2022 Wardrobe post
Jan. 18th, 2022 12:08 am
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This marks my first year in the fashion! I have sold quite a few pieces that I bought before figuring out my style, that I would define as oldschool classic / gothic (with occasional sweet pieces...). I sold most of my non daily wear pieces as I transitioned into wearing it as my everyday fashion, I'm pretty happy with how wearable my wardrobe is.
Sorry for the floral bg + png in some items... Customs are hectic this time of the month in my country and I don't want to delay this post too much! I will update the pictures when stuff comes in. I excluded some stuff on its way because I couldn't find good enough pictures as well as shoes and bags; I don't own anything particularly special lol. Also please ignore my *many* mistakes with the formatting, this html thing gives me a headache.
PS: Items I don't know the name of are marked with *, I would really appreciate it if you could tell me in case you know their real name! ♡( ⁎ᵕᴗᵕ⁎ )I totally spitballed them, please don't use this as 'reference'
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Innocent World - Angel Rose Cross Ribbon JSK, 2007
IW has beautiful dark florals, but the small cherubs are the best part.

IW has beautiful dark florals, but the small cherubs are the best part.
Victorian Maiden - Old Rose JSK, 2002
Love love love old VM cocktail esque dresses, so classy. No clue on why the waistties look so orangey since i bought it NWT, though!

Victorian Maiden - Gobelin Print Lace-Up JSK, 2001
My favorite dress, got it for an absolute deal on LM because the zipper was broken. It features beautiful pintucks, a lovely floral print (this ain't gobelin, sadly) and a built in petticoat.
My favorite dress, got it for an absolute deal on LM because the zipper was broken. It features beautiful pintucks, a lovely floral print (this ain't gobelin, sadly) and a built in petticoat.

The detailing and quality on this is beautiful - the straps are pleated, the eyelets for the lacing are invisible since they are under the lace and the velveteen is plush and soft.
Victorian Maiden - Twill Gather JSK, 2002
It took me so long to buy a simple, solid black JSK... I have no clue why this is called 'twill' gather, the fabric is corduroy for sure.
It took me so long to buy a simple, solid black JSK... I have no clue why this is called 'twill' gather, the fabric is corduroy for sure.
Antique Beast - Cage OP, 2004
No clue on why this is called OP, maybe since it is meant to be worn blouseless? Either way, it's the perfect gothic summer dress.
OPs

Victorian Maiden - Corduroy OP, 2001
Comfy and very warm, corduroy really is the best fabric. It's like... painless velveteen lol. This dress matches nothing I own, though.

Metamorphose Temps de Fille - Antique Bouquet Bustle OP, 2004
A lucky trade, this print has been running away from me the whole year. I typically hate brown, but this shade is absolutely gorgeous. I almost cried about how beautiful it is when I opened the package. Definitely one of my favorites, I love it dearly.
Comfy and very warm, corduroy really is the best fabric. It's like... painless velveteen lol. This dress matches nothing I own, though.
Metamorphose Temps de Fille - Antique Bouquet Bustle OP, 2004
A lucky trade, this print has been running away from me the whole year. I typically hate brown, but this shade is absolutely gorgeous. I almost cried about how beautiful it is when I opened the package. Definitely one of my favorites, I love it dearly.

Victorian Maiden - Eliza OP, 2002
THE summer dress, I basically live in this when it's warm. Although I wish there was a dress made out entirely of this beautiful floral chiffon.
THE summer dress, I basically live in this when it's warm. Although I wish there was a dress made out entirely of this beautiful floral chiffon.
Innocent World - Rose and Lily Emblem Scalloped OP, 2004
Someday IW will stop making long poly plain dresses and return to this beautiful embroidery, someday....


Victorian Maiden - Double Gauze Angel Print OP, 2001
A dream dress that a friend helped me get, I am absolutely in love with the cherub print. Sadly I don't wear it as often as I would want since I'm scared of ruining the gauze fabric.
This was my parents's Christmas gift this year. I am not beating the flower wallpaper allegations.

Metamorphose Temps de Fille - Georgette Shirring JSK with sleeves, 2000
I wear this a lot in non lolita gothic outfits in summer, the polyester is surprisingly breathable. It's also very comfortable and great for long days.
I wear this a lot in non lolita gothic outfits in summer, the polyester is surprisingly breathable. It's also very comfortable and great for long days.

Kazuko Ogawa - OP 0028 Mini (Velveteen), 2004
A velveteen dress by the defunct brand Kazuko Ogawa, that was unfortunately unlined. I made the sleeves detachable and lined it myself, it was kind of nostalgic to see how handmade-tier the construction of this was.Maxicimam - Gobelin OP, 2001
I never thought I'd own this lovely dress, but it's finally mine! Sadly I don't have the detachable collar nor sleeves, but I guess I'll just wear a blouse underneath.

I always say this is the most out of place dress in my wardrobe and that the lack of lining bugs me a lot, but I end up wearing it a lot to run errands @@. The arm ribbons and front detailing are darling. I am planning on cloning it in a thicker fabric and of course.. LINING.

Na + H - AYA Model OP, 2004
A mysterious Pycho le Cemu's AYA x Na+H collaboration OP that my dearest friend helped me. The fabric is wool, it has an open front slit, surprisingly long sleeves and a heavy gauze lining. I cherish it a lot and always get compliments for it
Emily Temple Cute - Velour OP, 2001
I call this the 'blanket dress'.
I call this the 'blanket dress'.

The black blanket dress.

Got this off a 400yen 'maid cosplay' Mercari listing that someone in the oldschool server linked. The Innocent World tag is missing, but it's totally legit! I was so, so excited. Bless that oblivious person.

The most flattering dress. It gives a beautiful suit-like silhouette, and it's great for flat people. The length is also perfect, I'm so in love with it.

Atelier Boz - Sister OP, 2001
This dress is actually a rerelease, but I don't know the year of it. It's made out of a thick
polyester and both the collar and sleeves are huge so I don't wear it out too often, but I wish I could have worn this to a vkei concert in the 2000s.

Millefleurs - Velveteen Princess Sleeve OP*, unknownThis dress is actually a rerelease, but I don't know the year of it. It's made out of a thick
polyester and both the collar and sleeves are huge so I don't wear it out too often, but I wish I could have worn this to a vkei concert in the 2000s.

A mysterious Millefleurs dress - I haven't been able to locate this in any GLB nor the webshop. I estimate it to be a 2000-2 piece because of the front lace and side lacing, and I recently saw that a 2000 dress from them had the same pattern (but I could be making this up entirely). The shirred and flared sleeves are beautiful, it looks very vampiric.
Sets


Another bustier and skirt set (notice a pattern?). I mix and match these a ton in winter, they are the warmest.
Victorian Maiden - Tiara Lace Cape & Skirt, 2000
A super lucky find by a friend, I was totally amazed to find this in pristine condition. The
lace is quite strong too, a hanger's hook caught onto it and made no damage at all!
lace is quite strong too, a hanger's hook caught onto it and made no damage at all!
The first florals I bought. The ribbon is velveteen, the buttons are wood and the jacquard fabric has the most gorgeous floral texture. It has the same fabric as baby's mini floral print headdress.


Bought this off Mercari thinking It was a total ripoff - there was no way this was IW! When I saw the pre-1999 tag I got super excited and absolutely had to get it. The measurements on this were way bigger than all of my other old IW, so I wonder if they ever did custom sizing. The fabric is an interfaced a semi sheer lace fabric, really unique!
Skirts

Nice miniskirt, great for ero and just general goth outfits. The flower lace overlay is beautiful (although fragile x-x).


Heart E - Velveteen Flared Miniskirt*, 2003
Added this randomly to a mercari order, and I wear it constantly! Heart E used the prettiest lace.
I didn't know how much I needed to have a scalloped bustle until I got this, it's adorable.

Just a simple bxw skirt. The 'ANGELIC PRETTY' tag is pretty cool tho.
Metamorphose Temps de Fille - Skirt with Pants, 2001
The little detachable flaps are both the cutest and silliest details ever.
Moi meme Moitie - Cotton Skirt*, 1999?
The moitie tennis skirt. It has 4 layers of cotton and a single hard tulle layer that makes absolutely 0 difference. The lining is as if it were a pencil skirt, so no way to add more volume either. The mercari listing said it was 2000-2001, but honestly I think this must be older since I have never seen built in petti moitie skirts.
Emily Temple Cute - Gobelin Skirt, unknown
Owned this in the JSK cut, sold it because it was too big and the next day a friend forced me to buy this so I could twin her


I love how simple and wearable old meta pieces were while still having plenty of details - the side tiers, fleur de lis, crown and rose print, an in built petti and amazing crown eyelet lace. This arrived super yellowed, though, but luckily the Oxiclean baths didn't damage the print.
Blue floral print, tiered and mini length. It doesn't get any better than this. Fun fact: I found a pillowcase with the EXACT same fabric so I guess I'll be having a matching headdress soon (edit: this fabric is available on rakuma as of now!).
Actually this is the most worn piece in my wardrobe, it's super comforable and soft, and the lace at the bottom lets the silver shine through only when walking, so it's both super detailed and simple enough for daily wear.
Outer (and standalone corsetry)
Excentrique - Floral Jacquard Corset, 2006
Metamorphose Temps de Fille - Ribbon Bustier (venetian), 2008
Really, really lovely quality. The straps are detachable!

Bought this and the matching skirt for super cheap off a normie on Vinted, it's great for layering :D.

Another black lacy floral piece with a silver reflex... I would love to own the matching skirt someday!

Jane Marple - Crown & Lily Gobelin Bustier, 2002
This set is the yeti set's tamer cousin, and has the prettiest gobelin print I have seen... I ignore the fur when coording it, as a friend said "it adds crazy lady points".

My first full sewing project, made out of a random 5 eur jacket. I'm not fully satisfied with it, but overall it's a good result for an amateur and the boning channels are well made.
Victorian Maiden - Lace Knit Frill Mini Bolero, 2006
Woke up at 8am, spotted this on Mercari, sent it to my SS and went back to sleep. Woke up a few hours later thinking it had been a fever dream.

This cardi is SHRUNKEN, the previous owner washed it wrongly for sure. Luckily I was able to stretch it out a little, but it's quite snug instead of loose. Oh well, still love it.

The world's best bolero. There's literally nothing else to say, this is peak bolero performance.

Very lacy, more boleros should have corset lacing like this one!
Miho Matsuda - Velveteen Cardigan*, unknown
Simple, great cardi. 80% cotton, 20% poly velveteen is great - it's easy to wash yet still looks elegant, sleek and matte!
My favourite type of outerwear, seriously underrated. Max comfy.

Jane Marple - Scalloped Rabbit Fur Capelet*, unknown
Received through a Secret Santa event (I thought someone had sniped it from me off Mercari). It's incredibly soft and warm.

My first (and hopefully not last) Boz jacket, the cut is stunning and so is the colour. I have yet to coord this well enough to do it justice.
Cutsews




Victorian Maiden x2


Heavy Syrup, Innocent World
Peace Now, Juliette et Justine


Baby the Stars Shine Bright x2
Blouses
Victorian Maiden x2

Emily Temple Cute, Innocent World


Emily Temple Cute, Moi meme Moitie
Victorian Maiden, Black Peace Now
Metamorphose, Baby the Stars Shine Bright, Chocochip
Cookie, Handmade, Victorian Maiden, Queen of Hearts
Cookie, Handmade, Victorian Maiden, Queen of Hearts
Socks
Acessories
Antique Beast, Moi meme Moitie, Metamorphose, Baby the Stars
Shine Bright, Victorian Maiden, Jane Marple, Vintage
Shine Bright, Victorian Maiden, Jane Marple, Vintage
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Thanks for checking out my post, please take care and I hope you have a lovely 2022!