Firstly, I apologise if this isn’t the place to post introductions or advice requests- I’m new to this forum, and to Lolita in general
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Petticoats don't shorten the skirt all that much, so if you are concerned, just add an inch or two. it would be best if you learn some basic sewing so you can hem skirts that are too long. I found this on the Anna House website, I don't know if you have already seen it or not
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Ah, I was under the impression that they were a lot worse than that! I'll still probably add a couple of inches on, though.
Thanks for the tip about hemming. I can do some rudimentary sewing, so hopefully that'll be enough.
I've seen that part of the site before, though thanks for bringing it up. I see what you mean about notifying them first- I always assumed it asked for a single email with a model number and a list of measurements/custom changes, not that they meant to do a notifying email first. Your way makes a lot more sense, so I’m a lot less nervous about contacting them now.
I've had trouble with petticoats myself in the past, that is the only reason I know. I have long skirts that are far below my knees, even with two or three petticoats!
And you definitely shouldn't be afraid to contact the sellers for clarification. It is better to exchange multiple messages (even if they are kind of awkward) than let a misunderstanding prevent you from buying nice clothing.
Also, Anna House is a lovely store, but the quality of their garments tends to vary. I have two blouses from there that are very stiff and cosplay-like, and some of my skirts have tiny stains on them. It's not a big deal and I'm not trying to discourage you from buying it, but I thought you might want to know. If it feels a little stiff, maybe a chiffon blouse or something underneath could help. The OP is really quite beautiful, by the way; great choice!
I can see why that would be a problem, and thanks for telling me.
I'll make sure to. If anything, the number of things this thread is telling me to watch out for has made me more paranoid that something will go wrong.
I appreciate the information, but it doesn't bother me that much. This will be my first purchase, so I've not got anything to compare it to. I've also had a bad time trying to find a dress that I liked, sold by a store that would customise it. I've been looking on and off for a year, and this looks like my best result. I reason that if I don't buy it, I'll not find something else for a long time. Nevertheless, I'll bear the advice in mind.
And thanks for validating my taste! I'm still not sure I can differentiate Ita from Lolita, so it's nice to have a second opinion.
You should definitely include bodice length (shoulder to back) in addition to either waist to knee or total length. I am 5'9", and I have problems with lolita dresses being too short in the bodice. Dresses that are too short in the bodice will pull too high, and the waistband will sit several inches above your waist. For an OP, be sure to include your shoulder width as well. Men tend to be broader in the shoulders than women.
Ah, I think I came across one of his articles. It's nice to see more of them, and I'm reading through them at the moment.
Thanks, I'll bear that in mind. I just had horrible visions of the waist being comically low or high.
Shoulder width is the other tricky thing for me to measure. At the moment I've got nobody to help measure me, as I'm at home for the Easter holidays and my family don't know. I've seen someone mention standing against a wall and marking where my shoulders end, then measuring the distance between the markings. Is that accurate enough?
Thank you for your advice, it's very much appreciated.
I would get someone to help you. Bad measurements will get you a poorly fitting garment, and if you don't have to sewing skills to fix it yourself, you will have to pay more money to have it fixed. Could you tell your family that you're getting a custom-fitted garment and not tell them what it is? Alternately, check to see if there is a professional seamstress in your area. A professional seamstress can give you accurate measurements.
I second this idea, a professional seamstress would be a good idea, it's good to know a seamstress anyway if you want to get other items in the future which need minor alterations to fit =]. Alternatively you could tell your family are looking to buy a vintage item and are worried that the shoulders will be too narrow and the waist too short because vintage items are often smaller than modern clothing?
I would recommend you to consider jsk's again. Remember that you can complement a jsk with back or white blouses, with long or short sleeves, so you can have more coordinates with a single piece.
That is all I can say. I see the others gave you a good opinion.
You mention above that you're concerned about shoulder measurements (which is common, I have problems with it too sometime), and since a jsk just has straps the shoulder measurements wouldn't be as much of a problem.
I know it would be easier if I got a JSK, but for some reason they just don't seem as appealing to me. I'm not sure I totally understand why, but I think it's to do with the blouse. Part of the reason I like Lolita is that it's not something I'd get to wear under normal circumstances, and (rightly or wrongly) a blouse just reminds me of wearing shirts for school. I'm aware that this is all personal opinion, and I'm only making things more difficult for myself, but for whatever reason JSKs just don't grab me in the same way as OPs. Regardless, thanks for the advice.
Oh, that is a fun and totally acceptable reason. I would consider shirts that are not school-like, maybe black/white stripes, red, dark blue, or aim for the pirate-lolita. That can come with time. After one OP or two (or more!), there is always space for trying a lot in Lolita. I wish you luck.
Update: it's arrived! I'll probably do a more detailed post in the future, when I've not got exams and I own a petticoat (it'd be unfair to review it without, and photos would certainly be a lot better with one. And, you know, it'd just be nice to have one given how important they are). Brief summary
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Thanks for the tip about hemming. I can do some rudimentary sewing, so hopefully that'll be enough.
I've seen that part of the site before, though thanks for bringing it up. I see what you mean about notifying them first- I always assumed it asked for a single email with a model number and a list of measurements/custom changes, not that they meant to do a notifying email first. Your way makes a lot more sense, so I’m a lot less nervous about contacting them now.
And it has helped, thank you very much.
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And you definitely shouldn't be afraid to contact the sellers for clarification. It is better to exchange multiple messages (even if they are kind of awkward) than let a misunderstanding prevent you from buying nice clothing.
Also, Anna House is a lovely store, but the quality of their garments tends to vary. I have two blouses from there that are very stiff and cosplay-like, and some of my skirts have tiny stains on them. It's not a big deal and I'm not trying to discourage you from buying it, but I thought you might want to know. If it feels a little stiff, maybe a chiffon blouse or something underneath could help. The OP is really quite beautiful, by the way; great choice!
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I'll make sure to. If anything, the number of things this thread is telling me to watch out for has made me more paranoid that something will go wrong.
I appreciate the information, but it doesn't bother me that much. This will be my first purchase, so I've not got anything to compare it to. I've also had a bad time trying to find a dress that I liked, sold by a store that would customise it. I've been looking on and off for a year, and this looks like my best result. I reason that if I don't buy it, I'll not find something else for a long time. Nevertheless, I'll bear the advice in mind.
And thanks for validating my taste! I'm still not sure I can differentiate Ita from Lolita, so it's nice to have a second opinion.
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http://jchiong.blogspot.com/2012/11/brolita-transformation-bringing-it-all.html
You should definitely include bodice length (shoulder to back) in addition to either waist to knee or total length. I am 5'9", and I have problems with lolita dresses being too short in the bodice. Dresses that are too short in the bodice will pull too high, and the waistband will sit several inches above your waist. For an OP, be sure to include your shoulder width as well. Men tend to be broader in the shoulders than women.
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Thanks, I'll bear that in mind. I just had horrible visions of the waist being comically low or high.
Shoulder width is the other tricky thing for me to measure. At the moment I've got nobody to help measure me, as I'm at home for the Easter holidays and my family don't know. I've seen someone mention standing against a wall and marking where my shoulders end, then measuring the distance between the markings. Is that accurate enough?
Thank you for your advice, it's very much appreciated.
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Remember that you can complement a jsk with back or white blouses, with long or short sleeves, so you can have more coordinates with a single piece.
That is all I can say. I see the others gave you a good opinion.
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You mention above that you're concerned about shoulder measurements (which is common, I have problems with it too sometime), and since a jsk just has straps the shoulder measurements wouldn't be as much of a problem.
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That can come with time. After one OP or two (or more!), there is always space for trying a lot in Lolita. I wish you luck.
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