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[Voyeur]

I'm heading over for two years - I know I want to teach for 2 years.

I'm going to downtwon Seoul.

Packing space is always limited but my Father insists that I leave room for one business suit, bring two nice shirts, 2 ties, belt, and one set of formal shoes. He says even roll the suit to save space and press and dry clean it there. I think he may be on crack and would rather pack other things and save that space. He assures me that sometime somewhere something will come up where I will kick myself because I can't go since I need something beyond even Khaki pants and a blazer - where I need to be truly dressed up. He laugh's that it will probably be to get some girl. (he think's motivating me with the thought of a missed opportunity to getlaid will work. Damn him for being right - at least right enough to post and ask this question).

So any opinions? Do I take the suit or will I not need the suit?

[Dan]

a lot of hakwons are stepping up dress codes, but i'm not sure if you need a full suit

[Voyeur]

I won't need it day to day for working no.

I meant more has anyone who has been in Korea awhile had an occassion where they went "damn I wish I had a suit" or "I am glad I brought my suit"?

[Skarp]

Can't suits be bought there quite reasonably?

Even made to measure for the outsize 'football' player builds?

Skarp

[Voyeur]

How much are we talking?

Good to know though. If it really is reasonable and can be done quickly enough then I can skip the suit and just have one made if I ever really need it.

[Skarp]

Don't take my word for it - I was asking because I'd heard you could get this kind of stuff easily there....


Maybe do a search?


Skarp

[ulsanchris]

YOu most likely won't have a reason to wear a suit, but you never know. I brought a suit never really expecting to wear it. In the first few weeks back i was invited to a wedding. I asked the guy what I should wear and he said a suit if I have one.

[William Beckerson]

There will be times where you'll have to get all dressed up. Suits are cheapish and tailor made here. No sweat.

Personally I hate suits and ties and will bend over backwards to avoid situations where I have to wear them.

And I dont see why I cant wear my "what?" tee to a wedding. It's black. Black is formal.

[toomuchtime]

[just because]

You won't need a suit for work.....
However, I brought one and iot has come in very handy. In the last 20 months I have been to 6 weddings. We work with people in an age group that are gearing up for marriage so you'll be surprised how many weddings you go to. Bring one, I can guarantee you will pick up a lot easier, I'm not sure if it is me but Korean girls love guys in suits. It potrays a money(ha ha ha) quality and with the females here being so superfficial, a good-looking well-dressed, western, sugar daddy would be a dream for them. Don't take the last sentance to seriuosly guys.
Has anyone esle found that about weddings here?? There seems to be a lot of them.

[Butterfly]

If you are teaching adults, certainly you need a suit if you want to get on and make a good impression to your students. You're starting with the right attitude, keep it there.

[eamo]

So many weddings...... All in disneyland style!!!

[rapier]

weddings are possibly the only time you'll need a suit in korea. workwise, you can't go wrong with a smart shirt/ pair of pants, maybe a tie, if you feel like impressing the korean girl co-teacher.

[dogbert]

If you happen to have the chance to interview for a better job, having a suit couldn't hurt.

[The evil penguin]

A suit? NEVER. It would clash with my mullet and 6 day growth.