Shopping » How/Where to Buy Lolita? (Updated: July 7'th 2011)

So you have just discovered the amazing world of Lolita, but have no idea to get your hands on the clothes? If you don't live in Japan, don't despair. There are still ways to get your hands on the clothes. This page provides a large list of stores, and some other useful information you need to know.

Contents Table

Toll, Taxes and Other Shopping Costs
Sizes
Popular Japanese Stores (Overseas Orders)
Other Japanese Stores (Overseas Orders)
Japanese Stores (No Overseas Orders)
American, Chinese & European Stores (Overseas Orders)
Etsy Stores (Overseas Orders)
Art Fire Stores (Overseas Orders)
Chinese TaoBao Stores (Moved: Taobao Guide & Links)
Korean Stores
Reseller Stores
Shopping Services
Auction Sites
Second-Hand Shopping

Toll, Taxes and Other Shopping Costs [ Top ]

When buying things all the way from Japan, many countries get hit by customs and tax fees. It's very important to remember this, since the cost of your order can get much larger than anticipated. Try to find out how much importing wares into your country cost, before you order any items.

Sizes [ Top ]

Lolita clothing comes more than often only in one size. Instead of listing the sizes we're most used to, they only list measurements in cm's of the clothing. In other words, you will have to measure your own body to make sure the clothes fit.

Since Lolita clothing normally comes in a Japanese size medium, girls who are smaller, larger or taller may have problems finding Lolita clothing that fits properly. Many pieces in Classic and Gothic are also very slim around the chest, while the majority of Ama Lolita clothing is larger. Girls with a larger bust may want to look for clothes with shirring. A store known for carrying larger clothing is Bodyline. It's also possible to have clothing custom made at most Taobao Lolita stores.

Popular Japanese Stores (Overseas Orders) [ Top ]

Angelic Pretty / Visit Website

Angelic Pretty has a large quantity of Ama Lolita and Kote Lolita clothes, and belong to the more expensive side of Lolita. They sometimes stock items that would work fine for a more gothic outfit, or why not Shiro Lolita? They only accept Paypal as a payment option.

Baby the Stars Shine Bright / Visit Website

Baby the Stars Shine Bright has a bit of everything. It's less expensive than Angelic Pretty, and carries clothes suitable for the Ama, Gothic, Sailor, Country, Classic and Pirate Lolitas. They only accept Paypal as a payment option.

Metamorphose temps de Fille / Visit Website

Metamorphose temps de Fille is the cheapest most popular brand. Like Baby the Stars Shine Bright, they carry various styles. Ama, Gothic, Classic, and Country. They accept Paypal and credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express) as payment options.

Innocent World / Visit Website

Innocent World provides beautiful clothing for the Classic Lolitas. They only accept Paypal as a payment option.

Juliette et Justine / Visit Website

Juliette et Justine carries clothing for the Classic Lolitas. They accept credit cards (Nicos, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex) and bank transfer as payment options.

Mary Magdalene / Visit Website

Mary Magdalene has clothing that will appeal to Classic Lolitas. They accept Paypal and bank transfer as payment options.

h.Naoto / Visit Website

h.Naoto is a large brand that offers gorgeous clothing for mainly Punk and Gothic Lolitas, but they also carry the FRILL line which Ama Lolitas may find interesting. h.Naoto only accepts Paypal as a payment option.

Bodyline / Visit Website

Bodyline is about as cheap as you get when it comes to Lolita clothing. A lot of Bodyline's creations are cosplay-like, and doesn't hold the same standard in terms of quality in comparision to the more expensive stores. But it's possible to make good finds, so check it out. Bodyline sells larger sized clothing as well. They carry Ama, Gothic, Classic, Sailor, Country, Punk, and Qi/Wa styles. They only accept Paypal as a payment option.

Other Japanese Stores (Overseas Orders) [ Top ]

Japanese Stores (No Overseas Orders) [ Top ]

These stores have no overseas orders, meaning you will need to use a shopping service to purchase any items.

American, Chinese & European Stores (Overseas Orders) [ Top ]

Etsy Stores (Overseas Orders) [ Top ]

Art Fire Stores (Overseas Orders) [ Top ]

Korean Stores [ Top ]

You may need a shopping service to purchase items.

Reseller Stores [ Top ]

These are stores that are resellers of various brands. Most of these ship internationally, but for the ones that don't, you can use a shopping service.

Shopping Services [ Top ]

Shopping services are useful when you wish to purchase an item from a store that doesn't offer international shipping. A shopping service is a company or person that acts as the middlehand between you and the store. Notice that shopping services often charge extra fees.
All shopping services listed are confirmed to be reliable.

Auction Sites [ Top ]

You will need a shopping service to be able to bid on items.

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Second-Hand Shopping [ Top ]

A popular option when it comes to getting Lolita clothing for a cheaper price, is to simply buy it used. Be wary when you buy from private sellers, since scams do occur. If the store doesn't have international shipping, you will have to use a shopping service.