Lolita Dresses With Irregular Hemlines
Fashion trends come and go. One of those trends is Lolita fashion.
The Lolita fashion trend is popular in Japan. This style is influenced by Victorian and has Rococo accents. It includes several petticoats and underskirts. Its Lolita" title was coined because it also emphasizes "cuteness".
Lolita Has Many Substyles
Lolita fashion is merely the umbrella term for several substyles - all of which embrace the Victorian theme. Popular subtypes include goth, fantasy, sailor, "country", Princess, steampunk, and grotesque. This substyle often features black and white colors.
Lolita Culture
The Lolita trend began in Japan in the 1990s and spread to other countries by the 2000s. By the 2010s, the Lolita trend had blended into mainstream fashion.
In Japan, the Lolita trend went beyond putting on dresses and accessories. It evolved into a cultural movement; creating groups of "Lolitas" who shared the same substyles. They met to drink tea, at meetups where they could talk with others who share their style.
Up until recently, Lolita dress hems were rounded. A new trend in Lolita dresses has emerged. In these new dresses, the hemlines are irregular.
Why Choose Irregular Dresses?
An irregular hemline causes a noticeable difference during the dress' swaying motion, which makes it even more eye-catching.
No matter the substyle, an irregular hemline catapults a Lolita dress to a unique level. Just as the Lolita theme took so many avenues, the irregular hemline helps it create even more ways people can make this trend their own.
Here are some examples of Lolita dresses with irregular hems:
1. Little Red Riding Hood Punk Handsome V-Neck
This outfit is all about lace. It begins with a white V-neck blouse, with an off-black gathering tie. The long, puffy sleeves are cinched with elbow and forearm bands.
The ends of the sleeves are long, dark off-black and form-fitting. From the ends of the sleeves, a daisy-decked lace pours out. The waistline of the dress spotlights a black and silver corset.
The opulence of the skirt is unique. Imagine a feather duster made from linen ruffles on top and more daisy-decked lace on the bottom. Tilt that device diagonally, and you'll get the idea. The length of the lace is irregular, which allows the dark brown and ebony underskirts to add to the effect.
Just as Red Riding Hood did, you'll need to look out for wolves in this outfit.
2. Deacon Series Magician Stripe False Two-Piece
This dress seems deceptively simple, yet it casts a beautiful spell. Beginning with a classic puffy-sleeved blouse, its sleeves end with lacy French cuffs. Below the simple neckline is a flouncy ruffled accent.
Over the blouse, there is a black abbreviated jumper. Jutting out to the sides and opening to reveal the white linen handkerchief skirt, it fills in for a magician's tuxedo jacket.
There are more than enough petticoats secreted beneath that skirt, and two extra Rococo touches The subtle black-and-white trim of the jumper gives it just the right flair, while a rectangular brooch with an antique style shines at the top of the ruffled accent.
This outfit lets you know the wearer has a few tricks up her sleeves.
3. Retro Oil Painting Elegant Square Neck
This Delft blue and lavender dress forsakes the black-and-white themes and, and it's a welcome sight for those who prefer a pastel Lolita.
The bodice-style top stretches from the neckline to the hemline, with a split in the overskirt at the waistline. This top layer is made from Delft blue. The gatherings of the corset and its lower trim give the corset a golden accent.
On the of the corset is a horizontal stripe of lavender, topped by a Delft blue bow.
Underneath the split overskirt are a few layers of irregular lengths of underskirts. Layers of lavender, dusky purple and ecru lace finish the look.
With this dress, you'll be as picturesque as a work of art.
4. Gothic Elegant Rose Lace Bowknot Hairball Spider Web
Another dress that abandons the black and white; its bold black accents emphasize its goth mood, but its bold aubergine purple underskirt lets you know its wearer also has a tender heart.
The top of the dress makes it look like it has a black vest; one with puffy sleeves cinched by aubergine bows. The focus of the dress begins with an apron-like purple corset. The center of the corset is decked with black buttons, and crowned with purple bows.
The bottom hem of the black vest ends with adorable black "hair all" pom poms.
The skirt of the dress meets the "irregular" requirement, but it resembles an upturned aubergine umbrella. It has black accents to complete the look.
This dress is what Miss Muffet would wear if she went Goth.
5. Chinoiserie Stand Collar Cutout Metal Waist Chain Print
A basic white dress turns Lolita with an irregular handkerchief hemline skirt. This dress features an intricate mosaic of metallic gold beads. The beads form a sunrise on the front, over the waistline. The waistline is adorned by a double-row chain.
The dress is topped by a Chinese collar; topped by teal-colored cloth fasteners. Although this dress doesn't have the usual number of petticoats, its coquettish nature makes it a good fit for a Lolita dress - especially when paired with white lace-up leg warmers.
This dress will help "Orient" you to fun times.
6. Little Devil Series Black Purple Plaid Asymmetric Hem Design
This playfully provocative outfit begins with a black and purple bodice. The dark purple plaid bow provides a focal point, but that emphasis is stolen by disconnected black sleeves - which stretch from the middle of the fingers to the neck.
The skirt resembles an upturned black umbrella, with irregular hems. The front of the skirt is adorned by purple folds of cloth. When worn with fishnet stockings, it gives it a "cosplay" quality. The dress comes with black "bell bottom" anklet cuffs.
Wear it when you're feeling "devilish".
Any of these choices will be a good pick for a Lolita dress to add to your picks for new spring dresses.