Knochenschwert – Gothic Lolita Slim-Fit-Weste, Knochenschwert-Stickerei

Not quite as much positive ease in the chest as shown in the photo - I have to wear it with a binder and I don't have that much of a chest. The waist silhouette is created with the skirt's attachment being turned down on the inside, creating a sort of flare effect that accentuates the hips - it's a good design choice to be able to switch between masc and femme lolita presentation, so it can go over pants or a skirt without compromising on silhouette. The top is quite rectangular without any accessories, however. The buttons are lovely and textured, and the embroidery is very well formed and feels secure - the sparkly bits are studs instead of fake jewels, so they're much better secured to the fabric. The fabric itself is a very light polyester fake leather style which is actually quite light and nice to wear.

I do have one mild issue with the armscye - one of the panels is cut a little bit too wide at the top for my taste, so you get an odd flare where the vest ends at the shoulder - but I think that's so it can accommodate shirts with puffier sleeves and more voluminous fabric well. Again, a vest that will be able to switch nicely between femme and ouji lolita style.

I also have to shout out the 42Lolita crew. I had massive issues with the last mile shipping company that Yanwen uses (go for DHL or UPS if possible, if the last mile shipping company GoFo operates in your area!) and the 42Lolita crew were absolutely on the ball, communicating very clearly with me at every step and going so far as to start the refund/re-shipment process early just in case delivery couldn't be completed. I can't stress enough how helpful and responsive they were.

Everything feels and looks great! Im usually a small but I decided to size up to a medium which was definitely a good call for the vest. The skirt is comfy as well. I was afraid of a bad texture, but it didnt feel bad at all, awesome!