Misconceptions new lolitas have about lolita

So this is just a basic list of some of the misconceptions I had about lolita when I began the rocky course of the frill-ified rorita...

1) Lolitas must be thin

Perfect example of why #1 is wrong!

Lolita isn't about being thin, and I don't know why I had this notion of "lolitas are all super skinny". I'm  not skinny, and felt so out-of-place, but I realized that lolita is like any other fashion! There's always something to fit your body shape and nobody will look down on you if you don't have your ribcage on show - lolita isn't about being stick-thin.

I think this misconception started, probably because this style started in Japan and in Japan, a lot of girls there are skinny due to their amazing daily-lives and diets. This notion is just way too old to be in lolita any more!

2) Lolita is always expensive

Yay Bodyline!

I don't know about you guys, but when I started with the frills, I thought "damn, I need to start saving money"! Well, lolita is expensive, and that's a sad truth but it isn't always expensive. Bodyline is just as good as any other brand and yet it's a lot cheaper - why do all you little lolitas think that this fashion is only for upper-class girls? You can just as easily look fab without dishing out over £500 on one. Single. Dress. I've even made a total outfit out of just £50 - it's that simple, and can be really inexpensive if you play your cards right.

For example, if you need that new AP dress but you need it without breaking the bank, wait for it to become second-hand on EGL - not only do you get a major chunk of the price off, but it's usually good as new.

I think this theory came about as many new lolitas started looking at cosplay and then stumbled onto brand sites and thought "oh, this is how much all lolita costs" without investigating.

3) Lolitas are mainly snobs - it's in the elitist nature.

I honestly thought, every lolita was stuck-up and elite. And that if I didn't wear brand, I'd be thrown to the side like trash. But that's what most lolitas come to learn if they stalk Lolita_Secrets too much, and to be fair, it's as far from the truth as you can get! If you're in it for the fashion, for fun, or life, then generally most people won't be mean toward you - why anyone thinks that lolitas are snobs is actually beyond me, now.

Lolitas aren't snobs, so if you think they are, get that notion out of your head!

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Explaining Your Style: Lolita VS Neo-Victorian

When asked about lolita in the street, what do you say? It's Lolita or what? Well I think that you should say what you want but ensure that you say Lolita is nothing to do with the book. Never let people say that the style is something that it isnt! Take a stand for your style and don't let them tell you what it is.
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02:24 AM 28-August-2011

Life as a Loli aint easy - namely down to the costly expensises of average garments like bloomers, skirts and blouses. But as I sit here, freezing my butt off and eating ice-cream and playing Dragon Age Origins, I feel like I should think about where to buy inexpensive Lolita outfits... I think there is one store only - bodyline. Though I guess AnnaHouseFashion is inexpensive, too...
K~xx

Elegant Classical Lolita Puffy Sleeves Frilly Bottom Long Blouse*3color Instant Shipping

Elegant Classical Lolita Puffy Sleeves Frilly Bottom Long Blouse*3color Instant Shipping:
Muaha, I'm going to flood by blog with these! Bit don't you think that this top is so kawaii?

K~xx
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Victorian Rococo Lolita Jacquard Square Neckline Ball Dress*Floor Length

Victorian Rococo Lolita Jacquard Square Neckline Ball Dress*Floor Length: "
made by jacquard cotton, lined except sleeves;
floor length (with the inside skirt);
low square neckline;
triple wide ruffles cuffs
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This dress is just wow! I may get this if the 'rents allow it!

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Making your Parents Let you wear Lolita...

If you want to wear Loli but your family isn't really "for" the style then it's a bit hard to wear it without them knowing. Here are some ways to make them let you wear your loli style.

1. Slow.. long... but worth it Method.
   The first step is to plan how you want to go about this. The first thing is to determine how long it will take. It may take 5 months or longer but it is really worth it as your Loli wardrobe is partly full even before you start dressing it fully. Now over the pattern of a few weeks, buy some Loli stuff. I advise getting headbands, jewellery, tights, make-up, gloves and ensure that for an event, you'll ask for a G+L Bible. The next thing is to start taking care of your new items and be wary of dangers like spills. Start to wear blouses and stuff. Eventually, move into casual lolita - just wear pretty frilly skirts, tights, mini-heels or Mary-Jane's and try to do your hair very prettily. After a few months, adore looking at Lolita stuff and look at it online a lot. Eventually you should show your parents some Loli dresses from bodyline or Fanplusfriend Garden - but not too expensive. When you tell them say that you love the style and wish you were able to wear it. For a holiday like Yule or Xmas, tell your parents to buy you the dress. Build your wardrobe and ask if you are allowed to wear it out and about.

2. cosplay Method
   Start by going to anime, manga and game events where you dress as someone you know. You should really enjoy it and when you see a Lolita, say "Oh wow, I wish I was able to wear that, it's so pretty and modest :D". Eventually after a few events, buy a Lolita dress and say its a cosplay but where it as Lolita but don't buy a costume =- get something from Bodyline, cosmates, Angelic Pretty and Fanplusfriend (My FAVORITE).

3. Just tell 'em
   A few weeks beforehand, do some online research at wiki's and blogs like this wiki and prepare a full-blown speech and presentation to show them if they need it. Then just show them and explain loli or Neo-Victorian but you may not want to deem it... Lolita.... It is also the name of a 12 year old girl in Nakabov's LOLITA.

Kurisuchi~ xx