After testing Dear-Lover for 18+ months as a boutique supplier, here’s my brutally honest 2025 review. Low MOQ, 30+ new styles daily, plus-size inclusive, and dropshipping support – but are there hidden drawbacks? Full breakdown inside.

Dear-Lover Reviews 2025 – My 18-Month Real-World Experience as a Boutique Owner

If you run an online boutique, dropshipping store, or brick-and-mortar shop, you’ve almost certainly heard the name Dear-Lover thrown around in Facebook groups and wholesale forums.

Since 2007 (operating as Quanzhou Shiying Clothes Co., Ltd.), Dear-Lover has grown into one of the biggest China-based wholesale women’s clothing platforms on the planet. They release 30+ brand-new styles every single day, offer true factory-direct pricing, and have a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating from hundreds of verified boutique owners.

I’ve been ordering from them consistently since early 2024 (mix of wholesale packs and dropshipping), so here’s my updated, no-fluff Dear-Lover review for 2025.

What Exactly Is Dear-Lover?

Dear-Lover is a manufacturer + wholesaler that specializes in trendy women’s fashion. Their catalog is massive:

Dresses, tops, bodysuits, rompers
Activewear, swimwear, lingerie
Plus-size collection (up to 4XL)
Outerwear, loungewear, clubwear, and more

Because they own their factories and work directly with 650+ fabric suppliers, they cut out middlemen and pass the savings on. That’s why you’ll frequently see the phrase “factory-direct prices” on their site – and it’s actually true.

The Biggest Reasons Boutique Owners Love Dear-Lover in 2025

No (or Extremely Low) Minimum Order Quantity Most items have zero MOQ or a 1–3 piece minimum. Perfect for testing new trends without risking thousands of dollars.
Open-Pack Wholesale System Unlike suppliers that force you into pre-packed dozens, you can mix sizes, colors, and even completely different SKUs in one order.
Full Dropshipping Support They store, pack, and ship directly to your customer. No inventory headaches. Many sellers use them with Shopify, WooCommerce, and even TikTok Shop.
Private Label & Customization Options Want your own brand tags or hangtags? They’ll do small runs (usually 50–100 pieces per style) without insane minimums.
30+ Fresh Styles Dropped Daily Their design team keeps pace with global fast-fashion trends. If something blows up on TikTok or Instagram Reels, chances are Dear-Lover has it (or a version of it) within days.
Strong Plus-Size Offering Real plus-size styles up to 4XL – not just extended regular sizes. A huge selling point for inclusive boutiques.
Reliable Quality Control After hundreds of units, I’ve had very few defects. Fabric feels good, stitching is clean, and sizing is surprisingly consistent for overseas wholesale.

Pricing & Shipping Reality Check (2025 Update)

Wholesale prices typically range from $4–$18 per piece depending on style and complexity.
Shipping: Yes, it’s from China. Expect 8–20 days via ePacket/air or 35–60 days by sea for bulk. They work with DHL, FedEx, and UPS if you need it faster (at a cost).
Customs & duties: Factor these in if you’re in the US, EU, UK, or Australia.

The Few Drawbacks You Need to Know

No supplier is perfect. Here are the honest cons I’ve experienced:

Shipping Times – If you’re used to US-based wholesalers, the wait can feel long (especially during peak seasons or Chinese holidays).
Occasional Sizing Inconsistencies – About 1 in 20 styles runs slightly smaller or larger than advertised. Always order samples first.
Photo vs Reality – Some product photos are heavily edited or use professional models. Real-life fit can differ slightly (again – samples solve this).
Customer Service Response Time – Usually fast, but during CNY or big sales events, replies can take 24–48 hours.

Dear-Lover vs Competitors (Alibaba, FashionGo, Shein Wholesale, CC Wholesale, etc.)

Feature	Dear-Lover	Shein Wholesale	FashionGo	Alibaba Suppliers
Daily new arrivals	30+	100+	Weekly	Varies
True low/no MOQ	Yes	Sometimes	Higher	Usually 100+ pcs
Dropshipping support	Yes	Limited	No	Rarely
Plus-size up to 4XL	Yes	Yes	Limited	Varies
Private label (small run)	Yes (50–100 pcs)	No	Yes	Yes (high MOQ)
Trustpilot rating	4.9/5	Mixed	N/A	Varies

Final Verdict – Is Dear-Lover Still Worth It in 2025?

Yes – especially if you are:

A small or growing boutique that can’t afford huge MOQs
A dropshipper wanting fresh, trendy inventory without stocking it yourself
An inclusive brand needing reliable plus-size options
Someone wanting to launch their own private-label line on a budget

If you need 3–5 day domestic shipping or exclusively made-in-USA clothing, then no – Dear-Lover isn’t for you.

But for 95% of online fashion retailers in 2025? Dear-Lover remains one of the smartest, most flexible, and highest-value wholesale platforms available.

Ready to Try Dear-Lover?

Head over to https://www.dear-lover.com and create a free wholesale account. My tip: order 5–10 sample pieces first (they’re cheap) to test sizing and quality for your specific audience.

Have you ordered from Dear-Lover before? Drop your experience in the comments – I read every single one!

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Founder & Editor-in-chief at Daisi Jo Reviews

Daisi is the Founder and Editor-in-chief of Daisi Jo Reviews, a blog dedicated to sharing honest product reviews and provides practical beauty and fashion solutions that truly work to help busy, independent women feel their most authentic, confident selves – cutting through the hype to recommend only what will make the biggest impact.

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