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MackieO
Joined: 22 May 2014
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 Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 7:48 pm Post subject: lady questions |
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I have already taken care of the "big stuff" so now I am addressing the more superficial end of things. I am moving to Korea in the middle of August and I am trying to prepare myself a bit as well as strategize what to take and what to get there. If you can answer any or all of these questions that would be much appreciated. Thank you!!
**potentially relevant/irrelevant information: I am fair skinned, blonde, 5'4", dress size 4, shoe size 6.5 and will be living in Jeju**
1. Would you recommend stocking up on new clothes before I go or saving luggage space and buying them when I get there?
2. Is there anything you would recommend stocking up on before I go? (Clothing, makeup, beauty products, toiletries, things that are completely unrelated, etc.)
3. I heard that Koreans are more modest when it comes to cleavage/low cut shirts but not as modest when it comes to short shorts/skirts. I have kind of a "boho" style so I have a lot of long dresses and tops with deep V cuts but my ittybittytittycommittee isnt't being squashed up and out of it or anything. I think it's tasteful but I am not Korean so who knows. Any insight on how to approach dressing/shopping in Korea would be great. Obviously this is concerning dress outside the classroom.
4. What cultural norms are different for American women there as versus in the US?
5.What kind of clothes should you wear to teach kindergarten? The school I will be working at seems relatively laid back. Are (clean, unripped, well fitting) jeans ever acceptable? What about wearing shoes like ace up Vans that are clean and in good condition?
6. How is the sizing of clothing in Korea? I heard that even though I am a small here I would be a large there. Is it difficult to find clothes that fit? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:06 pm Post subject: Re: lady questions |
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| MackieO wrote: |
I have already taken care of the "big stuff" so now I am addressing the more superficial end of things. I am moving to Korea in the middle of August and I am trying to prepare myself a bit as well as strategize what to take and what to get there. If you can answer any or all of these questions that would be much appreciated. Thank you!!
**potentially relevant/irrelevant information: I am fair skinned, blonde, 5'4", dress size 4, shoe size 6.5 and will be living in Jeju**
1. Would you recommend stocking up on new clothes before I go or saving luggage space and buying them when I get there?
2. Is there anything you would recommend stocking up on before I go? (Clothing, makeup, beauty products, toiletries, things that are completely unrelated, etc.)
3. I heard that Koreans are more modest when it comes to cleavage/low cut shirts but not as modest when it comes to short shorts/skirts. I have kind of a "boho" style so I have a lot of long dresses and tops with deep V cuts but my ittybittytittycommittee isnt't being squashed up and out of it or anything. I think it's tasteful but I am not Korean so who knows. Any insight on how to approach dressing/shopping in Korea would be great. Obviously this is concerning dress outside the classroom.
4. What cultural norms are different for American women there as versus in the US?
5.What kind of clothes should you wear to teach kindergarten? The school I will be working at seems relatively laid back. Are (clean, unripped, well fitting) jeans ever acceptable? What about wearing shoes like ace up Vans that are clean and in good condition?
6. How is the sizing of clothing in Korea? I heard that even though I am a small here I would be a large there. Is it difficult to find clothes that fit? |
1) Save luggage space.
2) Cosmetics and toiletries if you are brand conscious. The brands from home are NOT available here. Feminine hygiene products (tampons) are also hit and miss. Bring your favorite brand from home.
3) Go with the flow. Jeju is a tourist zone so things are a bit more lenient.
4) Think 1950 and work out from there and you will be find until you hit your stride.
5) In a kindy you will have "inside slippers". Outside shoes are NEVER worn in a kindy. Jeans are hit and miss but usually NOT accepted. ASK.
6) As a size 4 you will find lots that will fit right off the rack. It is the size 14s that have problems.
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le-paul
Joined: 07 Apr 2009
Location: dans la chambre
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| Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: lady questions |
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| MackieO wrote: |
I have already taken care of the "big stuff" so now I am addressing the more superficial end of things. I am moving to Korea in the middle of August and I am trying to prepare myself a bit as well as strategize what to take and what to get there. If you can answer any or all of these questions that would be much appreciated. Thank you!!
**potentially relevant/irrelevant information: I am fair skinned, blonde, 5'4", dress size 4, shoe size 6.5 and will be living in Jeju**
1. Would you recommend stocking up on new clothes before I go or saving luggage space and buying them when I get there?
2. Is there anything you would recommend stocking up on before I go? (Clothing, makeup, beauty products, toiletries, things that are completely unrelated, etc.)
3. I heard that Koreans are more modest when it comes to cleavage/low cut shirts but not as modest when it comes to short shorts/skirts. I have kind of a "boho" style so I have a lot of long dresses and tops with deep V cuts but my ittybittytittycommittee isnt't being squashed up and out of it or anything. I think it's tasteful but I am not Korean so who knows. Any insight on how to approach dressing/shopping in Korea would be great. Obviously this is concerning dress outside the classroom.
4. What cultural norms are different for American women there as versus in the US?
5.What kind of clothes should you wear to teach kindergarten? The school I will be working at seems relatively laid back. Are (clean, unripped, well fitting) jeans ever acceptable? What about wearing shoes like ace up Vans that are clean and in good condition?
6. How is the sizing of clothing in Korea? I heard that even though I am a small here I would be a large there. Is it difficult to find clothes that fit? |
Id also say to bring a credit card if at all possible, and try to find out how to make bank transfers. Youll still be able to get a lot of things online and shipped to you if you have specific wants. |
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MackieO
Joined: 22 May 2014
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| Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 10:21 pm Post subject: Re: lady questions |
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| le-paul wrote: |
Id also say to bring a credit card if at all possible, and try to find out how to make bank transfers. Youll still be able to get a lot of things online and shipped to you if you have specific wants. |
I have a couple credit cards already (Discover & Citi), is that what you mean? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: lady questions |
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| MackieO wrote: |
| le-paul wrote: |
Id also say to bring a credit card if at all possible, and try to find out how to make bank transfers. Youll still be able to get a lot of things online and shipped to you if you have specific wants. |
I have a couple credit cards already (Discover & Citi), is that what you mean? |
Visa and MasterCard ... is the Discover card used anywhere outside of the US and its territories?
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hwarangi
Joined: 17 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 3:52 am Post subject: Re: lady questions |
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| MackieO wrote: |
I have already taken care of the "big stuff" so now I am addressing the more superficial end of things. I am moving to Korea in the middle of August and I am trying to prepare myself a bit as well as strategize what to take and what to get there. If you can answer any or all of these questions that would be much appreciated. Thank you!!
**potentially relevant/irrelevant information: I am fair skinned, blonde, 5'4", dress size 4, shoe size 6.5 and will be living in Jeju**
1. Would you recommend stocking up on new clothes before I go or saving luggage space and buying them when I get there?
2. Is there anything you would recommend stocking up on before I go? (Clothing, makeup, beauty products, toiletries, things that are completely unrelated, etc.)
3. I heard that Koreans are more modest when it comes to cleavage/low cut shirts but not as modest when it comes to short shorts/skirts. I have kind of a "boho" style so I have a lot of long dresses and tops with deep V cuts but my ittybittytittycommittee isnt't being squashed up and out of it or anything. I think it's tasteful but I am not Korean so who knows. Any insight on how to approach dressing/shopping in Korea would be great. Obviously this is concerning dress outside the classroom.
4. What cultural norms are different for American women there as versus in the US?
5.What kind of clothes should you wear to teach kindergarten? The school I will be working at seems relatively laid back. Are (clean, unripped, well fitting) jeans ever acceptable? What about wearing shoes like ace up Vans that are clean and in good condition?
6. How is the sizing of clothing in Korea? I heard that even though I am a small here I would be a large there. Is it difficult to find clothes that fit? |
Lady Answers:
1) At your size, you should be able to fit into Korean clothes. Also, I don't know about Jeju, but Seoul has lots of high street stores like Forever 21, H&M, etc. If you are an unusual bra size, you make want to bring a couple. These days it's also really easy to order stuff online.
2) If you have favourites, or must-have beauty supplies, you might want to bring a couple of extras with you. If you're not fussy and wiling to experiment, save your luggage space. I only like certain toothpastes, deodorants etc, so I bring them from home. One thing though, Korean foundation is usually yellow toned, as such *i* can't buy foundation here, although friends with more olive complexions can. There are cheap equivalents of OTC meds available at pharmacies, but some people like to bring brands they trust. I bring alka seltzer. I don't know if they have it here, Ive never found it.
3) Cleavage or décolleté is best covered no matter what your physique. Buy tank tops to wear under things and light jackets to cover your shoulders. You will see Korean ladies do this.
4) Not American or Korean, can't say.
5) Ask your employer or a present employee if these things are okay. Standards vary. At the places Ive worked dark jeans have been okay but some places will say no.
6) At high street stores there'll be a variety of sizes, usually in American/ EU proportions. I found cheap Korean clothing to be wide at the waist and tight around the thighs, but it depends on the person. I wouldn't worry too much about clothing. Just make sure you have enough work appropriate stuff for your first month.
Lady, out. |
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