Lolita Sizing: How to Read a Chinese Measurement Chart
Indie Chinese ateliers size by centimetres, not by S/M/L. How to measure yourself, how to read a chart, and how shirring, boning and lacing change the fit range.
Guides
Guides
The things worth knowing before you order from an independent Chinese atelier — written from what we run into doing it.
From a Chinese Atelier to a US Address: How the Shipping Works
A proxy order has two legs, not one: domestic delivery to the proxy, then international forwarding. What actually sets the timeline, and what customs looks at.
Building Your First Lolita Coordinate: What Each Piece Does
A coordinate is a system, not a dress. What a JSK, blouse, petticoat, corset and headpiece each contribute, and the order to buy them in.