The Most Indecisive Lolita

[ysandrelle]

I'm going to start saving up money for an order from Bodyline to start my lolita career off. First, though, I'd like to know if anyone would be kind enough to help me make a few silly little decisions (I am incredibly indecisive... I stand in the Walgreens candy isle for about 10 minutes trying to figure out what I want, as if it's a major life

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[laraamor]

Black and white are really a good starter. Bodyline too, they have lots of great stuff at really reasonable prices.

But know that if you dress in lolita style, there are huge chances that there will be reaction, from the kids in your school, from you friends, even from your familiy. You must be ready to stand up for yourself (exactly :P) and be proud of what you are.

Last thing: you can start with pieces that are a little more classic to get used to the fashion (and to help prevent shock from others.) Like a pretty black Jsk without all the sweet prints and all for a starter.

I think that's it. :)

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[ysandrelle]

Okay. I've been looking, and I'm surprised how cheap it all is on Bodyline compared to big brands like BTSSB and Angelic Pretty.

Yeah... I'm mostly nervous that my boyfriend and/or his family will be freaked out by it.
(I mean, mid school-year, I quit wearing pajama pants and baggy sweatshirts to school and started wearing dresses, and people reacted pretty huge even then. I'm not so much worried about what people think, I'm just, ya know, a teenage girl.)

Thank you very much :)

[ex_oneremem]

I think blue would look lovely on you =) Limiting colours is very sensible it makes putting outfits together much easier~ For your hair, you could try pin curls? I think theres a tutorial in the memories.

As for kids teasing you etc, explain lolita to them if you feel inclined or if its your mates or your mum, but if it's random people ignore it totally. If people don't get a rise out of you they'll just get bored!

[ysandrelle]

okay, thanks!
(also, I love your userpic.)

[lokisday]

I think your hair is actually very loli! It's a nice colour and looks soft, so I think you could put curls in it or try using curly extensions in your hair colour to add some length. A lot of lolis spend money on wigs that colour (me, for example XD) so it'd be awesome if you showed it

[ysandrelle]

Oh yeah, that's Mana's brand, right? I think it's really nice, it's all very subtle and elegant. I'd really prefer that over pastels xD Though I really do like Sweet Lolita and Country Lolita.
Thanks!

[terrified]

Black and white is 'easier'. It's harder to go wrong with that combo.

As far as high school, I will say this... It's a time of vast chaos and immaturity. Just get through it, and it will get better. The people who tease you in high school will approach you years later and tell you how much they admired your individuality and creativity.

[ysandrelle]

Yeah. I'm in the most difficult sub-school, so the kids in my classes are a little better than other sub-schools.
Thank you :)

[shiverling]

Go look at dresses. If you feel indecisive, you have not looked at enough dresses. Keep looking, and one day, a dress will "speak" to you. This is what is known amongst lolitas as a "dream dress". Obtain that dress.

After you own that dress, you will have a feel for what accessories, what blouse, what bolero, what shoes would look best with that dress. Again, if you are indecisive, that's because you haven't looked at enough items yet.

Thing is, after a while, you won't be satisfied with that just one dress. Other dresses will start to catch your eye more, beckon, and with that, other items that would go just so right with the dress will pop up as well.

Welcome to the life of a lolita.

[mara_dorama]

+1 :)

[sweetgreens]

+1

[runitsjess]

+1

Just found my dream dress for the first time, EVERYTHING'S SO CLEAR NOW