LM: Retro Lolita Set II by Seitou on DeviantArt (original) (raw)
Les Merveilleuses: Retro Classical Lolita Fashions
What is Classical Lolita fashion?
Classical Lolita is one of the subsets of Lolita fashion, a style of street fashion that originated in Japan during the 1980s. The fashion is largely an adaptation of Victorian clothing, mimicking the attention to detail as well as the bell-shaped silhouette of the knee-length skirts that were worn by Victorian girls; Lolita fashion also borrows certain elements from the Rococo fashions of the 18th century. While the fashion stresses elegance and modesty, it largely builds on the principle that "dress is a form of art." Classical Lolita, in particular, is the most historically-oriented subset, as it aims to create a more mature look than the others, namely Sweet Lolita. As with all the other styles, Classical Lolita stresses modesty and elegance, but it places extra emphasis on elegance; this style is mature, refined, and classy, but also youthful. The most notable Classical Lolita brands include Innocent World, Mary Magdalene, Victorian Maiden, and Juliette et Justine.
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This set includes (from left to right):
I. This one-piece dress comes in a deep maroon color with dusty-pink polka dots; the same pink lines the sweet-heart neckline and the scalloped border. A lighter dusty-pink underskirt peaks out from beneath the scalloped hem. The detachable brooch, which features a large pink rose and white beads, gives this dress its 1920's charm. Complete the look with a ribbon and bead choker and a cloche hat that's decked in matching roses.
II. This one-piece dress features a chocolate-brown top with rolled-back elbow-length sleeves and a fashionable sweet-heart neckline. A light green belt decorated with a matching bow creates a defined waist and separates the bodice from the skirt. The apple-green and red-orange plaid skirt flares out, broken up only by a faux under-layer of chocolate brown sunburst pleats. This '40s inspired dress looks great with wide fishnets and boots.
III. Based on a 1920's evening dress, this one-piece gives a whole new look to Lolita fashion. The triple-tiered over-dress features a cream and dark cocoa art-deco style pattern, which is broken up in the front by the faux under-dress. A bronze border trims the sleeves, neckline, and underdress; the layer-looked is softened by a ruffled bronze underskirt. A detachable ribbon and beaded brooch and multi-chain necklace add to the flapper aesthetic. Complete the look with a two-tone cloche, fishnets, and matching booties.
More in the LM series:
LM Retro Lolita Set I: [link]
LM Retro Lolita Set II: ***
LM Vintage Lolita Set I: [link]
LM Vintage Lolita Set II: [link]
LM Deep Purple Set I: Incomplete
LM Deep Purple Set II: Incomplete
LM Promenade Set I: Incomplete
LM Promenade Set II: Incomplete