When we first fell in love with Bodystrands, we wore the pieces obsessively. But we noticed something quickly — they didn't come in sizes that fit everyone. We'd get messages from people asking if we had anything longer, anything that would actually sit right on their bodies. It frustrated us, because body jewelry should be for everyone.
The truth is simple: plus size bodies aren't small bodies made bigger. The proportions are different. The way a chain drapes changes. Where it sits, how it feels, what looks good — it's all different. Standard sizing doesn't account for that. So we decided to build pieces that do.
We started with our Plus Size Belly Chain and Plus Size Body Chain because these are pieces people wear close to their skin, every single day. They need to fit right. They need to feel good. We tested, adjusted, and tested again until we got the length and weight right for plus size measurements. No guessing. No "it should work."
Every piece we make — whether it's plus size or standard — comes from our studio in Portugal. Gio and I handmake them together. That matters because we can't hide behind factories or overseas production. If something doesn't work, we know it immediately. If you need a different length, we can actually do something about it.
We use 316L stainless steel for everything, which means these chains don't tarnish, don't rust, and won't turn your skin green. You can wear them in the shower, at the beach, every single day. For a piece that's going to live on your body, that's non-negotiable.
Building for plus size also meant rethinking weight distribution. A longer chain needs to be balanced differently so it doesn't dig in or feel uncomfortable. It needs to sit properly at your natural curves. We thought about this obsessively because comfort changes how you feel in what you're wearing.
The prices stay accessible — our plus size pieces range from €33 to €40 — because body jewelry shouldn't be a luxury thing. You should be able to get a handmade, quality piece that actually fits without spending a fortune. We shop all plus size designs so you can see what we've built specifically for you.
Body jewelry is for every body. That's not marketing speak from us — it's why we started making these pieces in the first place. If you've been waiting for chains that fit right, that feel right, and that are actually made with you in mind, this is it.