Nanchatte seifuku thread

anyone ever did a nanchatte meetup? how many people? what did it consist of? i'd like to wear nanchatte in public with a few friends and some advice on cute appro pros things to do would be nice!

This kind of style has always appealed to me, but in high school my mom was not cool with me wearing Jfash (but she was cool with me dressing like a lame emo kid???)

But as an adult I have the freedom to wear basically whatever I want. I'm 24 and not in school, I run a business. So idk....am I too old to be dressing like this?

Same with Lolita, I have always loved and adored how lovely and expressive it is, but by the time I could afford the dresses and what not, I feel outdated.

sorry for long post!

>>9186196
24?? Too old? No way!! I'm not sure if you're familiar with the term of jk cafes, it's basically like inbetween maid and kyabakura. It's girls in their 20's to 30's dressing up as school girls. Also it's very popular amomg Japanese girls in their twenties to wear cute school girl outfits while going shopping

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What I wore today. It's more ~heavily inspired~ than actual nanchatte I think.. turtleneck and wedge flats as opposed to a collared shirt and loafers. (Not that there are hard and fast rules, but I'm a bit of a prescriptivist.) Sorry for the mess, I didn't take the photo with the intent of posting online.

>>9187071
Sorry, but this whole outfit is a mess. The shoes are probably the worst here and the knee highs don't do you any favor

>>9187071
>>9187098
True, the shoes are way too twee, but I wouldn't scrap the entire outfit. Definitely ditch the blue turtleneck and bow.

>>9186071
the link doesn't work can someone fix it?

>>9187121
The bow is nice, but get a blouse in this color. And well new shoes and a different style of socks

>>9187071
the hair makes you look like an actual child , not preppy
the turtle neck needs to be a blouse, the jumper makes you look like a blob and your socks need to hit higher, and try a mule not a pump

>>9187098
"a whole mess"... lol seriously guys? the cardigan and pleated skirt look really nice; the knee highs and shoes aren't bad either-- i'd just ditch the turtleneck for an actual blouse, if you really want to wear the bow.

>>9187071
The cardigan and skirt look okay, shoes definitely need to go though. If you want the bow you need to wear a blouse.

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>>9187702
Agree about the socks but to be honest so many nanchatte cardigans are unflattering anyways, I don't see it as an issue.

I would probably

>swap out the turtleneck for a blouse
>tights or otks would be nice. But honestly I think part of why it looks unflattering is your posture too. Not a big deal tho
>I like the shoes just not necessarily in nanchatte. I see them as more generally cute, but not preppy. Swap for loafers or mary janes?

Anyway, here is some OC so anon is not getting swamped with comments. Just a basic coord with a bodyline skirt I wore to a fair this week.

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Yo!
I looked through the list.
What I'm looking for is an outfit so I can cosplay Tome(pictured).

Lawarashop seemed ok, but then they didn't have my size ( a Small).

I can't do that mail proxy thing unfortunately, so I can only use the overseas websites...

If you guys can suggest anything, lemme know!
I looked on ebay and amazon, and there was only shit there...
I'm not really an online buyer expert or anything so it'd be appreciated!

>>9188381
Bodyline will have it, anon

>>9187071
That sweater just needs to go. It doesn't flatter or fit you and looks really masculine honestly.

Your bow is really loose? Tighten it or invest in a tie or something.

Get rid of that weird blue turtleneck. It doesn't fit period. At all. Never use it in nanchatte again unless you want to get it wrong.

Your legs would benefit from tights.

Get some real loafers. They aren't hard to get at all. Whatever those flat dress shoes are, I'd just avoid them in j-fashion period.

Do not wear that bow. It fits nothing in the look.

Just totally rethink your hairstyle from square one. Consider bangs and absolutely do not pull back your hair in this manner. Styling is important.

Hope that helps!

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Selfposting, I wore this with brown loafers (the ones from bodyline) and pale socks. Any suggestions for legwear?

Also sorry for grainy picture.

>>9188920
I'd suggest getting some tights the same color as your blazer. Your legs look a bit bare right now and it makes the skirt look kind of awkward.

>>9188920
Which loafers did you get? I was thinking of getting the s525 in brown, but I wasn't sure of the quality.

>>9188920
I'm all for loosed socks in nanchatte, but that's just a personal preference. I love to wear loosed socks because they make me appear shorter and I love that

>>9188536
Oh, thank you!
Wait hmmm... they don't have any smalls, only like 4L...how often do they restock?

>>9189061
Bodyline restocked really randomly, see if they have any similar products?

>>9188968
>>9189033
Thank you both! I just bought OTKs the other day, but maybe I'll get some black tights too. For loose socks, do you mean slightly scrunched up or full Kogal style?

>>9188989
I had gotten the old loafers before body line changed shoes to "s---". They're good quality, originally bought for a K-on cosplay. They don't scuff too much but they get those weird creases that all fake leather does. They're a little loose, so I would size up.

>>9189090
Full kogal!! My longest loosed socks are over 1.50m and they're pure love. Could slap myself for not buying two or 500pairs but just one back then

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>>9187071

>>9187071
Bows belong under collared shirts. They always look out of place and loose without them. OTK socks would work a lot better, as well as a more flattering hairstyle.

>>9188341
Something about this looks off, I think it's just the overall fit.

>>9188920
Cute. IMO everything fits together nicely, nothing looks out of place. Good job anon.

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http://www.conomi.jp/fs/seifukushop/ladies-bag/ARCUB-1011-01

I really want this conomi bag because the striped straps are cute, but I hate the huge AR logo they stuck on it. Does anyone have experience with removing logos from nylon?

>>9188341
You look gorgeous, anon.

Where'd you get your blouse?

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>>9189155
Don't be a prick, anon. This isn't a lolita thread, give her some advice or actually add something of use to the thread.

>>9187071
Something like this would look better, IMO. Go for a blouse instead of the turtleneck.. you can still do the blue but try another bow and skirt plus loafers over those flats.

>>9190342
Never mind, looked up some methods online and it seems almost certain to leave a ghost image. Sigh...

>>9190366
Would you happen to know the source on that cardigan?

>>9189128
Ooh, I'l look into buying full kogal socks. Do you happen to have a taobao/aliexpress link?

>>9189191
Thanks anon, I'm happy to know it looks good!

>>9189191
Is it one of the elements or just how they're together in general? The sweater, for example, is on the thinner side and has a wider v-neck so it doesn't look as nice as it should.

>>9190345
Aaaah, thank you! I just picked up the blouse at Goodwill. The fabric is slightly textured (like little pinstripes) and I'm not sure how to feel about that. However, it fits my measurements to a T so I do like wearing it.

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>>9190650
It's Conomi! They've been posting great looks on their twitter

>>9190936
Thanks!!

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>>9188341

I have that same skirt/bow combination from Bodyline, but I think I am significantly taller than you, so it's about two inches above my knees. I'll wear it (and what is pictured) tomorrow.

I'm a teacher at a Japanese private school (not English, lol). I wore uniforms through most of my time in school, both in Japan and in the United States. I wear nanchatte seifuku to work now, because my administration doesn't care. Public schools certainly would, and I skated around the edges when I worked in public schools and sort of got away with it. I have my own Japanese JHS sailor uniform I've taken good care of, but my US high school was your typical public school, no uniform affair. I look way younger than I am, by like, more than a decade. So I figure why the hell not. In addition to my actual uniforms (winter and summer) from JHS, I've got some random stuff from Kuri-Ori, Conomi, and Bodyline. Also preppy shit from Ralph Lauren, J. Press, Brooks Brothers, that kinda stuff that fits in well with the trend.

>>9191490
Absolutely gorgeous coordination! I love everything, and I'm super jealous you get to wear nanchatte casually and to work. I'm working freelance from home so my uniforms just hang in my closet.

>>9191673
Hey, I work from home too and I'm still wearing nanchatte today :)

>>9191490
Can I ask where you got your bag? I've been shopping around for one, but they all seem not to have d-rings on the sides (like for a shoulder strap) from the photos.

I love nanchatte, but I have such a problem with skirts.
>if it fits my waist, it'll be too short because I got a fat ass
>if it covers my ass, the waist is cow sized

I think my only option is longer winter skirts, anyone have suggestions? I have one, but I prefer the shorter skirts because they're so much cuter.

What is everyone's opinion on wearing plain colored shirts underneath cardigans instead of blouses? I have two blouses, but sometimes I just want to be ultra casual and wear a plain white tee.

>>9191712
There are skirts with a little shirring that might work for you.


Also, anyone suggestions for yankee length skirts?

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>>9191712
I have a fat ass too, but I normally don't have an issue with skirt length. If anything, the skirts I find are always too long. How tall are you?

And it's pretty easy to take in the waist on pleated skirts.

Also my opinion on the t-shirt is don't. There's no way that won't look sloppy. If you want to be ultra casual in nanchatte, just unbutton the collar of your blouse and loosen the ribbon (or take it off), like Mikako in pic related.

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>>9186071
What bag do you guys prefer? The "leather" type or the "sport" type...? I really can't decide myself

>>9191772
I like both. I'm going to get a sport bag to use as a casual/gym bag, and a nicer black leather look one to use on less casual occasions.

>>9191712
Don't do the tshirt thing, always take sth that'd resemble a blouse
>tshirt with a collar (?)
>poloshirt
At my Japanese school we were allowed to not wear blouses everyday during summer, so if it was white or just slightly offwhite and could resemble a blouse it was ok

>>9191693
Do you wear full nanchatte at home? I was thinking to just wear a blouse, skirt and socks but I'm not really sure. I want to look casual but not sloppy

>>9191815
I don't have AC here in my home office so I've been wearing summery stuff until now. It was cold this morning so I threw on a blouse, tie, sweater vest, skirt and socks. If I had a pair of house slippers I'd be wearing those too.

>>9190782
how you doin ;^) ?

>>9191693

It's my actual bag, so I didn't choose it. It's in REALLY bad condition, I hid the strap in the picture that is frayed and snapped and being held together by one of those super tight clips/vises. The brand is PalBag though, and it's just the navy/navy combination:

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/miniyama/item/1019759/

I should REALLY replace it, but then it wouldn't have my logo on it. Sentimental value and all that.

>>9191984
Thanks anon!

I ultimately decided to get the stripey arConomi bag I posted about earlier for a couple of reasons (including that I realized I can remove or flip the logo pocket and add D-rings), but yours seems to be the nicest navy-on-navy bag I've seen and if I decide to get one in the future, that will be it.

Now to play the SAL waiting game.

>>9193387

I went on Monday to look at the arConomi bag at the Conomi store in Harajuku. I really like the size, but I don't like the logo either, and I don't like the stripeyness, which is the whole thing you liked. When my PalBag is completely dead, I'll replace it with the logoless one from the link I have above.

I forgot to do the floor style presentation of what I'm wearing today, but it's pretty boring. I'll do it up tonight. I don't like taking pictures of myself, even with something over my face or whatnot, I don't want to get doxxed.

>>9191490
>I have that same skirt/bow combination from Bodyline, but I think I am significantly taller than you, so it's about two inches above my knees. I'll wear it (and what is pictured) tomorrow.
It's possible; I'm 5'5" for reference.

Your coord is freaking adorable. I think my favourite is how the yellow bow you chose picks up the yellow from the plaid in the skirt. And the grey blazer with it is just perfect, unf. It's awesome that you can wear this every day, that's super lucky!

>>9193745

Yep, I'm 5'10, very, VERY tall for a woman in Japan. But I'm still super thin, 24 inch waist, minor amounts of boobage, no hips, shoulders wider than I'd like (inherited from my mother). It makes shopping in this country difficult, especially for shirts. They never fit. :/ I wear a lot of male shirts and use the skirts to cinch, because while the upper half is good, the bottom has way too much material. I've started adding creases in the back of my shirts to make them tighter around my waist.

>>9193626
Yeah, I was torn because I wanted one that would double as a gym bag (I go running at a track near me) but that I could wear with nanchatte as well. I think the stripes lend it a fun sporty feeling so I went for it. But the conservative, understated look of the PalBag is so nice, especially with your outfit.

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So I put together and bought my first nanchatte outfit. For some reason my phone would let me add the picture of the loafers I bought. The entire thing cost me 100 dollars. I got the Uniqlo cardigan in XXL so it would be more long and baggy like you see with nanchatte. The blouse I also got from Uniqlo in white. The rest I got from Aliexpress.

>>9196048
Nice!

Link to the loose socks?

>>9196112
There's no feedback on the particular item but the store itself has good feedback.

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1702940396.html?aff_click_id=d41a861a4d444481ba5ec1decc51beca-1465535515347-07305-7yzZZBmqj&aff_platform=y

>wore once for itabag coord
>recently sold to a friend for a cosplay
>browse topic
>sudden regret

Looks like I'll be adding some nanchatte to my Taobao order. At least I have my bow ties still? I should get a proper pleather bag for school as well.
It's odd to be considering this now that I'm a proper college student but what the hell, might as well be cute!

>>9196183
Awesome, I've been wanting a pair of these forever.

I'm curious to know how you like them though.

>>9186071
i want to cosplay a character who wears a school style cardigan// school uniform and i wanted it to look accurate so i figured this was the place to ask i am an average sized to kind of overweight american and i want to get a cardigan that still has that kind of baggy look, does anyone know of any sellers that sell in larger sizes or potentially custom size?

sorry if this isnt the right place

>>9196996
Just search JK cardigan on ebay. There are a ton of sellers with larger sizes.

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Took some photos from rakuten/donki mall

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>>9197058
>ugh those socks
Link to cute bag:
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/arune/cl-822912/

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>>9197060
This is my bag, I've posted it before and it was a better photo, I have bad lighting today.
I bought it at the akihabara donki mall. I highly recommend checking their nanchatte out if you're in Japan!

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>>9197062

>>9197062
I want one of these but I'm also not sure how well it'll hold up to my college books. I've got some ridiculously heavy ones on one day then no books the next.

>>9197042
thanks, hadnt used that keyword exactly and was only finding single distributor selling the same sizes / product

seeing a lot more cardigans now :--)

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>>9191772
it may be too late but can i have the link to the leather one please?

>>9202268
Aliexpress:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/japanese-school-handbags-high-college-students-uniform-bag-unisex-outdoor-sports-handbag-PU-leather-women-men/32496469242.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.22.cqN1NU&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_5_10057_10056_10065_10068_10055_10054_10069_10059_10058_418_10073_10017_10072_10070_10060_10061_10052_10062_10053_10050_10051,searchweb201603_3&btsid=1f61f07e-1bba-49ef-abe2-96f5dfe2e633

Taobao (wayy cheaper):
https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.9.ybEBGY&id=38805054595&cm_id=140105335569ed55e27b&abbucket=1

>>9191490
Anon please post more coords!

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>>9203491

Okay.

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>>9203491

Maybe sailor uniform? Summer, with a cardigan.

Oh, huh. 4chan does not allow multiple photos? Boo!

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>>9205538

Back.

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>>9205540

No cardigan.

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I wore this today. I know the shoes aren't quite right, sadly. Concrit appreciated.

>>9191712
I have the same problem as you, anon. I just try to wear tights underneath short skirts usually.

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>>9206052

It looks nice, but it's not nanchatte. You need a collared shirt, and those sort of split direction pleats would only work in a pullover-jumper kind of combination look. Maybe something like this.

Although even that would be unusual. While box pleat jumpers are fairly common, they're usually single colors, gray or navy. I think I've only seen plaid in anime. Usually with a black or white blazer.

Not criticism of your style, it looks good to me as an outfit. It just isn't uniformish enough for nanchatte.

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>>9203491 and others, I did laundry, so you can see my closet:

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Skirts, blazers, sailor fuku

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Rotate my tie rack thingie, and all my ribbon ties and bow ties.

>>9205538
this looks so nice anon, really great quality. I think I'd prefer a slightly deeper red ribbon myself with this but that could just be personal preference - I think it adds to the sophisticated look.

>>9206571
dang, that's an impressive collection

>>9206585

...it's just my closet. It's not really a "collection." It's just what I wear. Ironically, I didn't realise this was a thing until someone mentioned it to me, and I did a search on google with "nanchatte" and ended up here.

I went to private schools in the US, except for high school. So my own Japanese JHS uniforms aside (since in Japan nearly every school has uniforms, except for the schools that caused the nanchatte trend in the first place!), this is literally just how I dress. I'm a prep, preppy, prepster whatever it's called. I've got like six pairs of boat shoes. >.>

So it just so happens that I was nanchatte before it was nanchatte. :3

>>9206583

Well, pretty much the overwhelming color, in my view, is maroonish-red. True enough, the lines in the skirt are definitely red, but I was feeling more... Gryffindor color inspired, I suppose.

>>9206583

Oh, derp. You were talking about the summer sailor fuku. Honestly, that's not even what I ACTUALLY wore with it, which was a orangish-brown scarf/neckerchief (goes with the winter uniform, too). So you might well be right, a deeper red would be more serious. But this is quite fun.

>>9206603
I think you may be referencing the wrong outfit there anon

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>>9206606

Yeah, I caught that, see the post below. Incidentally, here's the winter uniform with the scarf/neckerchief. I was pretty happy that the school had a unique-ish color. White and navy is SO boring.

Is everyone just anon, it seems so,

I found a beautiful thing.
>uniform (dot) wingzero (dot) tw

Had to de-link it because spam detector
It's a map of East Asian uniforms. Just start clicking on flags and it just keeps zooming in, and eventually you can see individual school's uniforms.
>I never knew Taiwan had nanchatte

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>>9207161
There's also a place for user submitted photos.
HAVE FUNNNNNN

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Dumping photos from the website.

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>>9207168

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>>9207176

>>9207161
You can't really call it nanchatte if they're actually their real uniforms.

>>9207186
I guess, still serves as inspiration. Some of the photos are more or less staged, as in photo shoots.
The photos from Japan on that website are mostly from school catalogues, scans of old photos from ~90s, or class photos.

>>9207186

Well, I posted my actual sailor uniforms, but I am not a JHS student. I'm a JHS teacher. If I wear my uniform, is it nanchatte because I am not a student or is it not nanchatte because it was my assigned uniform? EXISTENTIAL CRISIS.

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>>9207309

Please note, some shooping has occurred to protect my identity and that of my school. But I'm always iffy about any kind of post that could identify me.

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Anyone got more pink nanchatte? I'm trying to find some inspiration that's more mature than those fairy-kei looking sailor fukus

>>9208306
oh my goddddd, where can i get that

>>9208307
Skirt and tie are from bodyline!

>>9208420

Yowch, this is why with Bodyline, you really need to check quality. That's some incredibly crappy weaving. I'd say only 30-35% of their skirts

That's cute, but those buttons aren't nanchatte, per se. Also pink is really, really rare in the actual wild. Don't see it much on actual uniforms. As a color, it's really on the border. And that match up is a bit too stark for me. Maybe with a black blazer/silver or gunmetal buttons it would tone it down enough.

And the fairy-kei sailor fuku have neither the appropriate quality (they're costumes pure and simple), and really, really make you stick out. While there are definitely nanchatte pastels and stuff that are simply a fashion, if you actually want to blend into the student population, you'd have to go far more conservative. Also, the less conservative you are, the further places where what you're wearing is considered appropriate. One of the reasons I dress in fairly conservative nanchatte is because in case I have to go somewhere more straight laced, I'll generally not be too far out of bounds.

>>9208484

Derp, meant to say only 30-35% of their skirts are decent enough quality. And "inappropriate" rather than appropriate.

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>>9208484
Different anon but I think you're being too strict. The whole appeal of nanchatte is getting to experience the carefree life of a student without having to actually stick to the strict dress code of one. There are videos that have been linked here before with school girls saying they have to change their uniforms after classes just to look cute to hang out because they can't wear eyeliner, the school colors are boring (switching a grey cardigan to a pastel or the ever trendy apricot), etc.

I don't think many of us want to drop mad cash on 100% authentic school uniforms, we just want to look cute and feel carefree because most of our school experiences were either boring or outright sucked and we took it all for granted.

If you check just about any interview with adult nanchatte, they got into this solely to experience things they couldn't/didn't as a student like going to amusement parks or cute dates with other students( aka other nanchatte).

tl;dr we care less about being 100% authentic and more towards the feel/experience of it.

Also nanchatte groups when? I'd kill to hang out with other nanchatte and go on a day trip/outing.

>>9208520
Sorry, meant they can't wear makeup. Not sure why I specifically put eyeliner. I think that's my cue to go to sleep.

>>9208520

I'm being strict, sure. But most of the nanchatte I am aware of is more along the lines of students who wear uniforms at a school without uniforms.

I'm not suggesting you HAVE to do any of this, one way or another. I'm just giving you my input of someone who has experience both in the back of and at the front of Japanese classrooms. This is fashion, and most of you are not in Japan, so...

Yar har, fiddle ee dee! Do what you want because a pirate is free, you are a pirate!

>>9208520
>we care less about being 100% authentic

Not that anon, but that doesn't necessarily apply to everyone here, at least in the sense that it's important to learn the rules before you break them. At least in America there is a seriously declining knowledge/culture of conservative/tasteful dress (I mean, come on, we have to order basic cardigans from other countries) which leads to girls stumbling around in the dark when it comes to putting together a nice outfit.

Besides, this is the best possible place to get your outfit criticized because it's anonymous. IMO critical anon is doing a public service. As someone with a historically terrible sense of style, I appreciate it.

>>9208548

I appreciate the back up. I'm not 100% authentic either, as I've said above, I mix in American preppy stuff, but I always look at my own coords based on, "could I get away with telling someone this was actually a real uniform." I start with that and THEN break rules if I feel like it.

And you can buy a lot of school-acceptable stuff from GU or Uniqlo or Gap, etc. Especially public schools which define that you must buy the base uniform, but have some level of variance on brand for sweaters and socks.

The ONLY uniforms I paid "mad cash" for are the ones I bought for my own JHS in Japan, the sailor ones. And yeah, that was expensive. Like $400 US total. But most of the stuff in my coords are much cheaper separates, but still stuff defined as appropriate.

>>9208484
>>9208523
Why are you assuming that we're intending to blend in to begin with? I don't think most of us are trying to emulate real uniforms at all.

>>9208567

I'm NOT assuming that. I'm saying *I* am. Some of you are misinterpreting a description of my own take on the style for dictating what OTHERS should do.

I'm not! I promise! I'm totally for people doing what they want, really. I didn't realise I need to include so many disclaimers about my opinions.

>>9208577
My apologies, then. I didn't mean to put words in your mouth, but that was how I read it. Nanchatte is such a broad style, though, and one with so many mainstream alternatives it's kinda hard to reach a consensus about it.

>>9208585

In fairness, you are likely not the only one. I probably wasn't clear enough. I think there are definitely subcategories of what we can call nanchatte, although I don't know if they have names.

I'm in the, "this should help me blend in during Tokyo rush hour" camp, not the "let's go hang out in Harajuku" camp. Seems to me there's a sliding scale between fairy-kei pastel color schemes and what I do, which tends to be very conservative because as someone who doesn't "look" Japanese, but is and identifies as such, I try to do my best to not be the nail, and ironically, I have found that nanchatte actually makes me MORE invisible than regular business attire.

But I was already a prep, and my summer weekend outfits are loud as hell. Greens and pinks with boat shoes, etc. But that's usually not what I want on my crushed morning subway commute.

So this is just me describing my background and philosophy of how I choose what I put on in the morning. Not telling other people what they should or shouldn't wear, just whether I would or would not. Cool? :3

>>9190782
Why do her feet look so small? They are like baby feet, how is she even standing?
Hoping its just lens distortion but either way I can't stop laughing

>>9208602

The mirror is angled, I would guess. So her top seems closer than her bottom.

>>9208598
>as someone who doesn't "look" Japanese, but is and identifies as such

Sorry for OT, but what does that mean exactly? Are you talking from a citizenship/national identity perspective or an ethnicity perspective? I just think it's interesting as a hafu is all.

And as for on topic stuff, I think that quality matters in nanchatte. There are a lot of ways to do it right, but like lolita and other jfashion you can tell when something is poorly constructed or cheap. Still, I like to incorporate hints of unorthodox colors like soft pinks because fashion.

>>9208598
Lol we're cool. I actually though of OL wear when you went into detail and the idea of nanchatte OL seems kinda funny to me. Some of us should look into that.

>>9208609

I don't look Yamato or Asian really at all. I don't think this is solely part of ethnicity. Ethnicity is sociocultural not just phenotypical/genetic. IAlso my name is Japanese, I have legal kanji, and so yeah, citizenship/nationality play a part on this. I visit the US a few times a year, and I feel far more foreign there than I do here, and people think I'm not from where I spent my childhood, because my habits, body language, etc is very Japanese. Verbally, I can code switch, and my English and Japanese, but I can't code switch my body language. It is overtly Japanese... Most Americans cannot place it is "not-American" (until they see my name), but they CAN place it as "you ain't from around here, are you?" But I am! Or I used to be. Guess not anymore. I'm American-Japanese, not Japanese-American. Amerika-kei-nihonjin, I guess. :3

And quality matters, yeah. Because if you're going to wear this stuff

>>9208614

I suck at this proofreading thing. I keep accidentally hitting enter before I am finished.

...this stuff every day it should be quality or it will fall apart.

>>9208610

Yeah, then people think I'm an exchange worker or an English teacher. Basically that I am a foreigner. I'm not. The assumptions are different in nanchatte, people assume I'm Japanese but with a complicated heritage/background story. Few are rude enough to ask, although old people do. Sometimes in ridiculously blatant ways like, straight up, "Is it your father or your mother" or "what percentage Yamato minzoku are you?" I utter some "Eto"s and some "Ano"s and run away. It's none of anyone's business (and I don't plan on sharing the exact details here either).

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>>9208633
We don't need to get into that, but back to nanchatte seifuku: my mom introduced to to something called the SkinnyShirt, which is basically Spankx with an oxford collar. I've actually worn it with regular office stuff, but idk how well it'd work with seifuku, if at all. pic related.

ITT: gulls taking the bait

just post your cute clothes pls, i want to give nanchatte a try

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Any good kogal inspiration? I adore the short skirts and loose socks.

>>9208714
Kogal inspired stuff might be hard to find since lots of folks find it passé but If you can, check out some of the teen magazines like Popteen or Nicola. They do seifuku spreads once a month.

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>>9208716
I was more or less trying to find old school kogal.
I actually dumped a big popteen JK spread a while back

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>>9208727
I'll dump a couple faves. Something about 90's kogal makes me happy, I'd love to wear it more

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>>9208740
My feelings

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>>9208746
Last one, I wish finding quality photos of old school wasn't so hard. I'll probably dump more modern stuff later today, Conomi has been updating their twitter a lot recently with good stuff.

On another note, is the nanchatte discord still going?

>>9208751
Are you following Kuri-Ori on Twitter too? They don't post models as frequently but they're always consistent with new stuff in stock. @KURIORI_mk

>>9208767
I wasn't but thanks for letting me know about them. Much appreciated, they have some cute stuff!

>>9208770
No problem! Also check out Phantasien as well @Phantasienclowl. They don't update as often as the other two, but they do have a pretty interesting take on nanchatte.

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>>9203466
thanks abunch anon!
i'm ordering the black one from taobao for my next con to hold stuff while i cosplay
now only to find out how to use this website and hope to god i put my address in right

>>9208541
I'm not saying your concrit isn't welcome, it's just that you seem to set the bar really high for those of us that aren't in Japan. Like with anon, you mentioned the skirt and the cardigan color and even the buttons.

Yes, Bodyline is hit or miss for nanchatte but we'd don't exactly have much to choose from because even nanchatte style pleated plaid skirts can be hard to find (at least here in Murica) so it's either Bodyline or Taobao unless you want to pay prices for the authentic stuff from Japan.

The color and buttons on the cardigan is basically what got me because "The buttons aren't nanchatte and the color is really rare in the wild" which might apply to Japan but anyone Western wearing this would be more than authentic enough because we don't exactly have much of a private school/school uniform culture here unless it's a Catholic school or now a days most under-16 students have to wear khaki pants/khaki skirts and dress shirts in their school colors as uniforms.

>>9208548
Oh I'm not saying to ignore the rules or anything, their advice is really helpful but I meant was we don't care about being 100% authentic as in shelling out a ton of money for Conami or something as opposed to just getting a nice skirt that has the same look from Taobao or even Bodyline. That and we care less about having every exact detail be authentic, like appropriate cardigan buttons or realistic ties as opposed to the more fashion friendly ones you see in some Taobao shops.

tl;dr I love having someone from Japan who wears nanchatte here to give us concrit, I just wanted to let them know that when they offer that concrit though, to please keep in mind that we're not really trying for 100% authenticity and we don't have easy/reasonably priced access to the same things they do so for us, it's often Bodyline, Taobao, or Western sites like eBay or even Target for cardigans/shoes.

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Bit of a Conomi dump from their twitter! It's all pretty simple, but still good styling inspiration

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>>9209176
A few blazer outfits

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>>9209179

>>9208855
>a nice skirt

That's the problem though anon, a lot of the cheaper skirts are costume/cosplay tier and not what I would call "nice" by any honest standard. Even the solid color skirts at BL look questionable just from the photos. They look like they might be see-through or generally cheap-looking IRL and when you go out in public that's going to say "I'm wearing a costume" rather than "this is my personal style". You say "a nice skirt that has the same look" but to the critical eye it's not the same look, just an approximation of a look.

Also I have to point out with the cardigans: Japanese school cardigans are a very specific shape and style. I have tried to find similar ones in US stores and it's just impossible. I purchased a couple of the most basic cardigans I could find from Kohl's and they were still all wrong, the material was too thin, the arms were super skinny and the cardigans were shapeless and clung to me making the outfit look worse, not better. The school cardigans are a classic shape and US retailers are going off the deep end trying to imitate the runway, so they barely sell any classic pieces anymore.

I'm like you, I don't want to shell out $50 at Conomi for one sweater but at the same time, you can't half-ass your outfit or it defeats the whole point, which is to look nice (I assume).

Perhaps it would be worthwhile to develop a collaborative price tier guide comparing Conomi pieces to decent cheaper alternatives. I just received a $12 cardigan from a Chinese ebay seller and while it's not as nice as something at Conomi, it's still way better looking than anything I've been able to find at a US store for even three times that price.

>>9188920
Where did you get your blazer and cardigan? Your outfit is super cute

>>9209201
There is the catholic uniform. I'm not sure where to find a supplier through all the lingerie outfits on Google, but I know they exist.

It's true most wear pants, but a few still wear skirts. It might be worthwhile seeking out a skirt through a company that provides to private/catholic schools in the U.S.?

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To stimulate a bit more conversation I have a couple of questions for everyone!

Why do you wear nanchatte? Did you wear a uniform before or just because you like the aesthetic of uniforms?

What's your favorite way to wear nanchatte? Authentic? Sporty? Fun and fashionable?

Where do you like to buy your pieces? Favorite brand? Do you ever thrift for basics?

>>9209382
>Why do you wear nanchatte?
Because I am an eternal student in the school of life.

Looking for recommendations on where to find nice nanchatte skirts on Ebay/AliExpress or even Taobao.

>>9212885
Seconded.

So I am new to the area, what are some good cons around here that cgl can suggest?

someone please tell me where to get a long yankee-style seifuku ;_;

>>9215387
Check the taobao topic. Someone posted one earlier.

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>>9209382
I've always just really liked how uniforms looked. Although I can't say that I haven't been influenced by anime......

I tried to order some sailor uniforms off taobao recently but it turns out my bank doesn't like overseas transactions. Should I try using an SS now or wait for a while since 11/11 is tomorrow?...

>>9216777
Have you tried cosmates? They have cute uniforms, I was looking at some earlier today.

>>9216777
>11/11 is tomorrow
Anon.. tomorrow is 10/11. The Taobao sale is November 11th.

>>9216816
Cosmates is a reseller so their prices are jacked up.

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I want a navy blue duffle/duffel/toggle coat for the winter, but the brands like Conomi, Olive des Olive, Candy Sugar and such are like $150-250.

I have thought about grabbing a used one from Yahoo Japan but kinda nervous... Never used proxy service before. Still thinking about it.

I've been looking for American/British alternatives in the meantime but can't seem to find anything that's not in bad shape or just doesn't look like how I think it should. Scared to drop a bunch of money on a random brand coat and have it look off.

Japanese teacher anon, is the silhouette of these for uniforms IRL usually a straight cut or a-line? The nanchatte brands look a-line, most western cuts seem to be straight up and down, I'll shell out the extra money for a-line if it's authentic but can't tell if I'm just imagining things.

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>>9216818
oh wow I really messed that one up geez
thanks anon

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>>9216822
>cosmates is a reseller

I've been lied to for so long. Thanks anon, I'll try to find them cheaper.

>>9217602
Yeah they're good for Japanese shops you can't purchase from internationally but they also stock stuff from places like Bodyline where it's more expensive getting through them that the original site.

>>9188341

Shirt doesn't look like it fits. Try getting a size up.
Straighten the bow out too, looks like it's not tight enough/on crooked. But really cute still!

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Old post but I can't wait to get back into this. Already hoarding links on Ali for skirts but cardigans are more expensive than I remembered.

>>9217759
Best nanchatte anon! I missed you, I can't wait to get my iwatobi coord together!

>>9217759
Yep, I think the price of cardigans just went up. I'd ordered a ~$12/free ship one from an Ebay seller, after I got it I liked it so I went back to get another color and they'd tacked another 8 bucks onto it for shipping. Dug through Ali and found the same one for 15 or so/free ship, grabbed the color I wanted. Now that I go back to look I can't find that listing and they're all like twice what I paid for the first one.

Hopefully it's just a seasonal thing and they'll drop in the summer again when it's hot and there's not as much interest.

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>>9217767
Sadly I sold this coord aside from the jacket/tie/socks thinking I wouldn't use it for daily wear but now that it's cold I really want to get into daily nanchatte. Kicking myself but I'm going to try to replace everything!

>>9217821
I resorted to Taobao to get my cardigans since they're about $7.50 for the Spring/Autumn ones and I only need them thick enough for inside wear since I can layer on a good coat outside.
Here's the listings I found:
>https://world.taobao.com/item/43678270845.htm?fromSite=main
>https://world.taobao.com/item/37797289143.htm?fromSite=main

Speaking of, anyone have any recommendations for cute nanchatte winter coats? I checked the stores here but there's nothing but those puffy jackets. Looking for something like on the left but I haven't a clue what they're called.

>>9217835
>Looking for something like on the left but I haven't a clue what they're called.

The girl on the left is wearing what is known as a "duffle" or "duffel" coat (not sure of correct spelling). You can also find them listed under "toggle coat". I'm looking for the same thing and actually posted above. Right now I'm looking at Yahoo auctions as the best source as I'm on a budget and I want the specific uniform style.

>>9217849
Thanks so much! Now I at least know what to start searching with. I hope both of us find the perfect one!

>>9217854
Thanks! Your cardigan links were actually useful to me too, btw. I didn't even realize they sold different seasonal weights. The one(s?) I bought recently are definitely the heavy/thick type so I'm bookmarking this page for spring!

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I meant to post these a while ago but I started keeping an inspo folder of student snaps. I'll drop a couple if anyone need inspo too!

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>>9217893
Saved cutest girl for last!

>>9191490
I don't know why everyone likes this coord so much, is it because it's neatly arranged? It looks clownish.

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>>9217965
>clownish

Do you care to explain how? I'm curious.

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>>9218046
>several clothing fetishes of my own
>*shrug*

>>9209382
>Why do you wear nanchatte? Did you wear a uniform before or just because you like the aesthetic of uniforms?
I love the look specifically kneesocks and pleated skirts. But I did wear a uniform (catholic hs) and it sucked dicks so I'm reclaiming the cute feeling.

>What's your favorite way to wear nanchatte? Authentic? Sporty? Fun and fashionable?
Just really simple. I want to get more creative, just waiting till I can afford to splurge on a haul of some cute/unusual pieces. Sometimes I throw in a hoodie or something and make it more sporty, but I really want to get myself into the fun/fashionable side more.

>Where do you like to buy your pieces? Favorite brand? Do you ever thrift for basics?
I have a handful of bodyline skirts that are pretty decent (Avoid the really short costume sets, they're bad. And buy on sale). I thrift for basics a lot, though lately seems like it's impossible to find a goddamn dress shirt that's plain white and fits me.
I also wear lolita, so for me it's actually such a nice breather not to have to care about brands or quality (as much). You can get away with cheapish pieces so much more easily without looking like a hot fucking mess. I love the look of Conomi pieces etc. but there's not as much pressure to buy expensive stuff and that's great.
I would say seifuku might be an exception to this though, since some cosplay pieces look so bad.

>>9218046
Sir, next time don't post .gif files exclaiming, 'GIVE HER THE DICK,' in a thread of women talking about their fashion choices. There's nothing nice about that at all.

>>9216944
Welp, checked the measurements and put in my sniper bid with Buyee for one of these.

[nanchatte intensifies]

>>9218785
Good luck! I found one on eBay that's not perfect but hey, 99.5% rating and from the UK.
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LADIES-FLEECE-JACKET-DUFFLE-STYLE-HOODED-TOGGLE-POCKET-COAT-TOP-SIZE-8-20-/251454591823

Just can't decide between the Charcoal Grey and Mocha colors.

>>9217685
Dude, you're right. I looked through the latest batch of pics here last night and all the shirts are a lot less fitted. Mine feels like sits on me with the darts and seams in the right places but that's because it's a normie shirt I thrifted (originally from smart set...so office wear?).

There's a consignment store that opened up near me recently so I'll try and see if they're selling used uniform shirts, assuming they don't have school logos or anything.

>>9190782
the fuck is this coord

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>>9218838
If by mocha you mean the lowest leftmost one, then I think both colors are nice depending on your coords... though I question both those unnecessary pocket buttons (unsightly and who uses pocket buttons anyway?) and the fact that the material is fleece rather than a wool blend (translation: the coat will look more like a jacket, rumply and won't keep its shape).

If I were you I would spend a little more on something like this which is still relatively cheap but is at least a wool blend. Ali link but I think I saw this one on ebay too.
>https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Duffle-Coat-Long-Turn-Down-Horn-Button-Hooded-Collar-Woolen-Overcoat-Wide-Waisted-manteau-femme-Out/32416761671.html

Just my $0.02 though of course as someone who's been obsessing over details to try and get the best result.

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>>9218933
I actually have this saved as well! I guess when I looked at it last night I just looked at the photos and figured it was the same thing as the ebay listing minus the pocket buttons (which are pretty weird) since it came in the same colors. I didn't notice the difference in fabrics.

My coords will mostly be blues/greys/blacks/reds and one lone pink because it's too cute to pass up. I'm trying to go more for common nanchatte colors than the fashion ones.

>>9218899

It would have been okay if not for the Sailor Moon pin. It throws off the whole look and pretty much just says "look, I'm a weeaboo".

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>>9218966
This is my coord. The moon is an embroidery on the sweater. If I were to change some things, I would wear long black socks instead.

>>9219038
Different anon, I like the socks idea, but I agree with the other anons that the sailor moon embroidery is disappointing

>>9218958
I'm partial to charcoal grey myself, but I think the camel/tan one would look cuter with the skirts in your pic.

>>9218393
Again, not that guy (straight femanon who gets excited by certain types of clothing on men). I wasn't trying to completely excuse the guy but turn it around - if this was a thread of men discussing fashion choices and a femanon came by to say "YESSSS, button up shirts make me so wet!" I think the same reaction from them would be kinda harsh.

Sure, his post was obnoxious, and anyone who says stuff like that IRL is sketchy, but it's an anonymous board, and it at least seemed positive, not trolling.

Then again, 4 years ago I would probably have been offended too. The internet has corrupted me...

>>9219136
Well a big part of it is that 80% of what is said in any given thread is just bullshit or even purposefully made to be creepy and offensive so getting upset about it is like "but you're on the internet tho"

Anyone have any inspiration for nanchatte with sneakers? It's a bit unpractical for me to wear loafers every day to college trekking across campus to classes. I'd probably get blisters galore.

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>>9219198

Depends on what color your sneakers are, also the type of outfit you wear. I think they look fine with more laid back uniform like seifuku or a short-sleeved summer collab.

Pic related, sneakers would look fine with any of those outfits.

>>9219279
Short sleeved is what I'd be wearing most often but with a cardigan over it because of the cold weather. For colors I was thinking just plain black or white to match anything.

So far the most I've seen is converse sneakers and athletic sneakers.

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>>9219486
Dropped my pic.

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>>9219198
This is what I have been wearing since I don't have a pair of proper loafers yet. I think as far as sporty shoes go, it's probably good to stick to neutral colors i.e. not those crazy neon ones that are popular these days.

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>>9219198
Like >>9220019 said, just stick to neutral colors. I think white is best but in some pictures you can see girls wearing other colors. Now if you're wearing sneakers you can try a whole sporty coord and wear a hoodie too. I really like wearing nanchatte like that because it keeps people from saying I look "anime".

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>>9220035
Oh, and pair the hoodie up with a blazer.

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>>9220038
~Gyaru~ inspiration. If that's what you're into. I think going kogal is also a good way to wear sneakers.

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>>9220043
Also hope this helps. I made it for myself to help build my wardrobe. This is a little more teaked for the west, in case you don't want people to point at you and ask if you're wearing an uniform.

>>9220043
This is super fucking cute!

>>9220019
>>9220035
>>9220038
Thanks for the replies and your sneakers look super cute with your coord! I'm definitely feeling better about going the sneaker route now.

>>9220050
The preppy outfit is really cute, anon! It's not my normal style but I'd definetely wear something like it!

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>>9219047
Tried a new outfit today!

>>9221312
That's so cute. Where'd you get the skirt?

>>9221312
That's pretty cute, anon! Just personal preference but try it with the first button on the blouse undone? It just looks a little odd with that gap between the collar and the bow since the collar is rounded.

>>9221312
Very cute! I like your hair.

Is your blouse white or blue-ish? Like the other anon, I'm not a fan of the collar with that style of bow, but if you decide to do this look often, I think at least switch it to a white one so you get the tie-in with your cute socks/hose/whatever they are.

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>>9221315
Thanks! Here's a link for you
http://m.intl.taobao.com/detail/detail.html?id=534671055544
>>9221317
That does look better. I can also tighten the bow.
>>9221330
This shirt is blue but I have the same ones in white. I got them from French toast. Very cheap and good quality. They also have pink and yellow.
If anyone is interested, the sweater is actually a forever 21 boys item. I am a US small and the largest size 13-14 fit me well.

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>>9216944
Snagged a cute duffle coat on Yahoo JP Auctions this morning along with two skirts (so far). The coat is a little trendier than the traditional duffle style I was trying for, but I think it will look better with my height anyway (and it was sooo cheap that I can afford to get a more traditional one later). I'm going to do a cost breakdown after all the shipping fees are made clear, but I already have a feeling this is the best place to buy good quality pieces for nanchatte on a budget.

Now to wait in anticipation... ( ˊᵕˋ )

>>9223113
Okay I gotta know what this is in reference to.

>>9223116
Yahoo auctions?
>http://buyee.jp/yahoo/auction

>>9223129
Sorry, I meant the picture.

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>>9223139
Oh, as far as I can tell it's just poking fun at how uniform skirts in Japan are getting shorter and shorter.
>http://www.letsjapan.markmode.com/index.php/2009/03/23/teachers-promote-proper-schoolgirl-skirt-length-poster/

>>9223157
Thanks for the link! I know why too short skirts is an issue but I got why the 'delinquent' girls got in trouble for having skirts too long. You'd think they'd be fine with the modesty of it.

Wait this is a thing now!? Never knew it has its own name. And are there meet ups for this in the us?

>>9220050
Sauce on some of this stuff? It's super cute

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>>9223506
I think there have been a few seagull-run meetups in larger areas (like NYC) but it's still relatively new-ish overseas and you don't see it much in mass outside of conventions.

>tfw still trying to host a con-meet to go to a nearby museum with indoor butterfly garden and live animal exhibits
I'd love to do a theme park meet one day but I'd have to go out of state for it.

>>9223589
I'm very close to NYC actually. It feels so odd to be a new "trend" since this look is so close to everyday clothing. I see ppl wear basically the same thing minus the bow and the socks time to time.

>>9223506
>in the us?
I think there was also supposed to be one in London but I don't remember if it actually happened

>tfw you finally move to Japan but work as a teacher so can no longer indulge nanchatte
I just wanna wear cute uniforms to Disneyland..

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Just in case anyone is interested in trying the duffle coat look for cheap, Forever 21 has a $14 duffle coat jacket thing available in black and tan.

>http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=outerwear_coats-and-jackets&productid=2000231808

>>9234891
You are a SAINT, anon! I'm going to order it asap.

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>>9227503
Yaay, Just got a bunch. They seem to be long enough for daily wearing

>>9239390
Those look so nice!

>>9239390
Woah anon that looks great, where's that from?

>>9239439
>>9239452
Just bodyline, so hard to find the good looking ones with available sizes.
I'm size 8 and these are M/L, the plaid ones are surprisingly thick and heavy

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>>9239439
>>9239452
another pic

>>9239459
>>9239462
Yeah I love Bodyline's skirts for nanchatte. I've bought two of them so far and liked them a lot. Trying Taobao next.

I've never shopped at bodyline before, do I need a shopping service?

>>9242958
>being this fucking new

>>9242967
Okay! Thanks so much Anon!

I'm reading some of the responses in this thread, and I seriously have to ask.... Do you have to wear blouses?

I want to make an outfit based off of my old school uniform with a little cute j-fashion twist (cardigan, loafers, and a different type of tie), but usually we would wear collared shirts and not blouses because you can notice sweat more easier with blouses. (I lived in the tropics).

>>9243212
>collared shirt
Actually.. that looks pretty much the same thing? I think a lot of us are saying blouses because that's just the term that's common where we're from for a women's collared shirt despite blouses coming in a ton of different fabrics like chiffon which is not nanchatte.

You do you, anon! No sense in sweating through your clothes just to be 100% accurate. Hell, I'm wearing hoodies and sneakers with my nanchatte most days because of campus walking and it being almost winter.

>>9243212
Post a pic of the type of shirt.

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First time posting. Was kinda going for a casual nanchatte inspired thing. Thoughts? Feel free to bully me into oblivion.

>>9244257
The shirt and skirt aren't bad for this (is that American Apparel? how short are those?) and I like the cardigan on its own but the pattern looks kind of washed out compared to the dark skirt.

If I block out the cardigan the socks look fine with the shirt and skirt, but your shoes should tie in with the skirt color-wise because right now it's a big dark block and the outfit looks unbalanced.

>>9243212
You could wear a polo shirt if that's what you mean?

To be clear, blouses are tailored, and made out of a woven fabric (cotton) in this case. Dress shirts for men are the same thing but obviously not tailored to a female figure, and I do believe the two are supposed to button on opposite sides traditionally.
A polo shirt is made out of stretchier fabric and therefore won't be tailored but the collar looks nice enough IMO. My uniform in high school had it as an option, anyway.

>>9244257

I'm sorry but this looks terrible. I don't even know where to start.

>>9244573
see >>9244503 for how to actually be helpful in the future to anons who are learning

>>9243233
maybe they're asking due to the short sleeves vs long sleeves deal

Where I am from collared shirts have short sleeves for females yet long sleeves for males and long sleeves for females are called blouses

>>9244579

My only advice for them is to take off everything and start over completely with articles that are actually NS. It doesn't even RESEMBLE nanchatte.

>>9244579

To be fair they did say "feel free to bully into oblivion"

>>9244585
>>9244579
>>9244573
>>9244503

*goes back to lurking indefinitely*

>>9244585
I think you are being over-dramatic. If you take off the cardigan and shoes, and ignore the texture of the socks, anon has the basic idea. She could just buy a more on-point cardigan and some black loafers and the outfit would be vastly improved.

>>9244661
Don't take it to heart anon.

Try one of these, they have a khaki colored one which is the base color of your sweater.
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/Women-Japanese-Long-Sleeve-V-neck-Cardigan-Sweaters-Knitwear-School-Uniform-Coat-/271943985143?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=5vO9QW

You can also find loafers everywhere, if you're just going for nanchatte inspired they don't need to be perfect.

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>>9244685

Thanks senpai

>>9244257
I think you're on the way but as another casual nanchatte, here's my opinion.

1. Get an undershirt. I can see your bra through it, it's pretty noticible.
2. The cardigan doesn't match.
3. The skirt and socks/shoes don't match.

Basically, what you have is TWO nanchatte outfits, not one. From this you can do two things:

1. shirt + skirt (if it's black) + socks + charcoal cardigan to match socks + black shoes
2. shirt + charcoal+black plaid skirt + socks + black shoes + complimenting cardigan

The shoes just aren't complimenting anything.

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>>9223113
Got my YA haul the other day after spending an arm and a leg for EMS to get my coat faster. I'm very happy with the quality of everything. The shoes don't fit because online conversion charts suck (but they're brand new so if anyone is interested...)

Will post price calculations later.

>>9209382
>Why do you wear nanchatte? Did you wear a uniform before or just because you like the aesthetic of uniforms?
Had to wear a low-key western uniform in JH and HS which was basically navy or khaki pants with any color polo. I wear nanchatte because I've always liked professional-esque like clothing and nanchatte is the perfect blend of being girly but still business-like.
>What's your favorite way to wear nanchatte?
The general cardigan modern type (though I won't wear the cardigan on hot days)
>Where do you like to buy your pieces? Favorite brand? Do you ever thrift for basics?
I just happened to buy pieces from separate places that could be passed off as nanchatte. Otherwise I'll do a google shopping search for whatever special item I need (like school loafers or a specific pattern skirt I want)

>>9248735
Not gonna even lie, I'd be somewhere between the two of them. I'd at least wear thick tights but otherwise I'm fashionable rather than practical.

>>9249040
I'm somewhere in-between as well, though I think I lean on the practical side, lol.

It really depends on how cold it gets. If it's hovering around zero, I can manage with mostly warm but cute boots, and maybe I skip fleece tights for regular ones.

But if it's -15 C, I have to drag out the heavy snow boots, puffy skiing coat, scarf, hat, etc. etc. Looks dorky but I need to be able to survive the wait for my bus.

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>>9248735
>>9249040
>>9249126
I'm totally the girl on the right, because being cold and sick is not cute. I'm not sure if I can bring myself to wear ugg boots though...

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>>9248735
I'm totally the girl on the right, except I still fold up my skirt. Save me, fleece lined tights.
I always look super dorky in the winter, but there's no way I would survive otherwise.

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Vintage skirts are a godsend. I don't like cheaping out on pleated skirts and a lot of the nanchatte ones are a little too short for my tastes. I only have this seifuku top but this style is addicting.

>>9248704
Price calculations:

Duffle Coat
>https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/n185962920
>Base Price 1,300 yen
>Buyee Fee 200 yen
>Domestic Shipping 600 yen
>Consumption Tax 104 yen
>Total before shipping to USA: 2204 yen

Blue Check Skirt
>http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/u115885762
>Base Price 983 yen
>Buyee Fee 200 yen
>Domestic Shipping 1,170 yen
>Total before shipping to USA: 2353 yen

Solid Grey Skirt
>http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/v474952623
>Base Price 1,000 yen
>Buyee Fee 200 yen
>Domestic Shipping 1080 yen
>Consumption Tax 80 yen
>Total before shipping to USA: 2360 yen

Thin Lines Skirt
>http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/k228674444
>Base Price 1,000 yen
>Buyee Fee 200 yen
>Domestic Shipping 740 yen
>Total before shipping to USA: 1940 yen

Black Loafers
>https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/c573926558
>Base Price 1,556 yen
>Buyee Fee 200 yen
>Domestic Shipping 600 yen
>Consumption Tax 124 yen
>Total before shipping to USA: 2480 yen


>Package Consolidation Fee: 1000 yen
>20% off EMS Shipping to USA: 5840 yen

>>9249805
I also got a 6th item, a book, and combined that with this lot to get the EMS discount. So the average international shipping cost was 1140 yen per item. (There was a considerably cheaper shipping option available, but it was estimated to take 60-90 days in some cases and I wanted my coat for winter. So I willingly paid about $20 more to get everything faster.)

Final verdict: Yahoo Auctions is a gold mine for nanchatte with a lot of pieces starting at around the equivalent of US$10-$15 and there is minimal bidding competition since used uniforms are ubiquitous in Japan. The cost is a little more than something like Bodyline, but it is a huge step up in terms of quality and authenticity.

TL;DR if you want cute subdued pieces and don't want to pay Conomi prices, go on YA immediately!

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Was just at Target tonight, they have nanchatte-spec wool-blend cardigans in the men's section for $29.99. Navy blue, gray, and charcoal gray. The navy color is more muted in person. They are quite thin, so would be good for layering under a blazer. It looks like they will be 30% off on Black Friday.

>http://www.target.com/p/men-s-cardigan-merona/-/A-51075202

>>9249570
I love this.

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Here's an attempt I made.

>>9251245
Looks good anon! The only real nitpick I have (besides skirt type) is the shoes.

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Latest haul, anxiously awaiting shipment.

I actually just returned from Japan after spending a shitload at Conomi and Eastboy, so this made me a bit guilty lmao

>>9250825
Thanks anon! I might go buy one!

>>9251292
Thank you! Yeah, I have more appropriate black oxfords but they have a heel and aren't good for walking about campus. As far as the skirt, would you say its silhouette could be better? I've been meaning to get some nice pleated ones, but I'm unsure if they'll look good on me since I have a bit of a gut.

>>9251604
Yeah, I would say what you have right now is more j-fashion than nanchatte. The color and pattern of the skirt is really cute, but it needs pleats to look like a uniform. If you feel like your stomach sticks out noticeably just get an oversized cardigan, schoolgirls in Japan use them to hide the thick rolled up skirts around their waists and you can't tell the difference. You look fine in this picture though so I doubt it's necessary.

>>9248704
Everything looks lovely! I love subdued colour schemes in nanchatte, it feels classy.

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Found some casual nanchatte tops at Walmart. They had them in a bunch of different colors and styles so I ended up grabbing these two to try out after I get my skirts.

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Probably a long shot, but does anyone know a Taobao seller that has this color+pattern skirt in stock?
It's originally from here:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-14662538112.66.pyaFE2&id=526425581095
but apparently it's sold out until next month...

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>>9254983
I've got something close-ish?
https://world.taobao.com/item/45143829669.htm?fromSite=main

Where can you buy school scarves with a tartan pattern.? I know Conomi does them but it's on the higher end in pricing especially for one scarf.

>>9249805
Bidding on two skirts right now. My nanchatte game got more legit. Thanks anon.

>>9256777
I found some on eBay actually. Taobao has them as well if you search for "plaid scarf"

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>>9254998
Oh, thanks! I was actually eyeing this one too but I had some reservations due to the quality of the material you could fit into a skirt for roughly $10 at base price.

I ended up going with this one: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=526878119302
which albeit isn't that much more, but I was having trouble finding anything else and I'm not about to drop $100 on the one from Conomi >_>

>How about some questions for more discussion ?
- What defines/ describes proper nanchatte looks in your opinion? or What are any rules of nanchatte you follow? (eg: not wearing loafers= not nanchatte, pleated skirts = necessary, etc)
- Do you have any friends who go around in nanchatte together?
- Where do you look for nanchatte inspiration?
- Would you be up for joining a Nanchatte local or online comm?
- Favorite shops for nanchatte style clothes/accessories/shoes/bags?
- Is there/ should there be an age limit on when one should not wear nanchatte anymore?
- How do you feel about men in nanchatte?

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>>9258153
I'll try but I'm a bit of a con nanchatte and super casual everyday.

1. Proper nanchatte to me is basically what you'd expect. Collared shirts, bows/ties, plaid skirts, knee socks and loafers. I'm pretty lax with the rules myself but I do stick to plaid skirts, tights, and a collared shirt with bow/tie. I swap out loafers for sneakers though for practicality but at cons I'll wear loafers.

2. None of my friends do nanchatte, sadly.

3. Usually here or through Google. Animes/mangas as well sometimes.

4. I'd love to join a comm! I've been wanting to try out starting a nanchatte meet at a local con just to meet others.

5. Taobao is my main to-go place for nanchatte. I love it but not enough to pay Conomi/other burando prices.
>Favorite Taobao shop for bags: https://shop33588951.world.taobao.com/

6. There shouldn't be an age limit on nanchatte. After all, the whole point of it is to be a fake student and relive your youth.

7. Fine? I mean they have male nanchatte in Japan already that wear their old highschool uniforms and go to nanchatte comms.

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>>9258153
>What defines/ describes proper nanchatte looks in your opinion?
Follows the same logic as in Japanese schools, with slightly more leeway for fun. Uniforms are regulated by a dress code. Students bend the rules all the time, but only in certain ways. You have to have a pleated skirt, for example, but you can shorten it. Only certain colors of sock are canon - but you can wear them loose or zettai ryouiki. There are certain styles of bags, but you can put whatever charm you like on them. Like the language itself, there are levels of formality. Loafers = highest formality, sneakers = casual. Collar buttoned with bow = highest formality, unbuttoned collar = casual. But you have to keep certain basic principles or it becomes j-fashion.

>Do you have any friends who go around in nanchatte together?
I wish.

>Where do you look for nanchatte inspiration?
This thread, various tumblr collections people have put together, image search, anime.

>Would you be up for joining a Nanchatte local or online comm?
Not sure, I like relative anonymity. Nanchatte isn't so much a fun escape/social thing for me as it is the perfect solution to my lifelong problem of being badly dressed.

>Favorite shops for nanchatte style clothes/accessories/shoes/bags?
I'm Yahoo Auctions haul anon, so YA is my favorite. Conomi for everything I want brand new/can't get cheaper on YA. Ebay/Ali for bows because the Conomi prices are absurd.

>Is there/ should there be an age limit on when one should not wear nanchatte anymore?
I think it's more about the style fitting your personality and being appropriate to your body. There's probably a point when long skirts are more flattering than mini length.

>How do you feel about men in nanchatte?
If you're referring to the standard loose white shirt tucked into black pants, I feel like I need to take a cold shower.

H&M Has some nice blouses and cardigans. They do have blazers but, they look more business casual than school uniform looking.
Their website is having free shipping right now, I just picked up some pastel blue and a white collared shirt for $10 bucks each in store myself.

>>9258153

I think the basic "rules" would be: always pleated skirts *solid or plaid
always wearing tights or socks between ankle- overknee length,
Always a top with a collar, in colors that are light and no patterns,
Ties are optional but all styles work,
Blazers should have a nice tailored fit to them and not look too pantsuit ish.
Seifuku nanchatte should not look cheap, but is an easy pre designed coordinate way to do nanchatte.

I may be missing a few points but this is what I think the main "rules" are, if only to catagorize what is nanchatte and what is school/ preppy inspired

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Winter seifuku outfits dump.

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>>9260012

>>9259999
>>9259995
>>9260000
>>9260010
How in the world do they do it.

>>9260012
that's cute as fuck, while also being sensible
I can't bring myself to wear shorter skirts (mid thigh) in the winter because it would look silly as fuck in my country
I guess japan is used to schoolgirls running around bare-legged in the snow

>>9260308
In all honesty, if you walk a lot... the legs stay pretty warm.

I wear socks and skirts in the winter with a longer jacket.

>>9260000
She looks like she's fucking miserable though.