Board: /cgl/
"/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL" is 4chan's imageboard for the discussion of cosplay, elegant gothic lolita (EGL), and anime conventions.
/cgl/ is a board for the following:
• Cosplay
• Lolita
• J-fashion
• Conventions & gatherings
• Sewing & prop-making
• Craftsmanship tools/materials & tutorials
• LARPing
• Discussing accessories such as wigs/circle lenses/prosthetics/makeup (These must be within the context of the board-related topics listed above; weight loss threads should be kept in /fit/, beauty and fashion generals should be kept in /fa/)
Our board rules are simple:
• Thread content must be related to one of the categories covered in the list above. Off-topic threads and replies will be deleted.
• Singling people out maliciously is not tolerated and will result in a ban. 4chan is not your personal army. The singling out rule applies to vendetta threads and replies being made to attack a specific person, as well as predatory behavior like doxing. Discussing an individual in general isn't against the rules as long as it's done within context of cosplay/lolita/j-fashion.
• Advertising and spamming are not allowed.
• This is a work-safe board.
If you encounter a post that is in violation of these rules, USE THE REPORT BUTTON! Please help us keep the board healthy and free of off-topic posts!
Helpful Links:
- Tutorial Database: http://cosplaytutorial.com/list.php
- /cgl/ general: http://pastebin.com/2E2BmDDc
- Taobao: http://pastebin.com/B2KSFQUM
- Lolibrary: http://lolibrary.org/
- Hello Lace: http://hellolace.net/
- Cosplay dot com: http://www.cosplay.com/ >Read customer reviews
>Items aren't guaranteed to comply with safety standards or quality control
>You won't be able to claim compensation on Aliexpress if products harm you, use your discretion.
>If you must buy electronics: Visit >>>/g/ and search for /csg/ and ask your questions there
>Large Order? Check out the Taobao thread prev: >>10444767
I have dumb questions but the previous threads are soon-to-die. Welcome to the fun zone. Once cons reopen, what crazy shit are you going to do? Thots and preyers edition Previous: >>10431775
This thread is for buying, selling or trading. Please keep OT or tangent discussions about shopping services and price checks to their own thread to avoid clutter (make it if you don't see one). Use Lolita General for general buying questions or complaints.
Thread Guidelines:
- cosplay and lolita welcome
- please list your location and any shipping restrictions you have
- leave contact info you actually check!
General buying and selling tips:
- have feedback ready if you can
- have proof pictures ready
- always ship with tracking
- never do a transaction with someone you're uncomfortable with
- don't name & shame without contacting the buyer or seller first
Introductory tips (updated):
>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1391-S3x95QY-yuzuJD1tsMQOoT8ngCRtDPxmXw1N8GI/ Last thread >>10414729
FAQ:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E0PUag4NzqCCFZ7s2AE_QefWhni2NwvC9sxrRpKeYXk/pub
Taobao Dictionary:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ams6Fl3miZSndGZIUnY0eGludFBMYVJpTF8yTWwzTEE
*NEW* Store Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EKZhOppV8_FMyFg9BCYhPbaELtFc9XV2aNEqzctw108/edit?usp=sharing
Budgeting Spreadsheet Template:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlgllpMiw3VNdG9qTGMwTG1sOG5SbU9KUGpBUVdsV3c&usp=sharing
Shopping Service Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10ObDV7NIdTdr5W-8pKIQWn_z4r1RGOqvSX6KgeeFpNY/edit?usp=sharing
Pop-up dictionary: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zhongwen-a-chinese-englis/kkmlkkjojmombglmlpbpapmhcaljjkde?hl=en
Good EL-CH dictionary: nciku.com
Translate text from images: newocr.com previous thread : >>10425841
/cgl/ Idol Spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WtgRe5cjKIR0BYGhw9N8ahxChLqEFLbZIRbAazooh-o/edit?usp=sharing
Original Music Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfmgukQM2isUtJJZz1MY4Jn4zPcbl0wDU
Previously:
- lots of idol festivals, varying quality.
- discussion on instrumentalists participating in idol festivals
- idol tier list? lol
- Julily released a video on her raw thoughts about the cosidol / overseas idol comm. Met with varying responses, both positive and negative.
Featured Soloist: Melancholiaah! They just released a new song and merchandise!
Starter Topic:
Julily's video has been met with varying degrees of positive and negative feedback. Share your opinions, without bashing her as a person. Rather than having the millionth ita thread lets post coords we actually like! Ask for and post pics of items worn. Since I am 6 foot and 120 pounds, I wanted to ask if anyone knows any cosplays that would fit a skinny guy?
Some I know of:
>Seto Kaiba
>Luffy
>Yorha 9S
>Lelouch Lamperouge
>Ken Kaneki 
Old thread hit image limit >>10370402
This thread is for ouji and aristocrat (aka "boystyle") discussion. "Boystyle" is shorthand for "boystyle lolita" and refers to the masculine counterparts of Japanese lolita and, often, aristocrat fashions. There is a lot of overlap between these styles, and different people use different terms to describe them. We usually just use "ouji" here.
>Shopping spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j7sg2_7CvXUeIgZGGSLvJ9lUUuSVXhW8FlWWFwiv1Yk/edit?usp=docslist_api
>Buttcape-sensei's shopping guide (mentions which brands/shops have men's or custom sizes):
https://drive.google.com/open?id=12fA-VA2PkRctKPlYFsT3GnIba-Ytdt-RArDfLw0Bba4
>Blogs for info
buttcape[.]blogspot[.]com
https://ouji-armoire.tumblr.com/tags
Google your questions before asking them here.
Read the whole thread before asking questions here.
OC and selfposts encouraged! Random picspam discouraged.
Discussion: We established all resources for ouji information are out of date. Comment below with the resources you use. Old thread is kaput.
>>10398429
Requesting Milky Berry JSK in white + headbow. Minor damage to JSK, has slight dye rub but not nearly as bad as most. Headbow has no damage. Last Thread: >>10444249
> Latest purchases
> Dream dresses
> Gothic coordinate pics
> Favorite pieces
> etc. >discuss new videos
>share your favorite lolita youtuber
>links to egl related content
>spill some tea
Sharing some active but smaller lolita youtubers, feel free to discuss what you think of their videos or share your own favourites
Candy Carnival
Fallen Princess
Sparkly Gutz
Kimbuucha
Airy Michelle
Unicorn Princess The "will I ever see an international package again?" Edition
What are you waiting on, gulls? Let's have another capsule wardrobe thread! Post capsules, request capsules, talk about capsules and so on.
Starting question - do you have a capsule wardrobe for lolita or another j-fashion style? If so, what makes it distinctly a capsule and not just a smaller sized wardrobe? ITT: Characters you've always wanted to cosplay, but know you wouldn't be able to pull off.
Also, that's a lot of cleavage for me. No makeup/hair thread? Outrageous. None in the catalog so let's have another thread for sewing and related crafts in the context of cosplay and jfash. Knitting, crochet, leathercraft, embroidery, tatting, beadwork, weaving, needle felting, and any other fiber or sewing arts I failed to mention are all welcome. Post your cosplay crushes
> Zero two I thought they weren't.
But then I saw this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmtAWY6Y4F8
What is the trick here? How does her legs seem to be so long? Wanna show off your cosplay pictures? Stop making your own threads on this slow ass board where they will sit for a month with 1 maybe 2 replies and post them here! >The “new normal” is upon us. >Summers basically ruined
>is there anything left to look forward to
Guess next year has some cons. Naturally given the extra time everyone will have full body robot suits that transform or functioning wings and everyone will be shredded since we’ve obviously been eating well and exercising at home during lockdown. What's the first cosplay that you're going to wear when anime cons are a thing again?
After playing P5R over quarantine, I'm dying to cosplay as Kasumi Share your favorites, post good coords. What's your favorite motif on prints? I know chocolate was a favorite, and cats/bunnies are always in style. I personally miss lambs/sheep Pixelninja. Swedish cosplayer who always made her costumes herself from scratch. Rarely did cosplay for sex appeal, with pic related as an exception.
Who are some retired cosplayers you remember with respect?
https://www.strawpoll.me/20599405 /bcm/ - Black Cosplay Matters
Post Black Cosplay (and Lolita if you want) >What styles will make a comeback?
>What styles would you like to see become popular?
>Will masks as coord accessories continue in the West?
>What releases do you expect through 2020 and into next year?
>Will sweet lolita continue to see the 2010-era AP resurgence or
move onto another trend?
>Will Virgin Mary crowns finally fade into obscurity? What do Cosplayers do for a living? Post the worst you've seen Previous thread>>10275999
Itabag FAQ and Beginners Guide - DO NOT POST YOUR QUESTION IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THIS FIRST
>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BUQ5ZQoH1A9vCR2OcdvhrWNv6JChsy-5z21rNugX2jc/edit
Old thread archives
>>>https://warosu.org/cgl/?task=search2&search_subject=itabag&search_op=op&search_ord=new
Buyf/a/g Guide
>buyfag.moe
Discord Link
>https://pastebin.com/raw/uyMYVnPe
Bootlegs are never OK to buy and use, don't be a poorfag. New larp thread, "taking on a trip to make that one anon on /tg/ happy" edition.
Previous thread: >>10407028
Thread question: what's the strangest non-larp-related thing you've ever done for a larp? Last thread died a while ago >>10383388
As mori girl, dolly kei and the like haven't been popular enough lately to keep own threads alive, why not a general thread for all those natural vintage styles that often overlap to begin with.
>Mori styles and brands guide (japanese): https://woman.mynavi.jp/article/190828-8/ Previous Thread: >>10244022 
/mkg/ - Mobile Kanojo/Kareshi General #13
"It was fun" edition
Last Thread: >>10132566
>The most discussed apps/games are Moe Can Change!, Dream Girlfriend/Nijikano, Dream Boyfriend/Hoshikare, and Animal Boyfriend/Gijin Kareshi, but people are encouraged to introduce new games.
>We generally discuss dress-up/simulator games and smartphone/cellphone apps for waifus or husbandos.
>Occasionally discussed games include Fairy Doll, Potion Maker, Mandrake Girls, Soul Girls, etc.
>To our newfriends: please remove any /mkg/ tags and lurk more to ensure proper etiquette. We might be a dress-up game general, but we are already dead, Jim
>/mkg/ Tips, Etiquette and Linkdump (spreadsheet of names for MCC, DG, AB, GK and FD):
http://pastebin.com/iPbE3f4d
>English Wiki links:
MCC: http://myroid.wikia.com/wiki/Myroid_Wiki
DG: http://dream-girlfriend.wikia.com/wiki/Dream_Girlfriend_Wikia
DB: http://dream-boyfriend.wikia.com/wiki/Dream_Boyfriend_Wikia
AB: http://animal-boyfriend.wikia.com/wiki/Animal_Boyfriend_Wiki
FD: http://fairy-doll.wikia.com/wiki/Fairy_Doll_Wiki
>JP Wiki links:
MCC: http://www56.atwiki.jp/aimi-mcc/
DG: http://wikiwiki.jp/nijikano2d/
DB: http://wikiwiki.jp/hosikaredays/
AB: http://www38.atwiki.jp/gijin-kareshi/
FD: http://www55.atwiki.jp/fairdol/
>Expression/hair viewer/background viewers:
MCC: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/k12rhyjhezl3285/MCC_Combined_Viewer.html?dl=0
DG: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/dhor8chzvb3czwf/DGCreator_1.05.html?dl=0
AB: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/mbajihnc2d2lhuq/gkab%20student%20expression%20viewer.html?dl=0
FD: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/liwskd0ogtesep8/FD_Expression_Viewer.html?dl=0
>Moe Can Change! Item Dump:
http://pastebin.com/pgDqtDf3
>Other Mobile Kanojos Games (Includes link to the apk downloader):
http://pastebin.com/xcmdi6Ck Anyone working on any cosplay? Ideas for future cosplays?
Will Fan Expo Vancouver in February be one of the first Canadian cons? How are COVID restrictions in your province? share your horror stories. prev: >>10385584
missed my dream dress by literal seconds on LM, how's everyone else's night going >Keep it /cgl/ related.
>All J-fash styles (lolita, mori, otome, gyaru, deco, etc.) are welcome!
>Please provide your best photos.
>Artists: it's not a bad idea to just sign your work.
>Selfposters: When giving credit, it's a good idea to refer to the art as a freebie, NOT fanart.
>Artists and Selfposters: Commissions for money are welcomed, but negotiate the terms in private.
>Helpful critique is acceptable, insults and taunts are not.
>Have fun & draw on!
also stop being a fucking dick to the selfposters, this is supposed to be a positive thread Continued from last thread, post your WTF moments of secondhand shopping.
Previous >>10447634 Last Thread: >>10439028
> Latest purchases
> Dream dresses
> Gothic coordinate pics
> Favorite pieces
> etc. 
Old thread >>10379390
>Please read the FAQ before posting in the thread (always updating)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PpDyjw2LDxbupdvHMNsBUOBVB66Lzwf44RM1You1GDA/edit?usp=sharing
>Resources
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10uNmynwRn6CRc-OMqCeXmJwCNnEnd-vYi-7AQzSx74I/edit?usp=sharing
>Artist Spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ESQ-1h4IRUivbGNaxJFxXyDU1lSv26xTmMdH0sDX7sU/edit?usp=sharing
>How to order from Vograce (now with video on how to set up files)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UxKnpgrmeb82NnW5e4YIEX-eZ3zHt178Mp6i0A5gME/edit?usp=sharing
>Convention List (always WIP)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13o7hD5xS3sDqVptnTVGUlRae3ovEE-vPPST_QOrQwtM/
>IP taketowns (based on artists contribution, may or may not have been a one time thing, use as a guideline)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1696MDhNPhrZ0ySZhXkoJnGxb7l1OjW4JsVhu1wKvaWE
>AA Inspo (thanks anon!)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1D19QV9nHwaY8AaNiEXZAAkEhkBTSsb01?usp=sharing
Realistically do you think we’ll even have conventions next year? I have a feeling with the lack of physical conventions COVID is going to knock out a bunch of the unknown/no fanbase artists who used physical cons as their main income. I havent had the chance to catch any so far, but are they actually any good? Do they really offer anything close to the real thing?
Which ones have you tried? My vote goes to Evgenia Medvedeva.
She is pretty and cute
Her body is perfect.
Also a very succesful athelete.
Just look at her dancing here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9mk57NcmZ8
She knows how to dance very well too.
Wow. so perfect.
All female cosplayers should aim to be just like her. Its really easy to fuck up a fursuit and the lines between cute and uncanny, unique and obnoxious can easily be crossed; unforunately, the fandom wanting to be as accepting as it is, refuse to tell people that their suits are creepy, ugly or whatever
What are some tips for making an appealing design? This is a soon to be cancelled con. Say something nice about it! This is the time of year that the releases slowly trickle out, what are you looking forward to? Any re-releases you'd like to see?
Please share all things Halloween here! Bonus points for any cute Halloween accessories for coords to buy~ I guess the most sustainable practices are making your own clothes and shopping from smaller brand you're aware of working conditions in. Anons complained that proto didn't belong in the old school thread, so here's a separate thread to post proto inspo (modern and/or old), talk about lolita history, post listings, etc. 
The last thread reached the image limit: >>10441510
Harajuku street fashion in Japan is finding ways to deal with COVID-19, and one of the most obvious ways has been the increased usage of masks for coord snaps. Even in coords that are simple and light for the summer heat, a mask adds visual interest, whether it be a brand mask or a plain white one. Brands like h.Naoto sell mask charms (pic related). Some brands have also incorporated pandemic-related art, such as the icon Amabie or warnings to keep distance (Deorart) or encouragement to #StayHome (Hyper Core). Another issue is that many events remain canceled, so remote meetups are more common, and this thread may feature some coords from those, including virtual participation in the upcoming Corset Day on 8/8.
Many shops have not survived the pandemic. Noble Noire, Sexpot Revenge's only Tokyo shop, and Atelier Boz in Nagoya are some of the stores that have permanently closed.
I will start this thread with some snaps from Atelier Boz Nagoya's last sale event. How about a thread on cosplay of characters unofficial looks, Wheater it be fan art, concept art of recolors.
As long as it capturs the essence of the character
no ballgowns or just wig cosplays please Let's talk about our dream dress searching process. As someone who's mostly hoarding AP, I really wonder how it works for less common items.
> How much time does it takes to find a dress in average?
> How often do you check second hand sales?
> The longest search: how much time did it take? What item was that?
last but not least
> How do you keep yourself motivated when looking for something really obscure? Checklist:
Hair is perfectly done - Check
Girl has a cute fate - Check
Tits have a similar or greater size - Check
Body is fit and slim - Check
Outfit is good too - Check never got to do one of these but i always enjoyed reading them.
post yourself, cosplay you'd like to do/have done in the past, give some context, and help others with suggestions.
as always, give suggestions in order to recieve them. Let's start a thread for some amazing masquerade performances with special effects or quick changes. What are some masquerade, broadway, theatre, or concert performances that have wowed you? I like to have this thread filled with some of the best cosplay photoshoots around the world. No shitty hall shots , professional photos only dont care if it has alot of photoshop as long as it looks good.
Here is a start
Cosplayer : Lunatis
https://mobile.twitter.com/lunatis223
Photographer: Kishun
Series : Jojo Bizaree Adventure Golden Wind
Character : Abbacchio thread ideas:
>link stores that sell furniture and home items
>make a collage of items you would like to decorate your room with
>sketch out the layout of your room and other anon's might be able to give you decorating tips
>and of course, post rooms you love
last thread >>>10380065 
Previous thread: >>10292541
>Heroes goes anime convention with Made in Asia NL.
>Artist alleys at cons, which do you like and why?
>looking back at a past decade of cosplay and conventions and how things have changed.
>DCC, Tomo, Miku concert and more events happened.
>Would you bully a lolita?
>Lots of Animecon Classic stuff: ticket prices increased to €69 early bird yet no "nice..." joke was made, dealers still waiting for information, no artist alley at Classic, no more CCCC due to budget cuts, visitor questions about the same subjects going unanswered, conflicting information in statements, hotel registration opening went wrong, staff member caught posing as a visitor during damage control, hotel "corrected" prices post-booking to twice the agreed amount, Animecon announced they won't help visitors with the hotel issue and held a Q&A on Discord.
>Where to meet crafty people?
>Some Dutch maid cafe talk.
>Questions about Magical Castle Event, a likely scam by or friends from LemiCon.
>Viencon sold out, is now looking into expanding.
>MIA BE and TwitchCon got cancelled due to corona. DCC announced they will clean the toilets and place a few hand sanitizer pumps to combat spreading of corona at their con.
>US anon is moving to Antwerpen and looking for con suggestions.
Upcoming major events:
>Heroes DCC (March 28-29, Utrecht), a large comic con by Heroes.
>Heroes FACTS (April 4-5, Gent BE), pretty much DCC except it's in Belgium.
>TomoCon (April 18-19, Berghem), everyone's favourite cheap anime convention.
>Elfia (april 25-26, Haarzuilens), a large fantasy fair.
>Nishicon (May 2 - 3, Almelo), a smaller anime convention.
Full list: https://dutchgulls.nl/en/agenda/
Links and advice:
>POSTS MADE IN DUTCH ARE AGAINST SITE-WIDE RULES AND WILL BE DELETED!
>Let's go to the Winchester, have a nice cold pint, and wait for this all to blow over.
>Our site with a store list, newcomers guide and more: https://dutchgulls.nl/
>Our Discord: https://discord.gg/QAYNyfY Any day they will cancel. 
Keep it /cgl/-related! Cosplay or J-fashion like Lolita/Brolita, Aristocrat, Kimono, Nanchatte, etc.!
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Image source: https://twitter.com/Rei_Dunois/status/1274648158530756608 https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2020/06/19/gaylord-national-files-huge-layoff-notice.html
>The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor filed a layoff notice June 15 affecting its 2,077 employees as the coronavirus pandemic continues to pummel the hospitality industry.
>The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the Maryland Department of Labor lists an effective date of March 11. The Gaylord, Greater Washington's largest hotel at 1,996 rooms, has been closed since March 24, when the owner of all seven Gaylord resort properties across the country suspended operations.
So much for those cons coming back anytime soon. I haven't seen a thread about Kimono in a while. Is there anyone else who collects them or is interested in them? Let's talk accessories.
What's your favorite way to accessorise a coord? Are you a headbow, hat, or hairpin person? What are some of your favorite brands for accessories, jp or western? A general for the smaller or more casual styles that don't have their own generals.
Big Generals:
>>10439878 Lolita
>>10396028 Fairy/Yume/Pastel
>>10423198 Boystyle
>>10282783 Kimono/Traditional
Liz Lisa added DHL shipping to the US! Did you order anything? There was a time when brolitas were accepted in the communities as long as they actually participated in the fashion properly. I'd like to start a thread that takes us back to the time before. It was a short time but it was okay for boys to wear dresses just because they wanted to be pretty and not have some agenda behind it. I only have this one guy as an example but if there are others post them as well. So whos going over brotha? I currently have a spare room in my house that I throw all my cosplay stuff in. Over the years I've stockpiled a lot of shit to the point the room is a mess of random cloth, props, and accessories. I am looking to do a spring clean deal on it, and I want to organize it to where I can easily find cosplays and store then nice and neat. Probably throw out all the old stuff, too. How do I go about making my Cosplay Room? Work table, drawers, rack with hangers? Making sure always to have some space to walk around in. It's not too big of a room, but it comes with a closet. What was the latest thing you regret getting? Sometimes I really wonder why groups like bsolf even have post approval when they let the same question through over and over again. When will noobs learn to use the fucking search function So AnimeCon.org is cool with risking kids' lives for profits, huh Is it ok to go barefoot to a con? Cosplayers with bad vision/eye conditions, how do you cope with it in cosplay? Does it ruin the character you portray as if you wear glasses and they don’t?
I have terrible vision+eye conditions which make contact lenses taxing to even get. Any boomers out there have pics of conventions from anime cons in the 90s? Please post cringe cosplays >discuss new videos
>share your favorite lolita youtuber
>links to egl related content
>spill some tea
What do you think about Lor's new video?
In my opinion it was very low effort and she could've done much more with the scene to lolita concept. prolly going to quite cosplay but before I do it'd be cool if you guys could critique my junko. Everyone I ask is just too afraid to give critique but I feel like people on 4chan would be more brutal Some good, some bad. Are guns loliable? Discuss. What has been your alternative fashion, cosplay, or craft/accessory/merchandise buying or selling experience with Depop?
What's your strategy?
>Do you look for certain base pieces to fill out your wardrobe or are you able to find statement pieces (I am especially curious about this one for lolitas coming from a non-lolita perspective)
>Do you use certain keywords to find what you're looking for and if so, what are they?
Is there a better app or website out there that you use? I'm planning to do an Inuyasha cosplay. Which version of the outfit should I go for? New larp thread, apocalypse edition.
Previous thread: >>10331775 2020 con season in a nutshell be like...
Seriously though, how you handling the downtime? Like continuing fixing your cosplays and whatnot? today is CATURDAY.
it is also INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY.
it is also CORSET DAY.
so post some fucking coords or cosplays with corsets and cat themes. Last thread was archived >>10396028
Useful (Active) Links:
>JP Newssite - http://www.lafary.net/
>Shoplist - http://fairy-tips.tumblr.com/shops
>What is Yumekawaii (archive) - https://web.archive.org/web/20180813082200/https://tokyogirlsupdate.com/yume-kawaii-girls-20150855504.html
If you want to see the latest jp coords, indie brand releases or need general inspo, make sure to check out Twitter's ゆめかわ hashtag. Y'all are babies so here's a thread.
Went with some of my good friends in my local comm to some nearby mountains! The forecast said to expect scattered thunderstorms, but we lucked out with some very beautiful weather. It was so good for the soul.
Jsk: Baby the Stars Shine Bright
Blouse, socks: Devilinspired
Beret: off brand
Shoes: Cotton Candy Feet 
Negative, Neutral, Positive or No Feedback
Recently I’ve encountered a number of bizarre and confusing seller and buyer behaviors on Lacemarket. I’m interested to see what you might do in these situations. Is there a feedback guide on Lacemarket that I am missing somewhere? I remember something informally used on eglcommsales but I haven’t seen anything similar in a while. Please add any questions you have also considered using your own number and green text arrow. Have a recent dilemma or horror story? Post it here without usernames to get input and keep the thread interesting.
> Do you every purposely leave no feedback and why?
> 1. Item smells uncleaned or worn such as body odor or perfume
> 2. Item has small undisclosed damages (accepts full return you ask for)
> 3. Item has small undisclosed damages (seller agrees to the partial refund you ask for)
> 4. Item has small undisclosed damages (seller offers a partial refund smaller than what you ask for)
> 5. Item has small undisclosed damages (seller does not agree to a partial refund and asks you to return for a full refund instead)
> 6. Item arrives in a different size than what was advertised
> 7. Item has true measurements largely different than the sellers own ameteaur measurements
> 8. Item has true measurements largely different than the lolibrary post and seller did not take ameteaur measurements
> 9. Seller ships the wrong item to you and pays for the wrong item's return
> 10. Seller ships the wrong item to you, pays for the return, and offers partial refund for correct item as apology Last thread >>10377202
FAQ:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E0PUag4NzqCCFZ7s2AE_QefWhni2NwvC9sxrRpKeYXk/pub
Taobao Dictionary:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ams6Fl3miZSndGZIUnY0eGludFBMYVJpTF8yTWwzTEE
*NEW* Store Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EKZhOppV8_FMyFg9BCYhPbaELtFc9XV2aNEqzctw108/edit?usp=sharing
Budgeting Spreadsheet Template:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlgllpMiw3VNdG9qTGMwTG1sOG5SbU9KUGpBUVdsV3c&usp=sharing
Shopping Service Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10ObDV7NIdTdr5W-8pKIQWn_z4r1RGOqvSX6KgeeFpNY/edit?usp=sharing
Pop-up dictionary: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zhongwen-a-chinese-englis/kkmlkkjojmombglmlpbpapmhcaljjkde?hl=en
Good EL-CH dictionary: nciku.com
Translate text from images: newocr.com I’m to scared to ask this dumb question anywhere else but is there a name for those tiny anime girl browns I see on tiktok? >Where is my package edition
Old thread: >>10318584 Old thread: >>10372638
>If you have a jfashion related question, use: >>10400901
>If you have a coord related question, use: >>10323668
>If you have a crossplay related question, visit here first for resources: >>10300242
>If you have a sewing related question, you can ask here but this thread might be able to give more specific advice about machine issues, techniques, tools, etc.: >>10346284
>If you have a crafts related question, you can ask it here or use: >>10384195
>If you want people to give you character recommendations or if you would like to give others character recs, use: >>10370202 (see template first)
Unanswered questions from the previous thread:
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>>10391477
>>10393174
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>>10401847 Starting with these catty bitches. Ignore the ita in the middle, she ain't worth shit. Can we have another J-fashion room wear thread? I came across this lovely set from ETC and I'd love to see more cute slippers in bigger sizes 24.5+ Let's discuss lolita wishlist hunting and how we do it. A few questions to start off:
>Have you been lucky with your wishlist?
>Longest search you've had for something? What was it?
>Do you have any tips you want to share with others?
>Do you look at LM history for previous buyers of an item you want?
>Would it bother you if someone DM'd you about a past purchase? I'm a guy. A huge, tall, wide, hairy big boi who lifts heavy metal plates and punches other burly guys in a ring. I only wear black tank tops (got about 20 of them) and sport legwear everywhere I go. I don't even own other clothes since my job is also in a gym. Every clothing I own is some sort of sports clothing.
But I want to dress fancy as fuck. I saw someone post this pic in an Ideals thread on /fit/ and it piqued my interest.
Or something similar to this. Basically the male version of lolita.
Where the hell do I even begin, if it's something I haven absolutely and utterly ZERO experience with and knowledge of? Like, so I google (lolita clothes for men" ? I'm not even american, don't suggest american brands or shops please, thank you. Let's post here the best sexy cosplay out there. Harajuku street fashion in Japan is finding ways to deal with COVID-19, and one of the most obvious ways has been the increased usage of masks for coord snaps. Many brand masks are out of stock; it is easier to find masks from larger brands such as h.Naoto and Qutie Frash rather than from smaller brands such as Abilletage.
I will post some shop snaps featuring mask coords. Even in coords that are simple and light for the summer heat, a mask adds visual interest, whether it be a brand mask or a plain white one. What’s the craziest panel you have ever seen at a convention? Mine was when I saw a dude’s dick get licked on stage furry or animation charactors for those who wear it every day How did you discover lolita/jfashion, and what made you start buying and wearing it yourself? I used to use Pinterest to make mood boards years ago, and it largely had a hand in exposing me to jfashion as a preteen Beginner sewing quiz from Cosmode, how many can you answer? Anyone else see this crazy Ultramarine cosplayer interview?
https://nardio.net/warhammer-ultramarine-cosplay/ Do you still have your own yaoi paddle? Soft- or hardcore side? Do you think a Smurfs cosplay would be accepted at a con? Pic related, is kinda what I had in mind. Annoyed by someone in your comm?
Any cosplay trends you wish would die out?
Have some cgl related sins to confess?
Whatever it is, vent it here as long as it stays on topic Newbie to crafting for cosplay. Planning out a World of Horror getup. How might I go about making this mask properly? 
Previous Thread >>10406812
/cgl/ Idol Spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WtgRe5cjKIR0BYGhw9N8ahxChLqEFLbZIRbAazooh-o/edit?usp=sharing
Original Music Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfmgukQM2isUtJJZz1MY4Jn4zPcbl0wDU
Previously:
-kpop vs jpop inspired "idols", and why we don't see too many overseas idols doing kpop inspired stuff
-heaps of online festival drama: Shining Idol Project headlines their own festival again, most performers drop out of London Idol Festival due to its affiliation with a convention ran by someone accused of pedophilia, Anison USA reaches out to performers and receives a cautious response due to more accusations of creepers
-Chocolate Idol Showcase goes off without a hitch, though, and ended up generating over two thousand in donations
-some squabbling about how Japanese words work
-lots of overseas idols in the WACK audition
-more squabbling about how Japanese visas work
Featured Group: Resoluscia, just for that one anon starving for Resoluscia news lol
Starting topic: Let's go with online festivals and conventions, since that's probably most of what we're getting for the next few months. What are some things you've enjoyed seeing from them? How could they be improved? I wrote a mini essay on the cost of entry level lolita and was wondering what people think about this issue. I don't feel comfortable posting this anywhere else since it goes against the optimistic hugbox narrative that I find exists in a lot of other groups/ forums and I think there should be a frank conversation about it prev: >>10437095
Is Mulberry Chronicles dead? I tried to get something but it said checkout was disabled. Does anyone know where to find a good one? I've been searching for a while but it seems like the market is flood with stuff like pic related. Most of them don't even come close to being game-accurate. What's everyone's opinion on facetaping? This topic for me is a bit confusing because there is such a thin line between what is racists and what isnt. I see a lot of people against it because people are trying to "look asian" when i also think isnt shaping your eyeliner for your eye to look like the character the same thing then? IDK i have mixed feelings on the whole thing and wanna hear what others say. Worbla and other thermoplastics are expensive and a waste of money
cant we just make armor plates out of clay and then harden them in an oven? It will also make the armor feel rock hard and give it a bit of realism. If you make it thin it shouldn't be too heavy (you don't need to make it functional). also, clay gets a lot of its weight from water, so when it dries, it's lighter than when you worked with it
worbla is like $80 a sheet
clay is $3 a lb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP5lz2CYNR4
What happened to those innocent days?
They seem so long ago Any ideas how to make Jet's arm? Never did stuff like this personally, so I'm lost We all seen males cosplaying females but I never seen the opposite
Pic related Old Thread:
>>10308151
Looking for any sort of lolita media? Ask here.
I'll post some of the stuff listed in the old thread. my gf used to be super into cosplay a few years ago, but her local scene has diminished her interest in completing the many unfinished costumes she has.
How can I help her get back on her feet? Fat ruins everything edition A continuation of the previous thread, I have 27 images left to post!
I also have a ton of graphics, event reports, and shop photos dating back to as early as 2005 which I'll share in a new thread later if anyone's interested!
I'll be continuing with alphabetical order, starting with Sweet Cream Princess in Pink. I am curious. What gender is the average /cgl/ user?
https://www.strawpoll.me/20686865 let's discuss this kawaii and casual lolita style sister How do I do the headband? We haven't had this thread in a while.
Previous thread: >>10299697 Haven't seen one in a while so figured I'd start one! Quarantine gets lonely, meet new people here.
>Cosplay, Jfashion, Lolita, Photography, or just cons?
>Age/Gender/Location
>What cons do you attend? What do you like to do? (panels, AA, masq, parties, etc)
>Favourite games, anime, brands, prints, etc
>Characters/series cosplayed from (if applicable)
>Other interests
>What are you looking for?
>What are you NOT looking for?
>Contact info I'm looking to find a sleeve or something of the like to make my left arm look like a prosthetic. do you friends know of anything like that? Previous: >>10395423
Thread Guidelines (copied from the last one):
- cosplay and lolita welcome
- please list your location and any shipping restrictions you have
- leave contact info you actually check!
- please keep OT or tangent discussions about shopping services and price checks to their own thread to avoid clutter (make it if you don't see one)
General buying and selling tips:
- have feedback ready if you can
- have proof pictures ready
- always ship with tracking
- never do a transaction with someone you're uncomfortable with
- don't name & shame without contacting the buyer or seller first
Introductory tips:
>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1391-S3x95QY-yuzuJD1tsMQOoT8ngCRtDPxmXw1N8GI/ Do other cons have carpets associated with them or is that just a DragonCon thing?
Also, ITT: DragonCon Carpet. How, you would devide cosplay history and ito what ages (like a comic book history)? When you would place, the Golden Age of Cosplay? Anons how do you guys deal with broad shoulders while still wearing cute things?
I end up feeling like a crossdresser when i wear anything with frills or cute prints, the contrast with my undelicate body is so ugly. I'm not even fat, just have big shoulders, no waist and a large ribcage (fridge shaped...). And yeah, i'm cis. My mom and aunt have this same shape.
It got so bad that i threw out all the clothes i liked and kept only jeans and tshirts a few months ago. I couldn't handle seeing my reflection or seeing myself in pictures anymore.
But i still drool over dresses and printed skirts, cardigans... i want to go back to wearing things that i like. Do you any of you have this issue? Seemed like a good time to join the Honey Cake army so here I am with my coord I wore for a virtual mixer today!
JSK, Headbow: Angelic Pretty
Cardigan, Bear Ears: BTSSB
Socks: Metamorphose
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