There are some for whom the gowns of the Lolita are nothing more than a whim, a costume of sorts. For the Lolita to whom they are not this, but rather an expression of her inner self, great care should be taken not only to one’s appearance but also presentation. It is a simple thing to practise basic manners and implement them in the treatment of others. A Lolita should at all times be ladylike, never giving in to emotional follies or physical complaints