2017 Gothic/Oldschool Wardrobe Post

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I decided to take part in the wardrobe theme really last minute, but hours of lint rolling later I'm finished!
Photography is not my strong suit, but hopefully you enjoy my collection and the detail pictures. I've spent about four years building it little by little. (There was some offbrand and horrible handmade before that...)
I affectonately refer to it as "that damn mess" because I don't seem to have much in the way of cohesion.

I've got pieces dating from 2001-2017 from a variety of brands, and I've noted the year when I know it. The reason behind the handle will become apparent.

I like to ramble a bit, so feel free to skip those parts. Onward!


Vests/Jackets/Bustiers



Alice and the Pirates: Wonder Box Bustier (2011) and Excentrique: Satin Pleats Bustier

I really like vests/bustiers.



Excentriqe: Countess and the Pirates Vest and Unknown bustier

I love the Countess and the Pirates vest, the buttons are amazing, and the screenprint on the back is just perfect.



Atelier Boz: Roland

Roland needs no introduction.



Atelier Boz: Emily Jacket (2005)

Affectionately referred to as wrinklemonster.



Atelier Boz: Flamberg Sleeveless Jacket (2008)

I think this is the mens size, it's way too big.
Edit: Thank you buttcape for IDing this for me!

JSKs



Alice and the Pirates: Gathered Chiffon (2011?)

I don't actually know the release year for this piece. I bought it secondhand around 2012 though. It was my first dress and remains quite special, even if I don't wear it as much as I should.



Alice and the Pirates: Versailles Rose Embroidery with the matching bonnet (2009)

This is the original release of this dress, and it's really lovely! I love how simple but still eye catching it is.



Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Velveteen Lace Frill (2005)

This dress was also released in 2003 I believe, but I went with 2005 for the date because it was more likely. This dress is probably some of the best craftsmanship I've seen from Baby. And would you look at the lace!



Moi-meme-Moitie: Flocky Ornament JSK (2014)

The material of this JSK is really heavy. I also need to take it in a few inches before I can wear it, it's just hanging off me right now.

OPs




Moi-meme-Moitie: Backlaced OP (2001)

Sorry ffor the number of pictures, but oh man I love this OP. It was the first time I had bought a straight up EGA piece, but between the fact it was velveteen and how oldschool it is (those sleeves!) I couldn't resist. Would do again.



Moi-Meme-Moitie: Unknown OP

This OP isn't up on lolibrary. but based on the serial number it's from around 2002-2003. This came to me with the ribbon in pretty rough shape, so it needed love. Fun fact: the waist ribbon is my own addition because I thought the OP needed something to break up the middle. The drops at the end are Swarovsky crystals.




Metamorphose: Triple Tier Velveteen OP, with matching bonnet, bow, rectangle headdress, hair ties, and caplet (2004)

Possibly the most iconic dress in my wardrobe, it was featured in both the Japanese GLB and the English editions. I actually have no clue if all these pieces are from 2004, but the dress itself is everything lolita to me. I'm really proud I have so many accessories for it becase it means I have a little more to coordinate with.



Atelier Pierrot: Shirring OP (2017)

This is kinda out of place at the moment, but it's meant to be a base for a couple ideas I have. I love how much chiffon AtePie uses in their dresses.




Millefleurs: Unknown Velvet OP

I honestly have no information at all about this dress. Truth be told I got it because royal purple is my second favorite color after black, but it's pretty uncommon in lolita. This has to be the plushest of all my velveteen pieces.



Lief: Logo Ribbon Sailor OP (2014) and Gold Embroidery Sailor OP (2016)

These dresses stick out a bit in my wardrobe I think, but I've always been really soft on sailor lolita. These are dresses I can wear in the summer and not be too fussed about anything. Plus they look really good coordinated simply so beach trips are no big deal. (Side note I was very proud I managed to tie a decent bow on the left dress)

Skirts



Moi-meme-Moitie: Velveteen Bustle Skirt (2002)

This beauty is shorter than the lolita standard, but I think that adds to the old school charm of it.



Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Velveteen Rufflle Skirt (2001)

Probably one of my most loved pieces. Just look at it!



Atelier Pierrot: Corset Skirt

! doubt I could claim to be into gothic lolita without one of these.



Moi-meme-Moitie: Cross Print Long SK (2014)

I might not have Holy Lantern. But somehow the MmM take found its way to me. Sigh.



Angelic Pretty: Unknown Skirt

I need a cutsew to go with this. I think the year is about 2005 if I read the tag right.



Alice and the Pirates: Treasure Hunt in the Mystic Islands (2012)

Yohoho thar be a print! This really is one of the last prints from AatP I really loved. I've moved away from trying to find prints for the most part, but theres a few older AatP pieces I'd love to find.



Alice and the Pirates: End of Immortal Eden (2012)

This print is so deceptively simple, I love it.



Krad Lanrete: Mozarabic Chant SK with headbow (2013)

I love the colors, and the absoutely amazing drape of the material. For some reason all my prints are skirts.



Moi-meme-Moitie: Belt Coat with Double Cuffs (2014)

This coat is wool. It is warm. I've barely taken it off since getting it.

Blouses



Angelic Pretty: Unknown Blouse

This came as a set with my Gathered Chiffon. The cotton is so faded it looks navy next to the black lace.



Atelier Pierrot: Princess Sleeve Blouse

I can't eat in this.

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Atelier Boz: Andrew Overblouse (2005)

I swear to god this thing is more slippery than glass coated in sillicone. It's another "this black matches nothing" offender as well.



Moi-meme-Moitie: Small Flowers Asymetry Blouse (2014)

It's MmM paisely for gods sake



Krad Lanrete: Phantom of the Opera Blouse (2014)

I gave up trying to photograph these



Moi-meme-Moitie: Chemical Lace Yoke Blouse (2007)

Probably the start of my Moitie obsession. The buttons are mother of pearl.



Moi-meme-Moitie: Holy Cross Blouse (2010)

Look at the custom lace.



Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Aki Back Blouse (2003)

Lace, pintucks, ridiculous collar, and it buttons up the back. It's so old school it hurts.



Millefleurs: Classical Blouse II

I got this to dress up some of the more modern pieces I have. It's a rufflemonster.



Accessories. I need more of them. From the top

Baby the Stars shine Bright: rectangle headdress
Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Unknown Velveteen Bonnet
Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Ivory bow combs
Moi-Meme-Moitie: Unknown Headbow
Moi-meme-Moitie: Cross and Rose earrings
Moi-meme-Moitie: Original Lace Round Headdress (2003)
Moi-meme-Moitie:Rose Headdress (2001)
Moi-meme-Moitie: Matte Cross Necklace (2003)



Socks. I need more of these too.

Baby the Stars Shine Bright x2
Moi Meme Moitie
Innocent World

The Baby socks are my favorite, I need a second or third pair of them. The MmM socks have a flocky butterfly on them, which I thought was awesome because MmM only used the butterfly theme for a little while. Sadly I'm afraid to try them on, Useless novelty? Possibly.



Yosuke USA

I am passionately in love with these shoes.



Lolita Lola

These boots were not made for walking.
I love the way these look and feel. But I've ripped the sole off every time I've worn them.



Offbrand
Possibly the most evil things I've put on my feet.

Odds and Ends

AKA stuff I forgot about.



Alice and the Pirates bag



BPN Handkerchief
Baby the Stars Shine Bright KC
Alice and the Pirates Bloomers

And there it is!

Goals for 2017 are to get more JSKs and accessories, and in particular stuff that isn't wintery. Leg and footwear would be a good idea too.
Hopefully you enjoyed my wardrobe!