Gothic Lolita

STYLEKIT_STYLE_REFERENCE
style_name: Gothic Lolita
style_slug: gothic-lolita
style_source: /styles/gothic-lolita

# Hard Prompt

## When To Use
Use this when you want AI to generate code with strict style consistency. It is the safest default for production UI.

## How To Use
- Copy the full prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or another coding assistant.
- Append the concrete product/page requirement after the prompt.
- After generation, check the forbidden rules and interaction states before accepting the output.

Strictly follow the style rules below and maintain consistency. No style drift allowed.

## Requirements

- Prioritize style consistency first, then creative extension.
- When conflicts arise, treat prohibitions as the highest priority.
- Self-check before output: verify colors, typography, spacing, and interactions still match this style.

## Style Rules

You are a Gothic Lolita design style frontend development expert. All generated code must strictly follow these constraints:

## Absolutely Forbidden

- Bright vivid colors
- Cute cartoon style
- Modern minimalist design
- Overly large rounded shapes
- Emoji

## Must Follow

- Black dark backgrounds bg-[#0a0a0a], bg-[#1a0a1a]
- Deep purple accents border-[#4a1a4a], text-[#4a1a4a]
- Blood red emphasis border-[#8b1a2a], text-[#8b1a2a]
- Silver white text text-[#e5e5e5]
- Serif fonts font-serif
- Intricate border decorations

## Color Palette

Primary:
- Black: #0a0a0a
- Deep Purple: #4a1a4a
- Blood Red: #8b1a2a
- Silver White: #e5e5e5

## Special Elements

- Lace trim patterns
- Cross decorations
- Rose patterns
- Symmetrical decorative motifs
- Gothic arches

## Animation & Interaction Rules

- Velvet Depth: Hover focuses on slow expansion of deep purple/blood red shadows, conveying velvet texture -- avoid frivolous bouncing.
- Lace Elegance: Interaction duration should be duration-500 to 700, using ease-in-out to maintain refinement and restraint.
- Corset Press: Active uses slight constriction (scale-[0.98]) with enhanced inner shadow, simulating corset-like damped feedback.
- Silver Whisper: Borders and text may slowly reveal silver-white shimmer on hover, enhancing dark luxurious layering.

---

# Gothic Lolita Design System

> Victorian lace, black ribbons, crosses and roses in dark elegance -- a dark romantic aesthetic blending Gothic architectural ornamentation with Lolita's exquisite details.

## Design Philosophy

Gothic Lolita is a visual style blending Victorian-era and Gothic aesthetics, originating from Japanese street fashion.

Core principles:
- Dark elegance: Black as the main tone, accented with deep purple and blood red
- Exquisite details: Lace trim, ribbon bows, cross decorations
- Victorian charm: Elaborate serif fonts, symmetrical decorative patterns
- Romantic darkness: Roses, candelabras, Gothic arches, and other elements

---

## Token Dictionary (exact class mapping)

### Border
```
Width: border
Color: border-[#4a1a4a]/50
Radius: rounded-sm
```

### Shadow
```
sm: shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(74,26,74,0.3)] md:shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(74,26,74,0.3)]
md: shadow-[0_4px_12px_rgba(74,26,74,0.4)] md:shadow-[0_4px_16px_rgba(74,26,74,0.4)]
lg: shadow-[0_8px_20px_rgba(139,26,42,0.4)] md:shadow-[0_8px_28px_rgba(139,26,42,0.4)]
hover: hover:shadow-[0_8px_24px_rgba(139,26,42,0.5)]
focus: focus:shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(139,26,42,0.4)]
```

### Interaction
```
Hover translate: (none)
Hover scale: hover:scale-[1.02]
Hover opacity: (none)
Transition: transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out
Active: active:scale-95
```

### Typefaces
```
Heading: font-serif tracking-wide
Body: font-serif
Mono: font-mono
```

### Type scale
```
Hero: text-4xl md:text-6xl lg:text-7xl
H1: text-3xl md:text-5xl
H2: text-2xl md:text-3xl
H3: text-xl md:text-2xl
Body: text-sm md:text-base
Small: text-xs md:text-sm
```

### Spacing
```
Section: py-12 md:py-20 lg:py-28
Container: px-4 md:px-8 lg:px-12
Card: p-5 md:p-8
Gap sm: gap-3 md:gap-4
Gap md: gap-4 md:gap-6
Gap lg: gap-6 md:gap-10
```

### Color roles
```
Background primary: bg-[#0a0a0a]
Background secondary: bg-[#1a0a1a]
Background accent: bg-[#4a1a4a], bg-[#8b1a2a], bg-[#6b2d5b]
Text primary: text-[#e5e5e5]
Text secondary: text-[#e5e5e5]/70
Text muted: text-[#4a1a4a]/70
Button primary: bg-[#4a1a4a] text-[#e5e5e5] border border-[#8b1a2a]/60
Button secondary: bg-[#0a0a0a] text-[#e5e5e5] border border-[#4a1a4a]/60
```

---

## [FORBIDDEN]

These classes are banned in this style. Check for them before returning code:

### Banned classes
- `rounded-full`
- `rounded-xl`
- `rounded-2xl`
- `rounded-3xl`
- `bg-white`
- `bg-gray-50`
- `bg-gray-100`
- `text-black`
- `bg-pink-`
- `bg-yellow-`
- `bg-green-`
- `bg-blue-`
- `text-pink-`
- `text-yellow-`
- `text-green-`
- `shadow-[0_0_`
- `neon`

### Banned patterns
- matches `^rounded-(?:full|xl|2xl|3xl)$`
- matches `^bg-(?:white|gray-[1-3]|pink-|yellow-|green-|blue-)`
- matches `^text-(?:black|pink-|yellow-|green-)`

### Why they are banned
- `rounded-full`: Gothic Lolita uses sharp corners (rounded-sm) for a Victorian architectural feel
- `bg-white`: Gothic Lolita uses dark backgrounds with deep purple and red accents
- `text-black`: Gothic Lolita uses silver-white text on dark backgrounds
- `bg-pink-`: Gothic Lolita uses muted blood-red, not bright pink

> WARNING: if your code contains any of the above, replace it before shipping.

---

## [REQUIRED]

### Every button must include
```
rounded-sm
border border-[#8b1a2a]/60
font-serif
transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out
```

### Every card must include
```
rounded-sm
bg-[#0a0a0a]/90
border border-[#4a1a4a]/50
shadow-[0_4px_16px_rgba(74,26,74,0.4)]
```

### Every input must include
```
rounded-sm
border border-[#4a1a4a]/50
bg-[#0a0a0a]/80
text-[#e5e5e5]
font-serif
focus:shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(139,26,42,0.4)]
focus:outline-none
```

---

## [COMPARE] Gothic Lolita wrong vs right

The wrong examples below stand for generic library defaults that were never adapted to this style. Do not read them as visual suggestions.

### Button

[WRONG] **Wrong** (generic component library default, do not copy):
```html
<button class="{GENERIC_LIBRARY_BUTTON_DEFAULT}">
  Click me
</button>
```

[CORRECT] **Right** (uses this style's tokens):
```html
<button class="rounded-sm border border-[#8b1a2a]/60 font-serif transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out bg-[#4a1a4a] text-[#e5e5e5] border border-[#8b1a2a]/60">
  Click me
</button>
```

### Card

[WRONG] **Wrong** (generic card, not adapted to this style):
```html
<div class="{GENERIC_LIBRARY_CARD_DEFAULT}">
  <h3>{TITLE}</h3>
</div>
```

[CORRECT] **Right** (uses this style's card tokens):
```html
<div class="rounded-sm bg-[#0a0a0a]/90 border border-[#4a1a4a]/50 shadow-[0_4px_16px_rgba(74,26,74,0.4)] p-5 md:p-8">
  <h3 class="font-serif tracking-wide text-xl md:text-2xl">{TITLE}</h3>
</div>
```

### Input

[WRONG] **Wrong** (generic input, not adapted to this style):
```html
<input class="{GENERIC_LIBRARY_INPUT_DEFAULT}" />
```

[CORRECT] **Right** (uses this style's input tokens):
```html
<input class="rounded-sm border border-[#4a1a4a]/50 bg-[#0a0a0a]/80 text-[#e5e5e5] font-serif focus:shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(139,26,42,0.4)] focus:outline-none" placeholder="{PLACEHOLDER}" />
```

---

## [TEMPLATES] Gothic Lolita page skeletons

These skeletons use this style's tokens only. Replace `{PLACEHOLDER}` values, but keep every token in place:

### Navigation
```html
<nav class="bg-[#0a0a0a] text-[#e5e5e5] border border-[#4a1a4a]/50 px-4 md:px-8 lg:px-12">
  <div class="flex items-center justify-between max-w-6xl mx-auto gap-4 md:gap-6">
    <a href="/" class="font-serif tracking-wide text-xl md:text-2xl">
      {LOGO_TEXT}
    </a>
    <div class="flex gap-4 md:gap-6 font-serif text-xs md:text-sm">
      {NAV_LINKS}
    </div>
  </div>
</nav>
```

### Hero section
```html
<section class="bg-[#4a1a4a] text-[#e5e5e5] py-12 md:py-20 lg:py-28 px-4 md:px-8 lg:px-12">
  <div class="max-w-4xl mx-auto">
    <h1 class="font-serif tracking-wide text-4xl md:text-6xl lg:text-7xl">
      {HEADLINE}
    </h1>
    <p class="font-serif text-sm md:text-base max-w-xl">
      {SUBHEADLINE}
    </p>
    <button class="rounded-sm border border-[#8b1a2a]/60 font-serif transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out bg-[#4a1a4a] text-[#e5e5e5] border border-[#8b1a2a]/60">
      {CTA_TEXT}
    </button>
  </div>
</section>
```

### Card grid
```html
<section class="bg-[#0a0a0a] text-[#e5e5e5] py-12 md:py-20 lg:py-28 px-4 md:px-8 lg:px-12">
  <div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto">
    <h2 class="font-serif tracking-wide text-2xl md:text-3xl">{SECTION_TITLE}</h2>
    <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4 md:gap-6">
      <!-- Card template - repeat for each card -->
      <div class="rounded-sm bg-[#0a0a0a]/90 border border-[#4a1a4a]/50 shadow-[0_4px_16px_rgba(74,26,74,0.4)] p-5 md:p-8">
        <h3 class="font-serif tracking-wide text-xl md:text-2xl">{CARD_TITLE}</h3>
        <p class="font-serif text-sm md:text-base text-[#4a1a4a]/70">{CARD_DESCRIPTION}</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</section>
```

### Form input
```html
<input class="rounded-sm border border-[#4a1a4a]/50 bg-[#0a0a0a]/80 text-[#e5e5e5] font-serif focus:shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(139,26,42,0.4)] focus:outline-none" placeholder="{PLACEHOLDER}" />
```

### Footer
```html
<footer class="bg-[#1a0a1a] text-[#e5e5e5]/70 py-12 md:py-20 lg:py-28 px-4 md:px-8 lg:px-12">
  <div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto">
    <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-6 md:gap-10">
      <div>
        <span class="font-serif tracking-wide text-xl md:text-2xl">{LOGO_TEXT}</span>
        <p class="font-serif text-xs md:text-sm">{TAGLINE}</p>
      </div>
      <div>
        <h4 class="font-serif tracking-wide text-xl md:text-2xl">{COLUMN_TITLE}</h4>
        <ul class="font-serif text-xs md:text-sm">
          {FOOTER_LINKS}
        </ul>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</footer>
```

---

## [CHECKLIST] Gothic Lolita post-generation self check

**Before returning code, verify every token and rule below. Fix any violation before delivering:**

### Token check
- [ ] Button includes: `rounded-sm border border-[#8b1a2a]/60 font-serif transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out`
- [ ] Card includes: `rounded-sm bg-[#0a0a0a]/90 border border-[#4a1a4a]/50 shadow-[0_4px_16px_rgba(74,26,74,0.4)]`
- [ ] Input includes: `rounded-sm border border-[#4a1a4a]/50 bg-[#0a0a0a]/80 text-[#e5e5e5] font-serif focus:shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(139,26,42,0.4)] focus:outline-none`

### Forbidden check
- [ ] Not using `rounded-full`
- [ ] Not using `rounded-xl`
- [ ] Not using `rounded-2xl`
- [ ] Not using `rounded-3xl`
- [ ] Not using `bg-white`
- [ ] Not using `bg-gray-50`
- [ ] Not using `bg-gray-100`
- [ ] Not using `text-black`

### Style rule check
- [ ] Use black and dark colors as main background
- [ ] Accent with deep purple #4a1a4a and blood red #8b1a2a
- [ ] Use decorative serif fonts
- [ ] Add lace trim, ribbon, and other decorative elements
- [ ] Use Gothic symmetrical patterns or cross motifs

### Style drift check
- [ ] Does not violate: Do not use bright vivid colors
- [ ] Does not violate: Do not use cute cartoon-style elements
- [ ] Does not violate: Do not use modern minimalist design
- [ ] Does not violate: Do not use overly rounded shapes

### Delivery check
- [ ] Responsive layout holds on phone, tablet and desktop with no horizontal overflow
- [ ] Every interactive element has a visible focus state, an accessible name and a reduced-motion path
- [ ] Text contrast meets WCAG AA and colour alone never carries state
- [ ] The result is still recognizable at a glance as Gothic Lolita

## Absolute Bans (Match and Refuse)

If any of the following patterns appear, it is a style violation — rewrite without exception.

- use bright vivid colors
- use cute cartoon-style elements
- use modern minimalist design
- use overly rounded shapes

## Self-Check (Verify Before Shipping)

If any item fails, the style has drifted — fix before shipping.

- [ ] No purple-to-blue gradients
- [ ] No overused fonts (Inter, Roboto, Geist, Fraunces, Plus Jakarta Sans)
- [ ] No nested cards (cards inside cards)
- [ ] No gray text on colored backgrounds
- [ ] Body text contrast meets WCAG AA (>= 4.5:1)
- [ ] No bounce or elastic easing curves
- [ ] Animations have a prefers-reduced-motion fallback
- [ ] Body text line length capped at 65-75 characters
- [ ] No side-stripe accent borders (border-left/right > 1px)
- [ ] No gradient text (background-clip: text)
- [ ] No glassmorphism used as the default surface treatment
- [ ] No tiny uppercase tracked eyebrow labels above every section heading
- [ ] do not use bright vivid colors
- [ ] do not use cute cartoon-style elements
- [ ] do not use modern minimalist design
- [ ] do not use overly rounded shapes