Hello everyone! Today its all about ten things that I hate in Lolita. While that is a hard topic, there are a few things that I can say I "dislike", more than actually hate.
Let's get to it!
1. I really dislike Lolita dresses that are Empire-waist style. I have nothing against other Lolitas who wear the style, some pull it off so well, but it just gives me the overall appearance of looking super pregnant. It has never looked good to me, and even though I unfortunately own a couple of dresses in that style, you usually won't find me wearing it.
NO.
2. I actually don't like knee socks, especially with my legs. I love the prints on knee socks, and think they look super cute with most co-ords, but I just can't wear them. My legs are a little longer and I hate how they make my knees look really knobby. They also tend to give the illusion that my dress is actually shorter on me than it is, so I mostly stick to OTK's (over-the-knee socks) or light tights.
3. The odd sizing in Lolita. It's probably just because I'm a tall dorky Anglo-saxon kind of girl, but I always find sizing wonky on the dresses. Aside from Mary Magdalene, the dresses in other brands will have sleeves that are too short, bust circumferences that are too tight, lengths that are too short, and even neck closures that are too tight.
4. The negativity and the "costume" aspect. I realize a lot of people have never seen Lolita fashion before, but like with any alternative fashion, theres always the negative comments from people and other people who think you are wearing some sort of costume or playing dress up. I've heard "It's not Halloween you know" quite often from random people, as well as "Why do you want to wear puffy little girl dresses?" and other negative comments. Also, "I love your costume, are you Alice in Wonderland?/in a play/going to a party/a performer?"
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5. Prints selling out so fast!! I can't believe how hard it is to get one of the new dresses once its popularity catches like wildfire, such as the new AP Crystal Dream Carnival series. I just troll the sales sites everyday hoping someone will decide they didn't like the dress after they bought it and sell it, but with some dresses the seller will capitalize on the fact that the dress is a much- sought after piece and try to sell it for ridiculous amounts that no Lolita can pay.
6.People thinking that Lolita fashion has to do with the book of the same name by Vladimir Nabokov. IT DOES NOT.
However, as soon as someone asks you what type of fashion you are wearing, or you are trying to explain the fashion/lifestyle to someone who has never heard of it before, once they hear the word "Lolita" they seem to just stop listening, or the famous words come out:
"Oh....like the book...."
So right away they think its something sleazy and immoral, meant to attract older men, when in fact Lolita is mainly about modesty and elegance (for me at least).
7. Having to starve at times to buy dresses. It's happening right now, it will very likely happen again. I make myself broke because a new dress comes out, or more than one dream dress or dress from my wish list pop up on the sales sites at the same time.
8. Really baby-infant prints. AP, what were you thinking when you did Dreamy Baby Room? I know many Lolitas, as well as myself, that shuddered inwardly. It was a sad day.
NONONONONONONONO
9. The elitism/bashing that can go on internally within the Lolita world. Enough said, its just really sad to see sometimes.
10. The amount of time it can take to get ready. I usually pride myself on being able to get ready fast, but sometimes it just takes way too long. All the little things that go into making one big, flawless co-ord can take forever to get on your body in just the right way. Sometimes hours!
Well, thats it for now, next time it will be ten foods I like! Can't wait for that one!
Hope you enjoyed!
