Kodona

    Kodona, often referred to as 'Boystyle' or 'Ouji' (meaning 'Prince' in Japanese), involves much more boy-ish clothing than most styles.

    Usually this style, ironically, is worn mostly with women instead of men, but wither one can dress it if they choose to. Suspenders, bow ties, neck ties and bowler caps. Long socks are often worn, too (remember about modesty? ;D)

    Hair is often shorter, and may be in a more boy-ish style. Those with longer hair may want to hide their hair in a bun underneath a cap, if they choose to.

    Makeup is usually more less, but dark makeup can be applied around the eyes.

Punk Lolita

    Punk Lolita, just like the name itself says, is a style that is quite hard to pull off and is difficult, as it takes the knowledge of Lolita and Punk combined together to create a great-looking Punk Lolita outfit.

    The bell-shaped skirt can be worn but at times, it can be a little bit shorter for this style. Plaid, tartan and leopard prints are quite common to see, as well as striped socks and fishnet tights, unlike other styles where wearing fishnet tights isn't worn. Mini hats look very nice with with this style.
    Shoes are sometimes chunky, like platforms, or more punk-ish types shoes like Doc Martens.
    Common motifs include skulls, safety pins, checkered prints,badges and slogans.

    Some brands include:
Peace Now
Putumayo
h.NAOTO

Wa/Qi Lolita

    Wa Lolita is taken from traditional Japanese clothing, commonly the Yukata or Kimono. Wa Lolita (and also Qi Lolita) aren't seen very often, and seem to look like cosplay if done wrongly. 


    Qi Lolita is also very similar to Wa Lolita, except that it's based on Chinese traditional clothing.


    Wa Lolita is usually seen with a shorter version of a Yukata, but with a few frills and still maintains it's skirts shape usually with the help of petticoats.


    Traditional fabrics can be very extravagant and will look lovely, but fabric with traditional-inspired prints are also fine and can be used. Very shiny fabrics like silk are often unused, as they will make the outfit look cheap and will not really be considered as Lolita. 
    Traditional shoes such as 'Geta' may be worn, but it is more common to see Lolita shoes worn instead.


    Traditional Japanese hairclips will look so beautiful with this hairstyle. As for makeup, it is best worn light and natural as always. Geisha-inspired makeup shouldn't be worn too much, as it will look a bit too costumey and will ruin the look of this beautiful style.
    Paper fans and parasols can be held with to compliment this style.


    A few brands include:
Aya
Nedjimama Maria

Shiro/Kuro Lolita

    Shiro Lolita, also known as 'White Lolita' is just like what the name itself means; the theme being white , cream or an off-white Lolita Style.


    The style can actually be any Lolita style, for example Sweet or Classic, but just white coloured and is then classified as Shiro.
Wearing black shoes with Shiro Lolita is a big no-no, for obvious reasons.




  Kuro Lolita, or 'Black Lolita' is the exact opposite of Shiro Lolita but in this case, black.
This style is very simple, and can be fairly easy to wear for beginners (and the same also goes to Shiro, too).


    A very clever idea is when two people, one Shiro and one Kuro, pair themselves together to create a very interesting distinction.

Casual Lolita

    Casual Lolita can actually be any Lolita style, but much more toned down that it is acceptable for everyday casual wear (but it's still Lolita!). 


    Cutsews are often worn, instead of the common blouses. Cardigans or boleros can be seen, too. T-shirts or jackets/ jumpers can also be worn with this style. Although this is a much more casual style, baggy clothing shouldn't be worn, as this will ruin the Lolita figure. It is also very important that your outfit is well coordinated. Throwing on whatever and calling it Casual Lolita isn't such a good thing. 


    Hair accessories are much more toned down just like the style itself; them being much more simpler and smaller. Hair clips and bows are very common. Headdresses and hats aren't very suitable for this style. Shoes can still be Lolita, or more casual. Remember to keep your shoes clean!

    Makeup is best natural because, once again, this style is very much toned down. Hair is the same; very simple curls or braids are familiar. It doesn't really matter what your hairstyle is for Casual Lolita, as long as it's very neat and tidy.


    A few brands for Casual Lolita include:
Emily Temple Cute (or ETC)
MILK

    Remember: Keep it simple for this style!

Country Lolita

    Country Lolita is very much similar to Sweet Lolita, although it has some key motifs that set them two apart. Just like it's name, Country Lolita includes things such as gingham prints, straw baskets, hats and fruit.

    

    This style is mostly worn with a blouse underneath, maybe because it's also related to the outdoors. Like all styles, country Lolita is always modest, and usually requires the bell-shaped skirt, just like Sweet Lolita.

    The make-up suited for this style should be basic and natural. If you're going outside, sunscreen, light lipstick and some blush will look great. 

    Common patterns and motifs seen in Country Lolita include things related to nature such as fruit and flowers, gingham prints, hats and straw baskets.

    A few common brands for this style are:

Angelic Pretty (also known as AP)

Metamorphose Temps de Fille (or Meta)

Baby the Stars Shine Bright (BtSSB or Baby)

Hime Lolita

    Hime Lolita, or 'Princess Lolita,' is a very elegant style of lolita that often draws in miniature crowns, tiaras, extravagant or large hair and dresses. Because Hime Lolita does catch the feel of royalty, and class, it is hard to pull this style off unless you are very well groomed, and have done your best to look 'Princess-like.'

    Any natural-looking make-up will look lovely with this style, just remember that the key is looking classy.

Make up is light and can be girly, though with some coordinations, a bit more mature make up is acceptable.

    The hair is commonly curled and carefully styled to create an elegant and extravagant feel. Make up is light and girly, though with some coordinations, a bit more mature make up is acceptable.
    Pearls, roses, bows or anything elegant like tiaras and crowns are very common for Hime Lolita, and suits this style perfectly.


    Brands for Hime Lolita include:
Jesus Diamante
Baby the Stars Shine Bright (also known as BtSSB or Baby)

Guro Lolita

    Guro Lolita, or 'Gore Lolita' is just like the name sounds; gory. How bloody is always up to you, and can extend from anything to some band aids, bandages, a sling, eyepatches, or some blood splatters on your clothing. Try not to over-do it though! Remember that some of the clothes you customise may be expensive. If you don't want to stain your clothes with fake blood, a lot of Guro Lolitas would wear an apron over it, and put fake blood stains on the apron instead. Guro Lolita is a style of Lolita that tries to characterise a 'broken-doll' sort of look; a gruesome yet innocent style of Lolita. 
    
    The most familiar colours that go well with this style are red, white and black. Remember this style still needs to remain modest, just most other Lolita styles.


    Make up for this style can be more creepier and slightly more darker than usual, to give it that 'broken-doll' look.


    A few motifs sometimes include things related to hospitals (meaning bandages, blood stains, etc.).


    Some brands for Guro Lolita include:
blahblahospital
Putumayo

Remember that you don't have to go to the extent that you'll be carrying knives around or munching on a bloody teddy bear for this style. ;)

    

Sailor Lolita

    Sailor Lolita is a very oceanic-themed that combines Lolita with the Japanese sailor-style uniform.

    Dark blues, whites and blacks are very commonly used with this style.

    Like most Lolita styles, the same bell-shaped skirt is expected but quite often this skirt may be pleated, and the outfit may often include a puffed-short-sleeved blouse that includes a few buttons, a sailor collar and a pocket. Sailor caps, or even miniature versions of them can also be worn, but the traditional head bow is also common.

    Although striped socks may not work with a lot of Lolita styles, they often look nice when coordinated into a Sailor Lolita outfit. Plain socks are also suitable. 

    A few motifs seen with this style are stripes, anchors and boats; anything nautical, really!

    As for make-up, the usual light, natural and simple is familiar with Sailor Lolita.

    A brand that features a few Sailor Lolita pieces is Fanplusfriend, also known as F+F.

    

    

Classic Lolita

    Classic Lolita is the most disciplined of all the Lolita styles. 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 refined, and pulls back to Lolita fashion's roots in Victorian fashion, being influenced from the floral patterns, and the feel of delicacy of that generation. 

    
    Bold colours aren't normally found in Classic Lolita clothing, mostly muted colours such as pink and blue, or richer jewel tones. Most dressed are usually with floral prints or solid colours.

    Unlike the other styles of Lolita, many Classic Lolita skirts have an A-line shape instead of the normal bell and cupcake shaped skirt. The length of the skirt can be slightly longer than the standard knee-length and sometimes even calf-length. Socks are rarely worn with this style; it is considered too 'child-like'.

    Accessories for this style are very simple, although fancy hats and bonnets can be worn. Shoes are more sophisticated with this style, unlike Sweet Lolita and is much more mature. 

    Like the most Lolita styles, light and natural makeup is suggested but depending on your outfit and occasion, darker makeup that is still able to create a soft look can be appropriate. Hair is usually kept in natural colours (sometimes no wigs or brightly coloured hair).
    A few patterns you will mostly see in Classic Lolita are floral prints, or anything related to nature.


    Some brands of this style include:
Mary Magdelene (also called MM)
Victorian Maiden (or VM)
Juliette et Justine (also JetJ or J&J)
Innocent World (also known as IW)

Gothic Lolita

    A Gothic Lolita outfit, like any other Lolita style, is very modest. It’s commonly seen with a bell-shaped skirt and puffed sleeves (but not always). The colours are usually made up of dark, rich colours such as the traditional black, burgundy, purple and dark blues. Black and white is a very familiar coordination choice.

    The makeup for this style can range from a simple, natural look to something a bit darker and more dramatic such as having dark eyes with red lipstick, depending on your coordination. A very common mistake, especially for beginners, is the use of black lipstick and a very white face. The reason why this is usually frowned upon is because it takes the elegance away.
    A few common motifs for this style are religious imagery, roses and architecture.


    Some brands of this style include:
Moi-meme-Moitie (also known as MMM and Moitie. This is probably the most known Gothic Lolita brand.)
Atelier Boz 
Antique BeasT

    

Sweet Lolita

    Sweet Lolita is the most child-like and girliest of all Lolita styles, and is possibly the most popular. Pastel and light colours are most commonly seen in this style, such as pink, blue and white. Nonetheless, it’s not odd to see outfits in black and white. Outfits in this style are usually adorned with lots of bows, frills, ruffles and lace. Very poofy cupcake shaped skirts are considered adorable. Sweet Lolita’s may wear several petticoats in order to acquire that perfect shape. Sweet Lolita has also been influenced by Decora, which has brought the OTT Sweet style that is often seen today.

    Shoes worn with this style usually have low, stout heels, with arched toes. Knee high socks are the most familiar type of hosiery worn with this style, but tights with cute patterns can also be used. Headpieces extend from traditional rectangular headdresses and headbows to fancy hats shaped like cakes.

    Makeup is usually light and natural with this style; however, with more OTT outfits being made at our time, heavier makeup may actually be more suitable. Examples of this include circle lenses and false eyelashes to make the eyes appear broader and more charming, false nails and gems stuck onto the face. Hair also depends on the complexity of the outfit. Sometimes pastel wigs are used, and can involve lots of bouncy curls or are put up in pigtails and teased until they’re very poofy. Simple styles like plaits, pigtails and curls are also very familiar with this style.

    Patterns you will commonly see in Sweet Lolita include types of desserts and sweets like strawberries, cherries, cakes and fruit, musical notes, cute animals, cute floral prints, merry-go-rounds and toys like teddy bears. Some fairy tale inspired prints can be seen around, too.

Some brands of this style include:

Baby, the Stars Shine Bright (also known as Baby or BtSSB; one of the most popular Sweet Lolita brands) 

Angelic Pretty (also known as its initials, AP)    

Anna House (or AH)

Metamorphose Temps De Fille (also known as Meta)