Classic, Gothic, Green. Ponetium's lolita fashion sideblog. I post a here my coords (and occasional memes and art), and reblog coords I like and other fashion inspiration like historic fashion, art, humor, DIY, clothing pieces, etc'. Pronouns: They/them ☆☆☆ Main tumblr: ponetium.tumblr.com IG: "@some.green.frills" 《NSFW blogs, please don't interact.》
Victorian Maiden's Jewelry Classical Doll Long OP;
The "fashion point" for this coord is the overdress that I made out of a vintage peignoir that I hadn't been wearing recently.
Beret: unknown
Frill cap: Pink House
Headdress: Victorian Maiden
Brooch: vintage
Wristcuffs: Innocent World
Gloves: vintage
Parasol: Alice and the Pirates
Bag: Axes Femme
Socks: Innocent World
Shoes: Clarks
I am not a decora wearer, but oh...I get it. I understand why. I see these outfits, these amazing ensembles, and I understand.
I hope these people are still shining as bright.
This is what people talked about when talking about self expression through fashion. It was not the "self expression by conforming but saying it's all self expression " thing I grew up with and never understood.
This is why I love and always loved alt fashion. This is why I wear lolita. The people who see it and mock or feel offended don't get it. Maybe some day they will.
Runa wears what I think is a variation of Union Jack’s enamel jsk (the print might be hidden).
This jsk came in vinyl and pleather with a purple or red dragon motif. The stock photos are poor so I included a shop staff coordinate to show that they look the same.
"Lessons in Madam Fashion" from Gothic & Lolita Bible Vol. 17, 2005.
Madam is something I rarely see mentioned in J-fashion communities overseas. Often people just put it under the aristocrat label but madam is actually its own independent style! So... what is madam?
Madam is a style within the gothic and lolita scene that takes heavy inspiration from the clothes of noble women in historical Europe. It's similar to romantic goth in the west. Corsets, bustled skirts, floral hats, etc. It's often presented as the "adult" counterpart to lolita. The Dictionary of Gothic and Lolita contains an entry for "Madam Lolita" which states the following:
Even if you've been wearing lolita all this time, there may come a time where you start to wonder "Hmm, can I really keep wearing this forever?" As this point hits, more and more people start shifting towards longer silhouettes and classic lolita styles. Adult-oriented lolita clothes have now become available. Both lolita wearers and lolita designers have grown from mademoiselles to madames, and the clothes have also evolved accordingly. No longer is there an age limit for lolita.
This is not to say that lolita is only limited to younger women or that lolitas must grow out of the style once they get older (although the concept of age-appropriateness in lolita for older women is still a prevalent topic in Japanese lolita communities). Rather, madam serves as an option for those who would like to have a change in style according to their shifting tastes as they age.
Style Basics:
The majority of madam coords include a corset and a long skirt. A blouse is not required and can be substituted with a bolero or a shawl. Princess sleeves are a favorite. Skirts can be of any silhouette, a-line, mermaid, bustled, or bell-shaped but they often reach at least the ankles. Though knee-length skirts are occasionally seen.
For accessories, the most common are floral hats, bonnets, fascinators, and canotiers (which are often handmade). Dramatic hair accessories are arguably one of the main staples in the style besides corsets. Although you do see madam coords without hair accessories, they're much less common. Chokers, necklaces, and lace gloves are also popular. For legwear, simple black knee-socks are the standard, especially if they have lace or lace-up sites. But for shorter length coords, fishnet stockings are recommended. High heels and platforms are the go-to choice for shoes as they make the figure look taller.
As shown in the guide above, makeup in madam is usually bold and dramatic. The most common look consists of a smokey eye with defined red lips for a mature appearance. The recommended hairstyle is curled in elegant rolls which can be donned up for an even more regal appearance.
Differences with Elegant Gothic Aristocrat:
Compared to aristocrat, madam is much more blatantly feminine. As mentioned, the skirts are often bustled with abundant frills like lolita rather than the sleek look of aristocrat. While they both have a tendency to use corsets, madam incorporates bustiers the most. High necklines are less common in madam and having an exposed chest area is not unusual. Sometimes madam coords are simply a bustier corset with a bolero, exuding a hint of sensuality that isn't as present in aristocrat or lolita (except maybe ero lolita). Overall, you could consider madam somewhat of a sister style or feminine counterpart to aristocrat.
Sometimes you must pretend to be an oldschool lolita hypebeast and photograph all your Meta Antique Bouquet and Gobelin Print together before sending off the red gobey to the person you traded it with for the brown
ngl this made me realise that 2016 me would be so excited to see how many dream pieces I own
also I couldn't choose between the flash and no flash so have both
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