Style
Hime lolita fashion
Hime means princess in Japanese. Hime lolita is the style that takes that word literally.
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ZhijinyuanTears of the Rose Jacquard JSK$92What hime lolita is
Hime lolita draws on the image of a European fairy-tale princess. Expect princess sleeves (puffed at the top, fitted below), tiered or ruffled skirts, lots of lace, crowns, tiaras, roses and pearl details. Colours are usually white, ivory, pale pink and gold, though darker hime coordinates exist too.
Hime is a smaller substyle than sweet or gothic and borrows from both: the soft colours of sweet with the elegance of classic. Hair is part of the look: big curls, half-up styles and a tiara or rose headdress.
Signature pieces
- OPs with princess sleeves: the single most recognisable hime piece.
- Tiered skirts with three or four layers of ruffles.
- Rose and crown prints, often with gold foil detail.
- Long, floor-length dresses for events and photoshoots.
Buying hime dresses from China
Chinese brands have embraced hime, with elaborate pieces for weddings, birthdays and tea parties, often as made-to-order releases. Expect longer pre-order times for the most detailed pieces. For a white or ivory hime dress for a ceremony, see lolita wedding dresses.