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Hey guys,
I would like to discuss about coords which are inspired by christianity.
By surfing the internet I figured that some feel really offended by Lolitas using religious symbols and dresses which are inspired by nun habits.
Personally I really love these coords and I'd like to get myself an outfit like this.
But I too feel a bit strange about wearing a cross necklace, even though I find them really esthetic.
I don't really now how to think about that style but in general I feel like there's no need to be offended over religious inspired...
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I grew up Catholic (don't really consider myself Catholic anymore, more so agnostic but I do pray sometimes when I'm really anxious about a loved one). I love religious iconography in lolita, but sometimes it looks tacky (those skewer headdresses are horrid). The same rules apply to it as usual for the most part - try to keep the costumey levels to a minimum and if you really have to go all out, make sure it's good quality and well done, rather than cable ties or kebab skewers. My tastes lean towards old school, but you definitely want to channel a timeless Mana...
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>>8768371
To clarify, you want to look like this (could add something like stained glass stockings if it's not enough for you, but let the garments speak for themselves):
>>8768375
Not this (imagine it with an unnecessary underskirt too, ew). The OP image isn't exactly the best example but it's mostly the makeup that's offensive.
Post any new shironuri coords/outfits that you like or dislike (critique what you've disliked) and self posts are welcome.
tumblr dump
share the good, the bad, and the dramatic here instead of in the general thread
My comm seems to be turning over and I couldn't be happier lol bye bitches
We only have one comm here and it's full of itas. There's only one in there that is almost decently dressed but always decides to set their brand off with terrible accessories, wigs, and shoes.
I'd love to go to a meet but... I feel like I'd be completely out of place.
I want to join my comm, but everyone that's semi decently dressed are so cliquey that I can't budge in. I don't want to be stuck hanging out with newbs, so I've failed to join. Any ideas on breaking cliques?
>Cosplay with your friend
>Your friend gets more photos because she's prettier than you
>Have to wait for her photos to be taken while you watch
How do you cope?
>>8767061
Stop being jealous and accept that some people are prettier. You're probably prettier than some people.
Be happy for your friend and don't be a petty bitch about it.
Is that the reason she got more pictures taken? I've gone to several cons with a friend, and while she's beautiful, she's gotten more photos of her taken at certain cons because of the popularity of her cosplay, or because of how revealing her costume was. At those cons, it was kind of hard to watch photographers trip over themselves to take her picture, but I chose to focus on the meaningful interactions I had with people who were so excited about my character that day.
If at the end of the day, cosplay is a contest of who gets the most photos, you're...
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How do you know she's not being asked for more pics because her character is more popular?
Ok, let's go with some Hot Cosplayers around the world. Let's folks do what we can show for the mind and the eyes !!!
Pic not related?
Lately I had a discussion with a friend.
She said that she'd like to see more real hair in lolita.
I think that's a toughie!
I almost never wear real hair in lolita anymore. I did it on the last meet up for the 1st time in years, making myself a kind of 20s hairstyle which my fellow lolitas seem to like, thankfully.
My hair is on shoulder length.
When it was long enough to go over my breasts I never wore my real hair for lolita.
I think it only looks good in rather rare cases.
Like if you really invest a few hours together with a friend to make...
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Sage for not contributing much.
It seems to be a hotly contested issue among lolitas, but I honestly don't understand why. If some want to wear wigs, cool; if some want to wear their natural hair, cool. No one really cares that much as long as it looks good, and if it looks shit people only care as long as it is on an ita or nitpick thread.
I find the wig vs nat. hair about on par with: tights vs socks or cardigans vs blouse. It really isn't a big issue.
Although I'm starting to try and form an understanding of why people get so salty about it.
I do appreciate natural hair in lolita when it's done well, but I personally prefer wigs for myself just because I like having options, and I get bored with my natural hair a lot and cut/color fairly frequently.
But I do agree that if real hair seems kind of sad compared to a really nice coord, it kind of ruins the whole look for me.
Love it, especially sweet with real hair. It makes it so much more wearable, though i think wigs are fine too! I actually like a little bit of imperfection with natural hair, I couldnt care less if a girls curls fell out or the humidity made her hair frizzy, as long as its clean and they made SOME effort. It's a fashion not a contest and all that. I've just never tried one as I couldn't shove my hair& gargantuan head under a wig cap. I wear oldschool and classic, my hair (was) hip length and I always rag curled it or heat curled it. Though I can't even...
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‘I’m Dreaming of a Brand Christmas’ Edition
Old Thread >>8771220
Closet of Frills >>8778601
Coord Help >>8738411
Comm Thread >>8776741
Dream Dress Thread >>8751124
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Man, my first Angelic Pretty release/purchase whatsoever and I managed to get exactly what I wanted. I'm crazy happy, even if I missed out on the Meta packs!
>>8778644
Congratulations anon! If I may ask, what did you end up getting?
Confession thread gulls.
Be it silly or more serious.
I started sharing coords online again recently, but I think it's made me want to stop. I ask for concrit, receive none, get posted here, and then don't even get anonymous concrit. I used to get hundreds of notes/likes on my coords, and I've improved since then, but now I'm getting next to nothing despite improving.
I guess it just makes me feel sort of useless. People who throw together ita shit-tier coords get asspats and their hands held, and anyone who is actually trying and wants a little concrit is either ignored or gets shit on for matching two different...
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>>8773622
Motherfucking this
I'm not going to shit all over you or call you rude if you give me concrit on CoF, tumblr, instagram, or on my personal Facebook page. I genuinely want it so I can improve. And I come here, and see like 13 replies of concrit or stuff like 'i hate these shoes'
Fucking TELL ME PLEASE IT'S NOT THAT HARD
>>8773627
It's such a pain. I'll admit that the likes/reblogs/notes are nice, but I've mostly started sharing again because I really like feedback and suggestions. I really don't mind someone being brutally honest. A lot of the best advice I've received was people being honest at risk of being blunt.
Old thread >>8706935
>All J-fash styles (lolita, mori, otome, gyaru, deco, etc.) are welcome!
>Cosplay is discouraged, because then it's basically fanart of your character.
>Please provide your best photos.
>Artists: it's not a bad idea to just sign your work
>Selfposters: When giving credit, it's a good idea to refer to the art as a freebie or commission, NOT fanart.
>Helpful critique is acceptable, insults and taunts are not.
>You should actually be wearing your coord, not "Draw me in X!"
>Have fun!
Sure, why not?
I haven't posted in one of these in a while
Its been a minute, I would love some art it anyone's feeling like it
This thread is off to a good start, I love both your coords (especially for drawing, no prints haha). Clear enough pictures, nice faces.
I'll make you some doodles later.
Last thread hit archive.
Post your dresses of questionable taste.
I shouldn't like it but I do.
>>8759905
I'm so sad this was posted. This is my number one dream dress that I have been searching for quitely and now I keep seeing people posting it and mentioning looking for it themselves.
New confession thread!
Beginning right away
>i look down upon girls only wearing lolita at cons and meetups they just aren't lolita to me. Same with girls with like three bodyline outfits in their wardrobe claiming to be lolita
I wear lolita nearly everyday. I am not saying everyone should dress lolita 24/h but nit just for cons and meetups.
Also meetups are mainly to show off and it's like a contest to who has the most brand and who's the prettiest and shit. So i'm a lone lolita. I might sound like a speshul...
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I guess you've never been to a meetup before but my comm is super tight knit and meetups for us are pretty much 'let's go do xyz thing together'
Not everyone has the luxury of being able to wear lolita all the time.
I go out when I can with my lolita friends and I don't think there's anything to look down on for that? Stop being so stuck up lmao.
>>8782792
Holy shit anon are you me? I mean, I'm not a rorita but only because just buying a few outfits to show off at rori events seems unnecessary. Unless I'd take the plunge and switch out my entire wardrobe and lifestyle it just seems the same as any other elaborate costume. Just not worth it.
>>8782797
I think OP is talking about people who have a few OTT coords at their disposal that they wear to conventions and other special events (I could be wrong though); if that's the case I can see where they're coming from. When people plan coords months in advance, buy a whole bunch of items that match individual dresses (so they have a few outfits rather than a complete wardrobe), and dress up only for special occasions, it makes the fashion seem more like a costume or fancy dress rather than an actual street...
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let's start a new one.
>what's you favorite oldschool piece? Do you own it?
recently bought this piece off of Wunderwelt and it was labeled as offbrand for aprox 6000 yen. turned out to be a Baby piece, Babydoll OP from 2002.
How can I find out how old something from wunderwelt is?
Batman Universe apreciation time!
