And it goes on..

But I think it's cute how they try really hard.

Is there a brolita/lolita couple?
That would be kind of strange,sharing clothes with your boyfriend.

I hate the term. I really, really hate it.
Why can't we/they just say "guy in a lolita outfit"
That aside, I've never seen one that didn't look like shit, inb4 all lolitas look like shit, but seriously some guys need to learn how to pluck eyebrows and apply non-smudgy make-up

After going to Otakon last weekend and going to the lolita panel and fashion show, it makes me want to be a brolita.

>>1992799

WE GET IT,YOU WANT TO BE BROLITA,STOP REPOSTING.

>>1992807
lol

I had a lolita friend who use to date a "brolita" (I use quotes because he was a complete ita and a asshole.) He bought bodyline replicas from F+F and bragged about it. I still laugh hard when I think about him.

I think boys dressed as girls won't work.

But I also hate it to see girls in boy style, am I the only who feels this way?

>>1992891
>>But I also hate it to see girls in boy style, am I the only who feels this way?

Whoa whoa. Does this mean you don't like dandy/oujisama/kodona? Why?

>>1992898

I love it! But I love seeing boys in it. Just like brolitas fail because they lack feminine elegance and features. Girls fail because they lack masculine elegance and features.

>>1992926
This. And I think the majority of wearers being female scares away the men.

>>1992807
Oh god I loled hard

I'd like to see brolita's doing it right too. I think it's really hard for western men to do brolita right, though, since most of western men have really broad shoulders and tick arms, and generally really masculine faces. I've only seen asian men pull of cross-dressing really well.
Also, if you're an aspiring brolita: please shave your legs. If you're not willing to do that, the wear DARK BLACK tights to hide it. If you're not willing to conceal or get rid of your arm and leg hairs, GTFO lolita right now.

also, brolita is easier to type than "guys in lolita". Generally easier to say too than guys-in-lolita. duh.

So how about this, I'm an aspiring brolita. And I want critique on how I look. Since I've never actually done lolita before, but I want to give it a go. So for starters, am I doing it right? If not how should I fix it?

>>1993610
you look better than most girls
have sex with me

I know a brolita.

He fails hardcore. He picks the WORST dress types for his body, and he keeps his hair in his shitty scene kid style while in lolita.

T_T Hes a nice kid... but he is a horrible lolita.

>>1993610
Do you think I should use this wig as a brolita?

wow, my mom didn't like when I started dressing lolita, I can only imagine the reactions from the parents of these poor boys.

>>1993302

This.

Not to mention a brolita was one of the forerunners of the scene.

INB4 UR DOIN IT WRONG, EGL ANOTHER ANIMAL ENTIRELY, TAKING THINGS OUT OF CONTEXT ETC ETC.

>>1992700
there's a couple like that in LA, the guy wears kodona/aristocrat sometimes too though.

wasn't there already a brolita thread awhile ago? win!brolitas I know are princesaru, thislonelyflower, sberri, blupp, shin(don't know if he has a lj) and of course a bunch of random VK guys (Mana, Kaya, Hizaki ect.)

>>1993610
I think you look pretty damn good

>>1993685
>>1993614
So I guess I'm doing it right for a westerner haha

>>1993610
you're on the right track. your chest seems really broad and flat though, which will definitely give you away. If you can find a corset that you can wear to shape your waist and torso, get it. Also get a water bra.
Your petticoat could also be poofier. And time to get some shoes. Make up could probably help you look a bit more female too.
>>1993642
No, that wig looks frizzy and fake as hell. Comb it down till it's smooth. Also, a wig won't help you that much if you're still masculine for lolita.

>>1993704
Ah good stuff. Corset is probably too expensive right now, but fake breasts seem possible. I'll keep it at it then and take it as it goes. Also I think I did the make-up just wrong this time around. Was wondering anyone know what are some good tips for makeup?

>>1993722
MAI WAIFU

ONE AND ONLY <3

I <3 traps!

>>1993704
Well I can shave my legs of course and keep my shoulders down. Smoothing the wig can be a start too. Makeup will be a challenge. I don't look or act masculine with my eye lashes naturally curled for some reason and in comparison to moot's size (sorry) in a way. Still it's going to be a long road, but soon enough I will reach Mount Fuji!

you look nice. I am in progress to try to do brolita too. just that i havent gotten my wig yet.

>>1992926
I love boy style (I'm a girl) and would love to wear it but yeah.. it just doesn't look right. Best to stick to lolita and find a nice boy to be my prince

>>1993722
I'm a chick and I don't actually wear make up XD Imo I look worse in make up, and my bf has said I have a natural beauty so I actually avoid make up if I can and only put them on for fun.
For you though, I'd look for guides and tips that will draw attention away from your nose. You have what seems like a greek nose, which is very masculine and prominent and a lot of sculptors back in the day loved those kind of noses. It's actually really hot if you weren't trying to be a girl, lol.
I'd look for make up guides that tells you how you can play down your prominent nose bridge.

Also, it's smart of you to wear long sleeves. Brolitas should definitely wear long sleeves if they have masculine arms. If you're comfortable wearing heels, do so too as it will help give that feminine stance.

>>1993722
get a corset, it'll help good sir/madam. I have one and it's wonderful. and it isn't too expensive for brolita purposes. Mine was aboue 150 bucks for a 24" fabric corset. (cinched to 27" in this pic)

my only concern ever is my jutting chin and broad shoulders (im asian, wtf,I shouldn't have these)

>>1993862
also agree, stick to longer skirts, things that'll cover up your knees, calves. if you're serious about it go to 420chan's /cd/ board...you might things of interest there.

sage for addendum.

>>1993862
Ahaha laughing about the nose. Never been told that as a guy actually. Well that's nice to know since I'm not going to close myself off the brolita. After getting a hang of what I'm doing right now, I will be trying out Dandy as well. Just so I don't have to be in a dress at all times. Glasses will take away from the nose right?

>>1993867
Weird thing just happened, friend saw this thread and she's offering to give me her corset. So I guess I got one coming now.

>>1993883

lucky you...envy, lol

I love a guy who isn't a afraid to put on the frills.

but only if he looks nice. :D

Oh one quick question. Here >>1993722

There's a bow on the back and I have troubles tying it, are there any tricks/tips to tying it properly? Or am I shit out of luck and i need someone to do it for me,.

As much as I like the Lolita aesthetic, being a brolita has never crossed my mind. That being said, I'm six feet tall and about two hundred pounds, so that would pretty much be an instant fail of the most absurd proportions. I am interested in trying out Dandy at some point though, although I'll probably just stick to steampunk.

>>1994160
Sorry dude. I'm weigh around 130-140 which is alright for an American brolita.

>>1994186
Again, I'm pretty incompatible with being a brolita. Too many muscles and scars, etc. I generally scare the living crap out of most people who meet me, at least initially. It doesn't help that I'm quiet either, people tend to think I'm just this really angry tough guy. It's a pain in the ass honestly.

My ex looked pretty hot in lolita, but then he was a pretty hot trap in general so I'm not sure if "brolita" would be the right name for him.

>>1993883
see what size it is, if its your first time it'll reduce your waist by 2-4". or else, you won't be able to breathe. but once your ribs start getting flexible you'll be alright

i went from a waist size of 34 going down to as low as 32" in '07 to today at 31" to as low as 26.5" it works, i swear by 'em.

>>1994186
>>1994160
its funny because i was inspired by a brolita who was...towering and he simply said "why not". I realize you didn't have to be "gay" to do it...you can just simple like frilly things.
weight will matter at one point as you go up but it doesn't matter as much as you think...

sorry to bring back a nearly dead thread, but to answer >>1993883 glasses might actually add more focus to the nose :P I can't tell you for sure, but the best thing to do is to go to eye wear stores and try on their glasses. I don't want to mislead you on that one, but try on different glasses to see for yourself
>>1994030
For dresses with bows on the back, your best bet is to put on the dress and tie a loose bow on your back, just to see where the bow can sit without stretching your dress too tight and making it look all ugly. Then take off the dress without taking off the bow (if that's possible) then tie the bow into a nice bow. http://www.wikihow.com/Tie-a-Bow-on-the-Back-of-a-Dress and http://jessicola.wordpress.com/2008/10/03/how-to-tie-a-dress-bow/ can show you how to tie it better.
If that's not possible for whatever reason, see if the ties are removable, and purchase a large pin-on bow instead. Hope this helped and hope to see more nice looking brolitas in the future :3
>>1993867 as for you, my friend, please2be getting that crappy hair out of your face and learn2put on make up. Nothing screams brolita more than you trying to hide your face.

Augh I have all these good ideas on how to help brolitas look really good, but I don't think any of you live near me, and I don't think I have any guy friends who are interested in crossdressing :\ otherwise I'd love to develop a guide for this.

I would so love to do this myself but not sure where to find things in my size. X_x... Any advise on finding larger sized outfits?

What about EGA? I've seen a couple done like that.>>1992700

If you guys went to the Otakon fashion show, the host was a brolita. He's convincing enough that he fools people who've been talking to him at length.

Last I checked, Metamorphose & Bodyline have the largest clothes.

You can also get Anna House & Fanplusfriend to make things bespoke.

>>1995910
Wait...what?

>>1995904
Well TECHNICALY EGA is supposed to be androgynous- no one really pays attention to that , but it's impossible to cross dress in EGA because the clothes are the same for both sexes. Corsets, long skirts, blouses, swallowtail jackets, jabbots, gloves- MMM and brands that sell similar cloathes often have a mens section, which is basically long skirts, corsets, pants ect. in men's size.

>>1995583
Good stuff to see. That bow made me rage so much trying to tie it backwards. I think instead of using glasses, if I were to add focus to my eyes, it'd be better.

Do you think I could use this make-up style instead? Not sure if it'll work with lolita though.

Yeah, I may not be the best of traps, but fuck if I don't work my balls off trying to be a good one.

>>1996082
I think you're a great trap :>

>>1996082

you look really pretty!

Not sure about the hat though..

She has some really AMAZING makeup tips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nJXK5EJEQA

You should try getting some fake nails!
long-fancy nails could add that extra amount of femininity and grace.

One last thing, you should try trimming up the bangs of your wig.
At the length that they are right now,
it places more emphasis on the ridge of your nose
than on your eyes.
and you want a good flow from your eyes,
over to your cheeks, and down to your lips. :)

If you don't want to do long nails,
you could try getting a hold of some little white-lacy gloves!

>>1996119
Uhh I did do fake nails once. and took a pic, but the wig was in bad condition that one. Planning on using fakenails again when I get shoes and complete my outfit

Can somebody fill me in on EGA? This is the first time I've encountered the term, and it sounds interesting.

>>1996159

here, have some delicious links and copy pasta

'Aristocrat fashion as a whole is often labeled in Western fashion as “Elegant Gothic Aristocrat” or “EGA”, but the term applies only to the line of clothing in Moi-même-Moitié.

The style itself centers on the concept of androgyny and often has identical outfits for both men and women. The clothing is usually limited to black, white and dark colors, and the main image is founded on elegance and simplicity. EGA makes up half of the Moi-même-Moitié fashion lines; the other half being EGL, or Elegant Gothic Lolita, which differs from EGA in that it’s strictly dresses, combining Goth fashion with Lolita fashion: the image of expensive French porcelain collectors’ dolls.

The clothing lines are usually simple and tight, with pants or long skirts that stand in contrast to the Lolita style.'

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/mmm/mmm_brand.html?id=EGA

http://maruione.jp/en/gothic-lolita-punk-atelier-boz-c-276_280_210.html

http://maruione.jp/en/gothic-lolita-punk-black-peace-now-c-59_51.html

I'm linking to english sites, but you can easily google the japanese sites to see more of a selection in clothing.

Yes. Effort counts in my opinion. its easy to overdo
it with the costume. Im for the idea if that's their bag.

>>1996251
Seeing my last name, shat brix

>>1996312
it's obviously a sign- now go forth and cross dress! Mana commands you to!

>>1996343
I'm this poster here >>1996082

sage for saying nothing really