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 bought another Lodispotto OP on Fril with a different proxy (DEJAPAN) which you can see in this post.
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
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...
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.)
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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