[coord] redoing a previous outfit

Sometimes I go back to my older outfits and see if there is anything I can do to improve them, whether with new accessories or shoes or jewelry, to create a better and more cohesive look. No one starts off perfect in lolita fashion, not even if you buy an entire top-to-bottom coord from a brand, because something might be off with the fit or the hair or shoes, and it takes a little time to see what can be done to improve.

So here is my original outfit from last year; not offensive, but not particularly flattering either. The socks were off-white and gold, which only matched the pearl/gold crucifix, which itself wasn't the best accessory for such a simple look. I later wore space-themed socks with white calf-high boots, but even then I felt it made me look chunky.

Here is my re-wear (to a recent J-fashion staff meeting), capitalizing on the comfort of the baby doll style of the dress, with 2 slightly different looks.

Alice and the Pirates jsk, Innocent World blouse, Angelic Pretty barette, Bodyline shoes, Forever 21 socks and hairclips, Metamorphose necklace, off-brand purse and rings

I wore a new pure white blouse instead of the now ruined off-brand blouse, but kept the same bow tie and purse. I added plain pearls and a couple of barrettes to decorate the beret, and switched to cute nautical socks and shoes that made for a cute, almost sailor lolita style. I even contemplated wearing the sailor hat I made, but it falls off my head and didn't want to look too costumey at a staff meeting, lol.

For this outfit I wore the rose clips on top of my head instead of clipped to the jsk, and also a thrifted jacket (which I brought anyway because it was cool and rainy). I forwent the jewelry at the actual meeting because seriously, who am I impressing lmao. But I like how this coord appears classic/sweet instead of just sailor. Anyway, it turns out even though the shoes fit my foot and are the size I normally order from Bodyline, my toes felt pinched and cramped after walking just a little bit, so I think new shoes a half size up may be in the future...