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WHAT IS GOTHIC & LOLITA?
*Popularized by Jrock lolita Mana from the now disbanded Malice Mizer, Lolita was actually taken from the European fashion movement during the Victorian Era. Modern Lolita, however, takes this Victorian style and made it appear as a cute fashion statement or gothic. Today the Lolita style is very well known among fans in and outside of Japan.

*Types of lolita*
Angelic Lolita. Wear's soft pastels, (such as white, blue, pink, or flower patterns)
~Costumes contain frills, ribbons, and lace. (Often like a dolls dress or a young childs)
~Decoration: elaborate head pieces covered with lace & ribbons, they carry bags, teddy bears, and umbrellas and wear Knee high stockings and Mary Jane shoes.
"EGL" or Elegant Gothic Lolita. An EGL dresses the same like an Angelic lolita. However they wear darker colors.
"EGA" or An Elegant Gothic Aristocrat.
~Costumes are mostly black, long skirts, high-collared long sleeve blouses, thier clothes often have many layers of ruffles and sometimes with unstitched edges, they wear high platform boots and long trench coats.
~Decoration: crosses, top hats, & chains.
British Aristocrat ("male" version of an EGL and EGA)
~Costumes are mostly black or brown color. They wear neckties, long trench coats, top hats, jacket and pant suits. The majority carry canes, some wear capes.
~Decoration: gothic jewelry, skull rings, lots of crosses and chains, dark make-up.
Kodona, (male version of an Angelic Lolita)
~Costume contains short suits or jacket and pant suits, suspenders, knee high socks, little bow ties or just regular ties, boots, and ruffled blouses. They pretty much look like British schoolboys.
Neogothic, really doesn't have a specific look. They resemble an industrial or techno style. Ripped clothing unsowed or just looking totally crazy with wires held together with safety pins and lots of chains with mix matching accessories.
Fruits wear bright colors. They mix designer and used clothing into a unique style. There are different styles in Fruit. Punk, cyber, lolita, and anime. Fruits decorate with lots of stuffed toys, plastic jewelry, dyed hair, and other accessories.

SENT BY ~Seraphynth
FAQ

What are the Lolita sub-fashions?

Elegant Gothic Lolita

Classical/Country/Sweet Lolita

Industrial Lolita

Elegant Gothic Aristocrat

++Here is the almighty list:

-Otarori (Otaku Lolitas. Black and white clothing. Influenced by Manga-Ka and Mr. Mana; they are not considered Lolita by the real Lolitas, because they have it pretty much all wrong.)

-Porunorori (Porn Lolitas, they are also not considered Lolita and other than the fashion part, they have nothing in common with real Lolitas. So naturally, we don't 'accept' them, either.)

-Erorori (Erotic Lolita, similar to Porn Lolitas, they show a lot of skin, which is an erotic type thing in Japan. The Japanese aren't fond of showing a lot of skin, hence the stockings (Though, since I haven't been raised in the Japanese culture, I like tank tops...) They wear a lot of red and black, and corsets, and are bondage-y.)

-Itarori (Annoying Lolita, painfully annoying, they are usually over 30, wear way too elaborate make-up, use super polite language, carry a doll everywhere they go, wear clothes that do not suit them, and are ultra-snobby.)

++Now, real Lolitas:

-Amaloli (Sweet lolitas, pink, baby blue, etc. The more 'colorful' type. Country Lolita fits under this sub-category (there is no real term for Country Lolita, they're merely the ones wearing more country-styled fabrics.)

-- Shirololi (White Lolitas, branching off from Amaloli, they wear all white. However, it is a severe fashion mishap (so so tacky!) if you were to wear a Shirololi styled outfit with big black shoes or boots.)

-- Himeloli (Princess Lolitas (This would be more 'country lolita' They wear floral print dresses, and are very similar to what we'll throw in next. Their hairstyles are very elaborate and wear tiaras; they tend to pocess the "Hime Cut" Cheek length bangs on the side, shorter bangs in front, and long, straight hair)

-- Anchikuloli (Antique Lolitas, very similar to Himeloli, they resemble porcelain dolls of children from the Victorian Age.)

-Kurashiku (Curashikku, Kurashikku) (Classic Lolitas, they are very reserved and their fashion is very similar to Anchikuloli and Romantic Lolis)

-Romantic Lolita (Similar to Himeloli and Kurashiku loli, their style of dress is similar to a European Princess' style of dress, they are fond of bows and ribbons, but are absolutely not princess halloween costumes. )

-Kurorori (Black Lolitas, they're similar to Mana's EGL style. They're not into the idealogy of Lolita, they're mostly in it for fashion. They're cheerful people usually, and are only wanting to be a more gothic version of Amaloli, they go for more of the little girl feel of Amaloli)

-Gosuloli (Gothic Lolita, very similar to Kurorori, closest thing to Mana's EGL. They wear dark velvet clothing with dark make up, like black lipstick and such. Tafeta is also used to make their clothing. They're more mysterious than cute, and they give off the "don't touch" feeling. But unlike EGLs, they are not into the idealogy. They don't try to speak all fancy-like, they're like a dark version of Amaloli, with suffering and sadness. .-.)

-Saibaaloli (Cyber Lolita, think of the Cyber goth fashion done in lolita.)

-Pankurori (Punk Lolitas, think punk clothing (plaid and safety pins) made lolita, like shoelaces instead of ribbon, safety pins instead of bows, and plaid instead of solid fabrics)

**And that's the end of the real Lolita List**

I'll continue on a bit more though, because if you've noticed, EGL and EGA are not on that list.

EGL and EGA are Mana's terms. Mana's fashions. They are not truely Lolita. EGL is Elegant Gothic Lolita, they use the Victorian Lady type image, except dressing more towards the children's victorian clothing. They are Victorians, pretty much. They use long words and fancy speech, and act a s a victorian lady would. They're what Mana feels a woman should look like and act like. EGA, Elegant Gothic Aristocrat, is more of the Victorian Adult clothing, adult dress. For the older people who still want to be EGL, but in a more 'mature' way.

Now, many people use the term 'kodona' for male Lolis. That is not correct. Roriita is a versatile term, it is not strictly for females, so a male loli, is a Lolita (Roriita).

Most of this, is cited from the Gothic Lolita Style Identification Guide, found here: [link] Though corrected to be more acurate, and more organized.