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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
ClothingJSK: 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
Magic Cat Street
Lief
Haenuli
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