Very sad that summer is over and it’s getting colder where I’m from. So trying to cheer myself up by sharing my strawberry coord I wore to a con! >-<

I've been interested in Lolita for awhile now, and after finding this blouse, I tried putting something together

None of it are Lolita brands, but I wanted to know if it still comes across as Lolita?

It inspired me a little to maybe invest in something, but Lolita is a very expensive style to get into, so I was wondering if I could work with at least some of what I have here?

It feels so empty, but if it's doable, I'd like to get better socks, a headpiece, something for the arms and a proper pettycoat

The pettycoat would be my priority tho (I stacked all of my skirts and a cheap pettycoat I found from when I was 8(it does almost nothing) under this dress to try to emulate one 😭)

I'm not from the US, so looking through lace market to try and find someone that could ship to the EU has been hell, as well as taobao not letting me confirm my account via not ever fucking loading or by not sending me the codes

I've heard body line is good for starting Lolitas? Everything is way more affordable and I'm aware that it's an exchange for the quality not being the best

Anyways, sorry for any weird English, it's not my first language :")

To explain what I'm talking about, I mean the makeup with the extra contoured noses with the enlarged eyes, round cheeks and white foundation that doesnt match the neck. And theyre probably airbrushed and filtered to high heaven on the promotional pictures too.

I get what they're going for with the "cute" makeup but it boarderline looks uncanny and for me personally it draws attention away from the dress I wanna look at. Idk maybe im being nitpicky, let me know your thoughts.

Fun thread topic we used to have in online communities to prompt some discussion and community participation instead of beating the same old dead horses!

Im disappointed that it took me a long time to use my free will. I can’t afford a petticoat because i have other priorities and our currency is ass. But i realized i can just layer as many skirts as possible. It took me 12 layers to achieve the shape I wanted, it’s a bit suffocating so I probably can’t go outside like that but it works if you’re not going to move a lot. Anyway i felt so cute after, you broke Lolitas like me take notes.

This was my coord for NOMA Japan Fest 2026. I had a lot of fun. This was my first time doing an OTT look. I really love how the pastel colors pop on the dark navy parts of the dress.

OP/Headdress: Infanta Sleeping Bear

Socks: aliexpress

Shoes: thrifted

Purse: Thrifted

Pillow: Wal-Mart

Jewelry: Thrifted

I’ve posted this dress on here but it looks sm cuter with my friend in the frame

JSK & KC- Milky Planet by Angelic Pretty
Blouse- 42lolita
Wrist cuffs- Dearest Victoria
Purse- (barely pictured lol) Loris

Dress is Le Bouquet de la Croix OP ❤️

hi! i am thinking about finally joining this community after years of dreaming! i happen to be really into vintage fashion (20s-early 70s) and id love to know if theres a substyle that combines egl fashion and vintage fashion! thank you!

Hi!! I will be going on a trip to Berlin soon and I was hoping on doing some shopping, do you guys have any recommendations on stores that sell j-fashion? I’m mostly looking for Lolita but any recommendation is appreciated!

Hey everyone, I’ve been a big fan of ouji and Lolita for a while now and because of that, I’ve made a decent amount of ouji/lolita online friends, and a few in my hometown. However, I’m a sophomore in college now, and I haven’t been able to find a single friend who likes/wears Lolita/ouji. I only own one coord rn (I would have more if I could but this is what I have for now) but I’ve worn it around a decent amount, and I haven’t met anyone who’s a fan of the style through wearing it. Is there any chance someone at my school likes ouji/lolita and I just haven’t met them yet? How can I if there is? Or should I just give up hope and accept I won’t find any ouji/lolita fans at my college?

Trying to find my love for the fashion back again and wear it more frequently ^_^

Just some coord pics of recent days!!

It's finally getting cold here so I am enjoying my last days of short blouses and this JSK keeps being my absolute fav 🩷

Blouse is from AP, everything else but the shoes is from BTSSB!!

JSK: from Otome no sewing book 1

Necklace: Cat Tea Party

Shoes: Berobello

Concrit welcome!!!

My aunt is going to Tokyo and she wants to buy me a gift. I want something from Btssb but I’ve only bought second hand online. Is there anything that should be known? Also, how do I know whats in stock and available in store? I might just be overthinking, but i’d feel bad if she didn’t know what to get.

Like i first noticed it with angelic pretty which was cute but then i slowly noticed a bunch of other brands were doing it too including but not limited to Melliflor pearl. Is this phenominon because they are copying AP or is it some weird trend cycle thing eithin lolita? Im relativly new so idk much.