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[AussieGav]

I realise that there has been numerous threads about this before, sorry about that. I need to buy some reasonable clothes including an overcoat and I am just outside of the regular Korean sizes. I am no giant but the struggle continues, sometimes I can get some items but its difficult. Does anyone know of some shops in Itaewon that sell western sizes in reasonable quality? Any advice appreciated.

[eIn07912]

If you like button down shirts, just get them made for you. Price is about the same as a pre-made shirt and they look and feel better.

Same goes for pants/slacks.

As for jeans, I usually hit the Calvin Klein or Levis store. Expensive, yes. But will last a long time, have a wide selection of sizes, and they will hem the bottoms to fit.

Polo's and T shirts are a toss up. Usually the places that are below street level (basement stores) have some. May be a knock-off or black market though.

Western clothes for men and women here is just something the Korean economy hasn't picked up on. When someone finally does, they're going to make a killing. As soon as they figure out teachers and office guys make a lot more than they do and many of whom have "spending cash" for the first time in their lives and want to look like a million bucks, are willing to buy name brands from home, every store on the block will stock them.

[Hova]

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