the Most Annoying Things About Lolita

While Lolita is a very fun fashion style it does have many annoying parts, as do most fashion styles. Although the frills, lace, and ruffles look nice, they have a darker underbelly of being rather annoying at times. Here are a lot of things that I think are annoying about Lolita!

Going to the Bathroom

From ruffles and lace to petticoats and bloomer, Lolita is nearly impossible to use the bathroom in. If you try to take it all off and do it that way, it takes around an hour plus (if you're like me). I tend to bunch the dress up in one hand. And, of course, the horrible feeling of your expensive brand touching a public toilet! 

Just Not Feeling Like it

There are times when you are just not feeling like it. Not feeling like putting a petticoat on, not feeling like putting U/OTKs on, not feeling like bows, lace, ruffles, and frills. There are times when you just don't feel like it. For a Lifestyler, that means searching through your wardrobe for something that's more comfortable than it is frilly. For me, I have a designated Lazy Day outfit that's literally a t-shirt with black yoga pants.

Not THAT Type of Lolita

In the 1960s, a controversial book called "Lolita" was written. The book is about a middle-aged man who becomes sexually involved with a 12-year-old girl. It was also made into an infamous movie. Of course, us Lolitas know that this disturbing book/movie has nothing to with the Lolita fashion style but if someone walks up to us and asks us what we're wearing, saying "I'm a Lolita" will most likely conjure up the book/movie in the head of the other person. It's a frustrating but true fact for all Lolitas.

the Lone Wolf Lolita

Being the only Lolita is town is not fun. Especially with most online Lolita groups becoming ghost towns, it's hard to find another Lolita. I can tell you, as a Lone Lolita, I would love to talk to another Lolita in my area. But for some areas, especially in America, there just aren't a lot of Lolitas. Still, it wouldn't hurt to put up a few posters for a Lolita meetup at a park or local cafe.

This is What Aliens Would Be Like with Humans

Listen, guys, never take pictures of someone without asking them first, no matter how frilly or beautiful or Lolita they are! It's inconsiderate. For Lolitas, people staring at you and taking pictures of you is...common. And I, personally, like having pictures taken of me, but only when the person asks first! Otherwise, it's rude and it makes us Lolitas feel like zoo animals.

I Need a Dollar

It's no secret that Lolita is a pricey endeavor. Making a complete Lolita coord for under $100 is an accomplishment, and that's with no brand whatsoever. Brand dresses are often $300 alone. It's especially annoying as teenager who's not yet old enough to work.

Sizing

I am actually a pretty good size for Lolita. I'm thin and lanky so I can fit in most Asian Mediums or Larges. And then comes that one perfect dress where the Medium is a 28" waist and large is a 30" waist... (incase you are wondering, my waist is 29")

Milanoo -_-

*deep sigh* Milanoo, Milanoo, Milanoo, Milanoo. You want to know what Milanoo does? It goes to real Lolita websites, takes their pictures of their gorgeous handmade Lolita dresses, puts them up on the Milanoo website, and then poor new Lolitas who don't know any better go on Milanoo and buy their fake Lolita dresses. Then, they send you cheap and terrible low-quality costumes that barely resemble the pictures. I almost fell for Milanoo but luckily I stopped myself, read more about the site and found out the truth.

Weather

Weather is the enemy of Lolitas everywhere. Yes, we've all heard about some magical Lolita who can wear OTT Sweet Lolita in hot Summer weather but let's be truthful; most of us here are not magical. With Lolita, your top is covered up making it too hot for Summer but your legs are open (even if you are wearing socks/tights) making it too cold for Winter. Fall and Spring are sometimes good for Lolita except for the occasional wind, rain, cold, heat, even moist air could just frizz up your hair or mess up your makeup which could ruin the whole coord. Let's face it; nature is not the friend of the Lolita. From this hell-ish weather to getting dirt and other things on your dress to that one horrible moment when you trip and fall into a bush and your dress rips.

At the end of the day, any fashion has issues but why do we keep doing it? Because life has issues. Everything has issues but us Lolitas love our clothing. It may not be convenient but we love it and we don't care. There will always be little annoyances in life but does that make life not worth living? No. The same applies to Lolita.

Thanks for reading and I'd love to hear your opinion in the comments!~