This section has caused me alot of trouble and its far from finished. I appreciate any input on these style definitions and if you have a correction or better picture that I can use, please, PLEASE, contact me!
Casual
Many western girls choose the casual lolita style because it is much easier to do and also less expensive. The clothes are usually very simple: A basic knee length skirt (sometimes paired with a petticoat), a T-shirt with a screenprinted image or a cutsew from any of the wellknown brands, and simple make-up and hairstlyes. In addition, one might carry a teddy bear or cute bag.
Common Brands:
- Cutsews from any name brand
- Candy Violet
Classic
Classic Lolitas or Curashikku have a more traditional Victorian style. Their clothes are light-colored and generally more mature-looking. Most of them pay close attention to details including manners and language. Not only the appearance, but also the behavior mimics the classical period. They are rather reserved, very polite, and talk as if they are in earlier times.
Common Brands:
- Victorian Maiden
- Emily Temple Cute
- Juliette et Justine
Country Lolitas
Country Lolitas are very similar to Classic Lolitas. In a way, they are a cross between Classic and Sweet. The dresses are often made from floral prints and they sometimes carry straw hats and small baskets filled with flowers.
Common Brands:
- Victorian Maiden
- Emily Temple Cute
- Mary Magdelene
EGA
Elegant Gothic Aristocrat (EGA) is a fashion style created by Mana. It is sold at his store, Moi-même-Moitié. The clothing is usually limited to black, white, and other dark, natural colors, and the main image is founded on elegance and aristocratic nobility. The clothes are generally simple and tight, with pants or long skirts that stand in direct contrast to the lolita style. Although generally thought to belong to the Japanese gothic and lolita subculture, EGA can be thought of as part of the visual kei music scenes as well. EGA is the preference among older gothic and lolita who start feeling that they are outgrowing the subculture. Many of these people will turn to EGA as a more adult alternative.
Common Brands:
- Moi-même-Moitié
- Miho Matsuda
EGL
EGL or Elegant Gothic Lolita is Mana's version of the lolita style. Many girls who wear this are fans of Mana or Malice Mizer. The style has a more fit, grown up feeling and often heavier make-up. The clothes are generally from Mana's clothing line Moite or other clothes that look like it (dark colors, goth-ish, some use of vinyl and other industrial type materials)
Common Brands:
- Moi-même-Moitié
- Miho Matsuda
- Union Jack
Gothic
Gothic Lolita (Gosuloli) clothes are black in color, or with a dark theme, but sometimes have a little white too. Makeup is usually dark so black eyeliner is typical and a pale complexion is preferred. Influenced by certain elements of western gothic fashion , this has probably become the most popular style within Lolita fashion and certainly the most recognized in the west. Accessories include hatboxes, handbags and other bags, sometimes in the shape of bats, coffins, and crucifixes.
Common Brands:
- BOZ
- Atelier Pierrot
- Millefleures
- Naoto Anarchy
- Maximam
Kodona
In a way, Kodona is the guy's version of lolita. It is also called “Prince” in Japan . Typical male clothes such as trousers, knee socks, boots, long shirts, and jackets with long tails are all worn. Both guys and girls can wear this style. Dandy Is very similar to Kodona, but is a more grown-up style.
Common Brands:
- Miho Matsuda
- Union Jack
(I had a hard time with these, if anyone knows any better Kodona brands, please tell me)
Dandy
This is another male-type lolita style; the adult version of Kodona. Dandies often wear well-fit suits and vest - like a young man would wear in the early 19th century
Common Brands:
- Miho Matsuda
- Union Jack
(I had a hard time with these, if anyone knows any better Dandy brands, please tell me)
Kimono Lolitas/Wa loli
Wa-lolis wear a combination of Kimono styles and Lolita fashion. Often they wear simplified Kimono tops with a Lolita skirt. The Kimono Lolitas strive to be elegant and beautiful, and it shows in their behavior and language. Accessories include traditional wooden fans
Common Brands:
- Bodyline
Punk
Punk Lolitas (Pankurori) wear mainly red and black clothes that often have elaborate screenprinting. Buckles, safety pins, and torn clothes are common, giving them a deconstructed look.
Common Brands:
- Naoto Anarchy
- H. Naoto Blood
- Putamayo
- Maris rock
- MA
Sweet
Sweet lolitas or Amalolis have a style that centers on attempting to look as cute and little-girlish as possible. They have lots of lace and ribbons, wear light colored clothes (such as white, pink, and baby blue), and often carry teddy bears. Girls who dress Sweet Lolita are typically younger. I think that that look the most doll like out of all the styles.
Common Brands:
- Baby The Stars Shine Bright
- Angelic Pretty
- Innocent World
- MAM
White Lolitas (Shirololi)
Amalolis who wear all white
Common Brands:
- Baby The Stars Shine Bright
- Angelic Pretty
- Innocent World
- MAM
Qi lolita
Qi-lolis blend traditional Chinese style elements with Lolita style (like the Chinese version of Wa-Loli). They usually wear a traditional-looking Chinese top with a lolita skirt or something similar.
Common Brands:
- Bodyline
Other
Black Lolitas (Kurorori)
This style crosses over with gothic lolita, but isn't as strong. The girls have minimal make-up and simpler hair styles. They wear mainly all black but tend to want a cuter image (like a dark version of Sweet lolita). Thier clothing is usually plain in texture, such as cotton and have no designs.
cosplaying/new lolitas
These are the people who like the style but don't know much about it and thus are looked down by elitists. They are usually younger and wear clothing made from cheap fabric and lace, with way too elaborate makeup. Also, many of them do it just to cosplay and dont really know what their doing which usually comes off as "trying too hard.
Erotic Lolitas (Erorori)
Erotic lolitas desire a sexy look and wear mostly black or red clothes. Their clothes are often made of leather or vinyl and inclue corsets, other the knee boots, and transparent petticoats. Whips, small devil wings and sometimes even horns serve as accessories.
French Maid Lolitas
As the name suggests, these girls look like French house girls but with a lolita twist. Their clothes include black dresses and knee high socks paired with a white apron. They sometimes also wear a white blouse
and have a tray or feather-duster and a maids headband as accessories.
Nun Lolita
I believe this is another style started by Mana. The girls dress like nuns in long black and white clothing. They expose minimal skin and sometimes wear crosses.
Nurse Lolita
Once again, this is basically a loli-fied costume. The style includes traditional nurse clothing such as white, knee length dresses made from cotton or vinyl with red crosses somewhere on the dress and a matching nurse headdress. Some of these girls like to go for a scarier look and cover their dress in blood or carry a syringe.
Princess Lolitas (himeloli)/Antique Lolitas (Anchikuloli)
Princess Lolitas often carry Tiaras and "play" princess, so scepters are common accessories. The dresses often consist of floral print materials and extend past the knees. The hair styles are elaborate and the girls often have a "hime cut" ( cheek length bangs and long, straight hair).
Schoolgirl Lolita
This style includes traditional lolita clothing, but with Japanese schoolgirl style; usually a basic lolita skirt with sailor stripes on the bottom and a white blouse with a large sailor collar. Accessories might include a small satchel
