7-Day Lolita Fashion Challenge
I recently accepted the 7-Day Lolita Fashion Challenge! I had wanted to do the challenge earlier in the year. As 2019 was ending, I thought this would be the perfect way to end the year. The challenge requires you to wear lolita fashion for seven days in a row. My fashion streak was two days, so this challenge would test my creativity and endurance. I can't wait to share my experience!
©charat (2020)
✔ Make A Checklist
A coordinate checklist is always a great tool. This method came especially handy when planning my outfits for the week! I didn't have time to order a list, so I made one! You can feel free to use it, too! The checklist is printable so you can start planning right away.
✔ Coordinate Convenience
For this challenge chose one bag and one set of shoes. Both my Bubble Heart Bag and Shiny Unicorn Queen shoes match my lolita wardrobe! By choosing one bag and one set of comfy shoes and snow boots I saved time and an early morning headache.
Day One
For the first day of my challenge, I chose my most recent closet addition Magic Princess! This coordinate got a lot of attention, particularly from little girls. One little girl asked her dad if I was "a fairy Godmother" and another that chased after me through the store. Too cute!
Coordinate Rundown
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Dress - Angelic Pretty
Cape - Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Blouse - Glitter Tale
Socks - Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Bag & Shoes - Cotton Candy Feet
Accessories - Off-Brand and Handmade
Day Two
It was another day of shopping for holiday goodies! I was excited to wear my adorable bear dress. A petticoat ended up working in my favor as I made my way through the crowd. People seemed to like the colorful print. When I saw this KitKat© - I had to pose with it!
Coordinate Rundown
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Dress - Maxicimam
Cape - Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Blouse - Glitter Tale
Socks - Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Bag & Shoes - Cotton Candy Feet
Bear-Ear Headdress - crystalisisdesign
Gummi Bear Necklace - Me
Cookie Ring- Me
Wishing Star Ring - Me
Day Three
For my first day of wearing lolita fashion at work, I chose my Lace-Up dress. This dress is perfect for a more classic sweet coordinate. Apparently, it was an office favorite! This outfit was cute and comfortable! I was glad that I made a good coord choice for a full workday.
Coordinate Rundown
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Dress - Bodyline
Blouse - Glitter Tale
Socks - Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Bag & Shoes - Cotton Candy Feet
Headbow - Angelic Pretty
Jewelry - Off-Brand & Handmade
Day Four
For Christmas Eve I wanted a toy-themed outfit and Welcome To My Dollhouse was a perfect pick! I felt very elegant in this coord, though the headpiece seemed to draw some double-takes. The bonnet, while stunning, always slips off my head. I "lost" it in the grocery store only to have an employee point out it was tied around my neck! I am so happy it was not really gone.
Coordinate Rundown
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Dress and Bonnet - Lady Sloth
Blouse - Glitter Tale
Cape, Socks, and Hair Clip - Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Bag - Cotton Candy Feet
Jewelry - Off-Brand
Day Five
We spent Christmas with my wife's family! I thought Sweet Cherry Deer, with its colorful animals, would be a great selection for the holiday. My wife's family has seen my alternative fashion in the past so I could relax.
Coordinate Rundown
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Dress - Souffle Song
Blouse - Off-Brand
Cape and Socks - Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Bag & Shoes - Cotton Candy Feet
Underskirt - Lady Sloth
Jewelry - Handmade
Day Six
On day six I chose my Kuma Kumya Marine Island skirt! It was a great and comfortable choice for the day after a busy holiday. This skirt was the office favorite! I thought people would be confused about a bear and bunny mascot in the sea, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Coordinate Rundown
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Skirt - Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Blouse - Glitter Tale
Bow - Angelic Pretty
Socks - Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Bag & Shoes - Cotton Candy Feet
Necklace - Little Mermaid Treasure Necklace
Jewelry - Off-Brand and Handmade
Day Seven
The tickle in my throat developed into a nasty cold overnight. I didn't feel up to wearing lolita but I was determined to finish the challenge! Since it was the last day of the challenge, I left my coordinate plans open. I chose my darling Melty Cream Doughnut dress. My Angelic Pretty pieces ended up being the public's favorites!
Coordinate Rundown
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Dress - Angelic Pretty
Headband - Angelic Pretty
Cape - Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Blouse - Glitter Tale
Doughnut Ring and Bracelet - Angelic Pretty
Bag - Cotton Candy Feet
Socks - Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Final Thoughts
I am happy that I completed this challenge! It's a huge accomplishment. Not only did I get a chance to wear the fashion I love, but I also learned that I could do it!
The first two days were easier than the last. The fashion is beautiful, but it can be difficult to wear multiple days in a row. This is especially true if you are feeling under-the-weather. If I had gotten sick earlier in the week, I may have failed it.
This challenge taught me a lot! I learned that I can wear lolita and apply makeup in an extra 15 minutes a day, that's it! I can wear the fashion for long periods of time. Playing to my tools, like coordinate planning, really do make a huge difference!
Have you done this challenge? Would you be interested in doing the challenge? I'd love to know!