have shoes that work for lolita

>>8426084
I like the third or fourth blouse with it. Maybe a simple navy headbow or flower clips

>>8424474
Do you have a belt around it? I've also been struggling with this JSK for a while ;_; tbh I've just avoided wearing it even though it's my fav print

>>8397393
I got my first dream dress
Does anyone have any suggestions for blouses to put underneath?

I was looking at something from Bodyline or second hand, since most of the blouse will be covered up by the JSK anyways

>>8424474
This is cute as fuck, it would look better if the beret was navy as well.

>>8426084
4 would be nice, remove the bow it comes with first though. I'd pull the gold from it for accessories and shoes, that or navy shoes. Getting stockings in navy or that nice lavender might be a good idea, just make sure that the blouse is true white like the bow, otherwise it'll look weird. Stock image looks like ivory to me.
Also- MTP has chiffon that you can't get the wrinkles out of properly. The one everyone gets from them is pretty well known for it.
Best of luck!

>>8426994
Remove the bow on the dress, rather.

I just got this, and I would like some ideas with coordinating it. I already thought of the typical vanilla option to coord it with browns and creams. Can anon think of something a bit more interesting?
Also, what sort of headdress would you use with this? I really wanted the matching sailor hat by VM but I have slim chance in finding this.

>>8426479
Plain Peter Pan collar blouse in white or pink

>>8426130

I feel you. I love the print but it is a challenging cut to pull off. I tied a Navy ribbon around my waist in this coord. Belts don't work as well, as the dress rides up and you'll look like a constricted sausage.

>>8426987
Thank you! I'll try the Navy headdress with it next time. Hope it'll balance all that gold and navy out.

>>8411810
Actually, patterns can also make your legs look stout.
Especially certain types of stripes.
>>8412938
I think lace may be too upscale for sailor.
Some ebay and taobao stores sell tiny polka dots or bows on ivory/white /cream
If you want stripes- I suggest ones that are vertical.
Horizontal ones aren't as flattering (but then again, I don't know your shape)

>>8423664
sauce on socks please.

>>8422830
Thanks, anon! That really helps.

Putting together a last-minute coord for a meetup tonight. My focus right now is thinking up of accessories to go with it. Any suggestions?

> inb4 wristcuffs
> I don't have wristcuffs

>>8428335
This is really lovely as is. I think wristcuffs might make it look too sweet. The only thing you need now, in my opinion, is a nice bag. What are your options?

>>8428345
Since I don't have any lolita purses, I was thinking of using a simple brown handbag that I already have.

>>8422932
no one??

>>8428335
Looks fine. The shoes would be better in a warmer tone but its not horrible.

I'm looking for blouse/shoe critique and bag suggestions.

I'm doing pirate lolita for a shoot my friend is doing, and I have all the parts (JSK, Tights, boots etc) except for the main accessories.

What I'm asking is where do I find an eyepatch that isn't medical grade and where do I find a tricorne that isn't party shop grade. I will freely admit that this is short notice.

Also I'm using navy as a base colour, and the dress has silver details.

>>8428493
Are the white parts of the skirt a true white or is it more of an off-white?

The blouse and shoes seem a bit too plain for the skirt. Maybe try a pair of mary janes instead of just plain heels, or get something with bows on it or something. The blouse I used for the collage is on Closet Child right now if you want it.

http://www.closetchildonlineshop.com/product/80559

>>8428378
Ask the person who posted the picture

>>8429059
DIY may be your best bet for a decent eyepatch - maybe go AaTP inspired and use a rose for an eyepatch?
As for the tricorn I believe there are a number of indie brands that make them - Shinkurose, lily of the valley/sakurafairy, Sheenasbellabows and Apatico have nice ones, albeit pricey

Hiya gulls
I'm a little bit conflicted with the blouse with this jsk, because the red is just a shade deeper than the ribbon on the jsk. Is it nitpicky or ...? I'm always at a loss for bags. For leg wear, I have the OTKs but I'm thinking it might be a little too busy, so maybe white stockings? (Too cold here atm to wear ankle socks).

>>8427280
A simple brown hairbow in the same shade as the dress would do it for me. Personally I think darker and dusky pinks, light blue or a mid tone violet/purple would look very nice (AaTP's "iris" shade) as third colours with the brown and cream. Tights related.

Im not sure what blouse to pair this with?I don't mind buying a brand blouse.. I was thinking of AP's Sugar Airly blouse in cros?

>>8429735
I think it looks fine with that blouse.
The otks will be really cute, try wearing white tights under them if it is too cold!
Where do you live that it is winter?

>>8429735
Sauce on those shoes? They are adorable.

>>8429809

I think that neckline goes with just about anything (except that funky flower lace blouse with the cutout). Choose a blouse based on what kind of feeling/style you're after, for eg Romantic Sweet Lacy if you want to give a princess feel, one of the shorter-sleeved blouses if you're going for a more relaxed, casual look, or Sugar Airly if you want to look a more formal but not too princessy.

>cros

Don't do that. クロ is kuro, not Cros, and it means black. You'd probably end up spending more time explaining this than getting any real discussions if you keep using this word.

>>8429821
Ah, I'm just going off google translate on chrome. English is not my first language sorry.

I'm aiming for a formal look. I was planning to get an Antique Beast headdress, pic related (whenever they open). I do like formal pieces so I might stick with the sugar airly blouse.

>>8429811
Oh good idea, I can layer them so my legs aren't cold from the knees up!! I'm in aus, it's around 15° during the day maybe? (59F for muricans)

>>8429819
Aren't they? I got them off taobao-- http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.0.0.74V972&id=44135972395

Help guls, I felt in love with the cardigan (or I'm not sure is it's a jacket) this girl is wearing, anyone has the source for it?

>>8430185
It's Bodyline's L470.

>>8405975
What skirt is this?

>>8423450
Charm bracelet with lolita-related and personal charms.

>>8430255
That's a pretty good idea, anon! And I even have one of those already, I just might get some more lolita-esk charms!

I have ordered the pearl bracelet anyway, but I don't think it will be a waste...

>>8429831
AB is open again. Or at least it was a few days ago. I just ordered from them

>>8429735
I actually think the blouse looks great with the jsk. white stockings could be cute too.

>>8430230
Thank you so much Anon!

I posted this coord a while ago and a few people told me a white blouse would look better. I'm planning on wearing this tomorrow so I tried it on with each. I think the black matches way better though. Opinions?
Also, does my natural hair look fine for the coord?

>>8431599
Yeah I like the black. White is kinda random, I think. And for the hair, I'd try doing some sort of up-do? or maybe something with a little more volume- it looks kind of flat as it is now.

>>8431599
both look fine, for me personally I'm more partial to the black one, I think the print (esp the moon) pops out a little bit more.

I think natural hair looks fine, might want to style it (curls?) and give it some volume.

>>8429735
Source on blouse?

>>8431685
It's infanta's swan lake chiffon blouse!

>>8430250
IW - it translated as 'crepe wave skirt' on closet child

>>8431599
Your hair looks really flat. I agree that the black looks better though. It looks like you have long enough hair for interesting braided styles or updos, I would recommend giving those a go.

>>8429735
I think it looks fine because it's just darker, not a different shade

>>8431599
The black looks great. Sometimes /cgl/ gives terrible advice, it happens.

If you were to go with white, I reckon a lighter, sheer chiffon type material would look better and then perhaps white frill ankle socks to balance it all out.

I think a 'half bunches' hairstyle would look really cute with this and give just that bit of lift to avoid everything looking a bit flat.

>>8407764
>sugary carnival
>in 2015

>>8431599
You'd need white tights for the white blouse.

Would a white blouse work better with this coord? My Moitie blouse has been sitting in the closet for ages so I thought I should try to work it in somehow.
I'd probably wear black Mary Janes with this.
(sorry the photo is crap, it's late here and my room lighting is pretty bad)

>>8432542
If you go with those tights I think a white blouse would work better.

>>8432546

If I want to keep the blouse, would black tights work?

>>8432555
Tried to switch up the blouses/tights.
White blouse looked a little stark against the Navy, I might try again with an off white chiffon blouse instead.
Favourite so far is the Navy/Navy coord but is it too heavy?

>>8431604
>>8431679
>>8432271
>>8432289
Thanks anons! Going with black. Also will volumize my hair more, a wig just isn't happening in this heat.

help me out anons, black hair/grey flower or grey hair/black flower?

also any ideas to better coord this in general would be appreciated

>>8432914
I like the black hair and grey flower better.
Personally I'd wear it with a chiffon/transparent esque blouse, more delicate tights and shoes, and then let the accessories take most of the attention.
What dress is that anon?

>>8407801
N-none of things match outside the blouse and shoes, anon. Deeefintitely do not use that wig. Since you're going with lavender, how about a plain light one? The one you picked is too neon.

I have no idea why you'd use florals for this. Try finding something vaguely sea/shell themed for whatever goes on top, even if it's like a shell clip. Less is more, I'm thinking.

>>8432624
Middle one is best. If you had a white bag right might be cute too.

>>8432943
>>8407801

omg, just notices the milanoo blouse. You know anon, you made me clutch my pearls. Some lolitas are legit this bad. I thought it was so serious with the tabao looking trash. I've seen a surprus of neon wigs lately and it's softly killing me.

>>8432935
It's Moitie's Ritual Print jsk, pic related. I've been smitten with it for years and I finally got it about a month ago. http://lolibrary.org/apparel/ritual-print-jsk

Thanks! Yeah I think I like black hair/grey flower too. And I totally feel you about chiffon/delicate things, but the OTKs are required this time around (brand tea party). Should I use fewer accessories then? Or just use a chiffon blouse and dainty shoes, and that might be enough to balance it out?

>>8432624
Navy/navy is cute but I don't think the black bag will work with either the white or navy outfits. Maybe a silver star bag and jewellery would break it up a bit more, and would lighten up the white outfit more as well.

>>8432914
Black hair/grey flower, I actually am a sucker for platforms with moitie so keep those but get a grey blouse.
I don't think that choker is going to work with the high collar and the cross pendant is pretty boring and generic, bring in that creepy bird skull theme into the jewellery as a pendant maybe and consider a chiffon blouse with princess sleeves - that way you could also bring the rose motif into bracelets.

I just got this dress and I'm looking for input on the coord I'm planning. For the tights I think I'm leaning towards the more sheer white with gold constellations, and for accessories I have pearl/star rings/necklace/bracelets already.

Thank you!

>>8434423
stupidly forgot to mention that I'd be getting a whiter colour for the blouse, and asking for the findings/chain on the circlet to be gold!

>>8434328
>sucker for platforms and moitie
same bruh. i don't think i'm gonna have time to get a grey chiffon princess-sleeve blouse custom made, but I'll keep it in mind for the future (I want one super badly now that you've mentioned it). The cross pendant i actually have is fancier and more elaborate, it goes really well with the print, but now you got me wanting a skull pendant instead. Too many good options! Thanks for your advice gull.

>>8434423
Definitely agree re: all details being gold, and sheer white/gold tights. Although if you already have that blouse in that color, you could get away with it since the print has that kind of ivory-beige in it, but if not, a truer white would probably be ideal. Does any of your jewelry have the same navy and/or aqua as the headdress? If not you might consider bringing some of that in if possible. This looks like a stunning coord so far though

>>8434499
>>8434499
Thank you! I'm very excited about it!
I do actually have some of the aqua in the other accessories, so I think it'll tie it all together nicely..!

Posted this in the bodyline thread, didn't get any relevant responses (just some anon who said the false nails were actually toenails)
So my friend recently got the kuma pochette in brown
she's not a lolita
she asked me to help coord it
she wanted it to be relatively inexpensive because she spent $75 on the pochette
I decided to go all bodyline
Here are my ideas. Please give concrit, as I don't want to dress my friend like an ita
Also those socks are sold out in that colorway and those are the only acceptable socks I could find on bodyline's site

>>8434710
also here's the kuma pochette in brown if you don't feel like looking it up

I need some help!
I just bought this baby off CC and I have no idea how to get about coordinating it with what I have. I'm primarily a person that wears a lot of darker (blacks) colours, so majority of my 'drobe is black. :\

I'm also in Australia so buying stuff on LaceMarket is a bit tricky (expensive as hell).

Halp? :<

I also need help with finding socks and a cardigan for Loyal Rosette in brown..

>>8435901
Where in Aussie do you live that shortening wardrobe to 'drobe is a thing? Because it honestly makes you sound kinda dumb.

Coord wise, I would hit up Diva/Equip to see if you can find some bows and star clips in that hot pink shade as if you wear entirely black without any pink accents it's going to look weird.
Depending on the temperature, I'd go for a black chiffon blouse, black bolero, black tights/socks with pink stars (easy enough to find on amazon or ebay - this was just the first result on ebay), black shoes and pink hairbow. Black bag will probably be easier - do you have a star bag? Silver star jewellery will pick up the tiny silver accents on the dress, so probably just a simple charm style bracelet and ring.

>>8434710
I'm not quite sure what you're going for in this coord but it looks like you're mixing off-white, beige, pink and brown and not in a very balanced way. Personally I would nix the pink as you've already got beige/brown in the pochette, so go with the beige strawberry dress, off white blouse, straw hat with cream/beige ribbon, plain offwhite socks or tights rather than those weird patterned ones and brown shoes. I wouldn't use those nails for it either, just a plain neutral nail would be fine.

>>8435901
oooh anon what dress is this?

>>8434710

The reason why you're having so much problem is because the bear you bought is ivory and brown, whereas nearly every single thing in Bodyline is white-based, or offwhite based.

This one uses pink and slaps the bear on top. I gotta say, you might still get nitpicked because it doesn't quite all go together.

The bows can be found on Aliexpress. There's a lot of sellers who sell entire lots with free shipping, so you're not spending a bomb.

>>8436791

The beige goes much better, but I can't figure out which Bodyline socks are cream/ivory. Might be better for you if you posted a WTB in the BST for cream/ivory socks.

>>8436797

This is the only beige dress I found, and there are no shoes that match it. Much better if you can somehow find cream/ivory shoes that match the dress, right now it's definitely nitpickable

>>8436804

See, things are so much better if you're okay with ordering from another company that actually has cream/ivory items.

>>8436806

Coats:

The Bodyline one is beige, which means it might look weird when you put the coat on, and then sling the bear on top (because the bear's bows are ivory/cream, not beige). So there's two other coats from Fanplus Friend, you can request custom colour in ivory/cream or brown to match your bear.

Or, if you're ordering from Infant you might as well get the Creamy Cat coat, it's cute and you can pretend the paws are bear paws.

>>8436814

And just because I already slogged through the Bodyline site anyway, here's a cute summer coord from Axes Femme.

>>8436815

Ending with one full burando one, IW's Doll Museum jsk.

>>8436082
it's AP shooting star JSK

http://lolibrary.org/apparel/shooting-star-jsk

>>8436055
Where do you come from that you sound so frustrated? Take a bath; relax, it'll all be okay! :)

How the heck do you wear a blouse with these weird mini sleeves without looking terrible? I have Baby's Love Ring Gift Box and I've never been able to make a decent coord with it. Any help would be great.

>>8437286
Don't wear a blouse. Wear a bolero or cardigan

>>8437500
It doesn't cover enough of the shoulder to not wear a blouse. I will look for cute boleros though, thank you anon.

>>8397739
>does it need a blouse
how new are you
now, finding a blouse with the right neckline might be tricky

>>8437511
If you cover yourself with a bolero, it doesn't need a blouse...

I'm stuck between the headbow and boater hat, I'd also like some general opinions if possible.