Punk Lolita (also: Lolita Punk) is as the name suggests, heavily influenced by Western punk fashion, but is generally a cuter adaption. Punk Lolita was highly popular during the early 2000's, along with the traditional Gothic Lolita silhouette. However, it's had a noticeable decline in popularity in recent years with the rise of Ama Lolita.
This style is often more casual-looking than other Lolita styles. A typical outfit will have a mini tophat, a simple cutsew with a deconstructed Lolitaesque print, a pleated tartan skirt and chunky platform boots. Sometimes Punk Lolitas will be seen with nekomimi (cat ears), although it's considered cosplay by the majority of Lolitas.
Style is edgy and cute.
The most common color scheme is black x red. Black x white, pink, purple and yellow are also frequent.
Patterns include tartan, polkadots, checkerboard, diamond, stripes, spider web and leopard.
Common print motifs are crowns, crosses, roses, skulls and trump.
Clothing features a mix of punk and lolita elements. Small amounts of lace and ribbons. Frills are found in larger quantities.
Fabrics are usually deconstructed with several layers. Leather/pleather is used at times.
Headwear is most often mini tophats, headbows or nekomimi (cat ears; associated with cosplay).
Blazers and biker jackets are associated with Punk Lolita.
Skirt length is usually knee-length or a tad shorter.
Punk Lolita has generally less skirt poof than other styles.
Pleated skirts.
Striped knee/overknee socks, fishnet tights, tartan tights/socks, torn tights. Often mismatched.
Punk Lolita is the only style to feature poofy leg and arm warmers.
Accessories are standard punk-related items, such as chains, rivets, studded belts, round badges, safety pins, ties, studded bracelets and studded chokers with lace. Spiked items are a bit more uncommon in Punk Lolita.
Shoes include platform Mary Janes, platform combat boots, platform oxford shoes and creepers.
Bags can be plain to match a more edgy style, or in shape of animals for a more cute look.
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