There are a surprising amount of online shops dedicated to, or that offer plus size clothing in Japan. Additionally, there are a few international sites that ship plus size fashions to Japan! Even if you're not familiar with online shopping, if you're plus size in Japanese sizing, it's definitely worth learning how to navigate shopping online. If you can't read Japanese I'd highly recommend using Chrome or other browsers that have a translation function - it makes the online shopping experience so much easier!
Here are 10 Sites That You Can Order Plus Size Clothing From In Japan:
1. Shein
Shein has grown in popularity in Japan due to their affordable plus size options and variety of styles. If you use Twitter in Japanese you'll find dozens of users sharing reviews, photos and experiences using the site.
Shein is absolutely the epitome of fast fashion; the fabric and quality of the clothing match the low prices. But if you're just looking for a few statement pieces to make your seasonal wardrobe pop, it's an affordable option.
2. Sakazen
Sazakan is a popular plus size shop in Japan, but it has a reputation as a menswear site. They actually carry a sizeable range of plus size women's clothing, specifically workwear. If you have difficulties finding blazers, suits, or blouses for work in Japan, you should check out Sazakan.
3. Clette
Clette offers plus size fashion in Japan up to sizes 4L. Their items range from more minimalist basics to special occasion wear. The price range is mid range, but they have many sales throughout the year and an outlet where you can find gorgeous clothes for 1000 yen.
4. A Happy Marilyn
This brand doesn't make it on to many lists, but it's another affordable option for online stores that you can order plus size clothing from. A Happy Marilyn is actually an online only shop, meaning that there is no storefront in Japan.
It is also one of the few plus size shops in Japan that offer sizes larger than a 5L - A Happy Marilyn offers sizes up to 10L.
A Happy Marilyn is also another shop that has started selling clothing lines developed by lafarfa -- exciting!
5. Torrid
A surprising entry on the list is the American brand Torrid. Although the shipping fee can be higher then most other sites here, it's sometimes worth paying for clothing you know is made for western body types. Torrid has special promotions year round (so many BOGOS), and even a free international shipping event at least once a year.
If you're someone who has difficulties finding wide-width shoes and larger shoe sizes, Torrid has a robust year-round collection of shoes and boots. Living in the North, I'm very grateful for wide-width calf knee-high boots!
For any plus size brides living in Japan and looking for an affordable wedding dress (under $300 USD), Torrid has a wedding dress collection. I love that you're able to view each dress on different body types and sizes (up to a US 6XL), so it's easier to imagine how each gown may look on you.
6. Re-J & Supure
Re-J carries plus size fashions up to size 4L, and is quickly becoming the favorite fashion retailer for quality Japanese dresses, jeans, tops and workwear among foreigners living in Japan. Not only do they have an easy-to-use website to order plus size clothing online, there are also over locations to shop from across the country. See all locations here.
Clothing styles at Re-J range from work attire to formalwear, to streetwear to casual everyday looks. Seasonal inventory changes frequently, so you can always get in on the latest trends in Japan. If you're not sure what's hot now, you can take a look at Re-J staff coordinates, a gallery of OOTDs all styled with Re-J clothing.
7. Shimamura
The most affordable outlet in Japan for plus-size clothes, Shimamura has shops across Japan. In shop, you'll usually find a selection up to 5/6 L, but it varies from store to store. For sizes 7L+, the selection online is more varied than what you'll see in shops.
8. Alinoma
Alinoma online brings together so many Japanese plus size brands under one site, to make shopping convenient. Because it sells so many brands, you're able to easily find more styles in a variety of sizes, up to an 11L.
9. Nissen Smileland
Smileland is the most well-known plus-size stores among foreigners Affordable plus size clothing and plenty to choose from, there is something for everyone. Smileland is also one of the only online stores to offer 12L (a US 7XL or size 28).
Aside from their large collection of clothing, they also have trendy outerwear and undergarments in large sizes.
10. Cecile Plump
Another online shop with additional plus size options, Cecile has clothing up to size 8L in their online shop. Cecile carries smaller sizes of casual and workwear in stores, so it's easy to miss the fact that they have a plus size line. On the website you'll find Cecile Plump, their lines of plus size casual and workwear comparable in style, quality and price to what you'd find in store.
