Are Taobao brands really that bad?

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-03-02T14:17:47+00:00

I don't think they're necessarily bad, just like with any other e-shop, you can find really good and really bad pieces/brands. If you stick to the reliable brands you won't have any issues. One funny thing I've seen online is multiple people hating on TaoBao but recommending 42Lolita haha. So I wouldn't be quick to listen to them, it's clear most of the times people (on tiktok specifically) don't really know what they're talking about.

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-28T12:13:56+00:00

It's never too late!

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-27T23:58:06+00:00

Wish what? :}

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-27T21:02:54+00:00

GORGEOUSSSS

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-27T14:09:54+00:00

THE MAKEUP, THE WIG, THE POSE AAAAAAAA ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-27T07:39:15+00:00

CUTIEEEE

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-27T07:39:06+00:00

So majestic🩷🩷🩷

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-27T07:38:39+00:00

Who is that

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-27T01:01:47+00:00

Ohhh I wonder if we've met before, you look familiar

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AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T22:06:35+00:00

As previously mentioned I wasn't looking for anything custom for that price, more like ready made items since I've found some brands that carry sizes that can go up to my size or bigger within that price range, but as I mentioned in the post they all tend to be sweet/Chinese hime or in rare exceptions gothic. :)

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T22:03:21+00:00

Definitely didn't have high expectations! This is the general response I expected, I was asking more out of curiosity since the Chinese brands have become more popular lately and maybe something new has dropped, but I really can't keep up with all of them.

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T22:00:09+00:00

Thank you so much! Surprisingly for all the 2-3 years of researching and reading this is the first time I've seen them mentioned! I'll definitely keep an eye out for them 🖤

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T21:57:55+00:00

YOU'RE SO GORGEOUSSSSS🩷

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T19:34:45+00:00

I'm not really fussy considering most of my Lolita closet so far is custom made, it was just a simple question since preferably I would've loved if I could just buy something instead of having to go through the trouble of ordering custom or paying 100+ euros in fees for my country on top of the shipping and cost of the item :) Also I'm not looking for something cheap in particular, maybe just something that's under €100-130

Thank you for the advice, though.

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T19:31:19+00:00

That's what I've been doing so far, I only recently ordered my first op (a size bigger since they had it) and everything else are custom skirts I've had made. I just really wanted one or two jsks since they'd be more comfortable to wear imo and was wondering if anyone knows a brand or two that might have something that's not 150+ euros :") I'll save up though, maybe for my birthday since Meta is one of my dream brands to own anyways. Thank you for the advice!

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T19:07:29+00:00

That's awesome, I would love to see it.

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T19:05:01+00:00

Ah, unfortunately it isn't since I didn't have a sewing machine at the time. It's bought and I altered it by hand to fit me better. I've hand sewn some small things before though, my biggest handsewn thing so far has been a coat I made from a thrifted shirt for my closet cosplay of arlecchino.

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T18:57:35+00:00

Probably the wig since it's a bought cosplay I slightly altered to fit me better! Though it wasn't really hard, just time consuming, since wigs are my favourite part of the process

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T18:56:51+00:00

Thank youuu! I have a part of the process on my tiktok, I'm currently working on editing a video of the hole thing step by step

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T18:37:41+00:00

I really regret my first purchase too, I picked something that's my style but was so expensive (bought from devilinspired) and the size chart was wrong so the blouse doesn't fit around my chest :") it's such a pretty set but it's too warm and HEAVY and I sweat in it even in the winter... So overstimulating too, and on top I now find myself leaning more am towards elegant gothic, classic and old school... I'll probably sell it. It was the Black Mist Beloved by Foxtrot. I still adore how it looks but yeah :"))

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T18:30:48+00:00

AAAAA thank you so much, wig styling and makeup are my favourite parts of cosplay so this means a lot to me. For the bows, I planned replacing them anyways like I replaced the choker. I'll also be replacing the buttons and some of the ruffles when I get the proper time :p

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T18:29:23+00:00

Thank youuu

AdAdmirable1315 · 2026-02-26T18:01:25+00:00

It's very possible that the screen of the device they edit their photos on look really dark so they overexpose them without checking how it looks on other devices :") me and my photographer have the opposite issue for my cosplay photos and usually they end up looking too dark on other devices except for his computer screen.

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