10 things you can't live without in lolita fashion

#1 Inspiration

I always look at pictures on the internet to get inspired!

#2 Wigs

I was wondering lately why I always found that my outfits didn't look right and were missing something. Then I realized a wig can make a big difference, I have thin hair.

#3 Meetings

I always really enjoy them and wish I could attend/host more! Without meetings, lolita fashion would only be half the fun. 

#4 Rules and guidelines

Most people don't like the lolita rules. I sometimes don't like them either because some people intepret them as too strict or not strict enough. However, it is rules and guidelines that often prevents people without much fashion sense, like me, from looking bad.
#5 Creativity
Within the limits of the lolita rules, I think there is enough room for creativity. Without creativity, outfits get boring very quickly.
#6 Makeup

When you have spend (too) much time and money on your outfit, I think you need to put some effort in the rest of your look too, otherwise it looks unfinished!

#7 Bloomers

Yes, these are essential, but I don't wear them only to avoid flashing my panties. I like long bloomers with lace that give an antique doll-look when peeking out under a skirt, and garter bloomers (I even have two pairs of garter bloomers, and maybe I'll buy another pair in the future)
#8 A petticoat
I only have this on the eighth place because sometimes I think lolita outfits can look good without a petticoat as well. For example with old school, casual and sometimes even classic lolita when the skirt is full enough by itself. However, with sweet lolita it is essential unless the skirt has a build-in petti.
#9 Knowing what looks good, and what doesn't

Seriously, what can look good on a mannequin on the internet doesn't always look good in real life or on you. I've learned this the hard way by wasting my money, and now I know what kind of things don't suit me I feel I can finally enjoy the fashion.

#10 Enough clothes

This depends on the individual. For me, 'enough' is around 10 dresses/skirts or something.