| Here is a basic rundown of the Elegent Gothic Lolita look: - Mini to knee length frilly poofy skirts, most likely with a crinoline that does not show under it. - Ruffled elegant Victorianesque blouses. - Mostly black blouses sometimes with white Peter Pan collars, cuffs and sleeves. White lace can be at the bottom of the capped sleeves and at the collar. Both plain or embellished blouses. - Babydoll dresses, sometimes below the knee but mostly mini to knee length. - Colors for these separates are mostly black or white or a combination of both. Sometimes red, pastel pink, and pastel blue. The later two colors worn only with white. - The French Maid look or Alice in Wonderland look of a white apron over a black babydoll dress was an original Gothic Lolita look. It is not seen as much now. - These dresses and skirts are worn with knee-high or thigh high stockings. Some times white with little bows and ruffles at the top or in black fishnet with holes and without. Mostly black opaque stocking material. - Headdresses are a must. Mostly in black or black and white. A small rectangular headband headdress made of ruffles, ribbons, and lace. Can be worn with a bow under the chin. It is worn at the crown of the head, just above where bangs are. Can be used to hold hairpieces in. - Sometimes the headpiece can extend over the forehead like a small bonnet, this happens most often in white. - A small top hat worn askew on the head is sometimes seen. - Shoes are Mary Jane type platform heels or large platform shoes. Very chunky and clog-like. - Women wear long or short large curls on either side of the head, or a full head of curls. Long straight hair worn sometimes with bangs is a common look as well. Many wear wigs and hairpieces to achieve these looks. Hair is mostly black but can be any shade of brown. - Little to no make-up is worn. The look requires a pale complexion, which many Japanese women already have. Any shade of red lipstick is fine with black eyelashes and a small amount of blackeyeliner. - Large pocketbooks are carried. Some are huge container-like suitcases in a variety of forms from the carpetbag to the circular hatbox. Some women carry handbags in the shape of bats and coffins. - A parasol is a must on sunny days in the park. - On occasion lace gloves and lace opera length arm warmers complete this look. - When the look begins to lean towards Victorian mourning, with long dresses and ghouly make-up, it is Visual Kei or Gothic and not Gothic Lolita. But the elegant Victorian look with a long skirt is still Lolita. Some Information thanks to: www.morbidoutlook.com |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Classic Lolita Style Light makeup, pale pink lip color, bright babydoll dresses/skirts, and often a hat or headpiece. |
| Classic Gothic Style Dark eye makeup, deep red lip color, long black victorian dresses and often long sleves or gloves. |
| Neo Gothic Style Dark eye makeup, black and red clothing are most common, jewlery usually consists of chains, metal, pvc, leather - reflects visual kei. Also includes seemingly ripped clothing, or clothing with jagged edges. |
| Neo Lolita Style Light makeup, dark or bright colors can be worn - black & white are common - nothing to babydoll-ish. Hair can be worn in curls or straight, usually with a headpiece. |
| One of the best magazines about Elegant Gothic Lolita culture and fashion in Japan, is the Gothic&Lolita Bible. Each book is about 120 pages and shows new products from many clothing brands, such as: Moi-meme-Moitie, h.NAOTO, alice auua, ATELIER-PIERROT, Union Jack, metamorphose temps de fille, elements, and many more. It also shows street fashion in Harajuku, make-up tips, recomended books and cds, and comes with sewing patterns to make your own clothing and accessories! As of now there are 7 volumes (Volumes 1-7 below, in respective order.) |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
| Elegent Gothic Lolita |
 |