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Brands like Liz Lisa: 6 Japanese girly and jirai-kei labels, and which ship overseas
Shopping Guide

Brands like Liz Lisa: 6 Japanese girly and jirai-kei labels, and which ship overseas

If you like Liz Lisa's ribbons, checks and tiered skirts, these six Japanese labels sit nearby: Ank Rouge, NOEMIE, axes femme, DearMyLove, MA*RS and Nogenki. Style, price range, sizes, and how to buy each from outside Japan.

Japanese kawaii brands that go past L: measured in cm (Bodyline, DearMyLove, JIRAPI, CIELOHUK)
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Japanese kawaii brands that go past L: measured in cm (Bodyline, DearMyLove, JIRAPI, CIELOHUK)

Four Japanese jirai-kei and ryousangata brands sell sizes beyond L. Real bust and waist measurements, in centimetres, from the official product pages for Bodyline (to 4L), DearMyLove (to 3L), JIRAPI (to 5XL) and CIELOHUK (to XXL), plus how to compare them.

Liz Lisa size chart: what “free size” measures in cm, by item
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Liz Lisa size chart: what “free size” measures in cm, by item

Liz Lisa sells almost everything in one 'free' size. Here are the real measurements in centimetres for dresses, blouses, knits, skirts and coats on the official Japanese store, how to read the 'max waist' figure, and how to compare against a dress you already own.

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Brands like Liz Lisa: 6 Japanese girly and jirai-kei labels, and which ship overseas
Shopping Guide

Brands like Liz Lisa: 6 Japanese girly and jirai-kei labels, and which ship overseas

If you like Liz Lisa's ribbons, checks and tiered skirts, these six Japanese labels sit nearby: Ank Rouge, NOEMIE, axes femme, DearMyLove, MA*RS and Nogenki. Style, price range, sizes, and how to buy each from outside Japan.

Japanese kawaii brands that go past L: measured in cm (Bodyline, DearMyLove, JIRAPI, CIELOHUK)
Shopping Guide

Japanese kawaii brands that go past L: measured in cm (Bodyline, DearMyLove, JIRAPI, CIELOHUK)

Four Japanese jirai-kei and ryousangata brands sell sizes beyond L. Real bust and waist measurements, in centimetres, from the official product pages for Bodyline (to 4L), DearMyLove (to 3L), JIRAPI (to 5XL) and CIELOHUK (to XXL), plus how to compare them.

Liz Lisa size chart: what “free size” measures in cm, by item
Shopping Guide

Liz Lisa size chart: what “free size” measures in cm, by item

Liz Lisa sells almost everything in one 'free' size. Here are the real measurements in centimetres for dresses, blouses, knits, skirts and coats on the official Japanese store, how to read the 'max waist' figure, and how to compare against a dress you already own.

Shift your whole look with 4 accessories, no new clothes required
Accessories

Shift your whole look with 4 accessories, no new clothes required

You don't need a new wardrobe to try jirai-kei or ryousangata — the fastest, cheapest way in is accessories around the face and neck. A practical technique for shifting a plain outfit toward either style.

The 7 types of jirai-kei (and a quick quiz to find yours)
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The 7 types of jirai-kei (and a quick quiz to find yours)

Jirai-kei isn't one look — it splits into at least seven distinct styles, from soft ryousangata to full gothic. What defines each one, and a quick branching quiz to figure out which fits you.

Bodyline: the Japanese lolita brand most beginners start with
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Bodyline: the Japanese lolita brand most beginners start with

Bodyline is the budget Tokyo lolita brand most overseas beginners buy first — and one of the few with an official international storefront. What it sells, how sizing works, and how shipping and customs actually work from outside Japan.

Liz Lisa: buying Japan's classic girly brand from outside Japan
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Liz Lisa: buying Japan's classic girly brand from outside Japan

Liz Lisa is a 1999-founded Shibuya girly brand known for floral prints, ribbons and frills. What it costs, how its 'free size' actually fits, and how to order it once you're outside Japan — including the international storefront and proxy-shipping alternatives.

What is jirai-kei? A primer for international readers
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What is jirai-kei? A primer for international readers

Jirai-kei (地雷系) is a Japanese street-fashion aesthetic centred on dark cuteness and emotional ambivalence. A short, friendly primer for anyone new to the look.

Chokers for jirai-kei: velvet, lace, and the one mistake to avoid
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Chokers for jirai-kei: velvet, lace, and the one mistake to avoid

A choker is the single accessory most associated with jirai-kei. A short, practical guide to thickness, material, and pairing with the rest of the outfit.

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Note: sizing notes and fit reports reflect personal experience. Please confirm details on the official brand site before purchasing.