#melty ribbon chocolate jsk

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Happy Chocolate Day~🍫

Of course every time Valentine’s rolls around, I am drawn to wearing an AP chocolate print (especially my favourite, Melty Ribbon. An old dream dress, it always makes me happy)!

This coordinate is pretty similar to my Melty Ribbon Chocolate coords of the past. It’s hard to not to reach for the full set again...everything goes so well together (of course it does, but...)

Most clothes Angelic Pretty except blouse (Mary Magdalene) and scarf (Q-pot)

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Angelic Pretty Chocolate Ads

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I recently got back in lolita fashion and of course went a little overboard and so bought a number of items… including my beautiful dream dress finally! Angelic Pretty’s Magic Princess JSK in lavender 💜

Bad news is it does not fit me so for now I will continue to work on losing some weight and also will be practicing how to let the dress out on some cheaper dresses I have coming in the mail soon.

I also have a closet child order coming with Metamorphose temps de filles Magical Stone JSK which I am PRAYING fits me. I also accidentally won some OTKs that are from APs melty ribbon set which I’m hoping fit. If they do I want to create my own chocolate themed dress based on melty ribbon round jsk so that I actually have a dress that will fit me and can be coorded with the socks.

[seams-witch]

outfit for the Harajuku Day Los Angeles

✨outfit breakdown✨

headdress/clips: btssb blouse: dear celine necklace: q-pot bag: vintage coach dress: melty ribbon chocolate collar jsk by angelic pretty socks: ap shoes: frye company

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Replica Sewing Question: I'm trying to make my own DIY replica of AP's Melty Ribbon Chocolate JSK, but I'm confused as to how to make the skirt-area-part. HOW DO I MAKE THE PLEATS?! I know how to make small pleats, but if I want to replicate the skirt exactly, I'll need to make those huge, ironed pleat thingys (I'm bad at explaining things sorry. But if you look at the shape of the skirt you'll probably get what I mean) Could you please explain the process? Do I need need more fabric than usual?

JSK in question:

The thing about doing a skirt like this, with the pleats going all the way to the bottom, is that you can’t think of it like a traditional pleated rectangle skirt.

Instead, you’ll want to think about it more like this JSK pattern from GLB#30

They’re styled differently, but if you visualize the skirt of Melty Chocolate Ribbon without pleats, it’s sort of the same shape, and it has seams on the skirt where Melty Choc has pleats.

So, you’d take a pattern like you’d use for this dress, and then add space in each side seam for your pleat.

You can cut off the part of the pattern that’s the JSK bodice, too. As you can see, this is a pretty simple pattern, and you can just wing it yourself.

The official close-up shows that the pleat is rectangular, even though the panels on the dress are tapered, which means it’s nice and easy to just add on the rectangular pleat. I’d say you’re probably want to add 4ish inches to each side of each panel for the pleats.

Even though the pleats don’t close all the way on the dress, pattern them like they do. Pleats will always pop open a little bit.

Then, once you have the space for your pleats added onto your pattern piece, you can stick all the front pieces next to each other, and all the back pieces next to each other, and then cut out the skirt in two pieces instead of in 11 pieces.

Make sure that you mark the tops and bottoms of the pleats, so that they line up when you fold them.

[pahsmina]

Wardrobe post 2021 part 1 - dresses (image and text heavy)

For years I have wanted to tag along the trend in the EGL community to make a wardrobe post. But I just never took the time and effort to go through with it. Perhaps it’s because I’m so used to writing about merchandise that I sometimes feel a little lost what to write when it comes to clothes? 

So let’s go 2021, let’s do this! 

In this post I will focus on dresses, so get ready for a lot of pictures, along with my endless ramblings. 🙏

Rabbit Circus by Zhijinyuan - Release unknown

Now this dress is a walking mystery for me, which most offbrand dresses often becomes for me. I first saw this on google image search while checking out different circus cords, and I fell in love with it instantly. 

However every site I managed to find it on seemed to be a bit shady, so I was a little bit cautious if I would end up with something similar to the stock photos of it, or a nightmare of cheap fabric. 

At the end I stumbled across it on a Japanese lolita store called Alice Doll, which seemed to be a reseller of some taobao dresses. The price was around 4000 yen, which made me think “at least it’s not a too good to be true deal” and placed an order. 

And I’m so glad I ended up ordering it! 

Yes the skirt part of the dress does feel a bit cheaper in the fabric than my other brand ones, but there is such a lovely attention to details in it! Plus I’m a big fan of the jacquard texture in the fabric. 

Jewelry Print Chiffon JSK by Alice and the Pirates - 2007

Being an adult means I can purchase old dream dresses I used to have as a teenager. And this is one of them!

Funny story, I used to own this print in another model and colour. But sold it because I mostly bought it as a compromise for not finding this specific model. 

So here I am, years later and owning that exact dream. It fits wonderfully, and the asymmetrical cut is even more beautiful in person. 

Sadly mine is missing the pearl chain in the front, so I replaced it with a navy coloured bow instead. 

Twinkle School Tartan JSK by Angelic Pretty - 2007

This feels like a piece of Swedish lolita history. 

Over the years I have seen several people in the community all over Sweden own this dress, and also bought it secondhand from a Swedish lolita. 

I wonder if this is the same dress that all those people have owned before, or if there are more Twinkle School Tartan jsks floating around here? 

Titel unknown by Mary Lolita -  Release unknown

I’m a really big fan of balloons, especially hot air ones. It’s just something about them that always makes me smile. 

So when I found this dress I immediately had to get it, despite not knowing too much about the brand. 

It’s easily one of my most comfortable dresses, and works perfect for more casual, yet colourful outfits. 

Miracle Rabbit by 由纪的八音盒 - 2020

My absolute favorite theme for lolita dresses are circus and rabbit prints, so I was overjoyed when I found out the existance about this dress. 

And not only that, I was quite lucky since it was sold out in almost every model, except my most desired cut, colour and size. A match made in heaven 🐰

Holy Night Story Switch JSK by Angelic Pretty - 2010

Another old dream dress of mine!

I bought this after my last breakup to cheer myself up a lil bit, but despite being purchased during such a sad time I never feel sadness whenever I look at it. 

Except for circus themes, I’m a huge sucker for anything reminding me of marching band outfits. And also rats, rats are very important too. (Yes they are probably mice but let a girl dream) 

My favorite detail on this one is that it’s missing one of the original buttons, and the owner before me replaced it with this crown button instead. I don’t know why, but I just find it super cute haha. 

Dot Jacquard Circus JSK by Innocent World - 2008

More circus dresses! 

I ended up loving this dress so much that I am actually on the hunt for the black one as well. 

Bertille OP by Mary Magdalena - 2009

Despite often dressing in OTT sweet lolita prints, this dress often makes me feel a little bit too overdressed sometimes? It’s just so elegant that I feel a little bit out of place sometimes haha. 

But I don’t have the heart in me to sell it, because when I do end up wearing it I just love the silhouette way too much to even consider parting with it. 

(I do have the bow for the front, I just forgot to dig it up from my accessory boxes) 

Dressing Up Bunny-Chan Corduroy JSK by Angelic Pretty - 2006

Time really has taken it’s toll on this dress. 

I love it to death, but it makes me a little sad to see how much the blue has faded to more of a grey colour. The zipper is also broken and have to be replaced.

Sadly it’s not a hyped enough old school dress to ever see a re-release. So I will continue to care for it till the day it finally gives up. 

...and then buy a new one , because boy oh boy, I love it so much. 

Sugary Carnival OP by Angelic Pretty - 2009 or 2011

I was SUPER lucky when I purchased this dress last year, even if it arrived to me in a condition that is unacceptable in my eyes. 

Always imagined myself buying the JSK version of this colourway, but I ended up liking the OP more than I thought. 

The fabric is quite faded over the years, and I’m a little bit worried it might not match too well with the 2020 re-release of the headbow, but it’s a risk I’m willing to take. 

Tiara Rose Tiered JSK by Angelic Pretty - 2009

My very first Angelic Pretty dress, and it’s still with me. 

Originally purchased to wear to a wedding I was gonna attend, and kept ever since. 

Dreamy Dollhouse Switching JSK by Angelic Pretty - 2009

Another dress from my breakup phase. 

Purchased this while I was hospitalized as a “Bitch you’re gonna get though this”-gift to myself.

I was quite lucky with this find, since I managed to get the JSK and headbow in a set for 5000 yen. 

Frederick Party Picot Lace JSK by Innocent world - 2007

I used to own this skirt in pink many many years ago, but sold it when I was getting into figure collecting and desired money for that instead. Big regrets on my part, since I ever since then desperately wanted it back. 

Since then I have not managed to decide on which cut I desire for the pink one, but I was 100% about the blue one. And luckily that exact cut and colour is hanging safe and sound in my closet 💖

Milky-Chan the Fawn Ribbon JSK by Angelic Pretty - 2009

It’s kind of funny that for SC my plan was to get the JSK, but ended up with the OP instead. And it’s the complete opposite with my Milky-Chan. 

This is another dress that I might not use too much, but it’s mostly because I’m a big slob and terrified of spilling something on it. Plus it’s a nightmare to iron with the ribbons on the straps and the pearl details haha. 

Lyrical Party Going-out JSK by Angelic Pretty -  2011

My love for bunnies of course includes loving Lyrical Bunny. The design of this lil bun is just so cute and I can’t get enough of seeing it. I want to get more items such as accessories and novelties, but there’s always something that stops me from getting them. Like when they do pop up i’m out of cash for the moment, or sell out super fast. 

So I feel lucky to at least own the Lyrical Party JSK. At first I planned on getting this in lavender, but I’m quite happy I ended up with the pink one instead. 

Melty Chocolate High Waist JSK by Angelic Pretty - 2010

My pride and joy, my absolute dreamdress. 

I was on the hunt for this colourway for so long that it drove me crazy. It popped up secondhand on sites not quite perfect for my timezone, so it often sold out while I had been asleep. 

But a few days after Christmas in 2019 it finally showed up while I was still awake, and I purchased it with no hesitation. 

Sugary Carnival JSK by Angelic Pretty - 2021

Not yet in my wardrobe, but I want to mention it anyway. I can’t wait till October😭😭 

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Melty Ribbon Chocolate JSK

Angelic  Pretty’s legendary Melty Ribbon Chocolate is re-released with new mint colorway in a renewal opening of Angelic Pretty Nagoya store. Unlike in the original release’s pink version the mint version has dark brown collar and pleated hem.

How would I fix it? Why not go with the same color style as the pink one has? Why add super dark brown to this very light pastel mint? I’d look back at the pink version and have two shades of mint here for the larger surfaces and use a lighter brown color for the smaller details. With the pink version the dress is darker pink and the collar and pleats are lighter pink but I’d swap those for the mint version. This is such a bummer in my opinion as the colors are too different compared to the beloved original release’s style.

(Stock photo source: Angelic Pretty Online Shop)

(NOTE: This is just my personal, humble opinion, I mean no disrespect by any means!)

[lolita-tips]

Hey there, would love your opinion on a coord I'm working on. I just bought the Melty Ribbon Chocolate low waist JSK in Bitter, and was kind of torn between pink or white for the blouse + tights. Since the dress is simple, I figured solid color tights would look better, but I'm open to suggestions for socks too. I'm wearing dark shoes if that helps. Thanks in advance!

I think that dark brown color looks super cute with a pink blouse and either pink or maybe ivory legwear rather than white which might look too bright against everything else. Your legwear doesn't necessarily have to be the same color as your blouse either, although it can make it a bit easier to work out the rest of the coord because it gives you one less color to balance. Solid tights would work but since the dress is so simple it wouldn’t hurt to go a little bit fancier with them if you wanted to just to add a little something to the coord. If you wanted to run with the chocolate theme and have a sweeter look you could go with chocolate print socks like these in your chosen color scheme. Or if you wanted to go with a more neutral theme could go with a simple design like ribbons and bows with socks like these that would also bring out the gold elements in the dress.

[dapper-doe]

Offbrand Dresses and Coats

Infanta Military Uniform Style A-Line Coat in Black x Gold $100AUD

Yolanda In the Name of Father Capelet & Skirt Set in Black x Gold NWOT $80AUD

Liddle Red Riding Hood Coat in Red NWOT This thing has a HUGE hood $80AUD

Ribbon OP and Belt in Red $50AUD

Wa-Lolita Flower OP Set with Headdress, Legwarmers and Obi $70AUD

Punk-Rave JSK in Pink x Black $40AUD

Dream V Melty Chocolate JSK Replica of Angelic Pretty Melty Chocolate. Free with the Melty Chocolate OP I am selling so you can make matching accessories out of it, or twin with a friend. $30AUD

Halterneck JSK in Wine x Ivory NWOT Replica of a Mary Magdelene Dress $20AUD

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Extra chocolate outfit pictures with Kumya. Why do bears and chocolate go together? Is it because they are both brown?

Coord breakdown on my old post (except kumakumya is from Baby, the Stars Shine Bright, obviously)

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I'll be looking forward to finally wearing Melty Ribbon Chocolate 💖 This cropped up by pure chance NWT shortly after the disappointing announcement that AP rereleased Melty Ribbon Chocolate but just the print in the cut of the Melty Royal Chocolate JSK, and in the M size which is pretty short and small overall on me. This JSK is like a dream though 💖 #angelicpretty #meltyribbonchocolate #coordinate #egl #eglwardrobe #eglfashion #eglcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hs0P5n-fG/?igshid=417k8c1m1rue

[sweetexpedition]

Mar/Apr 2017 main pieces purchased

1. Angelic Pretty - Melty Ribbon Chocolate JSK in brown 2. Angelic Pretty - 2016 MTO Chocolate Rosette JSK in red 3. Alice and the Pirates - 2016 Lucky Pack Madame Blanche JSK in red 4. Metamorphose - Kimono Print High Waist Pinafore JSK (2010) in red x yellow 5. Angelic Pretty - Dreamy Doll Cutsew OP in grey 6. Alice and the Pirates - Castle of Nightmare JSK in black 7. Lief x Cloudchamber - The Basilica at Night High Waist OP in black

[egl-deals]

Angelic Pretty Melty Ribbon Chocolate collar JSK in bitter

https://item.mercari.com/jp/m45419337279/

*Note: one Waist button is missing *Note: aroma oil was spilled in the back(?) *Note: barette and violin tie included

50,000 yen / 416 EUR / 440 USD

[lord-bear-personal]

Jsk - Melty Ribbon Chocolate, Shoes - Fluevog, Tights - Lucky Key, Rest - offbrand.

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2017 wishlist - JSKs part 1

JSKs part 2 | OPs | Skirts