washing your lolita can be daunting and nerve-wracking to newcomers and seasoned wearers alike. there's enough horror stories out there about bleeding prints and ruined dresses to make one second guess getting that jumperskirt wet -- but it's important nonetheless! just like any kind of clothing, your lolita needs to be carefully washed and freshened up between wears to keep it in good shape. it takes a little extra care and time than the average t-shirt and pants, but it's worth it to keep your precious things in good shape. there's a lot of amazing resources on the web to help you with laundry, so there's really no excuse to not wash your clothes. doing something like that can be far more catastrophic than a bit of bleeding.
especially if you intend to give that dress to someone else.
here's a funny little story from april. be warned that there are some grody photos in this one.