/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

How do I order from maidenclothing? I've tried on both my computer and phone and neither works for some reason, I think it's because it wants me to put something in the phonetic spelling section and it won't let me go past step one if I don't put in the right thing but I don't know what to put in! My dream dress is on there for an amazing price and I will die if someone gets it before I do! Please help?

>>9716502
I've always been too lazy to figure it out so I just order with a shopping service. ZenMarket is fairly cheap, for example. Might not be the answer you wanted but hopefully it helps. I hope you get your dream dress!

If I'm starting out using tumblr for jfash, is it better for me to post my existing coords then follow people (so when they get a follow notification they'll click through and see what I've posted so far and maybe reblog it) or follow people and then post coords (so it'll show up on their dash and they'll maybe reblog it)?

>>9716554
Post first, follow second. You don't have to post them all at once, but you may want to if you only have a handful of photos. I wouldn't spare a second glance at an empty blog.

I absolutely love the new Meta Collared Tuck Dress and am thinking of picking it up and a few socks. I've never actually ordered from Meta before somehow, I mostly just buy from IW new. So, two small questions. It doesn't look like it's selling out particularly fast at all, at least in my experience looking at stuff on Meta seems like if it's going to sell out it sells out like the sailor winter dress, so in Meta terms does that mean it'll probably be in stock until next week? I'm hoping to get the Khaki color.

Secondly, on their socks. I've been hoping for a long while to get the plain colored lace topped OTKs from IW, but just never have/they sell out/I honestly don't know or remember why I haven't yet. The Meta ones say they have raschel lace though - are they nicer than ones you'd get on Ebay/Amazon/comparable to IW's? I know raschel gets a bad rep and it can be okay, I'm just hesitant on it. It also seems like they don't have white, just off white, but is their off white actually pretty white or is that just in comparison to the antique white ones?

Sorry for being so anal about just a pair of socks, I just don't want to spend ¥3000 on a plain set of socks if I should just wait for IW ones. But I'm also tired of not having these basic essentials for coords.

>>9716634
I can't tell you much about the popularity of their dresses but if the dress you want is sold out by the time you want to buy it, you can email them and ask about it. Meta restrock quite often and they're very good with this, if the dress is still in stock somewhere they'll help you get it.
As for their socks, the lace is very nice and soft and the frill is quite extreme, even when worn, if you like that. They're the frilliest socks I own, compared to IW's and Baby's lace topped socks. As for the color, the off white is a bit darker than IW's off white, not quite beige but still not a perfect match. It's not very noticeable though, I like Meta's OTKs and this isn't a big deal imo but that's up to you for decide.

>>9716502
In the phonetic section, it tells you to copy and paste フリガナ in both fields

>>9716640
Thanks so much for the answers anon, I really appreciate it! The comparisons to the other brand ones is especially helpful. I think I will pick up the socks, sounds like they're nice enough and you can never have enough leg wear.

I ordered a blouse from baby that was in stock through their cart system about a week ago, now it's marked as out of stock and I still haven't heard anything. I know that the store stock can sometimes get bought but do they just not contact you at all?

I ordered a skirt through the cart system a few days later and it's already been invoiced, paid for and shipped by now. I'm not sure if I should contact them by now since it's exactly a week today. I thought they might be ordering in the stock from a random store but it's been 5 business days so I'm starting to wonder if my order just didn't go through? I got a confirmation and everything but I'm not sure if I should contact them by now.

I probably won't hear back until Monday anyway but I want to know first is it normal for them to just not contact you if they can't get your stock? Should I chase this up or do they back order things? I've ordered from baby lots before but this has never happened to me, the longest I've waited for the invoice was 4 days. Should I just give up and accept that I'm not getting the blouse? Because I can live with that but I don't want to spend my money on something else only to get the invoice the next day.

Where are some good places to get good quality, soft cardigans? Fint and Axes Femme are usually my go-to places, but they haven't released anything recently that I really like.

Everyone says Holy Lantern is so overdone, so why is it still like $300+ secondhand?

Reposting from previous thread, since I'm interested in more answers and opinions (thank you >>9715250 !).

How do I pick correct sizes, when ordering clothes online, especially lolita dresses?
I'm 85 cm bust, 65 cm waist, and 84 cm hips, which would make me pick S or M, but… I'm 175 cm tall, which places me quite far from 160 cm cute petite girls most of these dresses are intended for. My shoulders also are not one of the narrowest, at 39 cm.
I do not own any dress to have a point of reference, so I'm completely lost here.

Anything else I should know considering my size?
Any other tall lolitas that could share some of their wisdom and experience?
If a dress I like is out of stock for my size, should I consider smaller one, bigger one, or is it better to not bother and look for something else?

Also, where can I find pretty shoes, that would match coords, if I have EU 41~42 shoes size? Will I have better luck looking for places that make custom shoes? Taobao suggestions welcome.

>>9716718
Because the demand is high with weebs

>>9716724
http://thelolitaguidebook.tumblr.com/getdressed

Scroll down to the 'tall lolitas' section.

>>9716718
I would say that the ones that sell fast is around 250 usd, 300 is the high end for reasonable pricing. I have it as a watch item so I can track the pricing

>>9716741
This is very useful, and even includes a section on bigger shoes. Thank you so much!

What love live girl would suit a person with a l-long face....

When I Google nanchatte seifuku, all I can see is kogals and middleschoolers. In what way is this a cute wearable everyday style unless you're still at school? Could someone post a picture of what gulls mean when they discuss nanchatte?
And how is any of it related to himekaji?

Sorry for all the questions but I'm very confused and Google is just making it worse.

>>9716718

It's kind of below retail as it is, and very far down from the $600-800 it used to command.

One possible reason is that most girls still think of Holy Lantern as an iconic print the way Sugary Carnival was THE sweet print for a little while. It's the print that caused AP to shut down MTO halfway through because they'd received so many orders, AP USA did a weird 3rd MTO, and no other Halloween print seems to live up to whatever Holy Lantern is. So even if it's overhyped and common, I think a fair chunk of girls are still holding on to it because it's THE Holy Lantern. So the supply side is not as plentiful as it would be if it were any other print, and girls aren't willingly giving up such a print without at least getting a nice chunk of change back.

Another is that the demand isn't quite as low as it should have been. When the 2nd or 3rd MTO rolled out some gulls openly schemed to buy it "for cheap" when the secondhand market becomes oversaturated with it once it goes out. I think this led a handful of gulls who actually do want it to hold off on ordering it. So less Holy Lanterns actually got ordered and sent out, and those girls who wanted it really badly but want it "for cheap" are still left without their Holy Lantern, so now they're still hunting for that print. So the demand isn't as low as you'd think it should be.


Just an fyi, Day Dream Carnival MTO also flooded the market, but the price for that also stuck pretty close to retail even a year or two after the MTO went out. There's just something about some (in)famous prints where some girls always want them and the sellers always want extra money for them, it generally take a while, like a couple of years, for the price to actually move down.

>>9717147
How is it not a cute wearable everyday style? It's not limited to actual schoolgirls, as long as you dress yourself well. It might seem out of place outside of Japan, and/or if you're much older than a high school girl, but so does most other alternative fashion styles. In the west it just looks like a fashionable, "preppy" style, and there's nothing wrong with that.

>>9716682

I'd email them. imo they take their email orders very seriously, it's not a stock check and you can get blacklisted for refusing to follow through an email order after they confirm things. In my case they've written back to say stuff was out of stock, so it's very weird you didn't get an email reply at all. Maybe check if it went to spam or something?

>>9717159

And just to clarify, yes, they do sometimes take longer because if they cannot find it in stock at their physical shop they will search for it in all branches of their other shops. iirc IW also sometimes does this. That's why if you do an email order with either brands it can sometimes take a while for them to respond back to you while they try and figure out if any of the branches have the items you want (and it's also the reason you get blacklisted if you make them go through the trouble of doing that and then decide to cancel the order, iirc).

They do say to email them if you don't hear from them after 10 days, though, so if it's been that long, definitely follow up.

Where can I get good long socks? Everything I've found is either just barely above the knee, make of flimsy thin material, or made for very skinny girls. I'm looking for something that reaches almost to the ass of a 180 cm / 5'11" girl, is warm enough to wear outdoors in the North Europe winter, and fits what I guess are average sized legs.

Where should I look?

>>9717214
Sock Dreams, their solids are pretty nice and they have some extra long socks that may suit your needs.

>>9717214
I hope you have access to this store, but American Apparel makes the best thigh high socks. I have bigger thighs and I'm 5"8 and they fit perfectly and are super warm. You could totally get them up your bum cause they have good stretch. They're a bit pricy, cost me $25 Canadian, but worth it if u can get ur hands on them.

>buy some stuff from a US-based shop (I'm in Europe) while multi-tasking
>select USPS First Class international package by mistake
>don't realize until it's already shipped
>rip, guess I have no tracking
>notice customs number in the receipt
>according to Google, apparently some people can still track their packages with it
>enter my customs number on the USPS tracking page
>"Status not found"
>rip in pieces
If it doesn't update with any information, could I still just wait for a month, contact my post office to ask if they have it, and try to use the customs number to help them identify the package?

>>9717159
>>9717161
Thanks, I decided to email them yesterday but probably won't hear until tomorrow. I do still want the blouse but I only want one so I didn't do a mail order yet, because I didn't want to end up with 2 or get blacklisted.

I ordered it through the cart system so not sure why they didn't get back to me but hopefully they'll be able to find one somewhere. I'm definitely willing to pay, I've ordered from them many times before and I've had money set aside for when the blouse got restocked so I won't be cancelling. If they blacklisted me I'd be devastated since I buy so much stuff from them lol hopefully they know I'm good for my money.

I bought a skirt 2 days later and got invoiced the next day so I don't think it would've went to spam. Maybe it's because I ordered on a Saturday and the blouse went out of stock on Sunday my order got lost? It's still on my account record so idk. Hopefully they can let me know if they find one somewhere or if I should just give up.

>>9717216
Seconding Sock Dreams. I've bought the Super Stripes thigh high socks from them and they are long, warm, comfortable, and well made. The elastic is not very tight on them, but if it's an issue, sock glue or garters would work. Planning to buy more from them as soon as I free up some more cash.

>>9716502
I ordered from them using the english step by step, but when i got the payment email and input my card info it said it couldnt be processed? I really dont want to have to use a shopping service since they give the ability to buy overseas, but is it because i dont have a china/japan based bank or?

>>9717311
It depends on where you are from I think. In my country, the people from the post office slap their tracking number on it the moment it Gets here, which sometimes stops the original tracking. I think it's worth a try!

>>9717214
I'm gonna second/third/whatever sock dreams, they have a huge variety. Granted I'm only 5'5" but their long cuffable scrunchable socks literally go up to my ass and that's with 22" of stretch in the thigh. Simply marvelous. And a lot of their popular socks come in longer versions.

The closest if you don't wanna go with Socks Dreams would be >>9717222 but I don't like AA as much because they're more expensive and I couldn't actually find socks from there that were cotton.

>>9717147
Have you checked our nanchatte threads from the archive? There's lots of examples.

The idea of nanchatte is to simulate a school uniform, so basically, pleated skirts, collared blouses, neckties, baggy cardigans list goes on. You can take it whatever direction you like: you can go full on kogal with scrunchy socks and a tiny skirt and crazy hair and make, you can go and wear comfy walking shoes and a half undone tie and look like a tomboy and you can wear stockings and a nice vest and blazer and look preppy. Blazers and cardigans over blouses are way easier to pull off in the west than full on sailor collared sets, but I've gotten very positive reactions when wearing an actual seifuku from the general public.

It's pretty much unrelated to himekaji. Gyaru and nanchatte have some overlap in kogal, and himekaji (hime-casual) is a girly style taking influences from roma gyaru and hime gyaru.

Also, here is an article that explains nanchatte: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/01/national/fake-school-uniforms-let-some-turn-back-the-clock/#.WiyqDjdry01

What tags do you use for girly style?

>>9717216
>>9717378
>>9717582
Sock Dreams looks good guys, thanks. Their images are a bit weird like they're squeezed together vertically, but I guess that's just some sort of error.

>>9717222
Look really nice, but hard to find any that ship here. There were some yellow ones on ebay for $36.

What is the easiest way to keep up with (brand) releases? I don't like the Lolita Updates FB page because it is 95% taobao stuff (the #japanesebrand tag isn't very helpful either since it shows the posts out of order)

>>9718131
following their official twitter accounts

>>9718131
follow their official twitter accounts, they might also post about re-stocking and sales

>>9718131
Block all the users that only post taobao dresses, then they won't show up in the group feed for you. Otherwise follow twitter, instagram and shop blogs of the brands you like. You could also just check their websites daily but that's a pain if you're looking at every brand.

Calling all NYC lolitas!

I just found a stamp card in one of my bags from my last trip to the BTSSB store in NYC. What kind of discount do they offer for filling out the entire card?

Are vegetables lolita?

Making Zuko and Mai's beach outfits, but I've never made swimwear before. I bought 'bulky' wool nylon thread today but I'm still unsure of what fabric to use.

What fabric suits the following?
-Won't deteriorate or lose color in lake or chlorinated water.
-Burgundy or dyeable
-Matte, textured material. Preferably thicker or heavier. Not shiny.
-Not see-through when wet.
-Reflects the status/wealth of the characters.

Other swimwear tips are welcome and appreciated.

Is closet of frills a website? An app? Whenever i google it i just find links to cgl threads or butthurt blogging about why someone doesnt post to there anymore. I feel like an idiot because i cant actually find the damn thing

>>9718706
It's a facebook group

I have tried many times to curl my wigs and I fail every time. Here are the curlers I use and I always have them on the highest settings. What am i doing wrong?

>>9718742
Is this a fucking troll post

>>9718745
no. I use those curlers on my hair and they work just fine.

>>9718742
>>9718758
Hair and wigs are not the same. Wig fibers are plastic, so you need to treat them as such. When you use heat to style a wig, you need to give the wig a chance to cool to set the style. I've never had luck with a curling iron and wigs, I always use roll curlers and a hair dryer. Apply curlers, hit with hair dryer, and allow wig to cool in rollers to set the curls.

How difficult is it to get wrinkles out of cotton? I've been storing this dress after washing it for about a year...

How difficult is it to get wrinkles out of cotton? I've been storing a lolita dress, Vanilla-chan, after washing it for about a year and I'm dreading steaming it...

>>9718742

How did you not melt your wigs wtf.

>>9718742
My friend, your wigs are synthetic, your hair is not, you may know what happens when you apply high temperature to lest say, idk a plastic bag, it will most likely melt.
If you want to use heat, I recommend this tutorial right here: http://www.amphigory.com/wig_how_to_curl.html
But, if you want to a safer option, use hot water and curlers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8gNr3g04nE

How are this type of hair accessories called? English is not my first language, but I do remember it was something like berret.

>>9718813
Barrette.

Is it okay to wear black shoes with a dark brown dress?

>>9718822
If you're going to mix black and brown, there should be a VERY noticeable difference between the two, otherwise it will just look like you got dressed in the dark.

How do I order from Lief? Do I need a shopping service?

dumb question incoming: how do you get in dresses that have a zipper in the back when you're alone? I have a boyfriend but we don't live together so I don't have anyone around to help me all the time

>>9719536
Arm yoga

>>9719536
you could maybe tie a string to it and pull the string?

>>9719540
ayrt, I was thinking about that! I might buy some ribbon in different colors to match my dresses

>>9719536
Get healthier or buy better dresses

>>9719536
My method is to reach my arm behind my back normally and pull the zipper up as far as I can get it, then reach over my shoulder to pull it up the rest of the way.

>>9718270
Yes. If your coord has no vegetables in it, you're an ita. Hope this helps :)

I want to order something from Yesasia as a last resort but I've never used them. I've heard both good and bad things about their standard shipping, does anyone here have a weigh in on ordering from there?

Looking for couple cosplay suggestions as I'm a stickler for accuracy and interested in some new ideas!

Me: 5'5, busty + a decent amount of ass but otherwise thin, fairly pale, caucasian but often mistaken as part asian for some reason, somewhat of a babyface (I'm 18)

him: 6'0, skinny, 1/2 Japanese, masculine facial structure, medium/light skin tone.

Any ideas welcome. Thanks!

Really dumb question but is there a place I can buy size 9 lolita shoes with decent quality? Preferably somewhere that doesn't require a shopping service, unless someone knows the cheapest one to use?

>>9720244
>often mistaken as part asian for some reason
lol all weeby white girls with blunt bangs say this shit. doubtful

>>9717134
> long face
how long? The longer face ones would probably be Eli and Umi for muse, and Mari and Riko for aquours.

>>9717816
Otome, jfash, asian fashion, kawaii

>>9718787
It shouldn't be too hard, but it also depends on the blend of fabrics (such as polyester, spandex, etc). It should say on the care tag how to wash and handle the dress.

>>9720811
Check out aliexpress and taobao. Many lolita shoe stores on those platforms offer custom sizing if you don't fit into the available options. (Taobao requires an SS but Ali doesn't). CottonCandyShop also has large shoe sizes, but I don't know the quality personally. Lovelylor did some videos about their stuff.

>>9720811
What style are we talking about? Sweet can be a challenge but there are plenty of high quality options for classic and gothic from non-lolita brands.

I just bought one of these from auctions, but remembered that I have a fucking big head.
Am I fucked?
How comfortable are they? Will they snap if I put a bit of pressure on it?

>>9721284
When I first got one I was a bit scared too because I had to bend it to put it on but it didn't snap. Just be careful

Where do I get these?

They were everywhere a few years ago but now I can't find a seller anywhere. Any of the pastel colors preferably.
(I know everyone hates them but my 12 yo cousin really wants them)

What's the best place to buy cosplay shoes from? I'm specifically looking for hot pink boots for Chibiusa.

I had two pairs of shoes for her before for a coslay group, both of them were painted pink (one was originally white pleather and the other was real leather) and both looked like shit and the paint was splotchy and/or cracked, but that's how the group "leader" wanted to do it. I want an actual pair of pink boots for her though. They don't even have to be specific for her, any bright pink boots will do and I can alter them accordingly.

I've been checking the taobao list and can't seem to find any stores with a lot of shoes. I've found a couple on Aliexpress but I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has any recommendations first.

>>9717404
This is late but your card might just not be formatted to buy in Japan/China. The first time I ordered using Buyee, my card was declined, and I had to go down to my bank and have them "whitelist" purchases from China. They were blocked by default for "security reasons", or so the bank person told me. Perhaps that's what happened with yours?

>>9717404
sometimes also, with things like gift cards/prepaid credit cards, you can't use them outside of your country, for whatever fraud reasons. it sucks.

What does Switching mean in loli vocab? I see it all the time on lacemarket but I have no clue what it actually means.

>>9721700
It just means that something has multiple ways of being worn. For example, this blouse, Angelic Pretty's Melty Royal Switching Necktie Blouse, is called "switching" because the tie is detachable.

So basically the item has detachable parts.

>>9721682
Honestly you'd be better off making boot covers.

>>9721796
Do boot covers ever look good though? I feel like every time I've seen them, I've hated the way they look. But maybe I've only seen bad ones

>>9721796
>>9721798
wow just kidding, I looked up some tutorials and yeah, I must have only been seeing shittily-made ones. I think it's because I only ever saw the ones that "cosplay senpai" ( slash group leader ) made and they were awful. I think I'll just go with covers, then. Thank you!

>>9721700
Switching means that the fabric "switches" from the bodice to the skirt. It can be a very small part on the bodice, as shown in pic related AP Holy Theater Switching JSK. It's often used to refer to border prints, because the fabric "switches" at the bottom. And also can refer to bibbed jsk/OPs, where that fabric is different than the rest.

>>9721817
That's not what it means though. It means that a garment has detachable parts, like >>9721792 said
Your explanation doesn't work for tons of garments with "switching" in the name, like if you search on lolibrary.

How do you tightline/add eyeliner on your waterline? I get really scared and shakey and blink a lot when I put things so close to my eyes. I can't even put contact lenses on.

>>9718815
Thanks

>>9721898
I have an AP dress that has switching in the name, but doesn't have detachable parts tho? Not even a detachable waistbow or anything. I think the other anon is right, it has something to do with the design. Not detachable parts.

Any recommendations for a place that does custom kigurumi commissions?

What is lolcow?

>>9722084
A forum pretty similar in function to 4chins but seems to be primarily focused on mostly efamous (or e-infamous) people and gossip/shit talking them. I don't frequent it so maybe I'm just talking out of my ass but basically imagine this board without the no singling out rule.

>>9721971
What exactly is your explanation for the blouse that the other anon posted, then? Or any of the AP switching cutsews, where a bow comes off, but the fabric is the same throughout?

I mean, maybe "switching" means multiple things, but having detachable parts is definitely one of them.

>>9722272
Idk, I’m not that anon but I’ve always thought it was switching fabrics. Often, the AP cutsews have one color or fabric in one part than switch to the other. The detachable parts are incidental (i mean, half of all lolita items have detachable parts lets be real)

when there's a link on an item on lacemarket saying 'make me an offer', that definitely means they've chosen to accept offers on an item, right? i feel like a dumbass but I don't wanna be rude

>>9722277
it's definitely not coincidental. gonna post some examples where it literally could not mean anything other than detachable parts.

"Tied Ribbon Switching Cutsew" from AP - the stock photos show that the chest bow is removable.

>>9722317
Yes, that means the seller chose to allow offers.

>>9722277
"Round Switching Pearl Button Blouse" - again, the stock photos show the chest bow being removable

>>9722345
and it's not just AP. here's putumayo's "Switching Stand Up Collar Blouse". as you can see, the fabric is the same throughout, but the bow is removable.

>>9722347
BABY also follows this. "L'Oiseau Bleu Print Waist Switching JSK". Key words are "waist switching"; stock photos show the waist bow is detachable.

>>9722351
The only brand that seems to break this rule is Leur Getter. This is their "Royal Cat Print High Waist Switching JSK". Unless the top bows on this are removable, I assume they mean that this is a border print. However I'm still convinced that most brands use "switching" to mean detachable parts.

>>9722343
The yoke fabric and the bodice fabric are different. See pic related.
>>9722351
This is a border print, which "switches".
>>9722347
The fabric in the bow is different from the fabric in the blouse, hence it "switches".
>>9722345
This, I believe is a case of switching just referring to a bib.

>>9722886
Continuing with more evidence to support my argument. Here's IW Yoke Switching Blouse, currently in the webshop. The description translates to
>~ Elegant blouse with a bustier style switch ~
>The ribbon of the switching part also gives an elegant impression
Specifically, the "ribbon of the switching part". Yes the ribbon detaches, but it's "of" the switching part, ie, the opaque part of the bodice. http://innocent-w.jp/fs/innocentworld/top/163103

>>9722888
Also consider items that have "switching" in the name and don't have any removable items. Pic related is AP Scallop Switching Pom Pom Cardigan. There's nothing on this to detach, but there's clearly a switch between the solid fabric and the polka dot fabric. I rest my case.

Any recommendations for seamstresses? I want to have a custom jacket/blazer made but I don't know the first place to start looking online for one and finding a seamstress locally is not an option.

What;s a good place to get off brand tops for gothic styles?

Also what does NWOT mean? I see it on lacemarkert sometimes but have no clue what it means.

>>9722971
I don't buy off brand so I wouldn't know, but
>NWOT
means New Without Tags

What are renaissance faires like? Like what percentage of it is historically accurate stuff and what percentage is medieval fantasy stuff? Like how weird would it be if I just rolled up in a centaur costume or something?

>>9717158
No you look like an adult with a school girl fetish.

>>9722996
Not everything is a fetish anon-kun, people can wear blazers, cardigans and pleated skirts simply because they think it's cute. And it is.

This might top as the most stupid question of the day but, what petticoat would look best under bodyline's cinderella bunny?

>>9723070
Cupcake. I can't tell how much poof it can hold but that's definitely the shape you're going for.

My thighs are really huge but my calves are relatively normal, I want to wear thigh highs but I know they are just going to slip down every few minutes. Is there a set of garters that I can wear without them showing or if I use garters am I fucked? I'd rather them not show at all if possible.

>>9723109
What style do you wear? If we're talking about lolita your thighs shouldn't be showing anyway so you'll be fine. Sock Dreams have an industrial garter belt that's kind of ugly but very practical and comfortable, it's great for keeping stubborn socks up.
If you wear other styles or otherwise still worried about flashing your garters, try using sock glue instead.

>>9722981
It would be super weird if you did that

>>9722973
until now I always thought it means never worn or tried

>>9722996
mte

>>9722997
you can wear all those things withotu copying a 14 year old japanese girl

>>9722997
Seperate yes, not together.

>>9723136
What if I told you your opinion doesn't matter?

>>9723122
I'm really sorry I did forget to mention, I am into Lolita. I'm 5'2 so I'm about the right height for Lolita in general. Thank you for the advice, I really appreciate it!

What the fuck is the technical term for the metal piece that holds the tag onto the collar? I've tried looking up every rivet or fastener name I can think of, and only stud rivets come close- but they don't have the hole for the ring.

>>9723221
In that case the vast majority of dresses will cover you down to your knees and past your knees just fine, unless you're a fan of salopettes, so you can wear a garter belt without worry. Also, I suggest wearing bloomers for extra coverage, if you want to be safe.

How's LolitaWardrobe? Is it worth buying from?

>>9723307
O or D ring ball post,
https://www.etsy.com/listing/278383398/6mm-post-d-ring-np-rivet-10-pack

Can people tell when you watch their item on lacemarket?

>>9723406
They don't see you specifically watch it but they can see the number of watchers.

>>9723407
Ah ok, thank you.

>>9722981
It really depends on the faire. I’ve been to ones that try to be as accurate as possible and stick to a specific time period, but also ones that dgaf or even encourage fantasy stuff, including one where there literally was someone in a centaur costume who was super well received.

How many calories does pee have in it?

>>9721932
gently pull your eyelid away from your eye.

>>9716450
I need help nudging my gf to try new looks. She's made it clear to me she's not totally happy with her typical coords, but as a tomboy I've found she needs encouragement so I help her shop. In the past I've definitely leaned on some of the general stuff I've read on cgl.

In general I've found she seems to like:
- punk-gothy looks
- some goth-lolita stuff (she really liked an anime that seemed to feature those styles)
- anything involving corsets and chokers.
- tomboy/grunge looks

She's actually bought some fairly expensive corsets but rarely wears them, usually only when I encourage her and give coord suggestions. So I'm looking for advice or resources about the more basic stuff. I can tell she's frustrated in the sense that some pretty expensive central pieces are building up but she is having trouble making it work with her other clothes.


thanks

>>9723579
What is your exact question man, do you need us to give her a course?

>>9723584
I was more hoping for some solid links that might serve as good inspiration. Or brand recommendations, though I don't think she's burando-level yet.

For instance, she has a very high quality brown leather half corset that she loves, and I've been thinking of what I can suggest to her to wear with it.

>>9723579
Show her pictures of how others are wearing their corsets IF they are nice-looking corsets

>>9723588
>I don't think she's burando-level yet
off-barnd is much more difficult than brand. >>9723591 is abilletage btw.

>>9723591
do you follow certain tumblrs/sites when it comes to less complex corset coords like this? This is a style she might like, definitely kind of what she likes color wise.

>>9723595
could you explain what you mean further?


we also live somewhere cold.

>>9723612
I mean it's easier to look good in clothes that are made well from nice fabrics. Most Japanese brands post outfits on their social media so just look for Abilletage's twitter or instagram for inspiration. Maybe you could also look at Kera shop, Atelier Pierrot online shop and lolibrary to find other brands she might like, then look at the outfits those brands post on twitter.

>>9723612
I just remembered Kerastyle did a photoshoot with a brown corset too http://kerastyle.jp/fashion/12439
They post a lot of different harajuku styles and where to buy it

>>9723623
what are the shorts they are wearing in both coords called?

Does anyone know the average waist size of Ank Rouge skirts? I'm ~70 cm and want to know if a cheap skirt secondhand would fit.

Don’t browse here usually just interested in /cgl/ culture

How often do you reuse cosplay/outfits/costumes?

What do you do with them when you don’t want to wear them anymore?

>>9723641
Damn you really make no effort yourself, she mentions the brand several times
http://shop.abilletage.com/?mode=cate&cbid=332477&csid=0

>>9723641

>>9723866
sorry, I saw the brand I just wasn't sure if there was a general name for that kind of thing.

is there a general name for styles like pic related?

>>9723903
No

When do MILK and MILKBOY have a sale?

>>9723728
You're sort of fat, probably not.

>>9723773
Not a cosplayer or a costumer so I can't speak for those; but I rewear my outfits all the time. They're clothes and meant to be worn and I don't care that much about putting together super special outfits every single day. As long as I'm dressed well and look cute, that's all I care about, and whatever I don't want to wear anymore I sell on the secondhand market.

>>9724082
why would you try to make such an innocent thread into a weight wank fest?

Stupid question time, where can I find that vest she has under her blazer? Also a blazer that is that style, since I can only find boyfriend one buttons in that color.
Thanks! <3

Anyone know any good stores that specialise in circle/full skirts. Or know if there are any other names for these style of skirts?

I've been searching for one for ages thats made of good quality material and doesn't have some stupid "vintage" pattern on it

>>9724193
flared midi skirt?

>>9724193
https://www.stefaniamode.com/en/pleated-skirt-132643.html
https://www.stefaniamode.com/en/woman/clothing/skirts/midi-skirt-381002.html
http://www.tedbaker.com/au/Womens/Clothing/Skirts/QUINIA-Burn-out-floral-A-line-skirt-Pale-Blue/p/135328-PL-BLUE

>>9724193
These are easy as fuck to make and likely easy to ask/commission someone good at sewing to make for you if you give them material that's up to your standards.

>>9724232
>>9724260
>>9724379

Thank you!! I did actually try making one once and it turns out I'm terrible at sewing. It was a hot mess, but probably worth asking someone else to make one.

Any good wig suggestions for a Kite cosplay?

>>9724097
Where are all the posts that would make this a weight wank fest? Oh right, there are none. It was a simple and honest response albeit a bit rude but we're on /cgl/ so it's not like that's anything new. Calm down.

>>9725420
Nobody responded to you becase we know it was bait

>>9725423
>that was me
>nobody responded
You made two assumptions and both are wrong, one outrightly so because there's quite obviously a response.

I've seen this photo since forever on the Internet. But does anybody know which brand or who made the dress?
Google isn't really helping

>>9725475
It looks like something Alice Auaa or Na+H would make. Maybe try a combined image and keyword search in Google?

Is axes femme Lolita? I started off with BTSSB, but then bought mostly axes femme because I like it better. Am I still a Lolita, or no? If not, what style am I wearing?

>>9725485
Some pieces can be used in lolita but you should hold off trying to coord them until you can identify which ones are and aren't for yourself.

>>9725483
I tried. But no matter what I fill in, I only get fucking pintrest links (with, of course, no helpfull descriptions).

>>9725485
You're just wearing girly clothes

>>9725510
Put your search term in and then add -pinterest to filter out Pinterest results.

Don't know where else to ask this.

Has anyone else noticed that on fril and mercari sometimes things sell for much more than what it's worth? Like, a jumper is on sale in Milk's webshop for 8000 yen and meanwhile it's selling for 13000 yen on fril.

>>9725475
>Thank you for seeing Na + H Nagoya store's blog.

>We were able to prepare the image of Pannier wearing images of Nagoya Limited Set which we introduced last time! Put the pannier in and let me out the volume, to a completely different atmosphere. Since this ponier has a ruffled piece of gauze on the hem, it is recommended that you take up the frills of Pannier with a hanging belt shortly so as to make it look like a picture. Gauze One Piece Nagoya Limited Set ¥ 33,600 (tax included) Reservations are available at the store right now.

>>9727106
sage for double post, its from june of 2012. Hope this helps, anon.

what would be a good book or resource to teach me how costume design works? i know at least one stage designy person hangs around here.

>>9716450
Im going to my first convention this spring with my college anime club, what is some useful information/tips that I should know?

>>9723393
I appreciate you anon. Enjoy some high quality Sakizo in repayment.

Are Gothic Lolita Wigs or Rock Wigs worth the price?

>>9727963
No.

What's a good place to get lolita wigs or big heads? I'm a starter and frankly don't care enough about doing my hair up every time I want to dress nicely.

>>9727966
*for big heads

>>9727973
Arda is good for big heads if you're willing to style it nicely
Dreamholic is good for fairly big heads as well, it covers my head and my 2ft+ hair braided

Has any gulls out there ever dealt with the dyes running on their dresses after washing? If so, were you able to fix it with something like long soaking in color safe oxygen bleach? I'm getting a secondhand+ dress that I really want to save but goddamn did someone fuck up bad...

What's the appeal of sweet lolita, especially OTT sweet?

>>9728409
It's cute, and OTT sweet is doubly, triply cute. It's femininity on steroids, it's ridiculous, and it's fun. I don't wear sweet myself but I do appreciate it.

Is there any fashion style specific to this type of clothing? I'm dying for a jacket like this, but I can't seem to find...

>>9728471
Search for holographic clothing items. Uchuu kei incorporates a lot of that.

>>9728471
She got it from dollskill but didn’t say which brand.

>>9723563
Veeeeery gently, better to use a tool like a make up sponge to minimize the damage on your skin.

So a lot of Japanese models release their own photobooks and styling books. But I never see any from alternative/goth/lolita models? Am I just not looking in the right place? I only know Misako's book but that's for beginners and I'm not that into basic sweet lolita. I'd like to see more unique styles or goth.

>>9728540
I don't know about goth but if you like classic lolita, Midori Fukasawa has two style books released called Doll Classica and Doll Siesta, and there's also this one: https://twitter.com/moto_takayama/status/902893757183410182 Which is nearly sold out apparently.

Anyone have a guide or advice for pressing/ironing a pleated skirt?

Anyone know where I can find a necktie like this that goes all the way down to the waist? Normal ties taper too much if they even reach that far.

I don't want to post this int he general because I'm sure it's a stupid question, but... What happened to Lolibrary that made it lose its wishlists and comments? Was there a previous version that was better? Does Hellolace relate in any way to this?

Kinda related to the first maidenclothing anon, but how do you imput addresses onto your order? I can't figure it out, mainly the country, postal code, and address part. The English guide just confuses me.

>>9728787
they needed a new website and they've been working on that for 2 years

What was the name of the app where you could play crane games over in Japan? I deleted it cause there wasn't anything I was interested in at the time but now I can't find it.

>>9729060
toreba?

Im searching for platforms similar pic related! I've looked at Demonia, Yosuke USA(the ones I wanted are sold out in my size) and found some by Meta secondhand (not in my size) I've seen some on taobao, but I want to make sure I get good quality platforms and I'd like to hear other recommendations, I wear a 24.5 if that helps, thanks gulls

>>9729078
Antaina should definitely have some.

>>9724105
It looks like a sweater vest. Just check amazon or ebay for one. Ditto the blazer.

Also, you should choose Monika.

>>9728883
Take a screenshot of what you have so far?
The first line of the address should have all the prefecture and district stuff.
The second line is just for the building (if applicable) and block number.
>>9729078
I got a pair of Demonias for cheap in a slightly bigger size. The bottom has no padding, so make sure to wear socks and/or add your own insoles. They are comfortable enough to stand in though.

>>9729117
Thank you!
>>9729299
Any styles you'd recommend? I was thinking about charade-05 or torment-600 , I wasn't sure how comfortable they'd be though. It's nice to know they're good for standing

>>9729315
I think I got these. I just searched on ebay for "demonia mary janes" and waited for a cheap deal since it was only for one (not even really lolita) outfit.

>>9728474
>>9728503
Thank you both!

Can anyone find which ETC dress this is? I can't see it very well but does it have a big cross on it? https://item.fril.jp/5fae94080c0912073fe8ad6905543566

Why do men and women's shoes use different sizing grades when they're just shifted a few units from each other?

>>9729299
This is what I was filling in, but I'm not sure if I did it right. Most likely not.

>>9730479
Under the country drop down, you can try selecting アメリカ合衆国 (it's towards the beginning). It seems like they are aware that some people can't read Japanese, so I think as long as you have the zipcode and the full address, it should be fine.

>>9729696
partially because the usual smallest size in men's shoes and the smallest size in women's shoes aren't the same, and partially for marketing/vanity sizing. there are also some typical structure differences between the two, such as men's shoes tending to be wider.

Is there a name for the whole victorian maid style / culture? Ive started to get realy in to the outfits but have no idea where to start or if / where i would find a community for that sort of thing. All i can find is maid cafes and the like...

>>9730967
I don't think there's a community for it, though I might be wrong. As for the clothes, I've heard that Milky Ange's stuff is really good.

Looking for some suggestions, I'm a complete beginner going in little less than a month.

I was initially thinking of Stein from Soul Eater, seemed like a good beginner challenge, but, I would prefer a character that can show off my physique better.

Are there any characters that really show off their upper body? Someone that can really pull off poses.
I was thinking someone from JoJo but not sure on how difficult that might be.

>>9731428
>>9731428
Jojo's can be pretty difficult but Joseph and Jonathan have outfits that are essentially tank tops, jeans, andboots.

>>9731525
Thank you, I love the look, simple yet sexy as fuck

How do I dye lace?

I bought an underskirt with lace trimming at the bottom and it's too bright against the dress I bought it for - I need it just a few shades darker.

Already tried the tea method, maybe I didn't leave it in long enough?

>>9730973
>>9730967
Milky Ange makes clothes for actual maid cafes

What are some good places to buy fabric from online for solid color lolita dresses? People usually tell me Joanns but they've ripped art canvas I ordered last year so not sure if I want to try ordering fabric from them. Fabric.com but it seems like a scam for half the people who order?

>>9731552
Depends on what it's made of, and try coffee, it's darker than tea. Or try you know, fabric dye.

How is souffle song's quality? I've heard some conflicting things about them. Is it worth buying from them or should I spend my money elsewhere?

Related they seem to have some sort of sale going on for the Spectre Prelude jumper skirt starting on Christmas but the links aren't up on their website should I expect them to update soon or are they bad about that?

>>9731947
i had one of their printed jsk in 2015 and the fabric liked to snag on anything and everything, with highly visible white thread wherever it snagged. The bows were poorly constructed and fell right apart as well. Take that as you will; but i have not and would not buy from them again.

>>9731947
I have a couple of their things from a lucky pack from a while ago and I think it depends on which dress/series you buy. They are about standard for a Taobao dress seller. Not hideous, but not brand either. The velvet dress I have is fab but the polyester one is meh.

When ordering from angelic pretty internationally, we can't order the 'In Stock Now' right? Because it is cash on delivery.

>>9732990
What do you mean "in stock now?"
On the product page, if the button for the colorway you want is pink, you can buy it. If it's the grey button (お取り寄せする)or says sold out, then no, you can't buy it direct.

Is there a way to let hooded droopy eyes look good in Cosplay? I always look sad or stoned and you can barely see my eye makeup.

>>9733121
Open your eyes nigga. Use eyedrops or something if your eyes feel fatigued or heavy. Use more concealer on your lower eyelids.

What the heck is this hairstyle called and how do i get my hair this way?

My sewing machine keeps skipping stitches, and I'm at my wits end trying to figure out why. It only started doing this recently.

I've played around with the tension quite a bit, so it isn't that. The needle isn't the problem, as I replaced it with a new one and the problem persists. I inserted the needle properly, with the flat end towards the back.

The fabric that I'm sewing is not sticky, either, and I'm using a basic universal needle for simple wovens (bedsheets)

What am I doing wrong?

>>9733255
looks like backcombed hairsprayed 1980s hair.
if it's for a cosplay just buy a wig.

I am new to Lacemarket and have a question. What's the typical range of time to receive message and/or invoice from a seller? I won an item of the weekend and haven't heard from the seller yet. I know it's the holiday season and maybe they're traveling, but I'm also kind of paranoid because this is only my second purchase and I don't yet have feedback so I'm worried the seller is waiting for me to contact them first.

Should I just hang tight and not sperg out about whether or not I'm supposed to initiate communication with the seller?

>>9733430
Definitely wait a bit, delays are expected in this time of the year. I say wait about ten days before you shoot them a message, and when you do message them make sure to just politely "remind" the seller that you're waiting for an invoice. If they're away, they'll either respond and tell you so or simply not read your message; either way, try to be patient.

>>9733447
Thank you!

>>9733430
I always message a seller right away after I purchase/win something, just out of courtesy and so they know I'm serious and not a flake. Nothing wrong in doing so, just a friendly "hello, I just won/purchased -listing here- and wanted to let you know I can pay when invoiced, thanks!'

What are some shops where I can buy Hysteric Glamour secondhand? Not looking for stuff like yahoo/fril/mercari.

>>9733460
This is exactly how I do it too and it's always worked out.

Do lolita brands give higher discounts after december 31st or will all of the stuff that's on sale now be in lucky bags?

Where can I find loliable super basic cardigans? I'm specifically on the hunt for navy and wine but all colors are helpful.

>>9722971
>>9723134
Googling it quickly yields
>Used mainly on eBay when auctioning off clothes or shoes, the acronym NWT means New With Tags, and NWOT is similar but stands for New Without Tags.

>>9729696
It's a thing only in US & Canada, and Aus/NZ sizing.
EU (Paris points), Japanese (cm), and Korean (mm) sizes are unisex. UK uses different sizes for children and adults, but both are unisex.
Chinese sellers follow the Asian metric system, but usually show the size in (skewed) EU system, as the difference between sizes is 5 mm, instead of EU's Paris points (2/3 cm ≈ 6.7 mm). For this reason it's better to check the description and follow the guidelines for measuring your feet.
E.g. in pic related Chinese 33, the closest is EU35 (21.3 cm), and Chinese 44, the EU44 (27.3 cm). The sizes overlap at 42, where both sizes are for foot 26 cm long.

What fashion is this
Where can I find more

>>9735795
Isn't that just soft lolita

>>9735828
It isn't because soft lolita is a term from Misako's book that nobody cared about and literally nobody uses, not even Misako. She just calls it casual lolita now.

What are some good youtube tutorials on how to mend clothes? Don't have a sewing machine.

yo how you get volume OUT of a wig

this wig i ordered off amazon is pretty decent quality for the price but goddamn is it comically poofy

>>9736132
Steam it

>>9728409
For sweet in particular, it's bright, cute and colorful and never tries blend in. I like sweet because if you look at any clothing store, clothes are very drab all-around. You need to look at the general public as well, such as in generic pictures of people in a mall or walking through a city to understand how limited people like their palettes, picture related.

I've been wearing gothic lolita almost-daily for a while now but I'm getting a little sick of having to dress up every day so I want to get into some more casual jfashion. Does anyone have recommendations for brands like Listen Flavor that are cutesy and casual but also with a bit of a gothic aesthetic?

>>9736454
>wear normie clothes with lolita accessories
>look for cutsew dresses from Atelier Pierrot, AatP, MR, Chantilly, Miho Matsuda etc.
>check out Funky Fruit, Drug Honey, WRouge, Sincerely, Abilletage, Monomania and Ambivalent/Glimmdoll
>Glad News, Maison Gilfy, Rasvoa and Ahcahcum.Muchacha are a different style but it's casual and I like it
>Peace Now and Ghost of Harlem secondhand
>look at the pullover, pants, tshirt and jersey category of Kerashop
>look at jabberwocky.tokyo and other jmagazine to find new brands and styles
But some brands like Listen Flavor make you look more like an emo teenage weeb than a goth lolita on a casual day

>>9736454
>wear normie clothes with lolita accessories
>look for cutsew dresses from Atelier Pierrot, AatP, MR, Chantilly, Miho Matsuda etc.
>check out Funky Fruit, Drug Honey, WRouge, Sincerely, Abilletage, Monomania and Ambivalent/Glimmdoll
>Glad News, Maison Gilfy, Rasvoa and Ahcahcum.Muchacha are a different style but it's casual and I like it
>Peace Now and Ghost of Harlem secondhand
>look at the pullover, pants, tshirt and jersey category of Kerashop
>look at jabberwocky.tokyo and other jmagazine to find new brands and styles
But some brands like Listen Flavor make you look more like an emo teenage weeb than a goth lolita on a casual day

>>9736404
that sounds like a quick way to fuckin melt a wig

are you SURE

does normie japanese fashion (e.g. styles you see from bands like bubbles tokyo, wego, etc.) come under what cgl considers to be j-fash?

How do you tie ribbons like this? It has one normal ribbon and then the other is split into three at the end .

>>9736559
Not at all. We’re more like a “harajuku” fashion board than just “if it’s made in Japan and clothing we care” board.

Where is a good place to purchase clip-in bangs?

>>9736622
Thanks for clearing that up anon :)

>>9736622
>>9736559
Bubbles is harajuku fashion baka

>>9736502
Emo teenage weeb might actually be my aesthetic then. Thanks a lot though, anon! After getting into lolita normie clothes just bore me to death but I also am not really a fashion conscious person so just having some brands to look up will help immensely.

>>9736622
>the two most popular harajuku shops
>"no, this board is for harajuku fashion"
Most harajuku kids just wear a hot mess of pastel or "vintage"

>>9736625
arda wigs and epiccosplay are my go-to for wigs in general and i know theyve got clip-ins

>>9717311
majority of US tracking doesnt work international unless its 3 day priority and sometimes even then it doesnt work outside of the US.
try "packagetrackr" because sometimes it works for people

>>9736642
Anon said normie fashion and /fa/ is more for that. /cgl/ is more about certain kei styles specifically and most are “older Harajuku” ones. Some are started online like Mori kei or Menhera. Modern Harajuku is a mess like you stated.

>>9736454
Meh, I just wear my lolita stuff mixed with normie stuff and with less petti. I guess I have a lot of plainer pieces, though, so it's easy. I like IW, Physical Drop, Ozz Angelo/Croce, and Miho Matsuda a lot for every day wear.

Does anyone have recommandations on good books about the cosplay community ?

Thank you to the anons that suggested sock garters to help keep my thigh highs up, I just got mine in today and I walked around the house with my garters and socks for a little bit and they stay up very nicely! This was one of the better purchases I've made lately :)

Where can I get a mannequin that'll fit lolita for cheap (UK/EU)? Thinking under £50 here - even Tesco's selling sewing mannequins for £30 but the smallest waist size is 66cm, and I have skirts smaller than that. No point getting a mannequin for wardrobe post season if I couldn't photograph all my stuff on it.

>>9736839
Whatever watercracker version of Craigslist you have out there will probably yield you a decent one for about £37so long as you're ok with vintage.

>>9736846
I'll check Gumtree, I tried eBay but the smallest waist I found was a "size 6" with a 64cm waist, but it only had a 79cm bust, which would make the chest sag on all my unshirred pieces. I think 84-64 (or 62) would be a safe bet if I can find one.

I really want to get a reservation for one of these dresses, but I can't tell if it's going to be available through the online store, or only in-person stores. I've never used an SS to purchase on location before, what's my best bet?

I got a second-hand petticoat and the description said the elastic was slightly stretched. If it ends up being too big, should a tailor be able to tighten it up? Only ever been to a tailor to shorten pants and gowns.

>inb4 just do it yourself, it's easy

fixing buttons are where my sewing skills come to a grinding halt.

Random question, but has anyone ever considered using perfumes or scents to "enhance" a cosplay? I thought that maybe adding "themed" scents like gunpowder or blood might make it come across as more "real."

>>9736955
Sounds cool, but could get gross easily.

>>9736898
yes, definitely. that's a pretty basic repair

>>9736853
You know you can just put a bra on your dressform right? Also, from what I recall of my search (bearing in mind this is three years ago) you aren't likely to find one with a 62cm waist that also has a bust as large as you want unless you find a store mannequin rather than a dressform...

This is probably really dumb but when Wunderwelt lists a piece of clothing with stains, did they try to wash them beforehand?
I always browsed WW but never ordered because even though the pictures aren't that bad, the descriptions gross me out ;_;

cons during happy fun moon blood wombxxyn pussy flower goddess time/vagina hemorrhage week: how to survive

Are these items only available from Listen Flavor in store? I don't see it in their online store but I really want a scarf!

I recently wanted to buy a replica from Oojia but I want to have an idea of how much it costs (don't know if /cgl/ hates replica cause im a new fag but asking regardless)

>>9737073
I'm assuming you have a heavy flow. Super tampon and pad backup, check frequently. Or menstrual cup and cloth pad if you don't squick easily. (Ma Petite Chou are the best cloth pad, btw. Thin and yet my coil-enhanced uterus hasn't managed to bleed through one yet.)
If you're lolita, bike shorts inside your bloomers will add extra security.
If you're a cosplayer with a skintight costume, pray for Mother Nature's forgiveness and use Always Infinity pads.

>>9737296

>>9737301
we'll shit guess I got my answer

Where can I get Hogwarts House patches? Iron on or sew on both accepted.

>>9737477
Etsy. Unless you want official merch ones?

>>9737502
Either is fine. I just need them to look cohesive for a Harry Potter themed shoot. Not cosplay, just themed.

how do you order custom sizing through taobao? I’ve been planning to get a dress from a brand called HMHM and I’m using spreenow. Do I just type it into the comments section of the order?

Which lolita and girly brands have a sale that started on the first of january?

>>9737073
If your issue is cramps and migraines, start taking 400 mg ibuprofren every 4-6 hours 2 days before your period and during each day of your period. You want to begin taking ibuprofen before the cramps begin to limit your body's release of prostaglandin (which is what triggers pain signals to travel from your muscles to your brain).

>>9736551
If it's heat resistant then pin it up, comb it out, and go through it with a straightening iron on low heat while spitzing it with a bottle of water.

>>9737791
im getting mixed answers on whether its heat resistant or not. seller says it is, reviewer says it will matt with as little as slightly warm water

might just hairspray the fuck out of it and tie it down till it dries

I’m buying the dress on the left which is inspired by Umineko, and I was wondering if it’s close enough to the original character to cosplay her with it? I wouldn’t ever make her outfit, but if I already have the dress then might as well haha.

>>9723773
if I had fun wearing the costume and it wasn't a pain in the ass to wear, i.e. uncomfortable, super cold, etc... i'll keep wearing a cosplay until I don't like it anymore.

Are Milanoo and BL considered to be in the same tier quality wise?

>>9737951
With Bodyline you can at least kind of tell what youre getting and some of the pieces are okay. Milanoo is disasterous

>>9737951
No. Whether they use stock pictures from legit brands or their own, Milanoo outsource their shit from random factories so you can never know what you might end up getting, most chances are you'll get shit tier sweatshop-made garment that might not even be wearable and waste your money.
Bodyline use their own pics for their items, and while some of them are better quality than others and some colors may be slightly different in real life, you'll get exactly what you see in the pics so you can at least count on that. Google reviews of the items you want if you want to be extra sure about quality and fit. Their customer service is nonexistent though so pray that you don't have any problems with your order.

>>9737960
>>9737961
thank u both

>>9737951
I can only say I've received things from Bodyline that were printed upside down. In their pictures the print wasn't upside down.

What's the best wig for Roadhog? Need something that I can make a short ponytail with.

>>9737981
desu i would get one cheap ass short grey wig, attach white wefts to the underside of the mask for the streaks, and then make the ponytail completely separate and also attached to the mask. trying to make super high real ponytails with complicated masks on top is a bitch n a half

>>9737877
The only difference is color and how puffy it it but it would look stupid for real people to have stuffed puffs like that unless youre ultra skinny. Just get it and stuff it

>>9728770
You may have to make it yourself, a tie that long would be hard to find, if any exist at all.

toric (astigmatism) contact lenses in literally any other color than dark dark brown?

>>9732997
I mean the White Button, google translates it to 'In Stock Now'

Is 765-pro.info dead? It was a great resource for im@s cosplay refs, anyone know what happened?

So, seagulls, help an anon out?

tl;dr : need nice midrange pricetagged maid costume to be worn during house cleaning duties. Where find?

I'm a terrible housekeeper. I usually let things go until they're disgusting and then it's a real chore to get them clean again. I really need to clean house regularly. BUT I'm really not into house cleaning. I need to incentivize myself so I'll do this regularly.

I'm thinking a cute or elegant sort of maid costume would do the trick. I only get to wear it when I'm actually cleaning. So it needs to be something that isn't a cheapo 20 dollar halloween costume; and it can't be something so expensive I'm terrified of getting it dirty. I'm open to all fabric suggestions : from cotton to latex; but it needs to be something easily cleaned.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post; thank you even more if you've got a suggestion.

Looking to do a spur of the moment Dia cosplay. Where can I find a decent quality aquors summer uniform? Please help

>>9738533
milky ange

Anybody knows how this headpiece is called? Without the specific name, I had no luck on finding one to buy. Thanks in advance.

>>9736860
Iirc Meta's International order is very easy and you don't need an SS. Just go to their site and look it up, I reserved a few dresses a couple years ago and it was very easy. Hopefully it hasn't changed. Which colorway are you getting? I am torn between really wanting this but unsure of which colorway, I know if I get the wrong one I'll never wear it. My style is more casual but I usually prefer black or brown. The black colorway of this looks pretty dressy in this so I'm not sure, the mustard and red is throwing me off, I don't know if I would ever wear it but it might coord with all the brown stuff I have? I don't know about pink, I do have pink and white shoes. I also have black and brown shoes. I would love to have the beige but that shade of light red doesn't match anything I own. I guess I could coord it with brown?

Help

>>9738552
Russian kokoloshnik or something like that

Are there brands with cute roomwear? I miss dreamv/yumetenbo's heyday, they churned out such cute stuff. I already know about aimerfeel and gelato pique.

>>9738552
Are you looking for the name of the exact item the model has on, or the name of that type of item? If it's the latter, I'm not sure there's a name; it looks like a specific type of madonna crown with a veil added. I looked on the brand's page but it doesn't look like they're selling a headdress that matches the part on top, just the veil and chain part, so I can't tell you what the designer would have called it.

>>9738552
kokoshnik

What shops/brand have printed socks? Any good sales going on? I looked at some lolita brands but most of them only have 1-2 pair in stock. No taobao/aliexpress please.

And before anyone recommends Jane Marple, I was looking at them but the ones I want most are sold out
>>9738581

Has anyone ever heard of CosInspire? It came up while looking for some cosplay stuff with a friend - And if the stuff on it is legit, it looks great... but pricey. Anyone know anything about them?

>>9738554
Okay, thank you! If it goes up on the website for reservation, I'm definitely throwing my money at it, I was just worried maybe it might be a physical location purchase only, since I couldn't find info one way or the other.

I love the idea of the red/mustard because of traditional patterns and color pairings, but I don't think I could ever pull it off. I'm leaning towards the antique white JSK, but a lot of the details look better in the black... I guess I've got a little while to decide.
I think you could get away with coording any of them with some black, since the cats are. Good luck deciding, anon.

Where would be the best place to buy cosplay clothing items? I'm looking for a black cape, not one with a hood but one that starts at the shoulders and I have no idea where to look.

>>9738653
Fabric store, along with a sewing machine.

>>9737020
I feel stupid for not thinking of that, I only saw tutorials for gluing foam padding and the like. Looks like that might be my best option right now, I did actually strike lucky and find a vintage mannequin with a 31" bust and 22" waist on eBay, but it was in London and collection only.

Link if anyone wants it:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mannequin-Female-Tailors-Dummy/322932468475

Alright, I guess this is a good place to ask this.

I'm modding an old Darth Vader helmet I've had for about 10 years. I've made some alterations with epoxy and I'm working on the paint job, but I don't know what to do with the lenses.

They work fine right now, but I'd like to make them more opaque, while still being able to see through them. I've been looking at window film (like what people use for car wondows), but I hear it's hard to work with. Any ideas?

I'd also like to keep the very subtle reddish hue from the earlier versions of the helmet, but I could live without that. Pic related isn't mine, but it's the ideal effect.

>>9738556
>>9738563
>>9738564
I highly appreciate the help!
Now I can searching it with some results, thank you!

What is the official merch shop of studio ghibli?

>>9738766
www.donguri-sora.com

>>9716450
I've been to countless conventions in the past, and I love to cosplay. I've done genderbent cosplay and I was ok with it before. I recently had a friend (girl) ask me to do a Nekopara cosplay duo with her, and I just don't know. I've never worn a dress and I'm not sure if I have the will to do it.
I think wearing a dress would look cute on me. I have a thin physique and a decent face. I don't want to post pics desu, I did cosplay as D.Va before, without a wig and it went well.
I guess I just need a confidence boost desu, make me not feel like it's degenerate to do so. I'm straight. I guess some good advice or stories are appreciated.

>>9719505
shopinwonderland.com
to be honest, the best way to get LIEF

>>9739250
Ask crossplay thread >>9717188

have you tried looking at hot topic or a furry store o.o?

>>9739257
Gross

>>9738646
Really? I think the black looks the worst because it's hard to see the cats. But on the other hand it's more subtle and would be easier to wear, hopefully. The cats show up so nicely on the other colorways, but they are definitely more attention grabbing.

Why is neb aaran do stuff always sold out

Anyone know where I can get this top, or something similar? It doesn't necessarily need to have the boob window, I just like the general look of it.

Can anyone point me in the direction of some kind of google doc or something that has a list of Japanese search terms for J-fash? I am sure one must exist. I am specifically trying to find the word for Peter Pan collar so I can try to find some tops on yahoo auctions. Thanks in advance!

>>9738560
Sorry I can’t be more specific but I’m fairly certain that there is cute room wear on Taobao, if you want to go to that thread and look at the search terms they give for it?

>>9738533
I’m assuming you’ve already looked at Bodyline’s selection? They have some pretty nice ones.

>>9738074
That's what I figured, thanks. Luckily neckties have super simple shapes to pattern.

>>9740211
https://frozen-yjapan.livejournal.com/567.html

This just has collar on it. Sorry it's from 2007 but people only made an effort to help others in lj days

Are jane Marple blouses slightly oversized like their OPs?

Cosplay is my main hobby.
How can i talk about t during a job interview when I'm asked about what I do in my free time without having it be detrimental to my chances of getting the job ?

>>9742819
Don't mention it, but if they ask, tell you do handcrafts, like sewing or stage props. You don't have to share all your hobbies, if you don't feel comfortable talking about them.

How to look for old threads when link doesn't work?
(Newfag. Kill me gently)

>>9743983
Archives. There's Rebecca Black Tech, Archived.moe, and warsou for /cgl/.
You can also install 4chan X (an userscript), that can fetch and redirect the dead links for you.

>>9716450
Does anyone here know who this fine lass is? Or should I ask /wsr/ or /r/?
These pictures are from dragoncon 2012 and I couldn't find anything else about her.

>>9744866
damn can't post webms with sound

I can't find the website of sexy dynamite london anymore

>>9742819
If it's not relevant to the job then just mention "Crafts, not necessarily "arts and crafts", but I like to [sew/tailor/customize my clothing], [learn new skills/build props/prototype things], and/or [practice graphic design/drafting/etc], also fashion"

Cosplay is a lot of hobbies under one banner.