SHOPPING!
Ah, the fun part :) so you've done your research, chose a style and you're ready to get started!
I'm going to provide you with a few basic shopping options and a little bit about them! If you want additional information, you can simply google search "(shop name here) review". In reviews you can find out about shipping, communication, products etc.
english site, new items, not very plus size friendly, good for high budget lolitas, sweet lolita.
japanese site that can be understood once translated, have some plus size friendly items, good for high budget lolitas, new items.
english site, affordable, some cosplay & low quality items, new items, plus size friendly.
english site, new items, good for high budget lolitas, have some plus size friendly items.
english site, affordable, custom sizing, new items.
english site, affordable, custom sizing, new items.
english site, wide range of prices, new, second hand and hand made items, wide size range.
english site, australian based, good for high budget lolitas, mostly new items.
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/apparel/mmm.html (Moi-meme-Moitie)
english site, good for high budget lolitas, new items.
SHOPPING SERVICES:
Clobbaonline http://www.clobbaonline.com/
*research 'how to use' guides for these shopping services*
There are definitely more shopping services and online stores around so keep looking! I suggest checking out the basics above for a start though. Remember: if you simply google sites and products you can find reviews! Which is something that is excellent because you can find about all the need-to-know details that aren't on the site.
The most important things to know before you shop online are:
♥Bust measurement
♥Underbust measurement
♥Waist measurement
♥Hip measurement (sometimes)
♥Height
♥Shoe size/ measurement
These are very necessary! You need to know that everything will fit properly and be the right length. Buying a jsk? Consider that you may need an extra cm or two for a blouse to fit underneath.
More things you need are:
♥Currency convertor
♥Paypal, credit card or bank account
Most sites have the price shown in JPY, USD or HKD - if your country does not use these currencies then you will need to convert it to your currency to know the price in your currency. Currency convertors are easily found on google. You definitely need paypal, a credit card or bank account to pay for your purchases! You can't send them an envelope of cash. You don't need to necessarily have your own, I use my parents paypal account (with their permission of course) for now.
So there's the basics! Have a good look around and a good think before you buy. Good luck with your online shopping newbie lolitas!
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