Become the Lolita
 

oow thank you so much for this beautiful guide!
I love lolita very much but i didnt wear a lolita dress before XD
besides lolita dresses are way too expensive *-* i need to save up a lot! *-*
but i think.. i have.. kind of.. lolita lifestyle.. not completely tho! XD

But there is one thing tht I wonder, what do lolitas wear in normal life? Do they keep wearing petticoats and such??

Japanese school girls only have Sunday off so they usually go to the Harajuku (the cosplay area in Tokyo) and dress up in Lolita. There they would mingle with cosplayers, visual kei peeps, and other Lolitas, get their photos taken for several magazines, or just acting their calm and elegant Lolita selfs. During school and weekdays, however, they would usually wear normal clothing. But some take Lolita as their preferred clothing and dress in it all of the time (like Momoko from Kamikaze Girls). Also for buying Lolita clothing. It is a bit expensive, but many Lolitas make their own clothing if they can't afford them. But if you lack sewing skills, you can buy Lolita-like skirts from places like Walmart or thrift stores. And adorn yourself in cheap accessories!

I agree with most of what you said, and find it good advice ^_^

However, I have to disagree with this statement:

' Newbie Lolitas should never hesitate to buy whatever they find is just so kawaii!'

I wish it were true, but being Lolita takes a lot of organisation and co-ordination. If you just buy random things that are 'Kawaii' you may end up on a website called 'Lolita Fucks.' This website display people who are doing Lolita completely wrong - and although it's pretty harsh I'm sure most people don't want to end up there! Also I'm sure if people want to be Gothic Lolita, they want to do it properly. Buying things that are 'kawaii' is good, as long as the co-ordinate and look elegant and fit with your outfit! Just my input there ^_^

ooww they only have Sunday off??owww i see... hmm...
alright i get it! thank you Akazukin!!^-^v

hmmm... thats a good point miss misa.. hmm..
I didnt see wrong lolitas tho.. i mean on website or so.. maybe i should check!^^

I really like the guide you posted. I'm a Gothic and Sweet Lolita on the side, and I live in Alabama so nobody knows why I dress up like that when I go out in public. -_- Haha, I just laugh when people stare. I'm also pretty poor so I find whatever dresses work for me and I normally top it off with a cute Japanese hairstyle. (I have naturally curly hair, so I don't have to get a perm.) And when I'm not wearing my dresses, I usually dress in casual skirts and pants, or dress Goth Punk.

But yes, I agree on that guideline. Unfortunately, a lot of people can't afford dresses and such, so it's really hard to pull everything together. =( (I find online stores like vivcore and Baby the Stars Shine Bright have a bunch of stuff if you can't get it at your local stores. It may be costly, but you definitely find what you want.)

Everyone, don't give up though and don't be afraid to be your inner Lolita! ^_^

Nice guide =)
I've noticed i have almost a lolita lifestyle... i love crafting, baroque, rococo, edwardian, watching operas, classical music, elegant looks, and i tend to be polite with everyone (even if they hate me)

But... my city is way too hot... Lolita clothes are too heavy D:

I will make a lolita dress soon... I promise i'll post it here =)

Actually, I wouldn't recommend looking at how anime girls wear lolita. We get a lot of cat ears and frilly beasts that way...
Other than that and what has already been said in other posts, you're pretty accurate.
However, I'd like to add that it isn't a MUST to be a lifestyle lolita. You don't have to enjoy tea parties, embroidery, etc to dress lolita. It's never bad to be polite and courteous, but if all lolitas are that way, why have lolitas earned the stereotype of being elitist bitches?

I have a Gothloli dress I wear only when I jam on my guitar and pretending to be a J-rocker.:vsign: :D

I'm a guy, now I'm not into doing Loli myself. But I recently thought I wanted to try dressing in a old-fasioned way. Not like a pirate or anything but more like a gentlemen. Pocketwatches, vest, white button down shirt, brown pants. You get the picture:D . How could I do that?

I mean like instead of victorian lolita like victorian gentleman

^ There's Kodona or Ouji for that. Here is a place where you can get good information on that. :)

What a nice thread! :D I discovered an inexpensive casual lolita company at Anime Boston: The White Peacock. Being casual, it's not super elaborate, and the cherry skirt I have from that label is not of the highest craftsmanship, but it's great for those of us beginner-lolis who don't have the money to spend on, for example, Baby, the Stars Shine Bright.

The one piece you left out was an hat. Victorian men did not go out into the street bare headed by choice. You need either a classic bowler (derby) or top hat. Good ones are not cheap, but they last forever and feel better whe you wear them for any length of time. Though if you wanted to do more of a laborer's genre of victorian you could get by with a cap. A boater only works if you are wearing "yachting clothes" (white pants!) and they are not comfortable on the head at all. (Yes, I have all 4 of these styles in my closet.:p )

Here's one of many places who sell these. I recommend the brown bowler, unless you want to go more formal with the top hat.
Victorian Mens Hats

im working on turning california lolita;)

a little help
 

Hi I need a little help. I saw a 1950 dress that can be a Gothic lolita look with some alteration. What do you think. Can someone please share some input please. Thank you and sorry for bugging yeah.

Got any pics of it?

I just learned about the Goth-Sweet Loli thing. I think me and my friend might try the Kodona. Any tips?