The term "Lolita" may refer to either the novel from the XX century by Vladimir Nabokov or the Japanese Lolita fashion. In this post I am going to show you my take on both Lolita styles and I am going to try to help you get the Lolita look that you desire.

Dolores or as Humbert called her - Lolita, the main character from Nabokov's novel is a twelve year old girl who is sexually attractive and dresses in a way that is sort of sexy yet still manages to have a little bit of innocent feel.

If you want to go for a Nabokov Lolita look I am suggesting braided hair or pig tails, retro heart-shaped sunglasses, short shorts combined with cute tops or summer dresses. A little bit of jewelry could be okay but not necessary.

Lolita fashion is  a Japanese fashion subculture. While the Dolores Lolita look is about looking sexy, Lolita fashion is more about flamboyant hair and clothes that are of child-like nature, like the infamous angelic pretty dresses, kids' socks, etc. 

The Lolita fashion has four basic variations: Classic Lolita, Sweet Lolita, Gothic Lolita and Punk Lolita. 

Classic Lolita is mostly inspired by Victorian and Regency styles. It's something between the Gothic and the Sweet Lolita, so basically it is not as cutesy as the Sweet Lolita but not as dark as the Gothic Lolita either.

Focused on the fantasy aspect of Lolita, the Sweet Lolita is obsessed with bright colors and pastels. Childlike motifs are often used in the designs of the Sweet Lolita clothing.

This is a combination of the Gothic and the Lolita style. The Gothic Lolita wears dark make-up and clothing. Red lipstick and well defined black eyeliner yet most of the time the make-up remains fairly natural like the rest of the Lolita sub-styles.