Last Week Lolita News July 24 2016 Requirements of Lolita

[@jettsetgirl]

I don't even know anything about Lolita fashion, however I subscribed because this woman should be a Professional comedy writer....unbelievably witty

[@zignar22]

Yes she is hallious

[@KristinaGausden]

So a $5 Bow Peep dress that's just above the knee, pair that with a sleeveless blouse. sew some lace onto my Nike socks, stick lots of bows onto the holes of my crocs , a randoseru and a flower crown made of flowers from my garden. OK I'm ready!

[@princeoftheazuresky]

I just got the Miracle Candy skirt in pink for a mere 35 dollars because it has a burst seam that I can easily repair and a small stain I'm pretty sure I can get out and even if I can't, it's not very noticeable. You can get brand items really cheap secondhand if you're willing to spend some time patching them up and willing to wait for them to come around. There is really no excuse for complaining about the price, especially when these items last forever - that skirt is nine years old and is still perfectly serviceable.

[@gylentia13]

I second this. I have one blouse that's 13+ years old. It was black, but it's not so much anymore. I just wear it under things now instead of with skirts. *crosses fingers* I've yet to have a piece fail on me.

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

That's fine, if you can sew, but sucks for those who can't. lol I cannot sew to save my life, but I personally don't mind paying hundreds for a piece, if that's what it takes. Despite that, I envy people who have sewing skills.

[@allenmciver3858]

".. stringing up a Jewish guy and calling it a day." Tyler you're my hero! Maybe an Anti-Hero.

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

6:47 for those in areas where a blouse can be too hot to wear, there’s always shawls, light cardigans, and OPs. There’s many different ways to style Lolita according to your specific weather climate.

[@NateTae]

as a fairy kei girl I laughed at when you mentioned fairy kei most people would be offended.

[@TylerWillis]

+Nate' Turner Haha, I'm glad you enjoyed that bit. I like to think that everyone will understand that Fairy Kei isn't a slutty fashion at all, and could only remotely be viewed that way through the lolita fashion lens that says a hemline above your kneecap makes you a tramp. Then again, insinuating that any kind of garment is indicitive of someone's level of sexual activity is just silly to begin with.

[@TeaCupCracked]

A theory I have with the ratio of skin covered in Lolita fashion; The Victorians had a deep-seeded fear of admitting they were mortal hairless apes that farted, sneezed and had bowel movements. When I look at Lolita fashion, something I notice is that all the areas that need to be covered are of the boney variety; Knees, Shoulders, Collar Bones, Wrists and Ankles. I wonder if, way back there sometime, this was tied to the idea of covering areas that have more pronounced anatomy (angled bones, arteries, defined joints) to give a more "perfect", smooth, appearance. I don't think this is something the Lolita community would have thought of themselves, but I wonder if it's a notion accidentally picked up through trying to imitate aspects of Victorian modesty.

[@adorabell4253]

A year later: Victorians weren’t anywhere near as uptight as we think. While they did cover up during the day, in the evening their dress would be a lot more open, including things like short or no sleeves, décolleté, shorter dancing skirts (like not dragging on the floor shorter). Full coverage was just the standard since humans in Europe started wearing clothes.

[@ineedmoresleep3728]

As someone who sews I don’t even think it’s possible to make an full Lolita outfit with just 30 bucks. The dress alone (without blouse and petticoat) yes but the petticoat fabric alone would run about 30 bucks

[@Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice]

What about excluding fabric costs? I get a lot of fabric from friends and reclaimed from old blankets, drapes, etc. What kind of fabric is necessary?

[@mollyshadows9726]

... I actually wear a hoop skirt with my cords... 😅 it’s actually kinda fun walking around in my little hoop skirt and frilly dress! But I would recommend wearing petticoats for winter, they’re way warmer then a hoop skirt. Hoop skirts are very good for the summer months, they give your dress shape and keep your legs cool. But always wear blooms with a hoop skirt! One miss placed bag and your skirt will shoot up showing everything to everyone! 😂😂😂 Especially when getting out of a car... 😓

[@masquerad3630]

Your comment about the RNC made me nearly choke! This is a video that needs to be shown to new lolitas, it's a heck of a lot more informative than most Lolita 101s!

[@TylerWillis]

I may or may not have obvious political leanings lol. I feel like this video would make new lolitas think twice about joining in the first place. They'd be like, forget this, these girls are crazy.

[@Elunore2]

This show gets better every week. I love it!

[@TylerWillis]

Yay for progress! Haha, I'm happy that you're enjoying the show.

[@Jessinking]

YES WEAR A BLOUSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. also that girl was so hard. i was trying to be nice to her but i just had to stop because it's like....rarely do the rich lolitas or lolitas with married partners whose combined income are high comment on budget stuff.....people who are on tight budgets and fellow levels typically do..like...it's inappropriate to assume everyone is rich in this fashion. i'm on the low income end, and i plan my stuff out, i list thing for monts in advanced..and to have someone try to income shame me is like..gurl do you know who ya talkin to?

[@TylerWillis]

+Jess in king She was beyond the level of reasonable discussion, and I'm pretty certain she'd already written you a whole persona based off her predisposed bitterness towards the legendary "brand whores". I'm sorry you had to deal with that level of projection. I'd be slamming my head against my table.

[@Jessinking]

i'm hella stubborn and have to talk myself to not explain reality to some people. haha so i was like..must educate...because in other groups she's hella nice...and then i was like no.....houston we have a problem.

[@TylerWillis]

+Jess in king God, you poor thing lol I guess we all have our buttons. Hers is the crushing nature of a capitalist society mixed in with several dollops of Frilly faux burgousie. I suppose there are far more pithy things to have a complete breakdown in communication over.

[@allusa1990]

umm... can no longer tell if you are sarcastic or being serious; oh wait, you are both. Great episode, i dont agree on every details but still love it.

[@TylerWillis]

Disagreements or no, I'm glad you enjoyed the episode, and thank you for taking out time to watch!

[@allusa1990]

I love it as usual, thou.

[@nicolewelch6165]

The petticoat comment made me cry internally I've spent: $25 on one petticoat - Aline $30 on a pannier $21 on a tiered petticoat that is different than the one previously, in the event that one previously is complete garbage - Bell shape Seriously, guys... Not a cheap fashion..

[@nicolewelch6165]

Don't even bring up accessories ... Ugh...I'm cringing

[@renyasannn]

Lmfao, Mr. Fluffles is my cat’s name. 😂

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

12:57 quality over quantity should be a rule for most things in life tbh

[@DebbieBuckland]

Fabulous! Loved seeing it appear on my birthday... Esp loved the Lolita tips section.... ;) My tea party went really well.

[@TylerWillis]

+Debbie Buckland That set you have is just beyond lovely. Happy birthday once more :D, and now that the 'birthday song' is public domain, may you enjoy it fully without being sued. X)

[@GandKcreations]

So glad you included that LSE want to buy post mess. I was punching myself in the face while reading it go down the other day 😂 Great as always.

[@TylerWillis]

Ohhhh I saw that LSE bit. It was...something. The segment this time actually covered the most recent rufflechat debacle, but considering the contentious nature of both brouhahas, I may as well have been covering the same insanity. XD Thank you so much for watching the video, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@GandKcreations]

Oh gosh yeah I got mixed up because the LSE bit was somewhere else on the interwebs. Nevertheless....

[@TylerWillis]

Still relevant haha, you have to squint to tell the difference in behavior.

[@pegsu]

This was hilarious! Great job, I really enjoyed it!

[@TylerWillis]

Thank you, I'm so glad you had fun watching the show!

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

9:03 Lolita takes a lot from Victorian and rococo era fashion, so keeping in tune with how people dressed back then (1800’s) having your petticoat show isn’t good and kind of sloppy tbh. There’s lots of ways on how to keep our petti hidden and there’s plenty of videos on KZbin about that especially since some Lolita’s have long legs.

[@flower-yl6iw]

i learned so much from this, thanks for going over the requirements

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

6:14 a lot of people seem to be okay with tennis shoes with Lolita but it’s all... contextual? Situational? Like at a photo shoot, fashion show, or meet up, it’s not okay, but if you were in Lolita but had to walk to the convenient store a couple blocks down it’s fine. Like basically, tennis shoes only if it’s necessary. Which it usually isn’t. If you can afford a sizable Lolita wardrobe, you can afford to buy a fucking car, let’s be real.

[@marshiethe6th104]

Sebastian Sean Crow not everybody can drive. Some people have medical issues that prevent them from driving. Some people just don't feel the need to get a car. Some people are in situations where they can't get a car. Some people live in areas where traffic is terrible so it's just easier to take transit. I know for me, my anxiety has caused me fear so I haven't gotten around to learning how to drive, especially when I live in an area with so much public transit. Even if I did drive, I'd only be able to drive on days my mom doesn't need her car and that's only while I'm living at home with my parents. So instead I take transit everywhere, including lolita meetups.

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

7:47 I don’t get how you can wear closed toed shoes without socks. Just think of the blisters...

[@Cookiesparklegal]

This was really great! I always find that its hard to describe the rules of the fashion to others! Also i seriously wish brands would make some classier patterns. Like lemons are really cute but do you really need those bears?

[@TylerWillis]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! A lot of lolita does feel like unspoken expectations mixed in within the firm lines, so I'm happy the video gives you something to say to someone when they try to pin down exactly what this frilly cult wants from them. As for the lemon print, do you have a problem with lemon bear relationships? This is 2016, ok? We respect all relationships here lol.

[@lulubun1027]

what website was she talking about changed hands? i want to avoid it but idk what she's refering too

[@TheMooseOfMayhem]

I feel like you can get away with blouselessness in ero. Also, some dresses look really good without a blouse but more for cocktail party fashion than lolita (looking at you, JetJ)

[@TylerWillis]

+Ghostly Whisper As emphatic as I am in the video, behind closed doors I agree with you that a decent blouseless coord is possible, and even perhaps preferable in some dresses. However, you tell a new lolita that info and the entire community will be awash in glorified sun dresses.

[@TheMooseOfMayhem]

This is true. There's a blouseless coord thread on /cgl/ right now and the majority of it is really rustling my pettis.

[@MadameMushroom]

My sister gave me a hot topic or party city black flat petticoat for my 18th birthday

[@redpetals4543]

ScarfingScarves! I need your advice. I cannot afford the original angelic pretty print i want. (Plus i cant find the colour way i so desperately need ANYWHERE, not even closetchild). Should i buy a good replica? Or forever be unable to get my dream dress? Is this lolita blasphemy? please help. Thank you.

[@TylerWillis]

Hi there, I'm not usually called upon to give advice given my presentation style, but if I were to give you my most honest opinion on the matter I would have to say that when it comes to print replicas I lean heavily in the realm of not supporting the idea. That is not to say that I will lead a mob to your door should you decide to purchase one, but for me the use of someone else's art without proper modification, incorporation into a fair use style work, or permission from the artist to use wholesale isn't fair to the people who spent their time and talent creating it. I would like to reiterate that it is your money and your decision, but replicas aren't something I personally support. The best of luck with your decision, and thank you for watching the show.

[@redpetals4543]

Thank you so much for your advice. in the end i decided not to get it. You are very eloquent and as an artist myself i completely understand your point of view. I am going to try to find the original. Thank you!

[@TylerWillis]

+sonia sciara I'm glad to be of help, you're entirely welcome, and I wish you the best in your search for your dress!

[@laughatdarkness1286]

When youve been wearing lolita for years but still dont own a decent petticoat so you pile on skirts under the one you already have 😭. I hang my head in shame.

[@Tysilee]

This was pretty fun to watch! First time tuning in, but if I could go give some concrit? Try working on your news anchor voice being more fluid? The up and down monotone is great but ending sentences is harsh to hear. Keep on truckin friend!

[@TylerWillis]

Hey there, welcome aboard! I'm always looking for ways to improve the series so I definitely appreciate anything that pushes it forward. Thank you for your advice, and for watching the video!

[@marianneemmanuelle4884]

This is your best one yet! Keep it up

[@TylerWillis]

Hazzah! XD I will attempt to continue to somewhat perhaps manage to deliver content at a generally acceptable level! Somehow. Also thank you, I'm stoked that you dig the video!

[@Keltain]

Ok legit question here about the blouse thing; I’ve seen quite a few dresses advertised as not worn with a blouse. A massive majority of these have had floating sleeves that hit where a sleeve of a blouse would hit or are advertised as being a summer frock suitable for a very warm day by the sea. These have all been more recent releases so I’m just curious what other lolitas think on it

[@babilambs5513]

great video like always!

[@TylerWillis]

+kawaii-neko! Thank you so much!

[@dargonthedrgn1424]

I know this video is old, but what is wrong with ballet flats? I cant imagine that they are on the same level as crocs so what gives?

[@synaestheticstudios]

"That is not a shoe it is the abortion of swiss cheese and LIES" .... this girl. trying to get myself into the fashion and you are the voice that i need.

[@peachyblurbs7876]

I know this is an old video, but I was wondering what the lolita community think about well made (non-knock off) dresses? It's a seamstress and love making pretty things but am unsure if they are ok to show off to the wider community. I don't wanna make a stink if that's just not their cup of tea just was wondering

[@golbatgirl]

Great video. I like cat prints too!

[@TylerWillis]

Thanks, cat prints are the best! Haha, honestly give me me any puffy small animal, but cats are just...well cats!

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

2:45 “torch everything and watch it burn from a distance” oh my god that’s fucking tumblr this past month

[@saaraluv4]

Love the show but was wondering what's the song you use in the intro?

[@TylerWillis]

The song is Official National Anthem by the Jingle Punks. It's part of the free youtube audio library. :)

[@saaraluv4]

+ScarfingScarves Thank you so much. :)

[@TylerWillis]

Absolutely! :)

[@brittneyn2303]

This channel and every video on it is fucking gold

[@CalliopeFive]

Wow, so that's waht happened to HelloLace huh? I wondered why they disappeared

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

This is the only video of yours I’ve seen with an ad on it

[@redpetals4543]

Also i love your videos

[@MrBigTAnderson]

*wears the same thing most days* I will say guilty as charged on that one but at least against all the other megalomaniacs I am honest about it. Its better to plan shopping days that way.

[@EclecticallyEccentric]

I love cosplay but you are hilarious cx

[@madelinedittmer2995]

Bless you

[@princeoftheazuresky]

Tyler I love you but you can pry my collection of mini hats from my cold dead hands.

[@jinchaaa4326]

i'm addicted to this channel, though i don't know shit about lolita

[@kendrawilson7069]

Omg I love you, you make me laugh

[@Jessinking]

i want that nun habit now for my co-ord.

[@TylerWillis]

+Jess in king Make that a thing please, and don't explain it to anyone. XD

[@Jessinking]

honestly i was looking into habits because i'm slanderous and don't care like that...that stuff is just as expensive as period bonnets and hats like 200 dollars and hard to find people that make it! only saw a few angelfire ish sites selling and even though they've done it for decades i just can't trust angelfire.

[@TylerWillis]

+Jess in king wow...I didn't know anglefire was still a thing... On the habit note, I'm wishing you the best of luck, because that stuff looks like cloth oragami, and I bet it takes a professional to manage it into any shape that looks appropriately forbidding and ridiculous.

[@maeganmonster]

"Milanoo-strewn hillside" so that's where they're hiding

[@iloveyourunclebob]

Okay, but what about a full cord made of nothing but ramen?

[@Jessinking]

wwhyyy are we so salty whine whineeeeeeeeeeeeee.

[@TylerWillis]

+Jess in king Lol! Why do a large group of people shoved into one social space not always agree with each other and sometimes act like massive dicks just like all other humaaaaans???

[@Jessinking]

oh goddddddddddd why don't our love for simliar clothing make us more friends????????????????

[@Ainasuto]

SO funny

[@TylerWillis]

+Ainasuto I'm so glad you liked it! +1 for overly long videos full of overly long wordplay! :D

[@datroy3647]

Would I get attacked by Lolitas in public for wearing Bodyline's black sweet cream jsk I don't know if I'm crazy of if its really doesn't look that bad to me. Also you don't have to tell me I'm an ita pile of shit I already know. I'm trying to start out in Lolita and.

[@MadameMushroom]

lol even i'm wiling to spend money on something more privy and u do a bunch of duy loliable projects but aill i am willing to soend the money on lolita stuff when i have it rgw lolibles is for evryay causla wear so the enxt tiem someoen decides to speed by and splash me after a rainy day i ahev the last laugh becuase it literally cost me ntohign comapred to the rest fo my wardorbe