The many types of Lolitas

This article was written for the LolitaLuvers Club, in a previous post

“Okay, I was searching the internet trying to find all the different types of Lolita’s and I think I found most of them, try and see which type you are, personality or clothing wise ^-^ have fun ”~Anna</i>

Classic Lolita-
A more mature style of Lolita that focuses on Baroque, Regency, and Rocaille styles. Colors and patterns used in classic Lolita can be seen as somewhere between the Gothic and sweet styles; it is not as dark as Gothic Lolita, but not as cutesy as sweet Lolita. This look can be seen as the more sophisticated, mature Lolita style because of its use of small, intricate patterns, as well more muted colors on the fabric and in the overall design. Designs containing a-lines, as well as Empire waists are also used to add to the more mature look of the classic style, most classic Lolita outfits, however, still stick to the basic Lolita silhouette. Shoes and accessories are less whimsical and more functional. Jewelry with intricate designs is also common. The makeup used in classic Lolita is often a more muted version of the sweet Lolita makeup, with an emphasis placed on natural coloring. An example of the classical Lolita brands are Juliette et Justine, Innocent World, Victorian Maiden and Mary Magdalene.


Punk Lolita-
Punk Lolita (or Lolita Punk) adds punk fashion elements to Lolita fashion. Motifs that are usually found in punk clothing, such as tattered fabric, ties, safety pins and chains, screen-printed fabrics, plaids, and short, androgynous hairstyles are incorporated into the Lolita look. The most popular garments are blouses or cutsews and skirts, although dresses and jumper skirts are also worn. Common footwear includes boots, Mary Janes or oxfords with platforms. Common Punk Lolita brands are A+Lidel, Putumayo, h. NAOTO and Na+H. Many of the Japanese punk Lolita fashion brands take influence from London's famous Camden Town Markets. Vivienne Westwood, who, though not a Lolita designer, has items and collections that reflect Lolita sensibilities, especially in her Japanese collections, is popular in the punk Lolita scene. Males have known to take up Punk Lolita fashion, and as well as Victorian style Lolita fashion.


Amai Lolita or Amarori (Sweet Lolita)
- This is a Lolita fashion with a sweet atmosphere. Angelic Pretty and Baby the Stars Shine Bright are examples of this style.


Kurashikaru Rorita (Classical Lolita)
- This is a more mature Lolita fashion. It is worn by older people who often don't find the sweet and gothic Lolita styles appropriate for their situation.

Erorori: These Lolita’s wear short skirts and revealing clothing. Also they are similar to Punk Lolita in the fact that they wear corsets and bondage like clothing.


Shirorori/Kurorori/Pinkurori/Mizuirorori (White, Black, Pink, and light blue Lolita)
-These are color based fashions. Pink and blue Lolita are usually part of sweet Lolita fashion, while white and black Lolita are often part of gothic Lolita.


Himerori (Princess Lolita)
- Similar to sweet Lolita and often uses roses as a motif. Nostalgia for princesses of the middle ages.


Pankurori (Punk Lolita)
Rather self explanatory. Wearing chains, corsets, etc. Often seen at lives.


Wa Lolita (or Waloli)
- combines traditional Japanese clothing styles with the Lolita fashion. Wa Lolita usually consists of kimono or hakama modified to fit with common Lolita garments. The bottom half of the garment is altered to accommodate a petticoat, or a kimono-style blouse is used as a top to accompany a plain Lolita skirt. Outerwear can include haori or adult-sized hifu-vests. The shoes and accessories used in this style are typical of traditional Japanese garb including kanzashi flowers, and geta, zori, or Okobo. These shoes are often used in place of the normal Lolita platform and high-heeled shoes.


Qi Lolita
- similar style to Wa Lolita but uses Chinese clothing and accessories in place of Japanese. Usually this includes qipao and cheongsam-dresses modified to accommodate a petticoat. Accessories include platform-slippers for footwear and bun-covers as hair accessories


Twin Lolita:
-Girls who go around together dressed in the same or similar Lolita outfits from the same brand.


Housewife Lolita(Also Obarori)
- Mother and child Lolita, or a woman who still wears Lolita clothing even when she becomes a housewife.


Sailor Lolita-
incorporates the look of a Sailor Seifuku. This can include sailor collars and ties, sailor hats, and stripes. Sailor Lolita is widely popular in Japanese anime, featured in many popular shows.



Itarori (Painful Lolita)

- A person who wears Lolita clothing even though it doesn't suit them.



Shimotsumarori  (Shimotsuma Monogatari Lolita)
- Girls who have only been exposed to Lolita by the movie Shimotsuma Monogatari, and don't truly understand the style.


Gyarurori (Gal Lolita)-
-A new fusion of the gal and Lolita styles. Example from Avant Gauche for those who are confused about this style.

Otarori (otaku Lolita)
-Sort of manga/anime Lolita’s. They are usually shunned by the other Lolita’s, but don't seem to care.



Porunorori (porn Lolita)
- Name explains it all. Really, most Lolita is about not being a Porunorori.



Wonderful World
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Little House on the Prairie inspired Lolita’s.


Kurorori (black Lolita)
-It's different that gothic Lolita because they just like the clothes and don't follow the whole ideology of being a Lolita.



Vampires
-They always dress "gothy", but they only dress Lolita sometimes, and they're obsessed with vampires and darkness (obviously).


Erorori (erotic Lolita)
-Sort of a bondage Lolita.


Bangya Roriita (bandgirl lolita)
-They dress Lolita only to copy their favorite bands/band members. Dress up for concerts, talk non-stop about music, ect.



Itarori (annoying Lolita...?)
-Super polite, elaborate make-up, dolls, very happy and talkative, annoying.


Ōji or Ōji-sama) (meaning "prince- BOY STYLE
-a Japanese fashion that is considered the male version of Lolita fashion. This style takes its influence from the clothing boys in the Victorian era wore.[12] Though it is considered a "boy style", it is often worn by both genders.


Hime/Princess  Lolita
- is characterized by a princess-style look based upon the European aristocratic style

Guro Lolita
-Also called "Grotesque Lolita", "Bleeding Lolita" or "Injured Lolita", Guro Lolita uses items like fake blood, eye patches, and bandages to give the appearance of injury. The concept of Guro Lolita is mainly to take on the appearance of a broken doll. Guro Lolita’s often have a gun or knife in their hands in photos to represent the grotesque








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