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<strong>The</strong> Classic <strong>Lolita</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> Classic <strong>Lolita</strong> style is the purist manifestation of the Gothloli and<br />

dictates quite specific rules and regulations about permissible elements of<br />

design in regard to authenticity (Fig. 7). Pertaining to the true Classic <strong>Lolita</strong><br />

is a high neckline, a hemline no shorter than just below knee-length, layers<br />

and layers of petticoats, long sleeves and very long socks or full tights.<br />

Although long sleeves may be detachable from short puffed sleeves, shorter<br />

sleeves and shorter socks are seen as a deviation.<br />

Strictly the classic Gothloli wears a dress, usually tied at the waistline<br />

with a bow sash, rather than a skirt and blouse. <strong>The</strong> bodice should finish at<br />

the natural waist or just above it, exaggerating the impression of the Child’s<br />

physique, and the skirt of the dress will be full-circled or bell-shaped. A<br />

headdress is expected and may be in the form of a Victorian-style band,<br />

bonnet, or bow headband.<br />

This Classic <strong>Lolita</strong> image signifies the basic Gothloli silhouette. Since<br />

the movement’s inception, many Gothloli have carried parasols as well as<br />

plush teddy bears, soft-toy rabbits or (just as lavishly dressed) dolls, adding<br />

to the projection of a child’s or “little girl” persona.<br />

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