Top 6 Affordable Coquette Fashion Brands to Shop Online

The internet, the birthplace of ‘coquette’, has witnessed a rise of infatuation with bows, ballet flats, ruffles, and corsets – feminine and romantic but with a modern twist.
If you were wondering about this strange phenomenon, it is an online fashion trend characterized by ultra-feminine looks, often linked to Lana Del Rey’s style and music.
The word 'coquette,' meaning “a flirtatious woman” in French, has been traced to Vladimir Nabokov’s "Lolita" and the 2010 Tumblr era. The aesthetic has grown from a tiny trend into a full-blown sub-culture, centered around embracing your feminine style and energy.
If you’ve been captivated by MIU MIU’s dreamy ballet flats or Sandy Liang’s runway collections but want to avoid breaking the bank, here are six places to shop for affordable ‘coquette’ fashion from the comfort of your home.
1. Foundry Mews

Founded in London in 2019, with headquarters in Tokyo and a global team of creatives, Foundry Mews began as an exclusive private online shopping platform. Thankfully, they opened to the public on Instagram in 2022. Known for their unique charm necklaces that incorporate little accessories (much like a Pandora bracelet!), they ensure you stand out from the crowd. The brand also offers lace-up shoes, mohair hats, highlights bows, puffy sleeves, and bubble skirt silhouettes in their Eva skirt and tops.
Browse their collections on their website and follow them on Instagram.
2. Pehrt (페르트)

Based in Seoul, this brand fully embraces the coquette and ballet core aesthetic, celebrating girlhood. It has gained popularity overseas, with seven online stockists in China, and has been spotted on NewJeans’ Haerin and Red Velvet’s Joy. Their collections feature signature details like ribbons, miniskirts, pleats, and fuzzy materials. Their track pants, made from pastel-colored satin, offer a sporty look that still maintains their fairy, dreamy vibe.
Browse their collections and stay updated on their website, and follow them on Instagram.
3. Bobon21

If the Lolita aesthetic appeals to you but you don’t want to go all out, then Japanese brand Bonbon 21 is a dream come true. Their retro-inspired clothes feature plenty of pink satin, chiffon, ruffles, corsets, and cami tops. Some skirts even have built-in bloomers for maximum comfort, and their babydoll dresses are both comfortable and flowy. Bonbon 21 ships to 228 countries, so you can enjoy their retro Lolita aesthetic no matter where you live.
You can order from Bonbon 21 on their website or Taobao, and follow them on Instagram for the latest updates.
4. Peiliee Shop

Calling themselves a Fairy Designer Brands collaboration store, Peiliee Shop is designed in Sweden and produced in Hong Kong. Their collections range from the casual and delicate Rose Island line, featuring cashmere and soft cotton for winter, to the heavily stylized Gothic and Princess-style Lolita lacy and corset dresses. If you’re looking for unique, fairy-inspired fashion that’s hard to find outside Japan, this store has you covered.
You can shop for their clothes here, and follow them on Instagram, and Facebook for more information.
5. Nφdress

Founded by LuQi You, a Central Saint Martins alum from China, Nφdress is an independent fashion label that combines textiles like mesh, lace, satin, and velour to create a vintage style with a contemporary twist. Inspired by '90s Chinese and Japanese street fashion, Nφdress offers a range of velour dresses, puff tops, corsets, and sheer blouses. Each piece features thoughtful details, with some showcasing digital prints of oil paintings — perfect for the chronically online girlies.
You can shop them here, or visit them on Instagram.
6. Self-Portrait

You've probably seen Self-Portrait's designs around town, if not on your feed. With a flagship store in IFC and Harbour City, and additional locations in Macau, Taiwan, and Thailand, the brand has a strong Asian presence and cult following. Known for its ladylike yet fashion-forward aesthetic, Self-Portrait features crystal bow dresses, lace sheaths, and fit-and-flare dresses. The brand shot to fame after being featured multiple times on “Emily in Paris,” making their clothing even more irresistible. It’s like the fashion gods themselves gave it a stamp of approval!
You can shop them here, or find out more about Self-Portrait on their Instagram and Facebook.
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