I pretty much never turn on MSN unless someone asks me to get on. LOL. >_>; I never seem to get anything done when I do. XD And I like gold. 8D
I didn't even know that my outfit was called "wa style". That site is so cool! ::bookmarks:: 8D But "wa style" Lolita is definitely my favorite. :3 I don't so much want to look like a Victorian doll. I mean. I'm a white Western girl, I've seen those dolls too much so they're not quite as special to me, so I'd like a touch of at least punk if not Eastern flavor to my Lolita. XD But, yeah, the outfit would definitely be "wa" style. :3
Yes - this'll be... hmm.... The third or fourth convention I've worn it to, plus Halloween. I know a lot of people do retire their cosplay or EGL outfits after one convention, but that's generally if they either have a lot of money to blow or if they make it themselves and can then sell it off after they've worn it out. XD There are plenty of cosplayers who recycle their costumes for several conventions or years. Either to wear them to different conventions or to costume parties, at least. And many cosplayers improve the costume or tweak it each time they wear it.
I bought my outfit from Bodyline ->
http://www.bodyline.co.jp/bodyline/ like, the actual place in Tokyo. XD ::points to the tiny photo:: They were having a sale so I *think* my dress was only about 60 USD, but after taxes for money conversion it was probably closer to 100 USD.... But so worth it. >_>;
::poking around the online store now:: OMG. The yukata are so CHEAP right now. Maybe I'll treat myself. >_> LOL you can get
the same dress for cheaper... But that's not including S&H so. :'
But if you decide to order from them, make sure you measure properly. The outfit I got was about the only thing I liked, that was in my size, and not horribly expensive. XD