gothicmarshmallon - Aristocrat

Aristocrat

Not real aristocrats, unfortunatley, but styled after them; Aristocrat is a fashion that is most popular in japan, but has small followings wherever. It is styled after what vistorian men wore, (yes, even for the girls), especially the upper-classes.

Note that Aristocrat is not Kodona. Kodona (and Ouji) are the male versions of lolita, whilst aristocrat is the counterpart to the more mature Madam and/or victoriana fashions. "Kodonas" might wear knickers (not the underwear!!!) with a proper blouse and a vest, while aristocrats would wear a whole suit; a suit like those from the Victorian Era; not a tuxedo.

A typical aristocrat outfit consists of a waistocoat, frilly lolita-esque blouse or just a regualar white shirt if it's formal enough, either victorian-esque shoes/boots or platforms, and fitted trousers. Nothing overly loose and DEFINATLEY not jeans. Common colors are black, grey and pinstripe. Common accessories in aristocrat include top hats, neckties/cravats/ascots/etc, canes, and ocaisionally capes.

As with Kodona, hair is usually done in an elegant but still MALE way. Those with longer hair typically hide a bun under a hat or tie it with a ribbon at the base of their neck.

Make up should be mature, but subtle. Never over done, and at most some foundation and a little dark eye make-up. Anything more ruins the image of victoriana that Aristocrat is supposed to be about. One doesn't want to look like a drag queen, even if this is a somewhat androgynous style.

Aristocrats often develop little quirks associated with victorian gentlemen; An intersest in victorian literature, victorian-esque mannerisms (NOT to the extent of neo-victorian, obv), and the like. They also often listen to classical music, and go to see operas and plays and such.

It is worth noting that aristocrats do not have to listen solely to classical music, victorian-inspired bands such as rasputina or versailles are perfectly acceptable.

Image base from deviantart, clothes (including hat *feels proud*) by me. Info completley mine.