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[pangaea]

Where am I more likely to find better deals on clothes? I usually shop at Big Boss in Itaewon but I have heard that there is some good shopping in Namdaemun also. I am really just looking for basics like jeans and t-shirts and I don't want to spend a lot of money. Thanks for any suggestions.

And before it gets started - Yes, I asked where to find large-sized women's clothing. Please note that I did not ask for insults, suggestions to lose weight, suggestions on how to lose weight, nutrition information, health statistics, information on the benefits of exercise, or anything else not directly related to how I can find my way to a clothing store. The size/weight/exact proportions anyone has, prefers, or fantasizes about in a woman are none of my concern.

*Exhales*

Ok, I think that covers everything.

[lice83]

Have you tried OKBT in Itaewon? It covers the basics - T.shirts, shorts, jeans, dresses - pretty much everything. The girl in there is pretty good at picking out things to fit and you can try it all on there too. If you are short like me and need to have things altered they will do that at no extra charge and can do it the same day (if you are there in the morning and can pick up in the afternoon) or the next day. They are really good priced too. Its on the 2nd floor above a shoe store. Cant remember the name of the shoe store, but if you look up you will see the big OKBT sign. Its on the same side of the road as the Hamilton. Hope this helps

[gossipgirlxoxo]

Big Boss is OKBT. Same shop.

[DorkothyParker]

I don't know about Itaewon, but I know western brands carry western sizes. So Forever 21, H&M, Uniqlo, etc. Uniqlos are EVERYWHERE so bonus on that.

I don't know about tall sizes, though, if that's an issue.

Also, Korean T shirts all seem to be crazy long and oversized anyway and you can find lots of cutesy designs at any underground shopping if that's your style.

Good luck.

[oldtactics]

alight.com has an excellent selection and they deliver to Korea, fast shipping.

[atwood]

Shinsegae now has a store with large sizes for the BBW. Of course it's nicer stuff that's not cheap.

[hwarangi]

There's clearance shop for American brands that is mainly women's plus size in Itaewon.

I cant remember the name, but its in the basement under Seoul Pub. You'll be able to see some stuff on mannequins and then stairs leading down to the store.

[Illysook]

Catalog shopping doesn't have the same appeal as I personally enjoy hunting around a bit. However, I sometimes look at my friends and think "She definitely got that shirt here in Korea." If you have been here long enough to tire of the same few shops in Itaewon, you can probably figure out what I mean.

[nomad-ish]

[jomiro]

[Kaypea]

There was a big Korean lady at my last school, and she liked Namdaemun. I think they also sell plus sizes on G Market, but I haven't looked so I don't know if they're cute stuff or ugly stuff.