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sigmundsmith · Joined: 22 Nov 2007

Well, needed to buy a new coat so I thought I would check out Dongdaemun as there are so many shops (yes, I know most have the same thing).

Well, I am a little bigger than the average Korean (not fat just a little muscular). So trying a jacket that fits me was impossible. Even their so called extra-large (that is the largest size they have). Tried a number of different jackets and every one was tight around the biceps and back.

But every time the shop assistant is saying looks good. I just smile. Yes, they work on commission but they will say anything to make a sale (same all over the world).

itaewonguy · Joined: 25 Mar 2003

thiophene · Joined: 15 Sep 2007

I'm fat and I found a nice jacket on gmarket. It's xxxl but not xxxl in NA...more like an xl.

wings · Joined: 09 Nov 2006

There are several Big and Tall shops in Itaewon, but they seem to be really on the big side, so if you are just a bit bigger than average they might be too big.

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

I needed a white dress shirt last semester and went to Doota. 105 was the biggest they had. It was barely ok. I've seen some large Koreans. Where do they shop? Itaewon?

bassexpander · Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Someplace you'd rather be.

elavndrc · Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Location: Korea

There are some shops/stalls in DongDaeMoon that they called Big Size or Big & Tall shops...I remember seeing one in Doota! They basically run bigger sizes so you could try those.

Ukon · Joined: 29 Jan 2008

Doota has bigger sizes and I found the cloths to be a bit nicer as well.

esetters21 · Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Location: Seoul

I got a 110 Airwalk snowboarding jacket in Dongdaemun a couple of years ago. Smile

dinga271 · Joined: 31 May 2006

Try these websites:

http://www.stylebig.com/
http://www.4xl.co.kr/shop_index.php

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

Go soon. Dongdaemoon is disappearing fast and being replaced by skyscrapers and vagina-shaped parks.

VanIslander · Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:43 am Post subject:

tranamah · Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Location: Ilsan, Korea

my boyfriend had similar problems - he has larger shoulders and neck from wrestling, so coats would fit perfectly except mentioned areas. we went to one of the skyscrapers - migliore and a couple others next to it - and after trying on literally dozens, we found a wool coat that fits well and is pretty nice looking. and yes, it was extra large. so they're there, just not easily found i suppose.

at least they told you you look nice. they told us we should give up.

also, migliore isn't really all that cheap, but you can haggle like crazy.

Misera · Joined: 12 Oct 2008

Try going to Namdaemun market.. they have a ton of male clothing. Lots of "black face" too.

Snowflake · Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Location: Seoul

There's a big Marks and Spencer near Apkujong station that has all UK sizes (so up to a XL). Men's choice a bit limited (women's department huge, and up to a size 18) but good quality and reasonable price.