Everything You Need to Know About Choosing an Ideal Lolita Petticoat

Petticoats are definitely an essential component of the Lolita style and are frequently regarded as the most significant item in a Lolita lover's underwear drawer. Different kinds of petticoats might be better suitable for your wardrobe depending on your personal Lolita style. However, sometimes it can be difficult to choose or find the perfect one, especially if you are a Lolita newbie and have never bought one before. There are numerous lengths, styles, brands, and materials available. Check out this post if you want to learn how to choose an ideal Lolita petticoat!

What is Lolita Petticoat?

Petticoats are puffy, multiple-layered skirts worn underneath clothing to add poof. Under the skirt, petticoats are worn to inflate it and ensure a neat spread. As a result, the type of petticoat you require is determined by the volume and shape of the skirt. To get the fluffy Lolita appearance, skirts are worn underneath a Lolita petticoat.

To add more charms, Lolita coordinates require better-quality petticoats. You might even use two petticoats, based on how full you want your skirt to be. Even while higher quality petticoats may cost more, you will probably need to spend the same amount on numerous cheaper petticoats to achieve the same appearance because cheaper petticoats are thinner and don't produce as full of a look.

What are the different types of Lolita Petticoats?

The fundamental component of Lolita fashion is the fullness of the skirt, which is achieved by donning a petticoat. The skirt can have an A-line or Bell shape. A-line and Bell-shaped (Cupcake) petticoats differ in that the top of the cupcake petticoat is a little bit wider than the top of the A-line petticoat.

A-Line Petticoat

A-line petticoats feature more volume near the bottom of the skirt and offer a more traditional appearance. It is appropriate for mature or exquisite styles like Classical Lolita, Gothic Lolita, Old School, Qi Lolita, etc. 

Bell-Shaped Petticoat

Bell-shaped Petticoats produce a puffy "cupcake" type shape to your dress/skirt, popular with sweet lolita styles. They have a wonderful soft curve since they have more gathered along the band on the skirt near the top. Without the bell-shaped skirt, dresses and skirts will be missing an essential silhouette. 

When it comes to purchasing petticoats for Lolita fashions, a suitable petticoat is the most crucial factor. When you wear your dress or skirt over top, the shape of the petticoat will make all the difference. Choosing the appropriate petticoat for your dress or skirt is so crucial. With an A-line dress, a bell-shaped petticoat won't fit properly and will make you seem strange.

What Length Lolita Petticoat Do I Want? 

To prevent it from showing at the hem, you should make your petticoat about 5 cm shorter than the length of your skirt. The skirt's circumference can be measured. Start by taking a measurement from side seam to side seam along the skirt's bottom hem. For most Lolita dresses, the recommended petticoat length for knee-length dresses is 45 cm. Additionally, if in doubt, it is usually safer to purchase a little shorter petticoat. 45cm petticoat is the length as follows.

Here are some tips you can follow when choosing the length.

Tip 1: For Jumper Skirts or One-piece Dresses.

A. If your dress comes with an empire waist, the length of the petticoat = the dress length - 45cm. For reference, the empire waist dress is 108cm long (from shoulder to skirt hem) and it's better to choose the 60cm length petticoat (108cm-45cm=63cm).

B. If your dress is a natural waist, the length of the petticoat = the dress length - 50cm.

C. There are some special situations:

If your dress skirt hemline is decorated with transparent lace or ruffles, the petticoat length you choose should be subtracted.

For example, the dress is 105cm long including a 10cm transparent lace or ruffled hem, so it will be better to choose a petticoat about 45cm (105cm-10cm-50cm=45cm).

If your dress has an irregular hem, the dress length should be calculated with the shortest point.

Tip 2: For Skirt

The length of the petticoat = the length of the skirt (without the height of the waistband) - 10cm

And just like the dresses we mentioned above, for the irregular hem skirts, we should calculate the length with the shortest hem part of the skirt.

Here we'd like to introduce you to a length-adjustable Lolita petticoat. With its changeable lacing design, the Lolita underskirt may be made to any desired length. It is lovely for daily Lolita wear and goes well with most of your Lolita coordinates thanks to the double-layer ruffle hemline. You can see that the following 3 petticoat styles are actually from the same petticoat. 

How to Pick the Best Puffy Effects for My Lolita Outfits?

Typically, additional fabric is utilized, giving the skirt a puffier appearance. Additionally, we have petticoats with varying puffy effects, from small for a more informal appearance to super for Lolita Fashion Shows and perhaps attending formal tea parties.

Mini Petticoat

A mini puffy petticoat with two layers of organza fabric and an inner lining of pure cotton designed for everyday usage. The Lolitas that enjoy the dailywear petticoat effect or petite dimensions are the target audience for this design.

Daily Wear Petticoat

Daily Wear Petticoat is for everyday wear that holds up the shape of the skirt a little, but not too much. These are also suitable for everyday styles where the hemline is not too big. 

Violence Petticoat

When something is described as violent, it just indicates that it is exceedingly poofy. Violence petticoat is mostly advised for catwalk shows, tea parties, weddings, or other commercial shows but is not ideal for everyday wear. When you wear it, you will easily stand out among the crowd. 

What Size Lolita Petticoat Do I Fit?

We must carefully consider the petticoat's waist size because it will determine whether we will feel comfortable when wear it. Petticoats typically have elasticized waistbands that range in size from free size to XL size. 42Lolita will be happy to offer custom size for any requirements. If you have any requests regarding the waist size, all you need to do is get contact with us.

What Colors of Lolita Petticoat Do I Pick?

Lolita petticoats come in a variety of colors, but white and black are the most widely available. Keep in mind that if you plan to wear your petticoat underneath a dress or skirt that is thinner, a bright color may show through. Therefore, if your dress or skirt is thin, choose a color that matches it, and white color will be better choice. 

What is the Best Material for a Lolita Petticoat?

Actually, there is no such thing as "best stuff." The material for your Lolita petticoat must be chosen based on a variety of factors, including your skin tone, the weather, the season, usage, and function.

• Cotton

Cotton is a skin-friendly fabric that is cozy to wear throughout the year. Use a cotton petticoat or underskirt if you have sensitive skin; otherwise, your skin will feel itchy.

• Polyester

A made synthetic fiber is polyester. Because it is so easy to clean and incredibly stain-resistant, petticoats last longer. Additionally, it has a potential for healing that other natural fibers lack, making it, for instance, wrinkle-free.

• Organza

Being light, even long gowns constructed of several layers of organza are still fairly light. Organza is a fabric that may be added to the Lolita silhouette and is quite simple to sew. You might need to hand wash it or have it dry cleaned, by the way. It's one of the most commonly used material to make petticoats.

• Voile

Voile is a soft, sheer fabric, usually made of 99% cotton or cotton blended with linen or polyester. The term is French for veil, and also can be translated as soft yarn. It is most frequently used in evening attire, particularly as a petticoat to give your look a graceful and floating aspect. You can enhance your appearance by wearing a Lolita petticoat made of voile. One thing to keep in mind is that soft yarns are softer, therefore these skirt supports are typically heavier because more fabric is required to obtain the same puffy effect.

Daily Care & Washing Tips

Your petticoat's life will be influenced by a number of factors, including how frequently you wear it, what material it is made of, and how often you wash it. To increase the lifespan and "poof" of your petticoat, there are a few things you can do.

• Gently hand washing, using a laundry bag when machine washing in order to prevent the fabric from tearing.
• Air drying is better than Spin-drying.
• Flat the fabric and hang it on drying. Let your petticoat dry in the shade, preferably hanging upside down from its lining;
• Cotton lining can be ironed only at low temperatures.

The fact is that any petticoat you purchase, regardless of how good it is, will eventually lose some of its fluffiness. A well-made, densely layered petticoat will maintain its fullness longer without requiring any maintenance. However, if a cheaper, stronger petticoat is compressed or flattened, it will lose its body more quickly.

The best thing to do is buy a good quality petticoat. Afterward, purchase a new one when it is actually worn out, which should happen after several years if you take good care of it.

Some New and Exclusive Styles to Follow

In recent years, there have been other innovative fashions and variations in addition to the standard Lolita petticoat.

1. Harvest Spring Flower Lolita Petticoat

True to form, it is a beautiful Lolita petticoat. There are 10 colorways altogether. It goes very well with the Gothic and Sweet Lolita dresses because of the black, red, and purple flower hem. Each petticoat includes two flower hem layers that may be removed, and the flower hem layer is detachable. The outside of the petticoat is covered with one flower hem, and the third layer of the petticoat is covered with the other flower hem. The match of a basic petticoat with flower layers will make it gorgeous in a Lolita coordinate. 

 

2. Boguta ~ Starry Night~ Lolita Petticoat

This underskirt is A-line and has gold stars on the trim. There are a total of 5 delectable color options. The most amazing feature is that it can be worn as a regular skirt as well as a petticoat. If you enjoy the traditional Lolita style, this will go well with the majority of your Lolita outfits. 

Where to Buy an Ideal Lolita Petticoat

Okay, so after reading all the practical knowledge above, I believe it is reasonable to expect a Lolita newbie to choose their fantastic lolita petticoats. There are numerous stores and brands where you may purchase brand-new petticoats, and 42Lolita is one of the most favored options as the range of petticoat products provided is exceptionally extensive.. To go with your Lolita dresses, you can find a wide variety of A-line and cupcake petticoats. To meet your needs for both everyday Lolita wear and professional use, 42Lolita offers many different kinds of Lolita petticoats in any kinds of length.

Good luck with finding your perfect petticoat! We really hope that our advice was useful to you. Contact us if you have any queries, and 42Lolita will assist you in selecting the appropriate Lolita petticoat.