Two plus-size First Communion dresses worth comparing are Lito’s SP167X and SP739X in white. The SP167X is the better starting point for lace detail at the bodice and hem; the SP739X suits a preference for floral embroidery across the skirt and has a broader listed size range.
Both are tea-length styles with dedicated X-size options. Choose by the dress’s own measurement chart and the child’s comfort when sitting, walking and raising their arms. Check the parish’s dress guidance before settling on sleeves, neckline or accessories.
Plus-size First Communion dresses at a glance
| Dress | Why consider it | Maker’s listed plus sizes | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lito SP167X | Short sleeves with a detailed bodice and hem | 10X, 12X, 14X, 16X | White, tea length |
| Lito SP739X | Floral embroidery through the skirt | 8X, 10X, 12X, 14X, 16X, 18X, 20X | White, tea length |
1. Lito SP167X: best for lace detail at the bodice and hem
The SP167X combines an embroidered lace-and-sequin bodice with a tulle skirt edged in corded embroidery. The short sleeves and rounded neckline give it a traditional ceremonial appearance. Product photographs show a back zipper and a tulle bow; Lito specifies that accessories are sold separately.
The decoration is concentrated at the top and hem, leaving much of the skirt comparatively plain. That is the main reason to choose this style over the SP739X. Lito lists the plus-size version separately as SP167X, in white and sizes 10X through 16X.
- Exact style: Lito SP167X, white, one dress.
- Fabric details: embroidered lace, sequins and tulle. The maker’s page does not specify a fiber percentage, so do not assume it is cotton or silk.
- Size-label detail: Sophia’s Style uses Girls Plus 10.5–16.5 in its selector; the corresponding product SKUs identify 10X–16X.
- Check before ordering: the X-size SKU, the applicable chart and the care label. A veil or other pictured accessory is a separate purchase.
See the Lito SP167X at Sophia’s Style · See Lito’s SP167/SP167X details
2. Lito SP739X: best for floral embroidery across the skirt
The SP739X carries the floral decoration through the skirt, with an embroidered tulle overlay and sequins. Its product photographs show short sleeves, a sheer neckline panel above the lined bodice, and a narrow waist tie. Choose it when you prefer an all-over floral effect to the SP167X’s plainer skirt.
The maker lists white plus sizes from 8X to 20X. FirstCommunions.com identifies the retail version as SP-739x and lists a back zipper with a tie closure. The retailer also specifies dry cleaning; check the garment’s own label when it arrives before washing or steaming it.
- Exact style: Lito SP739X, white, one dress, tea length.
- Fabric details: embroidered tulle with sequins. FirstCommunions.com lists polyester fabric with acetate lining.
- Size advantage: the maker lists 8X, 18X and 20X as well as the four X sizes shared with SP167X.
- Check before ordering: the SP739-specific chart. A matching doll dress and other accessories are sold separately.
See the Lito SP739X at FirstCommunions.com · See Lito’s SP739/SP739X details
Compare the actual dress measurements
The following examples come from the charts linked on Lito’s product pages. They are garment measurements in inches, not age recommendations or body measurements. Lito advises allowing 1–3 inches at the chest and at least 1 inch at the waist, and notes that actual chest and waist measurements can vary by about half an inch.
| Style and size | Chest | Waist | Listed length |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP167X, 10X | 33 | 31 | 37 |
| SP167X, 16X | 39 | 36 | 43 |
| SP739X, 8X | 31 | 29.5 | 36 |
| SP739X, 16X | 39 | 37 | 44.5 |
| SP739X, 20X | 43.5 | 41 | 48.5 |
For example, the two 16X dresses share a listed 39-inch chest, but the SP739X has a 1-inch larger waist and is 1.5 inches longer. That difference matters when choosing between them. The broader SP167-linked chart includes sizes beyond this dress’s listed range; use only the sizes actually offered for SP167X. The SP739 chart is specific to that style.
Which dress should you choose?
Choose SP167X for its bodice-and-hem detail when one of its four X sizes fits well. Choose SP739X for the floral skirt or when its additional sizes and different waist and length measurements are a better match.
Before removing tags, try the dress with the planned shoes and any separate layer. Check sleeve and waist comfort and that the hem permits easy walking. Leave time for alterations, and read the seller’s current return and special-order terms before committing to a size.
