The Style of Lolita ------ Punk Lolita

• 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.