About my Wardrobe
I breifly experimented with Lolita fashion in my teen years, but I only ever had a few offbrand dresses bought from Sai Sai in London. (All of which, now long gone!)
I only seriously got into the fashion in my thirties, after I joined a local group. No exageration, this literally changed my life! I am so grateful for the community that this subculture provides, which is so strong and full of creative, interesting people.
Dressing up and going to themed meet-ups is so much fun, and I've managed to make so many good friends! 🙏
I built most of my wardrobe from second-hand sales. Vinted, my beloved, is my first source for anything. But Closet Child and Lace Market haven also played their part. A lot of my favorite staples were also purchased directly from friends.❤︎
My favourite brands are Metamorphose, Angelic Pretty, Baby The Stars Shine Bright, Bodyline and Innocent World.
I'm outside the standard measurement for many brands, so I tend to only go JSKs with full shirring, or plus-size options. I'm weak to Angelic Pretty prints though, so my long-suffering mother has also altered some older dresses for me.
In Lolita fashion, a styled outfit is known as a coordinate, or coord. This is a gallery of my looks, showcasing key pieces from my collection.
Bodyline's 'Stripe Balloon Bears' OP coorded with a basic yellow cardigan, lace socks and my favourite chunky 'Barbie' Bershka trainers. Worn on a casual day out with family. I got this OP from a swap meet for super cheap and I love it, especially on hot summer days. Its great quality, even better than some big brand dresses!
Angelic Pretty's 'Rose Salon' JSK. I bought both this dress and a large usakumya backpack from one of my best friends, and hometown lolita. Coorded with my favourite chunky 'Barbie' Bershka trainers. Worn to a bouquet-making picnic in June 2026
Metamorphose's 'Capsule Toy' JSK worn to see Hunger Games on Stage in June 2026. Coorded with a Angelic Pretty 'Milky Bear'necklace and a Lazybee rain jacket.
Metamorphose's 'Memories Garden' purple JSK worn to meets in July and November 2024.
Innocent World's 'Midnight Merry-Go-Round' worn to a picnic meet in May 2024. Coorded with R.R. Memorandum socks and a black randoseru
This Angelic Pretty 'Wonder Toy' JSK is one of my all-time favourite dresses, bought from a comm member. Worn to Hyper Japan in July 2023, with a upcycled blue summer top, and a teddy bear meet in February 2024.
I won Innocent World's 'Cherub Angel Candlestick Church choir JSK' in a raffle shortly after my meet, at big halloween tea party. I felt soooo grateful to win my first brand item. Unfortunately, it was always a bit tight on me, and as I prefer not to wear items with crosses, I ultimately decided to let it go. I paired it with the 'Steampunk Cape' by Jawbreaker.
My first ever coord at my first meet in 2022. The dress was the 'Hugme Cabbage Patch' POS cheapie offbrand. I actually really liked it, but its too short for me. I would love to upcycle it one day, if I could get hold of more of the fabric. The coat was the 'Embroidered Velveteen' by Metamorphose, and was borrowed just for the photo. I loved how it looked, but it was too small for me.
My favourite brand is Lutra Jump I've been wearing this overdress a lot, this summer. (2026) It goes nicely over a T-shirt and shorts. I accessorise using my Angelic Pretty Milky Bear Necklace
This Bunny Sweet Lace Tank Dress by Lutra Jump is perfect for sweet-themed meetups and picnics. I styled it with my chunky red Lamodashoes and usakumya backpack, for a more Lolita look.