http://ptlolita.blogspot.com/2010/01/tips-for-plus-size-lolita.html

This is for plus size lolitas, but it's still good advice for all sizes.

>>4668446
Thank you!

>>4668447
No problem! Good luck!

Oh god... I just realized that I don't have the final updated version! Shit!

Here's the old version until someone is able to post the new one. It's so nice :(

The problem I have with this is I can't figure out my body shape.
IDK if I am a rectangle, triangle, oval, or diamond.

>>4669023
Post a picture of yourself, then

>>4669023
post pic. i help.

>>4669023
If you have small shoulders, you're probably either a triangle or a diamond.
Triangles' defining feature is a small upper body and large hips and thighs. Diamonds will probably have a similar upper half and lower half.

If you have average to large shoulders, you'd be a rectangle or oval.
I think rectangles have a more sharp, masculine figure whereas ovals are softer, with more of a full bust and a heavy butt.

>>4669051
>mfw this doesn't help
I'm awful at identifying my own features.

Guess I gotta go take a picture...

>>4669118

I hope this is sufficient, anon
Also I am aware of my thunder thighs, but thank you for noticing.

What's the difference between a diamond and an oval? They're both wide in the middle. The diamond look more like they came out from an angular press-mould?

>>4669148
rectangle.

>>4669272
Ovals are softer figured and are larger in the bust and butt.
>>4669148
I can't really tell about your stomach or chest but from that picture you could be either an oval or a triangle. You look pretty small-chested here so I'm going to go with triangle.

>>4669351

I'm a 36B and I have a bit of a belly, unfortunately.

>>4669361
In that case, I think you're an oval.

Is there a similar sort of concept for boystyle? Or does boystyle not rely so much on figure?

>>4669465

I'm gunna say you need to be a small rectangle to pull off boystyle well. Kodona/ouji, at least.
It's meant to mimic young boys, so being curvy is not idealistic, and there's very little you can do to stick to the aesthetic while downplaying your womanly features.

>>4669483
So I'd assume rectangle would be ideal for something more aristocratic or dandy as well?

My gosh, I never gave the real final version, did I? Let me get on my other computer, I made a nicer one with more realistic bodies!

yay i am pretty much 100% an hourglass
im a 38 bust 27 waist and 39 hips
though my upper thighs are chubby
but lolita sucks for my chest

>>4669785
Thanks for making that chart!

I'm not sure if I understand the concept of a "tightly gathered skirt" though. What do you consider these:

http://innocent-w.jp/shopping/103211/index.html
http://innocent-w.jp/shopping/113202/index.html
http://innocent-w.jp/shopping/112201/index.html
http://innocent-w.jp/shopping/112203/index.html

I'm pretty sure the third one is exactly what you're talking about while the first and second are debatable. The last one is just lacy/frilly but isn't tightly gathered at the waist. Am I doing this right?

>>4669850
You understood just fine! Gathers are what cause the vertical ripples. None of those were super tight gathers, but they are still less flattering than non-gathered for those it isn't good for. The poofy cupcake skirts tend to be gathered more so.

>>4669832

This thread is now going to be about girls talking about their measurements and self-posting.

Here's a tip:

No one fucking cares.

i agitated.

>>4669832
mmm I love me some attention whore at 3am

>>4669889
>>4669957
I'm pretty sure that was a troll, a successful troll.