Favorite Gothic-Lolita store in Japan

[watashiwamae]

as a student studying abroad in Japan, i found myself really entranced by the Gothic Lolita styles! they have such an innocent and old time feel to them (the more white and cutsey ones at least lmfao) and i wanted to share the knowledge i've come across while living here in Japan.

the best store i've found for both price and selection was the Body Line shop! they're website is very large with different styles, and they even (from what i can gather from the japanese) have monthly competitions where people can send in their outfit design and possibly have the Body Line company produce it and sell it! your original design is then posted on the site to show the world! the prices (in American dollars) can range from $100 - $150 for a full outfit. but it all depends on what you want. i highly recommend this company. stores are in Harajuku (been there) and there's one in Osaka. very very nice stores and even bilingual staff! *shock* just had to share the Gothic Lolita love

the site is in Japanese but you can get around pretty easily (i'm a first year student so i barely know any japanese lol)... if you want to purchase and don't know japanese, i recommend going to the shop if you get the chance ^^

[pockyreiko]

My, if only I was rich...

Gothic lolita styles are very entrancing. Of course, I don't know how often I'd get the chance to wear, or even buy them, plus they're extremely expensive...

[Acrata]

This is something I've never think of.... But as Pockyreiko has already said:

"My, If I only was rich...."

[chibi neko alchemist]

I'd love to be able to get my hands on a Gothic Lolita outfit. Unfortunately, I have absolutely no money (only 1 and a half years until I can get a job... ) to buy one. But still, I doubt I'd be able to afford one then, either.

[limabeansaregross]

I would love to be able to wear EGL fashion, but I think it would very silly on me. I'm kinda tall... Maybe I could make one for Halloween.

[dreamchaser]

I'm a personal fan of Metamorphose temps de fille. Unfortunately, I do not own any EGL pieces but I would love to own some items one day soon. Of course, the thing that stands in the way is money.

I would love to study abroad in Japan. You're so lucky Mae-chan!

[watashiwamae]

yeah as i've noticed as well *glances at empty wallet* i would love some cash right now too XD preferrably where the cash does not have any "dirt" attached *cough*stolen*cough* then its just guilty to spend it D: and traceable...

it is a lil expensive, but compared to the stores i've seen online and around Harajuku... Body Line is alot cheaper and much better quality ^o^

although its hard to aquire the clothing, it is a good way to help you design your own and try to make it i bought a cheap white dress ($25) that i'm going to make smocks for in different colors so its not that hard really if you wanna give sewing a try you should be able to find some decent patterns in the pattern books they have at like Jo-Ann and stuff... so there's alot of ways to improvise, i tend to use the site more for styling ideas ^^

ganbatte minna-san! XD

[Yukiko]

I love Gothloli, I'm more of a sweet loli but I like all the other styles too. Money is also the problem for me, my favorite brand is baby the stars shine bright <3(very expensive). I sadly cannot afford it, I would almost give anything to at least wear goth loli for one day. it would be so fun.

[DeathOfSoul]

If I was rich and had a small body, I would be buying from Baby, The Stars Shine Bright like crazy! (Only their darker stuff though... I'm not a real Sweet Lolita type) ^^;;

[Kyaa the Catlord]

Originally Posted by DeathOfSoul

If I was rich and had a small body, I would be buying from Baby, The Stars Shine Bright like crazy! (Only their darker stuff though... I'm not a real Sweet Lolita type) ^^;;

I sometimes, hell, I often wish I was a girl so I could go Sweet Lolita. :P I want to be cute. Damnit. :P