I have a question, but first I think I need to express clearly that I do not want to bash anyone, nor do I want the replies to contain any bashing ...I just want clean answers and opinions without insulting anyone.
Now, on to my question(s).
It's the same with any fashion - some people look good in a certain item of clothing, others don't. Some people's personality suits a certain style - others look awkward in it. Some people have no awareness of either and they might end up not looking so good.
In this way, it's possible that, for example, a "chubbier" girl (generalized: US size 16 and up, but it also depends on height of course) might look bad in Lolita (any of them; Sweet, Gothic, etc.) fashion, because sometimes ruffles and petticoats can optically add to the width of a person. Does everyone agree with that?
Now, my question is: in the case of a chubby girl that happens to be fashion-conscious, so she knows what looks good on her and what doesn't.. if she makes the right fashion-decisions about how to wear Lolita; as in: chooses a flattering dress in a colour that suits her with shoes that don't make her look dumpy and so on, and basically looks stunning.... <3
Do you think it is a MUST that a Lolita is skinny? Or can chubbyness actually add to the cuteness of the look?
The same goes for Visual Kei ...Gackt, Mana, Miyavi, etc, are all very skinny Asian men, but if you take care to style yourself well,
is it possible for you to be Visual Kei if you're a chubby girl? Or do you find it ridiculous?
Or
should anyone who loves the Japanese fashion styles at least attempt to lose weight?
What do you guys think?