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[Moe Moe Kyun!] Maid Café Ideas for the School Cultural Festival

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A maid café at a school festival sounds so much fun!

If you come up with a special theme, you can set your café apart from the others.

Here, we’ll introduce some recommended ideas for those who want to try running a maid café at their school festival!

It’s also a great idea to add original drinks and sweets to the menu.

And choosing the maid outfits is important too!

If everyone picks cute designs and colors together, it creates a sense of unity.

Make it the best maid café ever and create wonderful memories that the whole class can enjoy.

Types of maid outfits and items (1–10)

Pink-lovely style

Maid outfits are cute on their own with frills and ribbons.

Among them, ones coordinated entirely in pink—a color that symbolizes girlish charm—are especially adorable and highly recommended.

Even within the pink family, there are many shades like pastel pink, shocking pink, and light coral with a hint of red, so it’s a good idea to consult online roundup sites when choosing.

It also works well to pair them with lovely motifs like cat or bunny ears and tails.

Try putting together your own one-of-a-kind cute coordination!

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handmade maid outfit

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handmade maid outfit

There are all kinds of maid outfits—different colors, patterns, materials, sizes, and so on.

If you can’t find one that matches your image even after searching around, I recommend trying your hand at making one yourself.

For the apron, it’s best to choose a fabric called T/C broadcloth with about 60% polyester and 30% cotton.

When you actually get to work, cutting based on a pattern will make it less likely to fail.

If you have the time, making the shoulder straps and headpiece separately and coordinating them with the apron will give a cuter overall impression.

Why not give it a try?

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hakama style

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A hakama style that balances a calm, traditional Japanese atmosphere with a touch of cuteness has a uniquely appealing charm.

The impression of a hakama changes greatly depending on the combination of colors and patterns; pairing traditional hues like red or navy with lace or ribbons creates a friendly, approachable look.

Braiding the hair or adding tsumami-zaiku hair accessories will further deepen the Japanese aesthetic.

Incorporating Japanese-inspired wording into the menu also gives a unified feel to the whole space, letting guests naturally enjoy the ambiance.

Choosing zori sandals or boots for footwear will help ensure ease of movement.

To make it a memorable day for visitors, consider adding thoughtful touches down to the smallest details.

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Gothic Lolita style

Choosing a goth-loli style maid outfit is also recommended.

To begin with, “goth-loli” is short for Gothic & Lolita.

It’s a fashion style that blends two originally distinct aesthetics: gothic and lolita.

The general image is a dark, black-based color palette paired with girly elements like lace.

Opting for a goth-loli maid outfit will retain the cuteness while giving off a slightly cool impression.

Try setting a unified theme for the entire café to match as well.

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Try making it the same maid outfit but in different colors

Even with the same maid outfit, the impression changes depending on the color.

Try making it the same maid outfit but in different colors

When you and your classmates start a maid café, matching maid outfits are great for creating a sense of unity.

On the other hand, you might be torn, thinking, “I want a cohesive look, but I also want each maid’s individuality to shine…” For those in that situation, a great idea is to wear the same style of maid outfit in different colors.

If each maid wears her favorite color, it’ll lift everyone’s spirits—two birds with one stone!

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Japanese-style maid outfit

The maid, the theme of maid cafés, originates from British culture.

That’s why most people picture Western-style outfits when they think of maids.

So how about deliberately preparing maid costumes that incorporate Japanese tastes? Wearing maid outfits featuring patterns that evoke Japanese style—like clouds or dragons—can transform you into a cool, striking maid.

Consider adding Japanese elements to other items too, such as making the headband look like fox ears.

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Name board to match a maid outfit

To create a cuter atmosphere, how about making a name board to match your maid outfit? Name boards have been gaining attention in recent years—they’re literally boards with a name written on them.

Most often, they’re made using cardboard as the base, then finished by adding stickers and decorations.

If you decorate it with lace like that used in maid outfits and hang it around your neck, it can serve as part of the costume.

Try designing it to match your outfit!

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