Z's 2022 Wardrobe: Too Many Dresses, Not Enough Outings
3 Years in a row, here's Z's ever-evolving wardrobe... Again!
What can I say, I just like admiring all my clothes once a year and having a dress festival. It's the most helpful thing for assessing my collection and seeing what needs to be improved, or can be eliminated... In a way that's actually useful to other people! This year I'll try to include Lolibrary links for everything I can since I've been seeing people do that this year and it's pretty useful.
Also promised, I went through all the cutsews again so ya'll can see how they've changed in the past 2 years. Basically, I took pics of everything except categories that didn't change at all from last year. Due to size restrictions, the cutsews/casual clothes are in another post, along with accessories and outerwear: here!
Sorry it's formatted ugly, I can't even deal with this new post editor's limited options. =.='
But, anyway... Welcome to my closet, again!
Packed in like sardines, it's my dress collection*!
*You may notice some are missing from the closet, they're going on vacation to my fiance's house where they'll have more room to breathe.
Dresses
- This year, as usual, I forced myself to sell many dresses because it's the only way I can afford new ones.
- Pinks and reds are growing, and I've essentially eliminated blues.
- I successfully found some big dream dresses, including 2 I've searched for for eternity!
- Trying to include headwear with dresses since my headwear pictures are cluttered. Also including set items!
Bonnet from Enchantlic Enchantilly.
Innocent World: Classical Bustle JSK (2008, first release), Amalia JSK (2011)
I promptly sold Amalia after taking these pictures and realizing I'd rather wear the Classical JSK every time.
Lapin Agil: Unknown OP, Emily Temple Cute: "Poor Girl's Lace Cross"
I don't know the names of either of these, but I do know that this ETC Lace Cross is the only Lace Cross I'll ever afford.
Innocent World: Classical Angel JSK, headdress (2007), Mary Magdalene: Chrome Bouquet (2003), Innocent World: To the Ball Bustle JSK (2007)
Chrome Bouquet is new this year, and is the first MM dress I've been able to fit in! (Curse my deformed rib!)
Hat: Made by me!
Victorian Maiden: Tears Bustle JSK (2005), Innocent World: Gertrude JSK (2010)
Innocent World: Glitter Seraphim JSK, hair clip (2012), Crown Carousel Bustle JSK, socks (2016)
Two metallic IW JSKs with the same chest cut... Glitter Seraphim is new this year and feeds my cherub obsession nicely.
Bonnet is from Baby: Pop Up Labyrinth, but I wear it with Grimoire and St. Mephisto Cathedrale.
Alice and the Pirates: Grimoire of the Moonlight Forest JSK II, headbow, socks (2012), Hymn Long JSK (2009), Castle of Nightmare vest & skirt (2010)
The Hymn OP is the longest dress I own, and it actually doesn't look awful on me! I'm glad I took the chance to grab it when I found it!
Alice and the Pirates: Stained Glass Angel (2009), Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Koitsukihime (2006) white JSK+ headbow, and black JSK!
Koitsukihime in white is my long-searched-for dream wedding dress! I grabbed it this year and sold my skirt to make up half the cost. Wedding this year maybe?
The headbow and veil were gifted to me by my amazing friend for Christmas! Major props to her, she owns my frilly soul now. I still cannot believe it.
Emily Temple Cute: Bambi Print Sleeveless OP (2008), Crown+Cross JSK (1998-2000?), Cherub Frame JSK: (1998-2001?)
Still clueless about two of these...
I switched my black Bambi for this white one to better match my fawn coat, and I have a black version of Cherub Frame on the way that I'll probably swap my white out for!
Headdresses: Innocent World
Innocent World: Cocotte JSK (2011), Noble JSK (2008)
I was searching for this Noble JSK for /years/, and I'm not even ashamed I spent all my birthday money on it.
Headwear: AP (left), Baby (right)
Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Chambre JSK (2006), Tulle Bodice Ribbon Corsage JSK (2007)
I feel like the giant name of this second one changed since last year...?
Headdress on right from AATP
Emily Temple Cute: Idk Embroidery JSK (2000-2003..?), Innocent World: Rose Embroidery Polka Dot JSK (2006), Rose Embroidered JSK (2005)
Embroidery love!
Innocent World: Rose and Lily Emblem Scalloped OP, Rose and Lily Embroidery JSK (2005)
My most gorgeous embroidered JSK now has a friend!! This OP's sleeves/collar have the fanciest lace, but I'm scared of damaging them so I just detach them and wear a blouse instead.
Alice and the Pirates: Guilty Meltin' Sweets Town JSK II , candy cat comb+charm(2014), Angelic Pretty: Holy Lantern (2015)
I'm pretty sure this Holy Lantern is a replica since the bow doesn't have the star studs, but it has AP lace and pockets and seems to be just as good quality. This just means I don't have to feel as bad if I sleep in it. :3
Everyone considers Sweets Town pure Halloween, but did you ever notice the candy canes? Pretty sure those are gingerbread houses, too...
Hair combs: Baby
Alice and the Pirates: Queen's Coach JSK I (2010), Innocent World: Strawberry Rose Garden JSK (2009)
I assumed this cut of Queen's coach would fit like a babydoll for the longest time, but it actually doesn't! It's beautiful and I regret every time I passed it up in other colors.
Hat: Corgi-Corgi, Headdress: Metamorphose
Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Floral Pattern JSK (2006), Innocent World: Angel Rose Cross Ribbon JSK (2007)
Gotta love the lack of creativity naming this Baby dress... It's not like it was their first floral, either.
Angel rose is something I could wear every day forever.
Innocent World: English Rose JSK (2010) long pink & short beige
I once got stopped to take an entire photoshoot with some people wearing the pink one of this. It was actually pretty fun.
Innocent World: Angel Tiered OP (2011), Millefleurs: Rose Bouquet and Georgette OP (2010)
Headbow left: Baby, Headbow right: Angel Garden, but has different lace than the JSK.
Innocent World: Angel Print JSK (2005), Metamorphose: Angel Garden Ribbon JSK (2012)
This super tacky IW Angel print is covered in Valentine's Day card cherubs, it's my only yellow item, and I love it. Unrelated, but it also gets the most compliments. One time I got 6 walking a single block in this dress and by the end I was feeling like a movie star.
Bonnet: Angelic Pretty. We're gonna pretend the ribbon matches anything else I own, but it does not.
Innocent World: Versailles Rose JSK (2011), Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Floral JSK (2006)
"Floral JSK", cause you wouldn't want to confuse it with the "Floral Pattern JSK" from the same year on Lolibrary... Except that they have the same name in Japanese... This one also gets loads of compliments, nobody can hate this awesome dress.
Innocent World: Alphabet Rose JSK (2010), Rose Ribbon JSK (2008)
Both of these are pretty underrated, but I still like them. Especially Rose Ribbon, I'd happily take at least one more color of this!
Headbow: Baby
Blauer Vogel: Handmade JSK, Atelier Pierrot: Girl and Cat Print Velveteen JSK (2011)
This Blauer Vogel dress is superb and I feel like I came from the French countryside when I wear it. I still can't believe I got it for 3000yen.
This Atelier Pierrot JSK was my single token navy dress of the year, but after taking all these pictures I finally did away with the rest of my navy.
Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Mary Antoinette JSK (2007), Innocent World: Rachel JSK (2008)
Switched out my navy Marie Antoinette for this pink one, though I think I'd still prefer the black x pink.
I also sold my pink floral Rachel JSK this year, but I'd replace it with the black x white version in a heartbeat. The lace at the collar of this matches my favorite blouse!
Bonnet: Handmade/offbrand, I basically only wear it with this
Innocent World: Antique Book JSK, socks (bag not pictured) (2010), Excentrique: Dobby Check Corset JSK (2008)
I have more plaids now, but Dobby Check is still the official picnic dress for the picnic that will never happen.
Antique Book is still the only print I can tolerate bears on.
Barette (right): AaTP, Socks: Angelic Pretty but they match Elda perfectly
Angelic Pretty: Musee du Chocolat Low Waist JSK (2013), Innocent World: Elda JSK (2009, first release)
I think my brown collection is shrinking...
Headbow: AaTP
Innocent World: Crown and Cross Motif Embroidery JSK (2003), Emily Temple Cute: Velveteen Crown Embroidery JSK (2000), Innocent World: Grazia Crown JSK, socks (2011? 2014?)
This Grazia Crown JSK has the fancier straps that the special set version came with, but that version is only listed as coming in blue. Was there a red version for the special set? Is my JSK a secret prototype?
Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Tartan Check Hem Scallop JSK (2006), Angelic Pretty: Heart Pocket Frill JSK (2008? 2005?)
I got majorly outbid on this AP dress about a year ago, and regretted it for months. I was ready to fight the next time I saw it, but it was an easy win that time around so it all worked out. There's something about that teal ribbon... I know I have no other teal, or green, but I can match it with black so that's all okay.
Saving some of the best for last...
Alice and the Pirates: St. Methisto Cathedrale (2010), Vampire Prelude JSK & Skirt (2012)
I really like purple gothic prints, but clearly do not have enough of them (or purples at all).
Vampire Prelude is actually my favorite print involving a gate, I love the roses! If I ever get this in black I will probably change my plans for what I'm buried in...
~Skirts~
Victorian Maiden: Classical Bouquet Tiered Skirt, headband (2011), Alice and the Pirates: Queen's Coach Skirt, socks (forgot bonnet here), (2010) Regimental Carousel Skirt, socks (2017)
Socks with Opal Church Choir are Putumayo, but it's like they were made just for this print.
Alice and the Pirates: Merry Making in the Ghost Town (2013), Opal Church Choir (2016), St. Mephisto Cathedrale Skirt, socks(2010)
h.Naoto: Fishtail Corset Skirt (2017), Hangry & Angry: Houndstooth Plaid Patch Skirt with Emily Temple Cute jacket, h.Naoto Steam: Fishtail Skirt
The ETC jacket has h.Naoto patches/pins on it, and the fabric matches the H&A skirt perfectly. I love how two totally different brands made the perfect set here.
Angelic Pretty: Back Frill Pearl Skirt (2007), Baby the Stars shine Bright (top): Karami Skirt (2006), Innocent World (bottom, right): Angel Rose Birdcage Skirt (2008), Bellflower Skirt (2007)
Karami is one of the best materials. This pink Karami skirt was another nifty giftie! (And my light was very mean to it...)
Headbow is untagged but is the Rose Scallop Lace Headbow (2008), hat is the Cross Arch Lace Cap (2021)
Moi Meme Moitie: Holy Queen Skirt (2009), Iron Gate OP (2021), Double Lace Flare Skirt (2008)
All my Moitie, all in one place. I swear the Moitie prices raise every time I can almost afford it, and this has gone on for 10 years.
Emily Temple Cute: Torchon Lace Cutsew OP, Velveteen Gobelin OP, Pleated Trim OP
I'm just making all these names up, I have no info on any of these. But I do know the cutsew and the gobelin are the best OPs ever.
~Blouses~
I'm skipping the hoards of Taobao blouses this year, but they're still here. Here's a more dignified collection of Brand blouses!
Metamorphose: Chiffon Inset Lace Collar Blouse (?), BtSSB: Polkadot Chiffon Short Sleeve Blouse (2014)
Taobao: Sailor Collar Blouse, Angelic Pretty: Vertical Lace Cover Blouse (missing sleeves)(2005)
Metamorphose Crown Label: Tulle Lace Switching Blouse (2009), Ozz Croce
Victorian Maiden: Lace Ribbon Standing Collar Blouse (2009-2011), BtSSB: Ribbon Through Lace Back Pintuck Blouse (2008), Emily Temple (not cute): Shirring Sleeve Blouse
Excuse my rogue sock, I did this right after the socks.
Innocent World: Pearskin Square Neck Blouse (2011) BtSSB: Polkadot Chiffon Short Sleeve Blouse (again, in pink) (2014)
Innocent World: Standing Collar Rose Lace Blouse (2016), Original Heart Chemical Lace Blouse (2011)
This heart lace blouse is the solution to all my short sleeved blouse needs.
Metamorphose: Tulle Lace Switching Blouse (again, in beige) (2009), Sweet Fragrance (Taobao)
Innocent World: Versailles Rose Blouse (2011), Margaret Lace Blouse (2007), Trump Button Blouse (2005)
This Versailles Rose blouse was dyed gray, IW has only officially made one gray blouse and this is not it.
Alice and the Pirates: Prince Conrad Blouse (2011), Emily Temple Cute: Polkadot Sax Blouse
Metamorphose: Short Sleeve Ribbon Blouse (2008), Innocent World: Mystery Ribbon Lace Blouse, Axes Femme: Trump Stripe Blouse
Innocent World: Square Neck Tulle Blouse (2010), Petit Ribbon Blouse (2012), Pearskin Double Lace-up Blouse (2016)
BtSSB: Waist Shirring Blouse (2012? 2005? 2003?), Angelic Pretty: Unknown Crossed Lace Blouse (missing sleeves), Unkown Dot Chiffon Inset Blouse
There's no Lolibrary for the Double Lace-up Blouse, only its stand collared sister.
Angelic Pretty: Whip Doll Blouse (2005), h.Naoto Steam, Soufflesong
Axes Femme, BtSSB: Back Pintucked Blouse (2010), Innocent World: Scallop Collar Blouse (2016)
Things that were forgotten:
Items that eluded capture due to being in the mail/laundry/repair station
Yet another BtSSB Polkadot Chiffon Short Sleeve Blouse (2014), h.Naoto Frill: Crown Embroidery Skirt
AaTP: More lace up socks, Angelic Pretty: Chocolate Ribbon socks
That's it for main pieces and blouses, but there is more!
Continue to part 2 for the cutsew army/casual wear, and all manner of accessories (outerwear, innerwear, bags, socks, shoes, jewelry...)
Part 2 here!
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