I wear larger sizes than what most Korean stores carry?
I wear larger sizes than what most Korean stores carry. Where can I find Western-size clothing in Korea? I am tired of everything being too small or too short. Any tips for bigger or taller foreigners?
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Most Korean stores cap their size range around what they call "Free" (around US M) or 88-100 sizes for women, so taller and curvier foreigners often have to look outside the usual mall brands. Online is your best friend here. SSF Shop and Musinsa carry Western-leaning brands that go up to XL and XXL, and Coupang has plenty of imported clothing in larger sizes with quick delivery. For men, brands like H&M Itaewon, Uniqlo, and Zara stock Korean-but-Western-cut sizing up to XL, and the H&M flagship in Myeongdong has a slightly broader range than the Korean labels.
If you want to try things on in person, Itaewon is hands down the best neighborhood. Foreign-owned shops like Big Boss and Plus Maker on the main road carry up to 4XL for men and dress sizes up to US 18 for women. For shoes above 270mm (men) or 250mm (women), check ABC Mart's larger branches or order from 4XR online. Bra sizes above C cup are tough at Korean stores, so Wacoal Korea or imports through iHerb and Amazon Global tend to work better.