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mcviking · Joined: 24 Mar 2009 Location: 'Fantastic' America

Yup I'm a biggun. I didn't bring enough casual clothes with me.
I am sure this question has been asked a billion times but: Where can a fat guy go to buy clothes in Busan? I am aware of Itaewon and might be taking a trip there if I have to. I've also checked out Texas Street, but I don't trust the Russians, and all the clothes were way over priced and ugly.

A positive (but a negative) of living here is that I am losing weight but now my clothes don't fit like they should. Anyone know where a good place to buy 2-3xl clothing or a decent tailor?

crossmr · Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul

Remember to add a couple Xs for Korean sizes. I was an XL in North America, but here apparently a 3XL (110 shirt size) depending on some shirt sizes.
If you were a genuine 3XL in the states you're not going to have much luck.
Dootah in seoul (near dongdaemun) has actual western sizes in some shops. An XL is a western XL and the pants come in western sizes (above a 34).
These used to be confined to the basement, but they've renovated, you have to hit each shop and check them out.

whiteshoes · Joined: 14 Apr 2009

ms.catbc · Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: Ilsan

order online

Dazed and Confused · Joined: 10 Jan 2003

I'm losing weight too. So far I've just had to have my pants taken in. The tailor at Homeplus charges around 8,000 won/pair to take in the waist.
I have thought about what's going to happen when I can't take them in anymore. I've seriously considered an overnight trip to Guam just to shop.

afsjesse · Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Location: Kickin' it in 'Kato town.

When I lived in Busan, I bought some clothes in Gukje Market in Nampodong. There's a few stalls that sell bigger sized cothes. They are very competetive when it comes to foreigners which works out for you because you can bargain. Alot of the clothes are "gangster" type, but there are some really nice shirts, jeans and dress pants in there.

If you go past the Millenium statue and walk down the diagonal corrdior, you will come out to the food isle. Go up just past the temple and turn left after you pass the road with the food stalls. It should be down in that area.

Suerte!

Jesse.

wylies99 · Joined: 13 May 2006 Location: I'm one cool cat!

You have to be thin as a rail to fit in Korean sizes. That means anyone with weight- fat or muscle- needs to order online. See if you can find a Korean to help you. Many Korean sites block foreigners from ordering.

Vox_Populi · Joined: 04 May 2009 Location: Seoul, South Korea

I have a boatload of Hawaiian shirts purchased in Itaewon. Many shops there continually have a 10,000 won sale on Hawaiian shirts. My kids all think I'm crazy, especially when I wear them in the winter, but they look pretty good covering my beer belly and they're a lot cheaper than the few alternatives available locally or trying to order online.

One note, I'll admit to buying underwear once from Ebay.

cangel · Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Location: Jeonju, S. Korea

I order all my clothes through Eddie Bauer. EB has lots of big sizes and the shipping is super fast - literally 3-5 business days from ship date. When you shop them, check online for EB coupons. I usually save enough using an online coupon to pay for the shipping, usually 25-40 USD.

dean_burrito · Joined: 12 Jun 2007

I just did some spring cleaning and I have a big bag of XL stuff I don't want anymore. Quality varies. PM me if ya ain't too proud to give it a look through.

Blueberry · Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Location: Wonju

I guess if I were a fat bastard, I would get my clothes custom made here. They'll fit better than anything you've ever worn, and they'll be half the price of "designer" labels off the rack. "Round 40,000 for a custom made shirt (dress or casual), around 60,000 for a slick pair of trousers. Even as a non-fatty, I'll never go any other route (other than jeans) besides custom (here in Korea).