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I wish more people who used crinolines understood that you still have to put pettis over them or you get lines in your dress. You can almost always tell who's using crinolines because they think it's a petti replacement.

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They are usually called "cage skirt" these days, you see them with ero a lot.

I was thinking of trying a crinoline so I wouldn't have to worry about my pettis deflating anymore. Sitting sounds like a major pain in the ass though.

Never heard of the con but everyone knows beethy. They paying his way?

Oh! I have a good idea. Go to the help thread.

>>8841064
For reference: >>8836148

I remember her doing some lolita shit before she started hosting but that's it. I still have two of her CDs

I didn't start congoing until about 2008 so I really had never heard of her till now. She seems like the original cute blonde babe except with real skill. Honestly she's cute af and I'm sad I missed all this.

I don't think Apollo Smile was ever a cosplayer. She was just a "living anime girl" who tried to turn being a weeb into a performing art.

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>>8839975
posting some more that you get and Idea

>http://www.fanplusfriend.com/steel-rose-military-lolita-steampunk-double-layer-uniform-skirt-2colors-instant-shipping/

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>>8839989
I will keep mine roling till i can't find any more. but i love to have you input here.

> http://www.my-lolita-dress.com/navy-blue-lolita-op-dress-sailor-college-style-sb-48

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>>8839990
try out some more

> http://de.aliexpress.com/item/Wine-Red-Lapel-Collar-Army-Uniform-Style-Winter-Lolita-Coat-lol-game-cosplay/32600899116.html?spm=2114.010208.3.28.XCAlWO&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_3,searchweb201644_2_505_506_503_504_502_10001_10002_10016_10005_10006_10003_10004,searchweb201560_3,searchweb1451318400_-1,searchweb1451318411_6449&btsid=6ef9ff86-5646-4685-82d8-e8c1fe4cf39e

>>8839574
I remember Lunieshop from the lolita Lunie being there in 2014. She was cute but you just feel she's kinda.."stuck up" in a way? But if i was spoiled by my parents and had a easymode life i would probably be kinda stuck up too.
but in general the convention isn't really worth it, besides seeing friends.

It's shit. Don't go.

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>>8839495
How spooky is this? First, I was wondering "I wonder if the DR generals are gonna come back alive" about an hour ago. Then I started replaying SDR2 while in the bus today.

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>>8839500
you're too powerful, anon. you need to stop before you indirectly bring something even worse back

>>8839495
2013 had a lot of DR cosplays. Nowadays almost anybody cosplay it.
[Until new game]

Use the help thread.

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Pepakura
'Nuff said

How about those that dont have pepakura?

Usually these are done by sculpting the whole thing, making a mold then a slush cast. Google it there's videos

So I ran GIS. Are you talking about the one on Sky-seller? Because they're pretty notorious for stealing cosplay photos to use on product pages. That's an instant red flag for me.

>>8838300
Nahhh
dis juan
http://thejacketmaker.com/Army-Brown-Leather-Duster.html?cur=GBP&gclid=CjwKEAiAuKy1BRCY5bTuvPeopXcSJAAq4OVsURbKvwrcfYzKFsR7rjieNoOXXe4vgEjFG7xkV_TQNxoC6dbw_wcB

H E L P T H R E A D

>>8838235
No idea how to do it,but that's pretty fucking neato

>>8837878
the search function exists for a reason
>>8787720
>>8827015

Other wig place suggestions?

>>8837406

Not lock shop either tho. I've he a rd it's gone down hill and the customer service has always been shit.

I haven't order one yet but I'm interested in dream holic from taobao. I also know there is a Japanese brand with more expensive wigs 6000 - 8000 yen but I don't really remember the name. Cecilia or something maybe?

>>8837411
I think you mean Cyperous. I've also heard nice reviews from Brightlele on Rakuten, but they also say their wig caps are pretty small.

A hot knife for cutting foam/plastic. It's like magic.

>>8837097
Set of big, long clear ruler, a small ruler (seam gauge), and French curve (or curved ruler).

Roll of spa/medical paper.

>>8837097
Just naming off the stuff that has helped greatly/saved my ass in a pinch at con itself. you can be surprised with what you can make due with, when options are limited.

Cordless hot glue gun
Double-sided tape
Safety pins
X-acto knife
Tide to-go spot pens
black/white thread with needles
Cheap hairspray ( seals body paint in a pinch)
Velcro of all sizes
Medical gauze ( For looks and for real injuries)
Pocket lint brush
Super Glue
Single serving of powdered chicken soup ( best hangover cure if you drink)
Equipment everyone should learn to use, or at least be familiar with:

Sandpaper/Power sander
Sewing machine
Dremel or other rotary tool
Good/Safe X-acto knife skills ( too many scars to count from that damn knife)
Any device that allows you to get 72 hours of rush work done 24 hours before you leave for the con.

To be honest, it all depends what kind of cosplay you are going to be doing mostly.

Doing alot of armor/props? Power tools are involved 50-75% of the time

Doing alot of dresses/custom clothing? prepare to love/hate the sewing machine.


I would say, at the bare minimum, you should get your hands on a sewing machine. Find a old, metal one that can do a shitload of layers at once, if possible. If you have a sewing shop in town, these can be found for under 75 bucks.

The biggest tool to learn how to use is your head. Taking time to plan/pattern out a cosplay can save you a shitload of time/money in the future.

fuck off, casual

Take it from a lolita, it won't look cute. A lot of lolita looks cute because they're styled lolita, if you removed all the lolita-ness you'd just end up with a frumpy baggy skirt made with way too much fabric to look good.

Go on the taobao thread and find normie cute shit instead, that usually works out much better.

>>8836009
Thanks for the advice, and I'll be sure to do that! I guess I'm mostly curious about shoes, since some of them are so cute but wayyy to pricey to be worn on a regular basis.