It has been a while since we had this topic.
How has your style changed? Post your first and your most recent /cgl/-related coord or cosplay. Multiple pics are okay but we do not need to see anything that does not show significant improvement over the previous pic.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
>What area have you improved the most in?
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Starting with some lolita before and afters.
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>>8686882
I see a trend away from high-contrast prints toward more complimentary-colored prints. Is this because of seasonal trends or is it typical of lolita progress?
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>>8686885
I think it's a bit of both, I was super into bright colours when I started, but even before the trend for more complimentary, darker and/or muted prints that was what I was drawn to as I progressed.
I guess the longer you're into lolita you start to realize how jarring the high-contrast stuff is.
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>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
I went to my first lolita meet one year ago exactly
>What area have you improved the most in?
Quality over quanity, I bought a ton of Bodyline at first to build up a wardrobe. Nothing matched. I thought Bodyline was the holy grail of quality until I owned brand.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Coord help threads are nice. Same with bst threads, which I prefer over LM
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Purchase some accessories instead of always buying main pieces. I also need to work desperately on posing
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>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Almost 3 years I believe.
>What area have you improved the most in?
My sewing skills.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Ita/nitpick/good coord threads have been great. I learned that color matching is a thing and there's a difference between warm and cool colors.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Not being so cheap, lol. Also I'd like to make more interesting coordinates.
>>8686879
I thought the first one was a hoverloli...
My first and most recent attempt at gyaru.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
3 years or so, on-off. Cosplay 5 years.
>What area have you improved the most in?
Make-up, some sewing, some knowing how to flatter myself.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
It's helped me a lot in terms of being interested into wearing lolita, and definitely for skincare, but not too much otherwise yet, but I'm a newfag.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Losing weight, hair, and further sewing skills.
2012 - 2013 - 2015
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
I've been in to Lolita since 2007, and cosplay since 2012.
>What area have you improved the most in?
Recently, it's been makeup, but over the years everything has improved (coordination, sewing, wig styling, props, etc).
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
I've learned a ton about makeup, skincare, prop building, and coordination from threads here. Nitpick threads are also really helpful for Lolita, as they put in to words what feels "off" about an outfit. WIP threads are very motivating for me as well.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Still working on makeup and wigs for both Lolita and cosplay, and for cosplay specifically I'd like to learn how to make armor and get better at props.
>>8686915
From replica to authentic?
>>8686891
Not going to lie, when I first looked at the right I thought the fluffies spelled out "FUCK"
>>8686905
...really?
Is this a troll? Or a vendetta?
>>8687029
I don't think I'm seeing what you're seeing. What's wrong?
>>8687036
Are you joking
>>8687042
not that anon, but i don't get it either.
>>8687045
It's star-chan...
>>8686951
wow huge improvement! your last costume looks great!
>>8687047
for fuck's sake, who cares.
>>8686951
Major improvement! Long hair suits you well.
>>8686917
Wow! This is amazing
Old repost
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Six years I want to say
>What area have you improved the most in?
Costume quality. I use to buy/commission a lot but have branched out to making my own
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
I love the wip threads. I get to stalk people and see how they make their costumes, etc. and get a sense of what I need to do.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Makeup, props, and wigs. I really want to start making more props and style my own wigs so save commissioning money. I'll forever suck a makeup.
>>8686905
...I really thought you learned your lesson, Carson. Especially after you spammed how much you were done selfposting for good.
>>8687174
This is a selfpost thread.
>>8687039
>that innocent world velvet jsk
I had no idea that came in wine, it's gorgeous. Do you still have it?
>>8687177
>not knowing who yellowstarchan is
get off this board
>>8686905
Aw, you're a sweetie and you've improved so much! Do you have a page I could follow? I'd love to see more of your coords!
>>8687182
kek
>>8686885
Probably a bit of both. Also a lot of lolitas who start out wearing sweet eventually start feeling "maybe I'm too old to pull this off", and their style changes accordingly.
>>8686917
Sauce on that wig? It looks exactly like what I've been looking for recently.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
About 7-8 yearsish.
>What area have you improved the most in?
Sewing obviously. But wig styling has really improved too, mostly because I got braver to try new things really. Also I learned how to do makeup thanks to cosplay.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
A lot. It helps not having people close to you willing to critique your work.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Prop making. I've sort of avoided it this whole time and I'd really like to learn and make a nice prop to go with my costumes.
I don't know much about lolita but there are a lot of pretty dresses in here.
>>8686951
I love seeing your stuff. That Utena is really good. I'm also just bias for Escaflowne as well.
>>8687167
The jump from 09 to 15 is insane, your costume now looks so perfect. Its amazing what years of improvement will do.
>faces get uglier
>cords get better
tuff lyfe
>>8687179
not everyone cares about cgl drama that happened months ago.
>>8686881
wow, put on a lot of weight but at least the fashion improved
>>8687167
Noice. NOICE.
>>8687244
>faces change and mature as you age
Incredible, I know.
all i see is
no money | money
>>8687167
This is crazy, you look amazing though! Great improvement!
>>8687325
Topkek
>>8687264
Knock it the fuck off, seriously? It happened months ago, she stopped spamming the boards. I don't get why you're obsessed with her? Did she do something to you personally or was she a complete dick at a meet?
There are other things to be completely fucking anal and obsessed about on this board than some girl who was really cringe and has learned her fucking lesson. So what, she self posted in a self post thread. She hasn't been in any other threads beside the mail thread or the Sonico thread a few times. She hasn't been blasting her Facebook or her instagram, She's let off considerably. Let it go vendetta chan.
>>8686898
Guh I really love your old school coords you are such an inspiration to me.
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SELF POST
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>>8687357
and the feels thread
and the draw thread
and the wtb thread
>completely unrelated anon to any of this
>>8687167
You are what I aspire to be.
>>8687373
why with the vendetta tho she was the least annoying Lolita lolcow
>>8687258
>she says on the board that is notorious for dragging people for shit they said years ago
>>8687385
not vendetta, different anon
just self posting compliments on your own stuff when it's so damn obvious just ticks a lot of people off on this board
carry on
>>8687383
>how dare she be on boards on /cgl/
>>8687000
I thought that too, looks like it
>>8686882
Girl, you need a wig, your hair looks really limp and greasy in both of these.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Since late 2007, early 2008. I was a fatty-chan super ita for a long time and then took a break from the fashion and got back into it seriously in 2012-2013. I was a bit of ita snow flake for way too long. These days I wear a lot of casual AP, chocolate prints and ETC and not a whole lot of lolita.
>What area have you improved the most in?
Dressing for my body. I may love sack dresses but man do they look bad on me. I like to think my color balance has come a long way and I have improved at accessorizing but still need bit of work.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
I self posted in a similar thread about two years ago and got some pretty solid criticism. I have nice hair because of you guys, thanks. Seriously. Watching nit pick and coord help threads has helped me a ton. In the last year my coording although very basic has come a long way.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
I would like to get better at accessorizing and doing more interesting things with my hair. And my coording skills can always improve, although I expect I'll always have pretty simple coords.
Left is 2012-2013, Right 2015
>>8686905
Really cute, keep up your coording! What dress is that on the left?
>>8686912
Does anyone know the name of the skirt on the right? I'm pretty certain it's from Baby or AATP, if that helps at all. I *really* love it.
>>8687446
Alice and the Pirates Bird Cage Skirt
>>8687446
http://lolibrary.org/apparel/bird-cage-skirt
It's AatP
left: RuffleCon 2014 masquerade
right: RuffleCon 2015 masquerade, an intentional update of last year's coord
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
years and years
>What area have you improved the most in?
shopping tbh, i could have been wearing brand sooner if i had budgeted for it.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
it has been a large help. most of my practical knowledge comes from anons here. this is where i go for thoughtful or intense discussion about jfash, since i am quite shy IRL. without the collective knowledge of anons and the exposure to a range of jfash shared and discussed here, i would not have crept off my armchair to attend local lolita events.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
sewing skills, posing, and makeup. better coordination will come as i acquire and construct more things, i expect.
>>8687473
hmu
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene? Pretty sure it's been 7 years, 6 years that I've been making cosplays and not closet cosplaying though.
>What area have you improved the most in?
Sewing definitely
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
It's definitely shown me a lot of what not to do and I've picked up tips on absolutely everything from here.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Time management is something I still have an issue with, my second pic still has stuff I need to add to it/re-do and I've recently learnt that I have next to no ability to style natural/simple wigs, after doing a lot of shounen anime type wigs, I always want to over style them.
>>8686951
There's such an improvement in everything, your Utena cosplay is so well fitted and cleanly done. Such a good job.
>>8687167
I think I commented on your improvement the last time you posted this but damn. I'm still in awe of the improvement on your remake.
>>8687239
One thing that really stands out is how much of a difference using make up and good posing makes, your costume quality has improved so much but those two things add so, so much (I say doing a boring as fuck pose in my own improved photo).
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
going on two years of active participation
>What area have you improved the most in?
overall presentation and colour balance
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
you learn a lot via osmosis just by lurking nitpick and coord help threads
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
better makeup and continuing my never-ending quest for nicer shoes
>>8687500
Go take your meds paranoia chan
>>8687505
>mfw someone says the thing
>>8687485
Yeah dude posing really helps to. But man I'm so glad I started wearing more makeup for cosplays...I used to wear next to no makeup haha.
And you're pose has power behind it, its def still interesting and helps with the costume over a passive pose.
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>>8687265
Wow rude anon. She looks fine
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Into lolita for 2 years.
>What area have you improved the most in?
Overall cohesion in my wardrobe and coords. I would also say color coordination and dressing in a style that suits me.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
I've learned a lot about different shops and brands, how to order internationally, etc. Seeing all the coords posted here and the discussion that follows provides inspiration and insight on what not to do.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Makeup, definitely. I still have trouble putting on false lashes. I should also work on my posing and facial expressions.
>>8687485
Your boobs look so good on the right, I'm jealous
>>8687500
No?
>>8687239
Unrelated to this thread but I've been following your Philia cosplay. So happy to see Destiny cosplays. Been wanting to cosplay Philia since I first started cosplay but I keep holding out for a group. I can dream.
>>8687485
Who are you cosplaying on the right? It's so cute
>>8687659
You should just go for it. I had the same thought, wishing I could get a group together, but I didn't really know anyone who would want to cosplay Destiny with me. So I just said fuck it and started to make it on my own.
But seriously you should go for it, because there needs to be more love for Destiny.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Lolita: 2012. Cosplay 2002, but I'm currently not an active cosplayer. I plan to get back to it soon.
>What area have you improved the most in?
Coordination, making accessories, makeup and overall presentation. I also lost a bunch of weight and it was wonderful until I gained a good deal back. I'm going to attempt to lose it again and then some over the next year.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Being my own worst nitpick. I've learned to up my game in quality of items. I started as a replica and bodyline-chan. I only use bodyline for shoes, and rewear my old blouses but I plan on replacing them with nicer quality ones in the near future.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
My weight lol. Posing, not looking like a total derp. I take better purposeful stupid pictures than purposeful nice ones. I also need to work on confidence. I think a good deal of my confidence was lost when I gained weight. I think losing it again and working harder to not fall back into old habits will go a long way in being more confident.
(please try to ignore the too small bolero, it looks awful because I'm dumb and thought I could still get away with sports bras being chunky again lolol. It looks as it's supposed to with proper undergarments.)
I like how much more confident most of the people in this thread look in their second photos compared to the first
>>8687485
Spot on Flamenco Diamond!
>>8687678
I'm also in your comm and you are one of my biggest inspirations.
On the left is my second coord ever from May 2013 (no pictures of the first thank god) and on the right is my (slightly casual?) coord from today.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Since early 2012 so about 3 years now.
>What area have you improved the most in?
I think I'd say my coords have become neater and look a little less struggled-to-put-this-together-with-what-I-have.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
None so far. I've only been coming on for a couple months after all.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Occasionally, I'll have a coord I really like, one I feel really proud of, but a good portion of my coords tend to feel a little meh to me. I'd rather frequently feel proud of them so that's what I'd like to work on next. Losing a little weight and learning how to pose would be nice too.
>>8687167
You're my cosplay inspiration!
>>8687485
Holy shit Samflam!
>>8687504
You're seriously one of my biggest lolita inspirations. Your coords are beautiful.
>>8687419
Looks like you got worse.
>>8687776
it's an adorable outfit with better hair and fit. stay salty anon.
>>8687551
There's a stick on bra on the outer side of my boobs pushing them up and inwards. My boobs are nothing spectacular without tricks like that
>>8687667
Flamenco Diamond from Samurai Flamenco. She certainly looks cute but that's about the opposite of how I'd describe her personality.
>>8687711
Thank you!
everyone in this thread seems so new its weird
>>8687817
newbies are always eager to brag about their progress.
>>8686882
I think you're beautiful. Good job.
>>8687504
What are you wearing on the right?
>>8687820
Most of the people ITT improved drastically enough that it's not unjustified, though.
>>8687716
Your coords are still basic and boring. Try wearing some accessories.
You should also try wearing makeup and stop with the weird pose, hiding and looking into the phone.
>>8687371
It's me but I didn't post it hahaha, I don't think I've ever posted my face here. Must have taken it from rufflechat. Thanks so much though!
>>8687716
The only thing that changed is you got a better phone and tidier room.
>>8687929
>"slightly casual"
>"learning how to pose"
Did you even read it bro?
I'm not gonna go all out for a school coord anyway. I also do wear makeup, minimal stuff that you can't see behind the phone I hide behind the because my mirror is positioned quite low and can be problematically short for the shoes I wear and it makes getting a picture challenging.
>>8687967
I'm wearing a cheap tank top in the first one. I think I've improved.
>>8687967
the dress fits her better, her hair is nicer, she has a blouse... why comment if you're going to lie?
>>8687976
She also got fatter
>>8688007
Yup, can't deny that. But hey, shit happens you know?
>>8687177
This is funny because this is exact type of dumb shit that started it all in the first place.
>BUT YOU GUYS SHE IS SELF POSTING IN A SELF POST THREAD UGGGGH
that's you. that's what you sound like.
>>8688028
No salt here, I like criticism. I take it. It's just that I like constructive criticism. But don't worry, I'm done. Later, dudes!
>58 posters
>39 images
>most of those are from Rufflechat
talk shit, post fit.
don't let cowardice run your life.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Actively wearing lolita for almost 3 years
>What area have you improved the most in?
Just buying more brand and expanding my wardrobe.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
The coord threads were inspiring at first but now the advice gets kind of samey. I have found some cool stuff to buy though through /cgl/.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Posing, facial expressions, maybe even up my makeup game.
>>8688032
I don't know why i found this so funny XD
>>8688047
>XD
9/10
I replied.
>>8688042
what's the dress on the left? it looks really cute and casual
>>8688096
Not that anon, but it's Polka Dot Chocolate by AP
Sorry for different colorway in pic, but I'm too lazy to find a stock pic of the black one
I've always loved this jsk
>>8687523
different anon, she does look way fatter in the later photo. In my country she'd be considered overweight.
That before pic.. I'm not sure why I thought it looked so cute doing the "anime girl with closed eyes and peace sign" thing on pictures.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
About 5 years I think
>What area have you improved the most in?
Wig styling definitely
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
I like the tutorial and help threads, they've helped me a bit.
I also learn from here from generally lurking in a lot of the threads and screenshotting important things.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
My sewing skills probably, maybe prop making too
>>8687716
The landwhale thinks she improved...
Pfffft, all my laughs
>>8687167
Just lose some weight and it will be perfect
>>8687716
wtf is wrong with you people? - What's with the extreme cattiness today? This is clearly a an improvement, pic on the right is a nice example of a well-balanced oldschool style coordinate. The left is quite awkward - very casual and plain shrug with an elegant classic dress, awkward and unbalanced blocks of white, very basic and not entirely flattering hairstyle...
You’re doing good anon, don't listen to the fuckheads on here - they appear from the woodwork now and again. All in all though, I find /cgl/ can be surprisingly decent and helpful.
>>8686936
Holy shit brown suits you so well and I'm jealous of your cute clothing.
>>8687716
I think I know you IRL and i want to say your love of old school is always a pleasure to come up on my feed and i love it.
>>8688287
Seriously. It's not even constructive criticism; it's just cattiness for the sake of being catty.
>>8688028
Just because something is not OTT doesn't make it "boring". The pic on the left is clearly "old school" inspired and I think it looks good. I can't wait for OTT to die down. You get so used to seeing girls put on every accessory in the drawer and you think that is what it takes to make a good coord. A lot of times it turns into a hot mess. This girls coord actually looks wearable and not a costume.
>>8688042
Your color matching on the right could be a better, but overall you've clearly improved a lot! Just matching your hues of brown would make a lot of difference in coord cohesiveness though! The wig suits you well and the posing is cute :)
>>8687716
I think I follow you on tumblr?
>>8686881
The outfit on the right does not suit you. It's too small, the colors don't match each other, and the style of the items don't go together. I'm really not trying to be rude but It looks like you've recently become heavier and don't completely know what works and what doesn't yet on your body type. That OP is kind of notorious for boob loaf. I owned it once and had to let it go even though I was only a b cup and 85 cm.
First pic is from April 2014, second is from sometime last month.
Here's mine, first pic is taken about a week after I got my first dress, ohhh man. I've been into lolita for five years or so!
>>8688483
like father, like son
>>8687504
Sauce on shoes?
>>8686882
please fix your hair
>>8687504
I didn't know you post here. I love your stuff and the minimalist presentation.
>>8688440
"On the RIGHT"... Sorry, that was before coffee. The left is clearly babbys first coord.
I've been really wearing lolita for only a year now, but my first "coord" (on the left) was from two years ago when my friend had a "lolita" birthday. The photo on the right is one of my more popular coords. While it isn't the best thing ever, I'm very proud of the improvements I've made.
>>8688479
you improved so much in coording and in home decor
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Since summer 2013, went to my first con october 2013
>What area have you improved the most in?
Makeup. I think the thing that has changed the most is that I'm no longer such a cringe-worthy Hetalia weeb
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Mostly I've just been reading threads without posting anything, but looking in the cringe-threads and comparing myself. Jk but I guess I just have grown up and gotten to know what looks good and what doesn't
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
POSING
I'm so uncomfortable during photoshoots, which is a shame since I therefore can't get good photos of my cosplays.
I do apologize for my wrinkly costume in the 2015 photo, I didn't have any chances of ironing it
I love these threads~
they make me glad to know I wasn't the only one who started as a horrendous ita
>>8689487
Holy shit you look adorable on the right
>>8686885
I didn't know you browsed her, hmmm.
>>8689512
do you not know how image dumps work
>>8686899
what dress is that on the right?
>>8689598
Some dress from Magic Tea Party on taobao. Not sure of the name
>>8688590
Anon, the left is an arcade of some sort not a home.
>>8689608
i love your sense of humor
Left is Aug 2014 and right is Sep 2015
I was a damned mess when I started (wearing a school polo?!?) but I get a heck of a laugh out of it now
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
around 3 years, although I used to just dress up at home but now I attend more meets and wear lolita out much more often
>What area have you improved the most in?
i used to put items together that didnt necessarily match but thought worked because "its sweet! so it works!", but now I try to put pieces together that actually work lol
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
just basically knowing what the faux-pas are
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
wig styling and make up 100%
>>8686882
Are you that 'naturally lolita' girl?
>>8686908
Noice
>>8690088
>also doesn't know how image dumps work
>>8690064
Oh my god your coord on the right is beautiful
First pic was my first ever meetup, I had to borrow an OP and didn't own a wig. My hedgehog bag is as old as I am, he's actually a backpack, I thought he looked better than he did. I don't have any more recent photos actually, I'm terrible like that.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
I've been a lurker for around 7 years and actually started wearing lolita just over 2 years ago.
>What area have you improved the most in?
I think I'm better now at general aesthetic eg. if something should look good in theory but just doesn't work I am better at noticing. Also I am better at planning accessories that go with more of my wardrobe.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
I think especially nitpick threads have contributed to it, plus cold cut criticism is nice.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
I need to get more accessories together, my coords stay simple generally. I also need to figure out which style of wig suits me best because depending on photo angle, full fringe doesn't suit me.
I think I'm leaning more towards classic now, I'm quite tall and a friend was amazing and sold me a Mary Magdalene OP (pic related) which is my favourite piece I own.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
I've lurked for over 7 years but this year and the last is when I've become truly involved with my local lolita/cosplay community
>What area have you improved the most in?
Probably realizing that "just because it's brand does't mean you look great" (re: 2010, that was an AP JSK and Btssb purse... I thought I was very ~loli~)
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Probably teaching me how to use taobao/other shopping services and making me realize that I need to be able to not only take criticism and use it to improve but to also not take that criticism too seriously as well, that sometimes you just gotta close your internet browser and not think so much about everything
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Instead of impulse buying something because it's cheap, readily available right this minute, and "might" be my size and instead save up and get something custom sized for example or be more patient in waiting for a piece I really love and that's really special. Not really a weak point but as a goal, I would really like to put together at least one gothic and one classic co-ordinate sometime next year. Right now my wardrobe looks like pastel AP vomit a la 2009.
>>8686879
What print is the one on the right?
>>8686906
I love that wig, holy cow. It's so gorgeous.
>>8689487
That's one hell of an improvement! You look so cute!
>>8689580
I didn't notice it was an image dump, lol my bad.
>>8688028
Oh I'm sorry anon, did someone mess up your OTT headpiece and scepter?
>>8687678
I don't think you weight is an issue. You look great.
>>8687678
Looking at the people in the background I don't think you have to worry about your weight. Absolutely love the colors on that 2015 pic btw.
>>8686879
Oh man I love these.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Since 2008, so, 7 years.
>What area have you improved the most in?
All of them? Hair/makeup especially, I guess.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
A lot - so much exposure to various outfits and what people criticize in outfits helped me develop a better eye for it. I was posted once with criticism early on (2008 or 2009, the criticism was extremely tame, as well, mostly just "this is cute, but not lolita") and it really did help me improve/see things differently.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Ehhh more accessorizing, or making outfits more interesting than just standard JSK+BLOUSE formula... Also, trying to find more flattering outfits for my face-shape...
>>8688229
Your a piece of shit human being. Stop fat shaming.
>>8686879
Here's progress using the same dress just for fun.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
I'll focus on Lolita since that's my pic.
I've been interested in jfashion since around 2008. I lurked lolita related threads like crazy, but I didn't have a lot of money to spend on it as a student. I always liked the style, but I wasn't sure if it would be for me. I started buying a lot of Liz Lisa in 2012. On a whim, I bought a dress from Bodyline just to see if I'd like it. Pic on the left is me trying it on. I didn't look great, but it wasn't hideous, so I went for it.
>What area have you improved the most in?
Everything? Probably taste though. I had to get over a lot of animu style clothing trends.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Lurking concrit threads as well as inspiration threads has been really helpful. Nitpick threads are also nice because I'm still trying to close the gap between what seems like a good idea for a coord, but looks kind of bad irl. I notice a lot more details than I did before as well.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
I'd like to wear my stuff out more. I'm not in a comm because the nearest one is mostly students who don't live in the area and are vastly younger than me and also affiliated with the university's anime club which is an embarrassment.
>>8690505
small but significant changes!
I went through some rough times with no petti or shoes for too long.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
2007ish
>What area have you improved the most in?
Everything. Growing up and getting more money really helped.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Nitpick threads and COF threads are great for opinions on coords and learning what goes with what. I like the tough love concrit.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Accessorizing. I could be better.
>>8690555
>Growing up and getting more money really helped.
Oh anon I hear you. You've really come a long way. I really like your last two coords
>>8689487
That picture on the right oh my god you are adorable!
This thread is making me happy I haven't deleted the photos of my first coord (c.2013) off facebook.
I'm now doing EGA and have yet to go to a meet up.
>>8686879
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
I've been actively wearing Lolita fashion for about 4 years.
>What area have you improved the most in?
Using my natural har instead of wigs, transitioning from sweet into gothic, and creating comfortable coords to wear when I go out.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
I don't know if I can put it to words, but /cgl/ has played a major role on my improvement, I always like to read Anon's feedback, post my coords and follow the advice I get because I know there is no sugar coating nor asspatting going on unlike other lolita fashion-related sites.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Originality, I tend to copy many trends and coords; also, I love using my natural hair ut I need how to make elaborate hairstyles; last but not least, accesorizing and staying away from complete sets.
>>8690435
>fat shaming
Go away
>>8690288
Thanks. Haha I'm nowhere near that point, but I'm getting close to the obese range again as far as BMI is concerned. Plus I don't feel as strong, energetic or flexible as I did last year. I have to wear binders to just fit into most of my brand without maxing the shirring all the way out when it was quite comfortable before. At least that's motivation.
>>8690765
Hey so I have fairly large boobs, not as big as yours but big enough that wearing lolita is hard - but you say you wear a binder, how has it affected your boobs?
I'm slowly clearing out replicas from my closet as I learn to coord better.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Cosplay:2008, Lolita: 2011ish
>What area have you improved the most in?
Pressing my seams while sewing. I wish someone told me sooner because everything looks so neat and clean now because of it.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Progress threads are my main source of inspo and where I picked up a lot of small tricks. Bless all of you that post still.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
I want to meet people but I'm terribly self conscious. I need to buy more feet for my sewing machine and I should probably invest in more blouses and shoes for my wardrobe.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
I've been interested in lolita for maybe four years, but only dressing for a little over one year.
> What area have you improved the most in?
Coording in general? I'm much better at putting outfits together now, though I still have a lot of work to do.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Cgl has helped me realize what looks bad and tacky. It also provides me with a lot of lolita photos that give me inspiration.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
My weight(I've recently started working on this with a workout routine and healthy eating), and better coording. I want to be better with coording before I actually buy brand.
>>8691412
I think your improvement is my favorite. SO much better in just a year! It's amazing how just getting that eye for what's tacky can make such a change... You're after pic is super cute!!
>>8689599
Angel Fish
so many cute dresses
>>8688623
you have certainly improved but i still think your make up is a bit too harsh. don't know the character on the right though so i have no idea if its on purpose, but the eyeliner is a bit too much.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
About four/five years? I looked at it for ages before taking the plunge. Thought I looked hot shit in the first coord.
>What area have you improved the most in?
I think I've improved with colour balancing, and knowing how to match themes and add in little bits to make it look more uniform. That and finding cheap burando.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Mostly for inspiration, like looking at other people's coords, how they matched colours, how to surf taobao and aliexpress... I think without /cgl/ i'd still be a massive ita.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
My weight for sure. I put on a lot of weight due to hormone injection, stress, laziness and too many cookies. Got a gym membership but I haven't used it yet.
>>8686882
use a wig or style your hair
you need a better hair accesory
IRON your clothes
this is a nitpick but you don't need that blue accent on your wristcuffs
>>8692517
ah damn didn't read it was a dump
>>8686936
you are really cute anon!
>>8691842
The eyeliner looking to harsh thing might actually be my lashes, they're quite thick. Honestly the eyemakeup for the character is really hard, since she has really weird eyes. Thanks for the tip tho! I'll think about it next time
>>8691412
The yellow looks really good on you
I'm trying to catch up to new school after living under a rock from 2004-2010. I know this dress is disgusting, but I still have it because reasons
>>8693104
your newschool has an oldschool vibe and that's okay with me
>>8687039
Sort of unrelated but I love the way you smile in the pic on the left. Something about big, happy-looking smiles really warms my heart.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Officially 4.5 years for cosplay. I'm starting to get into Lolita but I haven't decided on my first brand buy yet.
>What area have you improved the most in?
I taught myself to sew, to that was a big help. I've also improved on being more outgoing at cons.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
It's really gotten me close to choosing my first buy, and it's shown me a lot of dos and don'ts.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
I just want to get better at sewing and continue to improve on my propmaking.
>>8687504
I admire your ability to make skirts work. They always look like shit on me.
Love your wig and the use of gorgeous muted/dusty pinks, btw. I'd love to see a wardrobe post from you.
>>8690874
It doesn't do much aside smoosh them and create a flatter look. Doesn't always work out better, but I will take it over strait up boobloaf. I've mostly been a con lolita lately because that's all I'm ever able to get off work for, so that means wearing my stuff for hours on end while doing artist alley. Not to mention my petti's are standard size CP ones and while they do stretch bigger than listed, I'm really pushing it. It rides up under the band of the binder and makes it really painful when I get out of it. Normally I'd just throw on my corset and not feel anything and have great posture and no back pain. I can't even wear it now with a lot of stuff because it adds 1 1/2 inch to my measurements. I'm not looking forward to the next two days.
But that said, if you want to try one, I'd recommend the underworks binder/sports bra. It actually works really well for running and keeping them in place. Don't go with the cheap ones on ebay. Those are painful and worthless.
>>8693104
I know you from my comm. Unrelated but I really love your style, you're killer on DDR machines and seem so cool, but I get too awkward to talk to you. You and L are like top tier but I never know how to approach you. So have anon love until I work up the courage to talk to you. ~ <3
>>8693757
Do you even know what oldschool is
>>8694110
do you even know what a vibe is
>>8693797
you got worse...
>>8686881
Yeah first thing notice is weight gain.
>>8687678
B you are wonderful and honestly so inspiring, I miss coming to meet up and hanging out with you! You're honestly one of my biggest inspirations when it comes to coording because I'm a bit bigger myself but you show me that I don't have to be teeny tiny to look fucking awesome! I still wear the resin sprinkle star you gave me when I ordered some of your tights like all the time! Okay I'm gonna stop gushing now short version is you're wonderful and inspiring esp. when im struggling with my selfesteem and I miss you!
>>8693757
Thankyou x I like elements of the newer looks but something in me always drags me back to simpler coords, contrasting or white lace trims etc. My wallet won't stretch to let me do proper old school or OTT justice most of the time but I have a little stab at current trends then retreat to cotton peter pan collar blouses for a bit
>>8693879
Thankyou so much! But can I just say I am the most awkward turtle in the world; I'm always fucking up and shitting myself on the inside, so if I come across as 'cool' to you I guess I've worked hard enough, but the last thing I want to do is be unapproachable or make someone else feel inadequate. Please don't let me make you feel too uncomfortable to be yourself. I think I'd like to talk to you, too but honestly I'm just as scared. I don't feel like I fit in with the rest of the DDR players even though I've been at it for over a year now, but if you think I'm good, I feel extremely flattered and maybe we could play together sometime?
>>8693879
And I wouldn't say 'top tier' lol I make some questionable decisions like doing wa lolita and mixing black with navy. 70% of my wardrobe is offbrand/bodyline/indie but thankyou again
>>8690342
Glorious! And screw it, i like the flower crown
>>8686879
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Cosplay since 2007, lolita since last year!
>What area have you improved the most in?
I would like to say my makeup game for sure. I've also been working on making my own cosplays thanks to a friend of mine so that's a huge improvement for me.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Seeing other people and their improvement inspires me to work harder rip. Also helped me with coording and the "what not to wear" sort of things. My first coord was a mess.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Just continuously working on making my own things and also posing for sure.
>>8695489
Fuck the haters, I love flower crowns and I'm keeping them forever.
>>8689487
Anon, your right is the most memorable coord to me. Its my favorite best of bodyline photo.
I bought that OP because of your photo despite disliking bodyline quality and i still dislike it but your coord still inspires me to wear it right.
>>8690627
Please don't come to any.
>>8689671
It took me a moment to figure out what way your legs were in the second picture.
Lovely improvement though, What dress are you wearing in the right?
>>8688477
ain't really fuck wit me way back when but how bout now
YOU LOOK FANTASTIC
Apologies for this not so artistic or eye pleasing collage.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
I've been in cosplay for 6/7 years now and Lolita just over a year!
>What area have you improved the most in?
General construction in putting things together and definitely make-up also.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Inspiration and honest as hell feedback.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Just continue to improve in general! Also get better when working with armor or large props. Posing/making my face shape more flattering (thanks shironuri for making my face look even more round) I need to work on as well.
>>8697722
double the improvement, and double the dubs
keep rocking
>>8697722
woah! nice improvement. I really love your latter stuff
>>8697722
My new fav
>>8686905
Listen, I get this is star chan and all of that bs but seriously what is the dress on the left?
>>8698727
Bodyline Separates P261
![2rr7Ify[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/kcCc5kF.jpg "2rr7Ify[1].jpg")
1. feb 2014 my first coord oh god
2. around aug 2014 i didn't improve very much in my first year, and was a huge ita
3. oct 2015 my favourite coord
4. oct 2015 what seems to be my best coord
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
since february 2014
>What area have you improved the most in?
posing, make up and matching things a little better
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
i used to post in coord help but i think just looking at a lot of other people's coords in general has influenced what i think looks good. cof concrit has been helpful too, i like that people are honest and give me pointers on how to improve
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
i was more adventurous with my coords at first, but seem to have fallen into being super matchy. i want to have the self confidence to experiment again
>>8686879
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
about a year and a half but have been interested and buying it before I actually started.
>>What area have you improved the most in?
I honestly don't know really, I know I still need to work on accessorising though.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
I think coord help threads and inspo threads are the most helpful.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Learning to accessorise and buy less skirts.
I've remade this cosplay twice with three different colour palettes and i'm not remaking it again.
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Cosplaying since 2011, conning since 2007
>What area have you improved the most in?
Patterning and construction.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Harsh critique and honest opinions along with helpful tutorials have helped me considerably.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Prosthetics, latex, and makeup
>>8698841
Hnng yes
I love your style, you're always so cute. You've improved so much!
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Since around 2010. I admired lolitas from afar and lurked until 2013. Been wearing it for two years now and have finally settled into my own style.
>What area have you improved the most in?
Haha, uuhhh everything really. Mostly I've learned what looks good on my large chest.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
The brutal honesty def helped me. Sifting though ita and COF threads to see what looks good/bad and why.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
I'd like to be a little more adventurous/ experimental with my coords and lose a little weight. Also I could be better at posing.
>>8698826
v qt
BEHOLDDD!!!!
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Since my weeaboo days, 2006ish
>What area have you improved the most in?
I have definitely improved in being able to tell apart shit quality from reasonable quality.. however my normie wardrobe is now effected by this.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
If you dress like shit, you will get called out - STOP DRESSING LIKE SHIT. /cgl/ likes to be upfront and blunt, which I can appreciate..
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
I need more matching themes.. I own a lot of stuff with the tags still attached because its unwearable due to me never having stuff to match it.
>>8687678
Did you gain weight?
>>8700471
do you have anything relevant to contribute?
>>8690123
Are you from Calgary? You look extremely familiar for some reason.
>>8698769
thank you jesus christ. That girl has good taste and people are just brats.
>>8694173
nah she cute
also isn't sonico or whatever fat?
>>8700548
Not fat, just a bit thicker
>>8686879
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
I've been into the cosplay scene for almost 7 years now. Yoko was my first semi-self done cosplay, though.
>What area have you improved the most in?
I've improved a lot in sewing, which I'm super thankful for. I also learned how to make props, that's probably my best achievement.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
/cgl/'s inspired me to take better care of my weight. i was never "fat" but i see that my body wasn't flattering for mid drifts so i've started eating better and i'm working on a flat stomach. I've also gotten pickier about accuracy.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
Makeup for sure. I see i'm getting better the more I try though.
>>8686879
>How long have you been in the jfashion or cosplay scene?
Going on two years this december.
>What area have you improved the most in?
No sure, i think I've improved in lots of little ways.
>What role has /cgl/ played in your improvement so far?
Coord help threads are always useful to me.
>What weak point(s) do you want to work on next?
I need more accessories. I only just found my preferred lolita style, so now i need to get more quality jewelry, headdresses and things of the like. I'd also like to buy more boleros because i feel like they can really add to an outfit.
>>8701761
Thank you!! My bedroom has two massive windows, and my mirror sits between them. it helps so much with bright, natural lighting.
>>8687716
You are awesome, keep it up.
>>8701749
Where is the bottom right wig from/what model?
>>8701749
you look so much better in classic and light colors, I hope that's your new preferred style
>>8698914
Thank you.
>>8701749
I can't even imagine you in sweet any more, such a switch matie, you looked good in both though.
>>8690123
It would be better if you had full body shots to see more of your shoes. But it's a slight improvement with the wigs and wearing OPs
>>8698853
your paint looks the worst on ur current. Why yellow?
>>8700595
hey I follow you on instagram, your progress is amazing!
>>8686881
desu I liked your old coord better.
>>8688548
Yeah I'm trying to figure out better ways to colour my eyebrows white, I've seen cosplayers like Knitemaya use white facepaint so I considered trying that out or something.
Also they should be greyish since his eyebrows are that originally but yeah, it's difficult with thick black brows haha. Thank you tho!
>>8698853
I think you'd benefit from better facial expressions, but nice work!
