Where to Buy Gothic Lolita Dresses

Gothic clothing is popular and there are a wide range of places to buy gothic lolita dresses, both offline and online.

If you’re buying gothic lolita dresses then the best quality items come from Japan. These are often only available in small sizes however, as they’re generally designed for Japanese teenagers. Genuine Japanese made gothic dresses tend to be expensive due to high quality materials being used, plus the higher labor costs compared to clothing manufacturers in China or Thailand.

On the plus side, genuine gothic designs from Japan will tend to last a lot longer, so they’re a good choice if you want them for everyday wear and not just for the occasional fancy dress Cosplay party.

Online Gothic Clothing Retailers

A wonderful example of a Gothic lolita dress as seen in Hajajuku, Tokyo

There are a number of small gothic clothing stores online. If you’re using them then make sure they ship parcels to your country! Popular sites include Heavy Red and Milanoo. Both have a wide range of gothic skirts and dresses.

Amazon is also a good place to find gothic lolita dresses. Amazon has many small vendors that sell through the site. These are convenient because Amazon handle the credit card processing of your order, leaving the small store to mail you your gothic clothing you’ve ordered.

If you want to find genuine Japanese clothing accessories to go with your gothic dress then JList is a good source of Japanese clothing accessories such as long socks, hair bands and bags.

Offline Clothing Stores

Obviously it’s always best to be able to try on gothic clothing before you buy it. This is especially so for genuine Japanese cute clothing that’s made for tiny Japanese ladies. Most larger towns and cities generally have a small gothic clothing store. Larger cities may also have whole districts where there are many places to buy gothic dresses. Camden Town in North London is one such example – check it out if you’re ever in London.

There are also chain stores that sell a range of gothic, emo and punk clothing. In the UK Blue Banana has a number of stores throughout the country.

It’s also worth checking if there are any flea markets in your area. These markets can be good places to pick up vintage gothic clothing items.

eBay for Gothic Lolita Dresses

More wonderful inspiration from the streets of Harajuku

Another place worth a look is eBay. There are a number of niche gothic clothes and accessories retailers on eBay. If you’re buying clothes on eBay then check to see where the seller is located. An increasing number of clothing sellers on eBay are located in China. Often the quality of gothic lolita dresses imported from China isn’t always the best. Additionally, postage times from China can be very slow, and there’s the chance of the package going missing in the post.

eBay is also a great place to find footwear to go with gothic lolita dresses – gothic platform boots being a particular favorite.

So these are a few different ideas for buying gothic dresses. Before buying clothing online it’s best to check that you’re ordered the right size, and that there is a returns policy. Also check to see if there is instant shipping, or whether you have to wait for the item to be shipped all the way from Japan.