Dress bingeing is my weakness too. It's like, 'I can spend $50 on the matching necklace.... OR I can spend thrice the price on the other cut of the dress because, Uhh, VERSATILITY???' Lmfao
This is me and I feel exposed. LOL I get so distracted by the pretty dresses and the rest ends up being an afterthought and I end up buying more things than planned. lol
Ok hear me out: get tights and then cut the legs off. Then use them with a garter belt! I have a uhhh round ass that never fights into one size fits all tights AND I'm tall, so this option works for me!
I've seen some very nice pretty ones on etsy, which usually have a pretty good size variation. And a historical way of preventing the tights from slipping is either garters, or shorts. Like of the lacy bloomer variety
I'm an athlete and I struggle to find cute socks or tights that will fit my calves. Sometimes my socks are so tight that they leave imprints on my legs and it's very uncomfortable.
Hot glue them, maybe? But you might have to hand wash + air dry to prevent the glue from coming off. Or a perhaps you could clip-on a cute bow. You might even be able to drape lace with safety pins. Ahhhh, I'm just trying to throw out ideas for those struggling
Oh wow. The pearl garland was something I wanted you to mention. Headpieces and accessories are the pieces I make by hand. I love making the fake flowers and ruffles. It adds a personalized touch to a coord. My struggle is shoes since I have man feet. I have pumps that I add in stuff to make it passable.
@@lady_sir_knight3713 yeah, I know lindy bop sells shoe clips, though they might fit gothic better than sweet. And as a regular mock vintage store it's perhaps a little more accessible price wise
Don't forget crowns, tiaras, vintage hats from thrift stores/antique shops, as well as pretty barrettes. I also love Russian kokoshnik style hats for OTT Lolita. One of my favorite OTT headpieces is a sailing ship that clips on! It's very Marie Anthoinette, but I love it like a baby! P.S. Glad you remembered veils.
this is PERFECT! I can never find right headpieces for my dresses, and end up forgetting to get one. It’s the worst feeling when you have a beautiful dress and your head is just sad looking. THANK YOU LOR
I was told the reason KC became associated with headbows was because there used to be a Japanese manga series about a girl named Katyusha who always had a big red headbow on. Evidently it was popular enough for the word katyusha to start being the word for headbows.
I'd love if you could work with Holly and make a video about how to style lolita in differently for people of different heights. There's not a lot of resources for taller lolitas.
mintjaan I’m not extremely tall, about 178cm, but some things that could help are underskirts, strap extenders and some minor alterations if the dress doesn’t have straps with buttons. Buying longer dresses helps as well, metamorphose dresses are usually longer and indie brands that offer costum sizing can make the skirt part longer on request. Though most people don’t care if your dress doesn’t exactly reach your knees.
Something I like to do is using tights instead of Otks. It removes the gap between the dress and the socks and provide an illusion that the dress is longer than it is. Also underskirts. I don’t have one myself but i hope to get one in the future.
I hate how underskirts look on me (183cm), so I only buy dresses that are long enough now. I wear classic, so I have a lot of IW dresses, which tend to come in a long size, and they’re pretty inexpensive on the secondhand markets. I’ve noticed that some OTKs are stretchier than others, IW’s OTKs tend to be stretchier and longer than BTSSB’s. However, most of the time I just assume an OTK will be a UTK on me, and I don’t really care if my knees are showing anyway. I would recommend tights, but cute ones usually wouldn’t fit me due to my height, so be wary of that. If you want simple sheerish stockings, I have a striped pair from Target that I pair with more gothic coords and they’re quite nice.
@@abbeylawford4716 hello :3 I am personally ALSO a tall classic lolita and I think you would like souffle song! Their dresses are pretty tall-lolita friendly I just bout their 'magic night museum' jsk and it goes below my knees! Also i know devilinspired in the classic category they generally have pretty tall-friendly dresses
kitty kingdom I’ve owned that dress before but the bodice sat on my torso strangely so I sold it. My order also took over three months to ship, and I just don’t want to deal with that again. I’ve looked at devilinspired, but never bought from them; I’m not willing to pay their inflated prices.
As a classic lolita I always struggle with finding jewel-tone accessories to go with main pieces, especially that beautiful emerald green color used in Classic Fairy Tales from AP or that new Teatime at Grandma's print from Lady Sloth. I guess I could always make my own since I can sew, but it would be nice to have some already made options too
This is a nice spread. However, I would say that whether a hair accessory works also depends on your hairstyle. Not everyone opts for a fringe, not everyone goes for long hairstyles (whether natural or in wigs), and some accessories work better with those than others. The short version is that it's all about balance :P
Every time I order from devilinspired I write your name in the recommendation box. Personally I was coming to the realization that my head piece collection was lacking. But I have troubles finding shoes of good quality but aren't really expensive (ie: cottoncandyfeet)
You could try buying regular kitten heels/ballet flats and adding elastic lacing and shoe clips? Lindy bop (a mock vintage/rockabilly company that's quite big in the uk) I know does print and plain ones in a variety of colours and fabrics (I.e. red velvet). And don't forget you can sew on the fabric edging of ballet flats or even through the fake suede/matte fabric
3:37 :O this wig looks super good on you!!! It compliments your face shape really nicely, and makes you look like a floofy shepardess rococo princess, if that makes sense
Katyusha became the word for a headband much like we might say "alice band" after alice in wonderland wearing one. A song about a girl named Katyusha (which is the diminutive or cute nickname of Katherine) became famous in Japan and the singer apparently wore headbands and sellers would advertise the items as "just like Katyusha" or something to that effect.(apparently because I've also read that she never wore a headband, sellers just coined it as though she did? It was 1914 so I suppose people heard the song and didn't know whether she wore one or not)
Hello! I'm just getting started with my lolita journey -- my girlfriend has been in the community for years and she started encouraging me to get into it and I fell in love! Your videos have been so so helpful in trying to figure out coords and things like that, but something I'm really struggling with is finding shoes. I'm a size 12 US (I'm 6'1 and also plus size) and I can never find any shoes that fit me! Do you have any suggestions on where to look?
i’m a US womens 11.5 and the taobao brands antaina and angelic imprint both have sizes big enough for me and bigger and they’re budget friendly considering they’re from taobao
I love vintage hats with a classic lolita! I'd be tempted to do wardrobe post at some point since I'm apparently an anomaly who actually Has Hella blouses and head pieces 😂
oooof i need better headpieces for my dress!!!! i love this video, tho, and grabbing the spiderwebs LMAO!!! i honestly would love a black dress "haul" video sometime lmao, i also have an affinity for sweet and gothic looks so it would be fun to have even more of your inspiration!!! also.... i stan Cottage Core Lor LMAO. super excited about head pieces DIY video!!!!
I'd love a video on tights/socks too!! I never know what prints are okay with dresses or if prints should be mixed or whether socks or tights are the better option!
This was mega helpful! For new video ideas, maybe one about styling solid colored dresses or dresses with minimal prints? I have two of them and I have no idea what to wear them with.
boater hat tip - if you want to use your natural hair if you tie a little ponytail or bun just on the inside of your hat, you can put your hat so it covers it and use the hair tie as an anchor for a hat pin or bobby pin! i find it really helps to stop my boater from slipping backwards, but you do have to do the hairband pretty tight!
another tip for securing your headpieces: sewing wig clips to it! I do this with my hats all the time. It's a more permanent option than using pins but it will stay IN PLACE! Edit: this is also for ppl whose hair texture doesn't always cooperate with traditional pins XD
I love this! It is so helpful. If you are ever looking for ideas for future sponsored ads, I would love to see a whole series of this for different parts of coords. (I personally would love one for wrist wear or jewelry in general... I am horrible at finding things to put on my hands and and wrists)
That very lovely hat you want to make is called a Bergère hat. A popular style in the 18th century for ladies wanting to affect an easy pastoral style. I honestly really love it! Its such a timeless style that fits with all wardrobes!
I have a really hard time with other accessories like hair pins finding hair pins in the right color. Going to online shops is mostly expensive because of shipping. I also have trouble with necklaces. There's always an art for necklaces. When do you use a bigger piece? Also I wished to see the masquerade mask in this video whenever you wear it. It's magic! Loved the video I will definitely try the bigger rectangle headpiece! 💗💗💗💗
ok lor jeez im gonna place an order with devilinspiread already (writing this after i made the order. first time buying wigs. SO EXCITED!!!! they're definitely gonna get use outside of lolita too!!)
Hi. I am not a lolita, but I love your videos. I use your videos as a source of ideias and inspiration for my own fashion style. I wear the New look siluette created at the end of the 40's by Dior. He was inspired by eduardian dresses to create the siluette. I started having so much Fun in my fashion fallowing lolita tips on peaticoats, matching socks, wearing blouses under dresses with no sleeves and paying more attention to my headpices to balance out the shape of the skirts. Seeing the thought process lolitas put on their coords is amazing. I understand the differences between the two fashions but understanding the similarities can open up a New creative way to wear the things we love. May I suggest some things from my fashion to yours? Bird cage veils with pearls would look amazing, you can find these veils in all colors to match coords. Sailor hats, can also be amazing and I think you already own one. Halo hats from the 60's can also look adorable. Slanted cartwheel hats with flowers underneth the higher point of the brim would also look adorable. A pillbox hat would substitute a french berret nicely. Since hats were made to match dresses they are found in many different colors. I am having Fun looking for pices for my Cherry, Strawberry, navy and cat print dresses and looking for watching more lolita videos. I hope you don't mind the suggestions ( It is all they are anyway) and I hope you don't mind being my inspiration for another fashion. Thanks for all the advice.😘
the half bonnet thing: i wore a similar headpiece for historical re-enactment of mid Victorian London, and it was called a scuttle. it was a bonnet brim with a lace curtain hanging down the back, and lay much flatter than a conventional bonnet. tho seeing what lolitas call bonnets, they're all scuttles! but thats just me being a historical costume nerd, so. also all you're lacey headbands are morning caps and i LOVE them.
this really helped me figure out how to match stuff i already have with my coords! for most of my dresses i just default to the same pink beret >< id love a video on socks/tights and shoes and accessories like jewellery as thats another thing i still am struggling with,,ily lor 💝☁️🌸🍃
Wow, perfect timing Lor! I've just pulled out my sewing machine to whip up my 1st headpiece, I'm a new subscriber and just wanted to say thanks, I've only just started dipping my toes into goth lolita after years and years of admiration and now I'm just going for it after seeing how beautiful and happy you and your lovely girlfriend Holly are, cheers for the very helpful and funny videos x💜x
Straw (hats or the material in general) react really well to steam so you can actually steam in flourishes or bend like you we describing! Just put it on a wig head (not a human head!) steam it until malleable and then tie/pin it into place and let completely cool before releasing! That can help spruce up any boater/straw hat! It can also be used to make a hat wider by steaming it and then putting it onto larger wig head! These tricks also work for felt!
I always sew snap clips into my berets and hats, (like the type of clips you get on wigs and hair extensions), Its a really easy way to make sure your headwear always stays on! Usually just one or two is enough to keep things sturdy
Headdresses are always super hard for me so this really helped! After watching this, I actually got the ruffle headband on devil inspired and a cute blouse! I of course told them that I found them because of your video! I've watcher you for so long, and your positivity has really helped me threw some tough times. Thank you for being you
I definitely agree with everyone saying socks/tights are hard. I think a lot of us plus sized girls just go with basic white frilly socks and call it a day. Tights are a bit like headdresses in that I don't usually see sizes given? or they're left pretty vague, so I can just never risk it. I know of one site (welovecolors.com) that will do plus sized solid colour tights, but nothing else really suited to sweet or classic Lolita. Any resources you have or can gather through your network would be great!
I have an OP that is tight enough to trap me in it. Still going to wear it because even the largest size doesn't accommodate bigger shoulders. And as long as someone is there to grab the dress and yank it off- it /does/ come off. :') Buying that lovely veil for the dress - the cross designs will match.
Thanks so much for the advice, Lor! I’ll try to remember that lolita is not only the main piece, I just see the dresses and go down a rabbit hole while neglecting everything else😂
Thank you for this helpful video Lor! Recently I’ve started to really build my lolita wardrobe and I’m definitely lacking in the headwear department, so this gave me some ideas of what to get. 💗
Thank you for this video, Lor! I definitely fall into the trap of not having enough headpieces but tons of dresses, lol. I appreciate all of these ideas!
I love the idea of pairing head pieces from certain releases with dresses from other releases! I have one of the Ariana headdresses from Angelic Pretty that I wear with one of my Strawberry Witch dresses.
So yeah... I’m not leaving the house but I’m getting my first cord ready... I can dress up in my house and be adorable all alone.... thanks for the Links help
Hi! Love this one ❤️ I'm going to go make some fancy headpieces for myself and this has given me so many good ideas! Thanks for your awesome content Lor !!!!
I also feel like I'm always looking for new dresses, and I end up forgeting the other pieces. I don't have a lot of head accessories as well,my favorite type of head accesories are headbows and berrets.
I usually wear the matching headpiece to a dress if I own it, of find something very similar. For example I wear my ap whip collection jsk with the whimsical vanilla chan kc, both in black. I needed something bigger than a barette, and this kc matches quite well. I’m still looking for something to match one of my meta dresses, as I can’t find the matching headpiece, it’s an odd black/purple gingham and I haven’t found anything in that colour.
My mom incredibly generously gave me some money to get accessories cause I was in the dress cycle. I forget to get headpieces..... I have MANY socks now though!
Thank you for making this video! When it comes to head accessories, I get nervous, cause I don't know if it's look good with the rest of the coord or not, even if it's the same colour. This gave me confidence. :3
I struggle the most with choosing tights and OTKs. I have a few but there are all plain black and I've been told I need some pattern ones but I'm always afraid the pattern may clash with the dress
The part I struggle with most are shoes!!! I can't seem to find good pretty shoes that don't make my feet feel like they're entering a new circle of hell after 10 minutes (unless theyre really sad boring ones).. Oh, and after that is also when wearing a short sleeved blouse, my arms just feel so.. nakey...? And wristcuffs can sometimes look rly off?? Anyway thank u for ur service to the community, what would we do without these easy to digest videos honestly.. EDIT: literally just saw the shoe video in the sidebar oops ignore that
I am not someone who typically likes hats or bows on my head, so it is very very unlikely for me to find something I like. I thought having a bow would fix this, but with the fact I look terrible in fringes and personally prefer side bangs, a bow turns out to look very out of place, oddly big, and doesn't frame my head in a very flattering way. Plus, Smaller bows don't usually balance the dress itself, cause me to look like a poodle, or don't show up at all because they are behind my head. So my natural inclination is berets as they do look decent on me... But I hate wearing hats and it never feels natural to wear a beret. I do own a bonnet, however it is for cosplay and not lolita so I'm unsure of how construction may or may not be different and if it is one or the other then I'm worried it may be the same as berets. How should I deal with this or overcome it?
I just wish that lolitas put more effort into their wigs idk as somebody who really likes wigs I think these beautiful dresses need better hair than synthetic but I know hair is superrrrr expensive
Sounds ridiculous but I always am hesitant about buying blouses. How will it look underneath the dress? How do I know this cream or black will match the cream or black on the dress? Just two things I think about when I look for some.
