Previous Thread: >>9181333
Previously, on Dutch Thread:
>Brian reacted on /cgl/ which of course backfired on him.
>"Some Anon" started posting mean remarks about us immediately after this. How dare you Anon, you big meanie!
>Awkward Anon wants to move and stealthy weebs are easy to spot
>Anime.Amsterdam ft GameRoomS by Tomo™, sponsored by Red Dot Commerce is cancelled! Except it's not...
>TomoExperiences, TomoTrashtalk, TomoReportedToBrein, TomoReportedToECD
>Bats, Bones 'n Dice (by DCC) got cancelled due to "a lack of quality"
>Con Organiser Anon shows sympathy to Tomo
>"Stop posting your line-up in events and groups just to attention whore!"
>Cosplay sex is impractical
>Post-Elfia talk
>Vlogging in Dutch or Dunglish. Which is better and why?
>Nishicon talk
>Nijmegen for Seagull Capitol
Convention news:
>Nishicon finally released their schedule on their website! Also, alternatief slapen is also still a thing http://altslapen.mmoguild.org/
>Firstlook announced some stuff. Just check out their site/FB to stay up to date.
Next five major /cgl/ related events:
>Tomofair (October 1st & 2nd, Nijmegen GLD) is a cheap small fair with anime, manga and other J-culture relevant items. Just keep your expectations low and you might find yourself having a fun day.
>First Look (October 7th - 9th, Utrecht) is a gaming convention in the Jaarbeurs, complete with cosplay competitions for WCS and Solo acts.
>Nishicon (October 7th - 9th, Almelo OV) is an anime convention which for the first time will be 3 days long.
>Imagicon (October 15th, Ede GLD) is a Cosplay, Sci-Fi, Horror and Fantasy con. They also have a cosplay compo.
>FACTS (October 22nd & 23rd, Gent BE) is an anime, comic and cosplay fair similar to ACC and DCC.
Detailed Dutch and Belgian con list by Special Edition: https://teamup.com/ks94ed37ea90248454
Gotta love the OP images of the Dutch Thread.
Also reposting the Nishicon schedule, now with the floor plan for both the artist and dealer rooms added to them for the sake of convenience.
>>9204656
I was kind of worried Nishicon would be canceled, because of their non-communication and promotion. I am happy they have their program ready.
>>9204787
They have experience to organize and fill Nishicon, so to be honest I really expected more of this first timer 3-days-convention. So yeah, I am also thinking that Nishicon isn't really worth staying all weekend for. I expected some new events. I am happy they still have their CMV and Worst Cosplay Competition. But I expected more.
>>9202988
http://ryoko-demon.deviantart.com/art/Mysterious-place-631272313
Why did you make this thread when there's already a western cartoon thread which you posted in?
>>9203010
This one is specific to Gravity Falls.
Why can't we be like this? I'm not saying "hug itas" (ew), but, where's the subculture aspect of lolita?
>The fashion started at underground music shows in tokyo, where people would dress in black, dance, and sing toghether
But our bands are either dead or only do shows in Japan. Plus, nowadays there is more music related to sweet styles than any other style. I don't know about you, but I can't fucking dance to meltia.
>Walking on the street, being with friends and improvising was a big part of lolita
If we walk on the street and happen to take a simple photo to share with friends, god forbid you. You can't get out unless ALL your pinks match, you stupid fuck. Don't even get me started with sitting on the ground. Not even in Japan people go out to hang out at harajuku anymore. Everything has to be a teaparty now. Everythin must be ott with big ass flowercrowns. We just can't go out to eat some ice cream anymore because we might dirt our dress.
>There's nothing left of a "feeling" of being a lolita
The corrupted girl. The creepy doll. The innocent maiden. I really don't know what to feel about this changing. For once, people are not pretending to be something that they aren't. But our clothes have just become clothes. Anyone can dress in them. Anyone can get the attention and become famous, even if they don't feel like their clothes are a second skin to their soul. So there are more and more girls who dress in lolita because it is flashy and girly and not because they feel 100% connected and related and like they can be themselves when wearing it.
Now some questions:
>What would you change about our subculture?
>What kind of events would you like to attend aside of tea parties?
>What's the feeling you get when wearing lolita, if any at all?
>What would you improve in our subculture in general?
>Comparing to the oldschool era, do you like where lolita is, and where do you think we are heading?
>What would you change about our subculture?
This namby-pamby environment that we've fostered where giving/receiving critiques on what people are wearing is viewed as the absolute worst thing you could ever do to someone. We are first and foremost a fashion community, so fashion ought to be fair game for discussion. I hate that I have to come to the asshole of the internet just so I can say that I didn't like what someone wore very much.
Also I kind of wish VM/MM/older JetJ style classic lolita would be popular instead of the aP/Baby-style pseudo-classic that's been reigning supreme for the past few years. Though this is less about subculture and more fashion trends.
>What kind of events would you like to attend aside of tea parties?
My comm has done museum and concert meets and they were pretty cool. I want a proper high tea meet though, and maybe a garden party.
>What's the feeling you get when wearing lolita, if any at all?
Mostly I feel stuffy and inconveniently massive.
>What would you improve in our subculture in general?
People taking themselves too seriously and complaining about how lolita culture is dying/superficial/self-absorbed/nitpicky.
>Comparing to the oldschool era, do you like where lolita is, and where do you think we are heading?
I don't really mind to be honest, I'm just glad that shops are easier to access than ever now. And if the community ever does go to shit, going lone lolita is always an option.
>What would you change about our subculture?
People give too many fucks. I know our subculture is mostly online based, but can't you just go out for tea without taking a million pictures and posting them on CoF? Honestly, who gives a shit if one pink is slightly darker than the others? Don't be an ita, but it doesn't have to be perfect.
>What kind of events would you like to attend aside of tea parties?
I'd like more social events, like go out shopping or to the farmer's market. The meet doesn't have to stay in the same place.
>What's the feeling you get when wearing lolita, if any at all?
It depends. I'm usually pretty anxious wearing OTT because I don't like being looked at, but I wear a lot of casual out and about because it makes me feel pretty.
>What would you improve in our subculture in general?
Less of that weird, one-upping attitude a lot of peope seem to have. You aren't a better lolita because you have the most OTT prop ever and you aren't a better lolita because you wear it every day, even to the gym. Just do what makes you happy.
>Comparing to the oldschool era, do you like where lolita is, and where do you think we are heading?
I feel like daily lolita and conlita groups have split off more and I'd like to see us come together. I don't think it's ever going to happen though, ott lolitas think lifestylers are plain and lifestylers get mad because "not a costume." Maybe as it grows more, an actual subculture will grow out of it and you won't be so shocked to see a group of lolitas outside of a meet. I'd like it to be as big as goth someday. It might lose the intimate feel it has now, but imagine what a dedicated lolita club would be like.
>>9201631
Why did this need to be bumped?
Last thread saged a couple weeks ago.
Does anyone have pictures from the meet at sacanime summer? I've only found like one or two people that posted some.
>>9203150
I've only seen a couple albums as well. Wonder what the hell people do with those pictures they take. dumping to see if anyone has any shit FE cosplays to get me motivated to finish Soleil.
>that shitty Hinoka wig + plethora of bad Takumis
>>9205868
These threads have been gone for a long time and i just finished my gascoigne cosplay for comic con and there was no place to post it.
>>9197003
Axe looks neato, would love to see more pictures of it
I would absolutely look into distressing your clothes though
>>9197022
heres the axe when i transform it.
>>9197022
how do you think i should distress them?
also i dont wanna ruin the coat because it cost me over 200 and its something ill be able to wear outisde normally.
mostly because its so expensive.
Old thread saged. Ecg qualifiers this weekend - anyone going to watch?
>>9194286
Will anyone be streaming it?
...and here was me worrying that the thread would be confined to the depths of the archive.
Every time someone puts up a Junko pic here, a plastic £5 will go towards AL.
>>9194416
not sure. They're not exactly the best at keeping their social media up to date. I'm sure someone will film it and bung it on youtube however
Let's talk about your favorite cosplayers or lolitas, gulls. Please tell us why you like them too.
>>9183516
I would, but everybody would hate on them and me for it.
>>9184159
it's sad but true
>>9184159
Just go for it. If anyone replies with hate, that's their own problem and you should just ignore their post. Once someone gets in the public eye, there's always going to be someone who hates them. It's best to just disregard it.
Let's get a new one going since the last one died.
Anyone going to Anime California this weekend?
>>9164585
Am I cool yet?
>>9167294
>airsoft
>>9167355
>complaining about airsoft on a cosplay thread
I got a new computer after mine crapped out, and I lost all of my /cgl/ reaction pics in the process. We haven't had a reaction pic thread in a while, so.. reaction image thread? reaction image thread.
Hi seagulls, I'm a guy who wants to dress more elegantly, I like Algonquins and Moitie and have a couple of shirts that I can fit, plus coats and accessories.
I can't find matching pants though, I'm 6'1" (186 cm) and my ideal pants sizing is W31 L34 which is nearly impossible to find even in normie clothes. I can do W32 as a last resort but even W32 L34 is fairly uncommon here.
Obviously Japanese brand bottoms are out of question for me, so what the fuck do I do? My daily black jeans don't cut it, neither do cargo pants. And no, I will not cross-dress.
T-thanks.
Why the shitty costume as header pic? Couldn't you at least have picked a photo of the real deal?
>>9208291
Picture is related, this is approximately how I look in Japanese brand pants and most W31 pants available locally.
Do you have an advice to contribute, or only salt?
>>9208284
help thread will help you
people hang out there just to answer qtddtot
>3 days away
>no NYCC thread
LETS DO THIS
>What day you going?
>What cosplay(s)?
>What are you excited for?
>should /cgl/ have a meetup?
>days im going
Saturday
>cosplay(s)
Finn from the force awakens. If my jacket doesnt come in time then ill fall back on my vegeta Cosplay
>what are you excited for
Just to be there and a change of pace from my daily schedule. Its also my first nycc
>should /cgl/ have a meet up
Absolutely
>>9174955
You blind anon
>>9208285
That's too focused on 18+ parties and stuff and I wanted some discussion on cosplay and having a meetup
Is it even possible to pull off guts' hair? Or have a semi realistic version of it. I have his short thick black hair and im looking for ideas
>>9207772
Lets see what your body looks like first.
>>9207776
Here perv, not much in the arms but luckily for me i have just over 9 months to get /fit/. Current height is 6,3' if you need to know
>>9207803
Fucking don't, you may as well cosplay Casca. Skinny piece of trash.
Don't ruin my bara husbando.
I'm getting a haircut today. Share inspo, tips, selfposts, etc.
Also, a survey:
>Are you a man?
>What jfash do you wear?
>Can you groom yourself in a way that complements your aesthetic, or are you trapped with a basic bro look (due to personal weakness, or the demands of your job, etc.)?
>What are your hair goals?
>Would you a wig?
Enjoy the hair pics. Starting with fun street fashion looks.
>>9207579
>>9207580
Can't wait to be an awesome cosplayer like these cosfamous folks! Who's going to the NYCC panel on Sunday?
Shit, anyone got they're tickets yet? I still havent got mine and they just shipped according to showclix.
Didn't feel like wadding through the queue this year so I waited til the craigslist booth babe ads popped up. I'd rather sell t shirts and make money for merch on Sunday than be neck deep in need sweat trying to get to a panel that's over flooded already.
any mask thread?
post some original-awesome mask (latex, eva foam, resin ,etc)
self-posting my paper mache mask I made for halloween
>>9207011
I make a lot of masks, have been since I was 12.