#its a work blouse

[buttercupsfantasy]

Work outfit!! 🖤🖤❤❤

[bismuthburnsblue]

today im cutting out for Janet! ive already cut 7 of the skirt panels last night, so i just need 3 more! i think i am going to put pockets into this, though i doubt the functionality of them as its not got a ton of flate. im going to mirror half a skirt panel to do them, i think! that way if i do use them theyll be completely anchored in on every edge.

I dont think Janets skirt would have a waistband, buuuuut i feel like doing one anyway & you wont see it, so! its been a while since ive done myself a waistband the way i love to so im really looking forward to that !!!

&&&&& i think. i am going to finish the hem with a facing. but we will see.

[sweetsuenos]

Finally got offered a job :]

[giverofempathy]

just handed in the research essay that took soooo much time to make omg i hope its good

[skrunksthatwunk]

thinking about how around a week ago i went to think 70s themed resale shop and went woahhh that sounds just like that store in NANA where hachi gets her first job in tokyo..... this is gonna be so fun woahhh but i better not spend a bunch of money on cute clothes like she does haha nuh uh no way haha and then i found a dress that had a dead bug in it and the tuxedo jacket of an old concert violinist and bought both of them whilst foaming at the mouth

[carcarrot]

i do not have professional shoes .

[mejomonster]

To get real niche lol part of why I love old school lolita (you know besides literally growing up when that was The dominant lolita fashion style so its what got me into lolita)

Is that it embraces the 1 color dresses, 2 color no pattern dresses, lace, and less accessories.

For one, the no pattern and lace containing dresses nowadays are looked at as cheaper or something "not actually lolita" when like... in reality it was always lolita if it was a real lolita fashion brand, it's just the cheap cosplay knockoffs that were too short and actually anime outfits were copying that style more since that's the lolita dresses the anime were making skimpier and copying. And that's still mainly what cosplay cheap fake lolita like dresses look like, because anime took looks from lolita At That Time period and then it continued on as it's own beast (also anime is more likely to animate simple dresses than intense pattern dresses I'm guessing). The reality is like... lace is lolita if it's on a lolita brand dress. Period. People moved away from it, as well as avoiding black/white dresses, because as I mentioned anime and cosplay made rip off cheap fake lolita rhats too short and wrong style and bad quality and not brand (and not lolita on qualities they lack). But you CAN actually wear a real regular lolita brand good quality dress that is black and white with frills... and I think they're fucking cute.

2 a lot of older pictures online exist of old school lolita. I love how many look "cringe" in their own way the same way old emo pictures do. Some of the styles of old lolita dresses like the intense long poofy sleeves or lace trims, are generally Not popular in current lolita fashion trends. But hey, even though they're "cringy" to modern popular opinion. They're still real lolita style - the old style. So wear em if you like them!

3 the lack of Intense Accessory Requirement. There's lots of old Fruit magazine photos of people in lolita, with just a headband/hairclip and socks/tights as their accessories. I fell in and out of wearing lolita, and when I came back into it in the last couple years it's very common now to see the expectation a lolita outfit should include: lolita dress or blouse/skirt and petticoat and dress shoes (the base outfit), legwear (like before), headpiece (like before). And ALSO necklace, arm wear (bracelets or wrist cuffs), purse (I imagine hopefully optional as always since ppl use different bags), hair style done up (again i hope optional and it's just Instagram is High Glam so people tend to wear wigs or intensely style hair more for Instagram photo shoots). The big change for me though is the seemingly much higher expectation on jewelry accessories and Fancy Legwear and mandatory arm wear and some people thinking the outfit is incomplete without them. The lolita style to my knowledge started as base outfit (dress or blouse and skirt, petticoat, all in appropriate lolita shape and length) with some leg wear usually (though occasionally ppl just wear shoes) and some hairpiece (usually a bow or headband but I've seen just a hairclip or barrettes before).

I am assuming the rise in more expectations of accessories comes from: over the top styles currently being what's most popular (and yes like Decora fashion, OTT styling generally expects much more accesorizing), sweet style being currently what's most popular (heavy on patterns so in personal opinion I assume that means one may need to accessorize more or be more dramatic with say Patterned tights to get attention on elements of the outfit outside of the main piece).

On the other hand I've seen more leniency on jumper dresses without undershirts (especially chinese lolita brand dresses some of which are designed specifically to just be worn as straps without undershirts), which I think is nice because in old school lolita dresses were sometimes worn this way. I'd also like to hope in reality lolita fashion worn in person is for the peoples personal happiness and preference, versus online like Instagram where yeah people tend to dress up the Most as public eye is on them.

I just think of Kamikaze Girls lol and how I wear as few accessories as her. Now I get mine is out of laziness, and I hate the feel of so many things on my body. But I grew up wanting THAT look, not the OTT look.

And then I guess semi related? If you're into old school lolita styles (and in particular gothic lolita), I really can't recommend Atelier Pierrot enough. First of all, they have a plus size line they carry that is AMAZING. It's genuinely plus size, I've bought 3 dresses and 1 skirt from this line and love them. The plus size have open free waists and then use a tie around the waist so you can tie it as tight or loosely as your waist needs, and the overall dress shape retains the cute lolita look. The free waist means if like me you jump 20 lbs back and forth, the dresses are guaranteed to fit ans look nice even when weight changes. Also the waist can be loosened easily when bloated or in pain while still looking form fitting (which is great for my ibs lol and makes them the MOST comfortable lolita dresses I have), they're very thin lightweight good quality cotton so they can be worn in the heat or colder without feeling like you're suffocating. Buy based on the free waist size measurements when picking items. Atelier Pierrot also carries Marble which keeps a lot of classic solid color with frills kind of looks, has some plus size (but really CHECK MEASUREMENTS because marble runs very tight... I tend to buy bigger sizes Than I think I'll need). Atelier Pierrot also has an English language option on site, and international shipping options. It's my favorite lolita brand. I also really like the gothic lolita look most, and Atelier Pierrot and Marble are great for that.

Otherwise yeah I'm basic, I get bodyline stuff, because it's sturdy and true to size (though sometimes youll want to buy a size up) and has plus size items that will fit me. sometimes.

[1eos]

just spent some money

[queseraphita]

ever since i started working again i made an effort to invest in some good insoles and wearing compression socks and those little heel socks that deal with Plantar fasciitis; its been so helpful

[tinyhandsonmyapron]

02.23.2023

My least favorite part of my new job is that I can't dress cute anymore :(

[waffliesinyoface]

guess who finished her marisa cosplay in time for my work’s halloween party

[stardustandash]

both of the last two shows i worked on got released this week (one of which wrapped last june, the other in january). and the press i’ve seen for both of them is hilarious. one show’s pr is like... here’s a witty comedy about a shitty professor, starring well known actor and produced by people who made one of the most popular comedies of the last 20 years the other show’s pr (that i’ve seen) is very much HEY VANCOUVER LOCALS! MAKE A DRINKING GAME EVERY TIME YOU RECOGNIZE THE LOCATION!! WATERFALL THE WHOLE CAR CHASE ON THE VIADUCT

[rubiatinctorum]

why do spandex bodycon pencil skirts for suits exist the way that they do. are you going right from the board meeting to the club. what's the deal. why are there so many suits with jackets that are fitted with space to move and look and feel the correct size for the wearer and skirts in the very same set that are made so everyone else in the room can see every detail of your ass. if you see a skirt suit with a tag that says "stretch" on it run, it doesn't stretch to let you move better it stretches because it's shrink wrap for your ass, good luck walking bitch

[wollfling]

Alice and the pirates be more generous with your pant leg sizes challenge

[oshitgirlie]

for 11.11 sale i'm going to buy stuff that will hopefully make me look like the most handsome girlboss ever

[dreamcast-official]

i want a new skirt...