Guide
Lolita fashion glossary
The words you will see in lolita shops, communities and Taobao listings, in one alphabetical list.
Clothing and outfits
| Term |
Meaning |
| Blouse |
Shirt worn under a JSK or SK, usually with lace or a rounded collar |
| Bloomers |
Short lace-trimmed underpants worn under the petticoat for modesty |
| Coord (coordinate) |
A complete outfit: dress, blouse, petticoat, legwear, shoes, accessories |
| Cutsew |
A knit or jersey top, more casual than a blouse |
| Headbow |
A large bow on a headband |
| JSK (jumper skirt) |
Sleeveless dress worn over a blouse or alone |
| KC (katyusha clip) |
A small bow or hair clip, smaller than a headbow |
| OP (one-piece) |
Dress with sleeves, wearable without a blouse |
| OTT (over the top) |
A coordinate with maximum volume and matching accessories |
| Ouji |
Prince or boy style: shorts or trousers instead of skirts. See ouji fashion |
| Petticoat |
Layered underskirt that gives the skirt its shape: bell, A-line or cupcake |
| Shirring |
Elasticated panels, usually at the back, that let a dress fit a range of sizes |
| SK |
Skirt, worn with a blouse or cutsew |
Prints and releases
| Term |
Meaning |
| Print |
A dress design with a printed pattern, released as a named series |
| Colourway |
One colour version of a print. Most prints come in several |
| Sax |
Light blue, a common sweet lolita colour |
| Shiro / kuro |
All-white / all-black coordinates |
| Re-release |
A print produced again after its first run |
| Replica / copy |
A dress copying another brand's print. We do not sell them |
Buying from Taobao
| Term |
Chinese |
Meaning |
| Pre-order |
预约 |
Made to order after a release window. See pre-orders |
| Deposit |
定金 |
First payment when the window opens |
| Balance |
尾款 |
Second payment shortly before shipping |
| In stock |
现货 |
Ready to ship within days |
| Size chart |
尺码表 |
Garment measurements in cm. See the size guide |
| Original brand |
原创 |
An independent brand selling its own designs |