Lolita Glossary

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New to Lolita? Confused by all the terminology and abbreviations? Not to fear! Töck and Phanty have you covered!

Note: This is a glossary for the more common terms you'll find in our blog. Do check out an expanded glossary at hellolace.

General Terms
Clothing

JSK: Jumper-skirt
A standard Lolita dress to be worn with a blouse.

OP: One-Piece Dress
A Lolita dress that can be worn without a blouse, usually with sleeves.

OTKs: Over-the-knee socks
Socks that go over the knees (duh). Often, you'll see matching OTKs for dresses.

KC: Head bow
Standard piece of Lolita apparel. A bow that goes onto your head.

Community

DS: Direct Sales

DT: Direct Trade

WTB: Want to buy

OOTD: Outfit of the day

OTT: Over the top

Popular Whatsits



Brands

Lolita Canon


AP: Angelic Pretty

One of the most popular brands, trading in Sweet and Classic styles.

BTSSB: Baby the Stars Shine Bright

One of the premiere Japanese brands speciailising in both Sweet and Classic lolita styles.

AATP: Alice and the Pirates

An offshoot of BTSSB specialising in Gothic and Classic lolita styles.

IW: Innocent World
A lolita brand specialising primarily in classic dreses.

MMM: Moi Meme Moite
Nobody knows how to pronounce the name, but MMM ranks as the most expensive and prodigious lolita brand with primarily gothic dresses featuring prints of cathedrals and gates. Look out for $1000 Iron Gate auctions.

Meta: Metamorphose Temps de Fille

H. Naoto


Indie Brands (just the ones mentioned here):

Infanta

Rouge Aerie

Magic Cat Street

Lief

Haenuli

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