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Yesterday

Ok - The job I've had for the last 3 years - expected me to wear a suit, shirt/tie each day (all year) - I have done that but recently maybe over the last 2 years also added a few inches to my stomach/etc

I am about to start a new career this week - where I have been told wearing a suit is unnaceptable - and I am NOW expected to wear denim jeans each day (with a t-shirt/sweater)....

so today I visited Lotte & hyundai department stores - to find (of course this years NEW STYLES) - everywhere - however they only stock jeans up to size 34/36.... and shirts up to size 105....

Is there anyplace (some store - maybe Itaewon) where they sell the good brand jeans but in larger sizes - such as 38 inches etc??

I rarely go to Itaewon - but will travel if someone names a place (for sure) that stocks the larger sizes....

Thanks

sjrm · Joined: 27 Jul 2005

Have you tried the Lotte Department Store next to Cheongnyangni Station? That's where I bought mine.

coffeeman · Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Location: Korea

Go to Namdaemun market in Seoul. You'll get a much better deal than at Lotte.

Big Mac · Joined: 17 Sep 2005

Wow, there are employers in Korea that want you to wear only jeans?? That's a little unusual, isn't it?

canuckistan · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:50 pm Post subject:

I used to dislike trying to find jeans in Korean stores because I have hips and don't have a flat butt!!!
If you want North American sizes and cuts of jeans for men and women, go to the Harley Davidson store in Itaewon--their stuff is made in the USA. It's a bit pricier, but for sure their jeans will fit and look nice.

Saved my butt Wink

davai! · Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Location: Kuwait

Itaewon, right around Schlotsky's (is that still there) there are a few 2nd floor shops that have what youre looking for. Knockoff jeans (L&C- I think meant to loke like Lee brand...)

Can't give you a name, but definitely on the 2nd floor and I remember a 90 deg. turn in the stairs.

hope that helps.

Yesterday · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 4:11 pm Post subject: thanks

thanks for your suggestions - I will try those places....

Mills · Joined: 07 Jan 2006 Location: Incheon

newinseoul · Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Location: Busan

Yesterday: Try Big Boss in Itaewon. They have a mens section on the second floor and female section on the third floor. They have a huge amount of American style clothes in bigger sizes. Go past subway about 500 feet and it's on your left. There is a red sign that says Big Boss.

GLuck!