No Lolita can go without a purse. This will be very true if
you ever intend on leaving the comfort of your home wearing the fashion. When
it’ll comes time for you to go outside, you’ll be dressed in your favorite OP
and you’ll look amazing in it, but where would all of your personal belongings
go? All Lolita dresses and skirts don’t come with hidden pockets. Even if they
did, they wouldn’t be able to fit everything you would need. The purse is made
for practicality, but with a style as ornamented as Lolita, the ordinary and
dull backpack or bag will not suffice. That is why obtaining a purse is a part
of the basic foundation of a Lolita outfit. More importantly, you’ll need one
that matches.
When new, eager Lolita begin to venture into the fashion,
the advice they are given is not to be overzealous and buy frivolous items they
might regret in the future or might not even need. Instead, they are directed
to create a strong and sturdy wardrobe with dependable pieces that overlap
multiple outfits. I don’t disagree with this method; not at all. I’ve based my
own Lolita wardrobe on the same method. But there comes a point where your ol’
faithful blouse, like many other pieces in a staunched wardrobe, becomes drab.
Two years after “sticking to the basics” and only obtaining one main black purse shaped
like a coffin to be stretched over multiple Gothic Lolita outfits, it was that same
coffin purse that I continued to depend on time after time; forcing to make it
fit. I love my little coffin handbag that has a charming shiny vinyl bat on
its front, but wearing it has become increasingly tiresome. Yes, I’m a Gothic
Lolita, but I wanted something more subtle; something even more versatile than
the morbid designs of coffins, bats, and crucifixes. For those reasons, I went
off this summer scouting purses I could incorporate into the fashion.
Who would have thought I would find the exact purse I was
searching for glittering through the wide windows of Forever 21 at the tail-end
of summer? I can certainly say that I didn’t expect it.
I know of other
Lolitas that find amazing pieces at common retail stores that seemingly
integrates so well with the Lolita aesthetic. Though, of course these pieces
aren't the main parts of a Lolita outfit like skirts or JSKs. Nevertheless,
these retail finds prove to provide Lolitas with lovely earrings, tights,
clips, bows and even the occasional blouse. I’ve never witness this first-hand
until I recently took a spontaneous trip to the mall. I’m so glad that I went, because I'm completely in love with
this purse.
Pros
◊Detachable Adjustable
Strap
When I first
stumbled upon the purse, I only saw the handle on the top of the bag. Even when
I only thought it was a simple handbag, the purse still had an appealing attractiveness
to it. So you can imagine my delight when I opened the bag and found in its
contents a matching strap. The added strap gives the bag versatility and practicality.
Instead of constantly worrying were my purse is I can have it hang off of me with
security and have my hands ready if needed. Also, as a bonus, the strap
length is perfect for the Lolita silhouette; the purse doesn’t come too high or
too low when I put it on.
◊Cute Black and White Striped Lining
I’ve had such pretty clothing or darling knickknacks that
were ruined by obscene linings. Imagine buying the jacket of your dreams only
to open it to reveal turquoise paisley fabric with orange polka dots scattered throughout
it. Thankfully, that’s not found here in this purse. The simple black and white
lining complements the simple design of the bag.
◊Gold Details
I’ve developed a “thing” for gold. Gold accents give off a classy
and timeless look, and it shows in this purse. As I’ve said above, the bag has
a simple design, but it’s one that is equally recognizable. It was the gleam
off of the front golden snap that actually made me notice the purse through the
store’s window.
◊Price
I still don’t believe the price of this purse. It only cost
$24.80! I’ve seen other purses at major retail stores like Macy and JC Penny,
but the bags lacked in their cost efficiency as much as they did in appearance.
Many of them ranged from $35 to $50 and wouldn’t be worth buying because of
their tackiness. But for $25, this
Forever 21 purse is amazing.
Cons
◊Not Black Enough
When tried on at the
store, the purse’s color was about a shade lighter than the black JSK I was
wearing. There wasn’t a huge difference in color, but I still felt unsure with
pairing the purse with my other black clothing. After staring into the store’s
mirror for a couple of minutes and asking other people’s opinion, my doubt dissipated.
It was said that the purse matched my outfit and that it even looked like I
walked in the store with the purse already being apart if my outfit!
All in all, I believe the purse to be a good buy. Not only
is it priced reasonably, but for it being from a popular American chain store, it’s very
reminiscent of the Lolita fashion. When I look at it, I can’t help but to be
remembered of Angelic Pretty’s Moon Night Story shoulder bag; but of course
with a more conservative look.
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| Source: Hellolace. net |
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