Plus size bamboo clothing that works together
Our curve collection gathers the pieces from across the range that sit beautifully on curvy figures, all in the same luxuriously soft bamboo we make everything from. Bamboo has natural four way stretch, so it moves with you and settles back into shape rather than pulling or riding up through the day.
Building your plus size capsule wardrobe
A capsule wardrobe is a handful of pieces that all work with each other, so getting dressed takes a moment rather than a morning. That's how this collection is put together. Dresses that carry you from day into evening, culottes and pants that pair with anything on top, and layers that pull the whole thing together. Because we produce in small runs, these are pieces made to stay in your wardrobe rather than cycle out of it.
Easy days and everything in between
Not every day calls for dressing up. Our plus size tunic tops, leggings and softer styles are the leisure wear end of the collection, made for weekends, errands and slow mornings. Bamboo is gentle enough to sit against skin all day, which is usually why these end up the most worn pieces in the drawer.
For work
Bamboo holds its shape through a long day and comes out of a wash looking after itself, which makes it easy for the office. Our plus size work dresses and plus size work pants are cut for comfort through a full day at a desk, and they sit naturally alongside the rest of our workwear range.
Through the seasons
Bamboo regulates temperature in both directions, so much of the collection carries across the year. When it turns cool, our plus size winter dresses add weight without bulk. And because everything packs flat and comes out of a suitcase ready to wear, these pieces earn their place in our travel collection too.
Sizing and fit
Our range runs XS to XXL, which is an Australian size 8 through to 18. Bamboo's stretch and recovery means pieces sit close without clinging, and there's give across the bust, tummy and hips. If you're between sizes, our relaxed and oversized shapes are the more forgiving choice.
Frequently asked questions
What sizes does Lou Lou Australia's plus size range go up to?
The curve collection runs to XXL, which is an Australian size 18. Bamboo's four way stretch gives a little more room than the label suggests, particularly in relaxed and oversized shapes.
Is bamboo a good fabric for plus size clothing?
Bamboo has natural stretch and recovery, so it moves with the body and returns to shape instead of stretching out at the hip or bust. It drapes rather than clinging, and it's breathable, which matters through a warm day. Those qualities are why it suits curvy figures particularly well.
How do I build a plus size capsule wardrobe?
Start with two or three bottoms in colours that go with everything, then add tops that work with all of them. Choose one dress that moves from day to evening and one layer for over the top. Sticking to a consistent palette means every piece works with every other, which is how a small collection covers a lot of ground.
Does bamboo clothing cling?
Bamboo drapes rather than clinging, particularly at a heavier weight. Lou Lou Australia mills a heavier fabric than most bamboo jersey, which is what gives it the fall and the drape.
How do you wash bamboo clothing?
Cold gentle machine wash with a mild detergent, then line dry in the shade. Skip the tumble dryer, as heat is what causes shrinkage. Iron on low if needed.
