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I breifly experimented with 𝔈𝔩𝔢𝔤𝔞𝔫𝔱 𝔊𝔬𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔠 𝔏𝔬𝔩𝔦𝔱𝔞 fashion in my teen years, but I only ever had a few offbrand peices bought from Sai Sai in London. (All of which, now long gone!)
I only seriously got into Lolita fashion in my thirties, after I joined a local comm. No exageration, this literally changed my life, ha ha! I am so grateful for the commnity that this subculture has, 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 peices and 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 and peices, 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.
I wear more decora in my everday outfits. My favourite brand is Lutra Jump.
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.
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.
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.
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
Metamorphose's 'Memories Garden' purple JSK worn to meets in July and November 2024.
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.
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