Old School Lolita Tag

Hi all!

I decided to answer the questions from the Old School Lolita tag created by AngelBruises, Gravelvet, EmbroideredDoll, The Flufferdome, Candib3ar, SweetJosephine03 and TroubleInTheMessageCentre.

Usually, this is done with a video, but I didn't feel like filming haha.

Old School Lolita Tag

1. What is the current coord you are wearing?

Well... this didn't translate too well into a blog post because I am currently in PJs xD. The last coord I wore however was my BTSSB Cul de Paris JSK that I paired with my handmade bonnet.

2. What is the oldest piece in your wardrobe?

The oldest piece in my wardrobe is either this 2001(?) Angelic Pretty OP featured in GLB 1, or this 1999-2001 Metamorphose sundress (it has the Curly tag, but it isn't on lolibrary).

Mami

GLB 001

3. What is a piece released after 2010 that you often use in your old school coordinates?

Hmm... this is a bit challenging to answer because most of my staple items are post-2010 because I made them. 😂 I frequently wear this pair of long bloomers I made from an old skirt!

4. What kind of item is missing from your wardrobe?

I would love to have a shiro main piece with raschel lace. I love crazy OTT lace monsters but I don't yet have one! I love designs by old Meta and Kazuko Ogawa. Meta recently released one of their popular princess sleeve OPs, but it doesn't quite scratch that itch for me.

(Edit from future me: OKAY SCRATCH THAT-  I immediately DIYed a shiro lace monster promptly after writing this…)

Kazuko Ogawa Long OP

Organdy Babydoll OP

5. Your Old School Dream Dress.

It's really hard for me to narrow down an ultimate "holy grail," especially because I'm really satisfied with my current wardrobe. I don't know that any new dress would necessarily warrant that title (especially at the price points they are currently at) xD

Well, let me think! Hmm... this is such a basic answer, but I chose it because I believe that it would be impossible to acquire in my lifetime.

Velveteen Elizabeth OP (2001) 

It is pretty funny because I do know someone in my lolita comm who owns this exact OP! They happen to be the person who submitted this photo to Lolibrary. Ah... it is so rare but I was lucky to even see it in person! I was captivated by the elegance and charm of this dress. I hope BTSSB one day rereleases it in velveteen 💓

7. Your Old School dream item that isn't a dress?

Currently, I would love to own this Meta Crown Cotton Lace Blouse!

8. An aspect of Old School you think is missing from lolita now?

An aspect that I think is missing is DIY and handmade items! Of course, there are still plenty of people who handmake lolita, but I think it is less common. I also think another aspect that is missing is the carefree attidude people shared back then. We care a lot more about appearances and looking "good" now, I think! I'm not immune to this myself, but I do try to channel that energy sometimes through casual lolita coords and no-makeup coords. Also, the IDGAF energy that people had when posing for photos was equally hilarious and badass.

9. Your favorite photo from a lolita magazine.

This is really hard to choose! I guess I will include a few favorites.

GLB 4

This one is so cute and peak shiro coord! I recreated it before and was happy with the result.

Alice Doll

I have this exact VISIBLE OP but with short sleeves. I thought it would be longer, but I realize now that I'm much taller than the girl here LOL. The front hits me nearly at crotch length, so I wear a black underskirt beneath it.

Not sure where it's from oops

These dolly-esque looks are so cute! I'm not sure if this is from a magazine, but I'm sure many people have seen this photo around.

10. Your favorite piece from your wardrobe.

This is too hard to answer, I have a lot of favorites LOL. I am particularly fond of my VISIBLE Op that’s featured in Alice Girl. I wish it fit me a bit better though.

I also love my handmade shiro OP! 

(Why does this feel like a mirror image of question #9? 😂)

11. Your favorite coord from Kamikaze Girls.

Oooo! Here's a fun blog that shows Momoko's closet from Kamikaze Girls. I have to say the classic Red x White Elizabeth OP coord is my favorite. I love the big rose details on her headdress!

12. Your best Old School lolita bargain.

Best bargain huh… I think I have had 2 pretty good deals! I found this gothic style OP for about $35 at a vintage pop up. It’s offbrand, but it has incredible Princess Sleeves andr aschel lace. I just upcycled it slightly (there’s a blog post on it).

I also found this op for around $35 as well! This one required a more intensive alteration but I used old bedsheets that didn’t cost much. I also made a capelet and choker! I’ll write about my process in a blog post soon.

Well, that’s it for the tag! It was super fun, although it took me a long while to get to it 😂. Hope you enjoyed reading!

Until next time~

Valentine