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Why would someone dress like a doll these days?
Por que alguien se vestiría como una muñeca estos días?
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Cause it's cute. - Por que es lindo.
This style is mainly carried by girls between 17 and 35 years old. Although the main idea is that it can be used after approximately 15 years, there is no age for this fashion. At present you can see people over 40 and 50 carrying it, especially more conservative styles such as gothic, classic, casual, aristocratic and elegant.
Para comenzar, no hablamos de “lolicon” o nada sexual. El lolita es un estilo de moda, el cual también es una subcultura originada en Japón cuya estética y actitudes mezcla corrientes juveniles basadas en la libertad con la ropa de las épocas Rococó y Victoriana, y ocasionalmente la época Barroca y Eduardiana.
Este estilo es principalmente llevado por chicas entre 17 y 35 años. Aunque la idea principal es que puede ser usado por aproximadamente 15 años, no hay edad para esta moda. Al presente, puedes ver personas de 40 y 50 años llevándolo, especialmente estilos más conservadores como el gótico, clásico, casual, aristocrático y elegante.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 🌙
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Types of Lolita:
(Tipos de lolita)
Gothic lolita 💀:
The Gothic Lolita is the first recognizable and oldest style. Based on dark baroque and Gothic style, in the clothes the most common is the combination of white and black, but they also include in the range of colors navy blue or dark blue, and even red. The length of the skirt or dress is at the knee and following the Victorian style.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑯𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒊𝒆
Gothic Lolita style originated in mid-1998, and became more accessible in several boutiques and department stores in 2001. The popularity of the Gothic Lolita as a distinctive style reached its peak in 2004 and 2005 in Tokyo, and to the present it remains as one of the "alternative" fashions among Japanese youth. Although the name of 'Gothic' Lolita alludes to the Gothic fashion as a whole, it is not a subgenre of Western Gothic.
Sweet Lolita 🍭:
The Sweet Lolita or Ama-loli is a sub-style characterized by representing the softer, childish and tender side of the lolitas. It is one of the most popular and currently used styles, laced with the "kawaii" culture. 
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑺𝒚𝒉𝒏
Generally, in their wardrobe predominates light colors or pastels such as white, pink and light blue, cream, light yellow or mint green. As a companion, teddy bears, candies, tea party reference and other toys are commonly used as decorations. The swollen lolitas should always look beautiful and very sweet.
Classic Lolita 🍵:
The Classic Lolita is a more mature style: less ornaments and not so fluffy dresses. Classic dresses usually use less bright colors and floral designs with warmer colors.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒆
Empire cut dresses are also used to achieve a more serious look. The shape of the skirt tends to be of A Cut. The hair usually has very combed and sober hairdos, maybe wearing hats, mini-hats, bonnets or small ties. Usually, book themed ornaments, laces, tea and/or coffee references are used in this style. -This is the most british-like style. -
Country Lolita 🍃:
This thematic style evokes peaceful life in the countryside.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑷𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕 𝑷𝒊𝒂𝒇
They stand out with campiran prints (fruits are a good choice), straw hats or small baskets. A well-known brand is Mary Magdalene.
Princess Lolita 👑:
The Hime Lolita is a style much inspired by the Rococo. Normally miniature tiaras or crowns and tall hair are used with elaborate pickups.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝒁𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑
Pearls, roses and bows fit perfectly in this style. The main idea is looking like a princess, so the dresses tend to be highly decorated with lots of good-quality lace and sheer ragged fabrics, givin some sort of Marie Anthoniette style.
Wa-lolita 👘:
It is inspired by traditional Japanese clothing, including the kimono and the less formal yukata, both modified to fit the Lolita style.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑲𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏
One regular option is a garment that gives the impression of a kimono (long big sleeves and the traditional v neck created in kimonos), along with a flying skirt, and often an Obi (traditional belt) and lace is added.
Qi Lolita 👹:
It is inspired by traditional Chinese dresses: high collars, fake closures on the side decorated with ribbons usually identify these dresses. They are usually modified to have the typical bell-shaped skirt and typical Chinese accessories.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑮𝒍𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒂
The name is based on Qi-Pao, the most popular known chinese dress.
Kuro Lolita and Shiro Lolita 👻:
This style is all about monochrome .The Kuro Lolita are those who wear a set whose only color is black, while Shiro Lolita dress only in white, antique white, or cream. Kuro and Shiro the Lolitas are often in pairs to create greater color contrast.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊 𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒖
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒆
The only requirement in each of these styles is to go completely white or black, never mixing them together or adding any colour.
Sailor Lolita 🌊:
It is a more lolita version of the old marine uniforms.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑰𝒔𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒂
The skirts have lines on the edges, the blouses sometimes have a sailor's collar and a small naval-style hat can also be worn. Sailor necklaces, red, blue and white are key factors to recognize this style.
Pirate Lolita ❂:
Thematic style very linked to Sailor. We can call it it's counter version.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑺𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒉
This style incorporates certain historical elements of 'pirate' cut: Three-pointed hats, bags shaped like treasure chests and accessories that remember the figure of a Pirate (swords, nets, pistols, etc.)
Lolita Over The Top (OTT) 🎀:
This style is born from Sweet Lolita, but more specifically born from Deco-Loli. It is not exactly the same, because this style is much more focused on the headdress "over the Top".
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑵𝒐𝒌𝒆
In this style moderation is prohibited and is absolutely essential the use of incredible colored wigs, thousands of bows, accessories, etc., while taking care of the rest of the outfit. Quite striking, but not as much as in the Lolita deco.
Punk Lolita 🎸:
Punk Lolita is a very difficult style to use, as the line separating it from the whole punk look is very thin.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒚
Some traditional elements taken from punk are hook pins, studs, check prints, etc. Punk lolitas tend to keep the length of the skirts or continue to wear pompous blouses with all the other Punk accessories.
Deco-Loli 🌈:
Born from the decora current, this style it’s defined by wearing everything over the limits in accessories and outfit. So, it is the most loud and striking of all: lots of necklaces, handcuffs, any supremely big headdress (or several) and loud colorful wigs.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒂
Of course, it must be accompanied with the proper skirt, and follow the lines of the lolita style, but way more decorated (the reason of the name.)
Kodona 🎠:
The Kodona is a more childish style and is inspired by the Victorian children's clothes, such as vests, white shirts finished in long beaks, knee pants, elegant shoes, small hats, etc.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒐𝒏
Prince (Ōji / Dandy) 🏰:
This style works as the masculine version of the hime.
𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: 𝑲𝒊𝒓𝒂 𝑶𝒖𝒋𝒊
As its name says, it’s inspired by a more old-fashioned look, with more "mature" and "formal" manners and features from the Victorian or Rococo era.
Lolita Gótica 💀:
El estilo gótico es el más reconocible y viejo estilo de lolita. Basado en el estilo oscuro barroco y gótico, lo más común en la ropa es la combinación de blanco y negro, pero también puede incluir en su rango de colores azul marino u oscuro, e incluso rojo. La longitud de la falda es a la rodilla y siguiendo el estilo victoriano.
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
El estilo gótico se originó a mitades del 1998 y se convirtió en una forma más accesible de usar lolita en varias boutiques y tiendas departamentales en el 2001. La popularidad de la lolita gótica como estilo distintivo alcanzó su pico en el 2004 y 2005 en Tokio, y al presente se mantiene como uno de los estilos de moda “alternativos” entre la juventud japonesa. Aunque el nombre “Gótico” hace alusión a la moda gótica como un todo, el lolita no es un subgénero de la moda occidental.
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Lolita Dulce 🍭:
El estilo dulce o Ama-loli es un subestilo caracterizado por representar
La parte suave, infantil y tierna de las lolitas. Es uno de los estilos más populares y frecuentemente usados, enlazado a la "cultura Kawaii".
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
Generalmente, en su guardaropa predominan los colores claros o pasteles, como el blanco, rosa o azul claro, y otros como el amarillo claro, color crema o verde menta. Como acompañamiento, los Osos de peluche, dulces, referencias a las fiestas de te y otros juguetes son usados como decoración. Las lolitas más avocadas deben lucir hermosas y muy tiernas.
Lolita Clásica 🍵:
El Lolita clásico es un estilo más maduro: menos ornamentos y vestidos menos pomposos. Los vestidos clásicos usualmente usan colores menos brillantes, con patrones florales y tonos cálidos.
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
Los vestidos de corte imperio son usualmente usados para lograr un atuendo más serio. La forma de las faldas, por otro lado, tienden a ser corte A. El cabello usualmente tiene peinados muy limpios y sobrios, probablemente usando sombreros, mini sombreros, bonnets y pequeños lazos. Usualmente, la temática clásica incluye libros, referencias al te y/o al café, lazos y ornamentos son usados en este estilo, dandole un aspecto mas "britanico."
Lolita de campo 🍃:
Este estilo temático evoca la vida pacifica en el campo.
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
En ellas destacan los estampados campiranos (frutas, flores o cuadros son una buena elección) sombreros de paja con decorados florales o canastas pequeñas.
Lolita Princesa 👑:
El hime Lolita es un estilo muy inspirado en el Rococó. Normalmente, usan tiaras en miniatura o coronas y peinados altos con moños muy elaborados.
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
Perlas, rosas y lazos van perfectamente con este estilo. La idea es lucir como una princesa, de modo que los vestidos tienden a ser altamente decorados con mucho encaje de buena calidad, lazos y tela arruchada de transparencia, dando un aspecto a lo Maria Antonieta.
Wa-lolita 👘:
Está inspirado por la ropa tradicional japonesa, incluyendo el quimono y el menos formal yukata, modificados para entrar en el estilo lolita.
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
Una opción es un ensamble que dé la impresión de un quimono (mangas anchas y el tradicional corte en V que se crea en los quimonos) junto con una falda ancha. Usualmente un Obi (cinturón) y un lazo están incluidos.
Qi-lolita 👹:
Esta inspirado en los vestidos tradicionales chinos: cuellos altos, uniones falsas a un lado y decoraciones con lazos y guirnaldas chinas usualmente identifican estos vestidos. Estan usualmente modificados para tener la típica falda campana y son usados con accesorios tradicionales y/o peinados chinos.
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
El nombre viene del qi-pao, el vestido chino más popular y conocido.
Lolita Negra y Lolita Blanca (Kuro y shiro rori) 👻:
En este estilo, todo se trata del monocromo. El Kuro es aquel en el que se usa un set cuyo único color sea negro, mientras que en el shiro sucede lo opuesto, vistiéndose solo de blanco, blanco antiguo o color crema. El kuro y el shiro generalmente estan en pares para crear un mejor contraste de colores.
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Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
El único requisito en cada uno de estos estilos es usar blanco o negro por completo, nunca mezclándolos.
Lolita marinera 🌊:
Es una versión Lolita de los viejos uniformes de marinero.
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
La falda tiene una línea al final, las blusas a veces tienen un cuello de marinero, usando un pequeño sombrero de ese estilo o un lazo de gran tamaño. Collares temáticos, con tonos azules, rojos y blancos son la llave para reconocer este estilo.
Pirate Lolita ❂:
Estilo tematico unido al estilo marinero, podemos definirlo como su contraparte.
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
Este estilo incorpora ciertos elementos históricos de corte pirata: sombreros de tres puntas, bolsos con forma de cofre de tesoro y accesorios que hagan resemblanza a la cultura pirata (espadas, mallas, pistolas, etc.)
Lolita sobre el limite (OTT)🎀:
Este estilo es nacido del Lolita dulce, pero más específicamente del deco-lolita. No es exactamente lo mismo, porque este estilo está más enfocado en el headress “Sobre el límite”.
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
En este estilo La moderación está prohibida, y es abosolutamente esencial que el uso de increíbles pelucas de colores, cientos de lazos, accesorios, etc. Mientras se cuida del resto del atuendo. Algo llamativo, pero no tanto como el lolita deco.
Punk Lolita 🎸:
El punk lolita es un estilo algo difícil de llevar, pues la línea que separa este del estilo completamente punk es muy delgada.
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
Algunos elementos tradicionales que son tomados del punk son estampados estridentes, tachos, diseños a cuadros, etc.
Las lolitas punk tienden a mantener el largo de la falda o vestir blusas pomposas con todos los demás accesorios punk.
Deco-Lolita 🌈:
Nacido de la corriente decora, este estilo se caracteriza por llevar todo al límite en cuando a accesorios y atuendo se refiere. Por lo tanto, es el estilo más estridente y llamativo de todos: Muchas pulseras, muchos collares, algún adorno de la cabeza supremamente grande (o varios) y pelucas muy coloridas y llamativas.
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
Por supuesto, debe ir acompañado de la falda apropiada, y seguir los lineamientos del estilo lolita pero más decorado (de ahí su nombre).
Kodona o infantil 🎠:
Es un estilo mas infantil, inspirado por las ropas para niños victorianas como chalecos, camisas manga larga con puños de flecos, pantaloncillos a la rodilla, sombreritos, etc.
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Principe (Ouji o Dandy) 🏰:
Puede tomarse como la versión masculina del hime.
Lovely lolita coords. Tumblr
Este estilo, como su nombre indica, está inspirado en un look mas viejo y decorado, con formas mas maduras y formales de las épocas victorianas y/o rococó.
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Now, before you go... - Ahora, antes de que te vayas...
Some things to consider - Algunas cosas a considerar
There are a lot of items that can be wore in this fashion, but the main ones are (at least in the girl-like styles) a petticoat to lift the skirt, a skirt or JSK (Jumpskirt) to be lifted, the propper socks (over the knees, pantysocks or anklesocks), a blouse, a head dress, a small bag and cute-looking shoes.
There is a common lolita expression, EGLA, used to define the Elegant Gothic Aristocrat or the most sober version of lolita, with longer, less puffy skirts and way more sober pieces, commonly wore by older females.
Dandi and Ouji are technically not the same. While the Ouji style it's more wore by females who wants a boyish style, Dandi its a more masculine style that can be perfectly wore by males (less decorated).
Steampunk may not be considered as part of the lolita archetype, even though it is from the same epoch.
Once again, This a fashion style. Calling it a Costume it's highly ofensive for lolitas.
Hay una gran cantidad de items que pueden ser usadas en esta moda, pero los principales (al menos en los estilos mas afeminados) son: Unas polainas para levantar la falda, una falda o JSK (jumper) para ser levantada, Las medias adecuadas (Sobre las rodillas, medias panty o medias al tobillo), una blusa, un accesorio del cabello, un bolso pequeño y Zapatos lindos.
Hay una expresión común entre las lolitas, EGLA, O Elegante Gótica Aristócrata, Usada para definir la versión mas sobria del Lolita, con faldas mas largas menos esponjosas y prendas mucho mas sobrias, comunmente usadas por mujeres mas adultas.
Dandi y Ouji tecnicamente no son lo mismo. Mientras que el estilo Ouji es mas vestido por mujeres que deseen un estilo mas masculino, el Dandi es un estilo mas masculino que puede ser perfectamente usado por hombres (menos decorado).
El steampunk puede no ser considerado como parte del arquetipo lolita, aun cuando es de la misma época mas o menos.
Una vez mas, esto es una corriente de moda. Llamarlo un disfraz resulta altamente ofensivo para las lolitas.
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i love that you are doing this in such detail and can actually get the photos to stay in the right column!!!
i used to be into dressing up for fun in various styles (victorian, goth, 50s, pirate, rocky horror, punk, bowie, hippie, viking, etc) years ago, but it was more of several short term phases and an doomed hobby because to buy the clothing is so expensive and i suck at sewing.
do the people who follow this fashion have parties where they all dress up or show off fashion ideas? i get the idea that girls in japan just dress this way on an everyday basis, like the punks did in britain, but im not sure.
fun post!
Toricooo! <3 I love that you used to dress like that, seriously!
Well, I had to edit the post like... 5 times to make it rigth, steemit can be kinda tricky with the page settings... and yeah! Lolita groups are pretty much everywhere, and they make meetings ands tea-parties <3 I'm pretty sure that you would love to go!
haha i would like to go, but maybe not dress that way so much i look horrible in dresses. maybe the punk or pirate would be ok :) tea parties sound fun!
if/when u do, i wanna see... pics or it didnt happen, as they say XD
I demand a picture too!
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I didn't even know that something like Lolita really existed! And it has so many sub-genres!! WOW! I have to go to Japan to see it! :)
Thank you for the information!
Well, lolita has groupes pretty much everywhere! you would be amazed ;)
But, the thing with lolitas is that they are pretty close with their meetings and such. And yes! lolita has a lot of subgenres, is one of the most diverse groups in J-fashion :)
Actually there was a reportage about them in the news yesterday :) It made me think about your post :)
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Thank you! nice catto btw <3 I gotta look forward to read that!
Demasiadas lolitas grita y corre en círculos😱💖 Me encantan todos éstos estilos, son tan cutes, hasta los más darks son tan cuchis. Me encantan. Ésto es un post laaargo y completo. Te envío un mega abrazo💖✨
oh si! Esto me tomo un mes -mas que nada por las cosas que salieron aqui y alla- entre recabar la informacion, ordenarla y claro, el bendito markdown XD
Pero! por fin lo termine! Gracias por echarle una ojeada, el proximo seguro te gustara mas <3
Thanks a lot for your post. Very interesting fashion style. I love it.
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I'll be working on this series about Jfashion. It is so diverse, that you would be totally amazed!
I like the classic and country style Lolita. I think those styles are somehow more modern that can be worn and be blended in today's trend. Also the sailor Lolita I guess. I like all the others for a costume show or party. Now you gave me an idea just in case we have costume party again. :)
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Thanks! I have to read that entry ASAP.
And yeash! there is also a casual lolita, not featured here. It is a style that you can use everyday, and pretty much every subgenre has a casual version, with more "regular" clothing for the daily basics :)
Lolitas tend to wear the full outfit in special events ;) occidental lolitas use them in conventions, tea parties and gatherings.
Thank you for reading!
Can you also post the casual lolita? I thought I can have an idea about it. 😊
By the way, the Lolita I know is a name of a girl. 😊
Pirate Lolitas are super hot.
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I know, rigth?
Complete and comprehensive @unicornia 😉 luv this information, though I am not a fadhionistas, but reading this information has broaden my perspectives about lolitas and japan culture of fashions. I though costplay is the only popular one in the world because of the japanese anime and manga character lovers😊 and perhaps "naomi osaka" style will be the next inspiring fashions for the lolitas.
It may be. Jfashion is really diverse, and it's undertandable that cosplay is the most popular (since it's related to beloved characters). Glas that you enjoyed my post!
I don't think I would ever be brave enough to try out that style, I am way to boring.
I cosplay a lot andcthough i am not much into lolita I love their pastel wigs, and fairy kei. Inam more on mori girl/strega though
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Such a wonderful article. I love lolita style, it's fun and interesting. I know a few people that could pull it off. When I lived in California I was able to see it starting to come to life, it's just fun to see.
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