Some Creative Coordinates from Alice Deco

Many times, what makes a successful Lolita coordinate is simply wearing all the matching pieces in a set. While there's nothing wrong with this, it does get a little boring, which is probably why the Bibles have lost their sparkle in the eyes of many Lolitas. The magazine Alice Deco a la Mode has replaced the Bibles as a source of inspiration for many. And it's obvious why! The coordinates featured in the magazine are a fresh take on our old favorites. While they are not always strictly Lolita, or even strictly in good taste, it's a great inspiration for when you want to try something a little new and a little different.

Here's a few of my favorite Lolita coordinates from the most recent issue of Alice Deco!

These magazine scans are from The Visual Beast and are from the most recent Alice Deco, vol. 4

You'll notice a few things things with these coordinates, the first being layers! The Alice Decos are really big on layering, adding extra long skirts under shorter skirts, wearing skirts over dresses, or even wearing two dresses at once. This may not translate too well in everyday wear, all those layers are probably bulky and a bit uncomfortable, but it's hard to deny how cool it looks. Another, slightly more realistic, way to make a coordinate interesting that Alice Deco relies on is unique tights and shoes. Check out this old post about doing just that in your coordinates. These coordinates are also less worried about matching perfectly than they are about being creative. While this is sometimes hit or miss, when done successfully it's quite stunning, take the second picture in this post for example, the girl on the right with the little bit of pink bloomers peeking out.

If you're interested in trying out this style on your own, check out the community Daily a la Mode, which is all about wearing Lolita pieces in unique ways.