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Lolita Fashion Styles

"Lolita Fashion" as a name began during the mid 1980’s. Between the year 1994-2000 it became generally accepted as a fashion style. In later years the "Gothic Lolita" became a also known and people presumed that "Lolita Fashion" and "Gothic Lolita Fashion" was one and the same. "Lolita Fashion" adorers disliked the presumption that "Lolita Fashion" is "Gothic Lolita" inclining that they are two different Fashion Styles altogether.

Ama Rori 甘ロリ（Sweet Lolita）

White / Black / Pink / Blue Rori - 白ロリ / 黒ロリ / ピンクロリ / 水色ロリ

Hime Rori 姫ロリ / Ouji Rori 王子ロリ (Princess Lolita & Prince Lolita)

Classical Kei Rorita クラシカル系ロリータ（Classical Lolita）

Panku Rori パンクロリ（Punk Lolita）

Ero Rori エロロリ（Erotic Lolita）

Kantori Rorita カントリーロリータ（Country Lolita）

Gosu Loli ゴスロリ（Gothic Lolita）

Guro Rori グロロリ（Grotesque Lolita）

Wa Rori 和ロリ（kimono Lolita）

Futago Rori 双子ロリ (Twins Lolita)

Oba Rori オバロリ Aunt Lolita

Itai Rori 痛ロリ(Hurt Lolita)

Dosu Rori ドスロリ (Sumo Lolita)

Ama Rori 甘ロリ（Sweet Lolita）

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Sweet Lolita fashion has a "sweet ambience" to it. Some of the name brands worn by sweet lolita's are "Angelic pretty" and"BABY,THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT." This is one of the more stereo typical lolita fashions seen by most people in the downtown areas.

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White / Black / Pink / Blue Rori - 白ロリ / 黒ロリ / ピンクロリ / 水色ロリ
	This is a sub classification of the "Ama Lolita Style" (Sweet Lolita). These sub styles are dived into colored classifications depending on the primary color of the outfit you are wearing.. "Black Lolita" and "White Lolita" are usually presumed to be "Gothic Lolita's" and are worn by "Gothic Lolita's" but "Black Lolita" and " White Lolita are actually styles of there own.. Also pink and blue or any other pastel colored lolita styles are never worn by "Gothic Lolita's."

Hime Rori 姫ロリ / Ouji Rori 王子ロリ (Princess Lolita & Prince Lolita)
	Hime Lolita Style is almost identical to the Sweet Lolita Style with the following exceptions: Rose patterns are often worn as well as a more medieval looking dress to which shows a era of royalty to it . Also worn is a crown or tiara. The Hime Lolita style is a little bit darker then the Sweet Lolita though. The ambience should be between "Sweet Lolita and "Dark Lolita." Ouji Lolita is a boyish style. This style should resemble a young boy not a man. Therefore often worn is a mini-hat or silk hat. Trousers should swell out similar to bell-bottoms. velvet, and tuxedos, or any gentlemen like attire. Famous brands for these styles is "Miho Matsuda."

Classical Kei Rorita クラシカル系ロリータ（Classical Lolita）

Classical Lolita is a lot more toned down then the Sweet Lolita style. This is typically a simpler Lolita fashion style. The Classical Lolita style is similar to 1950's high society style (Imagine clothing worn by the movie actress Audrey Hepburn.) It is also less "Sweet." Moderate Frill or Lace can be worn, and skirts below the knee. Famous brand names are "victorian maiden," "juliette et Justine," "Mary Magdalene," and "innocent world."

Panku Rori パンクロリ（Punk Lolita）

Punk Lolita also know as ロリパン (roripun) as the name suggests, is harvested from "Punk Fashion". Chains, safety pins, neckties, skulls and similar accessories are predominantly worn. Elements of the "Ero Lolita" are also abundant, such as mini-skirts or lateral stripes. Punk Lolita fashions can been most seen at rock concerts. Famous brand names are "Peace Now" and "milk." This is also associated with the "Gothic Lolita" style, where the style is called "ゴスパン (Goth Punk) ."

Ero Rori エロロリ（Erotic Lolita )

This style is also associated with コケティッシュロリ "Coquettish Lolita," and 露出系ロ "Roshutsukei Rori - Exposure Style Lolita" . Erotic Lolita (or Erololi) is erotic in a fetishistic sense, rather than in the revealing of skin. Erololi can use slightly shorter skirts than other Lolita styles but is often more modest than a great deal of other contemporary fetish fashions. Erololi is erotic in the conservative Victorian sense, as its main components are often undergarments worn to be seen, such as corsets, bloomers, petticoats and garters. This should not be overdone, however; generally speaking, the most skin that should be shown is at the shoulders and knees. There are sometimes elements of "Punk Lolita" to add a wikedness to the style. Another Famous brands worn are "Baby Doll," "h, NAOTO," "h.jelly," "h.jelly&honey."

Kantori Rorita カントリーロリータ（Country Lolita）
The principle brand names worn by Country Lolitas are "Pink House" and "田園詩 (Tenenshi - which is no longer available)." This fashion was around before "Loltia Fashion" developed. Now it has merged into the "Lolita Fashion" scene and new brands are now appearing such as "h, NAOTO," "h, NAOTO FRILL."

Gosu Rori ゴスロリ（Gothic Lolita）

Influenced by certain elements of gothic fashion, gothic lolita (gothloli) has probably become the most popular style within Lolita fashion and certainly the most recognized in the west. This style started as a youth subculture sometime around 1997-1998 and became a well-established genre available in various boutiques and some major department stores by around 2001. It is commonly mistaken as the blanket term for Lolita fashion and Gothic Lolita in Western Lolita culture.

Gero Rori グロロリ（Grotesque Lolita）
Grotesque Lolita has an element of horror or grossness to it. Elements of the "Gothic Lolita" style are present with added elements such as scars, gashes, eye patches, or other gortesque features.

Wa Rori 和ロリ（kimono Lolita）
"Wa Rori"(Kimono Lolita) is the combination of traditional Japanese clothing and Lolita fashion and usually consists of yukata or kimono and a skirt or the bottom half of the garment is altered to mimic the lolita style. When elements of the "Gothic Lolita" are present then the term "Wa Gosu" (Kimono Gothic) can be used. A famous brand name is"Metemorphose Temps de Filles"

Futago Rori 双子ロリ (Twins Lolita)	Oba Rori オバロリ Aunt Lolita	Itai Rori 痛ロリ(Hurt Lolita)
Twins Lolita is reffered to when a pair wear the same outfit together. Other variations of this are "Mitsu Rori 三つ子ロ" (Triplets Lolita), "Oyako Rori 親子ロリ" (Parent & Child Lolita), and "Shimai Rori 姉妹ロリ" Sisters Lolita.	Also "Mama Rori ママロリ," and "Shufu Rori 主婦ロリMistress Lolita"This is associated to older people who dress in Lolita Fashion to appear more youthful.	This style is worn when the person want to appear imature. Self tortureing or degrading onself. Using this term towards others can be deceived as deragatory. It is a simalar style to "Cos Rori コスロリ" (Costume Play Lolita), or emulating "Gothic Loltia." A similar version of this style is "Ota Rori オタロリ" (Geek Lolita),

Dosu Rori ドスロリ (Sumo/Fat Lolita)
The word "Dosu Lolita" is derived from merging the words "Dosukoi" (a sumo exclamtion) and "Lolita." This classification is given to Plump or well-rounded women who wear Lolita Fashion. The style of this is to look very much like a doll. Similar classifications are "Debu Rori デブロリ" (Chubby Lolita), or "Desu Lolita ブスロリ" Ugly Woman Lolita.

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Pirate Lolita

While staying true to the qualities of lolita fashion, Pirate Lolita incorporates elements of historical and fantasy pirate attire. Mini tricorne hats, treasure chest handbags, and nautical or pirate related prints are all characteristic of this style. Baby, The Stars Shine Bright's "Alice and the Pirates" line is responsible for popularizing this look. Manifesteange Metamorphose temps de fille is also known for its nautical looks, which derive from pastels instead of pirates.

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