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How to Be a Gothic Lolita

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Gothic Lolitas are women who dress in Goth-like clothing but dress in order to look like china dolls or a doll figure. Gothic Lolita is a combination of the Gothic fashion and baby doll dress. To be a Gothic Lolita you must have the clothes and wear them properly. Follow these instructions to be a Gothic Lolita.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Makeup
  • Clothes
  1. Step 1

    Find out more about Gothic Lolitas before you pass judgment. When people think of Goth clothing they think of dark and evil-looking clothing. Gothic Lolitas are not like that, and are in fact a Victorian girl look. It's not related to the traditional Goth wardrobe.

  2. Step 2

    Buy the basic clothes you'll need to dress like a Gothic Lolita. You'll need a black or white blouse, a full skirt, a petticoat, bloomers and socks. It's important to pick colors that match and don’t clash when buying the basics.

  3. Step 3

    Consider getting your nails and hair done to fit the Gothic Lolita fashion. You'll want a glamorous looking hair cut and nails that match the outfit. Consider getting a bonnet or hair ribbon to match the outfit.

  4. Step 4

    Act as a Gothic Lolita would act. Gothic Lolita’s are shy and demure, so it's important that you play that role. Mind your manors and act sophisticated--not snobbish. A Gothic Lolita has the tendency to stare at her feet and stand pigeon-toed.

Tips & Warnings
  • Be aware that you may stand out in a crowd. People may stare or even be rude to you. Just make sure that you're polite. Don’t let snide behavior get to you.
  • When standing in Gothic Lolita dress, you should try to look like a porcelain doll.

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on 9/4/2008 This is not THE worst rendition of Lolita fashion I've ever heard in my life, but it's in the top few. #1 is half true, #2 is good advice, #3 is okay too, but #4 is COMPLETELY wrong. Even people who follow a "Lolita lifestyle" don't act like that.

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on 3/24/2008 yaaaaay EGL!! I try to act lolita when I wear it, Im not very good at it though... Maybe you could post an ehow thingy on behaving sweet and polite...

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on 3/24/2008 yaaaaay EGL!! I try to act lolita when I wear it, Im not very good at it though... Maybe you could post an ehow thingy on behaving sweet and polite...

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