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Lolita fashion

Lolita fashion is a type of clothing style that has a very particular look. People who like it choose clothes that are inspired by the lifestyles from Victorian times, the Edwardian era and the Rococo period.

Dresses are long, flowing, with a very full skirt – like princesses might wear! The style also features lace, ruffles, and bows, which are all things that make clothes look fancy. The colors that Lolita fashion uses most are pastel shades of pink, blue, and purple.

One of the defining looks of Lolita fashion is the shape of the dress. The top part of the dress is often tight-fitting, which means it's snug around the chest, and then it flares out widely into a big skirt that goes all the way down to the ground. The skirt also often has lots of layers or a petticoat underneath to make it extra big.

Lolita fashion goes beyond just the clothes. People who follow the style also do their hair and makeup in a particular way, like little bows in their hair, or braids, or ringlets. They also add on pretty accessories like headbands, bags, and jewelry.

So, in summary, Lolita fashion is when people choose to dress up like princesses and like their clothes fancy and very frilly. They also like to do their hair in pretty styles and add extra beautiful accessories to their outfits.
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