Accessories
Lolita shoes
The right shoes finish a coordinate. Here are the main lolita shoe styles and how to get the size right when buying from China.
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The main lolita shoe styles
| Style | What it looks like | Best with |
|---|---|---|
| Tea party shoes | Round toe, low chunky heel, a strap or two, often a bow | Sweet and classic, everyday wear |
| Mary Janes | Round toe with one strap across the instep | Every style; the safest first pair |
| Platform shoes | Thick sole, sometimes "rocking horse" style | Gothic and punk |
| Boots | Lace-up or side-zip ankle and knee boots | Gothic, classic and winter coordinates |
| Heeled pumps | Higher heels, often with straps | Classic and elegant event looks |
Round toes are the lolita norm; pointed toes look out of place with a full skirt.
Colours
Start with black or white, which go with almost any coordinate. Brown and ivory suit classic looks; pastel pinks and sax suit sweet. Shoes with a strap and bow in the same colour as your dress make a coordinate look planned.
Getting the size right
Chinese shoe sizes usually follow EU numbering (35 to 40 is the common range), but fit varies by brand. The reliable way is foot length:
- Stand on paper and mark your heel and longest toe.
- Measure the distance in millimetres.
- Compare with the brand's chart (it usually lists foot length per size); if you are between sizes or have wide feet, go up one.
Send your foot length with your order request and we check it against the brand's chart.
Shipping note
Shoes are the heaviest part of a coordinate, about 0.8–1.2 kg without the box. Ask us to remove the box to cut shipping weight; see shipping and duties.