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 Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:00 pm
Hello everyone smile
i was wondering if someone could give me some insight into wa-loli outfits.
I have a costume pattern for a normal kimono, and from what I understand waloli is modified from a kimono/yukata to have the Lolita shape, so would it be reasonable to use this pattern as a start?
Also, where could I find the right kind of fabric for such a project?
Also, any other insights into putting together such an outfit? (accesories etc)
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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:40 pm
I found this a while ago
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-5/206112/walolita-yukata.jpg
its how to turn a Yukata into a Wa lolita dress hope this helps
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 7:01 am
well i don't know much. but ill try to help anyways. I think that the kimono pattern right now could help. just obviously change it up a bit. as for fabric. try Joann Fabrics. Thats where i get my fabrics. They have a lot of choices. Unless u go to one of there smaller stores those obviously don't have much of a selections.
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:54 am
I realize this thread is from several months ago, but figured I'd answer the question anyway, in case you still were wondering, or other people wanted to know.
If you have a photo of an outfit you'd like to recreate, or a drawing, I can help you figure out how to get there. Wa-lolita dresses are actually a bit more complicated than altering a yukata, though I'm sure that can be done with good results. In order to sit well over the flared skirt, they can't have the same straight side seams that kimono and yukata have.
I can look through my collection of images and bibles to see if there are some good photos of wa-lolita outfits if anyone is interested.
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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:56 pm
I actually did use the kimono pattern I had to make a kimono. I feel like I have a better idea of how the sleeves and stuff work (although it was a costume pattern so I won't pretend its totally accurate)  I don't have a photo, I was just curious on the kind of steps you would take to modify a kimono pattern and where I could find suitable fabric.
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Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:46 am
It looks cute! And don't worry, I'm not going to judge you on accuracy. Learning from mistakes and surprises is more important than being perfect on the first try.
One thing you could also do is pair a yukata with a highwaisted skirt, although you'd want a very short yukata so that the hem wouldn't peek out from underneath your skirt.
I'll see what I pictures I can find. The book I was sure would have an outfit actually didn't.
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:11 am
Pardon me for asking but what is Wa Lolita? I mean, what does it stand for? ^^;
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:48 pm
animelover357 Pardon me for asking but what is Wa Lolita? I mean, what does it stand for? ^^;
I've been told that "wa" in this case comes from the word "harmony", playing on the fact that these styles typically take traditional Japanese motifs, fabrics and garments and apply them to more western or alternative fashions to create a new fusion. No idea how true that is, however. The friend who told me this lived in and taught English in Japan for over seven years however, so I'm apt to believe her.
[edit to add]: I did some searching, wa lolita really is "harmony" lolita after all, so she was right. It's written as 和ロリ or 和ロリータ, where 和 is harmony. So it looks like that really is the origin after all!
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:27 am
spuntino "Wa" is a term referring to clothing of traditional Japanese make used in a different context from their original use. There is no real translation for it, unfortunately. There's also a fashion called "wa kei"/"wa style" which is the reinvention of Japanese kimono, yukata, haori, etc. into new pieces. Pieces from Takuya Angel, Qutie Frash and Gouk are good examples of this fashion in particular.
I've been told that "wa" in this case comes from the word "harmony", playing on the fact that these styles typically take traditional Japanese motifs, fabrics and garments and apply them to more western or alternative fashions to create a new fusion. No idea how true that is, however. The friend who told me this lived in and taught English in Japan for over seven years however, so I'm apt to believe her.
[edit to add]: I did some searching, wa lolita really is "harmony" lolita after all, so she was right. It's written as 和ロリ or 和ロリータ, where 和 is harmony. So it looks like that really is the origin after all!
Thanks! That was really informative! 8'D
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 11:12 pm
That's really cool, Spuntino. I'd never really thought about what the term might actually mean, but that's a really pretty story behind the name for the style.
I did manage to find a couple outfits incorporating furisode (I'm not saying walolita for reasons explained below) in the bibles I have, but...they are mostly Kana and I don't really consider her style choices to be particularly lolita. I may post the images anyway, just as a curiosity.
I also found some goth and punk outfits incorporating kimono elements.
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Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:09 am
Okay, so I found some Wa Lolita (and some goth) on my harddrive. These may not be exactly what you're thinking of, but I like how they incorporate elements of traditional japanese clothing and fabrics into the lolita (and goth) styles. I'll still scan in the Kana photos, because she uses kimonos in a way more like what you're thinking, probably, even if her disheveled state is a bit odd. These first two aren't lolita, but they are more kimono-esque than the lolita images I found.   This one is pretty cute but the sleeves are a bit odd. I really like her hairbow.  These dresses are entirely western in style, but the fabric still would cause me to classify them as more Wa Lolita than generic Lolita. This could be a good option for simplicity in design, and then make a bolero with furisode (the kimono sleeves) to layer over the top of a jumperskirt. Or you could do the highwaisted skirt I mentioned, over your kimono. If you like sweet lolita, I would wear a hair bow. If you like Classic or Gothic, I would consider making some simple kanzashi to put in your hair and maybe wearing an elaborate updo, to complete the theme.  
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