gothicmarshmallon - Classic Lolita

Classic Lolita

Classic lolita is a more mature stlye of lolita that focuses on Baroque, Regency, and Rocaille styles. Colors and patterns used in classic lolita can be seen as a combination of the gothic and sweet styles; it is not as dark as Gothic Lolita, but not as cutesy as sweet Lolita. This look can be seen as the more sophisticated, mature Lolita style because of its use of small, intricate patterns, as well more muted colors on the fabric and in the overall design. Designs containing a-lines, as well as Empire waists are also used to add to the more mature look of the classic style, most classic Lolita outfits, however, still stick to the basic Lolita silhouette. Shoes and accessories are less whimsical and more functional. Jewelry with intricate designs is also common. The makeup used in classic Lolita is often a more muted version of the sweet Lolita makeup, with an emphasis placed on natural coloring. An example of the classical Lolita brands are Juliette et Justine, Innocent World, Victorian Maiden, Triple Fortune, and Mary Magdalene.
Classic Lolita is the tamest of all the Lolita styles as many Classic dresses could pass for a garden party, church or summer dress. Unlike Sweet Lolita that is about looking cute, Classic Lolita is about looking classy, and harks back to Lolita fashion's roots in Victorian fashion, taking inspiration from the floral patterns, and the sense of elegance of the era; bold colors aren't normally found in Classic Lolita clothing.

Classic lolitas tend be the ones who insist upon manners and often act COMPLETLEY victorian. They don't look as out there as other lolitas, so feel they must act a little stranger.

Music and interests tend to be classical, british and victorian, much like most lolita styles.

Image from deviantart, first paragraph from wikipedia, second from lolitafashion.org, everything else by me.