Classic VS Sweet: Or My Internal Conflict

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For some reason unknown to me Lolita sisters (Classic and Sweet particularly OTT) are feuding. As each launches verbal bombs against the other and some avid supporters of each side churn out some pretty hilarious comics. I have to but sit on the fence about the whole issue, wondering am I the only Lolita that like all 3+ styles? In all honesty if I had a massive wardrobe I'd probably be substyle jumping on a whim. I have always loved Gothic fashion (not just the Loli kind), Historical fashions (Victorian, Rococo, Marie Antoinette, Edwardian, et al) way before I ever set eyes on Lolita fashion. And when I did first see the wonders of the Lolita realm, while watching the oh so adorable Miwako from Paradise Kiss, I thought that OTT sweet was the way of this fashion. I discovered Gothic Lolita after a little more research on the topic. I learned of Mary Magdalene (brand), and consequently Classic Lolita, through a fashion download for the Sims 2. I was struck down like Momoko from Kamikaze Girls (sans the ability to lie to get the money for Loli) by all of Lolita (though I never really liked Grotesque Lolita, it is beautiful in it own right but not for me.) I love the beauty of all Lolita styles the 3 main and the emerging styles (mori lolita, fairy lolita et al) and will probably keep jumping around styles and perhaps even mix it with others. That's the fun of fashion.... Right?

Fashion

Fashion has got to be one of my favorite modes of expression. Even when I am not all dolled up but in hideous sweats and tattered T, I am telling the world just who I want to be for that day.

Lately illness and lack of wardrobe (I need to buy some clothes soon) have kept me in what I call my frumpy ugly clothes, but I live for the days of meticulously coordinated outfits and carefully applied liquid eyeliner.

So which fashions styles do I feel broadcast to the world who I am?

Lolita

I love all style of Lolita, but my preferred sub-style is classical. I do swoon for many an Angelic Pretty et all print, but I just can't get over the elegance and more mature look of the classic Lolita aesthetic. My favorite classic Lolita brand is Mary Magdalene but a close second is Victorian Maiden.

Fairy Kei/Spank!

On the other end of the coin is Fairy Kei and Spank!. Both are sweet sugary glittery with bright colors and 80s isn't die mentality. What can I say I just love it, no explanation just do!

Hime gyaru

More mature and sophisticated than Fairy Kei and Spank! Who doesn't want to be a princess? I love the lady like appeal and truly feminine allure.

Mori girl

Natural and quirky, to me mori girl embodies true innocent and magic. I fell head over heads for the simple eccentricity

Dolly kei

The dark more mature style, evokes images of witchy ethnic mixtures that capture the mind eyes.


What can I say I am a fashion eclectic. I won't tie myself to just one style or fashion. How dreadfully boring to feel that all you like has to be cohesive. Or that it must build one itself.


So I will have my fun and suggest you allow the same luxury.