THANK YOU for mentioning street snaps. I'm so sick of people complaining that something 'Isn't lolita' especially when it comes to styles like oldschool. It really shows when someone has never looked at a jfashion magazine.
yes, as an oldschooler this gets annoying to see. I can always tell when someone is trying to give advice to an oldschooler but isn't actually familiar with old school itself. I just saw a comment under a video of a casual old school coordinate where someone said they thought the skirt was too short for lolita, even though I could think of at least 3 old street snaps off the top of my head that also featured skirts of that length in a casual styling. mind you, the skirt was maybe slightly past mid thigh and did have some poof. so yes if it was much shorter, it could probably be arguable. but at that length, styled in a casual way, with a little poof, to me it is not questionable if it's suitable for OLD SCHOOL lolita when I can think of more than one coord during that time period that featured a similar piece. I can understand when someone is trying to give advice from a genuine place, but some people don't realize when they are out of their depth. not every sub-style is the same and old school in particular has a lottt of variation that sometimes other sub-styles have a bit less of, like in the silhouette. you'll find dresses in old school that can only fit a small a-line petti (babydoll JSK cut is a good example, especially the ones from the time period) and you'll find dresses that can hold a hefty 4-5 layer cupcake petti or larger hoop skirt. metamorphose velveteen triple frill OP I'm looking at you. this diversity in silhouette also sometimes includes shorter lengths on both dresses and skirts. just because something is less common or doesn't work as well in your sub-style, dosen't necessarily mean it applies across the board.
@@AliceBunny05 I 100% agree, and IMO when you get to a certain point with your knowledge you're able to pull of pieces and style them in ways that they seem to follow the 'rules' when it actually doesn't and all newbies see is ''why are you not wearing a petti' when in fact its an old style built in petti with low poof or ''That lace is low quality it should be cotton' when its actually very high quality chantilly type lace. A lot of people seem to be in that weird area where they know enough, but not enough lol!
@entityvoid yes I think that's certainly the case lol. it seems to me it's either people who are newer to the fashion in general, or people who just have never really looked into old school and aren't very familiar with it. which of course neither of those things are sins, but it does get puzzling when these people are the ones trying to give advice or correction. they know enough about lolita in general that they're conscious of having a good silhouette, but not enough to realize that the silhouette varies a little more than they think it does. for me it's like the equivalent of criticizing a classic lolita because they're not wearing a big cupcake shaped dress, I see it and immediately I'm like.. well this person is clearly just not very clued into this subject. It's okay because I'm sure most of these people discover at some point that they had some misconceptions, but it can seem a bit silly after you've heard specific things many times. I'm sure it also has something to do with the way many beginners resources simplify these subjects, and for these people who are really only into one sub-style, their knowledge never really has a reason to develop even a couple (or more) years into them wearing the fashion. there's also definitely a difference between curiosity and wondering/asking questions about things you may have less detailed information about, as opposed to plainly saying that something someone else is doing isn't in compliance with the guidelines, when you don't have a good grasp on the guidelines for that sub-style lol. like if someone is asking about raschel lace because they were told to never wear anything with it, that's a bit different than going and telling someone they shouldn't wear those socks or that headress or whatever because it has raschel lace and raschel lace is cheap/bad quality.
@entityvoid honestly I could with relative ease lol. there are bigger/more pressing issues in the community, but this phenomenon is just something I notice relatively often as an oldschooler. I think it could be improved by even tweaking small things, like specifying "for this sub-style" when giving concrit and advice to newbies. like if you're going to tell a newbie that their petticoat is a bit small for their dress, throw in a specification relating to the sub-style they're going for. so if you're giving advice to a newbie who's going for sweet, tell them that sweet in particular usually has at least a moderate level of poof. I think it would help people to stop generalizing things across sub-styles, since I see that a bit often
First year in Lolita: *Non loliable shoes, regular coat, no headpiece, no petti* 2 + years in Lolita: *tea parties, short coat, bonnet, poof monster* 10 + years in Lolita: *Non loliable shoes, regular coat, no headpiece, no petti*
I watched the original extreme weather video when it came out! Another thing I realised as a citizen of a cold country myself, platforms around 5 cm are safe to wear in the snow and keep your feet above the frozen ground, it helps with warmth more than anything imo. I straight up wear platform mary janes when it hits 2 degrees Celcius and I'm still warm if I wear cashmere/wool tights (but my shoes are leather and I'm not sure how pleather would behave). In comparison, if I wear flat ass goth pikes, even with wool insoles and wool socks, I'm freezing and basically on the verge of death. Also caoutchouc soles!!! They stick to everything and I've noticed that I was able to walk on really solid ice in a more or less normal way.
Lor: would you like to watch this guide to wear Lolita in winter? Me in my Mexican town where the lowest temperature is 15º C (just lasts three weeks) : sure
Additional tips for wearing Lolita in (Canadian) winter from Lolita doing it for 10 years: -Get appropriate footwear. I use Manitobah mukluks. Anything that has some iota of waterproofing will protect your socks from slush. It should be at least 12 inches high if it's snowing or if there are puddles of that black slush on roads. Ugh. You don't think they're cute? Try wearing lace trimmed UTKs where the lace peeks out over the top of the boot. Perfection. -Buy "flesh toned" fleece-lined tights. They come in a few different shades of "nude" these days, hopefully one of the shades is somewhat near your skin tone. This way you can wear whatever socks you want without getting frostnip. Can even layer fishnets or sheer tights over them if you want. -Wear full bonnets. These guys completely cover your ears and encase your head. They're perfect for winter. -Buy some of that conductive silver thread and sew it into the fingers of your gloves / mittens. This way you can use your phone screen without removing your hand protection.
I live in New Brunswick and I’m not sure if it would even be advisable to wear lolita in the winter 😅 I also have a kid so that’s also a reason I wouldn’t be able to, lol
Thank you so much for this video!! I genuinely struggle with wearing lolita in winter because while I really love capes and how hot they'll keep you and how fun they are, I find that they're not that easy to carry if you get too warm and aren't that practical to wear (lifting your arms can be a pain sometimes) I love how you stress the fact that having the appropriate clothing for the weather is important (with the weather boots for example!) And thermal clothes are a godsend in cold temperatures!! Again, thank you for all your content, you've been one of my main lolita fashion inspirations and I wouldn't have been so passionate about this fashion had I not found your content!
I love winter lolita coordinates, knitwear and big floofy coats are just so comfy! Although having said that, it doesn't get anywhere near as cold here in the UK, perhaps I wouldn't be such a fan of winter lolita if I genuinely had no choice but to wear it to every meet.
For any plus size folks looking for a coat, it can be really hard to find them from actual lolita brands, but retro brands like Hell Bunny have some good coats with space for a petticoat. I have one with some gorgeous fairytale embroidery that I got second hand.
OMG *THANK YOU* for giving me permission to have a coat that is functional rather than fashionable. I don’t know if a coat suitable for outdoors in cold, cold temps outdoors for an extended period of time even exists, and if it did, it would go for $$$$.
I remember that video :D I started watching you a bit before I started lolita myself so around mmm 2017-2018? I can't say I watch every single one of your videos but back then I had watched all of your old lolita videos
I struggle to find coats warm enough for me since i get cold easily, so its encouraging to hear from you that everyday lolita is FINE to wear and not be ahsamed of not wanting to get sick in winter just to look "rule abiding" for lolita fashion
Adding in a little more advice! Where I live (pacific northwest) we rarely get snow, but we do get a LOT of rain in the winter. Modern AP & baby parasols double as umbrellas and are perfect for winter! I also have a couple lolita rain coats that maintain the shape of my dresses/skirts that I LOVE, but I prefer the parasol so my legs and feet stay more dry. Also, Amavel is a great brand for lolita coats! I have 2 coats from them, one by way of closet child and one I got new during their coat release this winter. They keep me cozy and cute, I love them!! And I love that they fit my western shoulders-- something I can't say about AP or baby most of the time sadly. I like to wear them with my non-lolita clothes too if my partner and I are going out to a nice dinner, to a musical, etc; they really add that elegant vibe to whatever outfit you're wearing~
I remember that video! And to answer your question! I think i've been watching you for like 11 years?? It was since high school and this year will be 11 years out of high school. Hoooo boy i feel old now lol 😅 you were my lolita spark that got me into the fashion. So thanks as always for being here. ❤
Thank you for the tips! As someone who gets around without a car, wearing Lolita in harsh weather is always a challenge. I especially appreciated the tip about wearing practical shoes!
I have a few tips for winter lolita wear as I live in the mountains. First wool socks really help especially if your feet get cold easily. You can usually hide them in your boots if they don't match. Fleece lined boots are also really nice and you can get them in quite a few colors like pink and burgundy. Also fleece shoe insoles! Then fleece lined tights or leggings are a game changer. You can usually hide that you are wearing leggings with boots and you can layer cute socks or tights over either one. Ok now bloomers. Flannel or fleece bloomers are super warm but if you don't sew might be tricky to find. You can diy a pair of flannel pj pants into some or I have a pair of cut off sweatpants that are really warm. But of course I completely hide them under my skirt because they are not cute. I have seen some historical quilted petticoats which I considered but I'm usually fine with leggings and bloomers. 2 winters ago I got a linennaive wool coat and it is amazing! I wear it all winter now. It is definitely more classic looking but it does fit my petti under it nicely. Finally have a cute selection of hats, scarfs, mitten/gloves. They are even fun to pair with your coord when you take off your coat and can turn a plain coat cute!
Definitely recommend HATS or any type of headwear that cover your head if you want to stay warm. A lot of heat escapes out the top of our heads. You'd be surprised how cozy you can get with a good warm of gloves/mittens, proper boots with warm socks, and a good hat.
I got a good wool cape that goes just past my knees, by far it’s the best putter wear I’ve worn for lolita. It’s crazy warm , I can wear it sub zero, and it doesn’t squish my skirt lol. And I’m definitely watched that video! I’ve been watching you for 5+ years ~
A short black biker's jacket would work for goth. There are also bolero jackets in faux fur that would be very cute pairs with a coord of an animal print that matches the fur (bunny, bear, lamb...). Add a kawai hat, like Lor's, featuring the same animal, and boots that have a similar color faux fir lining sticking out the top! If you have more than one jfk that includes that animal (I bet you do), you could even have more than one winter coord.
your video is really informative, I'm happy that someone is talking about this topic, I'm living in Eastern Europe and we pretty bad winter especially when you live in mountains as me
I've been watching for ...oh gosh, over 6 years for sure, I'm not totally certain! These are some great tips. I'll definitely remember the one about tights over fishnets. I'm looking forward to the video about hot weather too!
I’ve been watching since late 2019 but in that time I’ve also watched a lot of your older videos. I have a “Bambi fur” coat from Alice and The Pirates with a corset lace up back that I just love. I also just bought a lamb ear beret from 42lolita, so bring on the colder months! (Aussie lolita dying in the summer)
uniqlo heattech my beloved. I went to a meetup recently with heattech knit leggings and heattech knee high socks underneath and I was totally comfortable walking around outside in 30°F temps. not bad!
Not a lolita myself but I've been watching your videos for about 4 years. And since I usually wear 1950s vintage styles and circle skirts even in winter, a retro style coat can accommodate a lot of poof and be cute at the same time. 😊
A cute boot option is the Demonia Camel 311. It looks like it would be pretty warm with thick socks. It has fake fur, which would look cute with a winter coord. It's available in all pink, brown with white fur, all white, and all black. I haven't tried them. But I think I will have to get a pair black for some gothic or spooky sweet coords next winter.
I think i did watch your old video, but it was a long time ago. I think I've been watching your channel since around 2018????? It's hard to remember exactly when i started, but 2018-ish seems right. Funnily enough, i don't actually own any lolita clothing, I'm a goth who wears a lot of thrifted clothing. it's just something I've been interested in for a really long time, alongside other j-fashion like decora, fairy kei, etc. I am thinking about actually getting into ouji soon though 🤔
I have seen the original video. I discovered your channel about 9 years ago (god, the passage of time is horrifying), but I only became a regular viewer in 2019 when I got interested in wearing lolita myself
I've been watching you off and on since shit lolitas say 3 or 4. It's jarring to realize it's been 11 years... I feel so old! 😭 You, Lillith Gray, Princess Peachie, Hello Batty, and one more German lolita that I can't remember her channel name were my entire computer time as a mid-late teenager! Well, that and filling the cart on Bodyline with everything I wanted, looking at it wistfully, then closing the tab.
kudos to those that can find cute Lolita winter footwear! I imagine you could also change shoes once you get indoors but if anybody seriously wants to criticize a functional pair of boots, I dare them to try trekking through several inches of snow with a bonus layer of ice on the sidewalks 😅
i got into lolita early fall last year, right as it was getting cold 🥲🥲 this video is immensely helpful!! (i plan to wear my first full co-ord tomorrow for my birthday, but its going to be 35°f and snowing lol)
One thing I didn’t expect to work to keep warm were leg warmers. Yeah they’re called leg warmers but I didn’t believe it. But I tried them and they really do work! I’m pretty sure it’d be easy to get some cute colors. Maybe commissioning an artist to make some
I definitely saw it and, as a Floridian I must say that I can contribute much more to the hot weather side of this extreme - 1) blouses are absolutely NOT necessary for Lolita. Fight me.
Hi. Thank you for all the videos you make. They are so helpful. I live in cold country. I am cold even inside. I bought two Victorian nightgown to use as underdresses-- both small floral prints. They are both long sleeved with lace and ruffles on the sleeves and ruffles at hem. I have to hem them up but I could use either as an op. I am trying to figure how much of the under dress should show under my jsk.
I’d say the term lolita is specific to those who wear it or are at least attempting to wear it. (And chopping up an old bed sheet & thrifting a lolitable blouse to me counts, the bar isn’t as high as some might think) If you just take inspiration or haven’t made a jump yet due to price or courage, I’d say the “proper” term would be j-fashion enthusiast (or something to that effect) or lolita fan. If you’re really planning on becoming a lolita I could see you referring to yourself something like prelolita or prelita. You can also totally wear lolita inspired outfits and refer to it as lolita inspired or maybe even as kawaii fashion. If you have some pieces but not enough for a whole coord, I believe back in the Live Journal days they called mixing lolita items in nonlolita outfits “a la mode,” so you can use that too. For what it’s worth, I just want to say I 100% understand where you are coming from. It’s weird to be in a liminal space where you engage so much in a community but you haven’t technically made the leap to be in it. I myself personally struggle on whether or not I count as a Lolita even though I have both indie and big name brand items because of my unusual styling and not wearing it a majority of the time. (Not to mention a big use of non brand items that a classic and sweet would probobly argue on whether or not it actually is lolitable, as different sub styles have different standards) Because of this, I totally get self conscious when all my (nonlolita) friends refer to my outfits as Lolita because I’m worried the Lolita police arrest me for high treason for giving people the “wrong” idea of what Lolita is. My advice is honestly don’t worry about marking yourself with labels so much. It’s not the most important thing in the world, and if you really need something to describe your inner self to others- just describe what you love about lolita. It explains a lot more about you than any other terms could. -Sincerely, your local classic(?) Lolita(?) 💜✨⚰️✨☂️ (P.S. -If at some point some people think you fit the criteria of lolita, then that’s great. But don’t forget where lolita comes from. There’s a lot of old school that modern Lolita look at as “”nonlolita”” today, so really, really, don’t worry too much about it.)
Blagh TH-cam isn’t letting me edit my comment I just wanted to add that it’s also very weird because the price of a lot of lolita leads to people being “into” lolita for longer than “being” lolita, so you definitely aren’t alone💜 Okay I’m done with my essay/soapbox now haha
THANK YOU for mentioning street snaps. I'm so sick of people complaining that something 'Isn't lolita' especially when it comes to styles like oldschool. It really shows when someone has never looked at a jfashion magazine.
yes, as an oldschooler this gets annoying to see. I can always tell when someone is trying to give advice to an oldschooler but isn't actually familiar with old school itself. I just saw a comment under a video of a casual old school coordinate where someone said they thought the skirt was too short for lolita, even though I could think of at least 3 old street snaps off the top of my head that also featured skirts of that length in a casual styling. mind you, the skirt was maybe slightly past mid thigh and did have some poof. so yes if it was much shorter, it could probably be arguable. but at that length, styled in a casual way, with a little poof, to me it is not questionable if it's suitable for OLD SCHOOL lolita when I can think of more than one coord during that time period that featured a similar piece.
I can understand when someone is trying to give advice from a genuine place, but some people don't realize when they are out of their depth. not every sub-style is the same and old school in particular has a lottt of variation that sometimes other sub-styles have a bit less of, like in the silhouette. you'll find dresses in old school that can only fit a small a-line petti (babydoll JSK cut is a good example, especially the ones from the time period) and you'll find dresses that can hold a hefty 4-5 layer cupcake petti or larger hoop skirt. metamorphose velveteen triple frill OP I'm looking at you. this diversity in silhouette also sometimes includes shorter lengths on both dresses and skirts. just because something is less common or doesn't work as well in your sub-style, dosen't necessarily mean it applies across the board.
@@AliceBunny05 I 100% agree, and IMO when you get to a certain point with your knowledge you're able to pull of pieces and style them in ways that they seem to follow the 'rules' when it actually doesn't and all newbies see is ''why are you not wearing a petti' when in fact its an old style built in petti with low poof or ''That lace is low quality it should be cotton' when its actually very high quality chantilly type lace. A lot of people seem to be in that weird area where they know enough, but not enough lol!
@entityvoid yes I think that's certainly the case lol. it seems to me it's either people who are newer to the fashion in general, or people who just have never really looked into old school and aren't very familiar with it. which of course neither of those things are sins, but it does get puzzling when these people are the ones trying to give advice or correction. they know enough about lolita in general that they're conscious of having a good silhouette, but not enough to realize that the silhouette varies a little more than they think it does. for me it's like the equivalent of criticizing a classic lolita because they're not wearing a big cupcake shaped dress, I see it and immediately I'm like.. well this person is clearly just not very clued into this subject.
It's okay because I'm sure most of these people discover at some point that they had some misconceptions, but it can seem a bit silly after you've heard specific things many times. I'm sure it also has something to do with the way many beginners resources simplify these subjects, and for these people who are really only into one sub-style, their knowledge never really has a reason to develop even a couple (or more) years into them wearing the fashion. there's also definitely a difference between curiosity and wondering/asking questions about things you may have less detailed information about, as opposed to plainly saying that something someone else is doing isn't in compliance with the guidelines, when you don't have a good grasp on the guidelines for that sub-style lol. like if someone is asking about raschel lace because they were told to never wear anything with it, that's a bit different than going and telling someone they shouldn't wear those socks or that headress or whatever because it has raschel lace and raschel lace is cheap/bad quality.
@@AliceBunny05 I think we all need you to write an essay on this wow !
@entityvoid honestly I could with relative ease lol. there are bigger/more pressing issues in the community, but this phenomenon is just something I notice relatively often as an oldschooler. I think it could be improved by even tweaking small things, like specifying "for this sub-style" when giving concrit and advice to newbies. like if you're going to tell a newbie that their petticoat is a bit small for their dress, throw in a specification relating to the sub-style they're going for. so if you're giving advice to a newbie who's going for sweet, tell them that sweet in particular usually has at least a moderate level of poof. I think it would help people to stop generalizing things across sub-styles, since I see that a bit often
First year in Lolita: *Non loliable shoes, regular coat, no headpiece, no petti*
2 + years in Lolita: *tea parties, short coat, bonnet, poof monster*
10 + years in Lolita: *Non loliable shoes, regular coat, no headpiece, no petti*
I watched the original extreme weather video when it came out! Another thing I realised as a citizen of a cold country myself, platforms around 5 cm are safe to wear in the snow and keep your feet above the frozen ground, it helps with warmth more than anything imo. I straight up wear platform mary janes when it hits 2 degrees Celcius and I'm still warm if I wear cashmere/wool tights (but my shoes are leather and I'm not sure how pleather would behave). In comparison, if I wear flat ass goth pikes, even with wool insoles and wool socks, I'm freezing and basically on the verge of death. Also caoutchouc soles!!! They stick to everything and I've noticed that I was able to walk on really solid ice in a more or less normal way.
Lor: would you like to watch this guide to wear Lolita in winter?
Me in my Mexican town where the lowest temperature is 15º C (just lasts three weeks) : sure
Additional tips for wearing Lolita in (Canadian) winter from Lolita doing it for 10 years:
-Get appropriate footwear. I use Manitobah mukluks. Anything that has some iota of waterproofing will protect your socks from slush. It should be at least 12 inches high if it's snowing or if there are puddles of that black slush on roads. Ugh. You don't think they're cute? Try wearing lace trimmed UTKs where the lace peeks out over the top of the boot. Perfection.
-Buy "flesh toned" fleece-lined tights. They come in a few different shades of "nude" these days, hopefully one of the shades is somewhat near your skin tone. This way you can wear whatever socks you want without getting frostnip. Can even layer fishnets or sheer tights over them if you want.
-Wear full bonnets. These guys completely cover your ears and encase your head. They're perfect for winter.
-Buy some of that conductive silver thread and sew it into the fingers of your gloves / mittens. This way you can use your phone screen without removing your hand protection.
I live in New Brunswick and I’m not sure if it would even be advisable to wear lolita in the winter 😅 I also have a kid so that’s also a reason I wouldn’t be able to, lol
I've completely lost track of time but i've definitely been watching your videos for 5+ years. i think.
Thank you so much for this video!! I genuinely struggle with wearing lolita in winter because while I really love capes and how hot they'll keep you and how fun they are, I find that they're not that easy to carry if you get too warm and aren't that practical to wear (lifting your arms can be a pain sometimes)
I love how you stress the fact that having the appropriate clothing for the weather is important (with the weather boots for example!) And thermal clothes are a godsend in cold temperatures!!
Again, thank you for all your content, you've been one of my main lolita fashion inspirations and I wouldn't have been so passionate about this fashion had I not found your content!
I love winter lolita coordinates, knitwear and big floofy coats are just so comfy! Although having said that, it doesn't get anywhere near as cold here in the UK, perhaps I wouldn't be such a fan of winter lolita if I genuinely had no choice but to wear it to every meet.
For any plus size folks looking for a coat, it can be really hard to find them from actual lolita brands, but retro brands like Hell Bunny have some good coats with space for a petticoat. I have one with some gorgeous fairytale embroidery that I got second hand.
OMG *THANK YOU* for giving me permission to have a coat that is functional rather than fashionable. I don’t know if a coat suitable for outdoors in cold, cold temps outdoors for an extended period of time even exists, and if it did, it would go for $$$$.
I remember that video :D I started watching you a bit before I started lolita myself so around mmm 2017-2018? I can't say I watch every single one of your videos but back then I had watched all of your old lolita videos
I’ve been watching you since middle school, I’m in college now ^^
I struggle to find coats warm enough for me since i get cold easily, so its encouraging to hear from you that everyday lolita is FINE to wear and not be ahsamed of not wanting to get sick in winter just to look "rule abiding" for lolita fashion
I've been watching your videos for around 9 years? I first found your channel when you collabed with Momo O'Brien!
Been watching since before you moved to Canada, so woah at least seven years!!
Adding in a little more advice! Where I live (pacific northwest) we rarely get snow, but we do get a LOT of rain in the winter. Modern AP & baby parasols double as umbrellas and are perfect for winter! I also have a couple lolita rain coats that maintain the shape of my dresses/skirts that I LOVE, but I prefer the parasol so my legs and feet stay more dry. Also, Amavel is a great brand for lolita coats! I have 2 coats from them, one by way of closet child and one I got new during their coat release this winter. They keep me cozy and cute, I love them!! And I love that they fit my western shoulders-- something I can't say about AP or baby most of the time sadly. I like to wear them with my non-lolita clothes too if my partner and I are going out to a nice dinner, to a musical, etc; they really add that elegant vibe to whatever outfit you're wearing~
I’ve been watching you for 8 years now- that feels crazy! I feel like it’s only been two max
I remember that video! And to answer your question! I think i've been watching you for like 11 years?? It was since high school and this year will be 11 years out of high school. Hoooo boy i feel old now lol 😅 you were my lolita spark that got me into the fashion. So thanks as always for being here. ❤
Vintage reproduction brands also have really nice winter coats that fit lolita. My coat is from Collectif and no-one ever noticed it's not lolita
Thank you for the tips! As someone who gets around without a car, wearing Lolita in harsh weather is always a challenge. I especially appreciated the tip about wearing practical shoes!
I have a few tips for winter lolita wear as I live in the mountains.
First wool socks really help especially if your feet get cold easily. You can usually hide them in your boots if they don't match.
Fleece lined boots are also really nice and you can get them in quite a few colors like pink and burgundy. Also fleece shoe insoles!
Then fleece lined tights or leggings are a game changer. You can usually hide that you are wearing leggings with boots and you can layer cute socks or tights over either one.
Ok now bloomers. Flannel or fleece bloomers are super warm but if you don't sew might be tricky to find. You can diy a pair of flannel pj pants into some or I have a pair of cut off sweatpants that are really warm. But of course I completely hide them under my skirt because they are not cute.
I have seen some historical quilted petticoats which I considered but I'm usually fine with leggings and bloomers.
2 winters ago I got a linennaive wool coat and it is amazing! I wear it all winter now. It is definitely more classic looking but it does fit my petti under it nicely.
Finally have a cute selection of hats, scarfs, mitten/gloves. They are even fun to pair with your coord when you take off your coat and can turn a plain coat cute!
Definitely recommend HATS or any type of headwear that cover your head if you want to stay warm. A lot of heat escapes out the top of our heads. You'd be surprised how cozy you can get with a good warm of gloves/mittens, proper boots with warm socks, and a good hat.
Awe , you still have the bear caplet🥹
I got a good wool cape that goes just past my knees, by far it’s the best putter wear I’ve worn for lolita. It’s crazy warm , I can wear it sub zero, and it doesn’t squish my skirt lol.
And I’m definitely watched that video! I’ve been watching you for 5+ years ~
A short black biker's jacket would work for goth. There are also bolero jackets in faux fur that would be very cute pairs with a coord of an animal print that matches the fur (bunny, bear, lamb...). Add a kawai hat, like Lor's, featuring the same animal, and boots that have a similar color faux fir lining sticking out the top! If you have more than one jfk that includes that animal (I bet you do), you could even have more than one winter coord.
Hey Lor!ive been watching for about 4 years!
Oh I have absolutely seen the old video, can't wait to dee this new update!
I have been watching since 2018, if I remeber correctly. ^^;;
your video is really informative, I'm happy that someone is talking about this topic, I'm living in Eastern Europe and we pretty bad winter especially when you live in mountains as me
I've been watching for ...oh gosh, over 6 years for sure, I'm not totally certain! These are some great tips. I'll definitely remember the one about tights over fishnets. I'm looking forward to the video about hot weather too!
Crop sweaters but also brand wool cardigans are really warm and great
I’ve been watching since late 2019 but in that time I’ve also watched a lot of your older videos. I have a “Bambi fur” coat from Alice and The Pirates with a corset lace up back that I just love. I also just bought a lamb ear beret from 42lolita, so bring on the colder months! (Aussie lolita dying in the summer)
uniqlo heattech my beloved. I went to a meetup recently with heattech knit leggings and heattech knee high socks underneath and I was totally comfortable walking around outside in 30°F temps. not bad!
Not a lolita myself but I've been watching your videos for about 4 years. And since I usually wear 1950s vintage styles and circle skirts even in winter, a retro style coat can accommodate a lot of poof and be cute at the same time. 😊
Looking forward to the hot weather vidro. Hi from florida 🙋🏿♀️
A cute boot option is the Demonia Camel 311. It looks like it would be pretty warm with thick socks. It has fake fur, which would look cute with a winter coord. It's available in all pink, brown with white fur, all white, and all black. I haven't tried them. But I think I will have to get a pair black for some gothic or spooky sweet coords next winter.
Yay, new Lor! I love your styling content, so I look forward to the coat video whenever its ready!
Ooh I'm excited to watch this! In the meantime, hey everyone, AP rereleased Day Dream Carnival as a MTO through tomorrow only!
I think i did watch your old video, but it was a long time ago. I think I've been watching your channel since around 2018????? It's hard to remember exactly when i started, but 2018-ish seems right.
Funnily enough, i don't actually own any lolita clothing, I'm a goth who wears a lot of thrifted clothing. it's just something I've been interested in for a really long time, alongside other j-fashion like decora, fairy kei, etc.
I am thinking about actually getting into ouji soon though 🤔
I did see that original video! I think I've been watching you since I've started the fashion, so around 8 to 9 years!
Hope you can do similar video about hot climate also 🤞
I have seen the original video. I discovered your channel about 9 years ago (god, the passage of time is horrifying), but I only became a regular viewer in 2019 when I got interested in wearing lolita myself
I've been watching you off and on since shit lolitas say 3 or 4. It's jarring to realize it's been 11 years... I feel so old! 😭
You, Lillith Gray, Princess Peachie, Hello Batty, and one more German lolita that I can't remember her channel name were my entire computer time as a mid-late teenager! Well, that and filling the cart on Bodyline with everything I wanted, looking at it wistfully, then closing the tab.
kudos to those that can find cute Lolita winter footwear! I imagine you could also change shoes once you get indoors
but if anybody seriously wants to criticize a functional pair of boots, I dare them to try trekking through several inches of snow with a bonus layer of ice on the sidewalks 😅
It's been at least 4 years since I began watching your videos. I can't rememberrrrr.
I know fleece lined blouses are a thing but I can't ever seem to find them. I know Fluffy Tori brought them up before.
I saw your original cold weather video! I think I’ve been watching since at least 2019
i got into lolita early fall last year, right as it was getting cold 🥲🥲 this video is immensely helpful!! (i plan to wear my first full co-ord tomorrow for my birthday, but its going to be 35°f and snowing lol)
One thing I didn’t expect to work to keep warm were leg warmers. Yeah they’re called leg warmers but I didn’t believe it. But I tried them and they really do work!
I’m pretty sure it’d be easy to get some cute colors. Maybe commissioning an artist to make some
I definitely saw it and, as a Floridian I must say that I can contribute much more to the hot weather side of this extreme - 1) blouses are absolutely NOT necessary for Lolita. Fight me.
I remember I started watching you when you were in California, before college
Hi. Thank you for all the videos you make. They are so helpful. I live in cold country. I am cold even inside. I bought two Victorian nightgown to use as underdresses-- both small floral prints. They are both long sleeved with lace and ruffles on the sleeves and ruffles at hem. I have to hem them up but I could use either as an op. I am trying to figure how much of the under dress should show under my jsk.
I’ve been watching you for 5 or 6 years. :)
I've been here for nearly a decade now - thats terrifying lmao
10:24 where are these shoes from?
Me in Australia about to head into winter … woot woot.
i never knew she wasn't a real canadian, mind blown honestly
I saw it I’ve been watching you since I was nine years old. I turn 20 soon.
its so hto where i live we need a lolita for summer video 😭😭
Honestly, I don't remember exactly when I found you... maybe 8 years ago? It's been so long!
hey i have a question? so i dont wear lolita fashion irl, but ive been obsessed with it for a while, can i still call myself a lolita?
I’d say the term lolita is specific to those who wear it or are at least attempting to wear it. (And chopping up an old bed sheet & thrifting a lolitable blouse to me counts, the bar isn’t as high as some might think)
If you just take inspiration or haven’t made a jump yet due to price or courage, I’d say the “proper” term would be j-fashion enthusiast (or something to that effect) or lolita fan. If you’re really planning on becoming a lolita I could see you referring to yourself something like prelolita or prelita.
You can also totally wear lolita inspired outfits and refer to it as lolita inspired or maybe even as kawaii fashion. If you have some pieces but not enough for a whole coord, I believe back in the Live Journal days they called mixing lolita items in nonlolita outfits “a la mode,” so you can use that too.
For what it’s worth, I just want to say I 100% understand where you are coming from. It’s weird to be in a liminal space where you engage so much in a community but you haven’t technically made the leap to be in it. I myself personally struggle on whether or not I count as a Lolita even though I have both indie and big name brand items because of my unusual styling and not wearing it a majority of the time. (Not to mention a big use of non brand items that a classic and sweet would probobly argue on whether or not it actually is lolitable, as different sub styles have different standards)
Because of this, I totally get self conscious when all my (nonlolita) friends refer to my outfits as Lolita because I’m worried the Lolita police arrest me for high treason for giving people the “wrong” idea of what Lolita is.
My advice is honestly don’t worry about marking yourself with labels so much. It’s not the most important thing in the world, and if you really need something to describe your inner self to others- just describe what you love about lolita. It explains a lot more about you than any other terms could.
-Sincerely, your local classic(?) Lolita(?) 💜✨⚰️✨☂️
(P.S. -If at some point some people think you fit the criteria of lolita, then that’s great. But don’t forget where lolita comes from. There’s a lot of old school that modern Lolita look at as “”nonlolita”” today, so really, really, don’t worry too much about it.)
Blagh TH-cam isn’t letting me edit my comment
I just wanted to add that it’s also very weird because the price of a lot of lolita leads to people being “into” lolita for longer than “being” lolita, so you definitely aren’t alone💜
Okay I’m done with my essay/soapbox now haha
lor got a shovel the snow of lor stay warm
As someone that's also a cosplayer and live in the Chicago area my philosophy is I'm just going to sufferTM
I’ve been watching for 5 years? Maybe? Around pre Covid lol
I'm not sure how long I've been watching. I think like 8 years?
Found you by your Shit lolita's say videos when I was researching lolita in Highschool so over 10years😂
And if you have a young kid, lolita in winter is also not the best idea because then you can’t play with them 😅
scafing scarves making any more videos she should talk about the mexican lolita s