Super Cool Gothic Lolita

Lolita Fashion

Lolita Fashion is a subculture from Japan strongly influenced by Victorian styles from the Rococo period. A unique characteristic of Lolita Fashion is appealing of cuteness. This element of cuteness comes from the Japanese word kawaii, meaning cuteness, lovely, adorable or childlike. Kawaii aesthetic of cuteness is seen in Japan's many subcultures, such as Japanese handwriting, specific genres of manga, and Pikachu. This style has evolved into a widely acclaimed acceptance into the Japanese subcultures and in other countries during the 1990s and 2000s. It has been a mainstream fashion line in Japan throughout 2010. The Lolita fashion's clothing culture can be divided into three sub-categories; Gothic – classic, and sweet. Many other styles such as sailor, country, hime, ero, guro, qi and wa, punk, Shiro, Kuro and steampunk Lolita also exist. Lolita is seen as a reaction against shifting Japanese Society, in which youth is pressured to accept the social expectation and responsibilities attached to them because of their gender roles. Childhood clothing inspired fashion is a reaction against this. The Japanese society holds two perspectives about it with half of them considering it an escape from youth and to stay as innocent looking and cute as a child. Some Lolitas say the only reason to adopt this fashion culture is fun and it is not a reaction against classical Japanese ancient society. They also embrace it as to boost their self-confidence and to express an alternative identity.

Main features of Lolita fashion

The main feature of the Lolita fashion is the volume of the skirt. It is worn with a petticoat and corset. The shapes of the skirt can either be bell-shaped or a more mature A-line shaped. Lolita fashion dress contains a wardrobe consisting of a blouse with a skirt, and it is covering till the knees. Lolita also regularly garb wigs in different styles with hair bows or a bonnet. Lolita fashion includes a line of the Victorian style of clothing that draws under their petticoats. To enhance the visual effects, dressing is combined with knee socks, ankle socks or tights with high heels or flat shoes and a bow.

Spark of Gothic Lolita

Among different fashion styles, Gothic Lolita is chiefly subjective to the Goth styling of Victorian-inspired Lolita. Mana, a Japanese musician, popularized these styles. Gothic Lolita Dresses are predominantly black with a vibe of noir to it. Different coloured wigs, knee socks, umbrellas, laces on petticoats and bow on shoes. These aesthetics in Gothic style make more elegant appearances with an element of cuteness in them. Gothic Lolita features silhouette, motifs, hair and makeup, accessories and shoes.

Silhouette

Gothic Lolita follows the basic Lolita Silhouette. Super cool Gothic Lolita wears Bell skirts, JSKs, and Dresses in bell-shaped petticoats to present the classic “cupcake” shape. For a more elegant and mature appearance, Gothic Lolita wears a classic silhouette with A-line petticoats.

Motifs

Gothic Lolita keep motifs in their day to day fashion style to exhibit the crosses or religious representation to draw attention, animals like bat who are associated with night, skulls to reveal horror and darkness are also motifs of Gothic Lolita. chandeliers, deep red roses and castles are often used to create the atmosphere for the detailing. Colors usually black, navy blue and maroon or deep purples have the tendency to be common in Gothic Lolita. There are other black and white taboos too.

Hair and Makeup

Curled hair left down or straightened are everyday hairstyles, while sausage curls and pigtails are a less usual choice. Gothic Lolita wears makeup with a combination of dark lipstick, neatly defined eyes and a light blush. Lolita makeup style never includes black lipstick. Mana is one famous Gothic Lolita is always believed to wear very dramatic makeup but not privileged with the standard of the culture.

Accessories

Standard accessories for Gothic Lolita include bows or head Dresses, there is a wide variety of small bags, like purses decorated with Gothic motifs, wallets are decorated symbolized with motifs as well, tights and stockings including the knee highs socks with lace tops. Jewelry collection have gems and stones in dark colours, but also of silver and metal ones with gold being of least or no use in Gothic Lolita fashion culture. Among top of the line, Venice lace chokers keeps a usual appearance among with rosary. The fashion of lace is also popular with gloves.

Shoes

Gothic Lolita wears classic shoes Mary Janes. The traditional Tea Party shoes, boots, and rocking horseshoes are also among the fashion style. Other shoes styles like platform shoes or mid-size heels are also worn occasionally. To make similarity, they are often worn in black or dark colors.

Skirts

Gothic Lolita wears a long or short pompous skirt. A dark-coloured pompous skirt is often embedded with laces to enhance a mature presentation. Short and long skirts also exhibit variety in appearance with selecting either knee socks or ankle socks.

Gothic Lolita is deeply influenced by the Victorian style of and exhibits the same classic first impressions. The most common combination of a black skirt with white laces is enhanced into Gothic sub-style with dark-coloured wigs, flat shoes, ribbons, knee socks, and light blush make up. A Super Cool Gothic Lolita merges the classics with mainstream fashion while not losing the flair of creativity. Gothic Lolita wears black as a symbol of the representation of the Gothic fashion style. The trend of black colour doesn’t end with the dress itself but always extended to accessories, shoes, bags, and makeup.