The General Introduction of Gothic Lolita Dress

Gothic Lolita is one of Lolita Dress, which is one of Japan's many popular street fashions that are more and more popular in the Western world today. The style often is meant to make the wearer look elegant, and innocent.

Gothic Lolita is not initially influenced by Cyber Gothic or industrial style, but Victorian Gothic style. The fashion originated in the late 1990s in Harajuku and was promoted by Visual Kei bands such as Malice Mizer, which brought it to greater popularity amongst fans of alternative street fashion and followers of the musical style.
Gothic Lolita outfit is often featured with the bell-shaped skirt and puff-sleeves. It is mixed with black or rich dark colors such as burgundy, purple and navy. It is common for this style to involve details in complementary or contrasting colors, such as the famous black and white coordination choice.
On the ground of its makeup, compared with other styles, red lipstick and smoky or neat eyes, black eyeliner, are typical styles in Gothic Lolita. But there often appearances a bad taste that its make-up is associated with a white powdered face. Although black and white remains popular, Gothic Lolita in western Gothic styles usually uses dark color schemes including black, dark blues and purples, cross jewelry, religious symbols, such as  bats, coffins, and crucifixes.

In a word, Gothic Lolita symbolizes elegance with its special form and dark colors. It is suitable for girls who pursue elegance, generousness, and modest. It can manifest their characteristics. The makeup and accessory are worthwhile to pay much attention.