Korean Job Discussion Forums

ryan1812 · Joined: 13 Oct 2008

Hey everyone. I've been in Korea now for two monhs and have realized that, silly me, none of the clothes fit me. How tall am I? 6'5". It's not that I didn't pack, far from it. I have enough clothing with me to last me the year I'm here. But I do like to shop and look around at what is available. Does anyone know if there are any tall clothing store in Busan, which is where I'm at? It would be much appreciated.

P.S. I managed to find a pair of flip flops for my hagwon....lucky me!

Cheers

cruisemonkey · Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject:

I've heard the E-Mart in Busan is three stories high and sells clothes. Wink

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

You're probably going to have to survive on jeans from home and taylor-made shirts and pants from a clothing store. Luckily, those are cheaper here.

ryan1812 · Joined: 13 Oct 2008

Ok, ill check out E-Mart. I also have several tailoring shops near where I live so that's a good idea as well. Thanks for the input!!

PRagic · Joined: 24 Feb 2006

Take an empty suitcase with you next time you head home and stock up. Big and tall clothes here are for shite, and forget about shoes.

HBCCanuck · Joined: 19 Oct 2008 Location: HBC, Seoul

i dont know about busan, but you can ask a korean friend about ordering online... i think theres a site called wizwid and they import foriegn clothes. also costco *sometimes* has western sizes instead of asian sizes (is there a costco in busan?)

otherwise when you visit seoul next hit itaewon and shop it up.

PRagic · Joined: 24 Feb 2006

Shops in Itaewon blow unless you want to dress like a hip hop wannbe late bloomer. Tailored suits are ok, but to be honest you'll get the same or better quality for cheaper with designer names off the rack in N. America or H.K.

You might get lucky at the shirt shop near Pizza Hut, but usually not for those of us with 36/37 sleeve lengths.