Sew - Sewing is cheap (depending on what your buying and where), it's fairly easy ( depending on what your doing), and it's fun. But lets just say you don't have the money to afford a ton of fabric to make that skirt. Well, instead, make some new waist ties to go with your skirt. Or a new head acessory. You can pick cause it's your wardrobe.
Try on every single peice - That may be a weird way to make coords but it works. Put on colors that you wouldn't really put together. Tyr different combos of brands, socks, and even put a some other subculture twists on your style. Or even go over the top and raid your jewelry box for a crazy decora inspired look.
Thrift - When I go thrifting, I'm always looking out for weird but new things. I have a white pleated skirt that I plan on using for a school inspired lolita outfit. I just have to find some lace to put around the edge of the skirt. But you can find other cool stuff as well. Jewelry, fabric from sheets, and even cute accessories. There are even a few places that have items to lolify your living space.
Look at other coords - "But I don't have that dress/shoes/acessory/etc.." Yes you do. You just have to tweak what they do to fit with your wardrobe. Take this.
This picture is a simple coord. A skirt, a bluse, some shoes, socks, and a few accesories. Now your probably saying that you couldn't do it. Yes you can! You can make an outfit like that. "But I don't own a skirt." Turn you JSK or OP into one by wearing a jacket or blouse on the outside of it. "But I don't own those shoes" You don't need to. Just find a pair of simple shoes that you already wear for lolita and match them with your outfit. "I'm low on accesories" Well, so am I. But places like Claires and Icing usually have cute stuff for pretty cheap. You can also look at the craft or holiday sections in Dollar Stores. Some girls have found quite a few items in there.
So tell me, what has been your favorite thrifty find? Do you sew as well?
Until next time,
Beckers <333
Ps. My order has been confirmed with Qutieland and will probably be in September :( I was hoping for it sooner. Oh well.
Pss. As stated in the last post, I don't steal. If you want it down, just let me know.
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ReplyDeleteI used to sew but here in y area there's not much supply shops for sewing. ;^; There's only low quality lace, fabric and materials so even if I'm good at sewing I can't find good materials to sew. ;^;
ReplyDeleteMy favourite thrifty find is my very first lolita skirt. ^w^ It's a simple white skirt with lace and ribbons on it. ~ I don't wear it often now because it can't fit my new poofy petticoat under it but I'm still wearing it casually around the house. ~