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Plus size lolita dresses
Lolita is for every body. Many Chinese brands now make each print in a wide size range, and we check the chart for you.
New pieces are being photographed and added. Tell us the style, colour and size you are looking for and we check with the studios we work with within 24 hours.
Why Chinese brands are a good place to look
Many older Japanese brands offered one size with shirring. Chinese indie brands have gone the other way: a lot of releases now come in S to XL, many in 2XL to 4XL, and some brands take made-to-measure orders. The catch is that Chinese size letters run smaller than US or UK letters, so the measurements matter more than the label.
How to read a plus size chart
- Bust and waist minimum–maximum: shirred panels stretch between two numbers. Aim for your measurement to sit in the middle, not at the maximum.
- Fixed waist: if there is no shirring, your waist must be at or below the listed number.
- Length: larger sizes are sometimes longer. Check skirt length against your height if you prefer a knee-length look.
- Arm opening: on OPs, the upper arm is often the tightest point. Send us your upper arm measurement.
Shapes that help
Dresses with full shirred back panels, lace-up backs and adjustable straps give the most room. Empire waists and A-line skirts are comfortable with or without a petticoat. Our size guide shows exactly what to measure.
We check before you pay
Send your measurements with your request. If no size fits comfortably, we say so and suggest a brand or cut that will, or ask the brand whether a custom size is possible.