This is a list of places I have bought from, or want to buy from! I am sharing it with you, but this list is mostly for my own good so I have a list of taobao shops I can check whenever I want to get something new.
Things will only be included if they have the following:
- Have pieces that fit at least 97 cm bust (preferably 100cm min), 80 cm waist
- That I like and would wear (:P)
Shops/places I have purchased pieces from (need to update lmao)
- Closet Child: Yes, their UI is dated, but you can really end up finding nice prices on stuff! A lot of non-lolita and goth stuff is there, so I usually end up buying stuff for my non-lolita wardrobe while I’m here
- Wunderwelt: I have bought secondhand and new brand from here (Ichigo15 and Moi Meme Moitie), no particularly bad experiences, except the old site was very slow, but they did fix that. However– I don’t know if this is still a thing, but I do remember one time having an issue where the categories on the top bar would get you fewer results than manually filtering for whatever you want from the side bar?
- Atelier Pierrot: Lots of neat brands here, I bought my Violet Fane from here (which, I could have bought directly but they didn’t have cult of the sea on their site). I do want to get an Atelier Pierrot brand piece, but nothing has quite called out to me yet. I am also a bit curious on Marble, because they’re such an old brand, but their stock photos are a bit… Hm.
- Lacemarket: I’ve been on here for years and have done both buying and selling. For me, I have definitely come to appreciate it for hunting indie brand secondhand (For things that I don’t think will get rereleased) But beware of scalpers
- Bodyline: I haven’t bought from them in a while, but it’s not a bad place to keep an eye on once in a while for sales. I know there’s a reseller on lacemarket that also stocks their stuff. Their shipping can be pretty slow if you choose standard (Thoguh I have heard expedited is ridiculously fast)
- Fan+Friend: They are nice if you have a particularly specific construction in mind, and they do custom sizing, but the work can be inconsistent (I have had good luck for the most part, but I have heard Stories). Be sure to read the descriptions carefully and stare at the pieces for any particularly questionable design choices (look at my vest from them for an example of what I mean….. It was specifically designed to fray…)
- https://xiantailangcos.taobao.com Sentaro, I haven’t bought from them firsthand YET, but I have a blouse of theirs secondhand and it’s so nice?? Im definitely ordering a blouse for myself from them very soon
- https://krad666.taobao.comKrad Lanrette, got Lost in Sea Blue Secondhand, and Transylvania Moonlight (almost called it hotel transylvania whoops) from them, nice quality, lovely prints, though I would prefer transylvania moonlight in skirt form
- https://pumpkincat.taobao.com/ got dragons treasure secondhand, GORGEOUS piece, lovely fabric and print, I would love to buy from pumpkin cat directly one day if they come with a print that grabs my attention in the same way
Places I want to buy from
- Mercari/fril: I know this often where you can find very good deals on brand pieces, but I haven’t quite moved over to do it, and I’m also not 100% sure what the best shopping service would be (I have used Buyee in the past, but I have heard many horror stories, and won’t be using the in the future)
- Marble: okay this is more of a morbid curiosity but i am SO FASCINATED by them, they’ve been around so long and their stuff looks like something misa amane would wear, if I ever see a piece of theirs secondhand that I like or discounted, I may take the plunge
- https://catteaparty.taobao.com Generally more sweet, I do appreciate their accessories
- https://shop71081887.taobao.com/ ZJ Story, as of writing (02/05/22) I have heard they are closing for a bit, so once they’re back up, I’m keeping an eye on what they release! I have a dream dress that im hoping to get… one day…
- https://shop35513190.taobao.com Ichigo 15, there isn’t a particular piece that calls out to me at the moment, but I do like their general style, so it is on my list of shops to check
- https://arcaetovis.taobao.com their stuff just looks so cool?? It has the romantic gothic feeling im looking for
- https://shop123260765.taobao.com/ I always miss their prints when they have them in my size but they do have some prints I’m interested in
- https://funccino.taobao.com Some gorgeous prints that I was too late to get sadly
- https://keleven.taobao.com if demon king ever gets another release i WILL be there
- https://x-lolita.taobao.com Lingxi, I am in awe of the embroidery on their pieces and interesting cuts. Nothing has QUITE gotten me to decisively buy just yet, but I am close, the pieces look super interesting to me
- https://shop159463611.taobao.com/ ouroboros, they have some nice-looking solid gothic pieces that i’m curious about for sure! Keeping an eye on what they might have in the future
- https://nlala.taobao.com/ Princess Chronicles! I want to do more ouji this year- their sizing is pretty close for me sometimes, though, which is my one big concern
- https://princutess.taobao.com what is with these bones? I want to know, like. How big are these? Are they an accessory, or…? I think I want one?
- https://rose-melody.taobao.com/ very nice, classic feeling pieces
- https://motan.taobao.com more of a gothic shop, geez they have. SO MUCH stuff, i haven’t sorted through it all
- https://heisei.taobao.com/ more old-school looking pieces
- https://shop418890523.taobao.com some old school looking pieces– last time I checked, stuff was not quite what I was looking for but it’s worth keeping an eye on them for any new releases? The quality seems a bit fucky honestly
- https://shop122320029.taobao.com honestly, i just like the harnesses they have even if i dont know that i would put those in a coord
- https://acyuthorizon.taobao.com gorgeous prints and interesting blouses, I like what I see from them.
- https://amastacia.world.taobao.com more on the aristo goth side, very pretty things, hope i can grab one one day
- https://shop118489571.taobao.com/ Belle Langue: please please PLEASE rerelease the code jsk again for me,,
- https://shop403640136.taobao.com bhiner won’t even acknowledge this shop exists for me but i really want one of their fans…
- https://xiaoheshang.taobao.com CUTE WINTER BOOTS.
- https://shop62698422.taobao.com tons of accessories, CUTE earmuffs!!
- https://lunaborgia.taobao.com nice gothic jewelry
- https://shop189252141.taobao.com red maria, socks
- https://rojiroji.taobao.com socks
- https://shop555374285.taobao.com/ witch hats
- https://rose-of-sharon.taobao.com jewelry and hats- gorgeous necklaces, also they have crochet headpieces?? interesting