What Is This?

Jul 25, 2013

Kirin S.

What is Lolita? I've heard it a lot recently and have no idea what it means... Help!

Jul 25, 2013

Roz X.

Lolita was the main character in a novel from the 50's that was immortalized in film by Stanley Kubrick in the early 60's. The main character is very young, seductress who manipulates a much older man for personal gain. The term has come to mean a teen/pre-legal age female who is an overtly sexual temptress who isn't afraid to go after what she wants... at any cost. Sometimes it's used in a complimentary fashion when a young girl pulls off a vampy or pin up style look. For some peeps, it just means a "hot" young, confident girl. Not quite it's original intention, but words always have a way of evolving. The book and film are both excellent.

Jul 25, 2013

Whyte W.

^ well... There is that...

Jul 25, 2013

Whyte W.

But also, Lolita is a style related to Harajuku out of Japan. Its most often associated with Gothic lolita, where girls dress in very luxurious, doll-like clothes. Mary jane shoes, bell-skirt dresses covered in ribbons and lace, corsets, etc.

Jul 25, 2013

Roz X.

Megan, I was just thinking about that. Many people use it for Cosplay..and role play. It's founded in the same vein;. A young girl appearance that is sexy to a point where it is intentionally extreme. Lots of ribbons and stockings, corsets, as you said. Some of the clothing is fanTAStic! 

Jul 25, 2013

Whyte W.

I know, some dresses are so fab, but the style is very expensive 😩

Jul 25, 2013

Roz X.

I know! They are insanely priced, but some are so well made with not a single detail overlooked. I've seen a few outfits at Comic-con that were on par with what you'd expect from a costume in an award-winning film.

Adore the gothic lolita. Love all that dark lace and ribbons.

Jul 25, 2013

Kirin S.

Thanks Megan and Rosberry!

Jul 25, 2013

Roz X.

No problem. Now you not only know what it is, but its origin...lol

Jul 25, 2013

Whyte W.

I'm glad I could help! :)