I got them on Mercari for a really good price—all under 2000 yen. The problem was the commission (500 yen/item) added with the EMS shipping fees (cuz I didn't want to wear them only 1 month later) that basically destroyed my bank account. BTW I ordered with Japonica Market.
I am satisfied with 6 out of 7 OPs* (and satisfaction is relative for some). However, my mom did have some sewing work to do on some of these.
*I am presenting here 6 OPs since I bought the 7th one on Fril with DEJAPAN. You can see it by going to this post.
The OPs
Floral OPs
These two dresses came together. On the seller's pictures, the lighting was very dark so it made them appear much darker, especially for the one on the right that looked blue-grey. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was much lighter, exactly like a mint green.
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When I saw the dresses, I thought they looked plain. I felt the wide "band" at the waist was awkward and that it should have needed something more, like a ribbon cinching it.
Though the dresses didn't look astonishing, I purchased them because I really liked their square neckline and because they looked light and comfortable for the summer. Also, it was two for the price of one.
Closeup of the neckline with everything I like: lace, frills and ribbons.
White specks sewed, they give a cute look and add some texture.
As for the fit... it's a little bit weird. I kind of expected it though. The shape of these dresses isn't A-line at all. So unless you've been blessed with hips like Yuri from SNSD, the OPs will fall like a sad I-line on your body.
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Light pink & black OP
I initially thought it was black & white, but it's rather black & light pink. I was a bit disappointed at first, but I came to like it better. The light pink actually goes very well with black and I think it gives the dress a more unique look.
In the description, the seller had stated that the sleeves had lost their elastic, but I thought this was something my mom could repair (and in fact, she did).
Pearl buttons, lace collar, vertical pleats and frills... love it.
Even the sleeves have lace detailing.
We couldn't see the lace clearly on the seller's pictures so I thought that the sleeve had been ripped. Took a chance by telling myself this was maybe the lighting and still bought the OP. I also thought the seller would have mentioned it in the item's description, especially when she had pointed out the issue at the sleeves.
In addition to fixing the sleeves, my mom also tightened the elastics at the waistline because they were extremely loose. Now it fits like a glove. This OP is definitely my favourite out of the whole bunch. For a chic look, I'd wear it with a short black cardigan, white socks and my mary janes from Amavel.
I initially thought it was black & white, but it's rather black & light pink. I was a bit disappointed at first, but I came to like it better. The light pink actually goes very well with black and I think it gives the dress a more unique look.
In the description, the seller had stated that the sleeves had lost their elastic, but I thought this was something my mom could repair (and in fact, she did).
Pearl buttons, lace collar, vertical pleats and frills... love it.
Even the sleeves have lace detailing.
We couldn't see the lace clearly on the seller's pictures so I thought that the sleeve had been ripped. Took a chance by telling myself this was maybe the lighting and still bought the OP. I also thought the seller would have mentioned it in the item's description, especially when she had pointed out the issue at the sleeves.
In addition to fixing the sleeves, my mom also tightened the elastics at the waistline because they were extremely loose. Now it fits like a glove. This OP is definitely my favourite out of the whole bunch. For a chic look, I'd wear it with a short black cardigan, white socks and my mary janes from Amavel.
Black & light pink OP
I liked the vintage feel of this dress and the pleats. The colour of this OP looked like a light pink-orange on the pictures, so I was a bit bummed to see it was darker and more orange in reality.
The fit is okay. When I raise my arms, the fabric above the waistline goes up; this gives a "bubble" effect at the bust and is not very flattering. I thus often have to lower the dress down every time I raise my arms, but it's pretty easy to do and it's not dramatic.
Also, you can't really see it, but my mom added beige lace all around the dress hem. I felt the hem looked a bit incomplete before and I am super satisfied with the result. The lace also adds supplementary length to the dress which I prefer.
Forgot to mention the buttons, which are pretty flower diamonds
I liked the vintage feel of this dress and the pleats. The colour of this OP looked like a light pink-orange on the pictures, so I was a bit bummed to see it was darker and more orange in reality.
The fit is okay. When I raise my arms, the fabric above the waistline goes up; this gives a "bubble" effect at the bust and is not very flattering. I thus often have to lower the dress down every time I raise my arms, but it's pretty easy to do and it's not dramatic.
Also, you can't really see it, but my mom added beige lace all around the dress hem. I felt the hem looked a bit incomplete before and I am super satisfied with the result. The lace also adds supplementary length to the dress which I prefer.
Forgot to mention the buttons, which are pretty flower diamonds
Cameo pattern OP
When I first saw this dress on Mercari, its colour along with its cameo pattern really charmed me. I had some doubts about the fit, mainly because of how the waistline was elasticized (two separate rows of roses), but I still bought it and hoped for the best.
The fit is really ugly, at least on me. I still like the cameo pattern and the hem, but everything up to the waistline and above is just plain ugly. I don't have any cardigans or sweaters that would look good with the dress (and hide the upper part), so I don't know what I'll do with it.
I suspect it's the waistline that really makes everything unflattering; it should have been a "normal" waist design like the previous dresses.
When I first saw this dress on Mercari, its colour along with its cameo pattern really charmed me. I had some doubts about the fit, mainly because of how the waistline was elasticized (two separate rows of roses), but I still bought it and hoped for the best.
White & pink OP
The design of this dress is very similar to the light pink & black OP I adore, so it's not a surprise that I also bought it. Note, however, that both dresses are distinct (you can compare the differences between the collars, waistlines and hem designs.)
The design of this dress is very similar to the light pink & black OP I adore, so it's not a surprise that I also bought it. Note, however, that both dresses are distinct (you can compare the differences between the collars, waistlines and hem designs.)
There's a very soft look about this dress. The pleated collar has white lace around it; the polka dots are really small and light pink. You have to look carefully to see the amount of detail because everything blends in so well and nothing about the pattern is shocking. I'd say the hem is what stands out the most.
Fits very nicely. My mom also had to tighten the elastics around the waist because they were a bit too loose. I'd definitely avoid wearing this dress with loose hair though, and a braid would be the limit. I think I should wear it with an updo, a low bun, or anything that keeps my neck free of any hair to keep up with the elegance of the dress.
In conclusion...
There's a very soft look about this dress. The pleated collar has white lace around it; the polka dots are really small and light pink. You have to look carefully to see the amount of detail because everything blends in so well and nothing about the pattern is shocking. I'd say the hem is what stands out the most.
Fits very nicely. My mom also had to tighten the elastics around the waist because they were a bit too loose. I'd definitely avoid wearing this dress with loose hair though, and a braid would be the limit. I think I should wear it with an updo, a low bun, or anything that keeps my neck free of any hair to keep up with the elegance of the dress.
In conclusion...
As I said, I am quite happy with my purchases. Of course, I like some dresses better than others. I don't plan on going on another Lodispostto OPs spree because except for these dresses, there weren't many that caught my eye (thank God because now I've got enough dresses anyway.)
As I said, I am quite happy with my purchases. Of course, I like some dresses better than others. I don't plan on going on another Lodispostto OPs spree because except for these dresses, there weren't many that caught my eye (thank God because now I've got enough dresses anyway.)
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