Lolita Rules Alignment Quiz

The lolita rules are a perpetually lurking bogeyman. Newbie lolitas are, to this day, told to beware breaking the rules, or face the fatal consequence of being called ita. 

whenever we discuss the rules, I think of Fairly OddParents

 The first version of the rules that I remember comes from the Livejournal Lolita Handbook, which is surprisingly still there. Note that, in 2006, the Handbook specifically states:

" This journal is meant as a way to ease beginners into the fashion and provide resources to more experienced lolitas - it is by no means a rule book. Take only what you want from this and use it to help you develop your own personal style."

The later Lolita Fashion Wiki Beginner's Guide doesn't even use the term rules, instead using the terms "hints" and "guidelines". Most recently, Lovelylaceandlies has compiled a wonderfully updated version of the rules, which includes the constant refrain: the rules are helpful, but they're not legally binding. 

About

Hello and welcome!

I'm frillSquid, or ceramicSquid on lacemarket (nowhere else). I use they/them pronouns.

I've been wearing lolita fashion actively since 2014. Although I started out wearing classic lolita and ouji, my repertoire has expanded to old school sweet, gothic, and punk styles; I also wear some goth fashion.

I've been sewing and crafting regularly since I started going to conventions in 2011. I enjoy chainmaille and sculpting with polymer clay, but I can use a variety of media. 

I'm currently working on my Master's in Library Science and I'm a consummate researcher.

I started this blog in May 2020, during the covid19 epidemic, in order to post the Lolita Beginner's Manual (still a WIP). Although it's been years since I started wearing the fashion, the resources for newbies haven't changed, and I wanted to make a guide to reflect the fashion as it is now. 

As of now, I'm just going to treat this as a normal blog.

Please contact me with any questions!

Best,

frillSquid